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Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection

Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection is a modern reboot of the dark fantasy-themed platformers Ghost 'n Goblins and Ghouls 'n Ghosts. Directed by the series' original creator Tokuro Fukiwara, it launched for Nintendo Switch in February 2021. The game came to PS4, Xbox One, and Windows in June 2021.

Screenshots and images

Company and staff credits

Publisher
Capcom logo / Sorry, we don't have accessible text for this image :( Capcom Co., Ltd.
Developer
Capcom logo / Sorry, we don't have accessible text for this image :( Capcom Co., Ltd.
Director
This is a fallback image. No image is available. Tokuro Fujiwara

Platform comparison

Platform Released Interfaces Target FPS Video Sound
Switch 25 February 2021
NA, Europe and Japan
- 60 - -
Xbox One 1 June 2021
NA, Europe and Japan
- - - -
PS4 1 June 2021
NA, Europe and Japan
- - - -
Windows 1 June 2021
NA, Europe and Japan
- 60 - -

Game details

Release dates
  • 25 February 2021:
    • Switch (NA, Europe and Japan)
  • 1 June 2021:
    • Xbox One (NA, Europe and Japan)
    • PS4 (NA, Europe and Japan)
    • Windows (NA, Europe and Japan)
Also known as
  • 帰ってきた 魔界村 (official; Japanese; Japan)
  • Back to the Demon World Village (translation; Japan)
  • Guillotine (working title)
Genres

Gameplay and content

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Series hallmarks

Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection is "a reboot of both Ghosts ’n Goblins and Ghouls ’n Ghosts" according to series creator Tokuro Fujiwara. "I wanted this game to focus on what I believe are the series’ hallmarks... the stages were inspired by a 'horror theme park'-like concept and filled with obstacles that provide players with the sense of accomplishment one feels when they conquer a difficult challenge through their own efforts. These two extremely important elements were top of mind in my approach."

Story, characters, and setting

2

Story summary

In a far off land, heroic knight Arthur meets a princess and falls in love. When the Demon Lord kidnaps the princess, Arthur dons his armour and heads to the Demon Realm to save her.

Publishing

3

Announcement for Switch

Capcom first announced Ghosts ’n Goblins Resurrection by showing a trailer at The Game Awards on 10th December, 2020. The game was scheduled for a digital-only release on 25th February 2021, for Nintendo Switch.

4

Capcom data hack

Data stolen from Capcom by hackers in November 2020 suggested that Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection had timed exclusivity for Nintendo Switch and could be released for other platforms from 1st June 2021. The hacked data referred to the game under the codename "Guillotine".

Graphics and visual design

5

Switch graphics performance

Resurrection targets 1080p and 60 frames per second on Nintendo Switch but can drop to around 50 fps "when taxing weather effects or flame dominate the screen", according to a Digital Foundry analysis.

Critical reception

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Mixed critical reception

Resurrection received "mixed or average" reviews on Nintendo Switch, according to Metacritic. GameSpot described Resurrection as "an artifact of a time long-past that I'm happy to remember, rather than return to". IGN Italy's review was more positive, calling the title "a carefully packaged remake, visually very beautiful, respectful of the original".

References

  1. Epps, D. (2021, February 11). Ghosts ’n Goblins creator opens up about Resurrection and video game difficulty. Polygon. Vox Media, LLC. https://www.polygon.com/interviews/2021/2/11/22260328/ghosts-n-goblins-resurrection-creator-tokuro-fujiwara-interview.
  2. Capcom (n.d.). Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection. https://www.ghostsn-goblins.com/resurrection/uk/.
  3. McWhertor, M. (2020, December 10). Capcom’s making a new Ghosts ’n Goblins. Polygon. Vox Media, LLC. https://www.polygon.com/2020/12/10/22168882/ghosts-n-goblins-resurrection-nintendo-switch-release-date.
  4. Reddit (2020, November 25). Some overlooked info from the Capcom leaks. timelordoftheimpala. https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/k0o33t/some_overlooked_info_from_the_capcom_leaks/.
  5. Linneman, J. (2021, February 24). Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection: how Switch modernises an arcade icon. Eurogamer. Gamer Network Limited. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2021-ghosts-n-goblins-resurrection-how-switch-modernises-a-classic.
  6. Metacritic (n.d.). Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection - Switch. https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/ghosts-n-goblins-resurrection.

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