Game entry
Ghostbusters
1984 · Arcade · DOS, Master System, Atari 2600, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, Apple II, ZX Spectrum, MSX, Amstrad CPC · Activision
Ghostbusters is ranked no. 1,622 among the best video games of all time by GameForever voters, with an ELO score of 1,516 and 42% of duels won.
World rank
no. 1,622
ELO score
1,516
Wins
42%
Duels played
31
About Ghostbusters
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).
ELO progression
Score moved from 1,500 to 1,516 ELO points over the last 123 days.
Head-to-head
Direct record on the most played match-ups.
- against Katana Zero 0% One duel played · 302 points behind
- against Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes 0% One duel played · 226 points behind
- against TagPro 100% One duel played · 101 points ahead
- against Super Bomberman R 100% One duel played · 74 points ahead
- against Disney's Hercules Action Game 0% One duel played · 31 points behind
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