Ghostbusters (NES)

This page details one or more prototype versions of Ghostbusters (NES).

This prototype is documented on Hidden Palace.

A sample cartridge of the game's Japanese version appeared on Yahoo! Japan Auctions in May 2014, and was acquired and dumped by Nintendo Player.

Copyright Screen#

Prototype	Final

An additional comma is present in "ACTIVISION INC." that was removed in the final release.

Game Over Screen#

Prototype	Final

Some different wording here:

• One less exclamation point on "BAD LUCK !!!"
• "CITY OF NEW YORK" is not properly centered.
• The third paragraph was completely rewritten to specifically mention Gozer.

Other Changes#

• The boss battle with Gozer is considerably more forgiving, allowing you to take 7 hits instead of 3 as it is in the final game.
• The ending is broken just like the final version. Game Genie code PAOKULAA will fix the ending in the prototype.
  • The ending text, once fixed, matches the final Japanese version, and is just as "Grate".
  • The credits scroll, once fixed, matches the final Japanese and US versions.
  • The scrolling "りり" glitch text does not appear in the broken ending, so the screen remains black the whole time.