Pokopia carves out its own niche with distinctive gameplay that truly justifies a closer look. Instead of relying on typical references, it’s important to explain what makes moving stones along a path, from a Pokémon's home to the central fountain, a meaningful mechanic.

All in all, Planet of Lana 2 does not introduce revolutionary innovations to the already well-established genre of 2D narrative adventures, just as the previous game did not. However, in this case, that is not really a problem because all elements are executed at a remarkably high level, combined with beautiful presentation and flawless technical performance.

I spent a little over 20 hours in the game, although I believe I could have invested even more time to uncover all of its secrets. Looking at the complete package that MIO: Memories in Orbit offers, it is very easy to recommend it to all fans of the genre, as well as to those who have not yet tried Metroidvania games. 

In the world of adventure games where the number of titles is counted in the hundreds, very few franchises manage to maintain a long-lasting reputation and remain in the hearts of players for decades. Although newer generations do not remember this series, for veterans, this game most certainly awakens beautiful memories.