Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed

 PlayStation 5
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 32
  3. Negative: 6 out of 32
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  1. Jt0429
    Oct 19, 2022
    6
    Good-
    Balanced gameplay that can be really fun with friends; plenty of varied maps.
    Bad- Some design frustrations such as lack of mini-maps; the blending of single-player story and multiplayer content ends up being a gimmick. Thoughts- In conclusion, Ghostbusters: Spirit Unleashed can make for some great chaotic fun with friends. The core gameplay loop is simple yet enjoyable, and    Good-
    Balanced gameplay that can be really fun with friends; plenty of varied maps.

    Bad-
    Some design frustrations such as lack of mini-maps; the blending of single-player story and multiplayer content ends up being a gimmick.

    Thoughts-
    In conclusion, Ghostbusters: Spirit Unleashed can make for some great chaotic fun with friends. The core gameplay loop is simple yet enjoyable, and Illfonic has made a game that’s pretty balanced on both ends. Mixing the single-player narrative with the PvP multiplayer is an interesting prospect, but it ends up being a gimmick more than anything else. Furthermore, some annoying design oversights such as the lack of mini-maps and additional game modes can make the game frustrating at times. All in all, it’s a decent experience that might be worth looking into for Ghostbusters fans, but it could have been a lot better had it spent more time in the oven.    … Expand
  2. bersi84
    Nov 19, 2022
    7
    Ghostbusters Unleashed feels like great potential but most of it is wasted because the haunts are too repetitive and the story is short and rather uninspired. I feel this game could be a lot fun as a single player story-driven game but in this version the story is a mere extended intro with dialog that is unnecessary complex while being uninteresting. All story dialogs together probablyGhostbusters Unleashed feels like great potential but most of it is wasted because the haunts are too repetitive and the story is short and rather uninspired. I feel this game could be a lot fun as a single player story-driven game but in this version the story is a mere extended intro with dialog that is unnecessary complex while being uninteresting. All story dialogs together probably fill a word page or two which is not even exagerrated.

    The multiplayer part which of course is the focus can be a lot of fun and the graphics look and work well. The mechanics are a bit wonky at times but do their job once you got into the game a litte bit. Haunting is fun but against a good team it is a hard job to prevail.

    After all I lost interest early in this game. Other genre-like contenders did a way better job offering more variety and overall a better content mix. The price tag on a sale is okay-ish. Bottom-line for me is that I wouldnt recommend the game. If you feel an itch to try it out - wait for a sale and enjoy the fun while it lasts. The game can be enjoyed solo but it feels rather boring. Even on a sale I regret my buy because I feel the game didnt give me much. It stays true to the original and I want to give it that credit. Bugs are still present in this game.    … Expand

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#80 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2022

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Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 26
  3. Negative: 1 out of 26
  1. KeenGamer
    Feb 22, 2023
    65
    Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed has its heart in the right place. It looks, feels, and sounds like Ghostbusters, and with some friends, you can relive the days of playing pretend Ghostbusters. However, it doesn't do much with its gameplay formula beyond the bare minimum. It's great in short bursts, but wears thin after several matches.
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  2. Video Chums
    Oct 29, 2022
    80
    Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed offers a fantastic online experience that lends itself exceptionally well to the comedy horror franchise.
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  3. Metro GameCentral
    Oct 28, 2022
    40
    Bustin’ will not make you feel good in this shallow and repetitive asymmetric multiplayer, that is one of the worst of the recent crop of 80s movie homages.
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