Publisher PQube and developer Petoons Studio have revealed character details for their cooperative action platformer Curse of the Sea Rats, launching in early 2023 for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
In Curse of the Sea Rats, the crew of your ship has been changed into rats by a pirate witch. Play as one of four rats, each with their own abilities: David Douglas, Buffalo Calf, Bussa, and Akane Yamakawa. As you explore the world you will take on challenging bosses and unlock various abilities, either solo or in local co-op for up to four players.
Check out some key features and the new character trailer below:
Classic metroidvania platforming & combat - Explore and fight your way through a wide variety of intriguing locales along the 18th century Irish coast
4 iconic heroes with individual playstyles and skill trees - Develop your skills as David Douglas, Buffalo Calf, Bussa, and Akane Yamakawa
Stunning hand-drawn art and animations - 2D animation inspired by classic animated films combines seamlessly with detailed 3D environments
Get Spiritual - Gather Spiritual Energy and use it to upgrade your characters with extensive skill trees!
Local co-op for up to 4 players - Drop-in/out at any point using the flexible local co-op mode
Challenging boss battles - Take on Flora Burn’s elite crew! Study and learn their complex attack patterns to emerge victorious
Item collecting & inventory management - Search for hidden treasure and purchase items from the quartermaster to give you the edge in battle
