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Date: Sun, 24 Mar 91 02:38:59 -0600
From: [email protected] (Milton W. Kuo)
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Subject: Review Of Ghostbusters
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Status: RO

Game Name : Ghostbusters
Game Type : Action
Game Maker : Sega Enterprises
Game Size : 4 Mbits (512 KB)

In Ghostbusters, you assume the role of one of the three "real
Ghostbusters" and attempt to rid the city of a sudden plague of ghosts.
While ridding the city of the various ghosts, the Ghostbusters uncover a
stone tablet which reveals a more sinister reason behind all of this
paranormal activity which leads to the final confrontation in this game.

When you start out the game, you get to choose which of the Ghost-
busters you wish to play. Each has his own strengths and weakness (some
have better armor while others have greater speed). When a building has
been successfully cleared out, you receive money with which you can buy
extra weapons, shields, food to restore health, etc.

From beginning to end, this game has got some really nice graphics.
The character you play has a head which is pretty good facsimile of one
of the Ghostbusters on a little body. Kind of goofy looking, but fitting
for this kind of game. Each of the ghosts you must capture are highly
detailed and each requires a different technique to defeat it. After
defeating a ghost, you must capture the ectoplasmic essence into one of
the "ghost jars" (for lack of a better word). After clearing each level,
a graphics screen of a newspaper article describing your latest triumph
appears.

The background music on Ghostbusters is great. From the original
Ray Parker Jr. theme to some that the Sega development team wrote them-
selves, each song fits the mood of the game and doesn't get annoying if
you stay on a level too long. Likewise, the sounds made by each of your
weapons is unique and monster noises are neat as well.

Gameplay and play value also are excellent on Ghostbusters. This
game combines the right amount of challenge to make this game fun and yet
keep it from being too easy. Each of the boss ghosts at the end of each
job has a different attack method and each requires a different approach
to defeating it. Control of the character is very clean - no sluggish-
ness whatsoever with movement.

Excellent graphics, sound, and gameplay make this cartridge one of
the best new games currently available for the Genesis.

Graphics : 8
Sound : 8
Gameplay : 8
"Funness" : 8
Overall : 8

Milton W. Kuo
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