Ghosts 'n Goblins

Ghosts 'n Goblins (VC Arcade)

1985

System
Virtual Console Arcade
Publisher
Capcom
Developer
Capcom

6.8

Game Rating

User Ratings: 5

Our Review: 7/10

Overview

Number of Players
Single Player
Genre
Action
Release Date

Arcade

  • US 19th Sep 1985

Virtual Console Arcade

  • JP 19th Sep 1985

Wii (Wii Shop)

  • US 10th Jan 2011, 800 points
  • EU 7th Jan 2011, 800 points
  • JP 16th Nov 2010
Series
Ghosts 'n Goblins, Ghouls 'n Ghosts
Also Available On
GBC, NES

Screenshots (8)

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Reviews

  • Review Ghosts 'n Goblins (Virtual Console / Virtual Console Arcade)

    The original quarter-eating monster returns

    Over two years ago, before Nintendo introduced the Virtual Console Arcade, Capcom released the NES port of Ghosts 'n Goblins on Virtual Console. Arguably the most well-known version of the game out there, it's infamous for being an incredibly challenging and, frequently, totally unfair game. While it would...

About The Game

Ghosts ‘n Goblins is a classic game that packs a heavy punch (and lance).

Experience the smash arcade hit from 1985 as you help Arthur defeat hordes of monsters in his attempt to rescue the princess. The first (and possibly only) game in which taking a hit reduces you to your underwear.