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• Arthur journeys to the Demon Realm to reclaim Princess Prin-Prin's soul from Lucifer, 3 years after his first battle.

• Play as the brave knight Arthur against demonic foes like Beelzebub and the final boss, the giant Great Demon King Lucifer.

• Features new up/down shooting and Gold Armor magic. Reaching the final boss requires a special weapon during the 2nd loop.

• Known in the West as Ghouls 'n Ghosts. The US version features more armor drops from chests for easier recovery.

• Highly acclaimed for its gorgeous graphics and atmospheric soundtrack by Tamayo Kawamoto, which elevated the series' quality.

• Up-down shooting adds strategy but changes the original balance. The rigid, fixed-jump trajectory remains a challenge.

• High difficulty due to "first-time killer" traps like magicians in chests and potential soft-locks with specific weapons.

• Followed by Super Ghouls 'n Goblins. Arthur also appeared in crossovers like NAMCO x CAPCOM and Project X Zone.

• The Mega Drive port was made in 5 months. Despite its name, the "Large Scythe" weapon looks visually identical to an axe.

• Frequently cited as the series' best entry, balancing intense difficulty with rewarding, pattern-based progression.