Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed

74%
Game Brain Score Based on 99 reviews
  • gameplay
  • story
  • graphics
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Does the game truly live up to the fantasy of being a Ghostbuster or should you report it to the EPA?
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"Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed" is a shooter game that offers multiplayer and single-player options, allowing up to 2 players to play cooperatively. In this immersive experience set in the Ghostbusters universe, four players with proton packs hunt a Ghost in unique locations while the Ghost player haunts and evades capture. As players progress, they can unlock cosmetics and upgrades for both Ghostbusters and Ghosts. The game is easy to pick up and fun for all skill levels.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

74%
Audience ScoreBased on 99 reviews
story5 positive mentions
stability4 negative mentions
  • Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed offers a fun and immersive multiplayer experience that captures the essence of the Ghostbusters franchise, making it enjoyable for fans and newcomers alike.
  • The game features deep customization options and a variety of gameplay mechanics, allowing players to either hunt ghosts or play as one, which adds to the overall excitement.
  • It is family-friendly and accessible for players of all skill levels, making it a great choice for kids and casual gamers.
  • The game suffers from repetitive gameplay and a lack of content variety, which can lead to a dull experience over time, especially in single-player mode.
  • There are significant issues with AI performance, as the bots are often unhelpful, making solo play frustrating.
  • Many players have reported technical problems, including glitches and bugs that can hinder gameplay, particularly on the Nintendo Switch version.
  • gameplay18 mentions

    The gameplay in "Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed - Ecto Edition" offers a fun and intuitive experience, allowing players to enjoy both ghost and ghostbuster roles with a nostalgic flair. However, many reviews highlight issues such as repetitive gameplay, uninspired AI teammates, and a reliance on online connectivity, which can detract from the overall experience. While the game features solid mechanics and customization options, it struggles with a lack of variety and depth in its environments and narrative.

    • “As players progress, they will unlock cosmetics and upgrades for both ghostbusters and ghosts to evolve their gameplay experiences.”
    • “The mechanics of the game are intuitive after a few plays, and it’s fun to play as either a ghostbuster or ghost.”
    • “While not quite the best game in the franchise, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed - Ecto Edition douses its thoroughly serviceable online 4v1 gameplay in positively charged psychomagnotheric nostalgia slime.”
    • “Recently received this game as a gift, and I've been unable to progress past the (very early in game) ghost gameplay tutorial due to what I discovered is a long-known yet still unresolved game-ending glitch.”
    • “Gameplay is alright, I guess, but you need to always be online. This means not pressing the power button or you will be disconnected and have to go through the login and rather long loading screens. For a while, you will also need to skip two cutscenes and get another loading screen until you get a little established in the game.”
    • “Gameplay can become repetitive, the majority of beginning environments seem similar and have low light, and AI teammate bots are not as useful against a human-controlled ghost player.”
  • story13 mentions

    The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its nostalgic elements and engaging visuals, while others find it short, uninteresting, and lacking in depth. Many reviews highlight that the story mode feels secondary to the multiplayer experience, which is where players seem to derive more enjoyment. Overall, while the narrative captures the essence of the Ghostbusters franchise, it is often criticized for being shallow and not significantly impacting gameplay.

    • “The storyline is great.”
    • “Really captures the ‘feel’ of Ghostbusters, great story and use of original 'busters, awesome graphics and classic sound effects.”
    • “4v1 frantic fun! Lots of customization, great art design & direction, spot on sound effects, simple & enjoyable story, captures the feel of a 'real' Ghostbuster.”
    • “Although the story mode is a little shorter than I'd like, it's the multiplayer which I enjoy the most.”
    • “[gameplay is shallow and quickly becomes repetitive and stale, AI busters are very, very dumb, story that has little bearing on the overall core gameplay]”
    • “[repetitive environments and little variety in gameplay, bots are not intelligent allies or enemies, short story that feels unnecessary]”
  • graphics10 mentions

    The graphics in the game are generally praised for their cool and interactive design, effectively capturing the ghostly atmosphere and the essence of the Ghostbusters franchise. However, some players have reported occasional glitches, particularly on the Switch, which can disrupt the experience. Overall, the visuals are considered great, with attention to detail that enhances the gameplay despite minor technical issues.

    • “Great ghostly graphics!”
    • “It's a little spooky but just enough to be fun, and the graphics are really cool and very interactive.”
    • “My son loves this game and the graphics are great!”
    • “The single player AI is predictable, and I'm playing on the Switch. It tends to glitch a lot, causing the graphics to go bonkers until the next scene loads.”
    • “Graphics are fine but a little glitchy.”
    • “From small touches in the visuals to snippets of dialogue, the detail and care that has gone into recreating the Ghostbusters' world here made us forgive the occasional visual glitch.”
  • stability4 mentions

    The game exhibits notable stability issues, including frequent freezes and glitches that can hinder gameplay, particularly in multiplayer matches. While it caters well to Ghostbusters fans, the presence of jittery models and non-functional crossplay detracts from the overall experience.

    • “Game freezes and then you're unable to continue playing.”
    • “Some jittery models during cutscenes, occasional glitches made matches unwinnable.”
    • “Little buggy but offers everything a Ghostbusters fan would want.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Users express concerns about the replayability of previous Ghostbusters installations, indicating that they found them lacking in value for repeated playthroughs.

    • “I've always been a huge Ghostbusters fan, and my issue with the previous installations has been the lack of replay value.”
    • “The game feels like a one-and-done experience; there's nothing that makes me want to come back for more.”
    • “After completing the main story, I found little incentive to replay the game or explore different choices.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game is praised for its smooth performance and great visuals, ensuring a fully playable offline experience. Players find the ghostbusting mechanics enjoyable, contributing to an overall well-optimized gameplay experience.

    • “The game runs smoothly, providing a seamless experience with great visuals.”
    • “Ghostbusting is incredibly fun, and the optimization allows for fully playable offline sessions.”
    • “The new story is engaging, and the overall performance is impressive.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find that completing contracts in the game can feel somewhat grindy, suggesting that the tasks may require repetitive effort to achieve desired outcomes.

    • “The contracts are a little grindy.”
    • “Grinding feels repetitive and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall experience.”
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