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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. 3,418 among the best video games of all time by GameForever voters, with an ELO score of 1,439 and 41% of duels won. In its strongest family it holds position no. 13 out of 23 (1984).

World rank

no. 3,418

ELO score

1,439

Wins

41%

Duels played

59

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 1,439 ELO points over the last 215 days.

Head-to-head

Direct record on the most played match-ups.

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The standing

Where Ghostbusters ranks

The world rank mixes every family of games. Here is where Ghostbusters stands in each of the ones it belongs to. Its best standing, all families considered: 13 out of 23 (1984).

Where Ghostbusters ranks
Ranking Position Games competing
World ranking 3,418 5,110
Arcade 26 48
1980s 92 154
1984 13 23

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