I thought Ghostbusters for the Sega Genesis was awesome! It was the first game I received during the Christmas of 1990. One thing is, the last 3 letters are (X, Y, Z) For the ZedX Spectrum, not the ZeeX Spectrum.
@@alexandergillingham2592 the game falls between all the great Genesis games and all the bad Genesis games. Like SegaLordX said, graphics could have been waaay better. Backgrounds are very simple and the stage layout not so inspiring but the characters do look very good and animate well. Gameplay can be slow but the bosses are great! For the time, it was above average but it was fun because no other system had a Ghostbusters game at the time and the Ghostbusters brand was still going strong. Kinda like Rambo for the Genesis. Not a 10 nor a 0 but like a 7.
@@jhsdemo I mean this was by far the best Ghostbusters game released in the West. Sure there was a really good famicom game made by Hal but of course we never got it. I honestly can't remember if there was ever any SNES games but I wouldn't be surprised if there was they're just obscure.
I miss goofy licensed games like this. Back then, any somewhat popular character or franchise would get a game... Cool Spot from 7 Up, random cartoon shows, and apparently a Ghostbusters platformer that I didn't even know existed! Great video as always SLX 👍
Yeah, it was like the Wild West out there, devs were throwing every IP at the wall to see what stuck, no rules- just see what happens. Seems like a lot of pop culture in the 90's was like that, for a short while at least.
You guys are acting like Ghostbusters is a minor franchise. This game came out the year after the sequel and Ghostbusters has a second sequel coming out later this year.
I've never heard anyone say anything bad about the music. What part of the internet are you hanging out on where people say such things? Don't hang out there any more. I'll agree that the graphics are simple and could be better, but it looks a hell of a lot more appealing than the likes of Chakan (most stages) and Batman Returns even without the parallax. The colors are nice and everything isn't just super ugly like those games.
Seriously though, the music is fine. Far from the worst and definitely better than quite a few I could mention but won't. Yeah the graphics are great but they get the job done and are pretty decent in my opinion. Yeah they could be better but again functional and totally possible I enjoy the look and sound of this game.
Pity they didn't have the rights to _The Real Ghostbusters_ animated series instead of the film. I just think the visuals would be a better fit for a video game, ya know?
One of the first games I ever played and still one I LOVE to play through. I absolutely adore this game. Also, regarding the music, one of the reasons I actually got into synthwave as a genre of music was because a number of tracks I heard when being introduced to the genre reminded me of this game specifically. I personally love it.
This game was a big part of my childhood. I still remember exactly what to do in certain areas. The Woody House, for instance, requires that players get enough money to stock up on all the night vision goggles. That case cannot be beaten without it, because it provide light to navigate your way through... especially since the building is on fire.
Shame Sega never updated this one for the Sega CD. Imagine what this would be like with enhanced graphics and sound. They could even have included some film footage!
This game is so good. Shame about Winston though. I coule imagine if Winston was playable, he was low speed and stamina, but had the only discounts at the shop or something. The most normal guy.
Yeah, that's what I've always liked about Winston. Aside from him being black, he was also the only Ghostbuster who wasn't a scientist, and he always the one who had a lot of common sense. ;)
@@sonicmario64 Yeah, he was the every day man. Winston also plays a more prominent role in the Real Ghostbuster cartoons. You learn a lot more about the character.
I got this along with Sonic, Columns, and Shadow Dancer when I got my Genesis for Christmas 1991. And these many years later, it’s still my favorite console.
Even though the sprites of the Ghostbusters look kinda cheesy during the gameplay (for the most part, anyway), you've gotta admit that Sega was able to do a good job capturing the likenesses of the actors who played them in the cutscene sequences, particularly when you capture a ghost or complete a level. :)
Ghostbusters was a great game for the time of its release and nicely filled a void in the early Genesis lineup being a solid action title with sprawling level design, attractive visuals, and cool bosses. I never realized that it was Complie who developed it until much later on; like 20 years after playing through it.
The SMS game is not a bad game at all after you figure out the game mechanics and progression; it's an interesting mix of styles for an early game. When you first play it though the game doesn't make the greatest initial impression. I've heard the the NES version fared much worse however.... This effort for Genesis makes a strong impression from the start and never looks back.
@@ShinobiWan1 Thanks for the compliment; I'll defer credit to the two legendary franchises the name is based on, and Shinobi is definitely no slouch either.
@@shiningphantasy1393 I do have to give it credit for having variety in gameplay! Wasn't it unwinnable on one of the two 8-bit consoles, though? Or maybe I'm mixing it up with something else...
The gameplay was good. The issue with Ghostbusters for the Genesis was the sound effects were grating. Also you should have had the ghostbuster beam as a standard weapon.
Great video as always buddy. I haven’t played Ghostbusters for the Sega Genesis so will definitely check it out. I had it for the Master System and Commodore 64 back in the day.
I remember being blown away by the graphics when I was a kid. I only saw screenshots from Sega Visions magazines, and didn't actually play it until years later. I only had a Master System when it came out, so I have fond memories of that version too haha
I finally played (and beat) this for the first time ever yesterday, pretty unforgivable since I'm a huge Ghostbusters fan. I just never owned a Genesis as a kid and wasn't able to track down a reasonably-priced copy until recently. I loved it, and I must say that the "plain" graphics really didn't bother me at all, I think it looks great for the time. Most importantly, it plays really well and is a ton of fun. Short and sweet, but for me, the replay value comes from the fact that it's a super fun way to pass an afternoon with minimal frustration. And yes, your review was a huge influence on me finally tracking down a copy, so thanks once again!
This game kept me and my elder brother entertained for hours on end. 3:35 It should be mentioned that at higher difficulties the ghost can flee almost immediately after the boss is defeated, you have to be quick in reeling them in. 4:00 You can exist a stage at any time before defeating the final boss to get new gear and supplies, you will also be paid for any middle ghosts that you defeat during that session when you exit. This mechanic actually allows you to farm unlimited cash by harvesting the safe shown in 4:27 over and over in the high rise stage, though it is very time consuming. Should include the middle ghost theme in the music selection, one of the best sub boss themes on the Genesis in my opinion.
The stage layouts for this game is go bizarre. I know they’re suppose to be buildings, but they don’t resemble anything habitable, and are just blocky mazes. As a kid I always found the mansion stage very creepy with its zombies and unsettling music. I also sometimes find myself humming the weapon selection screen music and remember that it’s from this game. The SMS port of THAT Ghostbusters game is the only version of the game anybody should be playing. It’s still a weird and obtuse game, but it’s worth it for the shooting gallery in the ZUUL building, and the fight with Gozer.
Someone recently put out a "Ghostbusters Remastered" hack of the NES game that improved everything a great deal, still wouldn't call it a great game and it's no Super Pitfall: 30th Anniversary when it comes to great hacks of lousy NES titles but it's still a commendable effort.
@@kingboobs20 yeah, I’ve seen that version. I once replied “So it’s still not as good as the Sega Master system version released 30 years ago?” to a UA-cam video on it, and someone got really mad and said “The SMS version is the worst version!” They’ve since deleted their comment
@@mcbfilms22 Ha that's pretty funny. Compile did really good with the SMS port, Sega were clearly happy enough with it to let them make a Ghosbusters game of their own for the Genesis and I'm glad they did.
I played the JP version before the US relrase and I recall it was better. Edit: Can't remember exactly what, but I was shocked and disappointed enough when I played the US version years later on an emulator I used to play a lot of Genesis/Megadrive imports waaaay before the US releases and noticed quite a few cutbacks with the US release. San Francisco had a huge retail import scene back in the day. Even with a budget one could trade/buy/sell new import games between shops, make a small profit, and play everythjng for free if smart about it (and knew how to re-wrap games). Those were the days!
I got the Sega Genesis the Christmas of 1989 and I usually knew what games came out for it for the first 3 years and had no idea this game existed. They didn't have it at any of the rental stores I went to, and I never saw it on store shelves.
Winston Zedmore is not in the game because this game is set in a time before he was hired. It was originally three Ghostbusters. Okay that may not be true but it sounds good.😁
1:55 Note that they call it the "Temple of Zuul" and not "Gozer", just like the computer game that was ported to Master System. I guess those games exist in a separate continuity where Winston just doesn't exist.
I know this isn’t relevant to the video discussion but I recently bought a Japanese Sega Saturn with three games and backup memory card the games are virtua fighter remix Daytona USA circuit edition and blazing tornado and I’m waiting for X-men Children Of The Atom from Japan what other games would you guys think I should get
I wish the fight with Stay Puft was accurate to the film. The Ghostbusters can’t beat it by directly blasting it, they needed to “cross the streams” and blast Gozer’s portal. They could have incorporated that into the gameplay somehow at least!
Absolutely Love The "Encounter!" Mid Boss Theme. As A 7-Year Old In Jersey City, This Video Game Was A Big Part Of My Childhood. I Never Beat It Then Because Of The Difficulty Curve (And I Was Scared Of Everything) But It Remains A Classic.
I remember in 1992 my cousin getting Ghost Buster for his birthday for his Sega Mega Drive console it was good fun we played this along with the rest of his games like Shinobi , Altered Beast , Rambo , and so many more that’s what we’ll do on weekends back in 92 at my cousin house me and my cousin neighbour friend would just hang out play mega drive and master system games all weekend. We also sometimes rent more games from Video Ezy how I really miss the good old days
Great review! I own the Master System game. But I've never played nor own the Genesis game. It looks fun by the gameplay you showed! I'll try to pick this game up if I come across it!
Some people beleive this game is part of the canon Ghostbusters timeline and takes place between the two movies. It kind of helps explain why they went from heroes at thw end of the first movie to being barred from busting in the 2nd.
I guess this proves I never was one that looked at graphics of a game. I never noticed an issue with the graphics of the game growing up in all honesty. I didn't even think about the windows until you mention it in the video because the Stay Puft level had them and I did like the aspect that he not only looked inside but try to smash you from the outside in with his fists a few time within the level.
Honestly i think this is an underrated gem . The game has so much charm and its super fun . Probably one of my favorite Genesis games
The Ghostbusters game we deserved back then. And I didn't find it till my 30s. Just like Cheech said in part 2, Better late than never.
I thought Ghostbusters for the Sega Genesis was awesome! It was the first game I received during the Christmas of 1990. One thing is, the last 3 letters are (X, Y, Z) For the ZedX Spectrum, not the ZeeX Spectrum.
Love this game, remember being surprised at how good it was. The fire theme is still in my mind all these years later.
Same. Funny how he didn't showed it.
I still have this wonderful game. Love it! Played it all the time back in the day.
What's the game like?
@@alexandergillingham2592 the game falls between all the great Genesis games and all the bad Genesis games. Like SegaLordX said, graphics could have been waaay better. Backgrounds are very simple and the stage layout not so inspiring but the characters do look very good and animate well. Gameplay can be slow but the bosses are great! For the time, it was above average but it was fun because no other system had a Ghostbusters game at the time and the Ghostbusters brand was still going strong. Kinda like Rambo for the Genesis. Not a 10 nor a 0 but like a 7.
@@jhsdemo
I mean this was by far the best Ghostbusters game released in the West. Sure there was a really good famicom game made by Hal but of course we never got it. I honestly can't remember if there was ever any SNES games but I wouldn't be surprised if there was they're just obscure.
“Winston is left out of this version for some reason. What, were they racist or something?” -AVGN
I was about to mention that. LMAO!!😂😂
Poor Winston has always gotten the shaft. Its a sad cliche at this point
No offense but I gotta get my own lawyer.
He wasn't in the movies until the last minute.
Good news! They just added Winston via ROM hack!
I miss goofy licensed games like this. Back then, any somewhat popular character or franchise would get a game... Cool Spot from 7 Up, random cartoon shows, and apparently a Ghostbusters platformer that I didn't even know existed! Great video as always SLX 👍
Those were the days. Remember Chester Cheetah games?
@@rainbowagenda6261 I just thought of this, even chex had a game
@@Bacongrease4 And Captain Crunch. Good times haha
Yeah, it was like the Wild West out there, devs were throwing every IP at the wall to see what stuck, no rules- just see what happens. Seems like a lot of pop culture in the 90's was like that, for a short while at least.
You guys are acting like Ghostbusters is a minor franchise. This game came out the year after the sequel and Ghostbusters has a second sequel coming out later this year.
This is still one of my favorite sega games of all time. Was so good
I've never heard anyone say anything bad about the music. What part of the internet are you hanging out on where people say such things? Don't hang out there any more. I'll agree that the graphics are simple and could be better, but it looks a hell of a lot more appealing than the likes of Chakan (most stages) and Batman Returns even without the parallax. The colors are nice and everything isn't just super ugly like those games.
I don’t think I’ve ever said it, but you are a man after my own heart.
Holy! It's Joe from Game Sack!!
Seriously though, the music is fine.
Far from the worst and definitely better than quite a few I could mention but won't. Yeah the graphics are great but they get the job done and are pretty decent in my opinion.
Yeah they could be better but again functional and totally possible I enjoy the look and sound of this game.
Who says the music of this game is bad? Blasphemy! Those heretics should be punished!
Seeing you here Joe makes me feel all warm and fuzzy in my tum tum. Would love a Collab with you two!!
I remember seeing this game when I was about 9 and thought, "Man, I really wanna own a Sega Genesis!!"
Pity they didn't have the rights to _The Real Ghostbusters_ animated series instead of the film. I just think the visuals would be a better fit for a video game, ya know?
At the time, Data East had the rights to real Ghostbusters and even made a arcade game
One of the first games I ever played and still one I LOVE to play through. I absolutely adore this game.
Also, regarding the music, one of the reasons I actually got into synthwave as a genre of music was because a number of tracks I heard when being introduced to the genre reminded me of this game specifically. I personally love it.
This game was a big part of my childhood. I still remember exactly what to do in certain areas. The Woody House, for instance, requires that players get enough money to stock up on all the night vision goggles. That case cannot be beaten without it, because it provide light to navigate your way through... especially since the building is on fire.
How can a building be dark if it's on fire?
@@s3np411
uhhh, smoke!
@@jaymorrison8419 do night vision goggles work in smoke? lol
@Wiegraf haha so then the night vision would be useless in the games situation lol
I find your videos so calming, and I often have them playing in the background in my home !
Shame Sega never updated this one for the Sega CD. Imagine what this would be like with enhanced graphics and sound. They could even have included some film footage!
I loved this game after I got used to the controls. It's one of the first games I destroyed easy, medium and hard modes.
It's a game that when you first play it seems bad, but as you get the feel of the game and controls, boy does it get good, it becomes huge fun.
This game is so good. Shame about Winston though. I coule imagine if Winston was playable, he was low speed and stamina, but had the only discounts at the shop or something. The most normal guy.
Yeah, that's what I've always liked about Winston. Aside from him being black, he was also the only Ghostbuster who wasn't a scientist, and he always the one who had a lot of common sense. ;)
@@sonicmario64 Yeah, he was the every day man. Winston also plays a more prominent role in the Real Ghostbuster cartoons. You learn a lot more about the character.
he should've been a secret character, High Stamina, High Energy and Double Money gains, then Louis Tully could've been the shopkeeper.
@@volbound1700 Yeah, I remember my fav. episode being when Winston team up with Sherlock Holmes as a kid.
I had assumed at first you just needed to rescue him. Maybe unlock him when you beat it. It’s so odd he was left out completely.
I had fond memories of this game way back when
Technology advanced so fast it looks and feels like centuries.
Wow, didn't even know there was a Ghost busters game on the Genesis. Thanks!
I think it's funny how Ray holds the 'Particle Thrower' like a MP5, like it was CoD 🤣
Who you gonna call? Sega Lord X!!! XD
The real sega lord x
love to remember any true Sega exclusives!!
If there was ever a remake of this game, Id add Winston Zeddemore as playable and 2 more stages before the Castle, a haunted Mall and a Hotel.
I remember discovering this via emulator and Im so glad I did, its one of my favorites and one of the best retro ports
Great review. Happy you mentioned the master system version too. I really enjoyed that as well while such a different game.
Awesome recaps and reviews. I don't play many games but this is always nice nostalgia from my young days👍
@2:00 Winston must have been the first to get laid off after there were no more ghosts. Poor poor Winston.
I like to think he realized how dangerous the job was so he bounced on his own.
I got this along with Sonic, Columns, and Shadow Dancer when I got my Genesis for Christmas 1991. And these many years later, it’s still my favorite console.
This was one of the first Genesis games that I played. Loved it. Still do
This game is so much nostalgia. I miss the "good old days"...
This game is so much fun and that's what counts its a classic
Even though the sprites of the Ghostbusters look kinda cheesy during the gameplay (for the most part, anyway), you've gotta admit that Sega was able to do a good job capturing the likenesses of the actors who played them in the cutscene sequences, particularly when you capture a ghost or complete a level. :)
One of the BETTER old school Ghostbusters games. I saw it twice in the Theater! Good times!
First movie I ever saw in the theaters.
Ghostbusters was a great game for the time of its release and nicely filled a void in the early Genesis lineup being a solid action title with sprawling level design, attractive visuals, and cool bosses. I never realized that it was Complie who developed it until much later on; like 20 years after playing through it.
Knowing about the 8-bit one, I never would've given this one a second glance. But this game looks really fun!
It's a lot better than the 8bit C64/Spectrum version.
The SMS game is not a bad game at all after you figure out the game mechanics and progression; it's an interesting mix of styles for an early game. When you first play it though the game doesn't make the greatest initial impression. I've heard the the NES version fared much worse however....
This effort for Genesis makes a strong impression from the start and never looks back.
@@shiningphantasy1393 I really liked the karaoke intro for the song on the SMS version haha ALSO you have an awesome name
@@ShinobiWan1 Thanks for the compliment; I'll defer credit to the two legendary franchises the name is based on, and Shinobi is definitely no slouch either.
@@shiningphantasy1393 I do have to give it credit for having variety in gameplay!
Wasn't it unwinnable on one of the two 8-bit consoles, though? Or maybe I'm mixing it up with something else...
Parabéns pelo trabalho ,gosto da suas reviews Lord X ,
I bought this game new when it came out and loved it for the time!
The gameplay was good. The issue with Ghostbusters for the Genesis was the sound effects were grating. Also you should have had the ghostbuster beam as a standard weapon.
I've never played this, but for a 1990 game it looks pretty fun, especially given the Ghostbusters element of it.
The Christmas I got my genesis this was one of the games I got with it
Nice what year, do you recall?
@@nononono12345 can't really remember but it was the genesis that came with altered beast. I'm thinking 1990 maybe
One of my favorite Ghostbusters videogame
Great review, one of my favorite Genesis games.
Great video as always buddy. I haven’t played Ghostbusters for the Sega Genesis so will definitely check it out. I had it for the Master System and Commodore 64 back in the day.
Ghostbusters was one of the first games I've played in my life, probably explains why I thought it was hard as shit.
Awesome review man! I have this game but haven't spent a whole lot of time with it. I need to spend more time with this one.
From the chads behind Aleste, Blazing Lazers, & Musha.
I remember being blown away by the graphics when I was a kid. I only saw screenshots from Sega Visions magazines, and didn't actually play it until years later. I only had a Master System when it came out, so I have fond memories of that version too haha
Any chance we can get an episode on the Lunar series?
I’ve covered them in the past. No plans to do individual reviews yet.
Never had this one! I loved Ghostbusters and wish I could have this one someday.
Will you be reviewing Mr. Bones for the Saturn? It is Halloween nearly afterall.
I’ve played Mr. Bones about all I can stand for one lifetime.
I finally played (and beat) this for the first time ever yesterday, pretty unforgivable since I'm a huge Ghostbusters fan. I just never owned a Genesis as a kid and wasn't able to track down a reasonably-priced copy until recently. I loved it, and I must say that the "plain" graphics really didn't bother me at all, I think it looks great for the time. Most importantly, it plays really well and is a ton of fun. Short and sweet, but for me, the replay value comes from the fact that it's a super fun way to pass an afternoon with minimal frustration.
And yes, your review was a huge influence on me finally tracking down a copy, so thanks once again!
This game kept me and my elder brother entertained for hours on end.
3:35 It should be mentioned that at higher difficulties the ghost can flee almost immediately after the boss is defeated, you have to be quick in reeling them in.
4:00 You can exist a stage at any time before defeating the final boss to get new gear and supplies, you will also be paid for any middle ghosts that you defeat during that session when you exit. This mechanic actually allows you to farm unlimited cash by harvesting the safe shown in 4:27 over and over in the high rise stage, though it is very time consuming.
Should include the middle ghost theme in the music selection, one of the best sub boss themes on the Genesis in my opinion.
He came, he saw, he kicked its ass!!
I feel like I'm learning how the plumbus is made.
Man I love the content on this channel. It's just what I need before heading off to work.
11:20 why is your proton beam not showing up? It happened earlier in the video too
Sounds like you are watching the video in low settings.
I just beat this on my Sega Genesis a month or 2 ago! Never played it growing up. The soundtrack is phenomenal
yeah what's the hate for the music?
Had this game back in the day so many nostalgic memories are flowing back because of ur videos thank u so much sega lord x
I had this game as a kid and I absolutely LOVED it. It could never beat it though, not until I played it again as an adult. Lol
i loved playing this game. had always found the last battle creepy
I didn't know about this game until a few years ago...and Genesis is in my Top 3 GOATs.
always try compile games
I really enjoyed this game back them.
The sound remembers me of the classic arcades SFXs
Ghostbusters on the Sega MS. Good times indeed.
Loving the content SLX. Thank you very very much.
Back then, I very much enjoyed the gameplay and spritework. One of my favorites that I owned. But not as much as MUSHA. lol
The stage layouts for this game is go bizarre. I know they’re suppose to be buildings, but they don’t resemble anything habitable, and are just blocky mazes.
As a kid I always found the mansion stage very creepy with its zombies and unsettling music. I also sometimes find myself humming the weapon selection screen music and remember that it’s from this game.
The SMS port of THAT Ghostbusters game is the only version of the game anybody should be playing. It’s still a weird and obtuse game, but it’s worth it for the shooting gallery in the ZUUL building, and the fight with Gozer.
Someone recently put out a "Ghostbusters Remastered" hack of the NES game that improved everything a great deal, still wouldn't call it a great game and it's no Super Pitfall: 30th Anniversary when it comes to great hacks of lousy NES titles but it's still a commendable effort.
@@kingboobs20 yeah, I’ve seen that version. I once replied “So it’s still not as good as the Sega Master system version released 30 years ago?” to a UA-cam video on it, and someone got really mad and said “The SMS version is the worst version!” They’ve since deleted their comment
@@mcbfilms22 Ha that's pretty funny.
Compile did really good with the SMS port, Sega were clearly happy enough with it to let them make a Ghosbusters game of their own for the Genesis and I'm glad they did.
let me tell ya somethin'
BUSTIN' MAKES ME FEEL GOOD
I played the JP version before the US relrase and I recall it was better.
Edit: Can't remember exactly what, but I was shocked and disappointed enough when I played the US version years later on an emulator
I used to play a lot of Genesis/Megadrive imports waaaay before the US releases and noticed quite a few cutbacks with the US release.
San Francisco had a huge retail import scene back in the day. Even with a budget one could trade/buy/sell new import games between shops, make a small profit, and play everythjng for free if smart about it (and knew how to re-wrap games).
Those were the days!
Love this game and its soundtrack.
Sega Lord X
Great video!
Congratulations my friend!
Thanks, bud.
I got the Sega Genesis the Christmas of 1989 and I usually knew what games came out for it for the first 3 years and had no idea this game existed. They didn't have it at any of the rental stores I went to, and I never saw it on store shelves.
Underrated by many... including yourself.
This game is a GEM.
and i feel like the graphics are intentionally simple
almost like a puzzle game or something
works for me
Winston Zedmore is not in the game because this game is set in a time before he was hired. It was originally three Ghostbusters. Okay that may not be true but it sounds good.😁
4:07 wait a second, those chandeliers are trying to get you to toke up! just say no, Ray!
1:55 Note that they call it the "Temple of Zuul" and not "Gozer", just like the computer game that was ported to Master System. I guess those games exist in a separate continuity where Winston just doesn't exist.
SLX what timezone are you in? not gonna lie. I love seeing your uploads as i head to bed. 955 PM Eastern Time.
EST. Vids just go up whenever I finish them. I don’t keep any real time table.
In Japan most games for the early Mega Drive lineup were either licenses or licensed Arcade ports.
I beat this game regularly back in the day i loved this game. I want to buy a copy for the nostalgia now but its pretty expensive.
I know this isn’t relevant to the video discussion but I recently bought a Japanese Sega Saturn with three games and backup memory card the games are virtua fighter remix Daytona USA circuit edition and blazing tornado and I’m waiting for X-men Children Of The Atom from Japan what other games would you guys think I should get
Radiant Silvergun
Action replay and PseudoSaturn
One of my fav Genesis games.
*Im afraid of no ghosttttt* 👻👻👻
I'm a simple man -- I see my favorite Genesis game, I upvote.
I have this boxed. Is it any good?
This was the game that really made the sega appeal to me as a kid. I was a ghostbuster nut as a kid; couldnt get enough of em.
Winston was my favorite GB on the animated show growing up
I remember this being a solid rental.
I love this game. Hard as balls but a frequent play when I was a kid.
Some of the sound effects in this game, really grate on your ears.
I wish the fight with Stay Puft was accurate to the film. The Ghostbusters can’t beat it by directly blasting it, they needed to “cross the streams” and blast Gozer’s portal. They could have incorporated that into the gameplay somehow at least!
Well, it’s a different Stay Puft. The boys have better weapons now, too!
Good point! I just can’t recall a Busters game where they did it more like the movie, and I’m missin being able to do that in the games 😆
Great work Sir thank you
Absolutely Love The "Encounter!" Mid Boss Theme. As A 7-Year Old In Jersey City, This Video Game Was A Big Part Of My Childhood. I Never Beat It Then Because Of The Difficulty Curve (And I Was Scared Of Everything) But It Remains A Classic.
I remember in 1992 my cousin getting Ghost Buster for his birthday for his Sega Mega Drive console it was good fun we played this along with the rest of his games like Shinobi , Altered Beast , Rambo , and so many more that’s what we’ll do on weekends back in 92 at my cousin house me and my cousin neighbour friend would just hang out play mega drive and master system games all weekend. We also sometimes rent more games from Video Ezy how I really miss the good old days
Is this music being recorded from a console?
Compressed to MP3, yes.
I love this game. Glad that Sega Lord X is showing some love. Be there for GB Afterlife! Much love from Germany.
this game rules.
This game was pretty cool. I liked the charming cartoon versions of the characters. It was fun.
Great review! I own the Master System game. But I've never played nor own the Genesis game. It looks fun by the gameplay you showed! I'll try to pick this game up if I come across it!
Some people beleive this game is part of the canon Ghostbusters timeline and takes place between the two movies. It kind of helps explain why they went from heroes at thw end of the first movie to being barred from busting in the 2nd.
The new ghostbusters 2 on the nes is my favorite old school ghostbusters game. Might give this one a go looks pretty fun.
I had a Nes in the UK but I never had that game, looking back it looked great! The best GB game on the Nes.
Why wasn't Winston playable?
I guess this proves I never was one that looked at graphics of a game. I never noticed an issue with the graphics of the game growing up in all honesty.
I didn't even think about the windows until you mention it in the video because the Stay Puft level had them and I did like the aspect that he not only looked inside but try to smash you from the outside in with his fists a few time within the level.
I love to two Ghostbusters films, the cartoon, and the 2009 video game. The Sega Genesis Ghostbusters for a time definitely did the license justice.