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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Shoot 'em Up / Action
Ghostbusters
Deep cut
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Compile |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Ghostbusters |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
Developed by Compile and published by SEGA, Ghostbusters arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1990 as a shoot 'em up. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.
It came out in the Genesis's second year on the market. Other notable Genesis releases from 1990 include Populous, Michael Jackson's Moonwalker and Super Monaco GP.
It is part of the Ghostbusters series. The series also appears on other systems with New Ghostbusters II (NES) and Ghostbusters (2600). Compile also made Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine, Puyo Puyo 2 and Sonic Compilation for the Genesis.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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 Genesis hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing 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.
Ghostbusters cheats & codes
61 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | FFFE2C:10 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Bombs | FFFE1D:09 |
| Infinite Lives | FFFE2B:09 |
| Gives You Lots of Money For Use In Shops | 014D30:6008 |
| Gives Your Player An Unlimited Amount of Bombs | 006D42:6004 |
| Gives Your Player Infinite Lives | 0088E2:6004 |
Ghostbusters walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Ghostbusters.
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Ghostbusters FAQ
When did Ghostbusters come out on the Genesis?
Ghostbusters was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1990.
Who made Ghostbusters?
It was developed by Compile and published by SEGA.
Is Ghostbusters multiplayer?
No. Ghostbusters is a single-player game.
How long does Ghostbusters take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, 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 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.