Game Boy Color · Platformer / Action
Ghosts 'n Goblins
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Genre | Platformer, Action |
| Developer | Capcom |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Ghost'n Goblins |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Released for the Game Boy Color, Ghosts 'n Goblins is a platformer developed by Capcom. This GBC release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1985. It blends platformer and action elements.
Among the 99 GBC platformers in our database, it ranks #12 by legacy score.
It is part of the Ghost'n Goblins series. The series also appears on other systems with Ghouls 'n Ghosts (Genesis) and Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts (SNES). Capcom also made Mega Man Xtreme, Mega Man Xtreme 2 and Metal Walker for the GBC.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Ghosts 'n Goblins is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Ghosts 'n Goblins cheats & codes
14 codes on file (GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 010AACC0 |
|---|---|
| Never Lose Armor | 0109C0C5 |
| Monster Points On Treasure Bags | 010187C2 |
| Unendlich Zeit | 015A05EE |
| Unendlich Leben | 012443EE |
| Speer | 0121BEEE |
Ghosts 'n Goblins walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Ghosts 'n Goblins.
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Playing GBC games today
GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.
Ghosts 'n Goblins FAQ
Who made Ghosts 'n Goblins?
It was developed by Capcom.
Is Ghosts 'n Goblins multiplayer?
No. Ghosts 'n Goblins is a single-player game.
How long does Ghosts 'n Goblins take to play?
As a platformer, Ghosts 'n Goblins typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Ghosts 'n Goblins on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.