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New Ghostbusters II

Nintendo NES

Release Date: 1990

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Description

"New Ghostbusters II" for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) is a vibrant and engaging video game developed by HAL Laboratory and published by HAL America in 1990. Unlike its predecessors and other Ghostbusters games released during the same period, "New Ghostbusters II" featured a more player-friendly gameplay experience and an appealing cartoon-like graphic style that closely followed the vibe of "The Real Ghostbusters" animated series. In this action-adventure game, players could choose from a roster of characters including the famous ghostbusters Peter, Egon, Winston, and Ray, as well as the secretary Janine. The gameplay is geared around cooperative action with a comical twist, where players must catch ghosts using their proton packs and trap them, navigating through various locations inspired by the movie series such as haunted houses and eerie underground scenes.

The game was particularly notable for its release scenario, as it was published in Europe and Japan but never officially released in North America for the NES due to licensing issues with Activision, who held the Ghostbusters video game rights in the USA. This has made "New Ghostbusters II" a sought-after title for collectors. Its gameplay deviates from the traditional shoot-em-up and platform formats seen in other Ghostbusters games, focusing instead on strategy and teamwork, requiring players to coordinate their ghost-catching efforts and carefully maneuver their characters. The game supports two-player simultaneous gameplay, enhancing the fun and collaborative aspect. Its charming graphics, combined with engaging mechanics and faithful adherence to the Ghostbusters' thematic elements, make "New Ghostbusters II" a standout title in the NES library, remembered fondly by fans of the franchise.