Ghost Squad

 Wii
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Nov 20, 2007
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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 comprisedThe 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
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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. GotNext
    80
    It would have been improved immensely by true, accurate aiming, but even without it's always a good time blowing away terrorists and earning new weapons for the next play-through.
  3. IGN
    75
    For light gun fans Ghost Squad is a must play though, and at $30 it won’t break the bank to purchase this one. At the end of the day, Ghost Squad is simply a fun arcade experience, and certainly worth a look.
  4. Zentendo
    70
    A solid on-rails shooter, although somewhat archaic, it’s still very enjoyable. Mindlessly shooting terrorists without having to think it always a great option, with the only flaw being the price.
  5. GameShark
    67
    If you like shooting terrorists who look like they walked off the set of “The A Team”, and really who doesn’t, then Ghost Squad will provide plenty of enjoyable, mindless fun.
  6. Edge Magazine
    60
    While many players will tire of the gamelong before its last secrets are handed out, its simplicity makes it a strangely compelling experience. [Jan 2008, p.87]
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  7. 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 17
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. SirXyonder777
    Jun 29, 2022
    9
    This is an amazing port of the arcade classic. The port is pretty much arcade perfect, and it even adds new weapons and a party mode, whichThis is an amazing port of the arcade classic. The port is pretty much arcade perfect, and it even adds new weapons and a party mode, which lets you either play as ninjas or use squirt guns against bikini babes! There are new costumes as well, so you can kill terrorists while dressed as a panda if you wanted to. Given how cheap this game and fun this game is nowadays, you should definitely pick it up, especially if you loved the classic rail shooters like Virtua Cop and The House of the Dead… Expand
  2. MarkA.
    Jan 1, 2008
    9
    Wow this is $30 well spent... Truly brings me back to the Arcade days... Navigation is impossible to confuse since Arcade mode does most of Wow this is $30 well spent... Truly brings me back to the Arcade days... Navigation is impossible to confuse since Arcade mode does most of the foot work for you.. however for people like me who sometimes get a little frustrated by todays full range of motion; this is a welcome attribute .. Bottom line this is a great game for those of us reaching the mid 30's... You will feel like you are back at Fast Eddies Arcade!!… Expand
  4. JohnS.
    Jun 2, 2008
    9
    A good on the rails shooter - it will play through once for an afternoons fun but the unlockable extras will keep you coming back. Even A good on the rails shooter - it will play through once for an afternoons fun but the unlockable extras will keep you coming back. Even better was the 2player mode. Can't wait to see what happens with 4.… Expand
  5. SimonG.
    Nov 30, 2007
    8
    I bought Ghost Squad and Umbrella Chronicles the same week. While both of them are on-rail shooters, they are completely different and to me, I bought Ghost Squad and Umbrella Chronicles the same week. While both of them are on-rail shooters, they are completely different and to me, equally good in their own ways. Resident Evil has more dept, with a real plot and is way harder. Its pacing is slow and there aren… Expand
  6. RickB.
    Jan 25, 2008
    8
    Graphics are not great, but a lot of fun! The wii zapper works well with this game. Could use a few more levels. Would recommend picking this one up.
  7. JosephE.
    Dec 2, 2007
    8
    I wish I could give 2 ratings. If you think 30$ is a good deal for a game you'll play for 2 hours, than this game is an 8. If you think I wish I could give 2 ratings. If you think 30$ is a good deal for a game you'll play for 2 hours, than this game is an 8. If you think that you should get more than 2 hours out of a 30$ game then this game should be rated a 5. You can see by my rating that I think 30$ was well spent on a 2 hour game. I thoroughly enjoyed those 2 hours - I didn't simply force myself to continue so that I felt I received my 30$ worth.… Expand
  8. HowardS.
    Feb 1, 2008
    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 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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#38 Best Wii Game of 2007
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#36 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2007
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#65 Most Shared Wii Game of 2007