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Ghostbusters: The Video Game

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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!

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.

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.

I gave the Wii version of the game 5 stars but sadly the portable version of GBs doesn't live up to its older brothers on the Wii (nor the 360 and PS3 for that matter).

The play is starkly different as you lead the Ghostbusters as a group of four as opposed to the console version's new recruit. The game tries to play itself off as more of an action RPG, but generally fails. You will be entertained when it starts, leading your team with the stylus through levels like the Sedgwick Hotel. Trapping ghost is simple enough as you spray them with your beam until they stop moving. Then with a press L and a tap of the stylus, your trap is released and the ghost is captured.

Where GBDS fails is in the ability to make this process entertaining in the long term. In the station, you can research new technologies as well as make new products. The problem is, for the most part, these items are superfluous. Early in the game your team will be able to easily overpower most Ghosts. The same is true of the leveling system which offers lots of option, but little real effect to the game.

Missions are divided into story missions and side missions. All missions start with you driving to one of the 6 or 7 locations in the lousy representation of New York put up for you. This appears to be here just to extend the game. The driving controls are awful and driving in the city is boring. You can catch roaming ghosts with a car top blaster, but usually the ghost isn't near your destination. Since you are under a time limit to get to each mission start, you generally will never fight the ghosts. You can also fight them in a free drive mode, but again, it is so painfully boring to drive, there is no incentive to do it.

Side missions are atrocious. Either you have to catch all ghost, close all portals, save a few people or collect artifacts. Same 4 missions, same 5 or so locations. Uggghhh. Making it worse is the fact that many of the capture all ghost missions will only involve one ghost. Spend two minutes driving, fight ghost for 8 seconds, back to firehouse. Yeeessshhhh.

Story missions fare better with more enemies and more complex locations. However, the game can get bogged down in some fairly obtuse puzzles and an annoying habit of making certain characters look at certain things. If the wires are broken, Winston has to look at it, if it is a book, it has to be Ray, if it is scientific, it is Egon etc etc. Boss battles are sadly not much different than fighting regular ghosts for the most part. One entertaining exception of destroying a T-day float stands out however.

The story is basically incomprehensible if you haven't played the console versions. With no voice acting, the experience loses quite a bit.

You will probably start out having fun with GBDS, but long before it is over, you will be bored to tears. Take a pass and get the console versions.

the game was OK for a DS game I have seen the full version on XBOX and PS3 and the DS is not even close...but for a DS game its fun I have a 4 year old that loves it and he playes it fine with alittle instruction first good game for the price

It's finally here, Ghostbusters The Video Game! I've waited over a year for this game and I could have waited anther year. The game is fun when you get use to the controls but it could have had some improvements. The pros and cons of this game have the cons winning, here are some flaws

First off, it's a DS system. There are no speaking parts like bigger systems have but some music from the original film can be heard sprinkled thru the game. Also, the actual Ghostbusters song can be heard when driving. The map is on top of the screen, rather then action on top and map on the bottom. I havent played it alot but i'm pretty sure you cannot switch them around. The driving of Ecto 1 is horrible and you can see some glitches when getting to a mission. Anther thing is they time you to a mission and the map is not well made, so it'll take a few times before you get where your going. Shooting a trap is easy but its getting the ghost to go in thats the tricky part. The last thing i'll say is the characters look somewhat like the Hollywood actors but Slimer looks nothing like the real deal. I've got to the mission of Stay Puft but have yet to see how he looks. The game on DS seems to take alot from the Sega system.

The pros of the game is the ghost do look cool. I hate using the stylus but shooting the proton packs is alot of fun. Other then that, i've got to play a little more. Right now, the game is fun but far from the best game i've played on DS.

Son wanted this game so bad. Looked at other stores and found it but on Amazon I got the best deal. Fast shipping and great prices who wouldn't shop Amazon first.

my son (and husband) love this game. they are huge fans of ghostbusters. it was a little difficult at first, but once they got going it has been ghostbustin time.

it's a pretty good game once you get the hang of it. Guess I should have read the manual first to determine the point of the game and what controls to use, so I could have explained it to my son better. But regardless my four year old son loves it.

this game is really fun iv wanted it since it first came out and i love playing this game their are some things that are hard to figure out like remembering where the buildings are that u need to go to and the mape that they put on the screen isn't very helpful but once u get to where u need to be its great