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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
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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
“Amazing game based on the films. Voice acted by some the actual actors, you get to play as the new kid battling familiar foes in NYC. The plot is a mesh from both films and was fairly entertaining. The game does get fairly frustrating if playing...”
“Amazing game based on the films. Voice acted by some the actual actors, you get to play as the new kid battling familiar foes in NYC. The plot is a mesh from both films and was fairly entertaining. The game does get fairly frustrating if playing online multiplayer. A good solid rental but I would only recommend purchasing if you a die-hard fan of the films since there is little to no re-playability. ”
created 13/MAR/2013
“Who ya gonna call? If you have any sense at all it'll be the Ghostbusters. It was a lot of fun getting to experience being one of the poltergeist bashing professionals. Pros: Great story voiced by the original Ghostbusters themselves. Cons:...”
“Who ya gonna call? If you have any sense at all it'll be the Ghostbusters. It was a lot of fun getting to experience being one of the poltergeist bashing professionals.
Pros: Great story voiced by the original Ghostbusters themselves.
Cons: The only downside? The game is a bit buggy and due to the bugs some achievements may not unlock. ”
created 26/AUG/2011
“it's Ghostbusters how can you go wrong hehe”
“it's Ghostbusters how can you go wrong hehe”
created 26/MAY/2011
“Got a lot more out of this game than I expected. With the combination of fun mechanics, unique weapon selections and voice work from the original actors, this game is simply a great time wrapped up in a medium-short length package. ”
“Got a lot more out of this game than I expected. With the combination of fun mechanics, unique weapon selections and voice work from the original actors, this game is simply a great time wrapped up in a medium-short length package.
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created 02/MAY/2011
“The game is short, but the game play is fantastic. If you are a fan of the movies and cartoon there will be plenty of goodies in here for you. I highly recommend it now that the price has dropped.”
“The game is short, but the game play is fantastic. If you are a fan of the movies and cartoon there will be plenty of goodies in here for you. I highly recommend it now that the price has dropped.”
created 15/APR/2010
“I have to say I really liked this game. It's not very known at all and is quite underrated if you ask me. The graphics were pretty good. I really liked how all of the original actors voiced their characters. The game is actually pretty darn...”
“I have to say I really liked this game. It's not very known at all and is quite underrated if you ask me. The graphics were pretty good. I really liked how all of the original actors voiced their characters. The game is actually pretty darn challenging as well. The online multiplayer is dead, in terms of players, but it's actually pretty good too.”
created 14/APR/2010
“A pretty long game, well thought out. Not so scary as I thought it would be, but if you like adventure-3rd player-shooter, this is the game for you.”
“A pretty long game, well thought out. Not so scary as I thought it would be, but if you like adventure-3rd player-shooter, this is the game for you.”
created 14/APR/2010
“The Chairman was cool. Got all the upgrades (is there any way you can't do this, I have tons of money left over) On Shandor Island.”
created 04/APR/2010
kainebiker was the last to comment - over 3 years ago...
“Finally some play time again. Fun game, completed through the library and beat The Collector. Beating the Marshmallow Man was fun. I remembered that I only managed to defeat the Marshmallow Man...”
created 29/MAR/2010
“Finally beat the game on Impossible mode”
created 25/MAR/2010
“Well after ages of waiting for the rental company to send Ghostbusters to me I finally recieved it. So the game loaded up, bringing back those memories running round with a plastic replica of a...”
created 11/MAR/2010
“Must. Get. Artifact and PKE Scan. Achievements...”
created 07/MAR/2010
“Finished the single player story play through. Liked it lots. One of the very few games where I feel motivated to easter egg hunt for the few artifacts that I missed. Overall I would say this...”
created 06/MAR/2010
“The fun continues. The haunted hippy pants are terrifying on many levels though.”
created 01/MAR/2010
“Fun game and cool nostalgia.”
created 22/FEB/2010
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