Beginning Mobile Phone Game Programming

Chapter 18. Space Out: Paying Tribute to Space Invaders

Arcade Archive

Released by Capcom in 1985, Ghosts ’n Goblins put somewhat of a Halloween face on what would become a surprisingly popular game given its difficulty of game play. I personally have a lot of experience with this game because it was the favorite of my late friend and game programming mentor, Randy Weems, who eventually bought his own stand-up arcade Ghosts ’n Goblins game. In the game you play a chivalrous knight named Arthur, who is on a mission to save Princess Guinevere from evil zombies, bats, demons, and ghosts. The game includes several subtle game play tricks and techniques, ...