Only ever released in Japan, this PC Engine conversion of Capcom‘s classic Ghouls ‘N Ghosts was developed by NEC Avenue and is one of the very best conversions out there.

While not 100% “arcade perfect” it nonetheless delivers on every front. Graphically, it pushes the PC Engine to its limits. Nerves-wise, it pushes the player to the limit.

The only weak area is the music. The Megadrive version is better on that front.

Arguably the best game on the entire system. Some people consider it to be. It’s definitely up there with the best.

More: Ghouls ‘N Ghosts on Wikipedia