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Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection Review

Some things are just better left undead. Raising the video game dead is a common way of cashing in on nostalgia for classic games, and companies like Capcom have already done their fair share of digital necromancy with the Resident Evil series, for instance. While those remakes have generally been well received, it's hard to say the same...
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Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection Review: Brutally Old-School on Every Level

9 days ago | By Game Skinny

It can be hard to bring back classic games, especially those from the arcade-era of the 80s and early 90s. Deciding how close to stick to the original template is key, since design philosophy and game mechanics have moved on so much since then. In the case of Capcom's revamp of their arcade classic, Ghosts ‘n Goblins , the developer opted to stick right to the source material's template.
That sounds great, nostalgically, and for those who have played Ghosts ‘n Goblins in modern times and liked it, Ghost ‘n Goblins Resurrection will almost certainly appeal. For those used to more modern...
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Review: Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection

9 days ago | By Destructoid

Ghosts 'n Goblins is an absolute retro classic.
It kind of embodies the old school, no holds barred feel of some old game development philosophies: you're either in or you're out. And even if you're in, you might eventually be out, after the game tells you to replay the entire story to see the "true final boss."
It was maddening back then, but it was a battle cry and a direct challenge. Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection captures a lot of that same raw spirit, while making things a little more accessible in the process.
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