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. GamingXP
    74
    If there’s something strange … then it is the fact that there is nearly no story in this game. But fans will still have a good time with the game due to the gameplay that simply entertains.
  2. GameZone
    70
    Line-quoting Ghostbusters aficionados should have no trouble overlooking the game’s occasional gameplay flaws to revel in the fun concepts and remarkable fan service Ghostbusters: The Video Game provides on the DS. Even when a tad flawed, bustin’ feels good.
  3. Gamervision
    68
    An above-average handheld movie tie-in. Half of the game plays well, and keeps you coming back for more with missions that don’t take too long, and offer a nice level of challenge. The other half, however, is a tremendous chore that seriously hurts the experience as a whole.
  5. IGN
    65
    The concepts, overall design, and multi-character system works great. It’s just a bit too rough all-around for this first Ghostbusters endeavor.
  6. Da Gameboyz
    65
    In the end though, the RPG-type elements outweigh this repetition and make it a fun play, especially if you are any sort of Ghostbusters fan or one who likes to game on the go.
  7. Worth Playing
    60
    Overall Ghostbusters in its DS incarnation is more of a collector's item than a lasting entertainment.
  8. ZTGD
    60
    The Ecto-1 segments are painful and the camera doesn't always behave the way you want, but blasting ghosts on the DS has never been this fun. I recommend checking it out if you are a die-hard fan of the series, but everyone else would be wise to rent first before taking the plunge.
  9. Nintendo Gamer
    58
    Contains both ghosts and busting, but neither is as fun as it should be, despite good intentions. A chore to play through. Boo. [Sept 2009, p.68]
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  10. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    52
    It's suffering from similar feelings of neglect. [Dec 2009, p.94]
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  11. GameSpot
    50
    Some busted mechanics and picky controls will make you think twice before bringing these Ghostbusters on the road.
  12. Pocket Gamer UK
    50
    Forget about calling Ghostbusters. Call a priest to exorcise this game of its broken controls, repetitive missions, and lame driving sequences.
  13. Multiplayer.it
    50
    Ghostbusters: The Videogame for Nintendo DS has a few neat ideas that have not been deployed nicely. The simplistic gameplay is anything but a flaw in this installment, but developers slipped on a few annoying design issues which prevent from enjoying what's good in the cartridge. This careless adventure of the four Ghostbusters is a flawed product recommended only to fans of the franchise and younger players.
  14. Everyeye.it
    50
    Ds version of Ghostbusters does not entertain like the home console versions.

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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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