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The list of ''Ghostbusters'' video games covers many titles and gaming systems, and encompasses the history of the ''Ghostbusters'' media franchise since the original film's release in 1984.


''Ghostbusters'' (1984)

''Ghostbusters'' is a licensed game produced by
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based on the
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of the same name. It was designed by David Crane, produced by Brad Fregger, and released for several home computer platforms in
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, and later released for various video game console systems, including the
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,
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and
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. Most versions of the game have a similar basic format to the initial Commodore 64 and
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game, which Crane wrote in six weeks. He based it in part on an incomplete game called ''Car Wars'' featuring armed automobiles in a city; this led, for example, to the "ghost vacuum" on the Ecto-1, something not present in the film. Activision obtained the license early in the film's production, and most of the game was finished by the time Crane watched the film. While pleased with the game, Crane later stated that he regretted not being able to include a better victory screen. The last week of development was spent on the opening screen which plays the ''Ghostbusters'' theme song. The game was later ported to the
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,
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, MSX, and
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. The game starts with a choice between four drivable cars, and the player must stock up on equipment and make money to complete their objectives. Upon completion of the Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, Atari 8-bit, Amstrad CPC, Sega Master System and MSX versions of the game, a code was provided that allowed the player to start a new game with the amount of money accumulated by the end of the previous game. This allowed accelerated progression in the new game. The game varied in some respects depending upon which platform it was played; the
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version (1987) added an on-foot shooting gallery level with different animations, while the
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version (1988), ported by Japanese developer Bits Laboratory, made the action sequences considerably more difficult, had lower graphical resolution and provided a different ending. The new ending in the NES version is full of spelling, grammar and punctuation mistakes:
As an
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, this ending text can also be seen on a monitor in the Firehouse in the 2009 '' Ghostbusters: The Video Game''.


''The Real Ghostbusters'' (1987), arcade game

''The Real Ghostbusters'' is an arcade game based on the cartoon series of the same name. It was released by Japanese game company
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in
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. The game was later ported to the Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, and ZX Spectrum. The game has a total of 10 levels. In Japan, the arcade version is known as , and does not use the ''Ghostbusters'' license. The game went to number 2 in the UK sales charts, behind ''Run the Gauntlet''.


''Ghostbusters II'' video game

''Ghostbusters II'' is the title of a
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released for several home computer and console systems. The game is loosely based on the film of the same name.


Computer versions

The home computer editions were published by
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; each edition is essentially similar, although the
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version is completely different from the other ones, having been developed by a different company, Dynamix, with game design by Doug Barnett. Each version of the game includes a level in which the Statue of Liberty is controlled by the player. Each version also includes a final battle with
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. The DOS version begins with a level in which the Ghostbusters battle the Scoleri brothers in a courtroom, as in the film. If the player loses a challenge, the player's Ghostbuster character is institutionalized in a mental ward but can be rescued by one of the other Ghostbusters. The other computer versions of the game feature three levels based on scenes from the film.


Activision NES version

Activision's
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edition of the game is a single-player
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where the player controls a Ghostbuster through various stages based on the film, making their way to the museum before time runs out. Two levels involves riding around in the heroes' famous car and another level requires the player to control the Statue of Liberty, shooting fireballs. The game was noted for being exceptionally hard to complete.


''New Ghostbusters II''

A version of the game was released in Europe and Japan for the
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and
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, titled ''New Ghostbusters II'', developed by
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. It is more of a straightforward action game than the Activision game. The Game Boy version was released in America without the ''New'' label. Notable for allowing players to choose from all five ghostbusters from the end of the film; Peter, Ray, Egon, Winston, and Louis Tully.


Atari 2600 version

Activision made a version of the game for the
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in 1989, late in the console's market lifespan. Activision never released the game. British game company Salu released the game in Europe under its name in 1992, after Atari had already ended support for the 2600 system. Licensing issues have prevented this version of the game from being included on the ''
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'' collections, along with a few other titles.


''Ghostbusters'' (1990), Mega Drive/Genesis

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in
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. It is unrelated to
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's initial ''Ghostbusters'' game, and is instead a
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game in which the player chooses to play as one of three Ghostbusters from the films;
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is excluded from the game. Four levels are available initially; after they are completed, a fifth level is unlocked, followed by a sixth and final level. Each level contains a number (usually two) of mid-bosses known as "middle ghosts"; after a middle ghost is defeated, it turns into a small green ghost which can be captured for extra money by luring it over a ghost trap. Between levels, money can be used to buy powerups, such as a 3-way shot or recovery items. The Ghostbusters are down on their luck due to lack of ghost activity, when suddenly several calls begin to pour in from around the city, including the eventual reappearance of the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man (although dialogue indicates it is not the same one from the movie). After each case, a piece of a stone tablet is collected. The three Ghostbusters piece together the mysterious tablet, inadvertently opening a portal to "the evil world" and releasing a horde of ghosts. In the end, though, the Ghostbusters manage to defeat Janna, the God of Darkness, and retrieve a mystical gem from the evil world. They combine the gem with the tablet to close the portal, and save the city.


''The Real Ghostbusters'' (1993), Game Boy

The 1993 ''The Real Ghostbusters'' game was developed by
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and published in North America by
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for the
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. In it, the player played as Peter Venkman. The game is based on
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's ''
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'' franchise and features similar puzzle-oriented gameplay. This game was released in
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as ''Garfield Labyrinth'' and in Japan as , which features different characters and licenses for both versions.


''Extreme Ghostbusters'' series


''Extreme Ghostbusters''

''Extreme Ghostbusters'' was released on April 2, 2001 by Light and Shadow Productions for the Game Boy Color exclusively in Europe. It was originally thought to be intended for multiple consoles and the personal computer. It includes four playable characters including Kylie, Garett, Roland, and Eduardo. Each character has unique gameplay attributes and may be chosen at any point in the game. Set in New York City, players must defeat and either capture or destroy ghosts.


''Extreme Ghostbusters: Zap the Ghosts!''

''Extreme Ghostbusters: Zap the Ghosts!'' was released in December 2001 by Light and Shadow Productions for Windows PCs exclusively in Europe. The game is a clone of the game ''
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''. It includes Arcade, Contest, Challenge, and Edit modes.


''Extreme Ghostbusters Creativity Center''

''Extreme Ghostbusters Creativity Center'' was released in 2001 by Light and Shadow Productions for Windows PCs exclusively in Europe.


''Extreme Ghostbusters (pachinko machine)''

An ''Extreme Ghostbusters'' pachinko machine was released in 2001 by Fuji Shogi.


''Extreme Ghostbusters: Code Ecto-1''

It is a
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video game based on ''
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''. The half-human/half-demon Count Mercharior has kidnapped Roland and Garett, two key members of the Ghostbusters team. The remaining team members, Eduardo and Kylie, immediately set off to find them, determined to capture the ghosts who have come to invade the city. The game is a combination platform and shooter game with some races, using a top-down perspective. There are 12 platform levels and four regions.


''Extreme Ghostbusters: The Ultimate Invasion''

A video game that is similar to ''Time Crisis''. Players would choose from one of the four Extreme Ghostbusters and play through various missions set in New York. It can be used with gun con. There are two kinds of shots that can be fired, using a proton cartridge like what is seen in the show. There is a standard mini proton shot, similar to a bullet fire, that uses 1/10 of cartridge, or a proton beam, which uses 5/10 a proton cartridge. There are 3 game modes: Adventure, Training, and Replay.


''Ghostbusters'' (2006), mobile

A top down puzzle game was released in 2006 for cell phones on Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Cingular (now AT&T) networks. The story revolves around the Ghostbusters being hired by a millionaire tycoon to rid his home of ghosts, but the story does not go beyond that with no cut scenes or dialog during the game. Ultimately, ''Ghostbusters'' mobile was panned critically due to its extreme length (over 100 rooms to enter), plain gameplay design (gathering colored keys, pushing statues, activating switches), and no real references to any of the original Ghostbusters characters or movies, besides the opening theme music.


''Ghostbusters: The Video Game'' (2009)

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for
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,
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, Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS and PC. The game was originally slated for an October 2008 release.
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began independently developing the game in May 2006 but hit a "bump in the road" with regard to the ''Ghostbusters'' copyright in July 2006.
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acquired the rights to make the game, which was developed by
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for the PlayStation 3, PC and Xbox 360, and by Red Fly Studios for the Wii, DS and PS2. Harold Ramis has said that he and Aykroyd, in addition to contributing to the game's script, did voiceover for the ''Ghostbusters'' video game. It was released on June 2009 for the U.S. and EU on the PlayStation formats (due to a publishing deal by
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), and November for other formats in the EU. Although the US
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version of the game is region free, it can be played on any Xbox 360 console. A remastered version developed by
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was released in 2019 for PlayStation 4,
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, Nintendo Switch and PC through
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.


''Ghostbusters'' (pachinko) (2010)

A ''Ghostbusters'' pachinko machine was released in 2010 by Fuji Shogi. It was the second ''Ghostbusters'' pachinko machine after the ''Extreme Ghostbusters'' pachinko machine.


''Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime'' (2011)

''Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime'' is a
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for download for
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, PlayStation Network, and PC. It is a sequel to ''Ghostbusters: The Video Game''. It features 4 ghostbusters defeating ghosts. The game received negative reviews.


''Ghostbusters: Paranormal Blast'' (2012)

''Ghostbusters: Paranormal Blast'' is a location-based augmented reality mobile game launched by
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in August 2012, available for sale in the
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. The game allows users to take the perspective of a Ghostbuster, catching ghosts in their own cities.


''Ghostbusters'' (2013), mobile

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''Ghostbusters Pinball'' (2014), mobile

''Ghostbusters Pinball'' is pinball game released in 2014 for mobile and developed by
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.


''Lego Dimensions'' (2015)

The crossover
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game ''Lego Dimensions'' developed by
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features content based on both the original ''Ghostbusters'' and its 2016 remake. A "level pack" includes an additional level that recreates the events of the original film and adds Peter Venkman as a playable character, with the unlockable ability to play as the other three Ghostbusters. A "story pack" offers an extended six-level story campaign retelling the events of the 2016 film, and includes a playable Abby Yates, who can also be used to play as the other three Ghostbusters. Additional "fun packs" add Slimer and Stay Puft as playable characters.


''Ghostbusters'' (2016)

A video game based on 2016 film was published by
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for PlayStation 4,
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and PC. The game was developed by California-based FireForge Games. It was critically panned, being the worst reviewed game of 2016. Three days after its release and $12 million in debt, FireForge filed for bankruptcy.


''Ghostbusters: Slime City'' (2016), mobile

A mobile game called ''Ghostbusters: Slime City'' was published by
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for mobile phones developed by EightPixelsSquare. It was launched in July 2016 along with ''Ghostbusters''. The game lets players be a Ghostbuster member and save New York City from new threats, and collect powerful ghosts to rise to the top of the leaderboards. Players can upgrade their own headquarters and complete jobs around the city for new weapons and rewards.


''Ghostbusters World'' (2018), mobile

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, and
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. Like ''
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'', players use smart devices to find and catch "specters, ghosts, and apparitions" from "all dimensions of the franchise", including the films, TV shows, comic books, theme parks, and video games. There are new ghosts to capture created especially for the game. Erik Burnham, the writer from the ongoing ''Ghostbusters'' IDW comic series had involvement with the game. The game was released in October 2018.


''Lego Legacy: Heroes Unboxed'' (2020)

The crossover online game ''Lego Legacy: Heroes Unboxed'', developed by
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and released exclusively for Microsoft Windows, Android, and
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devices on 27 February 2020, includes Peter Venkman, Ray Stanz, Egon Spengler, Winston Zeddemore, and Slimer as playable characters. They are the first licensed characters in the game.


''Ghostbusters: Afterlife ScARe (2021)''

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inspired by the 2021 film, Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Developed by Imprezario Entertainment, and published by Sony Pictures Entertainment, and
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, the game sets players in the Jason Reitman film as they seek to defend their surroundings amid an oncoming apocalypse. The game features original footage of various cast members from ''Ghostbusters: Afterlife''; including
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as Trevor Spengler, and Logan Kim as Podcast.


''Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed'' (2022)

''Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed'' was released on October 18, 2022 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5,
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and
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. The game also features the likenesses and voices of
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as
Winston Zeddemore Winston Zeddemore PhD is a fictional character appearing in the '' Ghostbusters'' films, TV series, and video games. He was played by Ernie Hudson in films and was voiced by Arsenio Hall in the first three seasons of '' The Real Ghostbusters'' ...
and Dan Aykroyd as Raymond "Ray" Stantz.


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Ghostbusters ''Ghostbusters'' is a 1984 American supernatural comedy film directed and produced by Ivan Reitman, and written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis. It stars Bill Murray, Aykroyd, and Ramis as Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, and Egon Spengler, thr ...