Ghosts ‘n Goblins is a side-scrolling action-platformer developed and published by Capcom for the NES, ported from the 1985 arcade original. The knight Arthur battles through demon-filled stages to rescue Princess Prin-Prin from the demon king Astaroth, throwing lances and other weapons. A single hit strips his armor, a second kills him, and beating the game once requires a second loop. It is famous for its difficulty.
How To Play Ghosts ‘n Goblins
Control
Action
D-Pad
Move; crouch; climb ladders
A Button
Jump
B Button
Throw weapon (lance, dagger, axe, torch)
Start
Pause
About Ghosts ‘n Goblins
Release date
Arcade (JP): September 1985 · Famicom (JP): June 13, 1986 · NES (NA): 1986 · NES (EU): 1989
Developer
Capcom (NES port by Micronics)
Publisher
Capcom
Platform
NES / Famicom; originally Arcade, plus many home computers
Sheldon has spent over a decade immersed in retro gaming, from NES classics to arcade gems. He's deeply passionate about preserving gaming history and helping others rediscover these timeless titles. When he's not gaming, Shaun writes about the evolution of video games and their cultural impact.
