Ghoul Patrol is a run-and-gun action game published by JVC for the SNES, released in 1994, and it is a sequel to the game "Zombies Ate My Neighbors." You play as a character who must travel through levels, fighting waves of ghouls and monsters, with a focus on action, shooting, and cooperative gameplay.
The gameplay involves navigating through levels, using a variety of weapons, including machine guns, flame throwers, and grenades, to defeat enemies, and you can also collect items to restore health and power-ups. A unique feature is the "horror" theme – the game is set in a world filled with ghouls, monsters, and horror movie references, with levels featuring various spooky environments, each with unique enemies, obstacles, and challenges. The game includes a two-player cooperative mode, allowing you and a friend to play through the levels together.
The game features a health bar and a continue system, and you can also collect items to restore health and power-ups. The graphics are colorful and detailed, with a spooky and cartoonish style, and the sprites are well-animated and full of personality. The music is upbeat and energetic, with a fun and horror-themed soundtrack that matches the game's action-packed and spooky tone. Critics praised the co-op mode, the action, and the fun horror theme, making it a solid run-and-gun game for the SNES. It supports two players. Ghoul Patrol is a fun and engaging game that offers a great spooky action experience.