Ghostly Matter

Ghostly Matter is a metroidvania in which Professor Penderghast, an expert in capturing ghosts and other supernatural creatures, investigates the disappearance of his friend and colleague Melvil. After receiving Melvil’s desperate call for help over the radio, Penderghast follows clues to Blackwood mansion, a remote estate in northern Scotland said to be under a terrible curse. You explore the haunted house, solve puzzles, collect items and uncover what happened, while fighting enemies with weapons and explosives.

Explore Blackwood

The open world map contains over 600 rooms across more than 20 settings. You find clues and talk to NPCs to piece the story together, and use the polterscope visor to reveal ghosts and other hidden items. More than 100 collectibles and lots of puzzles are scattered throughout the game.

Fight supernatural enemies

The game has over 40 enemies divided into three categories, as well as 10 bosses. You can use six weapons, whose behaviour varies depending on the enemy’s class, and find 14 power-ups, some inspired by ghost hunters.

Adventure mechanics

Platforming and action are combined with mechanics from graphic adventures. The game also includes a customisable CRT filter, with settings for blur, curved screen, desaturation and glitch effects, and references to 1980s pop culture.