The NEW Ghosts 'n Goblins Review | New Wave Toys RepliCade X

[@OldAussieAds]

This was the game that hooked me on video games. I was a young kid in the 80s who often just watched other kids play or I’d just watch the “insert coin” attract mode over and over. Then one day I walk into this milk bar to discover someone had left a credit in the machine. So I pressed start and that intro to the game starts. Something switched in my head and within an instant I was a full blown arcade addict. I would spend my pocket money on that game once a week and I would think about it when I wasn’t playing it. It is a bit amusing to think my first ever arcade game experience was what’s now considered to be one of the hardest games of all time. And I never passed the first level back then.

[@vinnyboomba9948]

I can't tell you the rage I felt after defeating this game on the NES in 1987 only to find out satan was an illusion and had to start again

[@GenXGrownUp]

Hahaha! SPOILER ALERT! 😜

[@joezar33]

That so messed up

[@bw3230]

I would love to know what the game creators were thinking though. "We have a game that most people will never beat even once. Why don't we make it where the player has to beat it twice to get the real ending..."

[@dreadtheweekend]

I salute you forgetting that far🫡. I played it on the ZX Spectrum in 1987 and I don’t recall getting much further than the first save point. I can’t imagine there are many kids from the 80’s that didn’t play this game on one system or another.

[@chrismayer3919]

Fairy tales; ghosts and goblins! 👺👻

[@Incense3]

I never saw this cabinet out in the wild, so this was fun to see. I grew up with the C64 Ghosts ‘N Goblins which has way different music but was still fun (and punishing). The sound really was great on this and the faux CRT looked perfect, especially with scan lines. Those usable coins were a nice addition as well. Great review as always!

[@marathi22]

A few years ago, someone actually made an updated version with the arcade music and more. Interestingly they actually kept the original c64 theme for the first level, they probably thought it was too iconic. But search Ghost'n Goblins Arcade for the C64, it's pretty amazing!

[@Dauerbomber]

Missed the preorder, but finally ordered both games an hour ago....so happy! Both games look incredible, like all other mini arcade cabinets from NWT.

[@talesfromthejundlandwastes5498]

Absolute Perfection - but, it only makes me appreciate what we get from My Arcade for such a generous price.

[@johnnym196]

Hey, Jon. Wow, Ghosts 'n Goblins! I really remember this game from back in the day. I think that I remember having a version of this for my Commodore 128. Thank you for sharing this, Jon, and for the memories.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Of course! Thank you for watching! 🙂

[@McLovin_2007]

All of these mini arcades I've seen on KZbin recently have given me the idea to build a doll house style arcade. I thought about building a display case about the size and shape of a coffee table with a glass top and carpet on the floor. Inside I can have rows of mini arcade cabs, a pool table, and also include Mario action figures of the same scale.

[@cryptocoffee13]

Those New Wave Toys Replicade cabinets are as close to shrinking a real full sized version of an arcade cabinet as you can get that I've seen. This game isn't desirable to me but appreciate what they did with it.

[@The_Badseed]

The first thing that caught my eye was the Japanese Dai Makaimura title art on the side of the box. This machine is pretty cool, so I decided to go their website, they have a lot of great stuff on there. Bezerk, Frenzy even a talking Zoltar replica. I thought the coolest thing was, as a long time smoker and being old enough to remember them, they sell replica cigarette machines (no ciggs USB charger). What a great way to finish off your home retro arcade. I know smoking is not good, but seeing the machine does bring back fond memories of the golden days of arcades

[@pudboy3399]

Great review! I have both versions side by side and i love the attention to detail is stunning

[@Monitor1CC]

Great review, everything about this unit screams quality and love that the mini coins actually add credits this time.

[@katmacoconnor]

The spooky background music, though! 👻😄

[@GenXGrownUp]

🎵🎃🎶

[@jayme69]

Ghouls n' Ghosts on the Mega Drive was my goto version back in the day but I tend to play on my Capcom Home Arcade Unit nowadays :-) Great video and keep up the awesome work Jon!

[@Zaxbox]

Very cool! I use to play this game a lot when I was young. I finished it a number of times. Not sure if I ever completed Ghouls but I have played it. I have versions for these on the PSP and the PS3. I still love them.

[@tuffteddy1446]

This is one of the hardest games ever.

[@RCfromtheNYC]

I didn't play Ghouls N Ghosts until I was in college and on the Sega Genesis. It is in my Top 5 Genesis games list, as I played the heck out of it. When I got into emulation, it was one of the games I had to "archive". 🤫

[@marathi22]

I wish they'd include some bat style stick tops too, the ball tops weren't that common here in Europe in the eighties as I remember it.

[@IuriFiedoruk]

THAT is a good arcade replica. The light on the title on top and the screen bezel, amazing! I have lots of nostalgia for Ghost & Goblins, my cousin played a lot on it, and I went with him into arcades to watch he trying, and trying, and trying.

[@GenXGrownUp]

...and dying, and dying, and dying. 😀 Thanks for watching!

[@JRLZ78]

My favorite NES and arcade game of all time. I'm so getting this replicade.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Nice!

[@bw3230]

Wow this thing is the perfect size to hurl across the room in rage. Seriously though as someone who's beaten every Castlevania game and games such as Alundra, I have never been able to come close to beating this game.

[@punaforager]

You definitely need a joystick for this. I feel I wish the screen could go brighter too, and those are my two main complaints. The sound is better than previous models, for sure.

[@OGHUGO]

That power cord is a real nice touch ! Great review Jon, thanks !

[@GenXGrownUp]

Thanks for watching!

[@joeyfarris2543]

My favorite is Ghouls' n Ghosts 👻👻👍👍

[@deathpie]

I remember the first time I saw this game as a kid. It was at a goofy golf / trampoline joint in Benton, IL. I was amazed, and now I own one (well, a small one lol)

[@GenXGrownUp]

Isn't a great time to be a grown-up GenX'er?

[@Darkuni]

This game was impossible to play with a FULL SIZED cabinet ... I passed on this one (got Zookeeper ordered though) because I can't imagine playing 1/6th wouldn't make it even harder :D

[@MegaDeth859]

This is so neat. I've yet to try any mini arcade but this looks like something great to own

[@MIKandJEAN]

This would look extra cool with a 6inch StarWars Jawa stood infront of it. 🙂

[@ButterSpider3]

Amazing detail to this cabinet. Love it. It looks so nice. This was the first game I had for my SNES. I left it on for 3 days straight! No saves suck! Haha!

[@jeffro9252]

These games weren’t on the SNES.

[@miked4377]

hey jon i suck at it too....but i love the game and the way it looks ghouls and ghosts is my favorite too...this machine is absolutley awesome!!!

[@Steven.Cartwright]

This looks amazing . Great video thanks

[@GenXGrownUp]

Thanks for watching!

[@Mrblackstar00]

New wave makes really good product. I have several of their mini cabinets.

[@johnenoch6222]

Awesome review Jon! NWT is a fantastic company making high quality nostalgic products. Looking forward to Berzerk.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Hells, yeah! INTRUDER ALERT!

[@dosadi512]

Thanks for the video Jon! Question: why not 5 stars? You didn't name a single thing that would take a star off as you do in other vids.

[@GenXGrownUp]

You bet. My token ratings aren't mathematical, but based on my gut feeling. Couldn't put my finger on it, but it just wasn't quite perfect. Lots of variables in there including price vs. value, experience, build quality, playability, etc.

[@bb.cute.channel]

Do they have NBA Jam TE???? ❤❤❤❤

[@GenXGrownUp]

Not as yet.

[@ctbinary42]

Never was a fan of this arcade game but the detail is incredible! hopefully more to come 😁

[@GenXGrownUp]

INTRUDER ALERT! INTRUDER ALERT! 😉

[@Musicradio77Network]

The NES version was absolutely bad, because it was a port of the original arcade game turned into a horrible mess and it was the hardest game ever made. Micronics developed the port, and Capcom published it. Micronics also developed “1942”, “Tiger-Heli”, “Athena”, “Ikari Warriors” and other games for the NES.

[@carguy3460]

My joystick on mine (brand new) is looser than I would have expected it to be, it plays fine but is this normal? THanks!

[@GenXGrownUp]

Hard to say since I'm not sure how loose you expected it to be. 😉 If you have concerns about build quality, I'd recommend reaching out to New Wave's customer support.

[@carguy3460]

@@GenXGrownUp I expected it to be tight, there’s a little give, Nothing major just wondering your experience. I’ll open a case with them. As it stands I see it more as a model than a functioning game really because the stick seems a little more frail than I would have thought! Thanks.

[@josephbartol7302]

Nice video. Really less than thrilled I missed out on their Qbert one. This one and missile command seems nice though.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Thanks. I was happy with my Field Test Missile Command. So much fun!

[@Ivan-kq1mh]

Buon pomeriggio bello il tuo video, dove posso acquistare l'oggetto?Grazie.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Link al sito web di New Wave nella descrizione del video.

[@chrismayer3919]

How much is a game unit like that and what’s the website?

[@GenXGrownUp]

Link to New Wave in the video description, Chris. Prices vary, but usually around $160 at release.

[@chrismayer3919]

@@GenXGrownUp wow; with enough dough, you could build your own mini-arcade!

[@restwellcloud-ix8ee]

perfect for halloween 🎃

[@shelby3822]

That shirt tho 😳

[@GenXGrownUp]

Available in our merch store! 😀 genxgrownup.com/merch

[@shelby3822]

Grew up on it & still have it...best game ever.

[@jbponzi1]

First, NWT has done another great job with G'nG. Next, both versions are the most difficult arcade game for me and I LOVE both of them. It's great that I don't need to keep running to the change machine. Speaking of change (ahem) Charge Machines, I realized with this one and then Berzerk, I am going to need another Charge Machine. Oh, and yes NWT now has the cigarette machine chargers, and that older looking one is pretty sweet, I just can'y by a cigarette machine.

[@GenXGrownUp]

It does offer the "art supplies" re-skin, though, if you like the vending machine design.

[@jbponzi1]

@@GenXGrownUp wait! Did I miss something? Guess I didn’t look close enough at the Art-o-matic. Thanks.

[@GenXGrownUp]

@@jbponzi1 Check it out: newwavetoys.com/products/usb-artomat-machine

[@bb.cute.channel]

How much does it cost???? ❤❤❤❤

[@GenXGrownUp]

Follow the link in the description.

[@TFEnright5]

I’m looking forward to the Berzerk and Frenzy cabinets

[@GenXGrownUp]

Same!

[@Exit82guy]

I want to buy this ... but its soooo small !

[@miketendopower]

I'm really digging how accurate they designed this one. Time to donate some plasma 😛.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Haha! 🩸💵

[@Emceemur]

I was great at Ghouls & Ghosts but I must admit I never beat Ghosts & Goblins. Both games are superb but Ghouls & Ghosts was a lot easier. Given the price point of these, Im just not a buyer but they are extremely detailed and great quality.

[@mrwrister]

I think NWT Replicades are top notch quality products. I have 5 so far and I'm eagerly awaiting Berzerk which I preordered for the discount. Their customer service is fantastic (I had to send Q*Bert back for a minor issue) and it arrived back at my doorstep earlier than they projected. This company is the real deal!

[@GenXGrownUp]

Totally agree.

[@tron3entertainment]

Jon, think we will see ZAXXON from any of the major arcade "players"?

[@GenXGrownUp]

I think there's a chance. I believe it's still owned by SEGA and they're not using it much, so it's probably available for licensing.

[@clumaster]

New Wave Toy makes some really great stuff the only issue i have is that they only make these in very LIMITED Quantities and once they are all sold out there will be no more made. by the time i can afford the machine i want they will be sold out and i would have to pay a scalpers price on ebay for itl.

[@GenXGrownUp]

That is frustrating. The business model must be working for them, but I'd prefer broader availability.

[@oceanpacific886]

WTF? How can you play that game with something so small?😮

[@GenXGrownUp]

Have you seen a Gameboy?

[@Rob-z7k]

This game is tooooo hard as it is! Playing on a tiny joystick would not even help...id most likely break it!

[@bossjoker7320]

I like Ghouls and ghost because is more simple than Ghost and goblins and he has the best beautiful grafic qnd experience.

[@Rob-z7k]

I have this and the Super Nes version on a hand held system...its way too hard!

[@williamwright9079]

Nice boot!

[@jmogler]

I wanna see someone beat ghosts n goblins with only the torch.

[@GenXGrownUp]

NOT IT! 😜

[@mikeburkhart8336]

I can sum up my feelings about Ghosts and Goblins with this:"AARRRGGHHHHH!!!!!" ( Reaching for a hammer....) I'll pass on this for the sake of my sanity.

[@Sinn0100]

Ghosts n' Goblins...I hated this game so much that every time I think about the Nes port I still seeth. What's strange is after hating the arcade original I still asked for the Nes port when it released. I figured it would be like Strider (for example) and feature more varied gameplay...fat chance. However, Ghouls n' Ghosts is my freaking jam. I got it in 1989 for my Genesis and it looked so close to the arcades I felt like I died and went to heaven. I didn't even care that I had to run through it twice as it was double the awesomeness. I will buy this for Ghouls n' Ghosts alone....sold, sold, sold! Question- What is powering the games? Is it a System 16 on a chip or some type of low yield Android device? Can we add more ROMs to it? As in can it be modded? For reference- Arthur can fire in 4 directions in Ghouls n' Ghosts. For example if you press up and fire he will shoot upwards. Oh and get the knife. Avoid the flame and the axe depending on where you are.

[@retrojoe85]

It's so close to the real experience that you even can do MORE than a real arcade expetrience: in fact, now you can THROW the cabinet OUT OF THE WINDOW due to THE RAAAAAAAAAGE that this series injects on you! 🤣

[@Treeplanter73]

That's a very hard game!

[@GenXGrownUp]

Thank you! I feel a little bit vindicated! 😜

[@SHUPIRATE1991]

This game is so hard…lol I hope replicade makes a punchout

[@Rob-z7k]

I have punchout and super punchout and Mike Tysons punchout on my hand held game thing..good games!

[@TomMannCenturia]

I'm watching thinking I'm just as bad at these games. So tough, not fun to play imo. The little cab looks fantastic though.

[@ericsonofjames4573]

I guess you could use the fake power cord for action figure photography. Have a Harley Quinn unplug a game Joker is playing. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@GenXGrownUp]

Yep!

[@andyauthor2007]

I have about 10 different ways to play these two games so I'm going to skip this one and save some money. My nostalgia for these two games are more from the NES and SNES versions rather than the arcade. Still a great video though.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Makes sense. Thanks for watching!

[@bmwkmx1]

and it's small enough to throw across the room when the game pisses you off...

[@thegamesninja3119]

The answer to this puzzle is Ghosts 'n Goblins. Your puzzles have gotten too easy, particularly when you put the answer in the title. Wait, this isn't the daily puzzle? Nevermind... 🥷

[@GenXGrownUp]

Total weak sauce! 😉

[@thegamesninja3119]

@@GenXGrownUp I thought you liked the unit. 🥷