#Ghouls 'n Ghosts

[devileaterjaek]

[broccwalker]

Apparently out there in the world there is a Firebrand "Red Arremer" Gargoyle's Quest plushie and I desperately want it. I've been searching and I can't find anything.

References

https://x.com/VGPlushDaily/status/1748880117969846604

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[bancho-zx]

【PC Engine SuperGrafx】 Ghouls 'n Ghosts | 大魔界村 ~Opening / Attract demo

// Music: Tamayo Kawamoto | 河本圭代

// MiSTer FPGA // TurboGrafx16 core // Y/C Composite // Sony KV-13TR20 CRT TV

[boredtechnologist]

Capcom's "Ghouls 'n Ghosts" arcade - attract mode

Delving into Capcom's "Ghouls 'n Ghosts" from a philosophical perspective involves exploring the game's underlying themes, aesthetics, and the existential and moral questions it implicitly raises.

1. The Hero's Journey and Existentialism: At its core, "Ghouls 'n Ghosts" is a classic representation of the hero's journey, a concept deeply rooted in mythological and philosophical studies. The protagonist, Arthur, embarks on a perilous quest to rescue his beloved, facing numerous supernatural challenges. This journey can be seen through an existential lens, where Arthur's relentless pursuit and repeated deaths and rebirths represent the existential struggle against life's absurdities and the human determination to seek meaning and purpose in an often chaotic and indifferent universe.

2. The Dichotomy of Good vs. Evil: The game's stark contrast between the hero and the malevolent forces he battles reflects the philosophical theme of the dichotomy of good and evil. This dichotomy raises questions about the nature of morality and whether such clear-cut distinctions exist in reality or are mere human constructs to make sense of the world. "Ghouls 'n Ghosts" presents a world where good and evil are easily distinguishable, prompting philosophical reflection on the complexities and ambiguities of moral judgments in real life.

3. Mortality and the Human Condition: Arthur's vulnerability and the game's notorious difficulty highlight the human condition's fragility and the inevitability of death. Each death in the game is a reminder of mortality, yet the player's ability to continue playing symbolizes the human spirit's resilience in the face of the inevitable. This aspect of the game resonates with philosophical meditations on mortality and the meaning of perseverance despite the certainty of death.

4. The Role of Fate and Free Will: The game's narrative and its predetermined challenges raise questions about fate and free will. While players have control over Arthur's actions, the game's environment and challenges are predestined. This interplay between the player's choices and the game's structured world mirrors the philosophical debate on free will versus determinism, questioning how much control individuals truly have over their destinies.

5. Nostalgia and Escapism: "Ghouls 'n Ghosts," with its retro aesthetic and gameplay, offers a form of nostalgia and escapism. Philosophically, this can be seen as a reflection on modernity's complexities and the human desire for simpler, more straightforward challenges and narratives. It raises questions about the role of games and nostalgia in providing comfort or distraction from the complexities and uncertainties of contemporary life.

6. Aesthetics and Symbolism: The game's Gothic art style and supernatural elements can be interpreted symbolically, representing the inner demons and fears that haunt the human psyche. The grotesque and fantastical creatures Arthur encounters may symbolize internal struggles, fears, and anxieties, with his journey representing the human endeavor to confront and overcome these personal demons.

In summary, "Ghouls 'n Ghosts," while a product of its time and genre, offers a rich ground for philosophical exploration. The game touches on themes of existentialism, morality, mortality, fate versus free will, escapism, and symbolism, demonstrating that even fantastical and seemingly straightforward video games can provoke deep philosophical thought and introspection.

[neverstopgaming]

CAPCOM GENERATIONS

は、カプコンが PlayStation および Sega Saturn 向けに制作した 5 つのビデオ ゲームのコンピレーション シリーズです。 各巻には、特定のシリーズまたはゲーム ジャンルからの 3 ～ 4 つのゲームが含まれており、オリジナルのアーケード バージョンから直接移植されました (元はスーパー NES ゲームだった Super Ghosts'n Ghosts を除く)。 各ディスクには、歴史、ヒント、アートワーク、キャラクタープロフィール、アレンジされた音楽 (ゲーム自体でも有効にすることができます)、および各ゲームのその他のロック解除可能なコンテンツを備えた「コレクション モード」も含まれています。 PlayStation バージョンのゲームには、DualShock コントローラーのサポートも含まれていました。

[theruffiansretrorampage]

art by Shayeragal

[nesgamer89]

Ghouls 'n Ghosts (Master System) - Full Gameplay

Uno de los juegos perfectos para temporada de Halloween 🎃 La primera vez que acabé el juego, no podía creerlo cuando ví que debía volver a comenzar y conseguir un ataque especial para llegar al jefe final y derrotarlo, ya el hecho de poder completarlo 1 vez fue difícil 😱

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[g4zdtechtv]

ROTR Classic - QuickPlay Edition: Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded (PSP)

Capcom classics that make the drive a whole lot quicker!

[autumnblooms]

🖤 Don’t dream it, Be it 🖤

@forlorn-crows I thank you for the amazing mental image

[kabukiaku]

alone together...at last.

[black-light-guides-you-ghuleh]

i dont do text posts much, but i have to get this idea/hc down somewhere Mountain is ancient, beyond old. whenever a sibling or ghoul asks his age, he always responds with something different, not in a "avoiding the question" way, but more of a "i dont remember myself, but it might be somewhere near here" way nobody can read his writing, its a weird mix of Old Ghoulish and Middle-English once, Phantom had a nightmare and had woken up in the middle of the night, Mountain found him and sung Als I Lay On Yoolis Night to soothe him back to sleep. Phantom discussed it with the others after being deep in some random convo. Most of the ghouls didnt bat an eye really, but Copia had heard about it vaguely was a bit confused, as mountain never showed specific interest in the 14th century, and his search history and such were clean of things like that too... Where did he learn that? when hes alone, or at least thinks he is, he tends to speak to himself in Old Ghoulish, something only a handful of the ghouls know... The older ones at least he makes Copia question everything he knows about ghouls

[yesandpeeps]

Desperately need y’all to see this too, idk when I’ll be able to draw like this again 😓😓

[bancho-zx]

【Super NES | Super Famicom】 Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts | 超魔界村 ~Intro / Opening / Attract demo

// Music: Mari / Mari Yamaguchi | まり / 山口真理

// MiSTer FPGA // SNES core // Y/C Composite // Sony KV-13TR20 CRT TV

[newgroundstier]

sillyposting

[ashanddoodles]

sodo noticed you...

[gho2ty-boy]

you walk into the kitchen at 3am and see this fucking thing on the floor eating all your bread. what do you do.

anyways hi im back i had a friends sleepover bday party over the weekend and it was epic amazing