Ghostbusters/Gameplay

The following information pertains primarily to the home computer versions of Ghostbusters, although various aspects of these details pertain to the console versions as well.

Starting a game
When you begin a new game, you will be asked to enter your name (last,first). After that, you will be asked whether or not you have an account. If you are beginning to play for the first time, then you do not have an account, and will be granted a starting loan of $10,000.

However, if you previously defeated Gozer, you would have been given an account number at the end of the game. If you recorded that number, you can affirm that you have an account, and you will be asked to enter the account number. Once you do, the amount of money that you amassed upon finishing a previous game will be made available to you to begin with.

Buying a car and equipment
Before the game begins, you are given an opportunity to spend your money to purchase an automobile and ghostbusting equipment. You will only have on opportunity to outfit your team, so make your purchases wisely. See the cars and equipment page for more information on your choices. You must press the number on the keyboard which corresponds to the car that you would like to buy. Once you do this, control of purchasing equipment transfers to the joystick.