Ghostbusters: The Video Game

 DS
Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 17
  3. Negative: 4 out of 17
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  1. AceGamez
    48
    The DS version should be avoided by anyone wanting to experience a similar thing on the go; the changes made here are just too drastic, and poorly conceived to create anything of much merit. Stick with the PSP version if you must have the Busters with you at all times.
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  2. Cheat Code Central
    46
    The cutscenes convey the Ghostbusters franchise as good as one could expect. They are filled with great graphics, great voiceovers, and movie-quality sound effects. The rest of the game has trouble living up to the cutscenes. In fact, the game has trouble living up to standards of a good DS game.
  3. GameShark
    42
    In the end, is Ghostbusters the worst game I've ever played? No. It just pales so much in comparison to the other versions that it's not even worth picking up for anyone other than diehard fans of the series.
  5. NintendoWorldReport
    40
    The gameplay shows a few signs of quality in the story missions, but it falls apart in the horrendous driving sections and bland side missions. Ghostbusters die-hards who only have a DS should look into this game, but everyone else should steer clear.

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#56 Most Discussed DS Game of 2009
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#53 Most Shared DS Game of 2009

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User Score
6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
  1. JesúsM.MartínezG.
    Oct 13, 2009
    8
    I have read only regular an bad reviws of this game, yeah It has some flaws, bot the concept is quite good, the gameplay is not so easy, butI have read only regular an bad reviws of this game, yeah It has some flaws, bot the concept is quite good, the gameplay is not so easy, but intuitive, Ypu can ugrade certain habilities on the Characters, research new weapons and stuff, the cut scenes are OK. and the graphics are quite over the average on the DS; the names on the habilities of the characters, the music, even the lousy siren of the " Ecto-1" are just in the right place to make You feel inside the Ghos Busters Movie; the driving parts is not as good, I continue crashing with everithing, but still in time for the job, a game to pass those idle hours, to remember the 80's music or even to take a revenge to the ghost that used to haunt yor childhood's dreams.… Full Review »
  2. AnonymousMC
    Aug 28, 2009
    0
    Wow, this is possibly the worst game ever!

    Between the driving and the fact that you can't retry anything that you fail in attempting,    Wow, this is possibly the worst game ever!

    Between the driving and the fact that you can't retry anything that you fail in attempting, I'm not sure which bothers me more.

    This game needs serious work to reach the level of Journey to the Center of the Earth or Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings, which were only so-so games, much less the better games.

    A total waste of money!    … Full Review »
  3. Will
    Jun 23, 2009
    7
    I don't know what kk is talking about, but the option to switch between lefty and righty mode is in the options screen. I'm alsoI don't know what kk is talking about, but the option to switch between lefty and righty mode is in the options screen. I'm also suprised this game is getting slammed so hard in reviews, the combat is a little sketchy but the game has a lot of depth with an inventory system, upgrades to your equipment, character skills/stat growth, mission-based game play, and the ability to drive the ecto-1 around downtown hunting down ghosts. It also has some free roaming aspects to it, which makes the game a lot better than a 5 in my opinion. My only real gripes with the game are the camera and AI.… Full Review »
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