Orbit Studio and Play on Worlds have announced the release of Ebenezer and the Invisible World for PC and consoles. The game reimagines and continues the classic Charles Dickens story, A Christmas Carol, with unique Metroidvania gameplay. Fans can buy a copy on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.
Developers are keen to showcase how it’s possible to take a 19th-century story and translate it into a platforming action title. To do so, they have released a new trailer to showcase the gameplay action and set the stage for their unique take on a classic tale.
Features include
- Meet and unlock powerful Ghosts, each with their own stories and quests to complete, lending their powers to Ebenezer on this adventure.
- Explore Victorian-era London across multiple regions of the city and uncover the dark secrets of the Malthus family.
- Traverse the world in extraordinary ways with the help of Movement Ghosts, including trapeze artists Rose and Flossie Reed, mountaineer Victoria Peak, professor of time and space Haley Hall, and many others.
- Use each Ghost’s special ability to explore the world while fighting a legion of Unrepentant Ghosts who have descended upon London since the return of the Dark Spirit.
- Enjoy the narrative through dialogues and in-game cutscenes and learn the tragic backstories of Ghosts now tethered to the mortal world.
- Learn and master an intricate map in a classic non-linear, ability gated, Metroidvania.
- Collect limited materials such as Ether, Iron, and Mugwort to unlock new items and abilities.
- Discover secret areas and rare materials.
- All art is hand-drawn featuring frame-by-frame coloring and animations.
Check out the official site for Ebenezer and the Invisible World for more details.