The legendary platforming series rises again, as Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection marks the heroic return of the gallant knight, Arthur, alongside the tricky platforming and challenging gameplay that the series is known for! Paying homage to Ghosts 'n Goblins and Ghouls 'n Ghosts, this entry combines the franchise’s action platforming gameplay with storybook-like graphics and challenging new obstacles.
Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection is a crispy, entertaining and gloriously merciless experience... even on the PS4.
I’m not sure I’m yet at the point where I’ll be able to play Ghosts ‘n Goblins with the proficiency that so wowed me to witness as a child. But playing it always gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling that’s entirely at odds with the fiendishly challenging, unforgiving nature of Knight Arthur’s adventure. It’s an all-time classic, and seeing such a game...
Ghosts 'N Goblins Resurrection's uncompromising approach will appeal to many, and the new visuals and additional features go a long way.
Beautiful difficulty options open out a game of beautiful difficulty.
All told, the nostalgia rush of reliving a classic game is enough to make Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection a worthwhile experience, but the game's underwhelming design decisions may make some players bust out an NES Classic to enjoy the original Ghosts 'n Goblins instead. It has some unique concepts of its own, but those can only carry it so far.