Ghostbusters II
π 7.3/10
(GameBoy - JP, Action & Adventure)
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Complete
$54.60
Loose $21.61
Developed by:
HAL Labs
Published by:
Activision
Released On:
01 Jan 1989
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Loosely based on the movie of the same name, Ghostbusters II , sees Virgo the Carpathian appear in New York city. He captures Diana's baby and it is up to the Ghostbusters to get him back. In order to accomplish this, the Ghostbusters: Igon, Ray, Peter and Winston, must chase Virgo through the courtrooms, the sewers, the apartments, the underground and the art museum.
Ghostbusters II is a top-view action game based on New Ghostbusters II . Players begin by choosing two of the four ghostbusters, who all play the exact same. The first one selected is controlled by the player directly and carries a proton pack, the second ghostbuster is follows the first and carries the ghost trap. The objective of each level is to capture a predefined number of ghosts before the timer expires. The player moves up, down, left and right. One button will fire the proton gun directly in front of the first ghostbuster, stunning any ghosts. The second button will toss the trap directly in front of the second ghostbuster, trapping any stunned ghosts. While exploring the levels, any of the 2 remaining ghostbusters (as well as the ghostbusters' accountant Louis) not currently being used will occasionally show up. Touching them will provide power-ups (and often swap with a selected Ghostbuster) including vacuum guns, instant traps and invulnerability.
Ghostbusters II was released for the GameBoy on 16 October 1990. Players can choose from four ghostbusters: Igon, Ray, Peter and Winston. The gameplay is similar to other Ghostbusters II -based games, with an emphasis on capturing ghosts and solving puzzles.
EAN-13:
4988610101187 (Japan)
Nintendo Media PN:
DMG-GBA-JPN (Japan)
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Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This action-adventure game tasks players with eradicating ghosts and overcoming obstacles across various New York City locations. As a Ghostbuster, you must defeat the evil Vigo, save Dana's baby, and ultimately rescue the city from supernatural threats.
Story
Story
Five years ago, New York was saved by the famous Ghostbusters. Now, wickedness returns, and ghastly ghoulies are back.
An evil being from the past, Vigo, is festering in New York's energy. He has stolen Dana's baby, Oscar, to be born into our world and reign in terror.
Objective
Eradicate all ghosts from the city to subvert Vigo's evil plans, save the city, and reunite Peter, Dana, and Oscar.
Make your way through offices, subway mazes, and trashed art museums. As levels increase, so do destruction and obstacles. Ghosts get meaner as you clean the city.
Getting Ready
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With your Game Boy turned off, insert the Ghostbusters II cartridge with the label facing outwards.
β’
Turn the Game Boy on. The title screen appears.
Troubleshooting
If the screen remains blank, adjust the contrast dial. Check the battery light to ensure your system is getting power.
Controls
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To pause while playing, press the Start button. Press it again to resume play.
β’
To reset, press the A, B, Select and Start buttons at the same time.
How to Play
Getting Started
Press Start at the main Logo screen to begin the story. The A button will advance past the story screens.
Team Selection
The Ghostbuster characters march onto the screen. Use the + pad to choose members of your two-man team.
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Press the A button to select your characters.
β’
If you change your mind, press B to reset the screen.
Weapons
One of your characters carries a Proton Beam and the other carries a Trap.
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Press A to fire the Beam and paralyze ghosts for precious seconds.
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Then press B for the Trap to suck them up.
β’
Each character begins the game with a stock of Beams or Traps.
Go! Screen
The Proton Beam character (Beamer) controls the movement of the team. Use the pad to move him up, down, left, right, and diagonally. The Trapper will follow.
BEWARE, though either character can get hung up by walls, desks, and other obstacles you will stumble across. You must be within range to paralyze or trap ghosts.
Additional Tools
If you see other Ghostbuster characters hanging around on your particular level, touch them face-on and gain additional ghostbusting tools (see ADDITIONAL TOOLS OF THE TRADE).
Secret Adventures
There are special, secret adventures awaiting you after the first three levels, the next four levels, and the next six levels and each of these adventures is bigger than the last! Be on your guard for the Scoleri Brothers and V-V-Vigo!!
Watch It!
If you run out of time, all remaining ghosts become Spinning Token-Ghosts, which are exceedingly hard to beam and trap.
If either character is touched by a ghost, he is rendered "slimed" (yuk!) and is unconscious for a moment. Neither character can fire during this time, and the ghosts are still active.
After a character recovers from being slimed, both characters are impervious for a few valuable seconds (check out the glow around them).
Game Over
When a character is touched by a ghost he loses a unit of his weapon stock. If either character loses all of his units, the game is over. At this point you will have the option of either continuing or quitting. Use the pad to select.
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CONTINUE: allows you to continue from the beginning of the level you were just on. You can do this three times. If you're defeated after that, you have to start over.
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END: takes you back to the main Logo screen.
Press A once you've selected your option.
The Screen
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Playfield
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Time Left
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T. 2:07
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Tools You Acquire
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BOOO
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To Score
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140
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21
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No. Beamers and Traps
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No. Ghosts Left to Capture
Enemies & Characters
SLIMER
An ugly spud. Can float through walls.
JOGGING GHOST
This boo(b) has no idea where he's going.
GIANT LIZARD
He's big and he's baaaad!
THE BLOB
Hard to hit when hopping.
CRAWLING SHEET
Crawls around and changes shape.
DISAPPEARING CLOWN
Very elusive. Tends to reappear on top of you.
FLOATING HEAD
They laugh a lot, but they're not funny. They also change direction quickly.
WHIRLING DERVISH
Can't be paralyzed when spinning.
Tips & Maps
Hints to loot legoul
Keep the Beamer character in front and be quick in moving and shooting them. The Trapper will follow and take care of himself, just remember to push B to trap ghosts. Be careful not to get stuck on top of walls in the subways, as you'll have to discover how to free a character if they do.
Activision Limited 90-Day Warranty
Activision warrants the recording medium of this video game to be free from defects for 90 days from purchase. If defective within this period, Activision will replace the product free of charge upon receipt at its Factory Service Center, provided the game is still manufactured. This warranty is limited to the recording medium and is void if defects arise from abuse, mistreatment, or neglect.
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