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You dash through gothic castles in your underwear, chucking lances at zombies while dodging bats that come out of nowhere—it's tough as nails, but pulling off a perfect run feels amazing.
Capcom released Ghouls 'n Ghosts for the Sega Genesis in 1989, bringing a direct arcade port to home consoles. It arrived during a period when platformers were gaining complexity, and this title stood out for its detailed visuals and demanding gameplay. The game was developed and published by Capcom, known for their arcade hits, and it fit right in with the Genesis library's growing reputation for action-oriented titles.
You control the knight Arthur, who must rescue the princess from the demon king Astaroth. The gameplay involves moving screen by screen through haunted forests, crumbling castles, and fiery caverns, defeating monsters with weapons like lances, daggers, and axes. A key mechanic is the double jump, which adds precision to platforming and evasion, while another is the ability to upgrade your armor after collecting certain chests, though losing it makes you vulnerable. The pacing is relentless, with enemies swarming from all directions, and the difficulty is notoriously high, requiring careful pattern recognition and quick reflexes. It feels tense and demanding, but also deeply satisfying when you finally clear a tricky section.
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