Ghostbusters Deep cut
Commodore 64 · Shoot 'em Up
The Real Ghostbusters
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| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Data East |
| Publisher | Activision |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Ghostbusters |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
The Real Ghostbusters is a shoot 'em up released for the Commodore 64, developed by Data East and published by Activision.
It is part of the Ghostbusters series; on the C64 you can also try Ghostbusters. The series also appears on other systems with New Ghostbusters II (NES) and Ghostbusters (Genesis). Data East also made Bad Dudes Vs. DragonNinja, BurgerTime and Karnov for the C64.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing The Real Ghostbusters is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
The Real Ghostbusters walkthroughs & guides
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
The Real Ghostbusters FAQ
Who made The Real Ghostbusters?
It was developed by Data East and published by Activision.
How long does The Real Ghostbusters take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, The Real Ghostbusters typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about The Real Ghostbusters on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.