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Super Nintendo · Shoot 'em Up / Horror
Ghoul Patrol
Co-op
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Horror, Shooter |
| Developer | JVC |
| Publisher | LucasArts |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Ghoul Patrol is a shoot 'em up released in 1994 for the Super Nintendo, developed by JVC and published by LucasArts. It blends shoot 'em up, horror and shooter elements.
It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid. Among the 53 SNES shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.
JVC also made Wolfchild, Timecop and Big Sky Trooper for the SNES.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Ghoul Patrol is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Ghoul Patrol cheats & codes
46 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Super Powered Normal Arrows | EE61-C4A3 |
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Ghoul Patrol walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Ghoul Patrol.
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Ghoul Patrol FAQ
When did Ghoul Patrol come out on the SNES?
Ghoul Patrol was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.
Who made Ghoul Patrol?
It was developed by JVC and published by LucasArts.
Is Ghoul Patrol multiplayer?
No. Ghoul Patrol is a single-player game.
How long does Ghoul Patrol take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Ghoul Patrol typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Ghoul Patrol 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.