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GENERAL INFORMATION
GENRE/STYLE
Shooter/Third-Person 3D Shooter
RELEASE DATE
16/JUN/09
ESRB RATING
,
DEVELOPER
PUBLISHER
ALSO AVAILABLE ON
IBM PC Compatible, Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Nintendo DS, Wii, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable
TRAITS (member-attributed "LIKES")
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PLAYING AS #USES
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DESCRIPTION
Watch out for slime and avoid crossing the streams in this surprise continuation of Sony Pictures' Ghostbusters franchise. Written by stars Harold Ramis and Dan Ackroyd, who scripted both blockbuster films, Ghostbusters: The Video Game features a storyline set two years after the events depicted in Ghostbusters 2. Hailed by New York City residents as heroes, the Ghostbusters are hoping to turn their thriving business into a franchise, much to the chagrin of ex-EPA agent Walter Peck. After the Ghostbusters hire a new crewmember, the city is overwhelmed with a surge of paranormal activity. There's something even stranger in the neighborhood, and you're getting the call.
Since the game is all about hunting down and capturing ghosts, the perspective is set behind your character's shoulder to offer a clear view of the rooms and spectral anomalies ahead. The third-person viewpoint also displays the one of the most important tools you'll have in confronting the ghosts: the Proton Pack. You must monitor the Proton Pack's power consumption to avoid overheating the device, and the backpack's flashing display also indicates health and weapon charge. Your character will be in constant radio communication with other members of the Ghostbusters team, including Peter Venkman, Raymond Stantz, Egon Spengler, and Winston Zeddmore, each voiced by the movie's original actors.
Each 3D area features a number of ghosts to bag and tag using a mix of familiar devices (ghost traps, ecto goggles, and PKE meters) and new technology (goo-slinging slime guns and freezing electron beams). As in the film series, apparitions can attack, disappear through walls, and will struggle when faced with the proton beam's harnessing power. Using the second analog stick, players can slam wrangled ghosts into environmental objects to subdue them, while nearby computer-controlled teammates assist in the capture process. Money earned from trapping the ectoplasmic enemies enables the purchase of various equipment upgrades and enhancements. A variety of collectibles can also be found while exploring the haunted buildings, unlocking bonus content in the form of artwork, interviews, and more. ~ Scott Alan Marriott, All Game Guide
Past 14 days
“Very funny and fast paced, good game”
“Very funny and fast paced, good game”
created 04/NOV/2009
“I think you'll enjoy the game a lot more if you were a kid when the original movie was out. Which means you will now be a thirty something and probably not a hardcore gamer (anymore). Just finished the campaign mode and I must say I really quite...”
“I think you'll enjoy the game a lot more if you were a kid when the original movie was out. Which means you will now be a thirty something and probably not a hardcore gamer (anymore).
Just finished the campaign mode and I must say I really quite enjoyed it. Although quite linear this suits my play style as I tend to get overwhelmed by sandbox games and just don't know what to do or worry I'm spending too much time doing the wrong thing. With this game I KNEW i was progressing towards the end goal and having a hoot at the well scripted story line(Written by Ayckroyd and Ramis)
Overall an enjoyable romp through some childhood memories, certainly worthy of a rental if you're not convinced.”
created 01/NOV/2009
“I always liked the gostbusters. Though the game would be cool..Spent 60 bucks on it.Played it once.had alot of fun.After that it is worth less.”
“I always liked the gostbusters. Though the game would be cool..Spent 60 bucks on it.Played it once.had alot of fun.After that it is worth less.”
created 22/OCT/2009
“This game has some cute mechanics, and some funny writing, but it proved to not be enough to carry it. I played the campaign for about 40 minutes, then played a couple hours of online coop and I'm certain I've seen the entire game.”
“This game has some cute mechanics, and some funny writing, but it proved to not be enough to carry it. I played the campaign for about 40 minutes, then played a couple hours of online coop and I'm certain I've seen the entire game.”
created 12/OCT/2009
“An great game for anyone who is a fan of the ghostbusters. Being able to explore the firehouse and reenact major parts of the movies was truly awesome. The online play was a bit lacking, but I didn't expect much out of it. The campaign has a...”
“An great game for anyone who is a fan of the ghostbusters. Being able to explore the firehouse and reenact major parts of the movies was truly awesome. The online play was a bit lacking, but I didn't expect much out of it. The campaign has a great story and was extremely fun to go through as a fan of the ghostbusters. The ares of the game that were taken from the movie are very well detailed and did not disappoint.”
created 12/OCT/2009
“Alright, So this game is fun, but it gets boring after you beat it and you go back to do the achievements. I'd recommend not using your Proton too much to cause damage, otherwise you'll have a hard time getting an achievement like me”
“Alright, So this game is fun, but it gets boring after you beat it and you go back to do the achievements. I'd recommend not using your Proton too much to cause damage, otherwise you'll have a hard time getting an achievement like me”
created 09/OCT/2009
“i think this is one of, if not THE funnest level in the whole game.”
created 07/OCT/2009
“good work, Xavor. :)”
created 07/OCT/2009
“I ended up playing the Wii version, and my BF took over the Xbox 360 one. Why? Well, I couldn't get a handle on the controls. From what I can tell, they're pretty good if you're already fair at FPS, but I'm not. But I <3 Ghostbusters anyways.”
“I ended up playing the Wii version, and my BF took over the Xbox 360 one. Why? Well, I couldn't get a handle on the controls. From what I can tell, they're pretty good if you're already fair at FPS, but I'm not. But I <3 Ghostbusters anyways.”
created 25/SEP/2009
created 24/SEP/2009
created 24/SEP/2009
created 24/SEP/2009
created 24/SEP/2009
“Story, acting, and that the devs 'get it' make this one a keeper. There are some control issues to contend with at certain times (bad camera, most of the time) but overall a really well done bit of nostalgia. Music, voices, story, nods to the...”
“Story, acting, and that the devs 'get it' make this one a keeper. There are some control issues to contend with at certain times (bad camera, most of the time) but overall a really well done bit of nostalgia. Music, voices, story, nods to the movies, it's all in here. If you're a Ghostbusters fan, you owe it to yourself to pick this one up.”
created 24/SEP/2009
“My only complaint is that it was too short. If I had bought I'd have been pissed”
“My only complaint is that it was too short. If I had bought I'd have been pissed”
created 09/SEP/2009
149
The number of games with "Ninja" in the title.
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