Kotama and Academy Citadel Review: Is This Anime Metroidvania Worth Buying in 2026?
Dive into Kotama and Academy Citadel, a fast-paced sci-fi Metroidvania with fluid combat, anime visuals, and academy intrigue. Full review reveals
Kotama and Academy Citadel Review: Is This Anime Metroidvania Worth Buying in 2026?
Kotama and Academy Citadel is a 2D Metroidvania game released in early 2026 by Atomstring Games, blending high-speed combat, exploration, and anime-inspired sci-fi storytelling set in a mysterious academy city. Players control Kotama, a bold exchange student gunning for the top title of "Carmel Star" by battling rivals, solving student quests, and uncovering buried secrets in Caramel Academy City. With its stylish mechanics like Chronofluid detonation and weapon switching, the game delivers around 20 hours of tight platforming and boss fights, making it a solid pick for genre fans despite some rough edges. Story and Setting Kotama arrives at the elite Caramel Academy City, a sprawling campus ruled by the smartest and strongest students, on her first day determined to claim the prestigious Carmel Star title. This honor goes to the most popular contender based on votes earned through feats like defeating top students from rival academies (Art, Biology, etc.) and helping peers w…