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MIO: Memories in Orbit
2026 · PC · Nintendo Switch · Nintendo Switch 2 · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series X|S · Metroidvania · Action · Platformer
5 scored sources · 4 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
MIO: Memories in Orbit is a visually striking, exploration-focused Metroidvania set aboard a vast, decaying spaceship. Reviewers consistently praise its hand-drawn art, atmospheric audio, evolving world, rewarding secrets, and fluid traversal, while challenging platforming and inventive boss encounters provide substantial difficulty. Its combat is comparatively simple, and the narrative can be opaque unless players investigate collectibles and optional dialogue. The game also wears its Hollow Knight-inspired influences openly, limiting its originality, but strong accessibility options, flexible modifier builds, generous shortcuts, and a compelling central mystery make it an easy recommendation for fans of polished, atmospheric exploration platformers.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-19
Pros
- Beautiful hand-drawn art direction and atmospheric sound design
- Rewarding exploration with secrets, shortcuts, and evolving environments
- Fluid traversal, challenging platforming, and creative boss encounters
- Useful modifier system and thoughtful accessibility options
Cons
- Combat remains relatively simple
- Storytelling can be confusing without thorough exploration
- Platforming and traversal may be frustrating for some players
- Gameplay and structure feel familiar to established Metroidvanias
Review sources
5 sources found across 4 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- Player2 · Australia · 90/100
- WellPlayed · Australia · 90/100
- INVEN · South Korea · 83/100
- Nintendo Life · United Kingdom · 80/100
- Destructoid · United States · 90/100