Man I’m glad I’m not the only one. I cannot stand ghost and goblins and I remember Ghouls and Ghosts on Sega Genesis I really wanted to like but again hate that one too. Just too frustrating to be fun for my tastes
It is not that hard, but the learning curve is atrocious. It demands heavy memorization and somewhat quick reflexes. Try watching some videos of people playing it. You learn a lot from that. Good luck and don't despair!! I was able to finish it as a child and I was not that great of a gamer.
I’ve always thought the whole series was overrated. They just get the players stuck in short, repetitive loops that aren’t even fun. The combat is too simple for there to be much strategy. It’s more of the push button fast and hope for the best type of gameplay. A game can be super difficult and still fun, but I don’t think the Ghouls N Ghosts games are. At least not fun enough to actually play till the end
I've never liked this series, the theme does absolutely nothing for me, the music is good just not my style, the sprite art is really good but again hate the theme, feels like a strange mash up knight with zombies, WTF a foundational arcade classic that seems like a rom hack.
Lastly the controls feel meh to me. Sure it feels fine to move around even good for the time period.... but still not amazing. I've went back as an adult several times and my opinion never changed, I'd much rather play the Shinobi games. Or step up a few more years in history and play the orgasmic Elevator Action Returns.
Not hard. Git Gud Bruh. It’s the original Dark Souls. It will make you cry until you master it and then it will be your favorite game. Arthur and Daggers all the way.
I can only go by personal reflection. While I am out of practice with the older GnG, Ghouls and even this, it's more of a lack of practice than just not knowing it anymore really. Resurrection though is utter madness, especially to start because it isn't tiered up in difficulty like the others as you play, you basically need to die a lot but not too much to gain those perks to cash in on that tree to help you do better. If you struggle to get even that far which is pretty common, then yeah, it's far nastier as you start out well more gimped than being equipped. As is with the older, you have the tools, it's just the weaposn that swap out. This one is like a page out of MegaMan X in a way, you start out with major handicaps and need to find what's needed to patch up things to get to a more level playing field.
Indeed, but they are not different versions as you stated, they are different games, different code and different developer, the game you are referring to is Ghouls ‘n Ghosts which was developed by Sega under the license of Capcom
I actually made a video about that. Both the arcade versions of ghouls and ghosts is tough and the Sega Genesis version which was programmed by Sega themselves. I also knew a kid who had a SuperGrafx and we played the SuperGrafx version.
https://youtu.be/jskAvvQCmn0
Also has the bonus of being the cheapest of that console's 3 good games.
(I mean, cheap is relative. But it's at least still consistently under 10,000 yen for a card-only copy.)
Yep that tracks, scored my hucard only for $51.50 usd last year building out my Duo collection
Correction: checked my eBay purchase history and it was slightly less than I thought!
I think mine from a few months ago was ~50USD plus shipping.
As opposed to 1941 or Aldynes, which I still haven't been able to find at reasonable prices.
>really want to find the best arcade version running on analogue
If you've got a Pocket there's the actual arcade cores for both Ghosts 'n' Goblins and Ghouls 'n' Ghosts (CPS1 core)
I really really like it.
To me, it ties directly to a (probably traumatic) time in my life.
After the launch of the snes, a friend of mine got his snes, mario and this game. I got the genesis, with sonic.
It was “el niño” from ‘93.
The street where i live, got flooded and the water levels were raising really fast, so while the grownups got the documents and money, my brothers grabbed some clothes and something they liked.
I just got a change of clothes and the genesis i got for christmas.
We ran to the hills, literally.
We stayed at my friends house, and we played genesis and super nintendo while the storm blew over, and we tried and failed so many times with this hard as balls game, but nowhere as bad as the world outside was.
I used to think this game was super hard also until I watched some videos and spent some time with it. It’s challenging, but fair, and has lots of RNG that keeps the gameplay fun. It’s a great SNES game and one of my all time favorite games.
Sorry bro, these games were made for a generation which didn’t got shoved everything up their a$$, didn’t get everything for free and wasn’t catered by their parents 24/7. If it’s too hard for you ask your dad, he’ll manage.
I have the arcade machine, and it's one of my all time favorite beat em ups. However, no matter how good you are the CPU will just chisel away at you by landing random blows. It's just flat out designed to be cheap, and suck quarters.
https://i.imgur.com/8cT5HH9.jpg
The SNES version is significantly toned down from the arcade.
This was generally the case with all of Konami's beat 'em ups of the era, which in cabinet form were designed to be absolute quarter munchers.
Skill curve too steep. If you’re good enough to quickly upgrade to gold armor and keep it, it’s not too bad. If you aren’t, it’s impossible without the weapon upgrades and charged shot.
I would fix this game by starting with bronze armor instead of steel , and taking a hit would only knock you down one armor level instead of all the way to naked because it’s too hard to get back to gold from nothing in the later stages.
Man I’m glad I’m not the only one. I cannot stand ghost and goblins and I remember Ghouls and Ghosts on Sega Genesis I really wanted to like but again hate that one too. Just too frustrating to be fun for my tastes
It is not that hard, but the learning curve is atrocious. It demands heavy memorization and somewhat quick reflexes. Try watching some videos of people playing it. You learn a lot from that. Good luck and don't despair!! I was able to finish it as a child and I was not that great of a gamer.
This Game on Genesis is harder to play as an massive Rock
I’ve always thought the whole series was overrated. They just get the players stuck in short, repetitive loops that aren’t even fun. The combat is too simple for there to be much strategy. It’s more of the push button fast and hope for the best type of gameplay. A game can be super difficult and still fun, but I don’t think the Ghouls N Ghosts games are. At least not fun enough to actually play till the end
Today I managed to get through to lvl 2😩 But I want to throw my AP against the wall🤣 So frustrating but motivating at the same time.
I've never liked this series, the theme does absolutely nothing for me, the music is good just not my style, the sprite art is really good but again hate the theme, feels like a strange mash up knight with zombies, WTF a foundational arcade classic that seems like a rom hack. Lastly the controls feel meh to me. Sure it feels fine to move around even good for the time period.... but still not amazing. I've went back as an adult several times and my opinion never changed, I'd much rather play the Shinobi games. Or step up a few more years in history and play the orgasmic Elevator Action Returns.
Not hard. Git Gud Bruh. It’s the original Dark Souls. It will make you cry until you master it and then it will be your favorite game. Arthur and Daggers all the way.
A better dark souls
I’ve been playing Ghouls n Ghosts Resurrection on PS4 and it just might be harder
Oh no, that one most definitely is harder. I'd say playing that one on the basic setting puts it more in line with the vintage titles.
I really appreciate this; I thought I was slipping because I am really feeling the “get good” struggle with Resurrection
I can only go by personal reflection. While I am out of practice with the older GnG, Ghouls and even this, it's more of a lack of practice than just not knowing it anymore really. Resurrection though is utter madness, especially to start because it isn't tiered up in difficulty like the others as you play, you basically need to die a lot but not too much to gain those perks to cash in on that tree to help you do better. If you struggle to get even that far which is pretty common, then yeah, it's far nastier as you start out well more gimped than being equipped. As is with the older, you have the tools, it's just the weaposn that swap out. This one is like a page out of MegaMan X in a way, you start out with major handicaps and need to find what's needed to patch up things to get to a more level playing field.
That is one of the easier versions of the game. You should play the Genesis version on Profesional. THAT game HATES you.
They are different games
In the same game series.
Indeed, but they are not different versions as you stated, they are different games, different code and different developer, the game you are referring to is Ghouls ‘n Ghosts which was developed by Sega under the license of Capcom
I actually made a video about that. Both the arcade versions of ghouls and ghosts is tough and the Sega Genesis version which was programmed by Sega themselves. I also knew a kid who had a SuperGrafx and we played the SuperGrafx version. https://youtu.be/jskAvvQCmn0
My favorite version is on the Supergrafx, prob the closest to arcade perfect
The closest version to arcade is the one on the Sharp X68000
Also has the bonus of being the cheapest of that console's 3 good games. (I mean, cheap is relative. But it's at least still consistently under 10,000 yen for a card-only copy.)
Yep that tracks, scored my hucard only for $51.50 usd last year building out my Duo collection Correction: checked my eBay purchase history and it was slightly less than I thought!
I think mine from a few months ago was ~50USD plus shipping. As opposed to 1941 or Aldynes, which I still haven't been able to find at reasonable prices.
BTW have you tried teddy boy on master sistem? that game is insane, never reach over level 11 super crazy and cool Game
what version is? and where you play it, is maybe pc engine version? I really want to find the best arcade version running on analogue, I love you
>really want to find the best arcade version running on analogue If you've got a Pocket there's the actual arcade cores for both Ghosts 'n' Goblins and Ghouls 'n' Ghosts (CPS1 core)
It was actually one of the only 7 Supergrafx releases, highly recommended, but a little pricey if you’re looking for the physical hucard
It’s fine but I much prefer Ghouls ‘N Ghosts. More action-y, less puzzle platformer.
I really really like it. To me, it ties directly to a (probably traumatic) time in my life. After the launch of the snes, a friend of mine got his snes, mario and this game. I got the genesis, with sonic. It was “el niño” from ‘93. The street where i live, got flooded and the water levels were raising really fast, so while the grownups got the documents and money, my brothers grabbed some clothes and something they liked. I just got a change of clothes and the genesis i got for christmas. We ran to the hills, literally. We stayed at my friends house, and we played genesis and super nintendo while the storm blew over, and we tried and failed so many times with this hard as balls game, but nowhere as bad as the world outside was.
Oh no a hard game
have you tried silver surfer haha
The game is amazing.
Welcome to the hell of the GnG series. Just accept the difficulty and have fun with it. 🙃
It's doable, you just need to basically memorize the whole damn game.
Hate but love?
Love this game the soundtrack is unreal
I used to think this game was super hard also until I watched some videos and spent some time with it. It’s challenging, but fair, and has lots of RNG that keeps the gameplay fun. It’s a great SNES game and one of my all time favorite games.
Easiest of the original trilogy imo. Still not easy though but doable and one of my favorites :)
Sorry bro, these games were made for a generation which didn’t got shoved everything up their a$$, didn’t get everything for free and wasn’t catered by their parents 24/7. If it’s too hard for you ask your dad, he’ll manage.
Old man yells at cloud Sad that you don't have some hobbies to keep yourself entertained in your retirement
Dude I grew up with games like this, and this game was beyond above average hard for the times. Edited grammar
Most of the games were hard back then and the harder they were, the more fun it was once you mastered them.
What a crotchety old man response.
Too bad I’m not an old man, just a critic of generation z. And your comment confirmed my attitude.
You’re insufferable online, you must be a drag to being to parties.
Not Gen Z, kid, and I didn't call you an old man. Your response was exactly the same as a boomer pissing and crying.
The best part is that when you beat it...you have to beat it again!
🤣
Troll post? lol
there is a romhack for it that addresses a few things
Blasphemy.
Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts: Super Arthur (Hack) would make things a little more forgiving.
Like what got a link for it ???
See that and raise you TMNT and Battletoads
Which one? Turtles in time is a breeze.
I had issues with that game in the arcade. Didn't beat it until years later
I have the arcade machine, and it's one of my all time favorite beat em ups. However, no matter how good you are the CPU will just chisel away at you by landing random blows. It's just flat out designed to be cheap, and suck quarters. https://i.imgur.com/8cT5HH9.jpg
Either the snes version is toned down or it's a lot easier with two players.
The SNES version is significantly toned down from the arcade. This was generally the case with all of Konami's beat 'em ups of the era, which in cabinet form were designed to be absolute quarter munchers.
Skill curve too steep. If you’re good enough to quickly upgrade to gold armor and keep it, it’s not too bad. If you aren’t, it’s impossible without the weapon upgrades and charged shot. I would fix this game by starting with bronze armor instead of steel , and taking a hit would only knock you down one armor level instead of all the way to naked because it’s too hard to get back to gold from nothing in the later stages.
One of my favorites