
Release
Jul 1987
Player score
Awaiting reviews
Platform families
Not announced
Connected releases
Core game only
Game data from IGDB
Editorial overview
What it is
Port of Makaimura/Ghost 'n Goblins for the NEC PC-8801.
The premise
In Ghosts 'n Goblins, the player assumes the role of Arthur, a knight who must venture into the Demon Realm village in order to rescue his princess sweetheart. Arthur uses a variety of projectile weapons such as lances, axes, and daggers to eliminate anything that stands in his way.
Play styles
Single player
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Perspective
Side view
Themes
Action · Fantasy · Horror
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PC-8800 Series