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[[File:ghostngoblins_front.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Ghosts 'n' Goblins by Elite / Capcom]]

Ghosts 'n' Goblins is a game by [[Elite]] / [[Capcom]], there is also a [[GX4000]] version

== Information ==
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|Title:|| '''Ghosts 'n' Goblins'''
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|Company:|| [[Elite]] / [[Capcom]]
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|Type:|| Arcade
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|Year:|| 1986
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== Summary ==
Ghosts 'n' Goblins is the authentic home computer version of the classic coin-operated arcade game from Capcom, authors of best sellers including the world beating [[Commando]] and [[1942]]. Ghosts 'n' Goblins is the classic fighting fantasy story, heroic knight to rescue beautiful maiden from clutches of demonic Overlord. Featuring some stunning effects and graphics, this technically excellent game is clearly another winner from the Elite/Capcom stable.

== Game Play == 
In your attempt to rescue the maiden, you need to navigate your way through various levels of the game which consists of different nasties that can be killed or avoided. You have fire power which is handy, but you also need to avoid touching everything - from zombies to all flying creatures! Three Levels to get through with a big baddie at the end of each to beat and only 5 lives!

== Technical Details ==

* Uses hardware scrolling
* Uses a special sprite drawing method. OR to draw sprites, AND to remove them, this technique limits the colours for the background and sprites: 3 colours for sprite, 4 colours for background
* Mode 0 is used in game.
* Mode 1 is used on main menu.

== Screenshots ==
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image: GG_Screen1.png
image: GG_Screen2.png
image: GG_Screen3.png
image: GG_Screen4.png
image: GG_Screen5.png
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== Cover ==

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image:GG_cover_extra.jpg
Image:ghostngoblinscartdesign.jpg|Imagined GX4000 version Boxart Design ©Novabug
</gallery>

== Reviews ==
* Reviewed in [[Amstrad Action]] Issue 12 September 1986 p.44-45
* Reviewed in [[Amtix]] Issue 10, August 1986 [http://cpcwiki.eu/index.php/File:Amtix_10_Page_017.jpg Here]

== Cheat mode ==
* [http://cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Amtix,_Issue_11,_September_1986 Amtix Issue 11, Sept 1986]
* [http://cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Amtix,_Issue_13,_November_1986 Amtix Issue 13, Nov 1986]
* [http://cpcwiki.eu/index.php/File:Amtix_18_Page_36.jpg Amtix Issue 18, April 1987]
* [http://cpcwiki.eu/imgs/c/cf/ACU8802023.JPG ACU Issue 2, Feb 1988]
* [http://cpcwiki.eu/index.php/File:ACU9102-047.jpg ACU Issue 2, Feb 1991]
* [http://cpcwiki.eu/index.php/File:TAU_26Page14.JPG The Amstrad User Issue 26]
* [http://cpcwiki.eu/index.php/File:TAU_33Page17.JPG The Amstrad User Issue 33]
* [http://cpcwiki.eu/index.php/File:TAU_35Page12.JPG The Amstrad User Issue 35]
* [http://www.cpc-power.com/ModulesExterne/PictureZoom2.php?extra=map&fiche=974.png CPC Power Game Map]

== Links == 
* [http://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=974 CPC Power]
* [http://www.cpcgamereviews.com/g/index4.html CPC Game Reviews]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghosts'n_Goblins English Wikipedia]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIlTIzvyiBc YouTube CPC Version]
* [http://java.cpc-live.com/game.php?id=-G-&title=ghostngoblins Java CPC]
* [http://www.genesis8bit.fr/amstrad/game-rom/amstrad-game.php?prog_id=1956 Genesis 8Bit]
* [http://www.video-games-museum.com/en/game/Ghosts-N-Goblins/38/3/26618 Video Games Museum]

== Download ==
* [http://tacgr.emuunlim.com/downloads/filedetail.php?recid=376 The Amstrad CPC Games Resource]

[[Category:Games]]
[[Category:Games 1986]]
[[Category:CPC Plus Games]]