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Ghost's 'n Goblins
Ghost's 'n GoblinsBattle demons as Sir Arthur in a brutally tough fantasy platformer.
Haunted Castle
Haunted CastleClassic horror action beats the undead in a haunted fortress
Overview
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Ghosts 'n Goblins is a classic arcade platform game where you control Sir Arthur, a knight on a quest to rescue Princess Prin Prin from Satan. The game challenges players with relentless enemies, limited lives, and a strict time limit per level. Known for its punishing difficulty, the title requires precise timing, strategic weapon use, and the ability to survive after losing your armor. Only the cross weapon can defeat the final boss, and a true ending demands a replay on higher difficulty.

Haunted Castle is a retro platform hack-and-slash game where players battle through a spooky castle filled with monsters and traps. Developed and published by Konami, it originally launched in 1987 and later appeared on PlayStation 2. The game offers single‑player arcade action with fast‑paced combat, atmospheric horror visuals, and a nostalgic challenge for fans of classic side‑scroll beat ’em ups.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Platformers
Hack & Slash
Best for
Hardcore retro gamers
Retro gamers and horror fans
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
$9.99−50%
release date
1985-07-07
1987-12-26
Specifications
developer
Capcom
Konami
publisher
Capcom, Elite Systems
Konami
age rating
ESRB E
ESRB E
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player
critic score
90/100
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Iconic retro graphics
  • Deeply challenging gameplay
  • Varied enemy designs
  • Memorable boss encounters
  • Authentic retro graphics and sound
  • Challenging boss encounters
  • Simple yet satisfying combat
  • Good value for a classic title
Cons
  • Very high difficulty may frustrate newcomers
  • Limited lives and strict time limits
  • No modern save system
  • Limited to single‑player
  • Repetitive enemy designs
  • Outdated save system on original releases
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