"Survive a high-tech academy where strength reigns supreme in this fluid-fueled sci-fi Metroidvania."
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概要
Enter the surreal and high-tech campus of Caramel Academy City, a prestigious institution where only the strongest thrive. As the mysterious exchange student Kotama, you must navigate a labyrinth of robots, delinquents, and ancient secrets. Blending 3D visuals with 2.5D side-scrolling action, this 'search-action' adventure combines deep exploration with a unique momentum-based combat system.
ストーリー
Kotama arrives at a labyrinthine academy shrouded in a dire crisis, competing against superpowered students for the century-spanning title of 'Carmel Star.' By completing errands to earn 'Votes' and manipulating time to solve temporal riddles, Kotama must uncover the buried history of the Academy and the truth behind her own origins.
Gameplay
The core loop revolves around 'Fluid Detonation': attack enemies to stack Chronofluid, then unleash heavy attacks to detonate them for massive damage, energy restoration, and healing. Players switch seamlessly between three distinct weapons—the defensive Umbrella Spear, the multi-hit Whip Hammer, and the Liquid Blade—while utilizing high-speed traversal mechanics like wall jumps, dashing, and time rewinds.
Key Features
- 1Fluid Detonation Combat System
- 2Temporal Coils Resource Management
- 3Three Switchable Weapons (Spear, Hammer, Blade)
- 4Time Manipulation & Rewind Abilities
- 5Non-linear Metroidvania Exploration
- 6Vote-based Progression System
- 7Challenging Boss Battles
- 82.5D Anime-Style Visuals
Highlights
Pros & Cons
長所
- +Satisfying and tactical combat rhythm
- +Gorgeous character portraits and environments
- +Deep exploration with varied biomes
- +Creative boss designs requiring strategy
短所
- -Lack of in-game map markers for quests
- -Steep learning curve and rough onboarding
- -Story translation can be inconsistent
Game Ratings
Intricate combo system with fluid stacking and weapon switching.
Bold anime rendering with 3D environments.
Punishing platforming and strategic boss fights.
Dense map with secrets, though navigation requires memory.
Intriguing lore hindered by translation and pacing.
Who Will Enjoy This?
Fans of non-linear maps and ability gating.
Players who love parries, combos, and high-skill ceilings.
Gamers drawn to vibrant, stylized sci-fi worlds.
Similar To
Combat Mechanics
Nine Sols
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World Structure
Hollow Knight
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Pacing & Action
Dead Cells
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💡 Did You Know?
Developed by a small core team of approximately 15 people at Atomstring Games.
There are no quest markers; players are encouraged to use pen and paper to track side quests.
Healing is tied directly to aggression—you must detonate enemies to recover health.
The game features a 'Vote' system where completing errands increases your popularity rank.
Takes roughly 20 hours to achieve 100% completion.
Latest Updates & Events
Kotama and Academy Citadel - 10% OFF on Steam
Kotama and Academy Citadel is currently featured on the Steam store!
“A perfectly-paced 20-hour experience for Metroidvania fans seeking a challenge.”— Steam Reviewer
“The Fluid Detonation system turns every encounter into a calculated risk of aggression and recovery.”— Game Discovery Analysis
Game Ratings
Intricate combo system with fluid stacking and weapon switching.
Bold anime rendering with 3D environments.
Punishing platforming and strategic boss fights.
Dense map with secrets, though navigation requires memory.
Intriguing lore hindered by translation and pacing.
Who Will Enjoy This?
Fans of non-linear maps and ability gating.
Players who love parries, combos, and high-skill ceilings.
Gamers drawn to vibrant, stylized sci-fi worlds.
Similar To
💡 Did You Know?
Developed by a small core team of approximately 15 people at Atomstring Games.
There are no quest markers; players are encouraged to use pen and paper to track side quests.
Healing is tied directly to aggression—you must detonate enemies to recover health.
The game features a 'Vote' system where completing errands increases your popularity rank.
Takes roughly 20 hours to achieve 100% completion.
Latest Updates & Events
Kotama and Academy Citadel - 10% OFF on Steam
Kotama and Academy Citadel is currently featured on the Steam store!
Timeline
Arsenal of the Academy
- •Umbrella Spear: Excellent for defense and floating capabilities.
- •Whip Hammer: High range and multi-hit damage potential.
- •Liquid Blade: Fast strikes for rapid Chronofluid accumulation.
Game Details
- Developer
- Atomstring Games
- Publisher
- 2P Games
- Platforms
- PC
- Genres
- Action, Metroidvania +1
- Atmosphere
- futuristic/anime/mysterious