Metroidvania game Akatori coming to Switch
HypeTrain Digital, along with Code Wakers, have now confirmed plans to bring Akatori to Switch. A release window has yet to be announced.
Akatori is a Metroidvania wield a staff as Mako while fighting, jumping, and exploring various realms across different eras. Additional information is included in the following overview:
Welcome to the vast and mystical world of Akatori, a captivating blend of classic metroidvania and intense action platformer. Beyond the war-torn Land of the Emerald Peaks lies the parent of all worlds, the cradle of gods, and the source of virtually infinite energy – the Kohakujō. After millennia of tranquility, someone has seized the power of this place: alas, not with the best of intentions.
You will play as Mako, a teenage girl raised in the Firebird Temple, who embarks on a journey through all the worlds to find the ancient gods in hope of saving her homeland, as well as the entire universe.
A mysterious red bird sealed in a staff will accompany you on this adventure. While its background and motives are yet unknown, the staff it can transform into may prove useful: it can be a weapon to crush enemies or a tool to navigate and explore every corner of the places you’ll visit.
Key Features
- Switch between staff and fists to defeat any foe: Akatori’s unique combat system is based on a combination of staff and fist strikes. Combine, adapt, and swap fighting styles on the fly to balance their strengths and weaknesses and get the most out of your arsenal.
- Explore the huge in-game world: The Akatori universe consists of over 10 biomes, each at a different stage of historical development and inhabited by its own unique species. Explore all these worlds, meet their residents and discover their secrets.
- Make your way through Kohakujō: Once home to ancient gods, Kohakujō is now a parched rocky wasteland that connects all other worlds to each other. It morphs and gets more hazardous as you spend time in it, so be on your guard and get ready to encounter plenty of dangers on your path.
- Enjoy the views: The breathtaking landscapes of the game have been crafted with great attention to detail and combine crisp pixel art with smooth 3D models. Spare some time to appreciate the sights and take a couple of screenshots!
- Battle tough enemies and bosses: Prepare to be challenged by 50+ types of regular enemies and 10+ bosses with unique designs, movesets, and mechanics.
- Upgrade yourself and your staff: Tailor and enhance your journey with dedicated upgrade slots for both staff and Mako, unlocking new opportunities through their synergy.
- Keep your ears open: The soundtrack of Akatori is not only diverse and beautiful, but also informative, as it adapts to what is happening on screen. Be it an intense fight or a moment of calm, the in-game music will reflect it.
- Follow the captivating story of Mako and the bird: Step into the shoes of the young monk girl and, together with your mysterious companion, journey through all the twists and turns of this tale about growth, self-discovery, and friendship.
Find a trailer for Akatori below.
