Opinion

Whilst almost every other reviewer was happy to s**t out a review of the offline modes only in order to meet the embargo, I have actually played and reviewed the full game. Enjoy.

Shio is a mysterious platformer that sometimes tries to reach beyond it's grasp in terms of narrative. This can be forgiven due to the games persistent walking of the fine line between deep narrative and sharp platforming.

Finding a use for screenless Alexae (plural) could be a tough challenge given a handset with similar capabilities laying in every pocket of the developed world. The circular screen pushes the Echo Spot ahead of any similar device or service - it's a game-changer for in-house personal assistance.