Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. The Games Machine
    May 28, 2021
    85
    Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection is a crispy, entertaining and gloriously merciless experience... even on the PS4.
  2. Worth Playing
    Aug 19, 2021
    80
    Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection stands out as perhaps one of the most accessible games in the series yet. The various difficulty levels, accompanying adjustments, and the unlimited lives for all difficulty levels give series newcomers a sense of hope that they can see the game to its conclusion. At the same time, the title remains tough and uncompromising in enemy count and gameplay, giving longtime fans some comfort that the series hasn't lost its appeal. It is a solid game, and the only players who should stay away are those who hate facing an elevated level of difficulty from the get-go.
  3. Eurogamer Italy
    Jul 2, 2021
    80
    Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection on the PlayStation 4 is a little bit more crispy and fluid than the Switch version, but the two editions are on-par on the entertainment side.
  5. Pure Playstation
    May 28, 2021
    80
    Ghosts ‘n Goblins Ressurection is a fun and fitting installment in the classic franchise. It doesn’t reinvent the wheel, instead choosing to give lovers of the series, and the genre, more of the same. It looks and sounds great, and the difficulty options, while controversial, are welcomed with open arms by this gamer. A few updates to the playstyle and story would have been nice, but I still had an absolute blast playing this game.
  6. PlayStation Universe
    May 28, 2021
    80
    A textbook example of how to meaningfully update to a classic title while keeping the core appeal intact, Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection is a superb way to experience Capcom's arcade classic for both new and old fans alike.

Awards & Rankings

78
#78 Best PS4 Game of 2021
47
#47 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2021

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User Score
6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 17
  3. Negative: 4 out of 17
  1. 3Potatoteers
    Jul 26, 2022
    7
    I think the game is very well made. The level design is clever and devious. The reason I only give the game a 7 is that the difficulty isI think the game is very well made. The level design is clever and devious. The reason I only give the game a 7 is that the difficulty is through the roof, to the degree that I don't feel my "skill" has any impact. Whenever I came out alive from a challenging fight, I was just lucky.
    I put about 60 hours into this game. So granted, maybe after another 60 hours my skill will improve. But I more or less doubt it.
    But still, the game is very focused on its design philosophy and gets consistently harder and harder. Despite it almost costing me a controller, I respect it.    … Full Review »
  2. illegalmonkey
    Jun 5, 2021
    5
    I'm an old schooler gamer. I grew up playing the original Ghosts 'n Goblins on NES and SNES. I've beat those games more than once and theyI'm an old schooler gamer. I grew up playing the original Ghosts 'n Goblins on NES and SNES. I've beat those games more than once and they were definitely tough. I'm also a big fan of the Soulsborne games and have beaten every one of those, so you'd think this game would be right up my alley right? Unfortunately this game is seriously lacking in the elements that made those original games tough but enjoyable. It is needlessly difficult to the point you don't really feel like you're accomplishing anything or getting better at the game. The closest thing to describe it is throwing yourself into a meatgrinder and hoping you come out on the other side in one piece.

    Each level has massive amounts of obstacles in your way while simultaneously having boat loads of enemies thrown at you. Your character is as slow and useless as ever to the point you are certain to take tons of hits fighting bosses, making it a race to see who can kill who faster rather a game of skill. The game simply is not fun to play in the least. The one thing I'll say about it is that the art is very well done. Other than that, unless you're into BDSM or something, you shouldn't even waste your time on this one.    … Full Review »
  3. Luke23d
    May 12, 2023
    10
    Such a cool mashup of the first two. This game is also incredibly but that why I love this franchise
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