Ghostbusters Games | Friday Night Arcade

Who ya gonna call? Let's see what Ghostbusters games are still worth playing.
00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Ghostbusters (C64 and misc.)
05:08 - The Real Ghostbusters (arcade)
06:18 - Ghostbusters II (NES)
08:04 - The Real Ghostbusters (Game Boy)
09:17 - Ghostbusters (Sega Genesis)
11:05 - New Ghostbusters II (HAL version)
13:00 - Ghostbusters: The Video Game (2009 all systems / HD remaster)
I forgot the DOS version. Whoops. Also not covering any of the crappy shovelware mobile games because reasons.
Full review of 2009 Ghostbusters game:
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[@hunterwoodlee3000]

I worked on the 2009 version. It makes me very happy to see so many people enjoyed it.

[@dtdimeflicks6708]

It's one of my all-time favorite games! I used to run around with a Kenner proton pack and ghost trap when I was a little kid in the 80's and playing it really takes me back to those times. Thanks for giving me more great Ghostbusters memories.

[@hunterwoodlee3000]

@@dtdimeflicks6708Made my day. Thank you!!!

[@caseyjones3522]

It's in my top 10 favorite games

[@demetriusstewart7636]

I love the Ghost Busters 💪🏾💯💯

[@SnakeVenom3000]

I remember playing the nes version as a kid, but the 2009 version will always be my favorite and the third ghostbusters “movie” to me.

[@kcadventures1454]

100%! Although afterlife had a great tribute scene.

[@lutherheggs451]

Except Prick Murray apparently decided halfway through the VO recording sessions that he was done and just left. From the sound of it he didn't even have the courtesy to tell them and just left. Its why Venkman disappears halfway through the game, doesn't speak much and when he does its like a short list of recycled lines.

[@filmbuff2777]

The 2009 game was wiped from canon by Ivan Reitman.

[@ZigealFaust]

I mean, the point of the game was litearly to have a 3rd story in the timeline that followed the script that never saw light sooooo....... Yeah... that make sense.

[@debo82]

Truthfully Spoken

[@DannysDiecastDisasters]

I remember having a lot of fun on the c64 version as a kid.

[@kellinwinslow1988]

The Wii version of the 2009 game is actually my favorite version. It doesn't look quite as good but they gave it a more cartoon like look that suits it well. The big draw though is the full co op. Playing the game with another player is pretty great and it works really well with the Wii remote. Slamming ghosts around is pretty fun.

[@colinmcdonald2499]

Nice job covering the C64 version. My best friend had it on his C64. We got some mileage on that. But never were very good at it. Happy Holidays Friday Night Arcade!

[@Dorelaxen]

The 2600 version was the one I played the most. But, the 2009 game was so, soooo good.

[@scottg7660]

Is this an early Christmas gift?? Getting FNA on a Thursday?? I’ll take it.

[@SandroSensei]

I love that your thumbnails stayed the same over these 7 years. Love the consistency 🥹

[@FridayNightArcade]

Thank you for the kind words although, ironically, I just changed them all a month ago. They had been a hodgepodge because I kept messing with the template until I finally settled on one I liked and then I redid all of them going back to the beginning. But... they're consistent now at least lol.

[@stevieboyXI]

I have fond memories of the C64 version.

[@oleblue73]

Yup. Same here.

[@sjacket01]

Missed Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime

[@classicmikecade]

I remember the stream you did to get some of the footage for this. Thanks Aaron. Another awesome video. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and the fam!

[@alanbenson3104]

A new FNA! What a wonderful holiday present! I remember playing Ghostbusters on my friend's C64. Later, I bought it on the Atari 2600 (as I didnt have a C64 yet). Not quite the same, but...a decent effort.

[@reagandow850]

Indeed a fantastic Christmas 🎄 present!

[@solearesoul]

You’re one of my favorite KZbinrs. Your videos reek of nostalgia and excitement. Missing seeing new videos here, and hope to see more in the future.

[@FridayNightArcade]

Thank you for the kind words - stay tuned. Definitely not done yet!

[@filmbuff2777]

I grew up on the Sega Master System version of Ghostbusters. Its great. The 2009 game is fantastic.

[@TheJJO]

Nice video, but you forgot the Ghostbusters 2 PC dos computer game!

[@blastedmcgraw152]

Happy Holidays to you! Thank you for all the great content! You’ve been one of my favorite KZbinrs since I discovered your channel. Always makes my day to see a new video in my feed. Cheers!

[@kevinperry2492]

Just wanted to say I love your channel sir. Editing is superb, the topic(s) are very interesting, and you're pretty funny. Great stuff and good luck!

[@deathcold_longplaysua4846]

I played Ghostbusters 2 on NES back in my childhood and i beat it few times. And yes, you can control statue of liberty later in the game, walking through a sea and later through the city, shooting at ghosts and stuff like that. Yes, you will do that sequence twice through the game. But the final boss is... well, is bad. You just have to get every ghostbuster to that painting, through a huge level with obstacles that loook like bullet hell, to later watch a cutscene where all ghostbusters shoot at that painting and that's it. No boss battle. But yeah, the definitive Ghostbusters game is the modern one, from 2009, that got a remaster. It's amazing game! When i played it for the first time in summer, i even cried of how good it is. It's an amazing game! It gives you a true and definitive Ghostbusters experience! I only wish it got a sequel.

[@1invag]

I remember the c64 game. Best part was driving the forklift lol

[@mtguitar5150]

That 2009 game is really unique, nothing else like it

[@maverick7291]

Great video and have yourself and your family a very merry Christmas! 🎄

[@GalacticWrestlingFederation]

Even though we didn't get a REAL Ghostbusters 3 I'm more than satisfied with the 2009 release being considered to be the 3 we never got.

[@ZigealFaust]

It is the REAL GB3, i'm so confused people think a direct to DVD sequel in a series is legit but not a "direct to game" one. Not discounting Answer The Call but as far as the "main" timeline goes, it's intention was to fill the role of a 3rd movie.

[@reagandow850]

Thank for giving us a new video just in time for Christmas. I hope you and your family have a lovely and wonderful Christmas this year. Merry Christmas my friend.

[@zemxxi2765]

The strange thing is, after the Real Ghostbusters show, I just can't see Slimer as an enemy ghost anymore. To me, he'll always be the Ghostbusters little comic relief mascot.

[@endymallorn]

Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and yours!

[@garyaldridge5574]

Excellent! Nothing like mashing the "like" while the initial ad is still playing. Me and my buddy loved playing the 1984 Activision version, buying those upgrades was an accomplishment when you are in early elementary school. Most of these, I never even heard of which is a good thing, lol. Great video man. I am sure there is a lot of low-hanging fruit in this vein but I'd suggest Robin Hood games, I'd love to see your take on some of those. Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays/Season's Greetings to Camp FNA!

[@SoloBoardGamingKnight]

I love Ghostbusters! The Sega Genesis and PlayStation version of Ghostbusters were great.

[@6vibe150]

I found out about your channel through one of those youtube ads. A+ content subbed and haven't looked back!

[@papaflameado3685]

I remember pumping a lot of quarters into the Arcade Cabinet version, while drinking Mountain Dew and eating Wild Berry Skittles.

[@The_Bad_Guy.]

Yeah it's a shame they struggled to put out a good Ghostbusters game. Especially when we were kids. Ghostbusters was a huge deal back in the late 80s/ early 90s and all the games out there sucked! The way I see it now there's only 3 good Ghostbusters games. The genesis version is number 3, the new Ghostbusters 2 is number 2 ( which is a crime that we never saw that game on the nes as kids) and of course Ghostbusters the video game is with out a doubt number 1. As a huge Ghostbusters fan that game is absolutely incredible. It had everything you could ever ask for and more. One of the few games in recent history that I've played and beaten multiple times. And I always find myself wanting to go back to it and beat it again.

[@Gatorade69]

As a kid I remember being very disappointed when renting both games on the NES. Really like the first time I remember being bummed out by a game, especially because I was such a huge fan of the movies and the cartoon. The genesis game isn't bad but I never knew it existed until much later when I started watching retro gaming stuff on KZbin.

[@magnumcornetto]

There was a Ghostbusters II game for DOS and Amiga by Dynamix and Activision which was decent for its time. Possibly the 2nd best GB game behind the 2009 one.

[@jeremybowers3181]

Hey!! Merry Christmas to you and yours Aaron!! And I had no idea there was that many Ghostbusters games. 👊💥🇺🇸🎄

[@birdup6663]

I had the Sega Master System game. I remember the staircase stage in the Zuul tower being ridiculously difficult.

[@ozzoldoshadda2993]

What a wonderful Christmas gift :)

[@stroinkvaneizenga]

Keep up the good work.

[@H00ps]

Great video.

[@AkiraStrix94]

I had the Wii version of the 2009 game, actually had a fun time playing it, and the motion controls aren't bad either.

[@tjkhanks]

Same here. It the perfect blend of action, puzzle, and story that made the game so fun.

[@DDFGhostHunting]

They have confirmed there is going to be another new game with what's left of the cast from the first 2 movies. So we get another shot with the Ghostbusters again hopefully soon.

[@Gxhbro]

I had Ghostbusters on my Wii, and i can tell you, its a very awsome game

[@aliceinmansonland448]

I really liked the PSP game, the Extreme Ghost Busters on Gameboy Advance was cool, and I couldn't get into the Genesis version but I did like how they gave Bill Murray a big head... And yes, we all "crossed the streams" when we were little. It's the funniest pee joke ever made.

[@orinanime]

My favorite is definitely the 2009 game. I still have my original copy and still play it to this day. I need to get the Remaster. 2nd favorite is the Sega Genesis game. 3rd favorite is New Ghostbusters 2 for PAL Regions. I've got emulators for both.

[@toddkollar4166]

I do beleave you forgot about the new VR game it looks cool

[@MightyJabbasCollection]

I have a lot of good memories of playing the Genesis version!

[@M.C.SL8R]

Nice video

[@shabmaster7128]

New GB2 has some great renditions of the GB2 soundtrack. Flip city being chief among them.

[@TheBeird]

MegaDrive Ghostbusters was a fave as a kid

[@bluestrife28]

Ahh the good old days.

[@supergeoff]

I ain't afraid of no Ghost,Ghostbusters

[@jeffdavis6657]

Good to know this many existed. I played the one on Apple II, Atari 2600, and NES. Then I learned that all games that were licensed were usually trash. Much later I learned I was not alone when I watched youtube videos about games that had the rainbow of shame on them. I did enjoy the Wii version of the last version mentioned. I also misread the title as "Ghostbusting games" thinking Luigi's Mansion and some other game I may have never heard of.

[@LeonStephan]

Joy! A FNA video!

[@jamessnedeker4799]

Not sure if this counts or not but LEGO Dimensions had some Ghostbusters content - General ZOD trapping the Ghostbusters in the Phantom Zone was an interesting twist.

[@bltvd]

I had this on the IBM PCJr which looked similar to the C64 version. It was fun.

[@GXSCChater]

Great video! but you should definitely cover the wii version of the ghostbusters 2009 game, definitely not inferior, but very unique, the characters are a bit more expressive than there real counter parts due to the cartoon look, and its the only version that allows co-op in story mode (something I was hoping the remastered version to have). There is also a unique arcade level with video game type arcade ghost in it. Its a worth a play through a great way to relive the game again if you get bored of the original. Also the lines and ending are bit a different too.

[@dtdimeflicks6708]

I remember the top-down game on Game Boy and I'm pretty certain the '87 arcade one was a reskin of another game.

[@loganjorgensen]

Fair enough that adds replay value in the C64 version, but still doesn't make the initial run-through any less tedious or the ones after that. ^_^ I tip my hat to David Crane for Pitfall though, and nice to see him make a new Atari game recently. :D I liked the arcade game before which was in short bursts of quarter supply and rarely seeing that cab but on deeper inspection, yeah it's not very good. :\ One thing I do like about GB2-NES is the concept of doing all the things a Ghostbuster does like catching ghosts, driving in Ecto-1, etc., this is something I appreciate from the Crane game too Ie. the variety concept. Pretty rare for the "reskin" game engine trick working out because it's usually bad to worse. Only exceptions I found were Pac-In-Time and Mary-Kate & Ashley: Get a Clue!. I think the Genesis one did a better job with the whole equipment buying mechanic, less sim and more RPG like. Totally, I love Winston, stop dogging him naysayers. X( Yeah price was an issue, added that one to my loose cart collection heh. The HAL version is kind of like Super Back to the Future, some kind of Nintendo of America policy that NA gamers can't have nice things. Not a perfect game but I'd take it over NES-GB1&GB2. ;) Been meaning to try that one since enough people have said good things. Probably the best compromise for GB3 given how long it took to get ANYTHING together, use computer graphics to roll back the clock heh.

[@GamerThumbTV]

That Game Boy Ghostbusters box art is absolutely dreadful

[@MethosChannel]

11:34 There's a hack for this game that allows you to play it "real" 2 players.

[@adamhenry6793]

Merry Bustmas!

[@corgibuttz2550]

I remember that arcade game. I fuck'n loved it, but I also knew that if I put in my quarter, I was getting about 30 seconds of game time, and always picked something else. The graphics and sound always made me want to play it though. Fun on MAME with unlimited quarters ;) EDIT: Also, Ghostbusters: The video game really deserves a VR port.

[@TheGoonTick]

There's also an extreme Ghostbusters game on Gameboy, and the Wii/playstation 2 version of the 2009 one has some pretty big differences.

[@raphaelfp]

Ghostbusters for Genesis was a rather successful game in Brazil during the early 90s, and it's a fun one. However my cousin had the GB2 cartridge for the NES and it plays dreadful, there's no way to make Ecto-1 jump through those gaps

[@CaptainRufus]

You forgot the computer Ghostbusters 2 game. And I guess the Extreme GB titles too.

[@neosean9984]

New GB, GB Genesis, and 09 GB ALL RULE! There was a GB Extreme gun on shooter on the PS1 that was decent as well. Was always super impressed by the Genesis one. Even as a kid great vid!

[@xD3adKl0wnx]

No mention of the Ghostbusters (2016) game? probably for the best lol. I really wish that the remastered one had also gotten some modernization QOL updates as far as controls and stuff

[@watson3047z]

What about Sanctum of Slime? Thanks for the new video.

[@marcraygun6290]

Whoa there what about the 8 bit micro Ghostbusters 2 with the 3 Stages?

[@marcraygun6290]

Whoa David crane it was a 58 Hearse!

[@RockyP77]

I miss there "old style" videos

[@natejoe9924]

My favorite Ghostbusters game of all-time the third one that you just got done talking about yes I played and beat both ports

[@curbydinobot8633]

I had a Ghostbusters game on the Sega master system

[@matthewrease2376]

Oh, I think I have that HD Atari game from Epic Games (must have been free). I should play this, and then have my dad check it out...

[@EDFCentral]

My brother got the Gameboy version as a present. It was such a disappointment.

[@captaincorleone7088]

@12:01 The 2nd character actually does have AI - I've played this a lot and I've been quite impressed by it. They will move around the room or the area to get as close as possible to the ghost so that they're in an optimum position to activate the trap. Maybe it's not playing correctly on your emulator - the music sounds way too fast and plays much slower on my Famicom.

[@paullangland7559]

I heard of an idea where they take the cutscenes from the 2009 video game and rehash into a movie. Although it might need to be retconed a bit but it could serve to be a good movie to watch.

[@chrisvanalstine8136]

The Ghostbusters catch and trap "LIVE" ghosts...???? As opposed to a dead ghost, I mean yeah I guess.

[@adt636]

You're wrong about the a.i. behavior on the New Ghostbusters 2. If you keep hitting the second button, the second character keeps trying to get into a better position. You're supposed to hold it with the beam and keep hitting trap until it works.

[@fionagibson3314]

C64 version at that time was the best, it also had an Atari 2600 version based on the c64, check it out.

[@TVsCHACHI]

Frustrating and somehow fond memories of playing it on the 2600.

[@berniedavis6676]

you forgot the few Extreme ghostbusters games that came out, and the 2 games that came out after the 09' game. sanctum of slime and the one that was a tie-in to the 2016 movie.

[@l_reality_of_life_l]

And why no more second or evaluation is not released

[@SupraBlack-dp4zz]

I loved the Atari ST version (basically the C64). The NES version is complete garbage.

[@JimLeonard]

DOS and booter versions. The first was a booter, the second (Ghostbusters II) was DOS.

[@hamedizadishirvan9487]

C64 looks pretty good.

[@jonbourgoin182]

Not to be a nitpicker but you forgot the PS2 version of GB:TVG it's got the same title as the 360/ps3 game but it's essentially its own game and graphical style.

[@natejoe9924]

Yes I do remember this Ghostbusters game because I saw it and a game book and I wanted my brother to buy it but he never did I guess because all of the other bad Ghostbusters games but I really wanted this for Sega yep I remember it like it was yesterday because I saw it in a game book

[@Lcirex]

My vote is for Godzilla games.

[@pixelsncreatures]

I have a weird one for ps4 that's a top down shooterish smash tvish game. It doesn't seem to be based on any movie or cartoon but has bits of everything. Original, and 2016

[@matthewlane518]

Lol he said live ghost's oxymoron!

[@chaospoet]

$800 per ghost in 1984 money is equivalent to $2,140 today. $10,000 would be $26,750. Considering the amount of ghosts and if this was only in a few weeks or few days they've got a good business strategy. I've always wanted the Sega Genesis version but the price is an issue and it's way more tolerable with a Genesis Turbo Pad with auto fire switched on. I tried playing it via emulator and my thumbs were killing me be the end of the first stage.

[@darktetsuya]

I think my favorite home conversion of the original ghostbusters games was indeed the SMS version... at least that one had a password system so you could pick it up again later.and it definteiy stay puft-stomps all over the crappy NES version! I never got around to the recent ghostbusters game but may have to pick it up on switch at some point!

[@yoda908]

Next Ghostbusters game should incorporate the whole buying premise like choosing your car and inventing new ghostbusting equipment. Make it an rpg an a standalone spinoff game. What I enjoyed about the newest game is it took you through the 1st movie and served as a 3rd movie. Hell Aykroyd said that himself. Funny how it kinda skipped over the 2nd movie; aside from the pink slime and the painting of Vigo you could interact with. I also found it interesting how Slimer is treated like a hamster in that game. There is also a VR Ghostbusters game on the Sony store while a great concept; it's overpriced. You only get 2 levels, and very short. They classified it as a game which should've been called a demo. Not sure if the priced dropped but it was originally $19.99. I have to ask; is the Commodore 64 version the 1st game to add a new game plus mode in a game?

[@bryangarcia5599]

_'Live Ghosts'_

[@sebastianpino7649]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@tf1090c]

You forgot the Master System version. Tbf it's just a slightly improved version of the NES release

[@FridayNightArcade]

I actually played the SMS version on the live stream I did for this awhile back... kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGmxZ5SLh8SHas0

[@benvalenti8190]

Never played it but I'm going to get me a copy but we have afterlife now so I'm going to get this game when the new movie hits blue ray and play it after watching all three movies man I love this movie franchise

[@alexandervalle525]

Atari 8 bits ( xl / xe ) and commodore 64 released the game at the same time.

[@MotherKojiro]

I've played all of these but the home computer versions of the first game, and the Genesis game is easily my favorite; I don't know why, but Third-Person Shooter controls almost never feel right to me, so I didn't like the newest one. Also, though like most lower invertebrates, I am very attracted to bright colors, I really like the drab atmosphere in the first NES game; couldn't really say why for sure.

[@marcraygun6290]

Is the genesis game same as pc engine Game?

[@spongebobpopsiclewithoutsp8715]

Ghostbusters the video game is the best would recommend

[@natejoe9924]

I played it beat it I played it first on the Xbox 360 and now I have the port on the Xbox One