Ultimate Ghosts n Goblins is a platform game developed for the PlayStation Portable, marking the series' transition to 3D graphics while preserving its classic 2D gameplay elements. Players control the knight Arthur as he confronts various demons and monsters. The game features numerous enhancements and updates, led by series producer Tokuro Fujiwara, revitalizing the franchise for a new audience.
Ultimate Ghosts 'n Goblins is the first game in the series to employ 3D graphics, while maintaining much of the 2D gameplay mechanics of the earlier games. It also marks the return of the series' project head, Tokuro Fujiwara.
The game still follows the classic scenario of the heroic knight Arthur battling with demons, but includes a large number of changes.