Play Real Ghostbusters, The Online

I picked up The Real Ghostbusters for Game Boy back in 1993, a Kemco release that fit right in with the era's chunky, portable action games. It wasn't trying to be the deepest title on the system, but it captured the show's vibe with its simple, straightforward approach to ghost hunting on a small screen.

You control one of the Ghostbusters, moving screen by screen through New York streets and buildings, trapping ghosts with your proton stream. The main goal is to clear each area of paranormal activity before time runs out, using your limited pack energy wisely. Signature mechanics include aiming your stream to weaken ghosts, then sliding a trap under them to capture, all while avoiding projectiles like floating toasters or spectral attacks. The pacing is brisk, and the difficulty can spike when multiple ghosts appear at once. It feels a bit clunky by today's standards, but there's a genuine thrill in successfully coordinating a capture under pressure.