The Real Ghostbusters
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Ghostbusters Returned to the C64 – But Was It Any Good?
️ The Real Ghostbusters (1989) – Commodore 64 Top-Down Ghost-Busting Action Released in 1989 by Activision, The Real Ghostbusters brings the animated series to the Commodore 64 with fast-paced, top-down, multi-scrolling action. You take control of one of the four Ghostbusters—Peter, Ray, Egon, or Winston—tasked with clearing New York City of spectral trouble. Gameplay revolves around navigating maze-like locations, stunning ghosts with the Proton Pack, and collecting items to progress. Each area introduces new hazards, tighter layouts, and tougher enemies, pushing you to balance movement, positioning, and quick reactions. The inclusion of a two-player cooperative mode adds an extra layer of mayhem and teamwork. Visually, the game captures the look and feel of the cartoon with colourful sprites and detailed environments, while David Whittaker’s music delivers a memorable take on the iconic Ghostbusters theme. Though the controls can feel demanding at times, the challenge keeps the pressure high.
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️ The Real Ghostbusters (1989) – Commodore 64 Top-Down Ghost-Busting Action Released in 1989 by Activision, The Real Ghostbusters brings the animated series to the Commodore 64 with fast-paced, top-down, multi-scrolling action. You take control of one of the four Ghostbusters—Peter, Ray, Egon, or Winston—tasked with clearing New York City of spectral trouble. Gameplay revolves around navigating maze-like locations, stunning ghosts with the Proton Pack, and collecting items to progress. Each area introduces new hazards, tighter layouts, and tougher enemies, pushing you to balance movement, positioning, and quick reactions. The inclusion of a two-player cooperative mode adds an extra layer of mayhem and teamwork. Visually, the game captures the look and feel of the cartoon with colourful sprites and detailed environments, while David Whittaker’s music delivers a memorable take on the iconic Ghostbusters theme. Though the controls can feel demanding at times, the challenge keeps the pressure high.
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Magazine Reviews · 8
Contemporary average 51% · range 20–78%
C&VG
Reviewed by John Cook. Activision full-price release
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Commodore Computing Int.
Reviewed by Tony Horgan. Activision full-price release
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Commodore Force
Reviewed by The Hit Squad budget release
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Commodore User
Reviewed by Mark Patterson. Activision full-price release
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Datormagazin
Reviewed by Daniel Strandberg. Activision full-price release
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Games Machine
Reviewed by Activision full-price release
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Zzap!64
Reviewed by Gordon Houghton, Kati Hamza & Paul Rand. Activision full-price release
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Zzap!64
Reviewed by The Hit Squad budget release
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