Planned Release Date: Q4 2025

About This Game

Kotama&Academy Citadel is a 3D Metroidvania game where players embody a mysterious yet charming girl to explore the labyrinthine “Carmel Academy Citadel”. Embark on a witty, vibrant, and adrenaline-fueled journey to claim the title of [Carmel Star].

Welcome to Carmel.

An academy celebrated as the pinnacle of cutting-edge science.

Here, "survival of the fittest" reigns supreme.

[The Carmel Star], a symbol of ultimate prestige, is the dream every student covets.

As the centennial celebration approaches, a new [Carmel Star Election] is set to begin.

Kotama, an mysterious "exchange student" who emerges from obscurity, decides to join the race.

An academy cloistered from the world.

Crises lurking in every shadow.

A girl shrouded in mystery.

Where did it all begin?

Who is worthy of the crown?

① Explore the Enclosed Citadel

Traverse and witness the Academy’s surreal blend of reality and sci-fi landscapes. Harness Kotama’s fluid-based abilities to overcome obstacles, evade traps. Collect items, weapons, and upgrades to grow stronger, unlock new skills, find your way to ascend and become [The Carmel Star].

② Thrilling Combat

In this campus ruled by survival of the fittest, strength is your currency. Battle dozens of bizarre foes and rival powerful contenders with:

· Precision Parries: Break enemy poise and dominate the flow of combat.

· Fluid Detonation: Trigger explosive reversals to turn defense into offense.

· Bullet Time: Shatter enemies in split-second windows of opportunity.

· Dynamic Arsenal: Switch weapons at will, each with unique skills and combat styles.

· Custom Builds: Select chip runes to buff up your ultimate battle strategy.

③ Rescue Lovely Companions

Meet peculiar, captivating students scattered across the citadel. Aid them during your journey, uncover their stories, and earn their loyalty as allies in your campaign for [The Carmel Star]. Even a small choice may sway the Academy's and your final fate.

④ Uncover Hidden Truths

Use your special ability to rewind time, and head back to the starting point, revisit explored areas, chart new paths to tackle temporal riddles, and peel back layers of the Academy’s century-spanning grand plan and the secrets of Kotama’s own origins.

Building on a classic Metroidvania gameplay of "Exploration + Combat," we fuse anime-style rendering, multi-path exploration, and the innovative Fluid Detonation System for a fresh take on this genre:

· Vibrant Anime Aesthetics: Gorgeous game rendering and 2D dynamic characters’ illustrations.

· Intense Combat: Fast-paced duels demanding precision, reflexes, and strategy.

· Epic Boss Battles: Uniquely designed challenges that test mastery.

· Exploration Rewards: Abundant collectibles and upgrades for curious adventurers.

· Flexible Difficulty: Casual mode or hardcore challenges—play it your way.