Ghostbusters: The Video Game

Ghostbusters: The Videogame is possibly one of the best adaptations ever done of a film to a videogame. Its secret is a very detailed ambience, but the best thing is that it not only plays with our nostalgia, it also has great playability. The absence of Rick Moranis is the only thing that prevents the game from being perfect, but if you love the films this is what you've always dreamed of.

Robust, charming and impeccably presented. Impossible not to enjoy. [July 2009, p.79]

My hat is off to Terminal Reality... they may have just created the best movie game of all time.

A love letter to the much loved movie and a pretty decent and often original shooter to boot. [July 2009, p.64]

A blisteringly energetic, entertaining experience. It might lack variety on a basic level but it’s still engagingly solid, if not out-and-out spectacular.

The gang’s all here—well, except for Louis. Terminal Reality might have created the only true Ghostbusters game, ever, but it’s about as good as we could have asked for (could have used more Murray, though). Who you gonna call? Atari for some DLC.

If you're a fan of the Ghostbusters franchise, you definitely need to play this game.

The story remains suitably compelling and entertaining throughout, but it's the intuitive controls and strength of the ghostbusting itself that'll keep you playing.

Too short, but packed with quality and imagination. [July 2009, p.60]

The gameplay is a little basic at first, however as you play, you have access to more items and weapons, only adding to your gaming experience.

I'd easily recommend that you go out and pick up this little gem of a licensed game and add it to your pile.

Ghostbusters: The Video Game looks, sounds and feels like Ghostbusters. And that's pretty much enough. Excellent entertainment for casual gamers. [June 2009]

Ghostbusters won't change the way you think about videogame design, but it will change the way you think about licensed games. The gameplay isn't brilliant, but this is a loving third installment to a cherished franchise, and we thoroughly enjoyed the journey.

Warts and all, you can't do much better than Ghostbusters if you're looking for a game that is above all else, just plain fun.

There are some flaws, including the lack of a local co-op mode, however there is just so much that was done right that you can't help but have a blast. It may not be everything you ever wanted out of a Ghostbusters game, but it's as close as you're going to get to perfection at this point.

As a Ghostbusters fan, this game came through by delivering an entertaining experience with plenty of laughs and just the right amount of action.

Ghostbusters is the perfect example of how to treat a cherished license right. The game plays great, looks great, and really captures the essence of what makes the series so beloved.

You don’t have to be a fan of the movies to really enjoy Ghostbusters: The Video Game but if you are you are in for a very pleasant surprise.

Ghostbusters is a really enjoyable game to play and fans won't be disappointed in this title. Well worth your cash.

Fans are going to love it, but for everyone else this is just a good shooter with a different setting. But come on - who isn't a fan of the Ghostbusters?

Ghostbusters: The Videogame is not one of those crappy tie-ins which try to sell a franchise without respecting its own identity. It is instead a true sequel to the original movies, flawed so weakly that the gameplay is unaffected. Ghostbusters are back and not just fans will love this awesome action-game.

Original cast, original creators and great story with fantastic feel make 10/10 experience. Game mechanics and stereotypes are no more than 6/10. Simple math makes it an eight point game. [June 2009]

There are some moments that cause the game to stumble, but you're getting a new tale in the Ghostbusters canon, fun gameplay, a whole bunch of stuff to destroy, and some cool ghosts to scan. I felt that the game's ending was a bit flat and the romantic interest was forced, but Ghostbusters is a hell of a ride.

Ghostbusters does honor the movie. An entertaining game, with a huge array of gameplay possibilities. Some technical issues (judgements), problems with the AI, and a steep learning curve are the main problems with a game that could have fared much better. Nevertheless, it is a game recommended to the fans of Ivan Reitman's film, and to those who love the comedy of the 80s. To be a ghostbuster is the ultimate experience.

The real meat of the game is getting to play through the Ghostbusters experience we've always dreamed about as kids - a story that could have easily been "Ghostbusters III." [July 2009, p.81]

It suffers from a few issues (sloppy lip-syncing, repetitive music, unbalanced difficulty), but Ghostbusters: The Video Game is a must play for fans as well as gamers in search of a new shooter.

Ghostbusters: The Video Game does not quite have the charm of the films, nor does it have the depth and technical prowess of either system’s AAA titles, but we’re all better off for its existence. When it’s on form the game is a thrilling blend of pretty visuals, great physics and challenging action and when it loses its way it still never tramples on your childhood memories, providing the voices, the music and the icons that’ll keep fans happily busting on to the very end.

Simultaneously a new Ghostbusters movie and an enjoyable videogame. Rough around the edges, but the superb scripting and unique humour make this a breath of fresh air.

Though I was ultimately somewhat disappointed by the flawed and fundamentally repetitive nature of my time as a green recruit, Ghostbusters' tight online component renewed my long-term enthusiasm for slam-dunking slimers.

Ghostbusters is a fun, accessible game, whether you're a fan of the films or not. It's also the best game based on a film franchise since The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay.

Younger gamers will find this fun and funny. Older gamers may just weep in appreciation. [Issue#180, p.82]

Strictly in terms of gameplay, this is probably a 7/10 - fun and polished if a little repetitive - but there's absolutely an extra level of enjoyment and quality here thanks to the smart and sensitive use of much-loved material. [July 2009, p.86]

Bar a few flaws and annoyances along the way, it's geeky, funny, genuinely spooky in places, packed with blistering, ghost-catching action and beautifully captures a unique charm and atmosphere that has bewitched audiences for 25 years. Simply put, it's The Ghostbusters.

The game, despite being a solid effort, ultimately falls shy of total satisfaction due to the brevity of the play experience (you'll complete it under 10 hours and earn earn just a few videos and a lot of concept art for your troubles). [Aug 2009, p.68]

There are some presentational issues that let it down, some of the weapons are a little underused, there are large chunks of inactivity and it’s relatively short at just over five hours, but that isn’t quite enough to stop this from being one of the best movie tie-ins in recent memory. They came, they saw, they kicked its ass!

It may be straightforward and linear, but it is still extremely satisfying and a lot of fun - and ultimately, fun is what makes or breaks a game. The story is a bit on the short side, lasting about 6-7 hours, but the multiplayer events are cool and there is downloadable content in the works as we speak.

Ghostbusters: The Video Game is absolutely a worthy third part in the Ghostbusters series. This game is definitely a must have for every Ghostbusters fan, but probably for every other gamer as well.

If you have any sort of enthusiasm for Ghostbusters: The Video Game then you can be sure that Terminal Reality have done nothing so wrong that you should be in the least discouraged from checking it out.

Ghostbusters is a good game, a bit far from the great 3rd person action titles in gameplay and, specially, in visuals, but it has two things which make it a unique game, the originality of its gameplay, and the atmosphere: the sensation of being starring a Ghostbusters movie, interacting with, learning of and following the path of a myth of the eighties.

The game is full of fun elements, sports an in-depth multiplayer component, and is loaded with fan-service. While I think this is a solid title for anyone interested action gaming and solid storytelling, it is certainly not a must-buy. Nevertheless, I thoroughly enjoyed the ride.

The difficult job of creating a game that feels truly authentic and lives up to the franchise's fame has been done successfully. Ghostbusters: The Video Game simply 'breathes' Ghostbusters, and players will get their kicks with some awesome 'ghost slinging' action throughout some diverse environments. The game doesn't really set any new standards for videogaming as a whole and could have been a bit longer for the lone players out there, but still, Ghostbusters: The Video Game definitely does what you expect of it and want it to do.

If this hadn't been a Ghostbusters game, then we would likely be praising it for its successes and sweeping its deficiencies under the rug. The fact of the matter, though, is that Ghostbusters: The Video Game is a hugely anticipated game and unfortunately, it ultimately let us down.

Ghostbusters is a nice fan-service tribute to the movies, and a great action videogame. The best thing about it is the fact that it provides the charm and fun of the films.

Ghostbusters is the game we’ve waited for, and given a little more time, this ambitious title would be an instant classic.

Original gameplay and a good variety of situations and environments maintain high the interest on the basis of a long life suitable for the genre.

Despite some drawbacks, this satisfying adventure is just what you'd want from a Ghostbusters game: it's funny and it's fun.

Captures the Ghostbusters spirit without taking too many gambles.

Ghostbusters: The Video Game, despite some gameplay issues, features a good variety of situations with a lot of strategy linked to different kinds of weapons and enemies that requires a special attack to be beaten. Also the multiplayer, featuring a lot of fun modes and an unexpected solidity, gives a boost to the game.