Extreme Ghostbusters: Code Ecto-1

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Extreme Ghostbusters: Code Ecto-1 is a top-down action game where you play as Eduardo or Kylie, navigating 12 platform levels split across four regions to rescue kidnapped teammates. Gameplay shifts between running and jumping through environments, shooting ghosts with a proton gun, and racing against time in vehicle segments. Enemies can be defeated with direct fire or lured into containment fields, adding strategy to combat. The Game Boy Advance controls prioritize responsiveness, though tight level design occasionally punishes mistakes. The game stands out for its varied structure, blending platforming, shooting, and racing in a way that keeps pacing brisk. While not as polished as later entries in the franchise, its mix of exploration and combat mechanics feels distinct for early 2000s handheld action. A small but vocal group of retro gamers still praise its energetic approach to the Ghostbusters IP.