Watch this speed run with pure, unadulturated amazement. Being able to speed run Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts is to video game players as climbing Mount Everest is to thrill seekers. This game will eat you alive - starting with the very first level.

There is a great thread that started today on NeoGAF titled " What's the most difficult game you've played in your whole life?". I mentioned Super Ghouls n' Ghosts, proclaiming its uncanny ability to own my ass for the last 15 years. Half of the thread agrees with me. On the Internet. In a gaming forum. People actually agreed with each other. It's just that accepted across gaming circles.

But why? It sure isn't designed poorly, like a lot of games mentioned in that discussion. In fact, I'd argue it's totally fair the entire way through. I had a close friend in college who was the best gamer I've had the privilege to be friends with beat Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts before my very eyes. His ability to memorize patterns and twitch jump was uncanny. I'll never forget it, ever. It was that incredible.

So why is it so hard you ask?

-You can't control your jump
-You run into powerups you don't want
-The bad wizard is ALWAYS in the chest I choose. always.
-The first major boss will destroy you.

What is the hardest game you guys have ever played? This takes the cake for me, hands down.