Ghostbusters Games Retro Review - Amstrad and NES - Octav1us

[@LadyDecade]

"Before anyone makes a Brazzers joke..." I am creasing up! 😂😂😂😘😘😘

[@bachaplegic]

I wondered if that was what she said.

[@cfbgoespop]

BRILLIANT to see you back - give Horace a hug for me

[@paulgascoigne5343]

_SpECTruM NOisES_

[@Larry]

Absolutely love the original Ghostbusters, it's a shame a lot of people ignored it after "angry gamers" put it down, when they need to know it's a business simulator, not an action game. But the Master System version is the best port by far, cut out a load of the unesserary stuff. There's also a pretty good pseudo-remake on the DS.

[@PixelsLtd]

Yes the Master System version is great, still regularly replay that one, whereas I find the other ones either frustrating, boring or both!

[@Larry]

@@PixelsLtd Totally, Compile developed that one if I recall, (who also made Puyo Puyo) Can't believe how much they dropped the ball on the NES version though, AND it was released a year AFTER the excellent Master System version!!!

[@KasumiKenshirou]

Why do people always blame James Rolfe when people don't like something crappy with the Ghostbusters name on it? I spent a lot of my childhood playing the C-64 version. It's just not a very fun game. I only played it as much as I did back then because I had a lot more free time as a kid, most of the other games of the time (especially on the C-64) were just as bad or worse as Ghostbusters, and I didn't have an NES. I had already formed my own opinion about this game decades before AVGN or any of his copycats existed. I have nostalgic memories of playing it as a kid, but have no desire to revisit it; someone who wasn't alive in the 1980s isn't going to enjoy playing this. This isn't a classic and has not withstood the test of time. Everyone knows its a "business simulator". That's not what most people want from a Ghostbusters game. A child won't want to play this. An adult can replicate this experience by doing their taxes and taking a break every once in a while to play Space Invaders and vacuum the floor. The number of people that would enjoy this game is the same amount as those who would want to watch a "Louis Tully: A Ghostbusters Story" prequel

[@PixelsLtd]

Larry Bundy Jr Ah didn't know it was Compile! Yeah the NES one is probably the worst version I've played, shame its the one most Americans would know...

[@PixelsLtd]

Jeff Jacobson I'd totally watch that if Rick Moranis was in it! Haha

[@NovaSaber]

The Famicom version has the ending screen programmed in but it doesn't show because of a programming error. It was already in English, with the only difference being that it had an additional spelling error. (It said "a grate game" instead of "a great game".)

[@nataliekate2176]

Really appreciate all the work you put into your vids Sarah! Loved it, keep up the great work! 💜 xx

[@whofan1989]

WHO YOU GONNA CALL? PAUL GANNON! YAYAY!

[@mooniejohnson]

I tried, but I can't call a UK number. 🙁

[@polishenglish8356]

Fantastic and creative collaboration with Paul Gannon!

[@kmannzl]

That was such a fun and informative video to watch. It's awesome to have you back. I enjoy the 'guests' as well. Please keep doing what you do.

[@harrisonmode8046]

Wow, great to see you back! I love your videos and all the work it takes. Thanks. Had an Amstrad CPC and monitor as one of my computers growing up...I remember actually liking this game...

[@Novabug]

Nice to see the Amstrad on the channel, and the bit of history behind the game. I didn't get on with this version of the title back in the day, but warmed on it. Great vid.

[@heartwork7977]

It's SO great to see new stuff from you, Octav1us! Great video as always!

[@larryplympton9727]

Awfully good to see you back with another informative and hilarious video! Thank you and please keep 'em coming as time permits. :)

[@Asobitech]

So much work put into this. So much slime. So much Gannon 😸 I did not know it was originally meant to be Car Wars, that makes more sense now with all the driving. Great video.

[@Asobitech]

@@octaviusking have neither of you ever done the dishes by hand?

[@RacingGameArchive]

What kind of chemicals is in the washing up liquid? :O

[@cheapshow]

Admittedly, it was directly in our eyes!! Which I think would cause anyone discomfort

[@luziferkupfer]

@@octaviusking Thank you for suffering for your art!

[@Bananeisafree]

Thank you for your videos and the time you put into them !

[@stephanematis]

Loved how you telegraphed the ending and I still fell out of my chair laughing! Well done!

[@yesticles]

Welcome back Octav1us!! My subscription inbox was getting lonely having not been graced by your presence, it tells me that you are one of its favorites of all time, and it doesn't give compliments like that unless they're very much merited. You are great, already on the edge of my seat with anticipation!

[@ListerDavid]

My mate in secondary school had the the Sega Master System Version, being a massive Ghostbusters fan I was so jealous of him at the time. Although the I was lucky enough the get New Ghostbusters 2 on the NES.

[@journeyman1218]

GB2 on the NES was really fun.

[@shazib21]

I absolutely love your videos! Such a laugh, and I learn new stuff too!

[@DariaPlaysRPGs]

I'm a bit ashamed to admit that I get irrationally excited by the premise of money management in my games.... dear god I'm boring.I wonder if Car Wars had any relation to the old Steve Jackson pen and paper RPG? The time period would have been right for a license tie in game.

[@DariaPlaysRPGs]

I uh... obviously didn't read the pinned post. >.>

[@KLUTCHdot58]

Loved that. Thanks octavius. You cheer lots of us up🐱

[@Popmetalj]

Well worth the wait for this vid! You and Gannon were terrific 😃 I can see the game hasn’t aged well but playing it on my mate’s C64 in 1984 aged 11 is still a great childhood memory

[@Obraxis]

Superb video! Always love the research & passion you put into them. Great to see a Paul G colab :)

[@greedygreggor]

Great Video! fond memories of spending hours on the speccy version of this. Loving your vids , they always cheers me up :)

[@scottneil1187]

Yay!, so glad you're back, you brighten my day.

[@davecampbell539]

As always, brilliant. And strangely alluring. Thank you O. Sweet childhood memories

[@Mr_Gently_Benevolent]

Fantastic vid, brought back way too many memories. Never thought I'd see that game again....Kinda makes me want to dig out my old kit and see if it still works

[@sirisaxmanable]

Your videos always make my day!

[@frankowalker4662]

All I remember of the Speccy version is the endless driving from place to place, only to find the ghosts had gone. Great vid.

[@dragonmac1234]

Yay Octav1us is back. When I saw the video title I wasn't surprised to see Mr Gannon pop up. A great video with a meh game, two funny people and buckets full of dubious substances.

[@branchonequal]

This was fun! :) It got quite AVGNesque at the end. ^^ I played the C64 version when I was little and I loved it (which is actually a bit disturbing knowing how shitty it really is). Maybe I didn't have that high standards back then... oh well.

[@branchonequal]

@SheGotTerryDavisEyes 82 Absolutely, the first part is boring as hell while the end part with the stairs is downright impossible. And that text at the end... just no. (¬､¬)

[@Aeoringas]

An excellent video! The thing about Ghostbusters was that it was one of the earliest examples of a Rogue Like game in that if you succeeded in saving New York, your cash was transferred across and you could carry that on into another game, giving you a lot more cash to spend on vehicles and upgrades. There is a lot more to the game than you gave it credit as the catching of ghosts needed to be timed and the crossing of streams was a big no-no. If you had a PK meter you could drive around the city blocks, detecting the presence of ghosts and you needed a ghost visual enhancer to stop them from flickering about when you tried to catch them. Finally it is possible to lose by letting Mr Staypuft smash up New York, resulting in such a massive bill that you cannot pay. Oh no, Octav1us is going to vomit now!

[@WhatHoSnorkers]

I could never get past the Marshmallow Man at the end on the Spectrum. But it was great starting the new game with more money, buying the sports car and the laser containment unit ($8000!) and trying again!

[@BenColc]

I've subscribed because I'm impressed by your dedication to remaining covered in slime throughout the entire video.

[@MarcKloos]

Conglaturations on yet another grate review !!!

[@GeekyGoneWilds]

Pretty sure we had the C64 version and had no clue what I was doing. I'd get my brother to set up the car and help me. Great to see the different versions.

[@chavhunterofcalne2443]

Glad to see you're back. Your video style seems to be coming on leaps and bounds, the editing is pretty darned good and you seem to be so much more confident on camera. Though I am glad that I didn't have to play that game. (Though I did play it's sequel many years ago.) Thank you for suffering through the game so I don't have to. :)

[@GameofTravis]

YAY!!!! I was so patiently for this! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!

[@DEMENTO01]

Your videos are getting better and better, keep the good work

[@spwolftech]

Decided to do a 5 year Anniversary channel marathon so here is my HI to try and make the algorithm be nice. Fun no matter how many times i have watched them.

[@rexapis2125]

Congrats on 20,000 subs!!

[@ollieb9875]

*Yas!* We had this on Amstrad as well.. I did wonder about that ending! Great video, cheers.

[@RetroRecollections]

Hilariously funny, clever and brilliant edited as usual. I have a lot to learn! :)

[@ricbrook7059]

I worked for Quicksilver Software in glorious Pontefract during the late 90's, The Golden Tape for Ghostbusters sales on C64 was proudly displayed on the steps well out way past the warehouse and office's and on to where the game testers hid....

[@mrpsb]

There are few things more cursed than the Norbreck Castle

[@robertevans2949]

Another great video. Loved it, great work!

[@carlosfandango2419]

OMG. I remember heading to the local computer shop and this running on his C64. It actually spoke and sang a song. This was a revelation, I would have paid any money but they had dropped by and loaded the game up and the demo ran all day. It wasn't a bad game when all is said and done, tie in's didn't have a great reputation for gameplay and wanting to play again at the time. I would watch a lot more of your videos Octav1us but it's like you almost seek out the poorest or most obscure games from the 80's to play and review. No shame in covering popular stuff with your spin on it. Now that would be worthy viewing if ever there was such a thing.

[@geezerdiamond]

Brilliant vid Sarah. Nice to see Paul and you having a laugh too. Also great to see the Amstrad getting the focus for a change 👍 x

[@caithanmoore5194]

My two favourite people in one video! Great stuff guys :)

[@davidgibson121]

Good to see you back. I hope you are doing well. I used to love these games back in t' day. That said... the original Ghostbusters is still one of my favourite films and even now I tend to like most things related with it. As for car wars I do remember the board game and I vaguely remember a computer game of that name but could be thinking of auto duel or something similar.

[@davidgibson121]

To be fair though the game was shite, but back then we loved it lol

[@MurderMostFowl]

the C64 game was so much better.. you started off with a volkswagen beetle, you had to upgrade all your stuff, Stay puff was much larger and you only had 2 chances to make it last him or the game was flat over. Loved it as a kid.

[@Domarius64]

God I love your videos :) the non-game parts with the cheesy effects are just amazing, hahah.

[@lafcursiax]

Came in expecting Paul Gannon; wasn't disappointed. Terrific script too!

[@TheDazza23203]

Best new video notification from youtube in a while :) I spent many a day playing the speccy version too , never got to finish it though ! Would love to see you guys to review the robocop games in future if you're doing 80's movie to game videos ..

[@latefallentv8961]

I knew from the title that this would have Gannon in it! Love it.

[@hdestotallyunoriginalgamin3555]

I remember wasting HOURS on the Speccy version fo Ghostbusters. And enjoying it. Because I was a stupid kid.

[@fotofillholland]

10 PRINT "busting makes me feel good" 20 GOTO 10

[@paulgascoigne5343]

I remember the speccy version fondly.. the speech synthesis when you get slimed blew me away.

[@OffGridAussiePrepper]

lol @ stupid kid.... we all were stupid kids!

[@richardwilliamshare]

Great to see you back Octavius. Hope Sarah is doing okay. Nice to see Gannon guest starring too! I never got round to playing Ghostbusters but I did have the sequel on Amiga. I remember it just being a guy on a cable, going down a hole and shooting ghosts. I think that was the whole game. I don't think I was very good at it.

[@lucielcampbell2737]

So much tongue in cheek, love it!

[@starsiegeplayer]

New Octavius video 😀 And you proved the justice of our culture!

[@neonsponge37]

C64 Ghostbusters was one of my first ever games in the late 80's. Despite it being 3 screens and 15mins long (could of sworn it was hours) it still is one of my faves.

[@mjrleaguesweetie]

NES Ghostbusters was the only video game I ever rented as a child, where I asked my mom if we could take it back to our local video store before the rental period ended, so I could trade it in for something else.

[@FilmmakerJ]

I think because home video releases were new, and it took about a year for a home video release to come out, that could have coincided with a lot of late video game tie in releases and would have maintained the hype and/or interest up through when the cartoon series came out in '86.

[@grahamross6397]

Never had a NES but that driving thing segment just brought flashbacks of Spyhunter. Please do a thing on Spyhunter. No big lad's legs but much vertically scrolling chaos!

[@RoobehTunes]

This was a good vid. It's nice since barshens ended to see people collaborating in their videos! Best wishes all.

[@kelpkelp5252]

The quicker you got your PK up the sooner you'd get buildings to flash.

[@spicydeath82]

wait, i skipped part of the video. why does octav1us look like she just got done starring in a brazzers video?!?

[@richarddavies6597]

Not by Paul Gannon. Octavius's solicitor was very explicit after last time.

[@yesticles]

That was covered (no pun intended) in the bit of video you skipped, even including a brazzers joke. Go back and watch the full video!

[@spicydeath82]

@@yesticles I know. That's the joke....

[@TheTomimt]

I played this a lot as a kid, on an Amstrad CPC 464 none the less. I always had fun decking the car and actually capturing the ghosts, but I never did play it through at least as far I can remember.

[@Tormentadeplomo]

This game was amazing. I used to play in on Commodore 64. Don't cross the streams! And prove the justice of our culture!

[@chrishopkins209]

Props for using the Cybernoid theme too

[@madcommodore]

David Crane admitted that he already had an almost complete game in production when the opportunity to turn it into Ghostbusters licensed game for the C64 you see here came about hence the fast turn around. The changes were minimal and mostly cosmetic to accomodate the Ghostbusters license aspect.

[@dexocube]

The editing is very good on these videos

[@RonnieBarzel]

There was a glitch in the C64 version (at least in the U.S.) that I couldn’t help exploit: position the left Ghostbuster facing away from the trap, then snag the ghost with the right GB’s stream and move all the way left. Even though the ghost is now pinned all the way to the left, it magically transports right above the trap when you trigger it.

[@drewhunter4821]

yeah that was in the uk version as well

[@paulgascoigne5343]

Always a pleasure to see more of Paul Gannon! (And Octavius too!! Given this is her channel.. we'll have no jealousy here!)

[@MrTomFTW]

You've really outdone yourself with those high-quality ghost and ectoplasm effects. I approve 👍👍

[@pwelbourn]

I saw the filming of Mr Gannon running towards the camera in the conference room at Play expo, and naturally just assumed he was messing about. It all makes sense now.

[@kakabixlis]

Was a fun video Octav1us i really enjoyed it :) i became a ghostbuster on zx spectrum ,it is looking as a boring game but was fun back in the day !hope you are well :)

[@markfgns1265]

I remember this, I had a mate down the road a bit that had a C64 and this cart. Good job, Bea.

[@MarcWeertsMusic]

Yay, another video - and a brilliantly funny one at that! 😂 Btw. - impressed with your commitment to these videos, getting covered in all that slime... 😱

[@lilliputmoss]

"Wait for the flashing, go to the building" Sounds more like an Eli Silverman kind of game, knobs and brutalist architecture.

[@gazzhally]

Great to see you back 😀

[@goodolddoug889]

Thank you for continuing to make content!

[@RodneyReviewsThings]

I remember how long the Amstrad used to take to load. The old Cassette games took ages, or it was only a few minutes but I was a kid then so it would have seemed liked hours.

[@Sonic2kDBS]

Yeah Ghostbusters ^^ I played it a lot on the C=64 :D Great Video :) Also have a great and awesome new Year 2019 Octav1us ^^ 😉

[@Beardodoomus]

The C64 version of Ghostbusters was so much fun. I'd play it for hours as a kid.

[@OperationPhantom]

The speech in the C64 version was also a laugh: *he slimed me!!!* (just like in this video then...) For those interested: Erin plays did a video about the stairway cheat on the NES version. And poor Winston isn't in the Mega Drive game either, which came out much later!

[@TheLemminkainen]

Great to have you back :)

[@blackphoenix77]

Conglaturations on another great video! Now, go and rest our Octav1us!

[@CJJC]

This was a welcome way to end a long day.

[@justinholmes5614]

Does that proton gun project pictures of ghosts on the wall ?

[@Eight-Bit-Kit]

It never occurred to me when I played this that Winston wasn't included. It's the same as the old 4:3 pan and scan version of the film where they just cut him out as much as possible. Poor Winston.

[@Ramjet164]

Ghostbusters on Amstrad was my life for about 3 weeks back in the day, literally nothing else mattered. Times were much simpler back then.

[@krizzys]

The map and driving parts are a bit like original GTA, with 100% of the fun removed... Great to have you back Octav1us :)

[@mrpositronia]

Great stuff! It's been worth the wait. :)

[@Leaddevo]

It was a rush job but, I'll be honest, I enjoyed this a lot. We had pretty low expectations back in the day!

[@Denathorn]

Well that brought back a few memories (Amstrad CPC player here), loved the video, special effects reminded me of Jaws 3, lol, which in a weird way, I thought was mint! :D hehehe *Yeah, I know they are terrible in the movie, its what makes them good* :)

[@stevemayne9305]

Love the duvet cover! Played the ZX Spectrum and C64 version, Music on the C64 was amazing and made the game.

[@TheBatman81]

One of my first ever gaming plays

[@dudds6699]

I would like to have a video of the full intro cause i love it

[@NigelXW]

Thank you for the video! I think this is my favorite of the Halloween bunch :)

[@SlyPearTree]

I was 20 years old in 1984 and I played the C-64 version, I remember it being a fun game. The sound and graphics were much better too.

[@icychopstix]

Its you that make our lives sparkle

[@kcat80]

I remember thinking it was weird and amusing that you can slap what looked like a literal vacuum cleaner on the car. It seemed like a UK sense of humour thing, Like the Mr bean sketch where he has household objects strapped to the roof of his mini.