It's not a party without Arty, and Professor F is back to make sure you know it. While plenty of casuals may not know this series, gaming itself has been shaped by this series as far back as 1985. Even now, we still see games influenced by it: some are pretty good, some not so much. And yet, Arthur is still king.

Over 30 years of tearing apart Ghouls, Ghosts, Goblins, and everything in between show that he's no slouch, and Resurrection is further proof of that. The magic system has been reworked for the better, and there's plenty of passive skills to make the journey easier. Ironically, you don't need any of that to even beat the game.

No amount of level-ups or power-ups can replace your skill and the power of your two thumbs. That's gaming at its core. It's what distinguishes it from books, music, TV, and movies. Even if you watch someone else succeed in a game, it won't ever match the high you get when you do it yourself. It's an inherently masochistic medium that makes you work for your enjoyment. It's not the princess that keeps you going, not world peace, not even a high score. It's the thrill of conquering. It's what separates the casuals from the hardcore. No matter how many times you lose, you keep going until (YOU) win. And in this game, you will lose. A lot.