Petoons Studio is excited to reveal its upcoming Metroidvania rat-themed game Curse of the Sea Rats. The title has been fully funded on Kickstarter and is expecting a full release on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC in April of next year.

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A new trailer has been released to celebrate the funded status showing a brief glimpse into a wild ratty world. This game will combine both 2D and 3D graphics into a unique blend that is sure to send players scurrying for more.

Explore an island full of diabolic creatures and brutal bosses all commanded by the evil rat pirate Flora Burn. As you battle through the game, you will carve your own path to freedom in a non-linear narrative that will take your across the coast of Ireland in 1777.

Enjoy a classic hand-drawn style that takes players back to the golden era of Disney style animation. With a mix between 2D models and 3D environments, players can experience a unique 2.5D side-scrolling adventure that will revolutionize their platforming experience.

Explore a massive map with hundreds of rooms waiting to be discovered. As you fight enemies, complete quests, and solve puzzles, you will quickly learn more about the situation on this mysterious island of Ireland.

The game will come pre-loaded with four playable characters, each with their own weapons and special abilities just waiting to be upgraded. Choose your rat, and adventure forth in a blaze of plundering glory.

Secret rooms, special items, and multiple endings are hidden among the game’s details, waiting for the most perceptive and dedicated players to find them all. Test your skill and complete over 12 hours of gameplay experience in this seafaring adventure.

Fans will find the game comes with both a Single-Player mode and a Local Co-Op mode that will allow up to four players to join forces and defeat baddies. Work with your friends and make your way through this epic adventure.

Intros, animations, and more will allow players to discover the story behind their characters and learn the truth behind the Curse of the Sea Rats.

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This is a cartoonish game that is sure to delight fans of all ages. Interested players can find Curse of the Sea Rats on their main website. Prepare for a full launch in April of next year when this game makes its debut on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.  Sharpen your swords and get to swinging to stop these evil rat pirates.