Maximo – Ghosts to Glory is an action-adventure game for the PlayStation 2, set in the Ghosts'n Goblins universe and featuring character designs by Susumu Matsushita. Players control Maximo, who navigates levels through running, jumping, and attacking enemies with a sword and shield. As Maximo takes damage, he loses armor pieces, ultimately leading to a life loss if hit while wearing only boxer shorts. Players can continue the game by paying a increasing cost to the Grim Reaper.
The game is based in the Ghosts'n Goblins universe and features original character designs by Japanese illustrator Susumu Matsushita.
The character is controlled by the player and can move freely within areas by running, jumping, crouching, and performing other various motions. Gameplay revolves around defeating large numbers of enemies, which can be accomplished by attacking with a sword and shield and combos and special moves. Maximo fights wearing armor, if he is hit, he will lose corresponding pieces of armor and eventually be reduced to wearing his boxer shorts, with another hit resulting in him losing a life. If Maximo loses all his lives, he can continue by giving Death Coins to the Grim Reaper. However, every time he loses all his lives, the required cost for a continue increases.