Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Platformer / Action

Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1991
GenrePlatformer, Action
DeveloperCapcom
PublisherCapcom
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesGhost'n Goblins
ESRBE
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 9

Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts is a platformer released in 1991 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Capcom. It blends platformer and action elements.

It belongs to the SNES's earliest wave of games. Other notable SNES releases from 1991 include Final Fantasy IV, Lemmings and SimEarth.

It is part of the Ghost'n Goblins series. The series also appears on other systems with Ghouls 'n Ghosts (Genesis) and Ghosts 'n Goblins (NES). Capcom also made Mega Man X, Mega Man 7 and Mega Man X2 for the SNES.

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 Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts 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.

Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts cheats & codes

107 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Infinite LivesA2C1-AD01
Infinite ContinuesDDB6-67FF
Start With 1 ContinueDFC0-A401
Start With 9 ContinuesDBC0-A401
Stop TimerA286-0F01
Slower Timer9386-0D01

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Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts walkthroughs & guides

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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.

Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts FAQ

When did Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts come out on the SNES?

Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts was released for the Super Nintendo in 1991.

Who made Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts?

It was developed by Capcom.

Is Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts multiplayer?

No. Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts is a single-player game.

How long does Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts take to play?

As a platformer, Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts 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 Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts 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.

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