IGN has posted a hands-on preview of the upcoming Ultimate Ghosts ‘n Goblins for the PSP.

The game appears to have maintained the controls, level design and insane difficultly the series is known for but also sports improved animations, special effects and a “wicked soundtrack”.

One of the big enhancements is a new dash option which is triggered by double-tapping left or right on the D-Pad. You can also fire your lances above and below you as well as now being able to hang off of ledges.

Check out the full preview for more information on the above as well as information about the new weapons, magic, armour as well as the new menu systems and more.

The game currently has a US release date as sometime in 2006 with a specific Japan target date of December 2006.