One of the best parts of a video game is the ending, but who has the time to go back and play through every game? Let me introduce you to Game Over: The Early Years, the weekly show where we dive into classic games and spoil both their stories and endings. From the biggest hits to obscure classics, we're taking a look at some of the best and most memorable conclusions in video game history.

The ghouls and ghosts are back, thanks to the just-released Switch game Ghosts 'N Goblins Resurrection. This is the long-awaited return of Sir Arthur, who is probably best known for his classic 8- and 16-bit adventures, including Ghosts 'N Goblins, Ghouls 'N Ghosts and Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts. But what if I were to tell you that our boxer short-wearing hero starred in another, long-forgotten Ghosts 'N Goblins game? No, I'm not talking about that so-so PSP title where Arthur has to collect a bunch of rings, but rather Makaimura for WonderSwan, a black and white sequel that was exclusive to a system that never made its way outside of Japan. To celebrate the release of Ghosts 'N Goblins Resurrection, we're going to talk about the series' best kept secret. Turn back now if you don't want to know what happens next, because today we're going to spoil the story and ending for Makaimura for WonderSwan. This is Game Over: The Early Years!


Still want more endings? Then I recommend you discover 23 Endings: The Early Years, the holiday series that ran during the 2017 holiday season. We cover Ninja Gaiden, Street Fighter II, Super Mario Bros. 2, Ghostbusters, Golden Axe, Metroid, Double Dragon, Flashback, Final Fight and many more!

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