
Arcade
by Activision
Score
Ratings
Published
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39
1984
IGDB critic rating
Information
Consoles:
Atari 2600, Atari 8-bit, Commodore C64/128/MAX, ZX Spectrum, DOS, Apple II, Amstrad CPC, Sega Master System/Mark III, MSX
How Long to Beat
Developer
ActivisionPublisher:
ActivisionGame Modes
Single player
Release Date:
Oct 26, 1984
Your Rating & Status
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Rushed
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Main story
15h
Completionist
Synopsis:
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).
Pulled from IGDB, prioritised when they share genres with Ghostbusters.
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