Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection

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6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 81 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 81
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 81
  3. Negative: 23 out of 81

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  1. Breikzer
    Mar 5, 2021
    6
    I'm going to save you many hours of your life ... Don't play this game on Legend difficulty, it's absurdly difficult and frankly just trying is boring. I only recommend playing this game on a lower difficulty, since it is an unfair game, many times you do not die for lack of skill, but because the game is made so that you die. It is definitely not a game for all gamers, although I must sayI'm going to save you many hours of your life ... Don't play this game on Legend difficulty, it's absurdly difficult and frankly just trying is boring. I only recommend playing this game on a lower difficulty, since it is an unfair game, many times you do not die for lack of skill, but because the game is made so that you die. It is definitely not a game for all gamers, although I must say that I finished the game in Knight mode and had a good time.… Expand
  2. abrus
    Dec 11, 2022
    7
    Fans of the Ghosts 'n Goblins franchise will find a lot to like here. The game feels like a logical extension of the older retro games. The graphics look nice, the music and sound effects are suitable, it plays well, and it has the all-important 'feel' of the original games. There are a number of things you should be aware of before you buy though:
    1. This game is really hard on every    Fans of the Ghosts 'n Goblins franchise will find a lot to like here. The game feels like a logical extension of the older retro games. The graphics look nice, the music and sound effects are suitable, it plays well, and it has the all-important 'feel' of the original games. There are a number of things you should be aware of before you buy though:
    1. This game is really hard on every setting except the easiest! Anyone can comfortably complete the game on this setting, but I'm not sure I have the patience to be bothered trying to finish it on any other difficulty level.
    2. This game does borrow heavily on previous G&G IP and assets. This is creates lots of positive nostalgia, but it would have been nice to see a bit more new original content introduced through this title.
    3. I have now finished the game twice (on easy) and I've spent a few hours trying to complete levels on the harder difficulty levels. The boss battles become frustrating after the 20th failed attempt, and so honesty I'll probably only give this one more playthrough (on easy) before moving on to my next game.
    4. In my opinion this game is very overpriced for what it is. I bought this on sale for half price, and that seems about right for the play I will get out of this.    … Expand
  3. Rouce
    Apr 25, 2021
    5
    I DO love the audiovisual presentation of the game and its customizable fairy abilities. And I DO love that we got a new GnG installment after all this time. But I believe that this games full potential is being held back by frequent trial & error elements, as well as heavy RNG dependency. Especially on Legend difficulty, RNG can seriously screw you over. (Frequency and location of enemiesI DO love the audiovisual presentation of the game and its customizable fairy abilities. And I DO love that we got a new GnG installment after all this time. But I believe that this games full potential is being held back by frequent trial & error elements, as well as heavy RNG dependency. Especially on Legend difficulty, RNG can seriously screw you over. (Frequency and location of enemies spawning)

    I have completed the first 5 levels on Legend currently, and dying because a bat materializes from nowhere at the location where you are currently jumping towards i.e. gets old rather quickly.    … Expand
  4. yangfanhong
    Jul 10, 2023
    7
    What a hard game! I can only beat this in the lowest difficulty. Maybe it’s a good idea to remake some classic NES game with an extra easy difficulty setting.
  5. WatermelonWill
    Jul 3, 2021
    5
    I love old retro and retro styled games but an egregious amount of randomness (enemy spawns, boss patterns, platform movement etc.) seriously holds this game back from being a better end product, while also disparaging the player's achievements.

    Clunky and unintuitive, this game's movement almost always finds a way to disappoint. The aesthetic looks like a cheap mobile game and the    I love old retro and retro styled games but an egregious amount of randomness (enemy spawns, boss patterns, platform movement etc.) seriously holds this game back from being a better end product, while also disparaging the player's achievements.

    Clunky and unintuitive, this game's movement almost always finds a way to disappoint. The aesthetic looks like a cheap mobile game and the animations look silly as well. The sound design also isn't perfect; many sound effects don't align with this series at all (neither does the aforementioned aesthetic of the game). The Knight difficulty is much more enjoyable than Legend difficulty but after playing both for long periods of time, most of the game's issues are palpable on any difficulty. The weapons are miserably balanced but of course a fan of this series would expect as much. On the bright side, the magic system seems kind of neat. I'd like to experiment with it a bit more.

    I'll try out 2 player mode with a friend to see if it's more fun than single player, but at this point I'm just disappointed overall. This game doesn't completely lack merits, but to be honest if i could refund the game I would. $30 is a tad too much, maybe wait until it goes on sale.    … Expand

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74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 74 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 74
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 74
  3. Negative: 3 out of 74
  1. CD-Action
    Nov 15, 2021
    65
    With its limited controls, sluggish protagonist, unnecessary, frustrating deaths, and overall tendency to cling to the past too much, Ghosts ‘N Goblins Resurrection is a game either for masochists or die-hard fans of the franchise. There are plenty of platformers out there that are much better at bringing the old-school look and feel into present day. [05/2021, p.36]
  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    May 17, 2021
    70
    It takes some great steps in the right direction in terms of modernizing this series – but it doesn't quite stick the landing. [Issue #52 – May/June 2021, p. 22]
  3. GamingTrend
    Apr 22, 2021
    85
    Ghosts ‘N Goblins Resurrection is a wonderful re-imagining of the brutally difficult iconic series. Featuring incredible hand-drawn animation and multiple difficulty levels to ensure that players of all skill levels can complete the game, this release will win over both old fans of the series as well as new players eager for a challenge.
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