Mio: Memories in Orbit

Impulse GamerNay Clark

In a genre crowded with familiar ideas, MIO: Memories In Orbit carries a subtle gravity that slowly pulls you deeper into its world. MIO: Memories In Orbit

Playstation UniverseJoe Richards

9/10

MIO: Memories In Orbit is a deceptive experience that lulled me into thinking that it might be retreading some of the roads that had already been masterfully done by its genre-siblings, but only a few hours had me appreciating every crevice and finely realised detail throughout its lush world. It manages to stand all and establish itself as a fantastic metroidvania that draws upon the strengths of the genre, while creating a world all its own.

WellPlayedKieron Verbrugge

9/10

MIO wears its tough-as-nails metroidvania influences proudly, but spends enough time contorting familiar ideas into punishing gauntlets and rewarding patience with dazzling artistic spectacle that it truly comes into its own.

But Why ThoMick Abrahamson

9/10

Even after finishing the game and getting the sense that much has already been discovered, there is still so much to explore.

KeenGamerDavid Kemp

8.5/10

MIO: Memories In Orbit is a demanding game with intricate platforming and exciting boss encounters. Mio’s adventure will have you persevere trying to reclaim The Vessel’s memories from centuries of decay. Strap In!

Final WeaponItch

MIO: Memories in Orbit leaves a strong first impression and continues to deliver quality content throughout, despite a few questionable design choices here and there. Some clever level design, a fantastic soundtrack, and a gorgeous art style make the entire experience worthwhile.

GameBlogJérémy H KiKiToès

8/10

Last year, Clair Obscur Expedition 33 reached for the stars. A true French masterpiece that shone brightly across the globe. Needless to say, such a success story inevitably sparks dreams in many talented small studios. In a way, living in the shadow of giants has its advantages, as the revelation to the world is all the more beautiful.

Console CreaturesBobby Pashalidis

7/10

The game's visual identity is striking, and the spacecraft's transformation as it comes alive is excellent. There's a great sense of atmosphere that's reinforced as you keep moving forward, that eventually gives out because of uneven and frankly, unnecessary combat.

GamingBoltRavi Sinha

7/10

A solid game in its own right with a uniquely gorgeous aesthetic, MIO: Memories in Orbit is marked by bizarre design choices and a lack of variety to combat.

WayTooManyGamesLeo Faria

7/10

MIO: Memories in Orbit was first announced at an edition of Nintendo Direct way back in 2024, with an initial release window merely slated as “2025”. Despite being picked up by a bigger label, the game took its time to come out, and for a simple reason: it was an artistic-driven metroidvania being released in the same period as, well, the most anticipated metroidvania of all time, Hollow Knight: Silksong. Being one of the first games of the genre to come out after that massive juggernaut,...

Metro GameCentralGameCentral

7/10

A strikingly beautiful, sci-fi alternative to Hollow Knight: Silksong, but one which is consistently off the mark when it comes to the balance between difficulty and frustration.

GamesticDaRmaZat

Unscored

The result delivers an experience that feels intimate without feeling cramped, challenges without overwhelming, and becomes memorable without acting ostentatious. For players looking for a more classic, human take on the metroidvania formula, MIO: Memories in Orbit quietly delivers exactly that.