The Atari ST version of Ghosts ‘N Goblins was programmed by Michael Delves, with graphics by Zippo Games, and was published by Elite Systems in 1990. It is a somewhat ‘funky’ port, with cartoony graphics and gameplay that is easier than the arcade parent.

“Easier gameplay?” you say. Yes – it does seem to me to be less difficult than the original, and other conversions of the game, but that doesn’t mean to say that it’s easy.

Lead character Arthur is responsive and charismatic, and when he loses his armour he displays some impressive red-banded designer ‘Y-fronts’.

There is some loading between sections of levels, as well as between the levels themselves, but the pauses are not too intrusive overall.

Ghosts ‘N Goblins on the ST is not a bad port, but it’s not a great one either. It’s reasonable fun to play, but doesn’t look quite right.

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