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| August 3, 2009 Do you find that things are going bump in the night? If so, you know who to call. Now you can even join these paranormal fire fighters in their latest adventure, Ghostbusters: The Video Game. Picking up where the second film left off, you play as a new cadet for the team. Throughout the game, you'll be using experimental ghost fighting weapons. However, ultimately, you will help the Ghostbusters save New York City for the third time.
The story is as frantic and humor-filled as you would expect. Some of the dialog feels a little forced, but the game still remains its charm. Of course, saying more would spoil much of the experience.
The game plays like a third-person shooter. You'll have only four upgradable weapons by the time the credits roll. However, the act of capturing ghosts is still exciting all the way through. I especially love the slime because of the creative use of using it like a sticky rope to latch onto objects and even enemies. The capture beam is also nice, but just killing bosses and miniature enemies the old fashioned way feels more natural. If you have the PC version, (the version I'm reviewing) then you may find the combat harder to control with the mouse and keyboard. A much better method is to use an Xbox 360 controller.
Where the game really shines is in its atmosphere. The Ghostbusters movies aren't known for being outright scary, but this game is downright unsettling. From spider caves to cemeteries and even a giant castle, I almost cried for mum.
The audio in this game truly stands out because all of the characters are played by their original actors. The music is also ripped straight from the movie, including that catchy theme song. The graphics are also on par with other games of the current generation. I especially like the use of shadows and darkness.
If you love the movies, you'll love this game. Any competent gamer can finish it on the casual difficulty because the game is very forgiving. Despite long load times on the PC, you're sure to have a good old time. Just remember not to cross the streams.
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