Ghosts 'n Goblins

As Arthur the knight, the player battles it out with zombies, demons, ghosts, and yes, goblins as he tries to rescue the princess. Arthur is armed with a throwing lance but can also obtain other projectile weapons via vases with certain advantages/disadvantages like a throwing knife, torches, ax, and a cross. The action is very frenetic, with multiple enemies who almost never let up and who constantly respawn.