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Nintendo Entertainment System · Action / Racing

New Ghostbusters II

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1990
GenreAction, Racing
DeveloperHAL Laboratory
PublisherHAL Laboratory
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesGhostbusters
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

New Ghostbusters II is an action game released in 1990 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by HAL Laboratory. It blends action and racing elements.

It landed about 5 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1990 include Final Fantasy III, Dr. Mario and Mega Man 3.

It is part of the Ghostbusters series; on the NES you can also try Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II. The series also appears on other systems with Ghostbusters (Genesis) and Ghostbusters (2600). HAL Laboratory also made Kirby's Adventure, Adventures of Lolo and Adventures of Lolo 2 for the NES.

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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing New Ghostbusters II is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

New Ghostbusters II gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

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New Ghostbusters II walkthroughs & guides

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Playing NES games today

NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

New Ghostbusters II FAQ

When did New Ghostbusters II come out on the NES?

New Ghostbusters II was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990.

Who made New Ghostbusters II?

It was developed by HAL Laboratory.

Is New Ghostbusters II multiplayer?

No. New Ghostbusters II is a single-player game.

How long does New Ghostbusters II take to play?

As an action game, New Ghostbusters II typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about New Ghostbusters II 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.

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