Planet Alpha

 Xbox One
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. TheXboxHub
    Sep 7, 2018
    90
    Should you be in the market for a puzzling platformer then you’ll struggle to find one any more delightful than Planet Alpha. The odd mechanical issue aside, it comes across as a stunning journey that will draw you in from the start and very rarely ever lets go, especially once you really get to grips with how the brilliant solar cycle mechanics work.
  2. AusGamers
    Sep 4, 2018
    85
    Ambiguity is not for everyone, nor is the simple pleasure of walking through a gorgeous sci-fi vista. Replace a few words here and there and that statement that could apply to just about any genre, or style of game. Planet Alpha may not quite have the mechanics to match the sheer variety and wonder of its beauty, but close-enough means that it’s one of the most surprising and wonderful slices of sci-fi we’ve seen this year.
  3. Vandal
    Sep 4, 2018
    85
    If you like games like Limbo or Inside, don’t miss this one out. Beautiful, fun and very enjoyable.
  5. XBLA Fans
    Oct 30, 2018
    80
    Gorgeous design quality, accurate controls and interesting use of shifting the time of day make Planet Alpha stand out amongst recent platform based games. It has quick load times, forgiving checkpoints and can actually be quite challenging in a lot of areas. It’s fairly short, but I believe the time spent is very enjoyable.
  6. Windows Central
    Sep 15, 2018
    80
    If you're looking for a (mostly) peaceful gameplay experience that relaxes you and immerses you into an artificial world, Planet Alpha is definitely for you.
  7. Generación Xbox
    Sep 11, 2018
    80
    A wonderful aesthetics, a comfortable gameplay for everyone, an uncomplicated theme and ingenious puzzles that make use of the graphic engine itself and the stage to solve them.
  8. GameSpew
    Sep 4, 2018
    80
    Absolutely, Planet Alpha puts style over substance, but that doesn’t mean what’s there isn’t worth experiencing. It doesn’t have the best platforming you’ve ever experienced. Nor does it have the best puzzles. But what’s perfectly adequate, when coupled with those visuals, ends up being something quite special.
  9. Jeuxvideo.com
    Sep 7, 2018
    75
    Planet Alpha is a nice little platformer, well-paced and full of poetry. There are some glitches though, and all these colours are sometimes overloading the screen, thus the action can be chaotic at times.
  10. MondoXbox
    Sep 4, 2018
    75
    Planet Alpha puts us in a journey through a gorgeous and artistically superb alien world; it lacks in complexity and challenge, but if you love great aesthetics in games, it's definitely a must buy.

Awards & Rankings

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#84 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2018

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 2 out of 13
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Sep 12, 2018
    8
    The presentation side of the game is simply stunning and without a doubt both the visuals and sound design have had lots of love and effortThe presentation side of the game is simply stunning and without a doubt both the visuals and sound design have had lots of love and effort placed into them. I loved the puzzles because they are both clever and rewarding to complete and the amount of variety present in them makes each puzzle feel fresh and interesting. There are an array of different mechanics in the game and each mechanic feels important and impacts the overall gameplay. Some may not like the idea of no combat I actually found it to be a good idea because it allowed me to tackle the game at my own pace. Technically the game is absolutely perfect and I didn’t come across any problems at all, which is great. Unfortunately there is nothing much in terms of a story and I think a little bit of a tale would’ve given the game even more charm. The game is a little on the short side, but this isn’t really a gripe because I do think you still get good value for your money I just wanted more because it’s brilliant. Does Planet Alpha do enough to get a recommendation from me? Planet Alpha offers an experience that stays with you long after completion and that’s actually pretty impressive considering it doesn’t have any story to speak off. Instead what it does have is puzzles and beauty dotted throughout and at times you will definitely be shocked by just how good the game looks. Without a doubt both the visuals and sound design give the game a lot of charm and it makes carrying on really easy even if you fail multiple times, and yes I did fail multiple times. That being said I didn’t get frustrated at all during my time with the game and instead I became more determined to complete the puzzle I got stuck on because the puzzles are that cleverly designed that I couldn’t wait to see the next one. At the end of the day if you’re a fan of a sci-fi setting and puzzles that really test you and provide you with a lot of rewarding moments then you owe yourself to get this because Planet Alpha has been done extremely well in all areas.… Full Review »
  2. neomoonsevin
    May 21, 2023
    1
    Garbage gold game I don't like the graphics or the stupid ideas for this title
  3. new_casual
    Sep 12, 2021
    10
    Beautiful meditative and calm game with fantastic looking world, that deffinetly you need to check if you wanna something fresh and a littleBeautiful meditative and calm game with fantastic looking world, that deffinetly you need to check if you wanna something fresh and a little different.… Full Review »
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