Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection and Capcom Arcade Stadium come to Nintendo Switch in February 2021!
Announced at The Game Awards 2020, Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection sees the return of the gallant knight, Arthur, as he embarks on a brand-new quest to rescue the princess from the devious Demon Realm! Plus, dozens of arcade classics make their return with a slew of new features in Capcom Arcade Stadium!
Ghouls, Ghosts, ‘n Goblins
There are few spots more idyllic than the hilltop looking
out over the kingdom. It’s here that the noble princess and her gallant knight,
Arthur, enjoy spending time together… but their time together is unexpectedly
cut short when malicious monsters appear and take off with the princess! Taken
by surprise and only able to watch as the princess is kidnapped to the Demon
Realm, the chivalrous Arthur dons his armor and embarks on a quest to rescue
the princess and save the day!
For over 35 years, Ghosts
‘n Goblins games have tested and delighted players with challenging
gameplay, gigantic bosses, and a cast of familiar foes, including Zombies,
Skeleton Murderers, Pigmen, and, of course, the infamous Red Arremer. This time
around, Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection
brings a whole new meaning to the phrase “side scroller.” With the story being
presented on an in-game scroll of parchment, Arthur will run, jump, battle, and
navigate his way across platforms, pits, and tricky terrain in a storybook-like
world while he tries to keep his armor – and his honor – intact on his quest to
save the princess.
Seasoned Knights need not worry; this is a brand-new take on
the GnG you know and love. Filled with
deadly enemies, devious traps, and delightful levels that will put your skills
to the test Ghosts ‘n Goblins
Resurrection takes cues from both the original Ghosts ‘n Goblins as well as the sequel, Ghouls ‘n Ghosts, to create entirely new challenges. Knights of all
kinds can bravely journey into the Demon Realm by selecting one of multiple difficulty
modes, including Squire, Knight, and Legend. For new apprentices who are just
learning to throw a lance, Page mode allows them to respawn on the spot with unlimited
lives.
Arthur will have plenty of options to dispatch his enemies.
Multiple familiar weapons make their return, including the classic Lance and
the deadly Dagger, with new, unique weapons making their first appearance,
including the crushing Hammer and fatal Spiked Ball. Magic returns, too, giving
Arthur a variety of spells to unleash on his enemies, including the sizzling
Firewall and the crackling Thunderstorm. Knights of all kinds will need to find
the right combination of weapon, magic, and skills that works best for them if
they wish to survive the perilous journey through the Demon Realm!
Insert Coin
The year is 199X. You just finished a bottle of clear cola. There
are blacklights everywhere, and you can feel the crunch of the thin carpet – decorated
with neon shapes and squiggles – beneath your tennis shoes. It’s your third
attempt at impatiently jamming a $5 bill into the token machine, and you can
barely hear the clicks and whirs of the bill (finally) being accepted over all
the noise in the arcade. But a moment later, the ping of tokens spilling out greets
your ears, and as you scoop each handful into your pockets, you look out over
all the colorful cabinets and think… what am I going to play next?
Relive the heyday of arcades with Capcom Arcade Stadium,
featuring 32 classics from the mid-1980s through the early 2000s! Start your
tour with a free download of 1943 – The Battle of Midway –, or see where
Arthur’s journey began with the stand-alone add-on of Ghosts ‘n Goblins.
You can also grab your favorite games from three different arcade packs
spanning multiple eras! Packs include 80’s nostalgia trips like BIONIC
COMMANDO and STRIDER, and games that defined the 90’s arcade
revolution – including SUPER STREET FIGHTER II TURBO. Ready to go all-in on the classic arcade experience?
You can grab all three packs of 10 games and the Ghosts ‘n Goblins stand-alone
add-on at once with the “all-in” pack, and enjoy them all any time you want!
The full arcade experience is available to you, too, with
lots of modern features on top of local co-op (up to four players for games
that support it). Game Speed and Difficulty Level can be adjusted, allowing you
to slow things down (or speed things up!) to your liking, while a Rewind
feature allows you to run it back and try again if things don’t go quite as
planned. For the ultimate nostalgia trip, additional Display Settings, Display
Filters, and even various frames, including a variety of 3D-rendered arcade
cabinets, can add a classic touch to the visuals.
For avid arcade players, we have even more in store: Playing
games, earning in-game accomplishments, and completing challenges earns CASPO –
think of it like a running score tracker, or experience points. As you accrue
CASPO, you’ll earn new 2D and 3D frames to display in-game. Those looking to
see how they stack up against the competition can claim their place on the
online leaderboards in “Timed Challenge” and “Score Challenge” game modes for their favorite
titles.
Are you ready to CHALLENGE AGAIN? Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection and Capcom Arcade Stadium both launch in February 2021 on Nintendo
Switch!