As robot MIO, players will explore and conquer the Vessel, a gigantic and mazelike spaceship, to save it from extinction.
You are MIO, a nimble robot with extraordinary abilities. You wake up in the Vessel, a space ship drifting aimlessly in space.This enormous technological ark, whose initial purpose remains unknown, lies now as a field of ruins, overgrown with lush vegetation and machines gone rogue.
Delve into the heart of this technological labyrinth to revive its lost memories, as you guide MIO through the vast expanse of the Vessel. Unlock new powers and abilities to explore new areas, face off against a fearsome bestiary, and set out on a quest to unlock the secrets of the Vessel.
Will you rise to the challenge and save the Vessel from oblivion? Will you dare to seek and wake its memories?
MIO: Memories In Orbit’s brand-new gameplay trailer offers a first look at the combat and platforming experience, giving a general feel of the unique atmosphere created by French studio Douze Dixièmes.
Today’s trailer shows how MIO: Memories In Orbit’s multi-tool gameplay combines platform and combat in an ongoing, empowering flow. As a voice narrates elements from a mysterious lore, MIO: Memories In Orbit’s trailer exudes a poetic atmosphere, stemming from stunning art direction and inspirations, both visual (SF, comics, anime, and paintings) and musical (lo-fi beats and choral melodies).
Players can also experience it firsthand through the game’s demo, available now on Steam and Microsoft Store.
MIO: Memories In Orbit’s 2 to 3-hour-long demo lets you play the beginning of the game, with a secret area to discover and a major challenge to overcome. Get to know its action-platforming and exploration gameplay that mixes precision-based traversal (grappling hook, gliding, wall-cling) and fast-paced combat. Will you rise to the challenge and save the Vessel from destruction?
Key Features:
- Explore A Captivating World: Delve into this mesmerizing metroidvania, as you guide MIO through the vast expanse of the Vessel. You won’t be alone on your journey. Repair damaged robots and help them to unveil the Ark's past and gain valuable bonuses. Interact with the environment to learn more about its past and memories. Unravel the dark secrets behind its tragic blackout. And let your curiosity guide you as you discover its many secret pathways.
- Behold An Artistic Wonder: Discover a decaying but sumptuous world, featuring handcrafted aesthetics and watercolor backdrops. Inspired by comics, paintings, and anime, its universe is full of wonder and artistic curiosities. Let its unique and dynamic soundtrack, blending lo-fi beats and choral melodies, carry you through this captivating universe.
- Keep On The Move: As a gigantic labyrinth, the Vessel is a true living organism, with its own ecosystems, bestiaries and architectures. Earn game-changer abilities, like grappling hook, air gliding or spider-like wall clinging, to help MIO progress through this twisted and interconnected space. Master precision, rhythm, and timing to find the perfect flow!
- Confront A Unique Bestiary: Face off a diverse array of over 30 enemy units and 15 formidable guardian bosses. From the relentless Mosquito to the menacing Scarecrow, confront a variety of deadly adversaries each with their own distinct fighting styles and movement patterns. Use your arsenal of powers to adapt to every encounter. Evade foes using your Hook, unleash orbs as powerful projectiles, and even create decoy clones to strike from unexpected angles.
- Loot, Upgrade, Master: Enhance and customize MIO abilities by scavenging enemy components. Spice up your fighting skills with many Modifiers and transform MIO into a formidable force tailored to your playstyle. Would you make your grappling Hook a deadly lasso or an evade move? Sacrifice your Shield to boost your damage? It’s always your choice!
MIO: Memories In Orbit is coming to Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC (Steam) in 2025.
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