Monstervania

A twins, Marta and Lucas, a terrible misfortune has befallen. Mordekai, the Dark Magician of the Forbidden Forest of Vania, has kidnapped their father and he is now their most valuable hostage. If there's one thing for which those lands are known, it's for the terrible dangers that surround them. They say that these lands are inhabited by some of the most violent monsters, which used to have a reputation for being quite peaceful. With the help of the young squire Sura, they must uncover the origin of this behavior and rescue their father. They possess the spirit of hundreds of powerful knights and their hearts are still pure, but will they succeed? Monstervania is a 1- or 2-player action and platforming game in book format, following the true style of metroidvania video games. Embark on the adventure by guiding the heroes, uncover the whereabouts of their missing father, the Defender Knight, and give your all to solve the mystery behind the behavior of the monsters in the Forbidden Forest of Vania. —description from the publisher