Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts Mega Drive
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Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
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| 2026-04-05 | £58.95 | £19.95 | £125.99 | 9 |
| 2026-04-04 | £58.95 | £19.95 | £125.99 | 9 |
| 2026-04-03 | £55.55 | £19.95 | £125.99 | 9 |
| 2026-04-02 | £55.55 | £19.95 | £125.99 | 9 |
| 2026-04-01 | £58.95 | £19.95 | £125.99 | 9 |
| 2026-03-31 | £58.95 | £19.95 | £125.99 | 9 |
| 2026-03-30 | £55.29 | £19.95 | £125.99 | 9 |
| 2026-03-29 | £48.77 | £19.95 | £125.99 | 9 |
| 2026-03-28 | £49.01 | £19.95 | £125.99 | 9 |
| 2026-03-27 | £49.01 | £19.95 | £125.99 | 9 |
| 2026-03-26 | £50.42 | £19.95 | £125.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £48.53 | £16.14 | £125.99 | 10 |
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Game History
Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts was developed and published by Capcom for the Sega Mega Drive (Genesis in North America). The game was directed by Tokuro Fujiwara, who also helmed the original Ghouls 'n Ghosts arcade game released in 1985. The Mega Drive version served as a console exclusive entry in the series during the 16-bit era.
The game was released in Japan on December 22, 1989, making it an early title in the Mega Drive's library. It subsequently arrived in North America and Europe in 1990, establishing itself as a multiregional release. The Mega Drive version was technically distinct from other contemporary ports, featuring unique level designs and gameplay adjustments compared to versions released on other platforms like the SNES.
Upon release, Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts received generally positive critical reception, with reviewers praising its challenging difficulty, colorful sprite work, and faithful adaptation of the arcade's demanding gameplay to home console hardware. Commercially, it performed respectably during the Mega Drive's early library but did not achieve the blockbuster status of some competitor titles. The game's punishing difficulty, while praised by hardcore players, likely limited its mainstream appeal.
Today, Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts holds significance among retro collectors, particularly the Japanese version, as an important early Mega Drive title and a key entry in the Ghouls 'n Ghosts franchise. Mint condition copies, especially Japanese releases with original packaging, command notable prices in the collector market due to relative scarcity and nostalgic demand.
One notable aspect of the Mega Drive version is that it features stage designs and enemy placements that differ from the arcade original, giving it distinct identity despite sharing the core mechanics and challenge philosophy. The game's demanding difficulty curve remains its defining characteristic, staying true to Capcom's reputation for creating punishing arcade experiences during that era.