: Activision completed the initial programming in just six weeks, compared to their usual development cycle of several months.
: Players began with a budget to establish their franchise, choosing from four vehicles—including a cheap "Compact" (VW Beetle) or the iconic Ecto-1—and purchasing essential gear like traps, vacuums, and "Image Intensifiers". Download Ghostbusters (1984)(Activision)[a]
: Reaching a location triggered a side-view sequence where two Ghostbusters had to lead ghosts over a trap while avoiding being "slimed". : Activision completed the initial programming in just
1. Development Under Duress: From "Car Wars" to "Ghostbusters" Download Ghostbusters (1984)(Activision)[a]
Rather than sticking to one genre, the game was a hybrid that mirrored the tactical and entrepreneurial spirit of the film.