Ghostly Matter

About

Ghostly Matter mixes action platforming with puzzle solving in a world of the supernatural. You play a researcher investigating a missing colleague in 1986, armed with ghost-busting tools and a penchant for exploration. The game tasks you with navigating interconnected haunted locations, battling spectral foes, and collecting lore to unlock new areas. Combat involves dodging attacks and using ranged weapons while platforming sections demand precise jumps and timing. Environmental secrets and branching paths encourage revisiting zones after gaining upgrades. The story unfolds through scattered documents and environmental storytelling rather than cutscenes. The game's retro synth score and pixel art style create a distinct 80s vibe that fans of the era might appreciate. Some players note the combat can feel sluggish at times but praise the level design for rewarding curiosity. Community ratings sit around 7.5/10 on average. What sets it apart is the balance between combat and exploration, with ghostly enemies requiring specific tactics and environments hiding collectibles that expand your abilities. The narrative hints at deeper mysteries without over-explaining, letting you piece together the professor's fate through environmental clues.