Gorgeous hand-drawn Metroidvania coming to PC, consoles this year
SAN FRANCISCO — June 12, 2023 — Ebenezer and The Invisible World, a hand-drawn Metroidvania fantasy reimagination of Charles Dickens’ classic ghost story, A Christmas Carol, from Orbit Studio and Play on Worlds, kicked off Christmas in June with a reveal trailer debuting at yesterday’s PC Gaming Show. The ghosts of Christmas Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via Steam will visit everyone later this year. Play the demo today on Steam.
After his haunting visits from Jacob Marley and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come, Ebenezer Scrooge’s eyes have been opened to the invisible world. He now sees ghosts chained to the mortal world crowding the streets of Victorian-era London. Many seek Ebenezer’s help. Play as miser-turned-hero Ebenezer Scrooge in a story-rich, supernatural fantasy adventure where Christmas spirit and frightening phantoms collide.
On a dark, wintery night, a benevolent spirit warns Ebenezer of a sinister threat looming over London: the Malthus family. Led by Caspar Malthus, the family dreams of a power source able to render the working class irrelevant and susceptible to their wealthy overlords. If anyone can show the Malthus bloodline the error of their greedy ways, it’s Ebenezer.
However, other forces at play seek to keep Ebenezer and his spectral allies from achieving their goal. Unrepentant ghosts, the Malthus Private Guard, Caspar Malthus, a mysterious Dark Spirit, as well as menacing bosses and mini-bosses will test his resolve.
Set off on a journey to save the people of London from Caspar Malthus and a legion of unrepentant ghosts. Encounter friendly spirits, each with a personal story and quest. Help these ghostly allies, then summon them to help defeat enemies or overcome insurmountable obstacles. Glide through the air, smash through walls, defy space and time with teleportation, and combat enemies with the ghosts of a mountaineer, soldier, prisoner, harpoonist, trapeze artist, astronomer, and many more. Over a dozen unique spirits await Ebenezer’s call.
Explore a meticulously hand-drawn Victorian-era London adapted into a non-linear Metroidvania map full of secrets. Uncover hidden rooms and pathways to unlock powerful, game-changing Heirlooms and master a variety of ghostly weapons. Beyond the snow-covered streets, discover the mysteries of magical observatories, forgotten passageways, experimental facilities, advanced technology factories, and even ghostly realms beneath the city.
“Ebenezer and the Invisible World explores the premise of a London filled with ghosts like Jacob Marley,” said Carlos Martin, Founder at Play on Worlds. “In a world inspired by A Christmas Carol, Victorian-era London has become a spectral playground filled with ghosts, friend and foe, and each one you meet has great power.”
Ebenezer and The Invisible World will arrive later this year on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S|One, and PC via Steam. For more information, visit the game’s official website, follow the team on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Reddit, join the community on Discord, and search for #EbenezerGame on social media.
About Play on Worlds
Play on Worlds is a video game company that produces high-quality indie budget games committed to excellence in gameplay and deep universes. The team’s first commercial release is Ebenezer and the Invisible World, a supernatural, fantasy adventure based on Charles Dicken’s classic ghost story, A Christmas Carol.
About Orbit Studio
Orbit Studio was founded in 2016 by a group of passionate game developers with a shared vision of creating captivating and innovative game experiences. Over the years, Orbit has grown from a small indie team to an award-winning, full-fledged game development studio.
