Cadillacs & Dinosaurs (930201 etc)

Cadillacs & Dinosaurs (930201 etc)

Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition (YYC bootleg set 2, 920313 etc) [Bootleg]

Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition (YYC bootleg set 2, 920313 etc) [Bootleg]

Penguin Brothers (Japan)

Penguin Brothers (Japan)

Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition (street fighter 2' 920513 etc)

Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition (street fighter 2' 920513 etc)

Neo Bomberman

Neo Bomberman

Donkey Kong (US set 1)

Donkey Kong (US set 1)

Snow Bros. 2 - with new elves

Snow Bros. 2 - with new elves

Metal Slug 2 - Super Vehicle-001/II (NGM-2410) (NGH-2410)

Metal Slug 2 - Super Vehicle-001/II (NGM-2410) (NGH-2410)

Pac-Man (Midway)

Pac-Man (Midway)

Bubble Bobble

Bubble Bobble

Snow Bros. - Nick & Tom (set 1)

Snow Bros. - Nick & Tom (set 1)

The King of Fighters 2002 Super (bootleg) [Bootleg]

The King of Fighters 2002 Super (bootleg) [Bootleg]

Metal Slug X - Super Vehicle-001 (NGM-2500)(NGH-2500)

Metal Slug X - Super Vehicle-001 (NGM-2500)(NGH-2500)

Metal Slug 3 (NGM-2560)

Metal Slug 3 (NGM-2560)

Tumble Pop (World)

Tumble Pop (World)

Pang (World)

Pang (World)

Knights of the Round (911127 etc)

Knights of the Round (911127 etc)

Neo Turf Masters / Big Tournament Golf

Neo Turf Masters / Big Tournament Golf

Street Hoop / Street Slam / Dunk Dream (DEM-004) (DEH-004)

Street Hoop / Street Slam / Dunk Dream (DEM-004) (DEH-004)

Street Fighter III 2nd Impact: Giant Attack (USA 970930)

Street Fighter III 2nd Impact: Giant Attack (USA 970930)

Kung-Fu Master

Kung-Fu Master

SNK vs. Capcom - SVC Chaos Super Plus (bootleg) [Bootleg]

SNK vs. Capcom - SVC Chaos Super Plus (bootleg) [Bootleg]

Garou - Mark of the Wolves (NGM-2530)

Garou - Mark of the Wolves (NGM-2530)

Double Dragon (Neo-Geo)

Double Dragon (Neo-Geo)

The King of Fighters '97 oroshi plus 2003 [Bootleg]

The King of Fighters '97 oroshi plus 2003 [Bootleg]

Shinobi (set 6, System 16A, unprotected)

Shinobi (set 6, System 16A, unprotected)

Aero Fighters 2 / Sonic Wings 2

Aero Fighters 2 / Sonic Wings 2

The King of Fighters '97 Plus 2003 (bootleg / hack) [Bootleg]

The King of Fighters '97 Plus 2003 (bootleg / hack) [Bootleg]

The King of Fighters 2001 Plus (set 1, bootleg / hack) [Bootleg]

The King of Fighters 2001 Plus (set 1, bootleg / hack) [Bootleg]

The Punisher (930422 etc)

The Punisher (930422 etc)

Mega Man 2 - the power fighters (960708 USA)

Mega Man 2 - the power fighters (960708 USA)

Dig Dug (rev 2)

Dig Dug (rev 2)

Golden Axe: The Revenge of Death Adder (World, Rev B)

Golden Axe: The Revenge of Death Adder (World, Rev B)

Golden Axe (set 6, US, 8751 317-123A)

Golden Axe (set 6, US, 8751 317-123A)

Super Pang (World 900914)

Super Pang (World 900914)

Neo-Geo Cup '98 - The Road to the Victory

Neo-Geo Cup '98 - The Road to the Victory

Pac-Mania

Pac-Mania

The King of Fighters 2003 (NGM-2710)

The King of Fighters 2003 (NGM-2710)

Frogger

Frogger

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Turtles in Time (4 Players ver. UAA)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Turtles in Time (4 Players ver. UAA)

Spin Master / Miracle Adventure

Spin Master / Miracle Adventure

The King of Fighters '94 (NGM-055)(NGH-055)

The King of Fighters '94 (NGM-055)(NGH-055)

Ghosts'n Goblins (US)

Ghosts'n Goblins for Classic Arcade focuses on movement rhythm, jump timing, and route discovery. Check the build details, learn the controls, and play directly in the browser.

Published
1985
Added
2025-09-28
Platform
Classic Arcade

Overview

About Ghosts'n Goblins (US)

Ghosts'n Goblins (US) is a legendary side-scrolling action platformer where you play as knight Arthur on a quest to rescue Princess Prin-Prin from the demon king Astaroth. Originally an arcade classic, this gothic horror-themed game challenges players with its relentless difficulty and supernatural enemy encounters.

  • Classic Arcade Challenge: Experience the raw, intense difficulty that defined arcade gaming, featuring limited continues and unforgiving enemy patterns
  • Iconic Character Designs: Battle memorable gothic horror enemies including zombies, red devils, and the terrifying demon king Astaroth
  • Weapon & Armor System: Collect multiple weapon types and protective armor that gets knocked off in comical fashion when Arthur takes damage

What stands out

This retro game offers an authentic arcade experience that pushed players to their limits, making victory incredibly rewarding. Its blend of challenging gameplay, memorable enemies, and gothic atmosphere creates a timeless classic that defines 80s arcade gaming.

  • Ultimate Gaming Challenge: Test your skills against one of gaming's most notorious difficulty curves, creating legendary bragging rights
  • Pure Retro Atmosphere: Immerse yourself in the gothic horror world that blends spooky visuals with intense platforming action
  • Nostalgic Gameplay Loop: Relive the quarter-munching excitement of classic arcade design with progressive power-ups and punishing consequences

Play notes

Master Arthur's journey through six haunted stages by dodging enemies, collecting weapons, and battling supernatural foes

  • 1. Movement & Jumping: Use arrow keys or WASD to move left and right, and press Space bar to jump over obstacles and enemies
  • 2. Combat Basics: Press Z key to throw your equipped weapon at enemies and automatically switch weapons when collecting power-ups
  • 3. Survival Strategy: Collect armor to withstand damage, navigate six challenging stages, and defeat Astaroth to face the true final challenge

FAQ

Why is Ghosts'n Goblins considered so difficult?

The game features relentless enemy patterns, limited continues, and requires beating it twice on higher difficulty to see the true ending

What happens when Arthur gets hit by an enemy?

Arthur loses his armor on the first hit and appears in his heart-patterned underwear; a second hit without armor costs a life

Do I really have to beat the game twice to finish it?

Yes, after defeating Astaroth once, you must replay the entire game on harder difficulty to face the true final boss