Akupara Games to Publish Retro 2D Action Game AOKAKI
AOKAKI pairs tokusatsu-inspired character design with Castlevania-style gothic pixel art, and its publishing deal with Akupara Games signals a notable indie pickup for the retro action genre.
Reporting from 1 source: Game Spark.
Akupara Games announced it will publish AOKAKI, a 2D action platformer by Concha Indigo, during its Akupara Direct showcase on September 6. The game follows an insect-like ronin inspired by Kamen Rider and Castlevania. It is scheduled for release on PC via Steam in 2027.
Akupara Games revealed its publishing role for AOKAKI during the Akupara Direct stream on September 6 local time. The game is a 2D action platformer set in a feudal Japanese world inhabited by samurai of varying insect sizes. The protagonist, Aokaki, returns to a war-torn homeland and confronts the shogun's forces and former allies.
The developer cites Kamen Rider and Android Kikaider as inspirations for Aokaki's design, alongside a personal interest in insects. Castlevania influences the gothic art style, pixel art, and 8-bit-style music, while the game also aims to achieve effects beyond original 8-bit hardware limits.
Combat focuses on sword attacks, parrying for counters, deflecting ranged attacks, and timing strikes. Steam lists Akupara Games and its sub-label Kallisti Games as publishers, with a new trailer accompanying the announcement. AOKAKI is planned for PC via Steam in 2027, with a demo currently lacking Japanese language support.
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