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Young monk Mako explores two realms, fighting with fists and a bird companion that doubles as a weapon and platforming tool.
Released 19 Apr 2024
Combine Fists and Staff
Bounce on Your Staff
Throw Staff as Weapon
Join young Mako as she ventures into a wild world of exploration and finds a mysterious bird companion. Navigate through two distinct realms with your staff and face off against an ancient sentinel in this prologue to the action-packed metroidvania Akatori.
Developed by Code Wakers · Published by HypeTrain Digital









Akatori: Chapter One follows young monk Mako on an expedition from the Land of the Emerald Peaks into the divine realm of Kohakujō, where she encounters a mysterious red bird companion. The setting draws inspiration from East Asia during the Industrial Revolution.
Explore and platform through the environments, using the bird as a staff that can be thrown for attacks or used to help traverse obstacles. Combat also includes punches, and Mako faces regular enemies as she makes her way forward.
This chapter features two biomes, eight types of regular enemies, and a samurai boss. Collectible ability items and upgrades support progression; its visuals combine pixel-art characters with 3D environments in a 2.5D presentation.
Players often praise the pixel-art characters, colorful environments, and overall visual style. Reviews also highlight enjoyable combat and platforming, especially the bird-staff movement, while some say the chapter is short and leaves them wanting more of the story and game.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 9 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |