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MIO: Memories in Orbit

Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 • 2026

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Quick resume

Play as android MIO in this mesmerizing metroidvania where you explore the Vessel, an enormous technological ark overgrown with machines gone rogue. Uncover its secrets, enhance MIO's abilities, and save the spaceship and its residents from oblivion.

Global score

82/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Platform

Pros

  • Beautiful art and animation
  • Excellent soundtrack and atmosphere
  • Challenging and rewarding platforming and combat
  • Unique movement and upgrade systems
  • Deep exploration and lore

Cons

  • Long boss runbacks and elevator rides
  • Limited fast travel options
  • Permanent health loss can frustrate some players
  • Lack of map updates in unexplored areas
  • Some platforming mechanics feel inconsistent

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players have freedom to explore and choose paths, but some design elements like locked fast travel between map levels and forced elevator rides reduce full autonomy."

  • Competence
    4

    "Challenging combat and platforming require skill and mastery, with meaningful boss fights and progression through upgrades."

  • Competition
    -5

    "No evidence of competitive or ranked modes; focus is on personal challenge and exploration."

  • Continuation
    3

    "Players report long play sessions and deep engagement, though some frustration with runbacks and elevators may reduce habitual play for some."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements mentioned."

  • Creativity
    4

    "Unique movement abilities, modular upgrade system, and creative level design encourage experimentation and creative problem solving."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No indications of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is individual and self-paced."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Immersive world, atmosphere, and story provide strong escape from real life."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and appreciation for the genre and art, not out of obligation."

  • Experimenting
    4

    "Players encouraged to explore, discover secrets, and try different builds and abilities."

  • Exploration
    5

    "Exploration is a core element with large maps, hidden areas, and discovery-driven gameplay."

  • Expression
    3

    "Customization through modular upgrades and charms allows some player expression, though no avatar personalization noted."

  • Fantasy
    4

    "Fictional sci-fi setting with robots and imaginative worldbuilding."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "No social or community gameplay elements; experience is solitary."

  • Growth
    4

    "Players develop skills in platforming and combat, and learn game mechanics progressively."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement; some frustration with slow elevator rides noted."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing in gameplay."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management roles present."

  • Progression
    4

    "Players accumulate upgrades, abilities, and items to progress through the game."

  • Relaxation
    -2

    "Game is challenging and tense at times, though atmosphere and music provide some balance."

  • Sensation
    4

    "Strong sensory appeal through art, music, and atmospheric design."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or status systems mentioned."

  • Story
    4

    "Narrative immersion through environmental storytelling, lore, and emotional plot elements."

  • Strategy
    4

    "Combat and exploration require planning, timing, and problem solving."

  • Thrill
    3

    "Challenging boss fights and platforming create suspense and excitement."

  • Value
    4

    "Players perceive good value for price with extensive content and quality experience."

  • Violence
    3

    "Combat involves fighting enemies and bosses, though no excessive gore or chaos noted."

  • Survival
    3

    "Players must manage health and avoid failure in combat and platforming challenges."

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    Last update: 06/03/2026