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Cover art of Laser Ghost
Platform
Sega Master System
Genres
Action · Shooter · Light-Gun Shooter
Player Perspective
Side view
Developers
Sega Europe
Publishers
Sega Europe
Release date
December 19, 1991

Summary

Laser Ghost is a horror‑themed shoot‑'em‑up that shines when paired with Sega’s Light Phaser, though it also runs on the standard joypad. The arcade cabinet was a three‑player setup, each station equipped with a positional gun that featured a regular fire button and a limited‑use special‑weapon button, plus a mirrored red‑light reticule that projected the shot onto the screen. A unique on‑screen layout split the display into thirds, giving each player a personal damage zone and stats panel, while medical‑kit drops let you recover lost life. The game made a splash at the 1991 UK Amusement Trades Exhibition and even topped Japan’s arcade charts as the seventh‑most‑successful upright unit in early 1991. Its Master System counterpart, released only in Europe in 1991, kept the ghost‑hunting premise but was built from the ground up, earning praise for its fun factor despite noticeably lower graphics quality.

Storyline

Laser Ghost for the Sega Master System diverges sharply from the arcade original, offering a distinct home‑console experience. In this version players are tasked with protecting a young girl named Catherine, who is being held captive inside the haunted White Manor. Using either the standard joypad or the Light Phaser gun, you must eliminate the various hazards that confront Catherine as she attempts to flee the manor with her soul.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Game modes
Single