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Review

Ghostbusters Review

Simplified Controls and Shortened Levels Make this Version Fall Short

by Ben Reeves on Sep 22, 2009 at 02:02 PM

The Wii version follows the same general story, but its wacky character models make this look like a wildly different title. The camera lock-on and Wii-exclusive split screen co-op are nice additions, but the simplified combat and truncated levels ultimately leave this game a little flat. The Wii provides a Ghostbusters experience, but it's not the Real Ghostbusters experience.

6.5

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Concept

It's Thanksgiving in New York, 1991. A ghostly plague brings the city to its knees. Who you gonna call?

Graphics

The wacky character models make this look like a wildly different title

Sound

The original four actors do a phenomenal job bringing these characters, and this world, back to life

Playability

Good camera lock-on, but simplified controls

Entertainment

Unfortunately, you won't be able to play as your favorite Ghostbuster during the single-player experience