Game overview
Akatori is an action platformer with metroidvania exploration. It follows Mako, a teenage battle monk from the Firebird Temple, as she travels across multiple worlds affected by the Amber Storms.
Staff abilities
A mysterious red bird accompanies Mako and can transform into a staff used for combat and traversal.
- Attack enemies and bosses
- Glide from elevated areas
- Slide down steep slopes
- Activate mechanisms
- Reach hidden locations
- Unlock additional abilities during progression
World exploration
The journey covers five worlds, each with its own biome, story, and challenges.
- Detailed natural environments
- Levitating structures
- Cave catacombs
- Areas distorted by the Amber Storms
- Secrets connected to amber and ancient events
Combat
Mako uses the staff in close combat against creatures affected by the changing world.
- More than 20 regular enemy types
- Several unique bosses
- Platforming and combat challenges
Visuals and music
The environments combine pixel art with 3D models. The soundtrack changes according to events on screen, including combat and quieter exploration sections.
Story
The story follows Mako and her unidentified companion as they investigate the Amber Storms, the role of amber in civilization, and the secrets connecting the affected worlds.