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Ghosts'n DJs

85%Game Brain Score
music, humor
story
85% User Score Based on 124 reviews

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Inspired by the classic arcade hit Ghosts'n Goblins and fully created by the house music legend Dr. Kucho!, Ghosts'n DJs is a pixel-art run and gun side-scrolling action platformer set in a parallel universe in which the music scene is being dominated by fake artists and DJ’s.

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85%
Audience ScoreBased on 124 reviews
music18 positive mentions

  • The game is a fun homage to Ghosts 'n Goblins, featuring enjoyable gameplay, crisp controls, and a humorous storyline.
  • It offers a variety of power-ups and difficulty options, making it accessible yet challenging for players.
  • The pixel art graphics and electronic music, especially from artists like deadmau5, enhance the overall experience and nostalgia.
  • The game suffers from balance issues, with some players finding it overly difficult even on lower settings, and certain power-ups feeling like downgrades.
  • There are bugs and clunky mechanics, such as getting stuck or unresponsive controls, which detract from the gameplay experience.
  • The menu system is frustrating, lacking options to easily change settings or exit, leading to a cumbersome user experience.
  • music
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise the amazing electronic soundtrack featuring artists like deadmau5 and appreciate the option to switch between different tracks, others criticize the orchestral elements as boring and not fitting for a game centered around DJs and electronic music. Overall, fans of electronic music find the soundtrack engaging and addictive, enhancing the gameplay experience.

    • “The music is absolutely amazing and you will want to turn up the volume.”
    • “I love that there are two different soundtracks to choose from.”
    • “Includes music made by the greatest of all time, deadmau5, and a guy called Dr. Kucho!”
    • “The problem is the music.”
    • “The game is all about DJs and electronic music, but the game's soundtrack is nothing but boring orchestra.”
    • “I recommend for the gameplay if you turn the music off.”
  • humor
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its clever parodies and nostalgic references that resonate with both music lovers and gamers. The storyline is engaging enough to keep players invested, and the comedic elements enhance the overall enjoyment, making it a standout feature of the game. Overall, the humor effectively contributes to the game's charm and entertainment value.

    • “The storyline is interesting enough to want to actually read what they are saying and the humor is great!”
    • “Very good game, full of humor, uncool people and above all nostalgia for one of the best games of all time.”
    • “It puts the fun in funny, making fun of musical superstars and putting them in a game about how all music today is the same, making it a fun game for music lovers and gamers.”
  • gameplay
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally praised for its enjoyable mechanics and fun factor, with comparisons to classic titles like Ghosts 'n Goblins. Players appreciate the simple yet engaging gameplay, though some feel that the music can detract from the experience. Overall, the game offers good graphics and a challenging experience, making it a worthwhile play, despite some concerns about accessing bonus levels.

    • “Gameplay is great, totally feels like Ghosts 'n Goblins.”
    • “Very nice little game - cool visuals, challenging gameplay... what else could you ask for?”
    • “Simple mechanics, very enjoyable to play and waste time on.”
    • “It feels completely out of place and doesn't match the frantic nature of the gameplay.”
    • “I recommend for the gameplay if you turn the music off.”
  • story
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is engaging and humorous, featuring unique elements like ghost DJs, which adds to its satirical charm and charitable mission. However, some players find the difficulty level hinders their ability to fully enjoy the narrative, as they struggle to progress through the game. Overall, the storyline is entertaining enough to encourage players to pay attention to the dialogue.

    • “The storyline is interesting enough to want to actually read what they are saying, and the humor is great!”
    • “The game is very entertaining and I believe that whoever plays it understands that this is meant to be a satirical arcade-type game with a very honest mission around promoting charity.”
    • “It brings a wonderful soundtrack, several weapon options, and a humorous story.”
    • “Well, yes, but here is the thing, the game actually has a kind of story, with ghost DJs and stuff, so even though I don't like the game because it is really difficult, I can't enjoy the story because I can't progress through the game.”
    • “Well, yes, but here is the thing, the game actually has a kind of story, with ghost DJs and stuff, so even though I don't like the game because it is really difficult, I can't enjoy the story because I can't progress through the game.”
    • “Well, yes, but here is the thing, the game actually has a kind of story, with ghost DJs and stuff, so even though I don't like the game because it is really difficult, I can't enjoy the story because I can't progress through the game.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are highly praised for their quality, particularly the well-animated sprites and retro pixel art style, which contribute to its appealing visual aesthetic. Reviewers appreciate the combination of good graphics and engaging gameplay, highlighting the game's interesting look and overall visual charm.

    • “The graphics are very good, especially the sprites, and very well animated.”
    • “It's a sidescrolling beat 'em up game and has an interesting look with pixel graphics that resemble retro digitized images.”
    • “Very nice little game - cool visuals, challenging gameplay... what else could you ask for?”
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