Since the 1984 Ghostbusters game by Activision, there have been several attempts to cash in on the hugely successful Ghostbusters franchise with a video game but, like so many games based on films, these have left a lot to be desired. None have managed to replicate the look, feel, style and inherent character which made the films such huge hits. In fact, most have strayed so far from the original source material that very little resemblance can be seen. This is not something that "Ghostbusters: The Video Game" can be accused of. Ghostbusters creator Dan Aykroyd has described the game as "essentially the third movie" and it possesses all the ...  Read the complete review

Firstly I feel like I should probably note that I have never seen any of the Ghostbusters movies or comics thus this review is solely based on the merits of the game and not a love of a franchise. Having said that I had no previous knowledge of Ghostbusters this didn't leave me feeling alienated in the game. I was fully introduced to the characters, the primary base surroundings and I quickly gained an understanding of what 'Ghostbusters' were. This was all done through an opening movie type intro. It lasted for a few minutes and there are several more as you progress through the games 7 levels. There is only one playable character which is a new ...  Read the complete review

Ghostbusters: The video game Platforms: Windows, PS3, XBOX360, Wii, PS2, PSP and DS. Developed by: Terminal Reality (Windows, PS3 and XBOX360), Red Fly Studio (PS2, PSP and Wii) and Zen studios (DS) Published by: Atari (All platforms except PS3, PS2 and PSP in Europe), Sony computer entertainment (European PS3, PS" and PSP) Platform version reviewed: XBOX360. Strap on your Proton pack and get ready to live out your childhood dreams as you become one of "The Ghostbusters". The story takes place 2 years after Ghostbusters 2 the movie and team have taken on a new recruit, (you) who they have named ...  Read the complete review

I loved Ghostbusters when I was younger and it's extremely popular. I've played various Ghostbusters games on different consoles but this version on the XBox 360 for me is one of the best I've played. This is somewhat unusual as there are quite alot of times when video games don't live up to the movie itself. To be honest with you if you love this movie then you will love this game. The story in this game is set actually after the second movie and you play as a new novice Ghostbuster. You don't have a name yet as you're just starting out. It's not long before you find yourself totally caught up in the whole thing. The game starts off with a tutorial ...  Read the complete review

PLEASE NOTE: THIS REVIEW IS ALSO FEATURED ON CIAO, UNDER MY USERNAME "MONSOONBABY88." It is customary nowadays for most films to get accompanied by a game adaptation. Sadly, game adaptations of films rarely live up to the expectations the film had set. However, Ghostbusters changes this. Over twenty five years later, the popular Ghosbusters series finally earns themselves a decent game tie-in, in the form of a third-person shooter/platforming game. The game follows the newest recruit in the Ghostbusters team, a newbie who tests out the new equipment for the original four Ghostbusters during their ghost-catching work. The player will play ...  Read the complete review