Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime

 PC
Metascore
43

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 9 out of 12
  1. Cheat Code Central
    Mar 26, 2011
    56
    It's short and not much fun.
  2. PC Games (Russia)
    Apr 8, 2011
    55
    Even if you are a Ghostbusters fan, Sanctum of Slime is still difficult to recommend – it hardly contains any "fanservice" at all. [May 2011, p.81]
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  3. MEGamers
    Apr 4, 2011
    50
    While they may have had the intention to try the game from another approach, they managed to make a very sub-mediocre game, that would only serve to kill time, or let children play.
  5. GameStar
    May 28, 2011
    47
    Quotation forthcoming.
  6. SpazioGames
    Mar 30, 2011
    45
    It's not a good third person shooter, but what's more, it doesn't feel like a Ghostbusters title: the humour and all the brand's typical atmosphere is far, far away.
  7. Multiplayer.it
    Mar 28, 2011
    45
    The gameplay is not working as it should, technically. It's disappointing and the cooperative alone can not support the entire game. Ghostbusters SOS does not celebrate the franchise like it deserves.
  8. IGN
    Mar 23, 2011
    45
    For the most part, the game is just boring with lackluster gameplay and reused environments, and then it gets frustrating. Toss in issues I didn't even mention such as unresponsive weapons and repetitive music, and I know I wouldn't want to suit up for this one.
  9. PC Gamer
    Jun 18, 2011
    40
    Sanctum of Slime could've been partially redeemed with co-op, but since it's ridiculously limited to local-only(no online or even LAN), few will ever bother to play it on PC. [Aug 2011, p.76]
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  10. GameSpot
    Mar 30, 2011
    40
    Recycled environments, mediocre gameplay and the absence of online play cripple this disappointing top-down adventure.
  11. Gameblog.fr
    Mar 25, 2011
    40
    Ghostbuster Sanctum of Slime is a small action coop title based on a single gameplay idea (monsters of a specific color can only be harmed by the same color). But its production value is poor, its story and atmosphere are dull, its levels very repetitive, and human players are mandatory since the AI can't keep up after 3 hours into the game. That's a lot of shortcomings for a single game.
  12. PC Gamer UK
    May 22, 2011
    35
    Ghostbusting isn't a challenge. [June 2011, p.87]
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  13. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    May 22, 2011
    30
    Below-average piece which was apparently made only to earn some extra cash while the brand is still valuable. [Issue#203]
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Awards & Rankings

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#91 Most Shared PC Game of 2011

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User Score
4.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 19
  3. Negative: 12 out of 19
  1. CirialKilr
    Mar 23, 2011
    2
    Stay away from this one guys. I am a Ghostbusters freak, and loved the previous game, but this is just an awful mess. First, you can't playStay away from this one guys. I am a Ghostbusters freak, and loved the previous game, but this is just an awful mess. First, you can't play multiplayer online, you have to play local on the PC, getting 3 other people huddled around a computer is not the best playing environment. The game is the same all the way through, and it's not much of a challenge, getting boring quickly. At even a small price of $10 i expected way more. The Ghostbusters look terrible in the "comic cut scenes" and are almost unrecognizable. I wish I could get my money back on this one, at the very least I can say I own it, making my Ghostbuster game collection complete.… Full Review »
  2. genetix
    Mar 30, 2011
    1
    If you have any respect to the 'ghostbusters'-Franchise skip this clean up to any platform other than your cellphone.

    The most horrible    If you have any respect to the 'ghostbusters'-Franchise skip this clean up to any platform other than your cellphone.

    The most horrible ghostbusters experience EVER. Being fan of the movies and well even kind of the first 'The Video Game' was pretty decent for storyline (can't say same for the technical side). Giving 1 'star' since it didn't crash on start-up and uninstaller worked.    … Full Review »
  3. Someone2345
    Mar 25, 2011
    8
    Please note this review is based on first impressions, I have only played seventy-four minutes worth according to Steam. When I finish I willPlease note this review is based on first impressions, I have only played seventy-four minutes worth according to Steam. When I finish I will re-review. Okay, watch out people this is old school video arcade gaming. Yes there is button mashing, but you have to mash the correct buttons AND point the joysticks in the correct directions - I fear these skills might be lacking in the youth of today. A word of warning, for enjoyment this game needs to be played with a dual stick controller. Preferably four xbox controllers, all plugged into your PC/Xbox, which itself needs to be hooked to your big telly. The game plays as an interactive action comic book. They have managed to set the correct atmosphere for a Ghostbusters game; not easy considering that you and your three friends (or 3 AI characters if you have none) take on the role of a bunch of ghostbusting rookies. The original four legends do have their cameo appearances that aid the game's plot but so far I have only seen the guys in grey during the first comic book section (the introduction). The four new characters are likable enough, presumably these are suppose to be four wise cracking young New Yorkers who have just seemingly stumbled their way into Ghostbusting. In the first level the question is asked 'so how did you get into this gig?'. The answers returned are 'Supernatural studies', 'Quantum physics' and 'through a magazine advert'. The sound track is definitely suitably for the franchise; ominous crescendos, sinister shrieks and evil laughter keep you alert throughout the game (well, at least in the first few levels that I have played). The art assets appear to have been shamelessly taken straight from Ghostbusters: The video game - this is not a bad thing. It adds familiarly and continuity to a game that plays very different to its predecessor. If you like Ghostbuster, go play Ghostbusters:The Video Game first. Ah yes, the actual gameplay. Simplistic? Definitely... but in a good way. You are brought back to days when video games were played with joysticks and only had 2 'fire' buttons if you were lucky. These games were fun back then and can still be fun on emulators today. They are fun because they have been created with care and are simple yet challenging. All signs point to Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime following in this grand tradition. As I said, I am only an hour into the game... and my current hope is that the story will keep up the current quality and pace, the game won't suddenly lose the atmosphere it has managed to build, and that the difficulty level starts increasing exponentially. I want a challenge, and if a game that deserves the title Ghostbusters can deliver this, even better! My ideal scenario - I have to call up my mates and invite them round to help finish the game. We can order pizza, drink mountain dew and keep playing until our eyes bleed in an effort to beat the game. I can't say if this will be the case - but heck, this is passable as Ghostbusters and it only cost 6GBP.… Full Review »
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