First of all, the game plays in an amazingly similar manner as its 2-D parents. Basically, the game is a mix between a platformer and a hardcore action game. This time around you can block attacks with your shield, or hurl it as a boomerang type projectile weapon. There are chests scattered around the areas which hold power-ups, keys, and some unpleasant surprises. The graphics are gorgeous.
Environments look incredibly rich and colorful, with great effects like fog, smoke, and fire.
The main character animates well, as to the undead that you face through the level. The sound and music also hold up well, with many of the tunes harkening back to the original Ghosts and Goblins. Even more than the fun and exciting gameplay and the fantastic grapchis is the fact that the developers seem to have captured the amazingly addictive feel of Ghosts and Goblins. Running and jumping is extremely precise, and the game controls perfectly, from precise attacks to the ability to block attacks. The old charm is still there too - the feeling of powering up your armor and attaining a flame sword is still awesome, and when you lose your armor and have to desperately find another set while running around in your underwear, you'll know what panic feels like.