Play Ghostbusters (World) (v1.1) Online

Ghostbusters (World) (v1.1) came out for the Sega Genesis in 1990, developed and published by Sega. It was one of many movie tie-ins of the era, aiming to capture the spirit of the films on a 16-bit console. The game stands out with its isometric perspective, a less common choice at the time, giving it a distinct look among other platformers and action titles on the system.

You control a Ghostbuster, moving through city streets and haunted buildings screen by screen. Your main goal is to hunt down and capture a variety of ghosts using your proton pack. Key mechanics include aiming your proton stream in eight directions to weaken ghosts before trapping them, and managing your limited energy supply to avoid being defenseless. The pacing is methodical, and the difficulty can be unforgiving, especially with the somewhat awkward diagonal aiming. It feels like a slow, deliberate hunt where every ghost captured is a small victory.