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Ghosts'n Goblins (US)
Master the classic Ghouls'n Ghosts platformer in this retro arcade challenge. Fight horrors, uncover secrets, and test your knightly mettle. Are you braver?
What is Ghosts'n Goblins?
Ghosts'n Goblins is a notoriously difficult side-scrolling action platformer arcade game where players control the valiant knight, Arthur, on a quest to rescue the Princess Prin-Prins (a.k.a Guinevere) from the clutches of the demon king, Astaroth. It's a relentless gauntlet of zombies, demons, and other monsters spread across two grueling loops. Known for its punishing one-hit defeat when struck without armor, the game demands precise timing and relentless perseverance. Its challenge is legendary even among seasoned gamers.
Infamous High-Stakes Armor System
Arthur can take an extra hit while wearing his shining suit of armor. Take one blow, and you get knocked into a state of partial undies and must navigate the treacherous path more carefully. If a second hit lands, you'll perish instantly in your boxers.
Expanded Knightly Arsenal
You gain new ranged weapons of the demon-slaying variety, such as the Lance or Throwing Knives, by defeating enemies and collecting their dropped weapon chests. Some weapons offer superior range and power than your baseline throwing javelins, though you only get one at a time.
Brutally Twisted Double-Play Rule
Prepare to push far into the game and battle the final boss, only to find out you just finished the first full loop. You truly must complete two entire playthroughs—with heightened difficulty the second time—to see the genuine finale.
Why choose Ghosts'n Goblins?
It's the gaming rite-of-passage title, representing one of the industry's most infamous tests of raw, old-school skill that only the bravest dare to try and even fewer genuinely vanquish properly. Players of a tougher age will appreciate its demanding nature and unyielding retro spirit, making you earn every inch as a knight willing to charge through hordes of the supernatural with sheer grit to rescue your noble love.
Relish Pure, Uncompromising Challenge
Experience the legendary difficulty that birthed a genre of brutal platformers and the notion that victory in Ghosts'n Goblins is itself a crowning achievement worth boasting.
Savor Classic Visual and Audio Nostalgia
Take in the vibrant (and haunting) old-school sprites, the atmospheric stages like the Graveyard and the final Demon Castle interior, and an insanely catchy and thrilling monster-slaying soundtrack that remains iconic among arcade favorites to this day.
Master Skills Transferable to Many Gamers and Many Games
Honing skills for anticipating threats, managing your armor state, mastering projectile weapon timing, and developing rock-solid persistence against seemingly impossible odds will elevate any hardcore player in a multitude of more modern games.
How to play Ghosts'n Goblins?
Arthur is pummel if struck even once without his armor on display; your mission is to navigate through every stage of monsters while gathering superior weapons and conquering final bosses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ghosts'n Goblins