Ghost Squad Wii
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Nov 20, 2007
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Metascore
69 out of 100

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7.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

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  • Summary: The world in Ghost Squad is overrun with terrorism, affecting all corners of the globe. In an effort to combat the malicious plans of the terrorist groups, the U.N. created the Global Humanitarian-Operation and Special Tactics Squad aka "Ghost Squad." This team of elite soldiers is comprised of the best of the best" from both domestic and foreign military and special operations forces. Ghost Squad missions involve entering a situation with stealth, executing extreme prejudice upon terrorist subjects, and leaving a target area with no trace of their prior presence. The game features the use of the Wii Remote as a multi-purpose tool that allows players to easily control the targeting of on-screen enemies, defuse bombs, and rescue hostages. With a squad of three others, players traverse three different mission areas each comprised of multiple levels, unlocking 25 high-powered weapons as they progress. Within each level there are a series of selectable alternate routes that provide the gamer with increasing challenges as enemies attack from unexpected places. Weapon selection is varied across a wide array of weapon types ranging from machine guns, submachine guns, pistols, sniper rifles, shotguns, and even crossbows. Ghost Squad features an Arcade mode, a Multiplayer mode for up to four players, and more. [Sega]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 42
  3. Negative: 1 out of 42
  1. NTSC-uk
    90
    It has nigh-on perfect aiming, hilarious and fun levels, longevity through skill progression and variety not normally seen in an arcade game.
  2. Games Master UK
    84
    A really pleasant surprise. The Wii is fast becoming the home of unpretentious thrills. [Jan 2007, p.73]
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  3. Cheat Code Central
    74
    Ghost Squad is a culmination of hits and misses, forming a package that succeeds because of its quirky charm and traditional gameplay.
  4. Maxi Consolas (Portugal)
    45
    Sega had the obligation to work harder on this conversion, at least with new levels for the game, since the three maps aren’t event connected between them. Being as it is, Ghost Squad is a mere conversion, feeling incomplete in form and substance. [March 2008]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. Oxcart
    9
    A faithful console port of a good arcade game, Ghost Squad is an enjoyable way to spend some time either single player or multiplayer. Despite being a rail shooter, Ghost Squad breaks the typical mold in a few ways. First, there are several rails, and the game gives the player the choice. At key points in each mission, the player is able to choose which direction or strategy to take, and the choice does affect the game. With the Wii version, as you complete more playthroughs, you will unlock additional decision points and/or options for existing decision gates. The other way in which Ghost Squad differs from the usual rail shooter is the existence of multiple pseudo-minigames, such as disabling mines or disarming bombs. The variety of missions available keeps the game from getting boring, and the various training and competition modes available, combined with co-op multiplayer for the main game, mean that there are tons of fun to be had with friends. The only negative mark for the game is that the missions replay exactly -- enemies always appear in the same places and attack in the same patterns. With enough repetition, these patterns will be learned and reduce some of the fun of the game. Even considering that weakness, though, Ghost Squad is definitely worth the purchase, particularly as it is now generally bargain-bin material.… Expand
  2. TomG.
    8
    Splendid shoot 'em up action. The overly serious voiceover is a hoot. Multiplayer can't be beaten. High replay value. All in all, a very good game which has kept me entertained for a good ol' while now. When you factor in the low low price, it has got be a winner. Do it.… Expand
  3. [Anonymous]
    7
    great game when you play through a few times but then gets a bit repetitive. but its fun trying to beat your last score.
  4. HowardS.
    4
    Not a fan of this type of game, Just like playing TIME CRISIS in the arcades, is a bit more fun playing as a multiplayer but still didn't hold my interest much more than an hour.… Expand

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