Neil Watton
TheXboxHubAphelion Review
Published 4/28/2026
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70
+3 vs critic avg
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Series X|S / PC / PS5 - 4/28/2026
Aphelion
Stranded on a frozen planet, astronaut Ariane must brave rugged landscapes and shifting realities to rescue her wounded partner, Thomas. This action-packed sci-fi adventure blends exploration, traversal, and tense stealth gameplay.
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Story / character-drivenDefining · Curated baseline
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Serious / dark / groundedStrongly · Curated baseline
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Critic avg
67
38 scored reviews
Total coverage
38
All coverage currently scored
Score range
35–95
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Signal shape
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 67 across 38 scored reviews, with a 60-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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38 included scored reviews
90–1003 reviews · 8%
80–895 reviews · 13%
70–7913 reviews · 34%
Below 7017 reviews · 45%
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Mike Crewe
Thumb CultureAphelion – PS5 Review
Published 4/28/2026
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80
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalRichard Walker
Xbox AchievementsAphelion Review | XboxAchievements.com
Published 4/28/2026
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70
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalRichard Seagrave
GameSpewAphelion review
Published 4/28/2026
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70
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalKate Sanchez
But Why Tho?REVIEW: ‘Aphelion’ Is One Of The Best Sci-Fi Stories In Any Medium
Published 4/28/2026
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95
+28 vs critic avg
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Read originalAustin Gallagher
Checkpoint GamingAphelion Review – Hope-None
Published 4/28/2026
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55
-12 vs critic avg
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Read originalJaz Sagoo
COGconnectedAphelion Review – Isolation, Intimacy, and the Infinite
Published 4/28/2026
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80
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalBen Sheene
Digital ChumpsAphelion Review
Published 4/28/2026
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75
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalDavid Flynn
GamingTrendAphelion review
Published 4/28/2026
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Score
45
-22 vs critic avg
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Read originalJoonatan Itkonen
Region FreeAphelion is an ambitious misstep from a talented developer
Published 4/28/2026
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50
-17 vs critic avg
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