Planet Alpha

 Switch
User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 24
  3. Negative: 4 out of 24

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  1. OctavioM
    Apr 15, 2021
    9
    Beautiful game, amazing graphics and atmosphere, decent difficulty, got stuck and had to look for tutorials at least 2 times
  2. ComentaristaPC
    Nov 13, 2019
    8
    Un juego muy del estilo Limbo/Inside/LittleNightmares. Una raza alienígena intenta invadir y destruir toda la vida de un planeta; luego, nuestro protagonista intentará escapar del planeta. Para esto necesitará conseguir 4 objetos que le permitirán activar su nave espacial. Tiene una mecánica innovadora ya que el protagonista tiene cierto control para cambiar el día y la noche, con estoUn juego muy del estilo Limbo/Inside/LittleNightmares. Una raza alienígena intenta invadir y destruir toda la vida de un planeta; luego, nuestro protagonista intentará escapar del planeta. Para esto necesitará conseguir 4 objetos que le permitirán activar su nave espacial. Tiene una mecánica innovadora ya que el protagonista tiene cierto control para cambiar el día y la noche, con esto activa algunos procesos de la naturaleza que le servirán para seguir avanzando. Tiene una estética que recuerda a la película AVATAR. Es un juego sumamente sencillo, aunque es un poquito largo. Conseguir los 4 objetos para obtener el final bueno, puede ser un poco dificil.… Expand
  3. r0mer0
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This game is ver, very pretty. I often stopped and admired the art. There are many moments in the game when you seamlessly enter a perfectly composed scene with carefully choreographed surroundings performing like an animated movie. The game-play consists mainly of easy platforming, and not very difficult puzzles. The story in this game is intentionally vague, and it leaves enough room forThis game is ver, very pretty. I often stopped and admired the art. There are many moments in the game when you seamlessly enter a perfectly composed scene with carefully choreographed surroundings performing like an animated movie. The game-play consists mainly of easy platforming, and not very difficult puzzles. The story in this game is intentionally vague, and it leaves enough room for the players imagination. The protagonist is found in an alien environment, and left with only one way to go. A story unfolds while the player progresses, but is never forced on the player and never stops the immersion. Planet Alpha is best compared to Éric Chahi's Another World than to more story heavy games like Inside.… Expand

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Nintendojo
    Oct 25, 2018
    83
    Planet Alpha is a truly special title. It’s gorgeous to look at, the puzzles are clever, and the challenges will give gamers a strong sense of reward. While the lack of direction and visibility difficulties will grate on the nerves of some gamers, it’s a truly an impressive experience on Switch. Many developers try to replicate the old school charm of titles like Metroid, but few manage to capture that charm while also making something that feels unique. Planet Alpha is very much an experience all its own, and gamers would be hard pressed to find a more unique and vibrant platformer on eShop.
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  2. XGN
    Oct 1, 2018
    80
    Planet Alpha reminds us of Limbo and Inside. The gameplay is similar if you think how these games use platform elements and puzzles to drop you in a world without giving you any context. Still it’s a great game with lots of details and a great atmosphere.
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  3. Switch Player
    Sep 23, 2018
    70
    Beautiful, serene, and joyous, Planet Alpha is a 2D puzzle-platformer that's optimistic outlook on space travel won't fail to keep pushing you forward.
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