Sometimes a game comes out, and even though you might have no idea what it’s about, who made it, or even how it plays, you find yourself drawn to it. Hi, my name’s Chris, and when it comes to video games, I’m a bit of a psychic. Someone who can tap into the other world that others simply cannot see. It’s because of these powers that while I was putting together 2026’s Release Radar, I found myself drawn to something MIO: Memories in Orbit. Before I knew it, there it was, locked in place, now guaranteed to receive a highly coveted Review Round Up. So… what is MIO? Well, with the help of three talented reviewers, we’re going to find out together. And just as important as knowing what a game is, we’re also going to find out if MIO is any good and worth your hard-earned money. Dinner tonight or MIO: Memories in Orbit. Time to find out!

Parts of the game seem purposefully built to infuriate rather than entertain, which doesn’t land for me. Nonetheless, despite my frustration, Mio is an undeniably beautiful and fun game. Watercolor backdrops bring color and life to this ruined spacecraft. A sparing, haunting score mixes gentle ambient beats with brief melancholic choral harmonies. Upgrades give Mio great versatility to navigate the environment with double jumps, wall-climbing, and more. Enemies (especially bosses) demand careful attention and the deployment of dodges, quick reactions, and the learning of a wide array of telegraphed attacks. And the complex map is a puzzle in its own right, especially as the game rounds its final corner and offers a compelling new twist on navigating the ever-expanding corridors, rooms, and elevators. – Matt Miller, Game Informer

Alongside a forgiving map structure, MIO’s combat and survival abilities are bolstered by mods. This gameplay-altering upgrade system is not unlike the chip abilities found in Nier Automata. Every aspect of her offence and defence can be buffed by installing mods scattered throughout the Vessel.

These modifications can tweak core elements of the experience. One even strips away the UI entirely, offering a cleaner view of the game’s lovely environmental design. Others focus on more direct boosts to offence and defence. The most powerful upgrades often come with a debuff attached, helping balance out the boon without undercutting its usefulness. – Ken Talbot, Nintendo Life

Last but certainly not least, if you liked what you’ve read and watched, then, by all means, head on over to the PlayStation Store, Xbox Marketplace, Nintendo eShop, or Steam to pick up MIO: Memories in Orbit. All you need to do is click the image below, and you will be taken to the store of your choosing. Also, I lied. One final, final thing, thank you for checking out the site. If you like this type of content, the Thinks of a Thoughter Games Release Radar will be doing this for every interesting game released this year.