The Real Ghostbusters
Game Boy · 1993
About this game
The Real Ghostbusters , known as Garfield Labyrinth in Europe and Mickey Mouse IV: Mahou no Labyrinth in Japan, is a puzzle/platform game.
The story is very simple: Venkman (or Garfield and Odie or Mickey and Mini Mouse, depending on the version you play) walk over a bridge one day, a tile breaks loose and Venkman/Garfield/Mickey falls down a deep pit, which ends up in a bizarre labyrinth, which Venkman/Garfield/Mickey must escape.
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There's no other goal apart from that, the player just needs to find the exit in each level.
Apart from getting there, the exit must also be unlocked.
For the latter, the player must collect all gems in the level.
Each level contains various traps and enemies which need to be avoided.
The puzzles involve finding keys to lower bridges or open doors, make use of teleporters and especially: drilling away blocks.
Conveniently, the player finds a pneumatic hammer at the beginning of the game, which must be used to create paths to certain areas and items, without blocking the way forth or back.
There's also an inventory to store items like keys and bombs (used to kill enemies).
The protagonist has a health bar and can take several hits before losing a life, but there is also a time limit for each level.
The game features a password system, a password is given automatically after completing a level.
In spite of the differences in main character and a minor variation in the short intro cinematic all regional versions are identical.
The levels are copied from the Amiga game P.
Hammer and His Pneumatic Weapon , with some changes due to the limitations of the Game Boy.
About Game Boy
The original Game Boy (1989) proved that handheld gaming didn't need cutting-edge graphics to succeed — its monochrome screen and legendary battery life, combined with Tetris as a pack-in, made it a cultural phenomenon. Game Boy cartridges are famously durable, so this remains one of the more accessible retro platforms to collect, though translucent color variants and complete-in-box copies with the original brick-sized manual add real value for condition-focused collectors.
Gamevaro tracks The Real Ghostbusters for Game Boy with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €52.87 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €43.79 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €35.80 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €43.79 |
| 2026-07-08 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €393.22 |
| 2026-07-08 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €904.40 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for The Real Ghostbusters, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is The Real Ghostbusters worth?
The Real Ghostbusters for Game Boy is currently worth €52.87 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is The Real Ghostbusters rare?
The Real Ghostbusters has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for The Real Ghostbusters?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is The Real Ghostbusters worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of The Real Ghostbusters is currently worth €52.87 loose, versus €35.80 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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