Ghostbusters: The Video Game

by Atari

Product Features

• Save New York City from its latest paranormal plague
• Fight and capture wide range of uncanny phantasms and demons
• New story penned by original creators
• Features famous voices of original movie cast
• Equipped with a variety of unique weapons and gadgets

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000ZKBJXM
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches ; 12.3 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: June 16, 2009
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,853 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #19 in Video Games > Nintendo DS > Role-Playing
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: Nintendo DS | Edition: Standard

Amazon.com Product Description

Ghostbusters: The Video Game, based on the smash hit motion picture franchise and featuring a completely new story, is coming to six game systems in 2009. Coinciding with the 25th anniversary celebration of the film’s original theatrical release, the game reunites original cast members to recapture the unique blend of humour and fright that established Ghostbusters as a pop culture sensation. Remember, don't cross the streams. It could end all life as we know it!

Familiar locations from the movies View larger. Drive the Ecto-1 View larger. Who You Gonna Call? The Ghostbusters are back in an all-new story penned by the original creators! With Manhattan newly overrun by ghosts and other supernatural creatures, it's up to you to take on the role of a new recruit joining the original film cast of the famous Ghostbusters team. Equipped with a variety of unique weapons and gadgets, you will hunt, fight and capture a wide range of uncanny phantasms and demons in an all-new funny and frightening battle to save New York City from its latest paranormal plague. Key Game Features: Based on the classic Ghostbusters films and features the original cast Head out with unique weapons and gadgets Battle an incredible variety of supernatural foes Move through New York City and stop eerie enemies Become part of the famous paranormal ghostbusting team Cast from the Original Films Ghostbusters: The Video Game features the original film cast from the classic Ghostbusters films, including Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson. Aykroyd and Ramis also return to write the script and storyline for the game. Enter an exciting gameplay environment that authentically recreates the whimsical time period of the film and expands the lore and supernatural events that seemingly plague New York City.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have for Ghostbusters fans on the go, June 22, 2009

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Andrew Schroeder "Hurricane Andy" (New York) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Video Game)

As a longtime Ghostbusters fan I have to say I am extremely happy with the game (which I have for both DS and Wii) The DS version is great! It is not just a crappy port of the home console version. This is it's own game. In this version you're basically in charge of the Ghostbusters as if you were running the business. You have to bust ghosts to make money, which you then need to spend on R&D for ghostbusting equipment which helps you win during story missions. The game combines story missions with random missions (where you can decide to take them or not.) But if you decide not to take random missions, or choose to do something else instead, your reputation goes down and you get less calls, i.e. less money, and then you can't beat the story level because you couldn't afford to make new weapons. You have to earn "skills" unique to each Ghostbuster that will also help you advance in the story missions, this aspect also forces you to switch between Venkman, Spengler, Stantz, and Zeddemore. There is no "rookie" in this version, you control all four originals RPG style.
One thing I enjoy about both DS and Wii versions is that you have to solve problems yourself, there aren't a lot of hints lying around to make the game super easy for you (which is a problem I have with many "movie games"), and while the game isn't "hard" it's nice to have an adventure game that lets you use your brain instead of force feeding you hints every step of the way (I'm looking at you Star Wars: The Force Unleashed.)
Driving Ecto-1 is cool, and along with the upgrade system, and the business-like aspect of the game it reminds me of the old 1984 computer game version of Ghostbusters, but with modern graphics. The DS controls are executed very well, utilizing the stylus for your weapons, and the button controls for motion.
All in all I think this one's a keeper, after 20 years the GB franchise is finally giving something new to fans, and it doesn't disappoint!

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's Awsome that you catch alot of Ghosts, June 25, 2009

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educated consumer (Floral Park, NY United States) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Video Game)

I like this game! I just beat a giant marshmallow man and I already caught 194 ghosts. Although you might think its easy it's alot of fun catching a whole army of these things. There are also some cool enemies like giant scorpion snakes that come out of the ground. The game is easy and fun to play. I never got upset with it and never wanted to throw my nintendo against a wall. I've been playing it for about 2 days. You get to control all the ghostbusters and drive the ecto 1. If you get annoyed with the music theme song you can press select and that stops the music. I'm 11 years old and I recommend this game to other kids.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars 'Bustin on the DS, July 7, 2009

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N. Durham "Big Evil" (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Video Game)

The long awaited Ghostbusters video game proved well worth the wait on consoles, and naturally, it has found a place on the DS as well. Like its console counterparts, Ghostbusters on the DS features a dynamite script and plenty of other fan service to boot. Gameplay wise, things could be better. Segments of the game involve switching between the four various Ghostbusters, and there are driving moments as well. Sadly though, driving the Ecto 1 ends up being more of a pain than anything else thanks to the fact that things just get too sluggish here. Not to mention the variety of bugs and glitches don't really help matters either. Still, Ghostbusters on the DS looks good for a DS game, and the small offering of RPG elements here and there only add to the overall gameplay. All in all, if you own a DS and are a Ghostbusters fan, this game is worth checking out, but in the end, you're better off with the console versions of the game.

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