French studio Douze Dixièmes, supported by publisher Focus Entertainment, has launched its new title, MIO: Memories in Orbit. The game has had a strong start, gathering nearly 200 reviews on Steam within the first 24 hours and maintaining a positive rating of 80%.
Gameplay and Reception
Players are praising the game primarily for its stunning art direction. Although it is a 2D side-scroller, the world is rendered in full 3D, providing a unique depth and atmosphere. The community also highlights the responsive controls, excellent soundtrack, and engaging combat system.
Unlike many other games in the genre, MIO offers fluid combat against flying enemies. The lack of contact damage and the early acquisition of a grappling hook make aerial battles fast and satisfying. Boss fights are described as unique and distinct from one another.
Story and Availability
The story follows the robot MIO, who awakens on a dilapidated spaceship ark filled with rogue machines. The protagonist must recover lost memories and uncover the truth behind the ship’s collapse.
While the gameplay is celebrated, some users have reported technical issues, specifically stuttering and optimization problems on PC. The game is available now on PC (Steam, Microsoft Store), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch 2. It is also included in the Xbox Game Pass library.
Conclusion from HYPERPC:
"Precise controls and smooth visuals are essential for any metroidvania. While MIO: Memories in Orbit is an artistic masterpiece, user reports of stuttering highlight the need for reliable hardware. With a HYPERPC gaming rig, you can power through the unoptimized sections of new releases, ensuring that frame drops never cost you a victory against a difficult boss."
Verified Sources:
- Focus Entertainment Official: focus-entmt.com (Publisher information)
- Steam Store: store.steampowered.com (Game page for checking reviews)
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