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The Real Ghostbusters

by Data East·published by Activision, Data East

19877
AmigaAtari STCommodore 64ZX SpectrumAmstrad CPCArcade

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About

After the success of the Ghostbusters film (and indeed of the licensed game from Activision) a cartoon TV series was created, which this game is based on. The player controls a Ghostbuster, who has 10 levels full of ghosts to clear up.

This is done by first shooting the ghosts using a gun, and then by using a photon beam (by holding down the fire button) to suck them in for storage in the backpack. Photon recharges can be collected, as can the potential for an improved shot, as well as a shield. The Ghostbusters mascot Slimer also appears as a power-up, which hovers around the player's character killing ghosts on contact.

Ways to play

Modes

Single playerMultiplayer

Perspective

Bird view / Isometric

Port of

Game details

Business Model

Commercial

Media Type

3.5" Floppy Disk

Controller Types Supported

Digital Joystick

Multiplayer Options

Same/Split-Screen

Number of Players Supported

1-2 Players

System requirements

Video Modes Supported

OCS/ECS

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Also known as

Meikyū Hunter GJapanese title

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Facts

Developer

Data East

Released

1987

Platforms

AmigaAtari STCommodore 64ZX SpectrumAmstrad CPCArcade

Tags

Top-downShooterLicensed