Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection

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"Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection" is a challenging side-scrolling platformer game. Players control a knight named Arthur, battling through hordes of undead enemies and bosses in order to save a princess. The game features updated graphics and gameplay mechanics while staying true to the classic style of the original games in the series. Cooperative play is available, allowing a second player to join in as a support character.

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 958 reviews

graphics84 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

The game beautifully updates the classic Ghosts 'n Goblins with a charming new art style and quality of life improvements.
Multiple difficulty levels make the game accessible to both newcomers and veterans, allowing players to enjoy the challenge at their own pace.
The addition of a magic system and unlockable abilities adds depth to the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.

The game's difficulty can feel unfair due to random enemy spawns and a lack of control over jumps, leading to frustrating deaths.
Some players find the controls sluggish and unresponsive, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
The default option to restart from the beginning of a level after dying can be frustrating, as it may erase progress made at checkpoints.

graphics
185 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some praising the beautiful, storybook-inspired art style and vibrant visuals that evoke nostalgia, while others criticize the flash-game aesthetic and poor animations. Many players appreciate the modern updates that maintain the essence of the original titles, though some express a desire for an option to switch to classic pixel art. Overall, the visuals are seen as a significant aspect of the game's charm, despite some technical issues and personal preferences regarding the art style.
- “Resurrection beautifully updates the look and charm of these old games with an updated soundtrack and storybook graphical style I personally love.”
- “Graphically, Capcom has opted for a storybook-esque look throughout the entire game.”
- “The graphics look great and keep with the classic look of the arcade and console titles.”
- “The graphics are incredibly bad and the animations are awful.”
- “Visuals are terrible; I don't even know why Capcom did so poorly with this game.”
- “It's a 2D platformer with underwhelming graphics; there is no reason the performance should be this terrible.”
gameplay
151 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection" is a mix of nostalgia and frustration, maintaining the series' hallmark punishing difficulty while introducing new mechanics like a skill tree and alternate level paths. While some players appreciate the tight controls and creative level design, others criticize the game for its outdated mechanics and perceived unfairness, particularly in comparison to the original titles. Overall, it appeals to fans of classic action platformers but may deter those seeking modern gameplay experiences.
- “What is very satisfying in this game is discovering that even in the hardest mode ('legend') it is perfectly possible to dominate the gameplay, after many, many, many attempts, of course.”
- “Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection is a classic, white-knuckle, action platformer where memorization, twitch gameplay, and a healthy dose of luck are a necessary recipe for success.”
- “This game captures the addicting yet difficult gameplay of the classic arcade platformers, and breathes new life with a charming new art style and quality of life improvements.”
- “I love ghosts 'n goblins on NES, but this game ruined the original gameplay.”
- “This takes all of the difficulty of the originals but none of the skill-based gameplay and simply throws a clunky Arthur to a mess of enemies and projectiles with somewhat recognizable skins and areas.”
- “The game moves and feels pretty awful; while it does look pretty, the actual gameplay feels decades old.”
music
95 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received largely positive feedback, with many praising its nostalgic renditions of classic tunes and modern arrangements that enhance the overall experience. While some players found certain tracks repetitive after extended play, the soundtrack effectively captures the spirit of the original games and complements the vibrant visuals. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and atmosphere.
- “The music features great renditions of classic ghosts 'n' goblins tunes, sounding modern while still capturing the spirit of the originals.”
- “The soundtrack largely consists of familiar tunes from the original games, some arrangements of the classic ghosts ‘n goblins theme, and brand new music which is equally as good.”
- “Overall, I love how this version was redone with the graphics and nostalgic music.”
- “I guess the song is irritating after the 9000000th loop in a row, tbh.”
- “The music is pretty average and sometimes the graphics can be quite ugly.”
- “And the weak soundtrack seals the deal!”
story
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection" is a nostalgic retelling of the classic tale, where King Arthur embarks on a quest to rescue his kidnapped daughter from a demonic horde. Presented in a charming storybook art style, the game balances its faithful homage to the original series with updated visuals and music, while maintaining the challenging gameplay fans expect. Despite its simple premise, the narrative is enriched by familiar characters and iconic locations, creating a visually captivating experience that resonates with both new players and long-time fans.
- “Resurrection beautifully updates the look and charm of these old games with an updated soundtrack and storybook graphical style I personally love.”
- “Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection basically retells the classic Ghosts 'n Goblins story but through the lens of a pop-up fairy tale book.”
- “But it does keep a good balance between staying faithful to the series' trademark difficulty while still drawing you into the world of this pop-up storybook fairy tale.”
- “It is a bare bones arcade experience, but with great nostalgic music and charming 2D graphics reminiscent of storybook illustrations and a paper cut-out animation aesthetic.”
- “Everyone is dead, and those who aren't are undead, and everything is destroyed... so you're on a mission to... kill Lucifer and dig two graves?”
- “Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection plays it a bit too safe when it comes to being the first sequel in 15 years, instead opting for a polished-up retelling of Arthur's quest to rescue his fair maiden from the clutches of evil demons not once but twice.”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and time-consuming, detracting from the overall experience. Many express frustration over the lack of weapon selection at the start of stages, which adds to the monotony without providing meaningful challenge. Overall, the grinding is seen as a significant flaw that makes the game feel inferior to its predecessors.
- “Regarding weapon selection, I do think there could be a way to choose which weapons you want to start a stage, since farming the layout you want for your next ordeal is not even challenging, just time-consuming and adds nothing to the experience.”
- “I really didn't want to give this a bad review; I have fond memories of the original entries. I tried for hours to like this one, but this version is just tragically inferior to its predecessors, being maddeningly tedious and difficult in a way the originals never were.”
- “Such tedious gameplay will make your experience unfulfilling.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a mixed bag; while it runs well on various platforms, including the Nintendo Switch and budget PCs, many users report frequent freezes, bugs, and glitches that detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, some players appreciate the graphics and aesthetic, indicating that performance can vary significantly.
- “The Nintendo Switch version runs great as well.”
- “This game runs great on my budget PC with a Ryzen 5 5600, 40 GB of CL-16 3200MHz Corsair RGB Pro RAM, and an ASRock Phantom Gaming OC Edition Radeon RX 6600 XT.”
- “I will say this is an extremely difficult game, but it runs great and looks good.”
- “And that's just what this game has: freezes and bugs, and lots of them.”
- “This feels cheap and buggy as hell.”
- “The game offers some nice graphics and a nice aesthetic, although there are some ugly glitches here and there.”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting poor performance despite its simple 2D graphics. Many users noted a frustrating 60 fps cap and sluggish character movement, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the optimization issues are seen as unjustifiable given the game's visual simplicity.
- “As I'm writing this, I don't have much time logged into the Steam version, but I played the game a lot on Switch, and I made sure to check the Steam version's performance and configurations; everything is good.”
- “On the performance side of things, the game immediately impresses with the 60 fps cap.”
- “It's a 2D platformer with underwhelming graphics; there is no reason the performance should be this terrible.”
- “On the performance side of things, the game immediately shoots itself in the foot with the 60 fps cap.”
- “Arthur runs slowly, but the whole game is paced around it.”
replayability
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The game offers significant replayability through upgradeable powers, a skill tree, and the option to choose different maps, catering to both casual players and completionists. Players can enjoy unique shadow stages and the challenge of unlocking hidden collectibles, while the revamped visuals and varied arsenal enhance the overall experience. Overall, the combination of progression elements and multiple gameplay options ensures that players will find plenty of reasons to revisit the game.
- “With an added skill tree for abilities and hidden collectibles, this adds a nice sense of progression and lots of replay value to the adventure for both casual players and hardcore completionists.”
- “With the revamped visuals, the varied arsenal at Arthur’s disposal, and the replayability that comes with unlocking the true ending, Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection is an entertaining old-school title that has stood the test of time.”
- “Irregardless, there's plenty of enjoyment to be had with each successive stage clear and plenty of replay value with shadow stages feeling unique from their 'normal' counterparts.”
- “Not to mention the upgrade system and the different powers you unlock adds a ton of replay value.”
- “With the revamped visuals, the varied arsenal at Arthur’s disposal, and the replayability that comes with unlocking the true ending, Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection is an entertaining old-school title that has stood the test of time – just expect a bit of a tough time fighting your way through the demon lord’s minions.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is often perceived as unintentional, with players finding the surprise traps and unfair deaths more frustrating than funny. While some may appreciate the dark comedy of unexpected challenges, many reviews highlight that the humor stems from the game's flaws rather than intentional comedic design.
- “But yeah, get ready for some hilariously unfair deaths.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users noting that the music, graphics, and effects work together to create an engaging and enjoyable experience. The evolving soundtrack enhances the ambiance, adapting to the needs of each stage and contributing to the overall fun.
- “The music brings the same atmosphere, graphics, and effects; it is a lot of fun!”
- “Music has also evolved, offering an atmospheric experience as needed per stage.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, leading many users to suggest that players should instead opt for an emulator to satisfy their nostalgia without spending money.
- “Save your money and get an emulator if you're craving some nostalgia, because this dumpster fire of a cash grab won't scratch that itch.”

74%Critics’ scoreBased on 39 critic reviews

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