Famicom Mini Makaimura on GBA, the original Ghosts'n Goblins in Japanese version. Still as cruel and iconic. A rite of passage for any self-respecting gamer.
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Compilation4 players12+
Description
GBA version of Makaimura released on Famicom, published by Nintendo in Japan in August 2004. Knight Arthur rescues Princess Guinevere from demons across six stages of legendary difficulty. A single hit strips Arthur's armor leaving him in his underwear, lances and axes to throw, colossal bosses and two full playthroughs required to see the true ending. Known in the West as Ghosts 'n Goblins, eighteenth number in the Famicom Mini series.
Famicom Mini 18 - Makaimura review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Short"
Technical info
💾0,96 MB📅10/08/2004
Published by Nintendo
Famicom Mini 18 - Makaimura (GBA) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
GBA reissue of Ghosts'n Goblins in the Famicom Mini collection, a look back at Capcom's 1986 action platformer become legendary for its formidable difficulty and its knight stripped to his underwear in a single hit. A pillar of the genre, the title forged a stubborn reputation among fans of merciless challenges. Reissued in a faithful miniature box, it represents Capcom's contribution to the line. Its collecting interest rests on this status as a demanding classic and on its belonging to the Famicom commemorative series.
Is Famicom Mini 18 - Makaimura still worth playing in 2026?
A GBA reissue of the Famicom port of Ghosts'n Goblins, this Famicom Mini brings back one of the arcade's most merciless platformers, where knight Arthur faces hordes of demons in makeshift armour. The legendary difficulty, the relentless pace and the need to finish the game twice forge a reputation of owned harshness. The conversion keeps that raw demand. For a fan of extreme challenge, someone curious about Capcom classics or a collector, the title keeps an intact intensity and a bite that forgives nothing.
