The History of Ghosts ‘n Goblins – Full Series Retrospective

The History of Ghosts ‘n Goblins (and Makaimura 魔界村) – Full Series Retrospective by ChrisB Crisps

The complete history of the series that broke thousands of controllers and joysticks over the years and built the foundation for difficult games like Dark Souls, Ninja Gaiden, and Bloodborne. Learn the story behind its creator, Tokuro Fujiwara, its initial design concepts, and how the franchise evolved over three and a half decades.

Games Covered:

Ghosts ‘n Goblins / Makaimura
Ghouls ‘n Ghosts / Daimakaimura
Super Ghouls ‘n Ghosts / Chou Makaimura
Gargoyle’s Quest / Red Arima: Makaimura Gaiden
Gargoyle’s Quest II: The Demon Darkness / Red Arima 2
Demon’s Crest / Demon’s Blazon
Arthur & Astaroth’s Mystery Demon World Village Incredible Toons
Makaimura for WonderSwan
Maximo: Ghosts to Glory
Maximo vs. Army of Zin / Demon World Hero Maximo: Ambition of the Machine Monsters
Ghosts & Goblins Online
Ultimate Ghosts ‘n Goblins
Ghosts ‘n Goblins: Gold Knights / Makaimura Kishi Retsuden
Ghosts ‘n Goblins Gold Knights II / Makaimura Kishi Retsuden II
Magyechon Online / Makaimura Online
Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection / Kaettekita Makaimura

Timeline:

• 0:00 – Introduction
• 2:28 – Part 1: Ghosts ‘n Goblins is Born
• 10:27 – Part 2: Ghouls ‘n Ghosts
• 17:21 – Part 3: Super Ghouls ‘n Ghosts
• 22:45 – Part 4: A New Protagonist
• 31:06 – Part 5: Fujiwara Makes His Exit
• 35:46 – Part 6: Maximo Takes the Stage
• 44:58 – Part 7: Ultimate Ghosts ‘n Goblins
• 51:10 – Part 8: More Spin-Offs
• 56:08 – Part 9: Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection
• 1:02:52 – Part 10: Legacies ‘n Cameos
• 1:06:01 – Credits & Outro