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The Real Ghostbusters hits different when it boots instantly in your browser. Released in 2012 on the Arcade, this retro classic from FarSight Studios, Alliance Digital Media, Crave Entertainment, System 3 is ready the second you press start — no downloads, no setup.
The Pinball Arcade is a pinball video game developed by FarSight Studios. Williams and Bally tables are no longer available since June 30, 2018, as FarSight had lost the license to WMS properties, which has since passed to Zen Studios.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Insert Coin | V | Select |
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| Action | Keyboard | Arcade input |
|---|---|---|
| Move | · · · · | Joystick (8-way) |
| Button 1 | · | Button 1 |
| Button 2 | · | Button 2 |
| Start | · | Start |
| Insert Coin | · | Select |
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The Story Behind The Real Ghostbusters
Besides recreations of existing pinball machines, FarSight is also produced its own original design table. ROM emulation is used which includes call-outs, music, and animations from the original tables. FarSight Studios took part in the Steam Greenlight program to distribute The Pinball Arcade for Windows-based personal computers.
Although tables have to be purchased for each platform separately FarSight buyers of the Steam version are able to play their tables on OS X and Windows. The game is an enhanced version of The Pinball Arcade running in a cabinet. A Ghostbusters-themed table was released in late October 2014 as a stand-alone application for Android and iOS using the same layout as Haunted House.
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For Scared Stiff, it also grants the ability to turn off family mode with an uncensored voice-over. Funding of the Twilight Zone was successful. For some legal and licensing reasons, certain tables had to be modified.
On June 21, 2013, FarSight Studios issued a Kickstarter to digitize Terminator 2: Judgment Day. The $97,640 goal was reached on October 7, 2014, with $17,636 in excess funds being designated towards acquiring their next big-license table. A spin-off called Stern Pinball Arcade was released in June 2016 for Gear VR, PlayStation 4, PC, and other platforms.
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On May 7, 2018, the company confirmed it had lost its longstanding licenses for tables reproduced from Bally and Williams. When it was unveiled to the public, the game used the Wii U GamePad to display the HUD on its screen. In 2016, Den of Geek ranked The Pinball Arcade version of Star Trek: The Next Generation as one of the top four Star Trek games.
The game was finally released in early 2016 release, though it lacked any additional features such as the aforementioned HUD option. On December 25, 2015, FarSight Studios announced on Facebook that the next Kickstarter would be for Bally's Doctor Who. For licensing work on The Pinball Arcade, vice president of product development Bobby King, and CEO Jay Obernolte were named in 2012 on Game Developer Magazine's "Power 50" list.
The Real Ghostbusters — Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play The Real Ghostbusters online for free?
Absolutely. The full game loads in the player at the top of this page and runs right in your browser — no installs, no plugins, no waiting.
Do I need a controller to play The Real Ghostbusters?
No. Keyboard controls work out of the box (see the controls panel), and any USB or Bluetooth gamepad is detected automatically.
Who developed The Real Ghostbusters?
Development was handled by FarSight Studios, with FarSight Studios, Alliance Digital Media, Crave Entertainment, System 3 publishing the release.
Where can I buy the original The Real Ghostbusters?
See the "Other Places You Can Get This Game" section below the article for legitimate places to buy real-world versions.