Complete Walkthrough
Note: This walkthrough provides a general progression path. Since nothing is missable, you can explore at your own pace and return to areas later. The game encourages exploration and discovery.
Early Game (First 3-4 Hours)
Starting Out
- • Wake up as MIO in the Nexus area
- • Explore the starting area and familiarize yourself with basic controls
- • Meet Mel in his shop - this will be your main vendor
- • Remember: you won't have a map initially, so pay attention to your surroundings
- • Repair the Nexus to unlock early progression (trophy: "Progress")
First Boss: Egis
- • Encounter and defeat Egis (trophy: "First Kill")
- • This unlocks further progression into The Vessel
Early Exploration Tips
- • Collect any Nacre you find and convert it to Solid Nacre when possible
- • Interact with damaged robots to repair them for bonuses
- • Look for Network Gates to manage your Allocation Matrix
- • Don't worry about missing items - nothing is permanently missable
Mid Game (4-15 Hours)
Unlocking Abilities
- • Around 3 hours: Unlock the Hairpin Grapple - essential for navigation
- • Around 8 hours: Unlock gliding ability - expands exploration options
- • Unlock arachnid locomotion (spider movement) for wall and ceiling navigation
- • Unlock dash/deflect ability for improved combat
Map Unlocking
- • Unlock the map function through story progression
- • Remember: new routes won't appear until you return to Network Gates
- • Use the map to track unexplored areas
Story Bosses
- • Defeat Calderon to obtain the Old-Fashioned Key
- • Defeat Sol & Vin, then collect Lura's Seal
- • Defeat FLORA, then collect Aviaries Passepartout
- • Encounter Sawlong during chase sequence (trophy: "Aerial Maneuver")
Finding the Voices
- • Attune The Blood (Liho's Voice) - left of Metropolis area (trophy: "The Blood")
- • Attune The Eye (Asma's Voice) - above Nexus area (trophy: "The Eye")
- • Attune The Hand (Halyn's Voice) - in Vaults area (trophy: "The Hand")
- • Attune The Breath (Amytis's Voice) - in Haven area (trophy: "The Breath")
Late Game (15-25 Hours)
Standard Ending
- • Complete the main story objectives
- • Gather all Voices from the Pearls
- • Complete the standard ending (trophy: "Now We Can Go On")
True Ending Path
- • Find the Severed Fingertip in the pit beneath the Vaults (where The Hand grabbed you—drop in, head far east)
- • Take it to The Wheel in the Lab (above where you fight The Hand) and use it to repair the broken hand
- • Solve The Wheel puzzle (0 → 120 → 240) to reach The Crucible—see Secrets for full sequence
- • Complete the two Crucible platforming challenges to get Flowing Steps
- • Use Flowing Steps to climb the gloom waterfall (Canopy via Bell Tower) to reach The Library; elevator third level triggers Boss Shii
- • Defeat Boss Shii to unlock the True Ending (trophy: "Welcome Home")
Optional Content
- • Find all 6 Fragmented Serial Numbers to unlock Manufactory
- • Defeat optional bosses: The Last Embedders, Twisted Baron, Dr Halyn's Collector, etc.
- • Explore optional areas: Celestial Bay, The Pit, Canopy, Silo
- • Collect all 42 Modifiers, 24 Coating Components, and other collectibles
100% Completion Guide
Recommended Order
- Complete Main Story: Finish the standard ending first
- Unlock True Ending: Complete The Crucible and defeat Shii
- Collect All Items: Use the MIO map and interactive map to find all collectibles
- Defeat All Bosses: Ensure you've defeated all 19 bosses (6 story + 13 optional)
- Complete Miscellaneous Objectives: Finish remaining trophy requirements
Key Collectibles Checklist
- • All 42 Modifiers (trophy: "Fully Modded")
- • All 24 Coating Components (trophy: "Fully Shielded")
- • All 12 Candles - take to Asma (trophy: "Tribute")
- • All 39 Old Cores (trophy: "The Collector")
- • All 3 Mel's Minions (trophy: "The Pie")
- • All 7 Curios - take to Capucine (trophy: "Now We Know")
- • All 7 Mod Extensions
- • All 6 Fragmented Serial Numbers
Boss Checklist
- • All 6 story bosses: Egis, Calderon, Sol & Vin, FLORA, Shii, Sawlong
- • All 13 optional bosses: The Last Embedders, Dr Halyn's Collector, Twisted Baron, Dr Halyn's Experiment #223, The Friends :), Intrusive Fertiliser, Sentient Pearltrap, Terror of the Ledge, and more
Miscellaneous Trophies
- • Buy everything from Mel (trophy: "Out Of Stock") - requires all 3 Mel's Minions
- • Gather 2000 Nacre Droplets (trophy: "Greedy")
- • Crystallize 500 Nacre Droplets at once (trophy: "Alchemist")
- • Defeat 3 enemies without touching the ground (trophy: "Aerial Skirmish")
- • Open at least 100 modifier slots (trophy: "Modifier Overload")
- • And more - see Trophies Guide for complete list
Walkthrough Tips
- •Take Your Time: The game rewards exploration. Don't rush through areas - many secrets require careful observation.
- •Return to Areas: Many collectibles require abilities you'll unlock later. Mark areas to return to.
- •Use the interactive map: Our MIO map and full interactive map page links to maps with 1,402 markers—invaluable for 100% completion.
- •Manage Resources: Always convert Nacre to Solid Nacre or spend it before dangerous encounters.
- •Optimize Allocation Matrix: Adjust your loadout for different situations - exploration vs. combat vs. platforming.