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Ghostbusters NES is the 1988 Activision release of David Crane’s Ghostbusters, ported by Bits Laboratory. Buy gear, catch ghosts for cash, keep PK Energy down and climb the Zuul building to face Gozer. Single-player. Loose cartridge only, no box or manual. Ships within 2 business days.
| Platform | NES |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Activision |
| Condition | Loose Cartridge |
| Availability | In stock |
Ghostbusters NES is the Nintendo Entertainment System version of David Crane's 1984 Ghostbusters game, released in North America in October 1988. You run the business, drive around the city catching ghosts and finally climb the Zuul building to face Gozer. This listing is the loose cartridge only.
Bits Laboratory developed this version, and Activision released it. It first came out on the Famicom in Japan on September 22, 1986. It is a single-player action and adventure game based on the 1984 film.
You start with $10,000 to buy equipment. To catch a ghost you need a Proton Pack and an empty Ghost Trap or Super Trap. Haunted buildings flash red on the city map. Without a Super Trap, you must drive back to headquarters to empty your traps.
Time pressure comes from PK Energy. Ghosts entering the Zuul building raise the city's PK Energy, and if it gets too high, the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man destroys a building. Once you earn enough money, you can enter Zuul and climb the stairs to floor 22. Three ghost touches on the stairs end the game. Beat Gozer and the city is saved.
The Ghostbusters Nintendo game is well known for its ending. The final screen reads Conglaturation, a translation slip linked to Japanese not clearly separating R and L sounds. Reviews of the NES port were harsh, and Edge called its graphics primitive. The game stays well known for that ending and for its odd mix of driving, shopping and ghost catching.
Shop all NES games. Continue the story with Ghostbusters II, or try another Activision title, Die Hard. Read more about Ghostbusters on Wikipedia.
When did Ghostbusters come out on the NES?
It was released in North America in October 1988.
Is Ghostbusters 1988 NES a one-player game?
Yes. It is single-player only.
How do you reach the final boss?
Earn enough money catching ghosts, then enter the Zuul building and climb to floor 22 to face Gozer.
Does this copy include the box or manual?
No. It is the loose cartridge only.
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Nestor Berrios –
Originally posted on Amazon.com · not a MarioShroomed purchase
CC
Classic crap game!
Amazon Customer –
Originally posted on Amazon.com · not a MarioShroomed purchase
Who gonna call!
Great game
Bowline –
Originally posted on Amazon.com · not a MarioShroomed purchase
Ghostbusters!
Good game from my childhood! Highly recommend. Its “Duke of NY A #1”
ryan kelly collins –
Originally posted on Amazon.com · not a MarioShroomed purchase
I enjoyed this game tremendously
I enjoyed this game tremendously. If you know what to do in this game it will be an enjoyable experience. Then again almost 30 years later I still enjoy ghostbusters on my atari 2600. I’m probably showing favoritism though since I’ve been a ghostbusters fan since the beginning. I even loved the new movie so take what I write with a grain of salt. …or take it with a few salt shakers. Regardless this game is worth it’s price point. Enjoy the game and God bless
Clayton Horning –
Originally posted on Amazon.com · not a MarioShroomed purchase
Great display piece
I don’t have an NES any more, and this game sucks, but it’s fun to have on display because I’m a huge Ghostbusters fan!