Don't Nod releases sci-fi game Aphelion in partnership with European Space Agency
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Updated · Rock Paper Shotgun · Apr 28
Don't Nod releases sci-fi game Aphelion in partnership with European Space Agency
9 articles · Updated · Rock Paper Shotgun · Apr 28
Aphelion is now available in early access, featuring ESA astronauts navigating a frozen wilderness and evading hostile lifeforms.
The game, developed with the European Space Agency, is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC, and emphasizes storytelling through dual protagonists Ariane and Thomas on planet Persephone.
Known for Life is Strange, Don't Nod delivers a slower-paced, intimate sci-fi narrative across 11 chapters, distinguishing Aphelion from more action-driven titles.
Is 'Aphelion' a unique sci-fi tale or just 'Interstellar' meets 'Alien: Isolation'?
After recent sales struggles, is 'Aphelion' the high-stakes mission Don't Nod must win?
Launching tomorrow on Game Pass, is this a must-play or just another title?
Can a game with no weapons deliver genuine suspense and sci-fi horror?
Will the ESA's scientific input set a new benchmark for realism in gaming?
How does separating its heroes tell a more powerful story about love and reunion?