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For the first game in the series, see <a href="/wiki/Ghosts_%27n_Goblins_(video_game)" title="Ghosts 'n Goblins (video game)">Ghosts 'n Goblins (video game)</a>.</div> <div class="shortdescription nomobile noexcerpt noprint searchaux" style="display:none">Video game series</div><style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1257001546">.mw-parser-output .infobox-subbox{padding:0;border:none;margin:-3px;width:auto;min-width:100%;font-size:100%;clear:none;float:none;background-color:transparent}.mw-parser-output .infobox-3cols-child{margin:auto}.mw-parser-output .infobox .navbar{font-size:100%}@media screen{html.skin-theme-clientpref-night .mw-parser-output .infobox-full-data:not(.notheme)>div:not(.notheme)[style]{background:#1f1f23!important;color:#f8f9fa}}@media screen and (prefers-color-scheme:dark){html.skin-theme-clientpref-os .mw-parser-output .infobox-full-data:not(.notheme) div:not(.notheme){background:#1f1f23!important;color:#f8f9fa}}@media(min-width:640px){body.skin--responsive .mw-parser-output .infobox-table{display:table!important}body.skin--responsive .mw-parser-output .infobox-table>caption{display:table-caption!important}body.skin--responsive .mw-parser-output .infobox-table>tbody{display:table-row-group}body.skin--responsive .mw-parser-output .infobox-table tr{display:table-row!important}body.skin--responsive .mw-parser-output .infobox-table th,body.skin--responsive .mw-parser-output .infobox-table td{padding-left:inherit;padding-right:inherit}}</style><table class="infobox hproduct" style="float: right; width: 22em; border-spacing: 2px;"><tbody><tr><th colspan="2" class="infobox-above fn" style="font-size:125%;font-style:italic;">Ghosts 'n Goblins</th></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="infobox-image"><span class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Frameless"><a href="/wiki/File:Ultimate_Ghosts_%27n_Goblins_logo.png" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/ad/Ultimate_Ghosts_%27n_Goblins_logo.png/250px-Ultimate_Ghosts_%27n_Goblins_logo.png" decoding="async" width="250" height="101" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/ad/Ultimate_Ghosts_%27n_Goblins_logo.png/375px-Ultimate_Ghosts_%27n_Goblins_logo.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/ad/Ultimate_Ghosts_%27n_Goblins_logo.png 2x" data-file-width="460" data-file-height="186" /></a></span><div class="infobox-caption">The <i>Ghosts 'n Goblins</i> series logo as seen in <i>Ultimate Ghosts 'n Goblins</i></div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="white-space:nowrap;padding-right:0.65em;"><a href="/wiki/Video_game_genre" title="Video game genre">Genre(s)</a></th><td class="infobox-data"><a href="/wiki/Shoot_%27em_up" title="Shoot 'em up">Run and gun</a>, <a href="/wiki/Platformer" title="Platformer">platform</a></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="white-space:nowrap;padding-right:0.65em;"><a href="/wiki/Video_game_developer" title="Video game developer">Developer(s)</a></th><td class="infobox-data"><a href="/wiki/Capcom" title="Capcom">Capcom</a></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="white-space:nowrap;padding-right:0.65em;"><a href="/wiki/Video_game_publisher" title="Video game publisher">Publisher(s)</a></th><td class="infobox-data">Capcom</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="white-space:nowrap;padding-right:0.65em;">Creator(s)</th><td class="infobox-data"><a href="/wiki/Tokuro_Fujiwara" title="Tokuro Fujiwara">Tokuro Fujiwara</a></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="white-space:nowrap;padding-right:0.65em;">First release</th><td class="infobox-data"><i><a href="/wiki/Ghosts_%27n_Goblins_(video_game)" title="Ghosts 'n Goblins (video game)">Ghosts 'n Goblins</a></i><br />July 7, 1985</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="white-space:nowrap;padding-right:0.65em;">Latest release</th><td class="infobox-data"><i><a href="/wiki/Ghosts_%27n_Goblins_Resurrection" title="Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection">Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection</a></i><br />February 25, 2021</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="white-space:nowrap;padding-right:0.65em;"><a href="/wiki/Spin-off_(media)" class="mw-redirect" title="Spin-off (media)">Spin-offs</a></th><td class="infobox-data"><i><a href="#Gargoyle's_Quest_series">Gargoyle's Quest</a></i><br /><i><a href="#Maximo_series">Maximo</a></i></td></tr></tbody></table> <p><i><b>Ghosts 'n Goblins</b></i>, known in Japan as <i><b>Makaimura</b></i><span style="font-weight: normal"> (<a href="/wiki/Japanese_language" title="Japanese language">Japanese</a>: <span lang="ja">魔界村</span>, lit. "<i>Demon World Village</i>")</span>, is a series of <a href="/wiki/Shoot_%27em_up" title="Shoot 'em up">run-and-gun</a> <a href="/wiki/Platformer" title="Platformer">platform</a> <a href="/wiki/Video_games" class="mw-redirect" title="Video games">video games</a> developed and owned by <a href="/wiki/Capcom" title="Capcom">Capcom</a>. The first entry in the series was <i><a href="/wiki/Ghosts_%27n_Goblins_(video_game)" title="Ghosts 'n Goblins (video game)">Ghosts 'n Goblins</a></i>, released in <a href="/wiki/Arcade_game" title="Arcade game">arcades</a> on July 7, 1985. The series has subsequently been ported to and released on a variety of <a href="/wiki/Personal_computers" class="mw-redirect" title="Personal computers">personal computers</a>, <a href="/wiki/Game_consoles" class="mw-redirect" title="Game consoles">game consoles</a> and <a href="/wiki/Mobile_platforms" class="mw-redirect" title="Mobile platforms">mobile platforms</a> and spawned several <a href="/wiki/Sequel" title="Sequel">sequels</a> and <a href="/wiki/Spin-off_(media)" class="mw-redirect" title="Spin-off (media)">spin-offs</a>. </p><p>The main series focuses on the knight <a href="/wiki/Arthur_(Ghosts_%27n_Goblins)" class="mw-redirect" title="Arthur (Ghosts 'n Goblins)">Arthur</a>'s quest to save princess Prin-Prin from the demon king Astaroth. The primary spin-offs include the <i><a href="/wiki/Gargoyle%27s_Quest" title="Gargoyle's Quest">Gargoyle's Quest</a></i> and <i><a href="/wiki/Maximo:_Ghosts_to_Glory" title="Maximo: Ghosts to Glory">Maximo</a></i> game series. </p><p>The series as a whole has sold over 4.6 million units as of December 31, 2023 and stands as the 13th best-selling Capcom game franchise.<sup id="cite_ref-Game_Series_Sales_1-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Game_Series_Sales-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> It has gained a reputation among players for its high level of difficulty.<sup id="cite_ref-ign_2-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-ign-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-Social_Games_3-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Social_Games-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-Hardest_PS2_4-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Hardest_PS2-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-gametrailers_5-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-gametrailers-5"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>5<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>The most recent game in the series, <i><a href="/wiki/Ghosts_%27n_Goblins_Resurrection" title="Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection">Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection</a></i>, was released on February 25, 2021.<sup id="cite_ref-GnGR_6-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-GnGR-6"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>6<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <meta property="mw:PageProp/toc" /> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="List_of_games">List of games</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Ghosts_%27n_Goblins&action=edit&section=1" title="Edit section: List of games"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951" /><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Further information: <a href="/wiki/List_of_Amiga_arcade_conversions" title="List of Amiga arcade conversions">List of Amiga arcade conversions</a></div> <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1212047051">.mw-parser-output .release-timeline{padding:.75em 1em;font-size:85%;line-height:.9;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0 1px;background-color:transparent}.mw-parser-output .release-timeline>caption{padding:.4em .4em .2em;font-size:112.5%}.mw-parser-output .release-timeline .rt-subtitle{padding-top:.3em;font-size:90%;font-weight:normal}.mw-parser-output .release-timeline td,.mw-parser-output .release-timeline th{border:none;padding:.4em;background:none;font:inherit;color:inherit}.mw-parser-output .release-timeline td{text-align:left}.mw-parser-output .release-timeline th{text-align:right}.mw-parser-output .release-timeline .rt-first{padding:.4em .4em .2em}.mw-parser-output .release-timeline .rt-next,.mw-parser-output .release-timeline .rt-last{padding:.2em .4em}@media(min-width:720px){.mw-parser-output .release-timeline{float:right;clear:right;margin:.5em 0 .5em 1.4em}.mw-parser-output .rt-left{float:left;clear:left;margin:.5em 1.4em .5em 0}.mw-parser-output .release-timeline caption{white-space:nowrap}}</style><table class="release-timeline wikitable"><caption>Release timeline</caption><tbody><tr><th scope="row" style="border-right:1.4em solid #0BDA51">1985</th><td><i><a href="/wiki/Ghosts_%27n_Goblins_(video_game)" title="Ghosts 'n Goblins (video game)">Ghosts 'n Goblins</a></i></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" style="border-right:1.4em solid #228B22">1986–1987</th></tr><tr><th scope="row" style="border-right:1.4em solid #0BDA51">1988</th><td><i><a href="/wiki/Ghouls_%27n_Ghosts" title="Ghouls 'n Ghosts">Ghouls 'n Ghosts</a></i></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" style="border-right:1.4em solid #228B22">1989</th></tr><tr><th scope="row" style="border-right:1.4em solid #0BDA51">1990</th><td><i><a href="/wiki/Gargoyle%27s_Quest" title="Gargoyle's Quest">Gargoyle's Quest</a></i></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" style="border-right:1.4em solid #0BDA51">1991</th><td><i><a href="/wiki/Super_Ghouls_%27n_Ghosts" title="Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts">Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts</a></i></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" style="border-right:1.4em solid #0BDA51">1992</th><td><i><a href="/wiki/Gargoyle%27s_Quest_II" title="Gargoyle's Quest II">Gargoyle's Quest II</a></i></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" style="border-right:1.4em solid #228B22">1993</th></tr><tr><th scope="row" style="border-right:1.4em solid #0BDA51">1994</th><td><i><a href="/wiki/Demon%27s_Crest" title="Demon's Crest">Demon's Crest</a></i></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" style="border-right:1.4em solid #228B22">1995</th></tr><tr><th scope="row" style="border-right:1.4em solid #0BDA51">1996</th><td><i><a href="/wiki/Arthur_to_Astaroth_no_Nazomakaimura:_Incredible_Toons" title="Arthur to Astaroth no Nazomakaimura: Incredible Toons">Arthur to Astaroth no Nazomakaimura</a></i></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" style="border-right:1.4em solid #228B22">1997–1998</th></tr><tr><th scope="row" style="border-right:1.4em solid #0BDA51">1999</th><td><i><a href="/wiki/Makaimura_for_WonderSwan" title="Makaimura for WonderSwan">Makaimura for WonderSwan</a></i></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" style="border-right:1.4em solid #228B22">2000</th></tr><tr><th scope="row" style="border-right:1.4em solid #0BDA51">2001</th><td><i><a href="/wiki/Maximo:_Ghosts_to_Glory" title="Maximo: Ghosts to Glory">Maximo: Ghosts to Glory</a></i></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" style="border-right:1.4em solid #228B22">2002</th></tr><tr><th scope="row" style="border-right:1.4em solid #0BDA51">2003</th><td><i><a href="/wiki/Maximo_vs._Army_of_Zin" title="Maximo vs. Army of Zin">Maximo vs. Army of Zin</a></i></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" style="border-right:1.4em solid #228B22">2004–2005</th></tr><tr><th scope="row" style="border-right:1.4em solid #0BDA51">2006</th><td><i><a href="/wiki/Ultimate_Ghosts_%27n_Goblins" title="Ultimate Ghosts 'n Goblins">Ultimate Ghosts 'n Goblins</a></i></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" style="border-right:1.4em solid #228B22">2007–2008</th></tr><tr><th scope="row" style="border-right:1.4em solid #0BDA51">2009</th><td><i><a href="/wiki/Ghosts_%27n_Goblins:_Gold_Knights" title="Ghosts 'n Goblins: Gold Knights">Ghosts 'n Goblins: Gold Knights</a></i></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" style="border-right:1.4em solid #0BDA51">2010</th><td><i><a href="/wiki/Ghosts_%27n_Goblins:_Gold_Knights" title="Ghosts 'n Goblins: Gold Knights">Ghosts 'n Goblins: Gold Knights II</a></i></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" style="border-right:1.4em solid #228B22">2011–2020</th></tr><tr><th scope="row" style="border-right:1.4em solid #0BDA51">2021</th><td><i><a href="/wiki/Ghosts_%27n_Goblins_Resurrection" title="Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection">Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection</a></i></td></tr></tbody></table> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Main_series">Main series</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Ghosts_%27n_Goblins&action=edit&section=2" title="Edit section: Main series"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>The main series consists of run and gun platformers with players controlling a knight named Arthur who must battle through hordes of the undead in order to rescue the kidnapped princess Prin-Prin (also known as Guinevere, or not named altogether depending on the game/translation) from the demon king Astaroth. Arthur's health and magic level is represented by the armor he wears, with Arthur capable of finding better armor and various weapons in treasure chests hidden throughout the game stages; even so, regardless of how powerful the armor Arthur wears is, he will lose it with a single hit. Once losing his armor Arthur is left only wearing his boxers (an image which has become iconic for the series).<sup id="cite_ref-ign_2-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-ign-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> In most of the main series, once completing the game the player is forced to re-play the game's stages at a higher difficulty level in order to receive the game's "true" ending. The series has gained a reputation among gamers for its high level of difficulty.<sup id="cite_ref-ign_2-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-ign-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <ul><li><i><b><a href="/wiki/Ghosts_%27n_Goblins_(video_game)" title="Ghosts 'n Goblins (video game)">Ghosts 'n Goblins</a></b></i> (1985) (<a href="/wiki/Arcade_video_game" title="Arcade video game">Arcade</a>, <a href="/wiki/Commodore_64" title="Commodore 64">Commodore 64</a>, <a href="/wiki/Amiga" title="Amiga">Amiga</a>, <a href="/wiki/ZX_Spectrum" title="ZX Spectrum">ZX Spectrum</a>, <a href="/wiki/Amstrad_CPC" title="Amstrad CPC">Amstrad CPC</a>, <a href="/wiki/Atari_ST" title="Atari ST">Atari ST</a>, <a href="/wiki/IBM_PC_compatible" title="IBM PC compatible">IBM PC compatibles</a>, <a href="/wiki/Commodore_16" title="Commodore 16">Commodore 16</a>, <a href="/wiki/Game_Boy_Color" title="Game Boy Color">Game Boy Color</a>, <a href="/wiki/Game_Boy_Advance" title="Game Boy Advance">Game Boy Advance</a>, <a href="/wiki/Nintendo_Entertainment_System" title="Nintendo Entertainment System">NES</a>, <a href="/wiki/Xbox_(console)" title="Xbox (console)">Xbox</a>, <a href="/wiki/Sega_Saturn" title="Sega Saturn">Saturn</a>, <a href="/wiki/PlayStation_(console)" title="PlayStation (console)">PlayStation</a>, <a href="/wiki/PlayStation_2" title="PlayStation 2">PlayStation 2</a>, <a href="/wiki/PlayStation_Portable" title="PlayStation Portable">PlayStation Portable</a>, <a href="/wiki/Virtual_Console" title="Virtual Console">Virtual Console</a>, <a href="/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_Online" title="Nintendo Switch Online">Nintendo Switch Online</a>) <ul><li><i><b><a href="/wiki/Ghosts_%27n_Goblins_(video_game)" title="Ghosts 'n Goblins (video game)">Ghosts 'n Goblins GOLD</a></b></i> (2008) (<a href="/wiki/Java_(programming_language)" title="Java (programming language)">Java</a>) – A port of <i>Ghosts 'n Goblins</i> adapted for the Java platform</li> <li><i><b><a href="/wiki/Ghosts_%27n_Goblins_(video_game)" title="Ghosts 'n Goblins (video game)">Ghosts 'n Goblins MOBILE</a></b></i> (2017) (<a href="/wiki/IOS" title="IOS">iOS</a>, <a href="/wiki/Android_(operating_system)" title="Android (operating system)">Android</a>)<sup id="cite_ref-7" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-7"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>7<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> – A port of <i>Ghosts 'n Goblins</i> adapted for mobile platforms</li></ul></li> <li><i><b><a href="/wiki/Ghouls_%27n_Ghosts" title="Ghouls 'n Ghosts">Ghouls 'n Ghosts</a></b></i> (1988) (<a href="/wiki/Arcade_video_game" title="Arcade video game">Arcade</a>, <a href="/wiki/Amiga" title="Amiga">Amiga</a>, <a href="/wiki/Amstrad_CPC" title="Amstrad CPC">Amstrad CPC</a>, <a href="/wiki/Atari_ST" title="Atari ST">Atari ST</a>, <a href="/wiki/Commodore_64" title="Commodore 64">Commodore 64</a>, <a href="/wiki/X68000" title="X68000">X68000</a>, <a href="/wiki/Sega_Saturn" title="Sega Saturn">Saturn</a>, <a href="/wiki/Xbox_(console)" title="Xbox (console)">Xbox</a>, <a href="/wiki/PlayStation_(console)" title="PlayStation (console)">PlayStation</a>, <a href="/wiki/PlayStation_2" title="PlayStation 2">PlayStation 2</a>, <a href="/wiki/PlayStation_Portable" title="PlayStation Portable">PlayStation Portable</a>, <a href="/wiki/SuperGrafx" class="mw-redirect" title="SuperGrafx">SuperGrafx</a>, <a href="/wiki/Master_System" title="Master System">Master System</a>, <a href="/wiki/Sega_Genesis" title="Sega Genesis">Genesis</a>, <a href="/wiki/Virtual_Console" title="Virtual Console">Virtual Console</a>, <a href="/wiki/ZX_Spectrum" title="ZX Spectrum">ZX Spectrum</a>)</li> <li><i><b><a href="/wiki/Super_Ghouls_%27n_Ghosts" title="Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts">Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts</a></b></i> (1991) (<a href="/wiki/Super_Nintendo_Entertainment_System" title="Super Nintendo Entertainment System">SNES</a>, <a href="/wiki/Sega_Saturn" title="Sega Saturn">Sega Saturn</a>, <a href="/wiki/PlayStation_(console)" title="PlayStation (console)">PlayStation</a>, <a href="/wiki/PlayStation_2" title="PlayStation 2">PlayStation 2</a>, <a href="/wiki/Xbox_(console)" title="Xbox (console)">Xbox</a>, <a href="/wiki/Game_Boy_Advance" title="Game Boy Advance">Game Boy Advance</a>, <a href="/wiki/PlayStation_Portable" title="PlayStation Portable">PlayStation Portable</a>, <a href="/wiki/Virtual_Console" title="Virtual Console">Virtual Console</a>, <a href="/wiki/Xbox_Live_Arcade" title="Xbox Live Arcade">Xbox Live Arcade</a>, <a href="/wiki/PlayStation_Network" title="PlayStation Network">PlayStation Network</a>) <ul><li><i><b><a href="/wiki/Super_Ghouls_%27n_Ghosts#Ports" title="Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts">Choumakaimura R</a></b></i> (2002) (<a href="/wiki/Game_Boy_Advance" title="Game Boy Advance">Game Boy Advance</a>) – An enhanced re-mixed version of <i>Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts</i></li></ul></li> <li><i><b><a href="/wiki/Makaimura_for_WonderSwan" title="Makaimura for WonderSwan">Makaimura for WonderSwan</a></b></i> (1999) (<a href="/wiki/WonderSwan" title="WonderSwan">WonderSwan</a>)</li> <li><i><b><a href="/wiki/Ultimate_Ghosts_%27n_Goblins" title="Ultimate Ghosts 'n Goblins">Ultimate Ghosts 'n Goblins</a></b></i> (2006) (<a href="/wiki/PlayStation_Portable" title="PlayStation Portable">PlayStation Portable</a>) <ul><li><i><b><a href="/wiki/Ultimate_Ghosts_%27n_Goblins#Revised_version" title="Ultimate Ghosts 'n Goblins">Gokumakaimura Kai</a></b></i> (2007) (<a href="/wiki/PlayStation_Portable" title="PlayStation Portable">PlayStation Portable</a>) – An enhanced re-mixed version of <i>Ultimate Ghosts 'n Goblins</i></li></ul></li> <li><i><b><a href="/wiki/Ghosts_%27n_Goblins:_Gold_Knights" title="Ghosts 'n Goblins: Gold Knights">Ghosts 'n Goblins: Gold Knights</a></b></i> (2009) (<a href="/wiki/IOS" title="IOS">iOS</a>)</li> <li><i><b><a href="/wiki/Ghosts_%27n_Goblins:_Gold_Knights" title="Ghosts 'n Goblins: Gold Knights">Ghosts 'n Goblins: Gold Knights II</a></b></i> (2010) (<a href="/wiki/IOS" title="IOS">iOS</a>)</li> <li><i><b><a href="/wiki/Ghosts_%27n_Goblins_Resurrection" title="Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection">Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection</a></b></i> (2021) (<a href="/wiki/Nintendo_Switch" title="Nintendo Switch">Switch</a>, <a href="/wiki/PlayStation_4" title="PlayStation 4">PlayStation 4</a>, <a href="/wiki/Xbox_One" title="Xbox One">Xbox One</a>, <a href="/wiki/Microsoft_Windows" title="Microsoft Windows">Windows</a>)<sup id="cite_ref-GnGR_6-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-GnGR-6"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>6<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Gargoyle's_Quest_series"><span id="Gargoyle.27s_Quest_series"></span><i>Gargoyle's Quest</i> series</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Ghosts_%27n_Goblins&action=edit&section=3" title="Edit section: Gargoyle's Quest series"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>The <i>Gargoyle's Quest</i> series is a group of <a href="/wiki/Side-scrolling_video_game" title="Side-scrolling video game">side-scrolling</a> <a href="/wiki/Adventure_game" title="Adventure game">adventure games</a> with mild <a href="/wiki/Role-playing_video_game" title="Role-playing video game">role-playing video game</a> elements. Players control the character of Firebrand, a character who is based on an enemy in the main series. </p> <ul><li><i><b><a href="/wiki/Gargoyle%27s_Quest" title="Gargoyle's Quest">Gargoyle's Quest</a></b></i> (1990) (<a href="/wiki/Game_Boy" title="Game Boy">Game Boy</a>)</li> <li><i><b><a href="/wiki/Gargoyle%27s_Quest_II" title="Gargoyle's Quest II">Gargoyle's Quest II</a></b></i> (1992) (<a href="/wiki/Nintendo_Entertainment_System" title="Nintendo Entertainment System">NES</a>) <ul><li><i><b><a href="/wiki/Gargoyle%27s_Quest_II#Re-releases" title="Gargoyle's Quest II">Makaimura Gaiden: The Demon Darkness</a></b></i> (1993) (<a href="/wiki/Game_Boy" title="Game Boy">Game Boy</a>) – An enhanced port of <i>Gargoyle's Quest II</i></li></ul></li> <li><i><b><a href="/wiki/Demon%27s_Crest" title="Demon's Crest">Demon's Crest</a></b></i> (1994) (<a href="/wiki/Super_Nintendo_Entertainment_System" title="Super Nintendo Entertainment System">SNES</a>)</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Maximo_series"><i>Maximo</i> series</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Ghosts_%27n_Goblins&action=edit&section=4" title="Edit section: Maximo series"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p><i>Maximo</i> is a <a href="/wiki/3D_computer_graphics" title="3D computer graphics">3D</a> <a href="/wiki/Hack_and_slash" title="Hack and slash">hack and slash</a> platformer series developed by Capcom's US-based Studio 8 for the PlayStation 2. The games are based on the <i>Ghosts 'n Goblins</i> universe and feature original character designs by Japanese illustrator <a href="/wiki/Susumu_Matsushita" title="Susumu Matsushita">Susumu Matsushita</a>. </p> <ul><li><i><b><a href="/wiki/Maximo:_Ghosts_to_Glory" title="Maximo: Ghosts to Glory">Maximo: Ghosts to Glory</a></b></i> (2001) (<a href="/wiki/PlayStation_2" title="PlayStation 2">PlayStation 2</a>)</li> <li><i><b><a href="/wiki/Maximo_vs._Army_of_Zin" title="Maximo vs. Army of Zin">Maximo vs. Army of Zin</a></b></i> (2003) (<a href="/wiki/PlayStation_2" title="PlayStation 2">PlayStation 2</a>)</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Other">Other</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Ghosts_%27n_Goblins&action=edit&section=5" title="Edit section: Other"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li><i><b><a href="/wiki/Arthur_to_Astaroth_no_Nazomakaimura:_Incredible_Toons" title="Arthur to Astaroth no Nazomakaimura: Incredible Toons">Arthur to Astaroth no Nazomakaimura: Incredible Toons</a></b></i> (1996) (<a href="/wiki/PlayStation_(console)" title="PlayStation (console)">PlayStation</a>, <a href="/wiki/Sega_Saturn" title="Sega Saturn">Sega Saturn</a>) – Puzzle game based on <a href="/wiki/Dynamix" title="Dynamix">Dynamix</a>'s <a href="/wiki/Sid_%26_Al%27s_Incredible_Toons" title="Sid & Al's Incredible Toons">Sid & Al's Incredible Toons</a></li> <li><i><b>Makaimura Online</b></i> (NA) (<a href="/wiki/Personal_computer" title="Personal computer">PC</a>) – A licensed Korean <a href="/wiki/Massively_multiplayer_online_game" title="Massively multiplayer online game">MMO</a> game. It began a <a href="/wiki/Closed_beta" class="mw-redirect" title="Closed beta">closed beta</a> in 2010 before proceeding to an <a href="/wiki/Open_beta" class="mw-redirect" title="Open beta">open beta</a> in 2013. However, the game never received a full release and the test servers were shut down in 2015.<sup id="cite_ref-8" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-8"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>8<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading4"><h4 id="Capcom_Party"><i>Capcom Party</i></h4><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Ghosts_%27n_Goblins&action=edit&section=6" title="Edit section: Capcom Party"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Capcom released a series of <i>Ghosts 'n Goblins</i>-themed <a href="/wiki/Adobe_Flash" title="Adobe Flash">Flash</a> based <a href="/wiki/Mini-games" class="mw-redirect" title="Mini-games">mini-games</a> for <i>Capcom Party</i>; a subscription service related to its <i>Capcom Park</i> <a href="/wiki/I-mode" title="I-mode">i-mode</a> <a href="/wiki/Mobile_app" title="Mobile app">mobile app</a>. </p> <ul><li><i><b>Small Makaimura</b></i> (2001) (<a href="/wiki/Adobe_Flash" title="Adobe Flash">Flash</a>)<sup id="cite_ref-auto_9-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-auto-9"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>9<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li><i><b>Puzzle Makaimura</b></i> (2001) (<a href="/wiki/Adobe_Flash" title="Adobe Flash">Flash</a>)<sup id="cite_ref-auto_9-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-auto-9"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>9<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li><i><b>Puzzle Makaimura Revenge</b></i> (2002) (<a href="/wiki/Adobe_Flash" title="Adobe Flash">Flash</a>)<sup id="cite_ref-10" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-10"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>10<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li><i><b>Puzzle Makaimura Final</b></i> (2004) (<a href="/wiki/Adobe_Flash" title="Adobe Flash">Flash</a>)<sup id="cite_ref-11" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-11"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>11<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Cancelled_games">Cancelled games</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Ghosts_%27n_Goblins&action=edit&section=7" title="Edit section: Cancelled games"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li><i><b>Gargoyle's Quest II: The Demon Darkness</b></i> (Game Boy western release)</li></ul> <ul><li><i><b>Ghosts 'n Goblins 3D</b></i> (PlayStation)</li> <li><i><b>Ghouls 'n Ghosts 64</b></i> (Nintendo 64<sup id="cite_ref-12" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-12"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>12<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup>)</li> <li><i><b>Maximo: Ghosts to Glory</b></i> (Nintendo 64,<sup id="cite_ref-Maximo64_13-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Maximo64-13"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>13<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Microsoft Windows, Nintendo GameCube)</li> <li><i><b>Ghouls 'n Ghosts Online</b></i> (Microsoft Windows, Apple OSX, PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube, Xbox)</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading4"><h4 id="Arcade_gambling_machines">Arcade gambling machines</h4><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Ghosts_%27n_Goblins&action=edit&section=8" title="Edit section: Arcade gambling machines"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li><i><b>Double Fever Makaimura</b></i> (1987) (<a href="/wiki/Arcade_game" title="Arcade game">Arcade</a>) – A Japanese <a href="/wiki/Redemption_game" title="Redemption game">redemption game</a></li> <li><i><b>Gekimakaimura</b></i> (2005) (<a href="/wiki/Arcade_game" title="Arcade game">Arcade</a>) – A Japanese <a href="/wiki/Medal_game" title="Medal game">medal game</a><sup id="cite_ref-14" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-14"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>14<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Appearances_in_other_game_series">Appearances in other game series</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Ghosts_%27n_Goblins&action=edit&section=9" title="Edit section: Appearances in other game series"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li><i><a href="/wiki/Higemaru_Makaijima_-_Nanatsu_no_Shima_Daib%C5%8Dken" class="mw-redirect" title="Higemaru Makaijima - Nanatsu no Shima Daibōken">Higemaru Makaijima</a></i> – A Red Arremer appears as the <a href="/wiki/End_boss" class="mw-redirect" title="End boss">end boss</a>.</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Black_Tiger_(video_game)" title="Black Tiger (video game)">Black Tiger</a></i> – A Red Arremer appears as an <a href="/wiki/Mob_(gaming)" class="mw-redirect" title="Mob (gaming)">enemy</a>.</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Breath_of_Fire_(video_game)" title="Breath of Fire (video game)">Breath of Fire</a></i> – Paintings of Arthur appear in some homes. The Gargoyle enemies may be a nod to the Red Arremer enemies.</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Cannon_Spike" title="Cannon Spike">Cannon Spike</a></i> – Arthur is a <a href="/wiki/Playable_character" class="mw-redirect" title="Playable character">playable character</a>.</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Zack_%26_Wiki:_Quest_for_Barbaros%27_Treasure" title="Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure">Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure</a></i> – A <i>Ghosts 'n Goblins</i> themed <a href="/wiki/Minigame" title="Minigame">minigame</a> appears.</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/We_Love_Golf!" title="We Love Golf!">We Love Golf!</a></i> – Arthur is a playable character.</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Dead_Rising_2" title="Dead Rising 2">Dead Rising 2</a></i> – An Arthur costume can be worn in the game.</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Super_Smash_Bros._Ultimate" title="Super Smash Bros. Ultimate">Super Smash Bros. Ultimate</a></i> - An Arthur costume for Mii Swordfighters was made available as DLC.</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading4"><h4 id="Mega_Man_series"><i>Mega Man</i> series</h4><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Ghosts_%27n_Goblins&action=edit&section=10" title="Edit section: Mega Man series"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li><i><a href="/wiki/Mega_Man_7" title="Mega Man 7">Mega Man 7</a></i> – The <i>Ghosts 'n Goblins</i> <a href="/wiki/Theme_music" title="Theme music">theme music</a> can be heard at Shade Man's stage through a secret code.</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Mega_Man:_The_Power_Battle" title="Mega Man: The Power Battle">Mega Man: The Power Battle</a></i> – The <i>Ghosts 'n Goblins</i> <a href="/wiki/Theme_music" title="Theme music">theme music</a> can be heard.</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Mega_Man_Powered_Up" title="Mega Man Powered Up">Mega Man Powered Up</a></i> – A <i>Ghosts 'n Goblins</i> themed level pack is available for <a href="/wiki/Downloadable_content" title="Downloadable content">download</a> including an Arthur costume for Roll.</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Mega_Man_Universe" title="Mega Man Universe">Mega Man Universe</a></i> – Arthur was planned as a playable character before the game's cancellation and was featured in the game's <a href="/wiki/Teaser_trailer" title="Teaser trailer">teaser trailer</a>.</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading4"><h4 id="X_Capcom_series"><i>X Capcom</i> series</h4><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Ghosts_%27n_Goblins&action=edit&section=11" title="Edit section: X Capcom series"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li><i><a href="/wiki/Namco_%C3%97_Capcom" title="Namco × Capcom">Namco × Capcom</a></i> – Arthur is a playable character. Astaroth, Nebiroth, and Red Arremer Joker appear as bosses along with several <i>Ghosts 'n Goblins</i> <a href="/wiki/Mob_(gaming)" class="mw-redirect" title="Mob (gaming)">mob</a> characters. The Demon Village is a major location in the game as well.</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Project_X_Zone" title="Project X Zone">Project X Zone</a></i> – Arthur is a playable character. Arremers appear yet again as standard enemies.</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading4"><h4 id="Vs._Capcom_series"><i>Vs. Capcom</i> series</h4><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Ghosts_%27n_Goblins&action=edit&section=12" title="Edit section: Vs. Capcom series"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li><i><a href="/wiki/Marvel_vs._Capcom:_Clash_of_Super_Heroes" title="Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes">Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes</a></i> – Arthur is an assist character.</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/SNK_vs._Capcom:_The_Match_of_the_Millennium" title="SNK vs. Capcom: The Match of the Millennium">SNK vs. Capcom: The Match of the Millennium</a></i> – A <i>Ghosts 'n Goblins</i> themed minigame can be played.</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/SNK_vs._Capcom:_SVC_Chaos" title="SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos">SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos</a></i> – A Red Arremer is a playable character as well as a secret boss.</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Tatsunoko_vs._Capcom:_Ultimate_All_Stars" class="mw-redirect" title="Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All Stars">Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All Stars</a></i> – Arthur, Firebrand and Astaroth make <a href="/wiki/Cameo_appearance" title="Cameo appearance">cameos</a> in Soki's ending.</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Marvel_vs._Capcom_3:_Fate_of_Two_Worlds" title="Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds">Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds</a></i> – Arthur appears as a playable character along with a <i>Ghosts 'n Goblins</i> themed stage featuring Astaroth and Red Arremer. Additionally, Firebrand appears in Dormammu's ending. <ul><li><i><a href="/wiki/Ultimate_Marvel_vs._Capcom_3" title="Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3">Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3</a></i> – Firebrand joins Arthur as a playable character, with Red Arremer King and Zombie Arthur/<a href="/wiki/Darkstalkers" title="Darkstalkers">Bishamon</a>-themed Armor appearing as <a href="/wiki/Downloadable_content" title="Downloadable content">downloadable</a> costume for these two respective characters.</li></ul></li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Marvel_vs._Capcom:_Infinite" title="Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite">Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite</a></i> – Both Arthur and Firebrand are playable.</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Comics_and_manga">Comics and manga</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Ghosts_%27n_Goblins&action=edit&section=13" title="Edit section: Comics and manga"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Wan_Pakku_Comics">Wan Pakku Comics</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Ghosts_%27n_Goblins&action=edit&section=14" title="Edit section: Wan Pakku Comics"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>In 1986, <i>Ghosts'n Goblins</i> was adapted into a manga by Sawada Yukio and published by Wan Pakku Comics, released as a five-part story in the anthology series <i>Hisshō Tekunikku Kan Peki-ban</i><span style="font-weight: normal"> (<span title="Japanese-language text"><span lang="ja">必勝テクニック完ペキ版</span></span>)</span>. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Comic_BomBom">Comic BomBom</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Ghosts_%27n_Goblins&action=edit&section=15" title="Edit section: Comic BomBom"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p><i>Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts</i> and <i>Gargoyle's Quest</i> are two of the video games featured in the manga titled <i>Rock'n Game Boy</i>, by Shigeto Ikehara and published by Comic BomBom October 1989 to December 1991. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Corocoro_Comic">Corocoro Comic</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Ghosts_%27n_Goblins&action=edit&section=16" title="Edit section: Corocoro Comic"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p><i>Ghosts 'n Goblins</i>, was one of the video games adapted into a manga titled <i>Famicom Ryu</i> (1985-1987) and <i>Nekketsu! Famicom Shounendan</i> (1986-1987), published by Comic Coro Coro. </p><p><i>Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts</i> is one of the video games featuring in the manga titled <i>Cyber Boy</i>, by Nagai Noriaki, Published by Coro Coro Comic and Shogakukan, from 1991 to 1993. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Archie_Comics">Archie Comics</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Ghosts_%27n_Goblins&action=edit&section=17" title="Edit section: Archie Comics"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>The series would later be included in the <a href="/wiki/Archie_Comics" title="Archie Comics">Archie Comics</a> <i>Worlds Unite</i> crossover along with various other Capcom and <a href="/wiki/Sega" title="Sega">Sega</a> franchises, with the <i><a href="/wiki/List_of_Sonic_the_Hedgehog_printed_media" title="List of Sonic the Hedgehog printed media">Sonic the Hedgehog</a></i> and <i><a href="/wiki/Mega_Man_(Archie_Comics)" title="Mega Man (Archie Comics)">Mega Man</a></i> comic lines providing the backdrop.<sup id="cite_ref-15" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-15"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>15<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Characters">Characters</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Ghosts_%27n_Goblins&action=edit&section=18" title="Edit section: Characters"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li><b>Arthur</b>: A knight in the service of princess Prin-Prin. Arthur is the main <a href="/wiki/Protagonist" title="Protagonist">protagonist</a> of the <i>Ghosts 'n Goblins</i> series. He is named for <a href="/wiki/King_Arthur" title="King Arthur">King Arthur</a> of <a href="/wiki/Arthurian_Legend" class="mw-redirect" title="Arthurian Legend">Arthurian Legend</a>.</li> <li><b>Prin-Prin</b>: Princess Prin-Prin is the ruler of the human realm (<i>Ghouls 'n Ghosts</i> specifies the Kingdom of Hus) and the last human with royal blood. She serves as the primary <a href="/wiki/Damsel-in-distress" class="mw-redirect" title="Damsel-in-distress">damsel-in-distress</a> of the <i>Ghosts 'n Goblins</i> series. Astaroth kidnaps her in order to use her royal blood to invade the human realm. Although always referred to as Prin-Prin in Japan, she has been called both Prin-Prin and <b>Guinevere</b> in the various American releases. The latter is an allusion <a href="/wiki/Guinevere" title="Guinevere">Guinevere</a> of Arthurian Legend.</li> <li><b>Satan</b>: A red beast who appears in both <i>Ghosts 'n Goblins</i> and <i>Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts</i> to kidnap Princess Prin-Prin for the current demon lord, but is only fought in <i>Ghosts 'n Goblins</i>. He is extremely cunning and sets up traps for Arthur in the first game. A similar character appears in the <i>Gargoyle's Quest II</i> called <b>Malgor</b> in the English translation, but he is known as <b>Skull Satan</b> in Japan, implying they are the same character. In the game, he is almost perfectly impersonating <b>King Darkoan</b> for Breager, showing his cunning nature. However, Firebrand sees through his disguise and defeats him. He is named for <a href="/wiki/Satan" title="Satan">Satan</a> in the <a href="/wiki/Abrahamic_religions" title="Abrahamic religions">Abrahamic religions</a>.</li> <li><b>Astaroth</b>: A demon king and the main <a href="/wiki/Antagonist" title="Antagonist">antagonist</a> of the <i>Ghosts 'n Goblins</i> series. When near death he transforms into the undead demon king <b>Nebiroth</b>, a separate entity and personality from Astaroth. He is named for <a href="/wiki/Astaroth" title="Astaroth">Astaroth</a>, a demon found in medieval <a href="/wiki/Demonology" title="Demonology">demonology</a>.</li> <li><b>Lucifer</b>: Also known as <b>Rushifell</b> in <i>Gargoyle's Quest</i> and <i>Gargoyle's Quest II</i>, and alternatively referred to as <b>Loki</b> in the Sega Genesis version of <i>Ghouls 'n Ghosts</i>. Lucifer is an extremely powerful noble in the demon realm and serves as the final boss of <i>Ghouls 'n Ghosts</i> and <i>Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection</i>. In the <i>Gargoyle's Quest</i> series he functions as both a rival and assisting character, testing and then aiding Firebrand in reaching his full potential. He is named for <a href="/wiki/Lucifer" title="Lucifer">Lucifer</a>, an entity found in <a href="/wiki/Greek_mythology" title="Greek mythology">Greek mythology</a> and later <a href="/wiki/Christianity" title="Christianity">Christianity</a>. His alternate name Loki is a reference to <a href="/wiki/Loki" title="Loki">Loki</a> of <a href="/wiki/Norse_mythology" title="Norse mythology">Norse mythology</a>.</li> <li><b>Sardius</b>: Known as <b>Samael</b> in Japan, he is the main antagonist and final boss of <i>Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts</i>. He is named for <a href="/wiki/Samael" title="Samael">Samael</a> of <a href="/wiki/Talmudic" class="mw-redirect" title="Talmudic">Talmudic</a> lore.</li> <li><b>Hades</b>: The Lord of Darkness who governs the Demon World in <i>Ultimate Ghosts 'n Goblins</i>. He seeks two goals in his invasion of the Human Realm: to destroy Arthur, and to use the Prin Prin's blood to create a mixed-blood union between humans and demons, giving the demons dominance over the humans. He resides in a stronghold dubbed the Black Palace, with Astaroth serving as his lieutenant. He returns as the true final boss of the shadow levels in <i>Ghosts 'n Goblins: Resurrection</i>. The usage of Hades is an allusion to <a href="/wiki/Hades" title="Hades">Hades</a> in Greek mythology.</li> <li><b>Lancelot</b>: One of Arthur's knights with a unique jump attack. He is kidnapped and brainwashed to fight Arthur. The usage of the name Lancelot is an allusion to <a href="/wiki/Lancelot" title="Lancelot">Lancelot</a> of Arthurian Legend.</li> <li><b>Perceval</b>: One of Arthur's knights and a powerful short-range fighter with a unique dash attack. The usage of the name Perceval is an allusion to <a href="/wiki/Percival" title="Percival">Perceval</a> of Arthurian Legend.</li> <li><span class="anchor" id="Firebrand"></span><b>Firebrand</b>: Known as <b>The Red Arremer</b> in Japan, Firebrand is the main protagonist of the <i>Gargoyle's Quest</i> series. He belongs to a race of gargoyled demons known as the Red Arremer Tribe, considered the elite warriors of the demon king Astaroth. He is considered a hero among his peers, and as such he has been nicknamed <b>Red Blaze</b> (a title shared with his ancestor in <i>Gargoyle's Quest II</i>, also named Firebrand) due to his bright red skin and prowess with fiery magic. The Red Arremer tribe appears as standard enemies in the main <i>Ghosts 'n Goblins</i> series, while a fiery blue silhouette of a Red Arremer serves as the series' logo.</li> <li><b>Breager</b>: An evil conqueror from another dimension that serves as the main antagonist of <i>Gargoyle's Quest</i>. Firebrand is sent to destroy Breager and save the Demon Realm. In the prequel game <i>Gargoyle's Quest II</i>, Breager also attempted to conquer the Demon Realm but was defeated by Firebrand's ancestor.</li> <li><b>Phalanx</b>: A rival demon to Firebrand and the main antagonist of <i>Demon's Crest</i>. Using the power of magical Crests that he stole from Firebrand, he rules and oppresses the Demon Realm. His chief general is <b>Arma</b>, who confronts Firebrand multiple times during his quest to destroy Phalanx.</li> <li><b>Maximo</b>: The main protagonist of the <i>Maximo</i> series. Maximo is a king who is slain by his adviser Achille. He strikes a deal with Grimm, the grim reaper, in order to rescue his betrothed, Sophia.</li> <li><b>Grimm</b>: The <a href="/wiki/Personifications_of_death" title="Personifications of death">grim reaper</a> who frees Maximo from <a href="/wiki/Limbo" title="Limbo">limbo</a> and aids him on his journey in exchange for killing Achille.</li> <li><b>Sophia</b>: The primary <a href="/wiki/Damsel_in_distress" title="Damsel in distress">damsel in distress</a> of the <i>Maximo</i> series. Sophia is Maximo's betrothed, kidnapped at the beginning of <i>Maximo: Ghosts to Glory</i>.</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Development">Development</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Ghosts_%27n_Goblins&action=edit&section=19" title="Edit section: Development"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1251242444">.mw-parser-output .ambox{border:1px solid #a2a9b1;border-left:10px solid #36c;background-color:#fbfbfb;box-sizing:border-box}.mw-parser-output .ambox+link+.ambox,.mw-parser-output .ambox+link+style+.ambox,.mw-parser-output .ambox+link+link+.ambox,.mw-parser-output .ambox+.mw-empty-elt+link+.ambox,.mw-parser-output .ambox+.mw-empty-elt+link+style+.ambox,.mw-parser-output .ambox+.mw-empty-elt+link+link+.ambox{margin-top:-1px}html body.mediawiki .mw-parser-output .ambox.mbox-small-left{margin:4px 1em 4px 0;overflow:hidden;width:238px;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:88%;line-height:1.25em}.mw-parser-output .ambox-speedy{border-left:10px solid #b32424;background-color:#fee7e6}.mw-parser-output .ambox-delete{border-left:10px solid #b32424}.mw-parser-output .ambox-content{border-left:10px solid #f28500}.mw-parser-output .ambox-style{border-left:10px solid #fc3}.mw-parser-output .ambox-move{border-left:10px solid #9932cc}.mw-parser-output .ambox-protection{border-left:10px solid #a2a9b1}.mw-parser-output .ambox .mbox-text{border:none;padding:0.25em 0.5em;width:100%}.mw-parser-output .ambox .mbox-image{border:none;padding:2px 0 2px 0.5em;text-align:center}.mw-parser-output .ambox .mbox-imageright{border:none;padding:2px 0.5em 2px 0;text-align:center}.mw-parser-output .ambox .mbox-empty-cell{border:none;padding:0;width:1px}.mw-parser-output .ambox .mbox-image-div{width:52px}@media(min-width:720px){.mw-parser-output .ambox{margin:0 10%}}@media print{body.ns-0 .mw-parser-output .ambox{display:none!important}}</style><table class="box-Expand_section plainlinks metadata ambox mbox-small-left ambox-content" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td class="mbox-image"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Wiki_letter_w_cropped.svg" class="mw-file-description"><img alt="[icon]" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1c/Wiki_letter_w_cropped.svg/20px-Wiki_letter_w_cropped.svg.png" decoding="async" width="20" height="14" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1c/Wiki_letter_w_cropped.svg/30px-Wiki_letter_w_cropped.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1c/Wiki_letter_w_cropped.svg/40px-Wiki_letter_w_cropped.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="44" data-file-height="31" /></a></span></td><td class="mbox-text"><div class="mbox-text-span">This section <b>needs expansion</b>. You can help by <a class="external text" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ghosts_%27n_Goblins&action=edit&section=">adding to it</a>. <span class="date-container"><i>(<span class="date">December 2011</span>)</i></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table> <p>The <i>Ghosts 'n Goblins</i> franchise was created by <a href="/wiki/Tokuro_Fujiwara" title="Tokuro Fujiwara">Tokuro Fujiwara</a> (also known for producing games in the <i><a href="/wiki/Mega_Man" title="Mega Man">Mega Man</a></i> franchise) and is produced by <a href="/wiki/Capcom" title="Capcom">Capcom</a>. Toshio Arima served as lead programmer and Ayako Mori composed the score for the original arcade release in 1985. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Music">Music</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Ghosts_%27n_Goblins&action=edit&section=20" title="Edit section: Music"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>The original score for the initial arcade release of <i>Ghosts 'n Goblins</i> was composed by Ayako Mori. The music developed for the game's first level, entitled "Graveyard, Forest & Ice Palace," has since become recognized as the official theme for the franchise, appearing in a re-mixed form in every entry of the main series as well as making cameo appearances in other Capcom games such as <i><a href="/wiki/Mega_Man_7" title="Mega Man 7">Mega Man 7</a></i> and <i><a href="/wiki/Ultimate_Marvel_vs._Capcom_3" title="Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3">Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3</a></i>. Tamayo Kawamoto composed the score for <i>Ghouls 'n Ghosts</i>, the next entry in the series, followed by Mari Yamaguchi for <i>Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts</i> (with Tomohiro Masuda and Nobuhiko Isa handling the GBA re-release), and Masaya Tsunemoto and Kazuhiro Kotani for <i>Ultimate Ghosts 'n Goblins</i>. The score for the <i>Gargoyle's Quest</i> spin-off series was composed by Harumi Fujita (I)<sup id="cite_ref-16" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-16"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>16<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> and Yuki Iwai (II) (with Norihiko Togashi handling the Game Boy re-release of <i>Gargoyle's Quest II</i>).<sup id="cite_ref-Makaimura_Music_17-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Makaimura_Music-17"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>17<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the franchise, Capcom released the <i>Makaimura Ongakutaizen</i> in Japan on December 28, 2005. This 7 disc boxed set featured over 350 tracks and was a complete soundtrack for the series to date featuring the complete scores of not only every entry of the <i>Ghosts 'n Goblins</i> and <i>Gargoyle's Quest</i> series, but also of every <a href="/wiki/Personal_Computer" class="mw-redirect" title="Personal Computer">PC</a> and <a href="/wiki/Home_console" class="mw-redirect" title="Home console">home console</a> port of each game therein. This collection quickly sold out and was praised by various video game music review sites. In reference to the series' soundtrack as a whole, one reviewer noted: </p> <blockquote><p>With each of Makaimura's original scores, Capcom's composers and sound programmers pushed various consoles to the limits to produce high quality scores. With <i>Makaimura</i>, <i>Daimakaimura</i>, and <i>Choumakaimura</i>, the series evolved admirably to refine a dark action-packed orchestral sound that fitted the scenes of the games. The classic series is especially strong thematically, remembered not just for the first stage theme but for other striking compositions. The series has demonstrated plenty of diversity over the years with the Baroque-influenced approaches to <i>Makaimura for WonderSwan</i> and the Red Arremer titles, the exceptionally ambient score to <i>Demon's Blazon Makaimura Monshou Hen</i>, and the dabs of avant-garde and rock influence in the classic series. All these factors considered, the series has secured the legacy of being one of the most musically and technologically influential video game franchises.<sup id="cite_ref-18" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-18"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>18<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></p></blockquote> <p>Though selling for around $100 upon its release, the collection was highly sought out by fans and continues to fetch a high price on Internet auction sites such as <a href="/wiki/EBay" title="EBay">eBay</a>. </p><p>Capcom released a soundtrack for <i>Ultimate Ghosts 'n Goblins</i> on September 30, 2006. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Reception">Reception</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Ghosts_%27n_Goblins&action=edit&section=21" title="Edit section: Reception"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>The <i>Ghosts 'n Goblins</i> franchise stands as Capcom's 13th best-selling game franchise, having sold over 4.6 million units.<sup id="cite_ref-Game_Series_Sales_1-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Game_Series_Sales-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> It is generally well regarded by critics and somewhat notorious for its traditional high level of difficulty.<sup id="cite_ref-ign_2-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-ign-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-Social_Games_3-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Social_Games-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-Hardest_PS2_4-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Hardest_PS2-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-gametrailers_5-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-gametrailers-5"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>5<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Additionally, the franchise frequently makes cameo appearances (the character of Arthur in particular) in other Capcom titles, the latest of which being <i><a href="/wiki/Ultimate_Marvel_vs._Capcom_3" title="Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3">Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3</a></i>. </p><p>The main series starring Sir Arthur and Princess Prin-Prin was initially released as an <a href="/wiki/Arcade_game" title="Arcade game">arcade</a> title in 1985 and subsequently re-released and ported to a variety of home computer consoles. It continues as an active <a href="/wiki/Intellectual_property" title="Intellectual property">intellectual property</a> for Capcom with its latest release in 2021 on the <a href="/wiki/Nintendo_Switch" title="Nintendo Switch">Nintendo Switch</a>. The <a href="/wiki/NES" class="mw-redirect" title="NES">NES</a> release of <i>Ghosts 'n Goblins</i> was rated as the 54th best NES game of all time by <a href="/wiki/IGN" title="IGN">IGN</a><sup id="cite_ref-ign_2-4" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-ign-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> and the 124th best game on a Nintendo console by <a href="/wiki/Nintendo_Power" title="Nintendo Power">Nintendo Power</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-NP_Top_200_19-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-NP_Top_200-19"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>19<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The game is considered by <a href="/wiki/GameTrailers" title="GameTrailers">GameTrailers</a> to be the world's second most difficult game ever made.<sup id="cite_ref-gametrailers_5-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-gametrailers-5"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>5<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> As of 2008, the original <i>Ghosts 'n Goblins</i> is Capcom's 18th best selling title, having sold over 1.6 million units. Similarly, <i>Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts</i> is Capcom's 42nd best selling title, having sold over 1 million units.<sup id="cite_ref-20" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-20"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>20<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>The main series went on a minor hiatus after the release of <i>Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts</i> in 1991. Capcom general producer <a href="/wiki/Noritaka_Funamizu" title="Noritaka Funamizu">Noritaka Funamizu</a> explained that the <i>Ghosts 'n Goblins</i> games take a long time to develop and were not popular in Japan; as a result, Capcom had taken a net loss on previous installments and were wary of producing a new entry.<sup id="cite_ref-21" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-21"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>21<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> With the exception of the largely overlooked <i><a href="/wiki/Makaimura_for_WonderSwan" title="Makaimura for WonderSwan">Makaimura for WonderSwan</a></i> which was released only in Japan, and a re-release of <i>Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts</i> on the <a href="/wiki/Game_Boy_Advance" title="Game Boy Advance">Game Boy Advance</a>, the main <i>Ghosts 'n Goblins</i> series did not see a major release until <i><a href="/wiki/Ultimate_Ghosts_%27n_Goblins" title="Ultimate Ghosts 'n Goblins">Ultimate Ghosts 'n Goblins</a></i> on the <a href="/wiki/PlayStation_Portable" title="PlayStation Portable">PlayStation Portable</a> in 2006. The return of the series received mixed to positive reviews. <a href="/wiki/GameSpot" title="GameSpot">GameSpot</a> noted that the entry would appeal to fans of the original, but that many of the old-school game mechanics including level design and jump mechanics, along with the traditional level of difficulty, may not appeal to the current generation of gamers.<sup id="cite_ref-Gamespot_22-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Gamespot-22"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>22<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> These concerns were echoed by such sites as <a href="/wiki/GameDaily" title="GameDaily">GameDaily</a> and AtomicGamer.<sup id="cite_ref-AtomicGamer_23-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-AtomicGamer-23"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>23<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Other sites such as <a href="/wiki/IGN" title="IGN">IGN</a><sup id="cite_ref-IGN_Ultimate_24-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-IGN_Ultimate-24"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>24<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> and GameCritics<sup id="cite_ref-GameCritics_25-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-GameCritics-25"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>25<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> praised this adherence to the series' old-school mechanics and traditional level of difficulty, while noting that the new health, armor, and waypoint systems as well as tiered difficulty options went a long way in adjusting the difficulty for new gamers. <i>Ultimate Ghosts 'n Goblins</i> was also the first entry in the series to employ <a href="/wiki/3D_computer_graphics" title="3D computer graphics">3D graphics</a>, a fact praised by most reviewers: "The 3D graphics enhance the 2D gameplay by giving the world a sense of depth without interfering with the gameplay, and the whole package simply glows with vibrant color and lighting effects."<sup id="cite_ref-Gamespot_22-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Gamespot-22"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>22<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>The <i>Gargoyle's Quest</i> spin-off saw a series of releases between 1990 and 1994. The introduction of RPG elements in <i>Gargoyle's Quest</i> was praised, however reviewers noted an uneven level of difficulty. <i>Demon's Crest</i> was highly regarded as "one of the finest action titles on SNES, and without a doubt the crowning achievement of the <i>Ghosts 'n Goblins</i> line" by critics; however, it went largely unnoticed in terms of sales being labeled a "major flop". Similarly, the <i>Maximo</i> spin-off sub-series was initially well-received, though criticized for being difficult and inaccessible. <i>Ghosts to Glory</i> (2001) achieved <a href="/wiki/PlayStation_2_Greatest_Hits" class="mw-redirect" title="PlayStation 2 Greatest Hits">PlayStation 2 Greatest Hits</a> status in the <a href="/wiki/United_States" title="United States">United States</a>, selling more than 400,000 units in North America. IGN ranked the game as the 6th most difficult game on the <a href="/wiki/PlayStation_2" title="PlayStation 2">PlayStation 2</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-Hardest_PS2_4-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Hardest_PS2-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> A sequel, <i><a href="/wiki/Maximo_vs._Army_of_Zin" title="Maximo vs. Army of Zin">Maximo vs. Army of Zin</a></i> was released in <a href="/wiki/2003_in_video_gaming" class="mw-redirect" title="2003 in video gaming">2003</a> with better critical reception but faltering sales, ultimately leading to the cancellation of <i>Maximo 3</i>. The future of both the <i>Gargoyles Quest</i> and <i>Maximo</i> spin-off series is unknown. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="References">References</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Ghosts_%27n_Goblins&action=edit&section=22" title="Edit section: References"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1239543626">.mw-parser-output .reflist{margin-bottom:0.5em;list-style-type:decimal}@media screen{.mw-parser-output .reflist{font-size:90%}}.mw-parser-output .reflist .references{font-size:100%;margin-bottom:0;list-style-type:inherit}.mw-parser-output .reflist-columns-2{column-width:30em}.mw-parser-output .reflist-columns-3{column-width:25em}.mw-parser-output .reflist-columns{margin-top:0.3em}.mw-parser-output .reflist-columns ol{margin-top:0}.mw-parser-output .reflist-columns li{page-break-inside:avoid;break-inside:avoid-column}.mw-parser-output .reflist-upper-alpha{list-style-type:upper-alpha}.mw-parser-output .reflist-upper-roman{list-style-type:upper-roman}.mw-parser-output .reflist-lower-alpha{list-style-type:lower-alpha}.mw-parser-output .reflist-lower-greek{list-style-type:lower-greek}.mw-parser-output .reflist-lower-roman{list-style-type:lower-roman}</style><div class="reflist"> <div class="mw-references-wrap mw-references-columns"><ol class="references"> <li id="cite_note-Game_Series_Sales-1"><span class="mw-cite-backlink">^ <a href="#cite_ref-Game_Series_Sales_1-0"><sup><i><b>a</b></i></sup></a> <a href="#cite_ref-Game_Series_Sales_1-1"><sup><i><b>b</b></i></sup></a></span> <span class="reference-text"><style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1238218222">.mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit;word-wrap:break-word}.mw-parser-output .citation q{quotes:"\"""\"""'""'"}.mw-parser-output .citation:target{background-color:rgba(0,127,255,0.133)}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-free.id-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/65/Lock-green.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-limited.id-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .id-lock-registration.id-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-subscription.id-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .cs1-ws-icon a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4c/Wikisource-logo.svg")right 0.1em center/12px no-repeat}body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .id-lock-free a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .id-lock-limited a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .id-lock-registration a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .id-lock-subscription a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .cs1-ws-icon a{background-size:contain;padding:0 1em 0 0}.mw-parser-output .cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:none;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;color:var(--color-error,#d33)}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{color:var(--color-error,#d33)}.mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{display:none;color:#085;margin-left:0.3em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right{padding-right:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .citation .mw-selflink{font-weight:inherit}@media screen{.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}html.skin-theme-clientpref-night .mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{color:#18911f}}@media screen and (prefers-color-scheme:dark){html.skin-theme-clientpref-os .mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{color:#18911f}}</style><cite class="citation web cs1"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.capcom.co.jp/ir/english/finance/salesdata.html">"Game Series Sales"</a>. <a href="/wiki/Capcom" title="Capcom">Capcom</a>. 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