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Ghosts 'N Goblins

by Capcom·published by Capcom, Elite Systems

1 September 1985E37
PCDOSGame Boy ColorNintendoGBAAmigaNESAtari STCommodore 64ZX Spectrum

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Ghosts 'N Goblins is a sideways scrolling action platformer spread over six levels, each of which must be completed within three minutes (or a life is lost), taking in forest, village, mountain and cavern settings with increasing difficulty.

Arthur the brave knight must rescue his beloved Princess from the Demon King Astaroth and his forces - amongst them are the various undead (ghosts, zombies), bats, ogres and goblins. Other challenges include moving platforms, ladders and water/fire hazards.

The player can walk left and right, jump, and is also equipped with a lance to use as a weapon. Getting hit by enemies causes Arthur to lose his armor and run around in his underpants, getting hit again will cause the player to lose a life. As in most games in this genre, the player can pick up power-ups such as daggers and bombs during the course of the game, giving the player greater firepower.

Ways to play

Modes

Single playerMultiplayer

Perspective

Side view

Included in

Capcom Coin-Op Collection Volume 1CapcomCapcom Generations 2: Chronicles of ArthurArcade Hits 2 in 1Capcom Arcade Cabinet

Ported as

MakaimuraGhosts 'n GoblinsMakaimuraGhosts 'n Goblins Mobile

Languages

2 languages, with audio, subtitles and interface
Languageaudiosubtitlesinterface
English——
Japanese——

Also known as

Capcom Arcade Cabinet: Ghosts 'N Goblins — PSN title

Ghost 'N Goblins — NES European title

Ghosts 'N Goblins Mobile — Android/iPhone/iPad title

Makai-mura — Japanese title

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Developer

Capcom

Released

1 September 1985

Platforms

PCDOSGame Boy ColorNintendoGBAAmigaNESAtari STCommodore 64ZX SpectrumAmstrad CPCBREWWindowsXboxXbox 360DoJaPlayStationPS3WiiBrowserMobileiOSAndroidPC-88iPad3DSCommodore 16, Plus/4FM-7Wii UArcadeSwitch

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Tags

Side view2D scrollingPlatformShooterDirect controlFantasy