2P Games and Atomstring Games announce that their fast-paced metroidvania set in a futuristic academy city, Kotama & Academy Citadel, has a demo now available ahead of the Steam Next Fest (October 13-20). Players can get a glimpse of Kotama’s hectic experience ahead of its release, in Q4 2025.
ABOUT THE GAME
In Kotama & Academy Citadel, players step into the role of Kotama, a mysterious exchange student who has just arrived at Carmel, an academy known for its cutting-edge technology. In this Academy, only the fittest survive, as students battle to obtain the Star of Carmel, the highest possible achievement.
Navigate a labyrinthine academy, compete for the prestigious Star of Carmel title, and uncover the city’s century-old secrets while traversing sci-fi and magical environments, confronting strange enemies, and recruiting allies to support your rise to the top.
KEY FEATURES
- Enjoy a true Metroidvania experience: Unlock abilities, overcome traps, and collect equipment while exploring a vast, multi-layered academy city.
- Engage in high-speed, intense Combat: Engage with a variety of enemies and elite candidates using bullet-time combos, weaponry, and chip runes to build your combat style.
- Gather allies and grow stronger: Help classmates, earn their trust, and influence how the story unfolds.
- Rewind time to unveil Kotama’s mysterious origin: Use time-rewind mechanics to explore alternative paths and uncover the city’s century-long plans and Kotama’s mysterious origins.
