Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered

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73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. Pure Nintendo
    Oct 29, 2019
    80
    Although Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered does include a handful or two of ideas and ghosts from the first two movies, it does a great job of explaining things enough that someone unfamiliar with the franchise can pick it up and play.
  2. GameSpace
    Oct 23, 2019
    80
    If you are a Ghostbusters fanboy like myself then I highly suggest this game.
  3. Nintendo Life
    Oct 8, 2019
    80
    Enjoyment of Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered depends almost entirely on your affection for the movies – we love 'em, but if you don’t then knock at least one point off the score below (and perhaps take a long hard look in the mirror). For the rest of us, this is a wonderful form of time travel. It has no business calling itself a remaster and is best approached as a straight port of a ten-year-old game, but it’s a fine one. Mechanically-speaking, there's little you haven’t seen elsewhere, but it’s a good-looking, fun third-person romp dripping in slimy nostalgia, and the chance to spend time in the company of these old friends – some of them dearly departed – is too good to pass up if you've ever strapped on your school backpack and gone out to catch ghosts in the garden.
  5. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Apr 29, 2020
    75
    If you haven't played it and even remotely enjoy the prospect of ghostbusting, then it's absolutely worth a play! [Issue #43 – November/December 2019, p. 16SH]
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  6. Cultured Vultures
    Oct 11, 2019
    75
    Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered feels like the ultimate fan tribute to the series.
  7. NintendoWorldReport
    Oct 9, 2019
    75
    Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered has some good things going for it. A fun story, excellent voice work from the original cast, and a nice new shine to the visuals, all making the campaign feel solid. The removal of multiplayer and a lack of polish on the cutscenes make this feel a little rushed, though. If you are a fan of the brand, you will enjoy this game, but if you never really cared for the Ghostbusters, then this won’t change your mind.
  8. FNintendo
    Nov 7, 2019
    70
    Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered is a good recreation of the famous movie world, with plenty of fun moments between the original cast members and a good variety of enemies to catch. The game's value starts running out soon enough, though, with its short main game mode and graphics which have few advances compared to the original game.
  9. Vooks
    Oct 28, 2019
    70
    Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered might not do anything new for the Switch version, but fortunately there was already a good game there with a story that any Ghostbusters fan should experience at least once. We might not get the 4K, frankly, the visuals wouldn’t look much better for it, but Switch owners get to play it anywhere. So how could it not be the best version to revisit, or to experience for the first time. More than anything, check out this game if you’re having trouble waiting until next year for the reboot and sequel.
  10. TheSixthAxis
    Oct 11, 2019
    70
    Back in 2009, Ghostbusters: The Video Game was a solid shooter elevated by the involvement of the original Ghostbusting team, but a decade later it's a little tired. If you have any fondness for the franchise then it provides a wonderful hit of nostalgia, and it's still a genuine pleasure to see the whole Ghostbusting team back together, but those looking for great gameplay should probably look elsewhere.
  11. Gameblog.fr
    Oct 4, 2019
    60
    Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered is still a fun ride for fans of Ray, Egon, Peter and Winston. It's just too bad that no new features were added, that the game lost its multiplayer mode and, most of all, that it wasn't really remastered. Let's just hope that Saber Interactive will keep its promise and add a new multiplayer mode soon.

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6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 29
  3. Negative: 7 out of 29
  1. Writermj
    Dec 20, 2020
    8
    Ghostbusters was in my opinion was one of the best third-person shooters to come out on the Xbox 360, it was a fun and exciting game withGhostbusters was in my opinion was one of the best third-person shooters to come out on the Xbox 360, it was a fun and exciting game with pretty good voice acting and a true follow up to the Ghostbusters movies. And the Nintendo Switch version is a bit of a mixed bag. Although the textures have been sharpened and significantly improved compared to the Xbox 360 version, the overall graphics are pretty much identical, and oddly enough the same can't be said for the rest of the game.

    Although the gameplay mechanics function similar to that of the Xbox 360 version, some changes have been made. For one thing, the proton stream is now very difficult to aim and control, making it a bit annoying to capture ghosts as most of the time the game does not register where the proton stream is hitting. Now, this is somewhat improved after upgrading the pack which in this version feels mandatory were in older versions it was truly optional.

    Now it can't be said that Ghostbusters (the video game) does not have a well-written story. Being written by Ghostbusters creators Dan Aykroyd and the late Harold Ramis, the game in their own words is the Ghostbusters 3 they wanted to make and it definitely feels like that. The voice acting is well done and performed by the original cast offering a true and immersive Ghostbusters experience. Sady the game itself is quite short.

    The only other issue I found with the remastered version is that the AI felt dumb downed and completely useless at times, which is such a shame since in the original version the AI players were useful and grate at crowed control in more difficult settings. In the remastered version, most of the time the AI is just standing there doing little of anything and spends most of the time holding ghosts in the air rather than trapping them or truly fighting them.

    A weird note I would like to add is that after completing the game and choosing experienced for the difficulty setting, the game tutorial actually prompt and forced me to do the basics before moving on. This is odd seeing how this did not happen in my original casual playthrough. It does not take away from anything it's just an odd thing to have happened that did reveal that no matter what the capture stream (or L button) was completely random and rarely worked on command, most likely due to the game itself having difficulty registering your proton streams.

    Now although there are some issues with the new version and that it's not technically a true remaster, the core game is still enjoyable. True the game is a bit short and the gameplay in this version is a bit flawed, the game itself is still enjoyable that offers a fun and casual gaming experence to any ghostbuster fans and a good challenge to those looking for one. This game in my opinion is a must-have for any Switch owners regardless if they are a Ghostbuster fan.    … Full Review »
  2. thomasjohnwolfe
    Oct 6, 2019
    10
    Possibly the best voice acting in any video game.
    This is what its like when source material is respected and a game's story is done right.    Possibly the best voice acting in any video game.
    This is what its like when source material is respected and a game's story is done right.
    If you love the original Ghostbusters this is the best time to play this game if you haven't before. The script for this game is from the original writers and with the original cast. I always wanted a third movie and this is as close as we will ever get. The quality of the actors, writing and art-content is amazing.
    Its so much more enjoyable on modern hardware than when it was released (especially the Wii version, which had awful controls).
    Its so cool to immerse yourself in the world of Ghostbusters. Its fun just walking around and looking at the art.
    I personally put the game on casual because I just want to experience the story. The pacing of searching with PKE and then the action scenes is fun.
    My only gripe with this is that some of the story is almost sexually predatory, which feels weird by todays standards. But its a little dated. I get it. Also multi-player is removed. But seems like thats planned to be released later. Also, no customization of the main character is kind of a let-down, but I'm guessing it has to do with customizing pre-rendered scenes. I feel he doesn't really stand out in any way in character design and I often get him confused with Peter or Ray, which shows he's just poorly designed.
    The Nintendo Switch version is great on a big TV and in hand-held mode.
    In an age with crap re-makes and lack of creativity or respect to source materials, this is the opposite. I highly suggest buying this to cast a vote for games like this.
    Also Harold Ramis, rest in peace. He's great in this game!    … Full Review »
  3. Bleeding_Jester
    Nov 21, 2021
    9
    this is basically Ghostbusters 3 and its amazing it feels like Ghostbusters and its a love letter to the series if you've ever wanted to be athis is basically Ghostbusters 3 and its amazing it feels like Ghostbusters and its a love letter to the series if you've ever wanted to be a Ghostbuster you have to play this game… Full Review »
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