Ghostbusters: The Video Game

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Average Customer Rating:	4.0
Release Date:	2009-06-16
Brand:	Atari Inc.
Model:	27769
Format:	CD
Language:	Unknown: English;
Weight:	0.24 pounds
Dimensions:	5.46 inches x 7.55 inches x 0.6 inches [Width x Length x Height]

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All Games; Action; Kids & Family; List Price Warning Eligible; Sci-Fi Video Games; Video Games Trade-In; Action; Everyone; Action + Adventure; All product; Video Games

Product description

When Manhattan is once again overrun by ghosts and other supernatural creatures, players will take on the role of a new recruit joining the famous Ghostbusters team.

Ghostbusters: The Video Game, based on the smash hit motion picture franchise and featuring a completely new story, is coming to six game systems in 2009. Coinciding with the 25th anniversary celebration of the film’s original theatrical release, the game reunites original cast members to recapture the unique blend of humour and fright that established Ghostbusters as a pop culture sensation. Remember, don't cross the streams. It could end all life as we know it!

Familiar locations from the movies
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New Enemies!
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Multiplayer
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Who You Gonna Call?
The Ghostbusters are back in an all-new story penned by the original creators! With Manhattan newly overrun by ghosts and other supernatural creatures, it's up to you to take on the role of a new recruit joining the original film cast of the famous Ghostbusters team. Equipped with a variety of unique weapons and gadgets, you will hunt, fight and capture a wide range of uncanny phantasms and demons in an all-new funny and frightening battle to save New York City from its latest paranormal plague.

Key Game Features:

Based on the classic Ghostbusters films and features the original cast
Head out with unique weapons and gadgets
Battle an incredible variety of supernatural foes
Move through New York City and stop eerie enemies
Become part of the famous paranormal ghostbusting team

Cast from the Original Films
Ghostbusters: The Video Game features the original film cast from the classic Ghostbusters films, including Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson. Aykroyd and Ramis also return to write the script and storyline for the game. Enter an exciting gameplay environment that authentically recreates the whimsical time period of the film and expands the lore and supernatural events that seemingly plague New York City.

Features

An all-new storyline - same blend of humor and fright that made the movies a pop culture phenomenon. A continuation of the movie series, set 2 years after the events of Ghostbusters II.

Blast and wrangle ghosts with an arsenal of unique and upgradeable equipment. Throw out a trap, hook a struggling ghost, and slam it into submission for final capture.

Switch between 4 weapon sets to access 8 unique proton pack weapons ¿ different weapons are optimized for each enemy class.

Use gadgets like the PKE Meter and Ghost Light to scan and analyze targets. Spend the money you¿ve earned to upgrade the power and duration of each weapon.

Equipped with a variety of unique weapons and gadgets

Customer reviews

« The game Ghostheads have been waiting 25 years for! »

And I'd add, the third sequel that we've been waiting for as well!)

In a nutshell, this game has the "feel" of being a Ghostbuster as perfect as I imagine it could be, short of being able to own a real unlicensed nuclear accelerator and go hunting for ghosts yourself!

The controls are good, just takes some practice to become a pro ghost-wrangler.

The graphics and voice acting are excellent! As most anyone should know by now, the entire cast returns (sans Rick Moranis and Sigourney Weaver), and it shows that Dan and Harold had a hand in the script. Everything from the humor, to the techno-speak feels like authentic "Ghostbusters."

If you couldn't tell it, this is coming from a long-time fan of Ghostbusters. For someone totally unfamiliar with the franchise, I'd think there could still be an enjoyable experience to be had - "shooters" are a dime a dozen, but a game with the mechanics of a paranormal 'pest-trapping' agency is something pretty unique.

Rating: (5 out of 5) @ 2010-08-22

« Review »

This game didn't hold my interest. I tried playing for a few days but I got bored very quickly. I thought I would really enjoy this game but unfortunatly I didn't. I like to finish a game once I start but this game was so boring to me I had to stop. The only pro was the graphics. I would not recommend this unless you are under 10.

Rating: (2 out of 5) @ 2010-07-12

« Everything it should be!! »

All of the original voices, a chance to be a Ghostbuster.... what else do you need? The game is fun, nostalgic, and even a little creepy at times. My only complaint would be that it's too short. But you can play it at three different skill levels and there are the XBOX Live options to keep the fun going. I don't how enjoyable this game would be for someone who isn't a Ghostbusters fan because I've loved the series since I was little and I definitely think it played a part in my positive experience. I'm pretty sure any fan would get a kick out of this game and it's priced to sell!!! In short: Pack yourself up, get a grip, come equipped, grab your proton pack off your back and have fun!!

Rating: (4 out of 5) @ 2010-06-24

« Not impressed »

Meh. If you'd rather watch your videogames than play them, perhaps this game is for you. I suppose between the rambling cut scenes and "follow this guy here" segments there were some occasional fun areas, but for the most part, this game just really didn't hold my interest for long. It's just not that fun.

Rating: (2 out of 5) @ 2010-06-02

« No Sigourney Weaver...very disapointing »

The game has beautiful graphcis, and is fun, but controls feel a bit stiff, almost like Resident evil 5 and 4 controls(even tho those were great games). The feel is very limited.And gameplay can get boring.The biggest disapointment to me was that sigourney weaver was not in here, neither was Rick Moranis, and Bill Murry's character was a big womanizer and very sadly is not with Sigourney weaver's character. For this reason, the story was a big downfall to me and would not make a good sequal story-line. Could have been a better story, if it had been, I'd give this game a 4/5 star rating.

Rating: (2 out of 5) @ 2010-05-05

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