Ebenezer and the Invisible World (v1.2.0.1)

A haunted Victorian London becomes the stage for a surprisingly heartfelt action-platforming adventure, with Ebenezer Scrooge cast as an aging hero rather than a miser in need of redemption. Ebenezer and the Invisible World turns Dickensian ghost lore into a hand-drawn Metroidvania, pitting Scrooge and his spectral companions against industrialist Caspar Malthus, his private army, and a spreading supernatural corruption. The mood balances gloomy alleyways, factories, and graveyards with colorful animation and an earnest story about restless spirits trying to resolve the pain that binds them to the living.

Players guide Scrooge through interconnected districts, fighting guards and hostile Unrepentant Ghosts while gradually opening routes that were previously out of reach. Combat revolves around basic attacks, evasive movement, and the powers supplied by the ghosts recruited along the way, while traversal allies add useful abilities such as new jumping options, aerial movement, and other tools for bypassing obstacles. Exploration follows the familiar ability-gated Metroidvania rhythm: find a new spirit, revisit earlier streets with its power, uncover hidden chambers, and gather Ether, Iron, and Mugwort for upgrades and equipment. Side quests flesh out each ghost’s personal history, so progression carries more narrative weight than simply ticking off collectible upgrades.

The strongest feature is its visual identity, with expressive, frame-by-frame animation giving London’s inhabitants and otherworldly threats the feel of an illustrated Victorian storybook in motion. Its map design rewards careful note-taking and curiosity, though players expecting the razor-sharp combat challenge of Hollow Knight may find the focus here lies more on atmosphere, exploration, and character-driven quests. Fans of Ghost Song, Bloodstained, or classic Castlevania-style backtracking should appreciate its traditional structure and unusually warm take on Scrooge’s world. It suits newcomers to Metroidvanias who want a story-led adventure, while genre veterans can enjoy hunting every secret path and rare crafting material.