Akatori and I? Yeah… we’ve got history. And not the good kind.
After uninstalling this demo out of pure frustration the first time, I came back for round two—mostly out of obligation. What I found was a game that almost had me… until one design decision completely derailed the experience.
In this video, I break down my full playthrough of the Akatori demo, including:
My first failed attempt that made me rage quit
The mechanic that completely blocked my progress
The second run where everything finally worked
And whether or not this Metroidvania is actually worth your time
There’s definitely potential here—but also some seriously questionable design choices that you need to know about before jumping in.
Play the demo yourself: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1442520/Akatori/
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