10 Video Games That Tricked You Into Celebrating Too Soon

10. Ghosts 'n Goblins

The first experience many gamers had with prematurely celebrating was while playing Ghosts 'n Goblins. This Capcom platformer may be a classic, but it's still considered one of the most brutal titles ever. Despite the fact our hero, Arthur, is decked out in a full suit of armour, it only takes two hits to take him out.

So, when you meet Arthur's arch-nemesis, Astaroth, in the final level, you can practically see the finish line. But after you emerge victorious, the game resets!

What the heck happened?! Where the flip is the ending? The first time you witness this injustice, you might have be under the impression a glitch sent you back to the start.

Oh, if only that were true. After beating Astaroth, the player receives a message, reading, "This room is an illusion and is a trap devisut by Satan." (That's literally how it's spelt.) To view the true ending, you have to play this merciless game again on hard mode.

Considering Ghosts 'n Goblins' ending is just a single sentence with several grammatical errors and spelling mistakes, it's really not worth it.