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From its opening moments aboard the mysterious Vessel, MIO: Memories in Orbit presents itself not simply as another metroidvania but as an artful blend of exploration and melancholic world-building. You awaken as MIO, a small robot with an inscrutable past, in a sprawling, decaying ark overtaken by malfunctioning machines and lush overgrowth. The narrative here is subtle and atmospheric rather than bombastic – story beats arrive through environmental cues, NPC encounters, and fragments of lore the player pieces together. This under-stated storytelling suits the ethereal aesthetic of the world but may not grip players seeking more explicit plot direction. Continue reading “MIO: Memories in Orbit review (PS5)”

From the moment The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon launches on PlayStation 5, it makes clear this is a title built for an audience already deeply invested in Falcom’s sprawling saga. Rather than a clean entry point, Horizon leans into its status as the third chapter of the Calvard arc, inviting players to reconnect with familiar faces like Van Arkride, Rean Schwarzer, and Kevin Graham as they converge on a narrative that mixes political intrigue with a human spaceflight initiative. While the ambition of intertwining three protagonists’ story paths gives the narrative breadth and emotional stakes, it also contributes to a sense of narrative overload for newcomers and casual fans; the pacing sometimes feels uneven, requiring patience through exposition-heavy segments before the plot gains momentum. Continue reading “The Legend of Heroes – Trails Beyond the Horizon review (PS5)”