Ghostbusters

ReleasedOct 26, 1984

Atari 2600
Atari 8-bit
Commodore C64/128/MAX
ZX Spectrum
DOS
Apple II
Amstrad CPC
Sega Master System/Mark III
MSX

About

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).

Developer: Activision
Publisher: Activision, Gradiente, Sega, Proein, Ricochet, Dro Soft, Home Entertainment Suppliers Pty Ltd, Tec Toy
Genres: Arcade
Themes: Fantasy, Science fiction
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric, Side view
Time to beat: 1 h normally · 15 h completionist
IGDB rating: 76 / 100 (43 ratings)

Release dates

Release dates by platform
Platform	Release
Amstrad CPC	1985
Apple II	January 1985
Atari 2600	October 1985
Atari 8-bit	February 1985
Commodore C64/128/MAX	Oct 26, 1984 · North AmericaNovember 1984 · Europe1985 · Australia
DOS	1986
MSX	1985
Sega Master System/Mark III	May 1987 · North AmericaOctober 1989 · EuropeMay 1991 · Brazil
ZX Spectrum	1985