Planet Alpha

Planet Alpha's glorious vistas are worth seeing, even though its mechanics aren't particularly unique.

Despite an attractive veneer, Planet Alpha offers rote and shallow platforming. Try Playdead's Inside instead.

Planet Alpha is an enjoyable sci-fi indie, one that is undeniably stunning and engaging thanks to a unique day-night dynamic and interesting puzzles. Its major downfall is the glaring predictability of the story, but most players will be over the moon with what this game has to offer.

It's impossible to not be caught up in Planet Alpha's charms. The product of one man and a small indie team from Denmark, it's a game that runs remarkably smoothly considering the detail of its environments and the vibrancy of its art style. The platforming won't blow you away - especially if you've become trained in the twitch arts of Hollow Knight and the like - but with some brilliant puzzles, a rewarding balance between endangered stealth and peaceful exploration and some of the most intense set-pieces we've ever played on Switch, Freedom Planet has secured a place as one of 2018's most important indie releases.

Planet Alpha creates an amazing atmosphere thanks to its visual and audio design.

Simply put, it's colourful and spectacular, well worth the play-time.

Charming colorful adventure of the lost astronaut which can manipulate the time of day is a good choice for undemanding players.

Planet Alpha has a strong personality and impressive visuals but falls short in gameplay. It follows its predecessors' footsteps rather than innovating and offers intriguing puzzles but lacks excellence.

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.

A nice game that feels like an appetizer. You'll probably say 'if only' when you beat the game.