Arcade / Arcade - Platformer (Scrolling) · 1989

Ghouls 'n' Ghosts

Published by US Gold · Developed by Software Creations

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Information

Genre: Arcade - Platformer (Scrolling)
Language: Machine Language
Controls: Joystick
Players: 1
Resolution: Low
Programmer(s): Broadhurst, David J.
Graphic Artist(s): Threlfall, Andrew R.
Game design: Irem
Musician(s): Follin, Tim
Sound FX: [unknown]
Year: 1989
Publisher: US Gold
Distributor: -
Developer: Software Creations
Licensed from: Capcom
Country: United Kingdom
Software: English
Box/Instructions: English, French, Italian, German
License: Commercial
ST Type: ST, STe, 0.5MB
Number of Disks: 2, Single Sided

Votes / Statistics

Rating: 7.6/10 · Votes: 76 · Downloads: 3,701 · Hits: 14,397

Additional Comments

Download includes Pasti, SCP and IPF dumps.
Distributed in Finland by Toptronics.

Screenshots (5)

Cover Art (4)

Ads (6)

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Article (1)

News

Tips (3)

Trivia (3)

Origins

Based on Capcom 1988 coin-op.

Charts

Top UK ST charts position: 7 (4/1990), 16 (5/1992 budget)
Months on charts: 4 between 3/1990 - 5/1992

Releases

The Atari ST version was released first on the 16 bit market in Europe. Published later for other 16 bit systems.
Source: Research of over 16700 software reviews from UK computer magazines between 1985 and 1996.

Book / Magazine Reviews (4)

The One · December, 1989 · Rating: 80 %

ST Action · January, 1990 · Rating: 80 %

ACE · January, 1990 · Rating: 905/1000

ST Format · January, 1990 · Rating: 84%

Comments (3)

Ross Sillifant — 19 Apr 2023
Early version differences: https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/2021/04/ghouls-n-ghosts-amiga-st-early-differences/
Atari A to Z (Pete Davison) — 3 Jul 2022
I am bad at Ghouls 'n' Ghosts. REALLY bad. That doesn't mean I can't appreciate its excellent presentation and impressive use of the ST's meagre sound chip, though. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeBwEPqRPyM
Dan — 18 Sept 2011
Second disk doesn't work so can't load the game. -- Just downloaded it and tried with both Steem and Saint. Works well here. If you're using Steem please check that you have disconnected drive B, so you have to swap images manually and use TOS 1.02 for the best compability. Also check that you have set Pasti-configuration to Max accuracy. Atarimania ST Team