Beetlejuice

About

Beetlejuice is a side scrolling adventure where you play as the mischievous ghostbuster himself. Navigate levels that switch between side views and top down perspectives to scare the Deetz family and their guests. Stomp on cockroaches to earn points used for purchasing scare attacks like shadow darts and ghostly punches. Platforming sections alternate with strategy based combat against enemies and bosses. Each level requires mixing movement and resource management to progress. The game starts with levels inspired by the movie’s Maitland House but shifts to entirely new settings like sewers and the afterlife. Later stages introduce mythical creatures and environmental puzzles that feel distinct from the film. While the NES hardware limits visuals, the quirky humor and character interactions stand out. Players who enjoyed 90s licensed adventures might notice the game’s focus on score building and replayability through upgraded abilities.