Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed

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  • Summary: Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is coming to a platform near you. As a Ghostbuster, join with other Ghostbusters to chase and trap ghosts in museums, prisons, hotels, and more, and capture the ghosts before they can fully haunt the areas. Or, as the Ghost, hide, sneak, surprise, scare, andGhostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is coming to a platform near you. As a Ghostbuster, join with other Ghostbusters to chase and trap ghosts in museums, prisons, hotels, and more, and capture the ghosts before they can fully haunt the areas. Or, as the Ghost, hide, sneak, surprise, scare, and of course, slime Ghostbusters and civilians until the everything has gone completely spooky. Use trickery, deception, and Ectoplasm to gain the upper hand and drive the Ghostbusters out.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Gaming Age
    Oct 28, 2022
    91
    Overall I found Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed to be a lot of fun, and certainly one of the better asymmetrical multiplayer games out there. It’s clear that Illfonic has started to eke out a nice niche for themselves with this type of game, and if you’ve enjoyed their previous efforts, you’ll likely have a lot of fun with this too. My only real complaint comes from the cosmetics, in that I’d like to see an even greater variety of clothing unlocks, and more outlandish options to boot considering the Ghostbusters comedic roots. Maybe we’ll get there through DLC, but the variations on the Ghostbuster jumpsuits and accessories feel a little plain out of the gate. Still, it’s a fun take on what a Ghostbuster video game can be, and the little nods to prior films, including the most recent one, will certainly appeal to franchise fans.
  2. Shacknews
    Oct 14, 2022
    90
    I’m amazed that it took 37 years to release an online multiplayer Ghostbusters experience where you can be your own Ghostbuster or play as a menacing specter against your friends. IllFonic has done a phenomenal job at creating a game that focuses on paranormal investigation and eliminations.
  3. GAMES.CH
    Oct 24, 2022
    80
    While Ilfonic who previously worked on “Predator: Hunting Grounds” and “Friday the 13th: The Game” excel at recreating the look and feel of the Ghostbusters movies, the gameplay remains relatively simple and shallow. This isn’t necessarily a title you’ll sink night after night into, but instead one to pick up now and again to play a couple of missions with friends. While it’s a bit light on the content side, the developers have a history of supporting their games long after launch with extensive updates.
  4. Gamers' Temple
    Oct 24, 2022
    75
    The game is overall a lot of fun to play. If you’re in the mood for an asymmetrical multiplayer game that you don’t have to take too seriously, then Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is a great choice. The game is best played as a party game with online friends or randoms. I do feel that this game might have some complications with staying relevant in the future however since there just isn’t much outside of the one mode of play and there isn’t enough extra content to unlock once you reach a certain level. In the short run however, this game is quite good. Be sure to give the game a try if you’re a Ghostbusters fan. I’m sure fans of the series will feel right at home the most!
  5. Movies Games and Tech
    Dec 12, 2022
    70
    Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is a fun FPS that can be enjoyed solo or with up to 4 others. Hunt ghosts as you level up and explore a range of levels. Alternatively, scare the living daylights out of everyone as you haunt each stage.
  6. Vandal
    Oct 19, 2022
    70
    Quotation forthcoming.
  7. GameSkinny
    Oct 25, 2022
    60
    Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed's love for the source material shines through, but its good ideas are hindered by a lack of content and repetitive gameplay.

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. 360NoScope
    Oct 26, 2022
    10
    This is the exact Ghostbusters game I was wishing and hoping for. I've played 100''s of matches now and have had a blast. I hope they continueThis is the exact Ghostbusters game I was wishing and hoping for. I've played 100''s of matches now and have had a blast. I hope they continue to support with more content so I can keep coming back every week to play.… Expand
  2. 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 partyEver 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.… Expand
  4. Gamm0n
    Oct 30, 2022
    9
    I love this.. its been a long time but like the recent movie good things come to those who wait I guess. Characters are great, Cameos, theI love this.. its been a long time but like the recent movie good things come to those who wait I guess. Characters are great, Cameos, the game is abot buggy at times but hopefully gets smoothed out. It's just good Ghostbisting fun.… Expand
  5. Ottalaus_saus
    Apr 21, 2023
    9
    Played it after DLC #2 (20th april 2023). The game is a lot of fun, and it's def worth a pick up. I really think with more content (most ofPlayed it after DLC #2 (20th april 2023). The game is a lot of fun, and it's def worth a pick up. I really think with more content (most of all maps, but also ghosts and equipment mods) and better balancing this could become a 10/10. Worth the 40$? You may get 10-20 hrs of fun before youre bored so perhaps. Pick it up on sale imo though, sales aren't hard to come by.… Expand
  6. RagamufinRoo
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    One of the most unbalanced games I've ever played. Ghosts win 95% of all games. Therefore, EVERYONE wants to play as ghosts. You will beOne of the most unbalanced games I've ever played. Ghosts win 95% of all games. Therefore, EVERYONE wants to play as ghosts. You will be forced to play as a Ghostbuster, you will play with boys. The game is garbage.… Expand

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