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Game dossier

Haunting Starring Polterguy

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A supernatural action game about haunting the greedy Sardini family

The briefing

About this game

Haunting Starring Polterguy is an action game with simulator elements in which players take on the role of Polterguy, a ghost seeking to scare the greedy Sardinis out of their homes.

Players can transform everyday household objects into scary, funny, or gross fright items, each producing a different effect. Five special spells—Zom-B-Ize, Supr-Scare, Boo-Doo, Ecto-Xtra, and Dog-Off—provide additional ways to frighten the family, but Polterguy must manage a limited supply of ectoplasm.

The game features a unique three-quarter view, over 400 fright items, gross special effects, blood-curdling sounds, and a dungeon with 12 different paths.

Game Details

  • Release date: April 1, 1993
  • Platforms: PlayStation Portable, Sega Genesis, and Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
  • Genres: Action, Simulator
  • Developer: Electronic Arts
  • Publisher: Electronic Arts