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Ghostbusters for the Nintendo NES is an action game released in 1986. Players take on the role of the iconic Ghostbusters team, tasked with capturing ghosts and protecting New York City from supernatural threats. The main objective is to collect enough money by catching ghosts and completing tasks to upgrade equipment and ultimately confront the final boss.
The game's pace is a mix of strategic resource management and fast-paced action sequences. Players navigate the city map to find and trap ghosts, which involves driving the Ecto-1 and entering various buildings for ghost battles. A unique mechanic in the game is the need to balance spending on gear upgrades and managing limited resources, adding a layer of strategy uncommon in action titles of its time.
Ghostbusters stands out due to its blend of driving, exploration, and combat elements within a single game, combined with a city-wide map that requires planning. The integration of ghost-catching with a financial system to improve gear offers a distinctive gameplay loop that challenges players to think beyond simple action mechanics.
