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Akatori

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75%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
72% User Score Based on 116 reviews
Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

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About Akatori

Akatori is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Contrast Games and was released on August 5, 2026. It received positive reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

A colorful action platformer with metroidvania elements and a staff that unlocks unique combat techniques and new ways to overcome obstacles. Explore beautiful worlds, fight monsters, and help Mako stop the amber storms that poison all living things.

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72%Audience ScoreBased on 116 reviews
story14 positive mentions
grinding6 negative mentions
  • The game features a stunning and unique visual style with vibrant pixel art combined with detailed 3D backgrounds, creating a charming and atmospheric world.
  • Movement and combat feel fluid and responsive, with a variety of moves and combo options that make platforming and fighting engaging for many players.
  • The dialogue and humor in the game add character and personality, making the story and interactions enjoyable despite some mixed opinions on writing.
  • The gameplay leans more towards a linear action platformer rather than a true metroidvania, lacking meaningful exploration, shortcuts, and impactful upgrades, which disappoints fans expecting more depth.
  • Platforming can be frustrating due to floaty controls, awkward double jumps, invisible hitboxes, and punishing instant death mechanics leading to repetitive runbacks.
  • The writing and story are often criticized for being rough, inconsistent, or juvenile, with poorly handled dialogue and a weak narrative that fails to maintain player interest.

  • story

    43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 60% neutral mentions, 7% negative mentions

    The story received mixed reviews, with many finding it basic, inconsistent, and lacking depth, especially in the latter half where it becomes confusing or shifts tone suddenly. While some appreciated its intriguing start, visuals, and occasional engaging moments, others felt it was underdeveloped, with minimal dialogue and an abrupt, unsatisfying ending. Overall, the narrative was often described as serviceable but not a strong or standout aspect of the game.

    • “Short and sweet, with great and varied gameplay, and a surprisingly engaging story.”
    • “The story and the overall writing are pretty decent in my opinion.”
    • “+ Very comfortable and interesting dialogue, albeit brief, and the story itself, while a bit overused, is far from bad.”
    • “The art was absolutely gorgeous, the combat felt great, and the story was very intriguing in the limited play time I had.”
    • “Good gameplay, decent story and after a while I started to really like the graphics as well.”
    • “Great visual style and story!”
    • “Story: very good”
    • “First and this game is already good yes I played 10 minutes just to review it but im already at the lake heh edit: very good metroidvania wasn't hard like Nine Sols and had good story like Hollow Knight”
    • “The direction of the story really ended up being all over the place in the latter half of the game.”
    • “The story also barely exists, with very little relevant dialogue or world-building, and an ending that comes out of nowhere and leaves just as quickly.”
    • “[*] a plot that feels more like an outline, lurching from point to point with cryptic exposition before dumping you straight from what feels like the early-midgame into the final dungeon.”

  • gameplay

    33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    36% positive mentions, 55% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions

    The gameplay received mixed feedback, with praise for its fluid movement, solid platforming mechanics, and enjoyable combat elements, but criticism for simplicity, basic design, tedious grinding, and some awkward or buggy mechanics. While the art and story often enhance the experience, several reviewers found the gameplay loop repetitive or underdeveloped, particularly in later stages. Overall, it offers a decent and engaging foundation but may feel lacking or unpolished to some players.

    • “Game was pretty and gameplay mechanics were well tuned.”
    • “The 'kung fu parkour' movement feels fluid and fast, and the staff is an ambitious mechanic that serves as both a weapon and your primary tool for exploration.”
    • “Solid 2D platformer with decent mechanics and beautiful stylization.”
    • “Art looked neat but gameplay is very basic and amateurish feeling.”
    • “Nothing makes sense, game and level design wise, the last 2 areas come with buggy and awkward mechanics and it really feels like a rushed slop.”
    • “The chaos mechanic is tedious - you'll find a bell, and then you'll find the nearest spot to grind enemies by walking in and out of screen transitions to respawn them until your meter is full.”

  • graphics

    33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    52% positive mentions, 39% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions

    The game's graphics receive widespread praise for their stunning, vibrant pixel art style combined with stylized 3D environments, creating a unique and atmospheric visual experience. While some note minor graphical glitches and occasional stylistic mismatches, most find the art captivating and integral to the game's charm. Additionally, the visuals are well-optimized, even performing smoothly on devices like the Steam Deck.

    • “I especially love the visuals; they’re vibrant, atmospheric, and full of character.”
    • “The visual design is exceptional—a gorgeous blend of pixel art and 3D scenery that creates a truly unique aesthetic.”
    • “The backgrounds from mines to mountains to forests are truly amazing, detailed pixel art work that will leave you mesmerized and surprised.”
    • “No reason to pick this up unless you want to check out the art style but that itself can be found in other games and many of those are better than this one by lightyear.”
    • “The pixel art style of the characters/enemies doesn't seem to really fit with the 3D environment background.”
    • “A laundry list of graphical glitches and physics bugs that are still present in the release version in spite of having been known since the first public demo two years ago.”

  • humor

    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    90% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 10% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is a mix of witty, sarcastic, and occasionally corny or repetitive jokes, with dialogue that some find genuinely funny and others find less successful. Many appreciate the developers' effort to inject humor and lively conversations, contributing to the game's charm, though a few jokes, like the recurring discount gag, can become tiresome. Overall, the humor complements the stylish pixel art and engaging narrative, making for an enjoyable experience despite some mixed reactions.

    • “It's brilliantly written, packed with humor.”
    • “Also, I'd love to have voice acting, because the dialogue is hilarious and so sarcastic!”
    • “The dialogues can genuinely be funny at times, showing that the developers wanted to add humor and make the world feel more alive.”
    • “And devs, if you read this: the discount joke is not funny!”
    • “It was not funny when you saw it the first time and it was not funny 4 hours later after every single merchant you encounter...”

  • music

    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 17% negative mentions

    The music is generally described as pleasant and fitting, effectively supporting the game's atmosphere without being particularly memorable or standout. While it complements the visuals and story well, some users felt the soundtrack could be more dynamic or epic in key moments. Overall, the music is serviceable and enjoyable but not exceptional.

    • “The soundtrack is nice and perfect in the background.”
    • “I was captivated by the visuals, story, and music.”
    • “The OST and music were wholesome; you can feel the vibe of the game and each area you visit, and while traversing the same, you will enjoy the music overall.”
    • “But it is also nothing I would put on in the background as chill out music or when working on other projects.”
    • “Nothing mind-blowing, but it does its job; the same goes for the OST and the sound design.”
    • “Music and atmosphere are serviceable, but in the end, the game feels like the skeleton of something better.”

  • grinding

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is generally seen as tedious, involving repetitive enemy farming through screen transitions to fill a meter. While skill leveling is decent and the game can be completed without extensive grinding, the mechanic around bells and chaos is criticized for encouraging monotonous farming rather than engaging combat challenges.

    • “The ability to unlock with the bells sounds like a neat idea on paper but it basically just makes you cheese it by farming enemies that respawn every screen transition quickly.”
    • “The chaos mechanic is tedious - you'll find a bell, and then you'll find the nearest spot to grind enemies by walking in and out of screen transitions to respawn them until your meter is full.”
    • “Just make the bells self-contained combat challenges, without the weird grinding mechanic.”

  • atmosphere

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 16% neutral mentions, 17% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its vibrant, charming, and visually distinctive style, creating a captivating and memorable experience. While the visuals and overall ambiance stand out strongly, some feel the music and atmosphere, though serviceable, hint at unrealized potential for an even richer experience.

    • “I especially love the visuals; they’re vibrant, atmospheric, and full of character.”
    • “Atmosphere is gorgeous, the game provides desired senses and feels.”
    • “The game has its own visual language, interesting ideas, and a charming atmosphere.”
    • “Music and atmosphere are serviceable, but in the end, the game feels like the skeleton of something better.”

  • stability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game's stability notably declines mid-way, with buggy and awkward mechanics in later areas that feel rushed and poorly executed. Numerous graphical glitches and physics bugs persist in the release version, despite being known issues for years.

    • “Yeah, it was promising until mid-game, where the development changed and the game became buggy and poorly done.”
    • “Nothing makes sense in terms of game and level design. The last two areas include buggy and awkward mechanics, making it feel like a rushed slop.”
    • “A laundry list of graphical glitches and physics bugs are still present in the release version despite being known since the first public demo two years ago.”

  • emotional

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game Akatori delivers a heartfelt and emotional experience, enhanced by its wholesome soundtrack that captures the unique vibe of each area. While some gameplay mechanics, like wall jumps, feel a bit unusual, the overall emotional atmosphere resonates well with players.

    • “Overall, Akatori feels like a very heartfelt indie project.”
    • “The OST and music were wholesome, and you can feel the vibe of the game and each area you visit; while traversing the same, you will enjoy the music overall.”

  • character development

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users appreciate the distinctive backgrounds and character designs, highlighting the appealing style and visual development of the characters.

    • “The backgrounds and character designs really stand out.”
    • “I liked the style and the character design.”

  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is well-optimized, delivering great performance with smooth and stable gameplay.

    • “Performance is great.”
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85%Critics’ scoreBased on 2 critic reviews
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Play Times

6h Median play time
6h Average play time
5-6h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 3 analyzed playthroughs
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Akatori is a platformer game. Common tags for Akatori include indie, trading, exploration, pixel graphics, metroidvania and others.

Akatori is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing Akatori.

Akatori was released on August 5, 2026.

Akatori was developed by Contrast Games.

Akatori has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked Akatori for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Akatori is a single player game.

Similar games include ITORAH, Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight, 9 Years of Shadows, Cookie Cutter, Owlboy and others.