Sci-Fi Metroidvania, MIO, Revealed at Nintendo Direct

A swanky little 2D ‘Metroidvania’ might have caught your eye during the Nintendo Direct presentation. Come inside to learn more about MIO: Memories in Orbit.

Among the many new games revealed during today’s Nintendo Direct is an upcoming indie action-platformer in the classic Metroidvania style. Called MIO: Memories in Orbit, the sleek looking game is set to arrive in 2025.

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.

 

Nobody knows why the Pearls, The Vessel’s AI caretakers, have ceased functioning. Forgotten by all, the Vessel faces imminent shutdown. Dive into its depths to revive its lost memories, as you unravel your true past and destiny.

 

Will you rise to the challenge and save the Vessel from destruction? Will you dare to seek and wake its memories?

 

Explore a captivating universe, full of wonder and artistic curiosities. Interact with the Vessel’s environments to learn more about its past and memories.

 

Earn game-changer abilities to help MIO progress through this twisted and interconnected space. Climb walls like a spider or float through the air with your Glide power. Master precision, rhythm, and timing to find the perfect flow!

 

Face off a diverse array of over 30 enemy units and 15 formidable guardian bosses. 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. It’s always your choice!

 

Enhance and customize MIO abilities by scavenging components. Spice up your fighting skills with many Modifiers and transform MIO into a formidable force tailored to your playstyle.

MIO: Memories in Orbit is coming to PlayStation 4|5, Xbox consoles, PCs, and Nintendo Switch at some point in 2025.

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