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GHOSTBUSTERS: THE VIDEO GAME XBOX 360 REVIEW |
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Ghostbusters, one of the blockbuster movies in
the late 80's and early 90's, has finally
received a well-deserved translation for the
video game industry. And the party that stepped
up to lead the cult classic into its modern
restoration is Terminal Reality. At its core,
Ghostbusters: The Video Game is fun, nostalgic
piece of action that remains faithful to the
theatrical release. It's an addicting sci-fi
shooter that gets you all hyped up in its
ever-shifting ghost-hunting missions while it
tries to immerse you with its cleverly engaging
storylines. The combination of lighthearted
humor and incredible gameplay make for some
enjoyable moments, which should keep FPS fans
who dig some science fiction adventure in good
cheer for awhile.
You play as a nameless rookie joining the
ghostbusting division. In each level, you'll be
introduced to various ways of handling your
equipments. As you battle against hordes of
supernatural, it's nice to know that you'll be
packing your own heat, hot enough to melt away a
walking puff marshmallow man. You'll be equipped
with a (proton) pack, which consists of four
types of shots: proton stream, shock blast,
meson collider, and a weapon that shoots green
goo. Among the four firing modes, you'll be
using the proton stream the most. What's nice
about the proton stream is that it comes with
two abilities - one is the ability to capture
weakened ghost and two is the ability to emit
strong blast of energy called boson dart. With
the shock blast, you'll be blasting away
paranormals much like a shotgun would, and this
type of weapon includes a statis stream that
lets you slow some enemies down.
The meson collider is another formidable arsenal
to be reckoned with. It allows you to latch a
homing beacon onto unsuspecting ghosts and take
them out with rapid-fire beams. In some ways, it
is a cruel auto-targeting system, which provides
those trigger-happy people room to "impose their
will". The most handiest tool of the proton pack
is the type that shoots green goo. Sure, it
doesn't look substantially terroristic but rest
assured it can skillfully trap grisly
adversaries as well as help solve a number of
ghoulish puzzles. As you can see, you have a
very interesting collection of weapons at your
disposal. At times, you might find yourself
firing the same type of arsenal repetitive;
however, this is not so much as a monotonous
labor when you consider weakening and trapping
your enemies is the most enjoyable activity in
the game. |
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PRODUCT
OVERALL RATING: 8.5 OUT OF 10 |
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Your job
with the Ghostbusters team will take you through
a variety of intimidating environments including
cemeteries, museum, libraries, and other worldly
dimensions. You'll go up against some very
interesting and creepy bosses. Most of your
encounters with the supernatural don't require a
lot of creative thinking but don't under
estimate the little buggers, such as the
possessed wall lamps for example; they are very
mean and will put up a fight! Even if you slam
them to the ground multiple times to get them
dazed, they get can still break away from the
trap's capture beam. Nevertheless, when there is
more than one Ghostbusters deal with the same
enemy, the process of trapping ghouls and ghosts
becomes effortless. It's an aspect of the game
that exploits seamless teamwork and Ghostbusters
does an incredible job of making it happen, as
opposed to other FPS games where they leave you
struggling.
The Ghostbusters' gameplay mechanics
surprisingly works well; it's easy to pick up
but hard to master. There are times when you're
never quite in control hauling in a vexatious
soul, and yet the whole experience feels
satisfyingly realistic. The best way to describe
the action is to put oneself in an extreme case
of fly fishing, trying to reel in a large-moving
sea urchin. Though repetitious, weakening and
trapping ghosts are the game's pinnacle of
excitement in activity. Each succeeding chapter
brings in a handful of suspenseful moments as
you solve New York’s ever-growing pesky
supernatural invasion. With the ability to
purchase pack upgrades, the task of ghost
busting makes it a lot simpler. One of the
power-ups will even have you slam-dunk ghosts
into a trap, a quick and remarkable way of
subjugating the disturbance.
The amazing presentation nails down the
Ghostbusters vibe. You'll wander through uncanny
landmarks filled with creepy backdrops, the
darker side of New York you rarely get to see.
The ghoulish models also looks interesting, too!
You'll face a variety of disgruntled spirits,
otherworldly monsters, and terrific-looking
bosses. It's nice to know that the game has
included destructible environment. The structure
crumbles around you as you chase away New York's
lose canons. Property damage is highly
unavoidable in this game, but it's amusing to
see how much demolition you can leave behind for
the city to repair it. Like the presentation,
the audio component plays along well with the
action sequences. From the strange whispers in
an empty hallway to the heavy discord of
slamming a ghost into the trap, the sound
effects are fantastic!
So far, Terminal Reality's interpretation of
Ghostbusters for the Xbox 360 has impressed us
in several ways. The developer did a good job of
nailing down many of the movie's encore
experiences: being able to strap down your
proton packs and racking up ghosts that
terrorize the citizens of New York. While the
action itself doesn't offer much variety, the
destructible environment, intermittent
puzzle-solving, and a whole slew of creepy
designs will keep you on your toes. In addition,
the tag of war encountered during a boss battle
never gets old; in fact that's the pinnacle of
the game's exhilarating activity! And that level
of intensity is maintained throughout your
missions. If you want a worthy FPS title that's
within the realm of supernatural poise, think
Ghostbusters. This is hands-down the best
Ghostbusters video game to date! |
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