Prepare to step into the cowboy boots of a game developer at the end of his rope. Legendary publisher Acclaim and the masters of Metroidvanias at Swedish indie studio Elden Pixels are thrilled to announce that The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest is now available digitally on the Nintendo Switch and Steam. The game is priced at $14.99, with a 15% launch discount for two weeks on Steam.
The latest offering from the team behind Alwa’s Awakening, Alwa’s Legacy, and A Void Hope, The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest invites players to step into the fractured mind of Fletcher Howie Jr., a developer on the brink of a mental breakdown at the final stages of a massive project. During a post-crunch therapy session, Fletcher becomes trapped in his subconscious and is forced to confront his fears and anxieties in a comedic Metroidvania adventure.
“We put very little thought into marketing viability and a lot of thought into making ourselves laugh,” said Mikael Forslind, co-founder and CEO of Elden Pixels. “Releasing a game is always an anxiety rollercoaster, but this is our fourth time around, so I’m mostly excited to see how people react. And, after all, a few local craft beers usually help smooth out the launch day nerves.”
Watch for our review in the next few days.