# Akatori

> Akatori is an epic metroidvania where you wield your staff to fight, jump, and explore diverse realms across different eras. Explore worlds spanning different eras, battle formidable enemies, and help Mako stop the Amber Storms that poison all living things.

## Game facts

- Developer: Contrast Games
- Publisher: Games Harbor, Esprit Games
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Aug 6, 2026
- Region for this schedule: GLOBAL
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Adventure, Action, Metroidvania, Platformer
- Steam Deck: Playable (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1442520/)
- Languages: Interface: American English, Russian (Russia), French (France), German (Germany), Chinese (China), European Spanish, Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Taiwan); Subtitles: American English, Russian (Russia), French (France), German (Germany), Chinese (China), European Spanish, Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Taiwan) (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/akatori)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 1, 2026

### Strengths

- Richly colored, distinctive pixel art and a blend of 2D and 3D visuals
- Intuitive and generally smooth movement and platforming controls
- Boss fights with interesting gimmicks and a manageable combat difficulty

### Weaknesses

- Too little exploration, secrecy, ability unlocking, and backtracking for a Metroidvania; progression is excessively linear
- Combat and aerial combat lack impact and polish, feeling basic and amateurish to some players
- The story and dialogue can be predictable or unnatural, and the world-building is insufficiently explained

## Links

- [Akatori on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/5185)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/5185/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-09T22:42:06.184Z