Ghostbusters Afterlife scARe

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In "Ghostbusters Afterlife: scARe," players step into the role of a powerful deity tasked with saving the world from a ghostly invasion. Wield divine powers to trap and eliminate specters, strategize using an array of ghostbusting equipment, and explore a rich and expansive world filled with secrets and surprises. With the fate of humanity in your hands, it's time to become a god and save the day!

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 356 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

monetization8 negative mentions

The game has great graphics and a fun concept that appeals to Ghostbusters fans.
The AR features are engaging and provide a unique gameplay experience.
Many players find the game enjoyable and appreciate the nostalgic connection to the Ghostbusters franchise.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and crashes, making it difficult to play.
Most episodes are locked behind a paywall, leading to frustration among players who want more content.
Compatibility issues with various devices prevent many users from even installing or playing the game.

monetization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a "soulless cash grab," with many players expressing frustration over the excessive ads that detract from the gameplay experience. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, the overall sentiment suggests a need for more character options and better ways to manage or eliminate ads.
- “This could have been an amazing promotion for the new movie and the franchise; however, it's nothing short of a soulless cash grab.”
- “This game is a cash grab.”
- “Ads make this unbearable to play.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
14%
Overall, the gameplay is highly praised for its quality and engaging experience, with users noting good development work and enjoyable, mildly scary fun. However, there is a desire for more updates, including new ghosts and gameplay elements, as the game has not seen new content since the last episode.
- “There are no gameplay issues, whatsoever - good development work, overall.”
- “Great look, great gameplay, and lots of (gently) scary fun!”
- “Incredible gameplay and upgrades”
- “I just wish they would update the game from time to time, adding new ghosts and different gameplay, but after the last episode, they never updated the game anymore.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game shows promise but suffers from stability issues, frequently freezing during mission loads and requiring restarts to resolve glitches. While some users note that these problems can be temporarily fixed, the overall experience remains marred by bugs.
- “Looks decent enough, but when I go to load the first mission, it loads to 96% then freezes and force closes.”
- “Has good potential, still a bit buggy.”
- “Has potential but too many glitches.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are consistently praised for their quality, with users highlighting them as "very good" and noting that the augmented reality features work effectively. Overall, the visual presentation is a strong point of the game.
- “The graphics are nice and the AR works pretty well so far.”
- “Very good graphics.”
- “Very good graphics.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users suggesting the addition of a dedicated story mode and free play options to enhance gameplay. However, technical issues such as freezing and black screens during the first mission have detracted from the overall experience.
- “The screen was black on the first mission.”
- “Looks decent enough, but when I go to load the first mission, it loads to 96% then freezes and force closes.”
- “Maybe change it with a story mode and a free play that detects any kind of ghost and you get to beat it.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users note that the replayability of episodes is disappointingly low, suggesting limited incentive to revisit the content.
- “However, the replayability of episodes is sadly low.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be slow and tedious, particularly due to the constant need to scan the environment, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “Having to keep scanning the environment for the AR is very slow, tedious, and kills any fun that otherwise might be had.”