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Going out to see Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire this weekend? Trying to find something to get you in the state of mind, or to keep the ‘bustin’ going when you get home? Well, here’s our list of every Ghostbusters video game on Nintendo platforms to assist thaw you out …
There have actually been a lot of Ghostbusters video games throughout all platforms in the years because Egon, Ray, Winston, and Peter initially busted onto screens in 1984, and they run the range from traditional certified cash-in to thoroughly built tribute.
The very first Ghostbusters video game Nintendo fans got their hands on was a NES port of the David Crane-designed 1984 personal computer video game, however in the years given that there has actually been a great choice of scary emissions on Nintendo platforms, numerous of which rank amongst the best Ghostbusters video games anywhere.
Listed below you’ll discover a complete list of every Ghostbusters video game that has actually concerned Nintendo systems– consisting of the most just recently launched (on Switch) Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed– as ranked by you, Nintendo Life readers. We’re all set to think you.
Keep in mind: The order listed below is governed by each video game’s User Rating in our video games database and undergoes real-time modification depending upon its rating, even as you read this! Something strange and it do not look great? No requirement to call anybody– just click the star ranking and designate a rating from 1-10 to apply your individual impact on the ranking. (You’ll need to revitalize the page to see any modifications work.)
Before we start, it’s worth keeping in mind that while Nintendo platforms have actually perhaps tidied up the town when it concerns the best Ghostbusters video games, we likewise have a great deal of love for the 1990 Genesis/ Mega Drive Ghostbusters which, unfortunately, does not appear listed below as it has actually never ever been launched on a Nintendo platform. Do not hesitate to let us understand in the remarks if there are other video games in the series that you’ve delighted in other places.
Let’s strap on a Proton Pack, heat ’em up, and make our method through the mass hysteria to take an appearance at the finest (and worst) Ghostbusters video games ever to grace Nintendo systems …
11. Ghostbusters (NES)
Attempt to envision all life as you understand it stopping instantly and every particle in your body blowing up at the speed of light. That would be more satisfying than playing Ghostbusters on NES.
This was a deeply unsightly and unfulfilling NES port of David Crane’s Ghostbusters: The Computer Game. With a heavy focus on resource management (consisting of devices, fuel, and financial resources), it sees you driving around New York City tidying up spook-infested structures for money, purchasing upgrades and, ultimately, handling Gozer after an ultra-tedious stair-climbing area which, hilariously, adjusts the dive cut in the film when they’re crawling to the top of Dana Barrett’s structure. You understand, the bit where the Ghostbusters are demoralised by the tiring,