Ghostbusters: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Ghostbusters (1984) is a arcade video game developed by Activision, available on Atari2600, Atari8bit, C64, ZXS, DOS, Apple][, ACPC, SMS. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 76/100 on IGDB.

What is Ghostbusters 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

Key details

Ghostbusters was released in 1984 and supports single player. Platforms: Atari2600, Atari8bit, C64, ZXS, DOS, Apple][, ACPC, SMS. Developer: Activision.

Should you play Ghostbusters?

A solid 76/100 aggregate score makes Ghostbusters a safe pick for fans of arcade.