Ghosts ‘N Goblins (5 Screw)

Ghosts 'n Goblins 5 Screw is the five-screw NES cartridge of Capcom's 1986 platform game for the Nintendo Entertainment System. You play the knight Sir Arthur on a run through the Demon World to save Princess Prin-Prin. This listing is the loose cartridge only, with no box or manual.

About the Ghosts 'n Goblins 5 Screw NES Cartridge

Capcom published Ghosts 'n Goblins for the NES in North America in November 1986. Micronics programmed the NES port of Capcom's arcade game. The NES version went on to sell 1.64 million copies worldwide.

Sir Arthur fights zombies, giants, demons and other monsters on his way to Astaroth, king of the Demon World, who holds Princess Prin-Prin captive. Along the way he can pick up new weapons, bonuses and extra suits of armor. Arthur can take two hits before he loses a life, so every piece of armor counts.

The game is often cited as one of the most difficult games of all time. Beating Astaroth once is not the end. You must play through the whole game again on a higher difficulty to reach the true ending. Expect to learn each stage by heart before you see the finish.

Cartridge Details

• Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
• NES release (North America): November 1986
• Developer: Micronics (NES port of Capcom's arcade game)
• Publisher: Capcom
• Genre: Platform
• Cartridge shell: 5 screw
• What you get: Loose cartridge only, no box or manual

What the 5 Screw Label Means

Early NES cartridges were held together with five screws. Later production runs switched to three. Collectors who sort their carts by shell type look for this detail, so we list this Capcom Ghosts 'n Goblins NES cart on its own page. The game itself is the same Capcom release. Check the listing photos to see the exact cartridge you will receive, including the label and the screws on the back.

More Capcom Games for the NES

Browse our full range of NES games. If the shell type does not matter to you, see our standard Ghosts 'n Goblins listing. Capcom fans can also try Bionic Commando. Learn more about Ghosts 'n Goblins on Wikipedia.

Ghosts 'n Goblins 5 Screw: FAQs

When did Ghosts 'n Goblins come out on the NES?
Capcom released it in North America in November 1986.

How is this different from your other Ghosts 'n Goblins listing?
This listing is for the five-screw cartridge shell. The photos show the exact five-screw Ghosts 'n Goblins cart you will get.

Is the game really that hard?
It is often cited as one of the hardest games ever made. You also have to finish it twice to see the true ending.

Will it work on my NES?
Yes, it is an NES cartridge for the Nintendo Entertainment System.

Does it come with a box or manual?
No. This is the loose cartridge only.

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