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. Teraxxian
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Captures the feel of the Ghostbusters IP extremely well. It's fun to play as a ghost OR on a team of busters and communication between teammates really enhances the experience and tension! Character customization is well done and there's plenty of upgrade options for your equipment. Highly suggest picking this one up!
  2. Orb49
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Refreshing change of pace from heavy 100 hour games. Fun to play. Lots of attn to detail.
  3. BrianDouglas
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Busting makes me feel good! Haunting does too. :P
    So much customization and they do a really good job honoring the source material.
  4. Miles_Long
    Oct 19, 2022
    9
    Loved it! Near perfect videogame version of the a Ghostbusters experience. Long time ghostbusters fan and love the attention to detail. Lots of fanservice and nods to the movies and cartoon series. Way better experience when playing with friends and hunting each other. For the day 1 price, it's a great party game to play with some beers. Glad I got this, but now I want more.
  5. Sherlocks
    Oct 20, 2022
    9
    Ticks every box for a ghostbuster game, has the feel and experience you would expect doing the job. Bonus to include the actors from the movies. Reply nice graphics if only a little Fortnite looking .
  6. FrizBeeDawg
    Oct 21, 2022
    9
    Ever wanted to be a Ghostbuster? Hang out in the firehouse? Suit up and customize your character and gear? Play offline by yourself or party up with friends? If so, this is a must play and the price is right. Just watch others play on YouTube or Twitch if you have any doubt of how much fun this game is.
  7. JPA
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Just solid all around. I love that you can play as a ghost! My friends and I have clocked some serious hours on this game already!
  8. astroo22
    Oct 21, 2022
    9
    Great game that focuses on the multiplayer experience. It checks all the boxes and exceeds a number of expectations for a $40 game. Its fast paced and meant to be exciting especially as it gets into the last 90 seconds. The many ghosts and buster equipment options leaves tons of great ways to play the game as well as a different experience every time. My personal favorite so far has beenGreat game that focuses on the multiplayer experience. It checks all the boxes and exceeds a number of expectations for a $40 game. Its fast paced and meant to be exciting especially as it gets into the last 90 seconds. The many ghosts and buster equipment options leaves tons of great ways to play the game as well as a different experience every time. My personal favorite so far has been the RC-Car trap. Illfonic has once again delivered a great asymmetrical multiplayer experience that really captures the feeling of the ghostbuster franchise while also being creative enough to attract a new generation of fans.

    Pros:
    - Really feels like a ghostbuster experience
    - great multiplayer experience
    - Many different ways to play
    - Balanced gameplay
    - Lots of large maps
    - Many gear options that make a significant difference in every game

    cons:
    - Couple of bugs out the gate but nothing game breaking or unfair. These seem minor enough though that they will probably be fixed within a week or two.
    - Could use a better way to display gear effects on your different items.

    Conclusion:
    While not perfect this is probably the best rendition of a Ghostbusters game to date. Its very fun and even better with friends. For a $40 game this is definitely punching above its weight and is easily more polished and balanced than many of the train-wreck triple A games that have been released in the last few years. Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is an amazing addition to the Ghostbusters universe and deserves to be mentioned with some of the best games of 2022.    … Expand
  9. Complecionista
    Oct 27, 2022
    8
    Definelly a game that make you feel a Ghostbuster! The system 4x1 are perfect for the game, because in the essence Ghostbuster this is. The control are good, graphic and sounds too. Just have a litle problem with bugs that need be fixed in new patches. Another anoying thing is sometimes you choose play with ghost and you play with ghostbuster and vice-versa.
    But is a great game, specially    Definelly a game that make you feel a Ghostbuster! The system 4x1 are perfect for the game, because in the essence Ghostbuster this is. The control are good, graphic and sounds too. Just have a litle problem with bugs that need be fixed in new patches. Another anoying thing is sometimes you choose play with ghost and you play with ghostbuster and vice-versa.
    But is a great game, specially if you are a fan of the franchise.    … Expand
  10. Joe_VFX
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Ghost Busters SU is the Game Ghostbusters fans have waited for and deserve for multiplayer. The visuals are excellent with no frame loss experienced on my PS5 despite 4 busters and ghosts spewing out VFX, destruction and slime everywhere. Its mind blowing how intense this game gets as matchmaking does a good job at pairing up the group. Impressive visuals can go unnoticed because theGhost Busters SU is the Game Ghostbusters fans have waited for and deserve for multiplayer. The visuals are excellent with no frame loss experienced on my PS5 despite 4 busters and ghosts spewing out VFX, destruction and slime everywhere. Its mind blowing how intense this game gets as matchmaking does a good job at pairing up the group. Impressive visuals can go unnoticed because the gameplay is so extremely fast pace and addicting. Matches are not long, and honestly, I am done writing this review as I am hooked. You need to try and play this game, fan or not.… 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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