The Official GHOSTBUSTERS Thread

[TheCorpulent1]

I'm sure I couldn't wait if I were you. All those days between Tuesday and Saturday... there's just so many.

 

[블라스]

I know, it's a lot but hey...
I'm working through inFamous anyway, so I'll be fine, I guess

 

[ProjectPat2280]

Yup!
Only 16 bucks too.
Totally worth it.
I might wait to play the game until Saturday night, to go at it "chronologically"

Oh no man, there is no way i could wait until next Saturday night to play this game. I plan on watching Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II on Monday to help bypass that day. This has been the longest wait ever for a game, ever.

 

[블라스]

Well, thanks for the support!

 

[Darthkush]

Here's my dilemma. I only havae a PS2 and Have no way of getting a 360 or ps3 for at least a couple more years...but I want to play this game. Am I gonna have any fun at all playing the ps2 version? I can't even find any details on it anywhere.

 

[ProjectPat2280]

Here's my dilemma. I only havae a PS2 and Have no way of getting a 360 or ps3 for at least a couple more years...but I want to play this game. Am I gonna have any fun at all playing the ps2 version? I can't even find any details on it anywhere.

This is what GameInformer had to say about the PS2/Wii version:

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 the 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 its not the REAL Ghostbusters experience.

They gave the Wii/PS2 version a 6.5 while giving the 360/PS3 version an 8

IMO, tho, playing a "fake" Ghostbusters experience is better than playing no Ghostbusters experience.

 

[Nivek]

Any of your stores doing a midnight release? I dont think the one here is doing one, bummer.

yeah, the local Gamestop. Already requested a half day the next day at work, just so I can get some gameplay in.

 

[ProjectPat2280]

yeah, the local Gamestop. Already requested a half day the next day at work, just so I can get some gameplay in.

Haha awesome man. I dont have a job at the moment, but if i did, id be using all of my sick days for this games release.


On a side note, I stated earlier in this thread that I'm gonna try and host a SuperHeroHype Xbox Live match either Wednesday night or Thursday night, it looks like I'm leaning towards Thursday tho. Ill make sure to make a post the day before and the day of, so that anyone who is interested will know what time the match will be.

 

[Darthkush]

This is what GameInformer had to say about the PS2/Wii version:



They gave the Wii/PS2 version a 6.5 while giving the 360/PS3 version an 8

IMO, tho, playing a "fake" Ghostbusters experience is better than playing no Ghostbusters experience.

So basically it's a lot like the other one with not as good graphics. In fact is it fair to say that if this game didn't exist for ps3 and 360, it'd be "awesome" ...for a ps2 game?

 

[ProjectPat2280]

So basically it's a lot like the other one with not as good graphics. In fact is it fair to say that if this game didn't exist for ps3 and 360, it'd be "awesome" ...for a ps2 game?

You might be able to say that. The mechanics arent as good as the 360 and PS3 but it still follows the same basic story.

 

[ProjectPat2280]

Here is the IGN AU review summary. Another solid 8.4

As stated in the intro, Ghostbusters won't change the way you think about videogame design, but it will change the way you think about licensed games. The gameplay isn't brilliant, but this is a loving third installment to a cherished franchise, and we thoroughly enjoyed the journey.

Presentation - 9.0
Fantastic use of the license. Classic locations, classic characters and classic enemies, lovingly recreated.


Graphics - 8.5
Excellent use of physics, great likenesses for the characters. Lip syncing is a little off though.


Sound - 8.5
So many classic Ghostbusters themes, plus A grade voice acting.


Gameplay - 7.5
The weakest element, but solid nonetheless, and hell, is there a cooler weapon than a Proton Pack?


Lasting Appeal - 7.5
Eight hours or so for the single player game, plus decent multiplayer.



http://ps3.ign.com/articles/994/994165p1.html

 

[Tron Bonne]

I was just about to post that. Another solid score, good to know. IGN also posted up a review of one of the little boy versions, the Wii one, overall it got a 7.8/10

http://wii.ign.com/articles/994/994395p1.html

7.5 Presentation
The game feels like a movie at times, the acting is solid, and you can get lost in the cutscenes. Still, Proton Packs not being connected to wands and a girl getting called "he" are rough.
8.0 Graphics
I like the cartoon style, but it could use a bit more detail -- it's fuzzy in areas. Of course, being able to destroy just about everything is pretty cool.
8.0 Sound
Having the voices of the four Ghostbusters is invaluable. Toss in the soundtrack from the film and the sound effects, and I'm sold. The music does repeat a bit too much, though.
7.5 Gameplay
Zapping and trapping with the motion controls is fun, but wrangling can take a bit too long and slow down the game. I don't dig the POV being assigned to the reticle.
7.0 Lasting Appeal
The game should take you between seven and eight hours. After that, there's not a ton to do, but you could double back for scans and art or co-op sessions.

 

[Tron Bonne]

Here's a round-up of the reviews thus far for the big boy versions

Game Revolution B+
Game Informer 8 out of 10
WonderwallWeb 8.1 out of 10
Cheat Code Central 3.9 out of 5
GameZone 8.2 out of 10
VideoGamer 7 out of 10
Eurogamer 7 out of 10
Gameplanet 7 out of 10
NZGamer 7 out of 10
Games Master UK 85 out of 100

As always, please ignore the Eurogamer review

 

[ProjectPat2280]

Haha i was about to say the same thing. After their 'Resident Evil 5 is racist' debacle, i cant take anything they say seriously.

 

[ProjectPat2280]

I think im having a panic attack. Every website i check states the game is going to SHIP on the 16th but be in stores on the 17th. I thought this games release date has always been the 16th. I mean even Gamestop says "ships the 16th" but then you scroll down a bit and it says:

Pre-order Ghostbusters by June the 15th at 11am CST with overnight shipping and get guaranteed delivery on the street date of June the 16th!

WTF? I want this game Tuesday dammit!

 

[Tron Bonne]

My GS said specifically that June 16th was the street date and they were expecting the shipment that Tuesday around noon. You might want to call in first or something, but I'm pretty sure that 16th is the street date

 

[ProjectPat2280]

My GS said specifically that June 16th was the street date and they were expecting the shipment that Tuesday around noon. You might want to call in first or something, but I'm pretty sure that 16th is the street date

Hah, yea i just did. Dude said it'll be in on the 16th. It still concerns me that im seeing the 17th on websites like BestBuy and Walmart.

 

[SpideyForPrez]

You should call your local game store and ask. I may do the same, I don't know what I'll do if I don't get this game Tuesday.

BTW I just saw a commercial for the game. It was for the wii version, but still cool. Kid was playing the game and Slimer joined in with him, then ate the wiimote

 

[Tron Bonne]

Hah, yea i just did. Dude said it'll be in on the 16th. It still concerns me that im seeing the 17th on websites like BestBuy and Walmart.

Um, I don't know. I only know what the clerk told me at GS. That is somewhat worrying though.

BTW I just saw a commercial for the game. It was for the wii version, but still cool. Kid was playing the game and Slimer joined in with him, then ate the wiimote

Hah, that sounds pretty funny

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Metacritic's got strong ratings for the next-gen versions of Ghostbusters. 78 for the PS3 and 80 for the 360.

Oh, and Gamefly gets it on the 18th. But I don't really mind that.

 

[Tron Bonne]

It's weird that there's so many more reviews for the PS3 version of the game. There's like 25 for it and only 10 for the 360 version. Sounds like communism at work if you ask me

 

[ProjectPat2280]

Um, I don't know. I only know what the clerk told me at GS. That is somewhat worrying though.

Yea, i got the same thing. He said it will be here to pick up on the 16th, which is Tuesday. Then he gave me the whole, make sure you have it reserved so you are guaranteed a copy, blah blah blah.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

It's weird that there's so many more reviews for the PS3 version of the game. There's like 25 for it and only 10 for the 360 version. Sounds like communism at work if you ask me

No idea. Maybe the publisher sent out more review copies for the PS3 or places who got both preferred the PS3 or something.

 

[SpideyForPrez]

How can the PS3 score be lower? I thought they mostly developed this game on the PS3? Oh well.

As far as stores like Wal-Mart and Best Buy getting it the 17th, I may not be too worried. Pretty sure I've seen big stores get games late before. I freaked out a little the other day when I was at Hollywood Video, they sell games there now I guess, they listed the game coming out the 19th. I figure they get it late cause... they're Hollywood Video.

 

[Tron Bonne]

How can the PS3 score be lower? I thought they mostly developed this game on the PS3? Oh well.

There's literally twice as many reviews up for the PS3 version, that's probably why

No idea. Maybe the publisher sent out more review copies for the PS3 or places who got both preferred the PS3 or something.

Yeah, that's possibility what it is. Though, communism...