Platforms
- PCOct 04, 2019NAplayscore6.77 CriticsNA0 Players
- PlayStation 4Oct 04, 20197.6playscore6.722 Critics9.03.52K Players
- Xbox OneOct 04, 20197.4playscore6.813 Critics8.5379 Players
- Nintendo SwitchOct 04, 20197.5playscore7.314 Critics7.252 Players
37 critic reviews · 7 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
Ghostbusters The Video Game is nostalgia done right, and puts you right back in 1984. It isn’t a masterpiece of a game, and neither was the movie, but it reminds us again that it is ok for entertainment to just be entertaining. It is a game that deserves to be remastered and remembered. And 35 years later, it also serves to remind us that a remaster doesn’t always need to be Fall Out Boy and Missy Elliott. Sometimes, Ray Parker Jr. is exactly who you need to call.
Todd Eggleston · Nov 07, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewAlthough Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered does include a handful or two of ideas and ghosts from the first two movies, it does a great job of explaining things enough that someone unfamiliar with the franchise can pick it up and play.
Heath Shusterman-Zimmerman · Oct 28, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewOverall, I truly enjoyed the experience as for years I was pining for a Ghostbusters III release and though we at the time did not get a movie per se we did get one in the form of an outstanding game. I enjoyed all the tie-ins from the first two movies and helped drive the story. One can clearly see the influence of Harold Ramis and Dan Aykroyd. If you are a Ghostbusters fanboy like myself then I highly suggest this game.Note: A Nintendo Switch code was provided for the purpose of review.
Kris Brooks · Oct 23, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewOverall, Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered is still a good game. Even as someone who never played the original and has only a passing interest in the franchise I ended up mostly enjoying myself. Aside from the terrible AI and the two majorly broken segments of gameplay it literally feels like playing a Ghostbusters movie. If you're not obsessed with squeezing everything out of it I recommend playing on casual difficulty, since the AI is less of an issue in this case.
William Worrall · Oct 18, 2019 Reviewed on XB1Read full reviewGhostbusters: The Video Game Remastered is an experience from another era whose design has not aged well, whose visuals are years behind, and which only presents a good experience to diehard fans of the franchise.
Matt Bianucci · Oct 18, 2019 Reviewed on PS4Read full reviewGhostbusters: The Video Game Remastered advocates certain innocence that is lost in the today’s gaming climate. Too often games are about killing, killing and some more killing, told in gloomy, cheerless tones. If you like Ghostbusters, you will most definitely love the game. If not, you won’t, as simple as that. I had a blast conquering the paranormal evil that once again threatened the good people of New York.
Jukka Piira · Oct 18, 2019 Reviewed on PS4Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered is a double-edged sword. It does a lot of things right with the story and atmosphere, but the gameplay is mediocre to good, with many flaws around the companion AI, which often ruins the experience. Since the fun multiplayer component of the original release isn't included yet, this game is only for serious fans of the movie or the original game.
Andreas Salmen · Oct 17, 2019 Reviewed on PS4Read full reviewFor a budget priced remaster, it’s still a fun time, especially if you’re a fan of the Ghostbusters. The talent behind the game and story is decent enough even if the jokes aren’t as good as the original film. The gameplay loop can feel outdated, and the missing co-op mode stings, but the promise of it coming for free is still there. I still enjoyed my time with the game and people who have never experienced it, or haven’t seen it in a long time, will still find some enjoyment out of it, and you’re not breaking the bank while you do pick it up.
Drew Leachman · Oct 16, 2019 Reviewed on XB1Read full reviewIf you’re a massive Ghostbusters fan and you missed the original, then there certainly is something here for you. The fights are fun, and of course, the original cast is still hilarious, but throughout the entirety of the experience, you’re constantly reminded that you’re playing a game that’s a decade old. I wanted to like this so much more than I did, but at the very least, there is some significant potential groundwork here for the ultimate Ghostbusters game.
Rhett Waselenchuk · Oct 16, 2019 Reviewed on PS4Read full reviewThis marginally prettier and inconsistent remaster doesn’t really make for a profoundly different or improved experience over the 2009 original, and there was a lot of room for improvements that could’ve made it more enjoyable to play through and appreciate all of that fan service. Ghostbusters was a great tie-in back in 2009 but this remaster doesn’t really make for a vastly improved experience.
Luke Reilly · Oct 12, 2019 Reviewed on PC, PS4, XB1Read full review
Community Reviews
This is my second time reliving this game having played both the original on a PS3 and now the remastered version on Switch. My little brother got into the Ghostbusters franchise recently so this was a great way to spend some time together and have him experience the storyline. I always liked that it added lore from Shandor to link it to the previous films, had the player playing a new recruit and original voiceovers.
Reviewed on SwitchRepetitive and cliché
Reviewed on PS4This is a “cute” game. It’s pretty short at about 6 hours. It’s a fun game with plenty of action. It has the main characters/voices from the films. The writing & dialog however are awful! So corny. Can’t believe they got the actors to do this. Their sayings are very repetitive during ghost fights. Bosses can be challenging toward the end of the game. Only died maybe twice as the npc’s can revive you several times. Overall though it’s a fun game that still holds up pretty well with the graphics. It’s worth a shot on the Switch.
Reviewed on SwitchWho you're gonna call? Ghostbusters! It's original, pretty interesting, and a nice remake of the ghostbusters game, and I like it. It is short but it is almost like Luigi's Mansion!
Reviewed on SwitchGhostbusters The Video game isn't just a great game its like the 3:e ghostbuster movie. Honestly it feels like you are watching a movie while playing this funny game.
Reviewed on Switch
- Rated on PS4
- Rated on PC
About the game
The beloved and critically acclaimed Ghostbusters video game is back! Strap on your proton pack once again and join the Ghostbusters on the adventure with the voice and likeness of the original crew as you battle to save New York!