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Released
Sep 22, 1986
Studio
Activision
Platforms
1

Ghostbusters

NES port of Ghostbusters (1984, CPC, Apple II, 2600 +6)

Sep 22, 1986 Activision 1 platform

Arcade Fantasy Science fiction

Ghostbusters is an action game that features an overhead-view and a side-view. From Ghostbusters HQ, the player must monitor a map of midtown Manhattan for "ghost alarms", as well as for casual, roaming spirits, and plot a route to the alarmed area. Once the route is plotted, the player then controls the purchased Ghostmobile as it drives through traffic. Here, the player is able to capture casual ghosts on the way if they are en route. When the haunted location is reached, the game switches to a side-view. Two of the Ghostbusters will take position, activate their proton beams, and toss a trap to the ground. The player must then use the two Ghostbusters to attempt to lead the ghost(s) over the placed trap. Once activated, the trap springs to capture any ghosts directly above it. A successful capture will earn the player money, which can then be used to purchase new Ghostbusters vehicles and new modifications for it. An unsuccessful capture will see the ghost fly away (after nastily sliming one of the Ghostbusters).

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Released
  • September 22, 1986Japan
  • October 1988North America
  • 1989Brazil
Also known as
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Versions
  • Ghostbusters Original · 1984 · CPC, Apple II, 2600 +6
  • Ghostbusters Port · 1986 · NES
Standalone expansions
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Languages
1 language
  • English interface

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