Talking Ghostbusters II

About

Talking Ghostbusters II is a single-player adventure game designed for handheld LCD screens. Players take on the role of a ghostbuster tasked with dismantling Vigo’s supernatural forces by battling his minions and ultimately defeating him. Gameplay revolves around navigating simple, static visuals while managing limited power resources during combat. Each encounter requires strategic timing to avoid losing all energy, adding tension to every clash with spectral enemies. The device’s built-in voice module delivers pre-recorded dialogue, giving it a gimmicky but distinctive charm for early 90s portable gaming. The game’s standout feature is its use of voice technology at a time when most handhelds relied on beeps and text. While the graphics are rudimentary by modern standards, the novelty of hearing spoken lines between actions made it memorable for its era. Developed by Micro Games of America and released in late 1990, it’s a niche title that appeals to collectors of retro electronics and Ghostbusters fans curious about how the franchise translated to budget-friendly hardware. Its simplicity and portability made it a quick distraction rather than a deep experience, but the talking aspect kept it fresh in a market of silent LCD games.

Storyline

Demolish Vigo, the King of the Ghosts. Gather members as you destroy Vigo's followers but be careful that you don't lose all your power during the fight.