SEGA Master System

Ghouls 'N Ghosts

The game isn't without a few flaws, though. I found some of the jumping to be a little on the unresponsive side, something that really made the platforming elements extremely frustrating. Also, not all of the levels are fully represented, and many are scaled way back to fit on the 8-bit cartridge. And the bosses, while represented, look a little silly in their 8-bit clothes. These minor problems don't really affect the game's sense of excitement, but deserved to be mentioned.

This is a good example of some of the excellent games released for the Master System near the end its lifecycle. At first glance, you could easily mistake this game for the Genesis version. The graphics are crisp and detailed, and the gameplay is just like the arcade (including the huge bosses). The renaissance music is outstanding. Only some slowdown and graphic breakup mar an otherwise superb game playing experience. As your knight makes his way through graveyards, villages, and caves, danger lurks at every turn. Ghouls 'n Ghost's most distinguishing feature is its difficulty, and this version is no different. It seems like every one of those chests contains that evil magician who turns you into a chicken or an old man. At times it's insanely difficult. There are unlimited continues, and you'll find yourself playing into the wee hours of the morning if you're really bent on beating this game.

Okay, so the graphics look a little ropey and the sound annoys after a short while – but Ghouls 'n' Ghosts is still a pretty good Master System conversion of the monster Capcom coin-op. The playability of the coin-op still remains in this version and battling the meanies with all manner of weapons and magic is quite fun. The game is also really challenging - some of the levels have actually been expanded from their arcade counterparts! Ghouls 'n' Ghosts is quite a nice product and is well worth taking a look at.

Neste bom lançamento, Sir Arthur deve lutar contra o Príncipe das Trevas para vingar seu povo e libertar sua namorada. Você tem à disposição seis tipos de magia, e ainda uma tela de "status" que indica como seu cavaleiro está de arsenal, ou seja, se ele tem armadura, capacete, botas e armas. À medida que vai perdendo energia, Sir Arthur vai perdendo esses itens e, evidentemente, vai ficando mais vulnerável.

Ghouls n' Ghosts is a wonderful title in the Master System's library. Gothic horror titles were almost an underground genre back then, and it's nice to see one on an under-appreciated system with few titles on the NTSC market to begin with. Fans of Ghosts n' Goblins for the Nintendo NES will enjoy this one and it could possibly be a good lead-in to SMS collecting. At any rate, though not perfect, it's a title that anyone who plays the system should own.

The 8-Bit Sega translation of Ghouls 'N' Ghosts is pretty amazing! The graphics are some of the best you'll ever see on the SMS, and the game play remains just as strong. Sound quality isn't up to 16-Bit standards, but there aren't many SMS titles to strongly recommend, but this is one.

Spielerisch hat sich an dieser Version gegenüber dem Automatenvorbild kaum etwas geändert. Durch ein halbes Dutzend Levels steuert Ihr ein Rittersprite, das hüpfen, rennen, sich ducken und Monster abschießen kann. Die üble technische Ausführung verleidet aber dem Master-System-Besitzer fast jeden Spielspaß. Nur der Sound ist eine gelungene Adaption.