Ghost Battle
| Industry | Video game development |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1991 |
| Headquarters | Austria |
Key people | Erwin Kloibhofer (coder), Henk Nieborg (artist) |
| Products | Ghost Battle |
Ghost Battle is a platform game created by Interactive Design and released in 1991 under the Thalion Software label for the Amiga, with a subsequent conversion for the Atari ST. The title was developed by Austrian coder Erwin Kloibhofer alongside Dutch artist Henk Nieborg, who became part of Thalion after the game's launch. Drawing inspiration from Ghosts 'n Goblins, Green Beret, and various horror movies, the pair later collaborated on Lionheart (1993).
Gameplay
This side-scrolling platform adventure comprises five distinct levels and offers three difficulty modes: easy, normal, and hard. Players assume the role of a barbarian tasked with traversing a sinister forest to save a princess held captive. The protagonist combats foes using rocks and bombs, while encountering additional weaponry protected by monsters throughout the journey.
Reception
Critical response to Ghost Battle was varied. Amiga Action recommended the game but pointed out sluggish character movement and issues with a poorly translated instruction manual. Conversely, Amiga Format commended the title for its challenging puzzles, visual design, and musical score. Games-X acknowledged the quality of graphics and audio, describing the gameplay as somewhat monotonous initially but becoming more engaging over time. Meanwhile, The One regarded the soundtrack as the standout element but criticized the graphics as unremarkable and found gameplay to be uninspired with overly sensitive controls.