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Ghostbusters: The Video Game
- Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo DS, Windows, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DSi
- Price: $59.99
- Genre: Action/Adventure
Common Sense Media says
Paranormal adventure for movie's fans and action lovers.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this is an action game based on the Ghostbusters movie franchise. In the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC versions of the game, there is some mild profanity and a good bit of fantasy violence because you spend most of your time fighting the supernatural enemies.
What's it about?
One of the highest-grossing movie franchises from the 1980s is back -- and this time it's interactive. GHOSTBUSTERS: THE VIDEO GAME, from Atari, lets you join the famous ghost-hunting troupe to take on funny and frightening ghouls and other supernatural creatures. You will use an assortment of weapons and gadgets to hunt, fight, and capture baddies responsible for wreaking havoc in New York City. But you don't need to be a fan of the 1984 film as its intense combat, personality-driven storyline and multiple modes hold up on its own merit.
Is it any good?
Before you write off this video game as a cheap remix of the classic flick, consider that the original cast members -- including Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, and Ernie Hudson (and other celebs) -- have come together for the first time in 20 years to voice their parts. What's more, this all-new adventure was penned by Aykroyd and Ramis, and contains some ideas that never made it into the original films. As a newcomer to the Ghostbusters team, you'll don the proton pack and blast enemies into oblivion or wrangle them into the stasis trap, plus there are many other tools at your disposal including ones that let you scan and analyze potential threats using the PKE Meter and Ghost Light. There's even multiplayer modes that let you be one of the original Ghostbusters and take on challenging missions outside of the single-player campaign. Whether or not you're a fan of the flicks, Ghostbusters: The Video Game is a spirited adventure worth the price of admission.
Online interaction: While the online multiplayer mode can be fun, it is playable using open chat via a headset. There is always the possibility of hearing cussing when this option is activated.
Explore, discuss, enjoy
Families can talk about how Ghostbusters is a movie-based game done right and what other game developers can learn from the talented team at Terminal Reality (responsible for the "next-generation" versions of this game). How can some developers blow it so bad when others get it right?
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November 8, 2009
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Great game if you're not too young.
This game is a must have for any Ghostbusters fan... however I will address the one concern I have for kids and tweens. I think you should be at least 13 to play this because there are some scenes in the game that are just down right scary. I mean... it's not F.E.A.R scary or Deadspace scary but it's scary. For example you go to the hotel Sedgwick and have to get this ghost of a "Spider Witch". She had been a serial killer from the '20s who murdered men she brought up to her room. That kinda freaked me out as I have a fear of spiders... lol. And there is some frightening (if sometimes humorous) dialogue and scenes in that part.
Overall... if you're kid is 13 and likes Ghostbusters (and can say "I ain't 'fraid of no ghost" and mean it... it's for him/her.
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Kid, 12 years old
November 19, 2009
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This Game Is...Fairly Awesome, I Have To Say
Yeah, this game is flipping awesome. The language is a bit iffy, and really the only reason I put "iffy" instead of "on". The violence isn't too excessive, and only two or three sequences can be considered like, terrifying, though none scared me. I will admit to being slightly startled at some parts, but not too many. The controls are a bit hard to get used to (or maybe it's just me), but still, this game rocks my socks off! A+!
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Parent of 17 year old
July 30, 2009
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great 4 a ghostbusters fan!
Online is amazing! game is overall 9.5!
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Kid, 12 years old
August 2, 2009
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Awesome
It is a must for Ghostbusters fans. It has some good scares like the spider witch but it is really fun no blood at all and minor language.
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Kid, 11 years old
July 29, 2009
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GEAT FOR EVERYONE
LOOK!!!!!!!!!!! THE NINTENDO AND PLASTATION 2 GAMES ARE DIFFRENT FROM THE PLASTATION 3 AND XBOX 360 THE XBOX 360 AND PLASTATION 3 SHOULD BE 8+ THE WII AND ALL OF THE OTHER ONES ARE 2+ IF I WERE YOU I WOULD GO WITH THE XBOX 360 ONE!!!!!!!!
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Kid, 10 years old
November 9, 2009
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Sci-fi game perfect for 10 and up!
I love this game! It is my all-time favorite. I've rented it 17 times in a row once. This game ROCKS!!!!!!!!!
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Kid, 9 years old
July 10, 2010
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Awesome game!
I have the wii version.
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Kid, 11 years old
August 18, 2010
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It's pretty good. The last level is so dang hard!!! One level is pretty creepy, but I love the rest of the game.
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Kid, 12 years old
March 12, 2010
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Not that much cursing or violent but it is based on a movie. There is
killing ghosts but not any other violent's it is easy to play.
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Teen, 15 years old
May 15, 2010
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Awesome game, Depends on Who Plays It
I get easily scared, and scary in this game isn't a concern for me. But the game is kind of jumpy, what with ghosts and some infrequent surprise attacks. And some scenes (involving a woman who was a serial killer who drained her victims of blood) are very eerie and creepy. Anyway, I barely noticed cursing, until it was pointed out. The weapons aren't real, but they're still weapons, so that may raise slight concerns. But that aside, it's a great game with easy controls once you get used to them. And it's pretty fun. Take it from me, a die-hard Ghostbusters fan. <3
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| Platforms: | Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo DS, Windows, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DSi |
| Available online? | Available online |
| Genre: | Action/Adventure |
| Developer: | Atari |
| Release date: | June 16, 2009 |
| Price: | $59.99 |
| ESRB rating: | T for Comic Mischief, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language (Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360) |
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