Ghostbusters: The Video Game

 PlayStation 3
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 124 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 91 out of 124
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 124
  3. Negative: 9 out of 124
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  1. BaldwinsNutsack
    Jul 19, 2017
    7
    This was one of those games where nearly everything was created properly but then didn't realize it's own potential. The gameplay and graphics, even the characters and weapons were set for a much bigger game than I personally believe the developers considered feasible/could wrap their heads around. Instead we have a decent if not typical storyline (I'm not complaining) which forces yourThis was one of those games where nearly everything was created properly but then didn't realize it's own potential. The gameplay and graphics, even the characters and weapons were set for a much bigger game than I personally believe the developers considered feasible/could wrap their heads around. Instead we have a decent if not typical storyline (I'm not complaining) which forces your every move as you're guided along the linear path through segregated chapters... Now, that's something that works great with many games and wasn't all that bad here, either. The problem is that if this particular game wasn't so strict in it's limitations, loosened up a bit, didn't hold back so much with the systems it touched upon it could have been better. Enhance it by taking it a step further and adding RPG elements and it could have been incredible.

    To me, Ghostbusters is all about hunting ghosts. I mean, that's the whole point. Yet after the first few levels you're stuck with flying book swarms (only acceptable in Castlevania) and whatever random creatures better suit the level in a somewhat superficial way. There I was, mission after mission thinking 'where are all of the plain, old GHOSTS?'. It actually became a far less interesting game -- not to mention less fun -- when the enemies became more generic video game bad guys.

    Imagine this: you play as the newest recruit, you have definable stats including those that define a PERSONALITY for your character. Your various weapons can be further upgraded and tweaked. You respond to randomly generated calls throughout the city for currency all the while discovering clues and new leads for various quests that can take you to unique locations. Maybe even some sort of system where the public and authorities view you each affect gameplay/outcomes separately. I know that sounds like a totally different game, yet many of these ideas are already touched upon with the base game.

    Anyways, no use daydreaming. It's a shame the franchise hasn't progressively worked and gained momentum with its video games since this release.    … Expand
  2. SuperkenGaming
    Dec 15, 2016
    7
    Ghostbusters the Video Game
    Decent but dated.
    It’s so rare to find a licensed game actually worth playing through... and thankfully this is one of them. In Ghostbusters the video game you play as a nameless and voiceless recruit… Perfect opportunity to have a customizable character... but no... You’re just some generic dude that joins the ghostbusters squad. Your journey starts    Ghostbusters the Video Game
    Decent but dated.
    It’s so rare to find a licensed game actually worth playing through... and thankfully this is one of them.
    In Ghostbusters the video game you play as a nameless and voiceless recruit…
    Perfect opportunity to have a customizable character... but no... You’re just some generic dude that joins the ghostbusters squad.
    Your journey starts checking out a hotel and ends up in a chase to shut down this giant ghost portal by taking care of different points across Manhattan.
    This game is about 7 and a half hours long, and is varied and well-designed preventing repetitiveness to kick in…
    You’ll visit spooky libraries, different dimensions, and a graveyard just to name a few...
    But this game is from 2009 and it definitely shows with its grainy texture…
    It’s very hard on the eyes after being so used to the graphics and textures of modern day games 7 years later…
    The actual gameplay here is engaging enough to force your eyes to just deal with it…
    You have a proton pack and a scanner..
    As you progress through the story you’ll gain new abilities and modes for the proton pack which tie into level progression itself, like being able to make a slime tether to pull items, and you of course have attacks and ways to capture the ghosts you run into…
    To capture a ghost you have to weaken it, shoot out your capture stream and try to wiggle it into your ghost trap…
    There are also possessed creatures that you can just straight up kill and not have to capture.. which I found to be way more fun to deal with…
    The ghost capturing sections of the game for me were by far the worst…
    they take way too long to complete and bring the game to a crawl… they are spaced out more the deeper you get into the game, but are still an eye roll when they pop up…
    And with the scanner you can scan a ghost or enemy to learn its weakness so you know which mode to use... but it also rewards you with cash, as do the collectibles in the game, giving true incentive to capture stats and seek items out to upgrade your proton pack modes…
    And at the end of each spooky location is a pretty awesome boss battle.. all of which feel unique from each other, and the game does a great job of hyping them up with their story as your progress through the levels
    there wasn’t one I didn’t have fun trying to defeat or capture…
    most if not all being fan favorites as I’ve never really seen a ghostbusters movie.
    There is a game save bug here though so be cautious…
    I Turned my ps3 off right before the final 2 bosses and when I woke up in the morning the game wasn’t reading my save.. Thankfully it did after I reinstalled... but be warry of this glitch going in…
    And this games multiplayer is lost in time, it’s no longer works.
    Other than dated grainy textures, this is a really solid game worth checking out if you’re a ghostbusters fan.
    I give ghostbusters the video game
    a 7/10    … Expand
  3. Cmcolin
    Jan 23, 2013
    5
    When you first begin this game and hear the original actors reprising their onscreen roles, it is a joyous experience, and the early sequences of this game are some of the most fun I've had on the PS3. The problem is that while "Ghostbusters" is really exciting at first, the game quickly becomes repetitive and dull. Each level is simply less inspired than the previous one. I also foundWhen you first begin this game and hear the original actors reprising their onscreen roles, it is a joyous experience, and the early sequences of this game are some of the most fun I've had on the PS3. The problem is that while "Ghostbusters" is really exciting at first, the game quickly becomes repetitive and dull. Each level is simply less inspired than the previous one. I also found the graphics on the PS3 version to be a bit grainy and uninspired, though I understand there is a patch that improves this.

    In all, a must for hardcore fans of the "Ghostbusters" films, but merely worth a rental for the rest of us.    … Expand
  4. Bob
    Aug 22, 2009
    6
    Another case of a game being released before its finished. Full of bugs and glitches. The ghostbusters AI is dumb as a brick and will constantly get themselves killed, forcing you to play babysitter. Casual mode remedies this, however it makes the game devoid of any challenge. The load times are horrendous and the frame rate drops in almost every major fire-fight. The gameplay itself is Another case of a game being released before its finished. Full of bugs and glitches. The ghostbusters AI is dumb as a brick and will constantly get themselves killed, forcing you to play babysitter. Casual mode remedies this, however it makes the game devoid of any challenge. The load times are horrendous and the frame rate drops in almost every major fire-fight. The gameplay itself is great regardless and the story is a blast for those who grew up with the ghostbusters like myself. This game is definitely a fan service. The online mode is an excellent edition however several of the trophies are glitched, making the platinum impossible to obtain at this time. There are rumors that a patch is on it's way but it is inexcusable to release a game that's impossible to complete. Would have been rated much higher if the developers didn't rush this out the door in order to meet a deadline.… Expand
  5. Zilcell
    Apr 2, 2012
    6
    It is generally a pretty fun game with many flaws hidden in it. Figuring out how to save has been a problem. There is great voice acting and its cool visually. It will bring back some memories of Ghostbuster movies from years ago. They actually made good use of this game.
  6. AndyClimax
    Dec 9, 2014
    7
    As close to the third movie you're going to get. Extremely faithful with all the right sounds, visuals and voices. There are shortcomings with the gameplay but definitely worthwhile for fans of the films.
  7. Allan_M16
    Feb 10, 2016
    7
    This is a "must play" for fans of the Ghostbusters films as this game stays faithful to the movies and captures the nostalgia perfectly. It is very hard to not feel like you are an actual part of the Ghostbusters team as you are wrangling a Class II entity into an open trap below with your realistic proton stream. The atmosphere and overall story is engaging and it is the closest thing toThis is a "must play" for fans of the Ghostbusters films as this game stays faithful to the movies and captures the nostalgia perfectly. It is very hard to not feel like you are an actual part of the Ghostbusters team as you are wrangling a Class II entity into an open trap below with your realistic proton stream. The atmosphere and overall story is engaging and it is the closest thing to watching a Ghostbusters 3 movie as we will ever get. There are many flaws throughout the game, and the gameplay does get somewhat repetitive but overall it is an enjoyable experience.… Expand
  8. F3T1W
    Aug 20, 2021
    7
    High-quality and pleasant game, according to the canon, scary scenes are not uncommon, it costs a lot to drag into a box

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#29 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2009
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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 74 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 50 out of 74
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 74
  3. Negative: 0 out of 74
  1. RealGamer
    70
    There are some things I loved about the game and equally the same amount of things I found irritating. It’s hard to recommend to fans of third person shooters in general. But, fans of the movies and story driven games will definitely find the game more appealing.
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  2. ZTGD
    82
    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.
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  3. Worth Playing
    77
    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.
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