🎮 Play Ghosts’n Goblins (USA) Online (NES)

Ghosts ‘n Goblins is Capcom’s legendary 1986 action platformer for the NES, renowned for its unforgiving difficulty and iconic ghoulish aesthetic. As the valiant knight Sir Arthur, you must traverse six grueling levels packed with zombies, demons, and the terrifying Red Arremer to rescue Princess Prin Prin from the demon king Astaroth.

How to Play

Your objective is straightforward but punishingly hard: survive the onslaught of enemies, defeat the boss, and reach the end of each stage before the timer runs out. Arthur can take only two hits before losing a life, with the first hit famously stripping away his armor and leaving him to battle in his underwear. In your browser, use the standard NES controls:

• Movement & Crouch: Arrow Keys
• Jump: Z
• Throw Weapon: X
• Start: Enter
• Select: Shift

Tips

• Keep the Dagger: The dagger is widely considered the best weapon in the game due to its rapid firing speed and straight trajectory. Avoid picking up the torch, as its slow, arcing throw leaves you highly vulnerable.
• Trigger the Red Arremer: The flying red demons are your deadliest foes. Inch forward to trigger their spawn, then immediately retreat so you can fight them on your own terms without alerting other enemies.
• Prepare for the Second Loop: Be warned—defeating the final boss once reveals that it was all an illusion. You must beat the entire game a second time on a higher difficulty to see the true ending!