Ghostbusters Password Generator

After a considerable amount of reverse engineering, Lars The 18th finally managed to decode the complete password (banknumber) system from the MSX version of Ghostbusters. With this knowledge, Lars wrote an Online Ghostbusters Password Generator! Now you can generate your own account, just enter your name and the amount of money you would like to have and the generator gives you an account number. Generated Passwords can be used in the MSX and C64 versions of Ghostbusters. Need more help fighting the undead? Who you gonna call? Try this, a Ghostbusters FAQ/Walkthrough!

Relevant link: CINIC Systems

Comments (14)

By JohnHassink

Ambassador (5684)

01-09-2010, 06:27

From me, a big, Marshmallow Man-sized +1 for digging into the inner mechanics of a vintage classic. This kind of labour contributes to both true gamers and true game programmers alike.
PROTIP: give the Sega Master System version a run, either with PlaySoniq or through emulation.
A big improvement on both gameplay and graphics while maintaining the original feel.

By larsthe18th

Master (192)

02-09-2010, 15:32

@DemonSeed Thanks for your reaction
I have played the Sega Master System version online here ... Nice !

The password system of the ZX Spectrum version is a little bit different than the MSX/C64 Version,
some generated codes may work, but with the wrong amount of money ...

By MäSäXi

Paragon (1884)

03-09-2010, 07:28

There was some 1980s code number which gave you lots of money in MSX Ghostbusters, but I think your idea is better, as now YOU can set the limit for your own bank account. So, you could try it like it was real life. Make a bankaccount of realistic amount of money you could REALLY spend to start your own Ghostbusters firm.

By larsthe18th

Master (192)

18-01-2011, 23:15

In the C64 version there is a way (Bug?) to get over $999.900,-
Enter no name and account number 458 to get $1,000,000 ( not working in MSX version )

By larsthe18th

Master (192)

31-08-2012, 23:41

To celebrate the 2nd anniversary of the Ghostbusters Password Generator, here is a "Easter Egg"
Use the name SMITH,TREMMOR and you end up in debug mode ...

By Vampier

Prophet (2415)