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Ghostbusters: The Video Game Reviews
Detailed Reviews
9
When Someone Asks You If This Game Is Awesome, You Say YES! X360
06/23/2009
By DarkECOJak *Most Recommended*
9
Well we called... and we were answered! X360
06/24/2009
By Chaotic_Fusion
6
Zen Entertainment crosses the streams
06/24/2009
By Chaotic_Fusion
9
Don't Be Afraid Of No Ghost X360
04/14/2010
By VideoMaster
8
A so-so sequel to the films, but an excellent and immersive game nonetheless. PS3
06/19/2013
By Red_Lobstar
8
When it's all said and done Ghostbusters: The Video Game has it where it counts. X360
08/19/2009
By dr7flow
7
Nearly a perfect addition to the franchise, if not for all the glitches. X360
08/17/2009
By Unknown50862
7
Bustin' makes me feel good PC
07/01/2009
By StabbityMax
8
There's something weird, but it sure looks good X360
09/28/2009
By The_Manx
10
A truly awesome game! PS3
01/19/2010
By Herugrim
8
Consider this game the closest thing you'll ever get to a third movie... PS3
02/03/2010
By Bkstunt_31
7
The adaptation of a film that never was. PC
09/21/2015
By MTLH
8
A Sequel In Spirit X360
08/17/2009
By Archvelius
7
Alice, I'm going to ask you a couple of standard questions, okay? Have you or any of your family played this game yet? PSP
04/15/2010
By Knight1192
8
When There's Something Strange, In the Neighborhood... X360
07/06/2010
By BloodGod65
7
Back from the dead and sliming your console X360
07/20/2009
By kefka989
7
A simple but excellent game in the spirit of the films PC
02/08/2012
By Crono09
Full Reviews
9
It's true when they say 'busting makes you feel good. X360
07/06/2009
9
Aim for the flat top! X360
06/22/2009
By peppermintking
8
Cross the Streams! X360
01/19/2010
By DandyQuackShot
7
Not as bad as some have said...
06/22/2009
By thewolfmatt
7
A Solid Game and Respectable Reboot to a Franchise WII
07/10/2009
By Sharpiez
Quick Reviews
9
Who are you going to call? Your local video game store to buy this game that's who. X360
06/22/2009
By Melchiah
7
"He slimed me!" PS3
06/29/2009
By Falling_Down
9
As close to Ghostbusters III as were ever gonna get. X360
01/04/2010
By MisterMarioMan
8
We've waited 20 years and were not let down X360
08/03/2009
By nny138
8
Busting Makes You Feel Good X360
07/06/2009
By cruel_death
4
Bustin' makes me feel bored.
08/12/2009
By hackeynut
9
No job is too big, no fee is too big! WII
07/06/2009
By TruePensFan
6
Just any other Movie Based Game, just a little better X360
06/22/2009
By djdoubt03
8
Bustin' makes you feel good! PS3
06/16/2009
By MattFrey
9
20 Years of Waiting PS3
06/18/2009
By DanteSInferno84
8
Wow, This Game Isn't Atrocious X360
06/23/2009
By intrazone26
6
I think they clocked out early today. PS2
07/06/2009
By Nerdyboy3
9
I ain't fraid of no Ghosts. PS3
06/18/2009
By TheOriginalTony
5
Impossibly, impassibly difficult X360
10/11/2011
By chrispowell
7
Awesome, but perhaps inferior to Realistic Version WII
11/04/2013
By wymario
9
We Are Ready To Believe You!!! WII
07/08/2009
By BasqKing
Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered Reviews
Detailed Reviews
7
That's the bedroom, but nothing ever happened in there. PS4
10/11/2023
By MTincher
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GameSpot Review
Ghostbusters The Video Game Review: 8 / 10
Metacritic
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74
Based on 26 critics.
7.8
Based on 156 user reviews.
metacritic78
Ghostbusters: The Video Game largely accomplishes what it set out to do by telling a humorous tale and bringing fans back into the fold on the franchise's 25th anniversary.
83
There are some flaws, including the lack of a local co-op mode, however there is just so much that was done right that you can't help but have a blast. It may not be everything you ever wanted out of a Ghostbusters game, but it's as close as you're going to get to perfection at this point.
70
GameSpot
Despite some drawbacks, this satisfying adventure is just what you'd want from a Ghostbusters game: it's funny and it's fun.
76
I felt that the game's ending was a bit flat and the romantic interest was forced, but Ghostbusters was fun -- too bad you don't get the multiplayer action the home consoles do.
78
Based on 74 critics.
8.0
Based on 124 user reviews.
70
Edge Magazine
With a little more in the way of technical polish and a few more hours of playtime thrown in, this would have been one of the best film-based games of all time. [July 2009, p.90]
80
The real meat of the game is getting to play through the Ghostbusters experience we've always dreamed about as kids - a story that could have easily been "Ghostbusters III." [July 2009, p.81]
80
Playstation Official Magazine UK
Strictly in terms of gameplay, this is probably a 7/10 - fun and polished if a little repetitive - but there's absolutely an extra level of enjoyment and quality here thanks to the smart and sensitive use of much-loved material. [July 2009, p.86]
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.
79
Based on 53 critics.
8.5
Based on 154 user reviews.
80
The real meat of the game is getting to play through the Ghostbusters experience we've always dreamed about as kids - a story that could have easily been "Ghostbusters III." [July 2009, p.81]
80
There are some moments that cause the game to stumble, but you're getting a new tale in the Ghostbusters canon, fun gameplay, a whole bunch of stuff to destroy, and some cool ghosts to scan. I felt that the game's ending was a bit flat and the romantic interest was forced, but Ghostbusters is a hell of a ride.
70
As licensed games go, it's above average - but given that the film series it is based on was last seen at the cinemas over 20 years ago, it's a bit of disappointment that it still feels a bit rushed. It could have been (and based on pre-release media, seemed to be) so much better.
80
Ghostbusters combines a tried-and-true structure with a familiar but fresh license, filling that game with personality and panache - and that's what really raised our spirits. [July 2009, p.72]
76
Based on 29 critics.
8.3
Based on 35 user reviews.
74
On the whole, Ghostbusters is an impressive production most fans should eat up. We had a fun time with the game, though we were also left with serious reservations due to glitching that might cause less-experienced gamers to hang up their proton packs well before the journey ends.
65
The camera lock-on and Wii-exclusive split screen co-op are nice additions, but the simplified combat and truncated levels ultimately leave this game a little flat. [July 2009, p.81]
80
GameSpot
Ghostbusters is such riotous fun that you'll forgive its short length.
73
Overlook the odd glitch and this is a fitting tribute to a cherished movie franchise.
55
Based on 17 critics.
6.1
Based on 8 user reviews.
46
The cutscenes convey the Ghostbusters franchise as good as one could expect. They are filled with great graphics, great voiceovers, and movie-quality sound effects. The rest of the game has trouble living up to the cutscenes. In fact, the game has trouble living up to standards of a good DS game.
50
GameSpot
Some busted mechanics and picky controls will make you think twice before bringing these Ghostbusters on the road.
65
The concepts, overall design, and multi-character system works great. It’s just a bit too rough all-around for this first Ghostbusters endeavor.
52
Official Nintendo Magazine UK
It's suffering from similar feelings of neglect. [Dec 2009, p.94]
54
Based on 13 critics.
4.7
Based on 13 user reviews.
50
A mediocre port of a merely decent original entry, resulting in a functional but hardly enticing take on the series. PSP action fans are probably used to this second-class status by now, but this one's strictly for the franchise die-hards.
55
Play UK
Just a bit buggered. [Issue#188, p.82]
57
Ghostbusters is a really boring game, with just a little of fan service. Visuals hiccups, environment poor of details, and to repetitive gameplay. If you can choose, should go on next-gen versions, this porting is very bad.
60
Disappointing when compared to the PS3 version and even other PSP games. Could have bee a lot better.
64
Based on 9 critics.
8.3
Based on 11 user reviews.
74
On the whole, Ghostbusters is an impressive production most fans should eat up. We had a fun time with the game, though we were also left with serious reservations due to glitching that might cause less-experienced gamers to hang up their proton packs well before the journey ends.
70
While this might not be the absolute best version of the Ghostbusters video game, it’s still a heck of a lot of fun. PS2 owners with a taste for wrangling spooks, specters, and ghosts shouldn’t hesitate to pick this one up.
71
Being able to blast everything off the wall, listen to Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd, as well as exist in the firehouse is definitely cool; plus, the story is solid. Still, the graphics and framerate are disappointments, the load times are too long, and wrangling can boil down to being a chore.
70
Playstation Official Magazine UK
The decent script and original cast won't disappoint. [Sept 2009, p.106]
67
Based on 4 critics.
4.3
Based on 30 user reviews.
80
With a fresh coat of paint, higher resolution, and sharper textures, Ghostbusters: The Game Remastered brings the unofficial Ghostbusters 3 script to life for a whole new audience. While the multiplayer mode is still AWOL, Saber Interactive promises we’ll see that pop out of a ghost trap in the near future. In the meantime, there’s a fantastic swan song for the original Ghostbusters team.
60
Ghostbusters was a great tie-in back in 2009 but this remaster doesn’t really make for a vastly improved experience.
72
Ghostbusters The Video Game Remastered, unfortunately, still has the same problems of the original game. Cumbersome movement animations are not fun. This game still is the most authentic Ghostbusters experience.
70
Just like back then, I see the flaws in Ghostbusters: The Video Game, but as a fan of the two cult movies, I don't care about them at all. Yes, there are many far better third person shooters, but in what other game can I use a positron collider to stop ghosts from spraying slime all over people? The shooter gameplay is fun, despite the partly inaccurate controls, and feels exactly the way you want it to feel. Moreover, the game is teeming with allusions and quotes, which put a blissful grin on the faces of the fans of the movies. But the dry humour is also perfectly fits in other respects - no matter if Ray is just obsessed again or Egon philosophises about one of his strange hobbies. In addition, there is a great atmosphere, varied enemy design and of course some iconic locations from the movies. Of course my fan heart beats faster. So I'm all the happier that everything works technically flawlessly in handheld mode and that I can now catch a few ghosts on the go.
73
Based on 10 critics.
6.8
Based on 29 user reviews.
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.
75
Nintendo Force Magazine
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]
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.
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.
66
Based on 25 critics.
7.1
Based on 62 user reviews.
60
Fans of the original Ghostbusters: The Video Game will probably enjoy this, even if it’s just for a trip down memory lane and to see the cast again and visit some iconic locations. But due to its repetitive combat, insufferable artificial intelligence, and dull gameplay, I would advise first-time players to maybe pick up something else if you’re looking for an enjoyable and fulfilling third-person shooter.
75
It’s not as if the original game was all that stunning or anything, but there are plenty of moments here where Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered just looks blurry and kind of ugly. That’s not enough to make me not recommend it, though. In fact, I’m almost certainly going to go out and buy myself a copy of the game on the Switch, just so I can have it with me at home and on the go. Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered is likely only going to appeal to people who have some nostalgia for the movies — but if you have that nostalgia, it’s practically a must-play.
70
Any fan of the franchise will enjoy it for its authenticity, references, behind-the-scenes insights, and the opportunity to finally see what happens next as they accompany the original crew on another mad caper overflowing with ‘buster banter straight from the creators themselves.
70
As an officially licensed instalment in a beloved franchise, Ghostbusters: The Video Game is still a resounding success ten years on. But as a third-person shooter with physics-based ghost capturing, it’s a bit one-note. The atmosphere, design, and voice cast are perfect, but the combat peaks early and quickly become a bore. The main campaign is enjoyable enough that it’s worth enduring the repetition, though.
68
Based on 9 critics.
6.4
Based on 15 user reviews.
60
As remasters go, Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered does the bare minimum to keep a cult classic relevant while simultaneously presenting it to a new audience.
70
A fan service game that will bring you fun for hours.
80
Official Xbox Magazine UK
It’s the perfect fan service additionto the Ghostbusters canon, andregardless of the all-female reboot orupcoming Ghostbusters 2020, this stillstands up as that ‘third film’. The factthat it’s also a very good game franklymakes our toaster dance. [Issue#184, p.82]
80
Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered on Xbox One remains as fun and nostalgic as it did in 2009. With punchy combat, creepy exploration and a hilarious script that’s beautifully voice acted, it’s hard not to recommend this Halloween treat.
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