Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

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  • Summary: Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is coming to a platform near you. As a Ghostbuster, join with other Ghostbusters to chase and trap ghosts in museums, prisons, hotels, and more, and capture the ghosts before they can fully haunt the areas. Or, as the Ghost, hide, sneak, surprise, scare, andGhostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is coming to a platform near you. As a Ghostbuster, join with other Ghostbusters to chase and trap ghosts in museums, prisons, hotels, and more, and capture the ghosts before they can fully haunt the areas. Or, as the Ghost, hide, sneak, surprise, scare, and of course, slime Ghostbusters and civilians until the everything has gone completely spooky. Use trickery, deception, and Ectoplasm to gain the upper hand and drive the Ghostbusters out.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 26
  3. Negative: 1 out of 26
  1. Digital Chumps
    Oct 14, 2022
    90
    Illfonic completely understands what it takes to fulfill every player’s wish of being a Ghostbuster in Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed. While some of the gameplay elements could be tweaked a bit better to provide a bit more of a responsive experience, I truly felt like a Ghostbuster the entire time. With awesome story beats placed throughout to keep the leveling-up experience worthwhile and exciting gameplay to keep every job feeling fun, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is the realization of the perfect Ghostbusters experience.
  2. Gaming Nexus
    Oct 18, 2022
    80
    It’s a shame I can’t see myself playing more Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed. It feels like developer IllFonic pulled out all the stops to make this a great asymmetrical title, including notable attention to detail with all the Ghostbusters callbacks. In single player, the enemy AI was fine, but the teammate AI was horrible, driving home the fact that I was playing alone. If I could convince four other humans to play with me, I could invest hours of time without blinking; it’s a shame this game requires five people to enjoy it properly.
  3. Finger Guns
    Oct 21, 2022
    80
    Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is a clear love letter to a much-beloved franchise, and it’s IllFonic’s most polished product to date. It’s a great multiplayer title that takes the core gameplay of Prop Hunt and spins it into something all of its own. While it’s unclear how the game will grow and evolve with time, what’s presented in the base package is a ton of fun to play, both as a Ghostbuster and a Ghost. That said, while bots are a nice inclusion, they’re not a substitute for real players.
  4. IGN Spain
    Oct 16, 2022
    70
    Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed offers a solvent, balanced and honest asymmetrical experience that bets on direct fun, delivering, in addition, a good adaptation of the franchise to which it goes. A modest title that knows how to grow from the simplicity of its approach, giving rise to what, for me, is the most solid proposal that Illfonic has signed so far.
  5. Game Rant
    Oct 20, 2022
    70
    Ghostbusters fans will no doubt appreciate the ability to create their own Ghostbuster, upgrade their kit, and hunt ghosts, but once the nostalgia wears off and the only thing that matters is winning, the game may start to show its flaws. Playing as the ghost, on the other hand, has its own inherent challenges of finding the balance between being outmatched and doing the steamrolling. Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed has all the right pieces when it comes to making a GB game that feels authentic – it's bringing those pieces together in the right way every time that can hurt its fun factor.
  6. Dexerto
    Oct 25, 2022
    65
    Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is a pleasant addition to the pantheon, but its impression on players might be woefully short-lived. It’s a meticulous representation of Ghostbusters lore but thin gameplay options hold it back from its full potential.
  7. Metro GameCentral
    Oct 28, 2022
    40
    Bustin’ will not make you feel good in this shallow and repetitive asymmetric multiplayer, that is one of the worst of the recent crop of 80s movie homages.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 2 out of 14
  1. BrianDouglas
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Busting makes me feel good! Haunting does too. :P
    So much customization and they do a really good job honoring the source material.
  2. Teraxxian
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Captures the feel of the Ghostbusters IP extremely well. It's fun to play as a ghost OR on a team of busters and communication betweenCaptures the feel of the Ghostbusters IP extremely well. It's fun to play as a ghost OR on a team of busters and communication between teammates really enhances the experience and tension! Character customization is well done and there's plenty of upgrade options for your equipment. Highly suggest picking this one up!… Expand
  4. Orb49
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Refreshing change of pace from heavy 100 hour games. Fun to play. Lots of attn to detail.
  5. Miles_Long
    Oct 19, 2022
    9
    Loved it! Near perfect videogame version of the a Ghostbusters experience. Long time ghostbusters fan and love the attention to detail. LotsLoved it! Near perfect videogame version of the a Ghostbusters experience. Long time ghostbusters fan and love the attention to detail. Lots of fanservice and nods to the movies and cartoon series. Way better experience when playing with friends and hunting each other. For the day 1 price, it's a great party game to play with some beers. Glad I got this, but now I want more.… Expand
  6. Sherlocks
    Oct 20, 2022
    9
    Ticks every box for a ghostbuster game, has the feel and experience you would expect doing the job. Bonus to include the actors from theTicks every box for a ghostbuster game, has the feel and experience you would expect doing the job. Bonus to include the actors from the movies. Reply nice graphics if only a little Fortnite looking .… Expand
  7. Complecionista
    Oct 27, 2022
    8
    Definelly a game that make you feel a Ghostbuster! The system 4x1 are perfect for the game, because in the essence Ghostbuster this is. TheDefinelly a game that make you feel a Ghostbuster! The system 4x1 are perfect for the game, because in the essence Ghostbuster this is. The control are good, graphic and sounds too. Just have a litle problem with bugs that need be fixed in new patches. Another anoying thing is sometimes you choose play with ghost and you play with ghostbuster and vice-versa.
    But is a great game, specially if you are a fan of the franchise.    … Expand
  8. Mike_Rotch
    Oct 31, 2022
    2
    Game has been broken since day 1. Developers state they fixed with patches. It’s exactly the same. EXACTLY. Game crashes. Contracts don’t saveGame has been broken since day 1. Developers state they fixed with patches. It’s exactly the same. EXACTLY. Game crashes. Contracts don’t save progress. Unlockables items are not available due to this. Response from developers is lazy. Lack of effort or sense of urgency when thousands of players have reported these issues. Waited a few weeks to give them a chance. It’s best to let another company give it a shot. Someone that actually cares.… Expand

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