Aphelion
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Aphelion Review - Hope-NoneAphelion is a third-person narrative adventure game set on the planet Persephone, following two astronauts searching for a new home for humanity. Despite visually striking alien landscapes and well-directed cutscenes, the game is hampered by mediocre gameplay, including shallow climbing and tedious stealth sections, and unlikable, one-dimensional leads with repetitive dialogue.
Aphelion review: "Life is Strange creator's Uncharted-like sci-fi adventure fails to land"Aphelion, a sci-fi adventure from Don't Nod, fails to impress with its lackluster storytelling and clunky mechanics, despite beautiful alien vistas and a solid premise. The game's Uncharted-like climbing and stealth sequences are uninteresting, and constant monologuing overexplains the narrative. While it shares DNA with Don't Nod's acclaimed titles like Life is Strange and Jusant, Aphelion ultimately feels devoid of life and fails to live up to the studio's previous successes.
Aphelion’s Audio Team Explains Its Immersive SoundscapeThe audio team behind Aphelion discusses the game's immersive soundscape, focusing on the narrative-driven music by composer Amine Bouhafa and the sound design choices aimed at conveying loneliness and tension. The team highlights influences like the film Arrival and the challenges of creating unique audio for the creature known as the Nemesis.
This week's standout PC game is an astronaut epic from Life is Strange and Vampyr creators Don't Nod, made in partnership with the European Space AgencyThis week's PC game releases include the sci-fi astronaut epic Aphelion from Don't Nod, in partnership with the European Space Agency. Other notable launches include the roguelite Deified, the sandbox s&box, the shooter Far Far West, and the strategy RPG Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era. Several games are launching in early access, offering players a chance to experience them before full release.
This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Saros, Shinigami Hime to Ishokan no Kaibutsu, moreThis week's Japanese video game releases include Saros and Shinigami Hime to Ishokan no Kaibutsu for PlayStation 5, with the latter also launching on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Numerous other titles are also available across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PC, Switch, iOS, and Android platforms, including several early access titles.
Game Pass Gets Busy Again – Aphelion Leads A Week Of New Drops As Big Titles ExitXbox Game Pass is seeing a significant influx of new titles, including Day One releases like Aphelion and Trepang2, alongside strategy and sandbox games. This update coincides with a price adjustment for the subscription service. However, several popular games are also being removed from the service on April 30th, prompting players to decide what to finish before they disappear.
Coming Out in gaming this week — April 27, 2026Several new games are set to release in the week of April 27, 2026, across various platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. Titles range from cozy adventures like Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth and inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories, to action-packed games such as He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction and Invincible VS. The lineup also includes strategy games like Lunchbreak Tactics, horror with Mourning Tide, and roguelikes like SAROS and Gambonanza.
These 23+ New PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out Next Week (27th-3rd May)Over 23 new games are scheduled for release on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 between April 27th and May 3rd. Notable titles include the first-party game Saros and the fighting game Invincible VS, alongside a variety of other genres such as action-adventure, puzzle, and racing games.- These 23+ New PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out This Week (27th-3rd May)This week sees a large number of new game releases for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, including titles like Saros and Invincible VS. The list features a variety of genres such as action-adventure, fighting games, puzzle games, and more, with releases spanning from April 28th to May 3rd.
Five New Xbox Games Launch This Week, Three Hit Game PassFive new games are launching on Xbox this week, with three titles available day one on Game Pass. Aphelion, a narrative-driven action-adventure from DON'T NOD, headlines the releases, focusing on humanity's survival on a frozen planet. The lineup also includes the strategy game Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era and the fighting game Invincible VS, showcasing Xbox's focus on diverse storytelling experiences.- Morning MultiplexThis article rounds up recent official trailers for several games, including Aphelion, FOR THE STARS, PRELUDE DARK PAIN, and Magin: The Rat Project Stories. It highlights the release of developer diaries and character trailers.
Next Week on Xbox: New Games for April 27 to May 1Several new games are launching on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC between April 27 and May 1. Titles include Aphelion, Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, Invincible VS, and many more, with some available on Game Pass. Release dates are subject to change.
What We Played – Saros, Vampire Crawlers & ReplacedSeveral gaming outlets shared their recent playtime, with Saros being highlighted as an excellent roguelite third-person shooter from Housemarque that refines the genre's formula. Other titles discussed include Moomintroll Winter's Warmth, Tides of Tomorrow, Resident Evil Requiem, Marvel Rivals, Hitman 3, Space Marine 2, Vampire Crawlers, Ground Zero, Breath of Fire III, and Replaced.- Evening MultiplexThis article highlights recent official trailers for several games. It features a developer diary for Aether & Iron detailing world-building roles, a trailer for Aphelion, and gameplay footage for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Zombies, specifically the Totenreich map.
- FZHS – Tippa betyg för Saros, Aphelion och He-Man innan midnattFZ High Score is nearing the end of its ninth season, with the final chance to vote on the average ratings for Saros, Aphelion, and He-Man before midnight. Participants can cast their votes on the FZ High Score page, and results will be published once enough ratings are collected on the games' Opencritic pages. The current leaderboard shows @Robertwarrior94 in the lead.
ID@Xbox Spring Showcase – Check Out All of the Amazing Games Announced and RevealedThe ID@Xbox Showcase featured numerous indie game announcements, release date reveals, and upcoming Game Pass titles for Xbox Series X|S and PC. Many showcased games will support Xbox Play Anywhere, allowing players to buy once and play on both platforms. Titles like Albion Online, Aphelion, and Crashout Crew were among the many games highlighted.
DON’T NOD Reveals New Trailer for Aphelion before it’s upcoming launchDON'T NOD has released a new trailer for their upcoming cinematic third-person action-adventure game, Aphelion. The trailer offers a deeper look into the game's narrative, focusing on the protagonist Ariane and her journey on the planet Persephone. Aphelion is set to launch on April 28th, 2026, for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.
Aphelion Gets Brand New Trailer Showcasing The Differences Between its HeroesDON'T NOD has released a new trailer for their narrative adventure game Aphelion, highlighting the distinct gameplay mechanics of its two protagonists, Thomas and Ariane. Thomas's gameplay will focus on puzzle-solving and deduction, while Ariane's will involve physical traversal. The game is set to release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S this year, though a specific release date has not yet been confirmed.
ID@Xbox Showcase Officially AnnouncedMicrosoft, in collaboration with IGN, has officially announced an ID@Xbox Showcase set for April 23. The event will feature new trailers, gameplay, and first looks at independent titles such as Solo Leveling: ARISE, Mistfall Hunter, There Are No Ghosts at the Grand, and Aphelion. The showcase will be streamed across multiple platforms including YouTube, Twitch, and IGN's website.
Xbox Game Pass Adds Final Fantasy V, Vampire Crawlers, And MoreMicrosoft has announced new games coming to Xbox Game Pass in late April and early May, including Final Fantasy V, Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard, Aphelion, and Trepang2. Several other titles like Little Rocket Lab, Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato, Kiln, Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era, Sledding Game, and TerraTech Legion are also being added. The article also lists games that will be leaving the service on April 30.