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Ghosts 'n Goblins
魔界村
Ghosts 'n Goblins is a side-scrolling action game developed by Capcom, released in 1986 for the NES. Players control Sir Arthur, an armored knight, as he battles through hordes of monsters and supernatural enemies across six stages. The game features a distinctive two-hit damage system: the first hit removes Arthur's armor, and the second results in death. Throughout each level, players collect power-ups including weapons like spears, torches, and crossbows to overcome increasingly difficult enemy formations. The stages progress from graveyard terrain to more exotic environments, with bosses guarding the end of each level. The controls are responsive, with Arthur capable of jumping and attacking in eight directions. The game is known for its relentless difficulty, requiring precise timing and pattern memorization to advance through the campaign.
- Developer
- Capcom
- Released
- 1986
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (2K)
- Last updated
Ghosts 'n Goblins Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Ghosts 'n Goblins on our in-browser NES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Ghosts 'n Goblins Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Ghosts 'n Goblins on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Ghosts 'n Goblins" NES longplay 1986
Ghosts 'n Goblins Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Ghosts 'n Goblins. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Infinite Lives
71503 -
1 Life For Players 1 And 2
PAEKPTLA -
6 Lives For Players 1 And 2
TAEKPTLA -
9 Lives For Players 1 And 2
PAEKPTLE -
Infinite Lives For Players 1 And 2
SZEGNOVK -
4 Lives For Player 1 Only
VAEKZVSE -
Speed Up Game
ZAKILZLA -
Slow Down Game
GAKILZLA -
Stop Timer
SXOITUVK -
Zombies Carrying Baskets Item Modifier
*AOEVO -
Zombies Carrying Baskets Item Modifier #2
*AOEVP -
Zombies Carrying Basket Item Modifier #3
*AEEVO
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Adds More Options To The Title Screen (But You Can't Select Them)
SPLKIY -
Auto Puts Player 2 In The Game
PAEGIKPAAGIK -
Push Start At The Title Screen Takes You To The Demo
PAOGAVPAPGAV -
When You Start A New Game, Fireballs Are Fired At You Off The Screen Like You're Replaying The Game After Beating It
SKLYAA -
A Level Select Appears Before You Start A Level, After You Beat A Level, Or When You Die
EPTILE -
Each Zombie Shot Gives You An Extra Life (Don't Go Past 8 Lives!)
POLIOO -
Receive A Really High Score Shooting Zombies
OOLIOO -
The Armor From The Intro Is Left Everywhere On The 1st Stage And Can Sometimes Equip It
IKEEIAIKAEIA -
At The Beginning Of Stage 1, The Money Bag Lying In The Open Gets Replaced By Armor
KIPNGL -
Arthur Dies In The Intro
KINTAOKIYTAO -
Start With 7 Minutes
YAGINA -
Shoot 1st Zombie For 10 000 Points
TALINP -
The Money Bag Lying In The Open At The Beginning Of Stage 1 Gets Replaced By The Frog King Statue Which You Can Keep Collecting
AOTSTV -
Items And Enemies Are Worth More Points
GUINEA -
The Magician Doesn't Appear From The Tombstones
KIANYL -
If There's An Item You Didn't Get Before You Die, It Will Be There On Your Next Life (Not On Continues)
PAUKATPALKAT -
When An Enemy Drops A Basket, There's Nothing In It
SIANIL -
Less Crows
PAZIVZ
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ghosts 'n Goblins released?
Ghosts 'n Goblins was released in 1986 for the NES.
Who developed Ghosts 'n Goblins?
Ghosts 'n Goblins was developed by Capcom, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Ghosts 'n Goblins support?
Ghosts 'n Goblins supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is Ghosts 'n Goblins?
Ghosts 'n Goblins is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Ghosts 'n Goblins for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Ghosts 'n Goblins runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Ghosts 'n Goblins in the browser?
No. Ghosts 'n Goblins streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Ghosts 'n Goblins?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does Ghosts 'n Goblins work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Ghosts 'n Goblins this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Ghosts 'n Goblins. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
