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2001PlayStation

A tough 3D action platformer set in the Ghosts'n Goblins universe: as the knight Maximo you hack through hordes of undead with sword and shield, with your armor breaking off as you take hits. A charming, macabre style and steep difficulty define it.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Boss fights as highlights
  • Fantasy setting

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In short: Games like Maximo: Ghosts to Glory

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Maximo: Ghosts to Glory special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection

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2021USK 12PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified74 % positive29.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Maximo: Ghosts to Glory: jumping and platforming, gripping boss fights as well as melee combat with weapons or fists.

The classic returns: knight Arthur fights through graveyards and demon castles in punishing platforming stages, now with a storybook look. Perfect for players who enjoy merciless but fair challenge and losing armor with every hit.

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BloodRayne: Betrayal

Challenging difficulty

A brutal 2D hack-and-slash platformer with detailed HD sprites, gory combat and a steep difficulty curve. You play the dhampir Rayne, carving through a gothic world with precise melee and jumping challenges.

Maximo vs. Army of Zin

Fantasy setting

You fight through the mechanical Army of Zin as Maximo, slashing through tough battles and moody castles full of knights and skeletons. The game blends punchy sword combat with platforming sections in a classic fantasy world.

Shadow of the Beast

Fantasy setting

You play Aarbron, fighting through the grim fantasy world of Karamoon to topple the evil lord Maletoth. This revival of the classic series combines brutal close combat and platforming in a striking, atmospheric world.

Shinobi

Fantasy setting

You play Hotsuma, wielding the soul-devouring Akujiki sword, shurikens and ninja magic against demons in Tokyo. Fast combo chains against enemy groups and acrobatic moves like wall runs and air dashes give it its flair.

Castlevania Chronicles

Jumping and platforming

You take on Dracula's estate as Simon Belmont, lashing your whip through classic gothic stages alone against the resurrected Count and his minions. Precise jumps, sub-weapons and unforgiving enemy placement make every mistake count.

Sigi: A Fart for Melusina

Jumping and platforming

You run, jump and fight as knight Sigi through an absurd side-scrolling platformer where farting becomes part of the movement. Its appeal lies in the silly humor, quirky enemies and bosses, and the climb up Mount Stinkup.

MediEvil

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A bumbling skeleton knight, Sir Daniel, fights through quirky gothic levels full of monsters and light puzzles using swords, shields and ranged weapons. Its Tim Burton-style dark humor is what makes this PlayStation classic memorable.

Demon Turf

Fantasy setting

A snappy, cheeky 3D platformer where you play the demon Beebz, using momentum-based movement, punches and self-placed checkpoints to race through tricky levels on the road to becoming Demon Queen.

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