Ghostbusters The Videogame

[Marine Mike]

Originally Posted by Chocolatejas

The graphics are lacking but it is fun so far.

Can you confirm the beam not leaving embers?

[Ashamed Pegasus]

Originally Posted by Marine Mike

Can you confirm the beam not leaving embers?

After posting an article about the game only running at 540P you're still concerned about the missing embers?...

[Marine Mike]

Originally Posted by Ashamed Pegasus

After posting an article about the game only running at 540P you're still concerned about the missing embers?...

You know, its possible for not all news articles to be accurate.


Also I've been posting articles here for those that can't view them at work or otherwise don't know where to look.

[sega_smasher]

i guess i'll still pick the game up... i'm a huge ghostbusters fan so its a must. however i cant help but think why i dont just pick it up on the 360 instead. i feel like a tard now for pre ordering it on the ps3 (thinking it was going to be superior)

[cathexist]

I'm hesitant now as well after reading the joystiq review...

[Marine Mike]

Review: Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Xbox 360/PS3)
by Jason Dobson { Jun 16th 2009 at 1:10PM }

Listen ... do you smell something? Stripped of its license, Ghostbusters is a passable, if largely forgettable game. The entire experience is held together on the merits of its source material alone, with occasionally witty dialog and story draped like a sheet across what amounts to inconsistent gameplay and level design that would make most amateur modders cringe.

Still, given Ghostbusters' rocky road to retail, I suppose we should be grateful that there's a game to complain about at all.

To its credit, Ghostbusters gets the action right straight away, as wrangling ghosts with a positron collider while wearing an unlicensed nuclear accelerator on your back feels just as manic and haphazard as I'd imagine. Spooks dip and dive mid-air as you give chase, destroying most surroundings in satisfying fashion before finally roping them in and slamming them into the trap. In this way the game feels exactly as it should.

A weightless physics engine leaves the entire game world feeling as if it were made of Styrofoam.

The problem is that this entire experience is explored within the first few moments of gameplay. While Ghostbusters changes things up a smidge by adding a minutia of different weapons and upgrades, these do little to help keep the handful of hours it takes to complete this game from quickly disintegrating into tedium. The malaise is also punctuated by a difficulty curve that spikes like a PKE Meter on Halloween, and while those who tackle the game on its easiest setting will have little trouble making it through, more daring adventurers may have some trouble keeping their frustration contained. Just as with negative reinforcement on ESP ability, this game pissed me right off.

Bloodrayne-dev Terminal Reality's obvious zeal in tackling this storied license is commendable, though I can't say that this game has instilled me with much confidence in the studio's Infernal Engine. While Ghostbusters is billed as boilerplate for the cross-platform middleware, the bulk of the game's levels are poorly designed, punctuated with overlarge halls and stairways and a weightless physics engine that leaves the entire game world feeling as if it were made of Styrofoam.

But at least the game is funny, right?

The original Ghostbusters is one of the most quotable films this side of The Princess Bride, a benchmark this game fails to meet -- let alone exceed. Banter, while occasionally spot on, more often than not falls flat, and comes off like the actors doing impersonations of these characters rather than actually losing themselves in these iconic roles.

Nowhere is this more prevalent than in Bill Murray's portrayal of Dr. Peter Venkman, which is both stilted and charmless. Unfortunately this same description can just as easily be laid at the feet of the game's story, which fails to even measure up to the tepid Ghostbusters 2, complete with an ending that feels like a grapefruit forced through a straw.

All is not lost, however, with a handful of multiplayer modes that ensure Ghostbusters has at least a modicum of extended shelf life, though even these fail to save this game from being merely average. It's unfortunate, but maybe it was too much to believe that Ghostbusters would give the stigma that surrounds movie-licensed games a total protonic reversal. As it stands, there is some fun to be had, as well as a few chuckles. However, given that I've seen Ghostbusters more times than I care to admit, I don't expect to revisit this video game any time soon. Well, at least not until dogs and cats can learn to live together.

[toef]

Originally Posted by Marine Mike

You know, its possible for not all news articles to be accurate.


Also I've been posting articles here for those that can't view them at work or otherwise don't know where to look.

Yeah, even though TheSixthAxis uses a basic Wordpress template (or so it seems), it's still a site I've heard of, and seems a bit more popular than that other (I won't mention it's name, because I don't want to add more references to it on the internet).

The problem is TheSixthAxis used that lenscrafters site as its source, so it's just going back to that one site of questionable reputation.

[cathexist]

http://www.lensoftruth.com/wp-conten...busters_23.jpg

Seriously!!??

I'd like some clarification on this before I go pick up my pre-order...cause that's pretty bad if it's true...

[sega_smasher]

bit the bullet and switched pre orders. going to pick up the 360 version with the exclusive extras (manager was being nice today). its a shame, i was looking forward to online with some of you.

[Ashamed Pegasus]

Originally Posted by sega_smasher

going to pick up the 360 version with the exclusive extras.

What exclusive extras?... I know of the black flightsuit, gold proton pack, and 2 character skins, but I thought both versions had them... Did I miss something else?...

[Chocolatejas]

Originally Posted by Marine Mike

Can you confirm the beam not leaving embers?

As in damage/burn marks from the beams? Yes they are present.

[Ashamed Pegasus]

Originally Posted by Chocolatejas

As in damage/burn marks from the beams? Yes they are present.

Not burn marks, smoldering embers...

http://www.lensoftruth.com/wp-conten...busters_23.jpg

[AeroKU]

Did anyone preorder from BestBuy? Have you been able to pick it up yet? The date on BestBuy's website has changed from 6/16/09 to 6/17/09. Just wondering if I'm going to be able to pick it up today. Still trying to decide if I want to keep it or not. Anymore reviews on PS3 version from people who have been playing the game today??

[Paganmoon]

If a reputable site sources a questionable site, does that make the information reputable?

I mean the joystiq review didn't mention anything about PS3 version being subpar either. Give me a reputable site that has done it's own testing and isn't sourceing lensoftruth, and I'll believe this.

/P

[edit]IGN has PS3 gameplay: http://ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/14218..._gb_clip1.html

I see embers. Stop spreading disinformation...

[cathexist]

I am a little suspicious about that comparison pic...cause it almost looks like they just blurred the crap out of it...I'd still like a reliable source.

[Darth Spartan99]

I got the game last night at Walley World....So far no complaints..the graphics are Not Lacking...looks real good...they captured the feel of the movie perfect....I give it a solid B rating...

[Prog5000]

I don't see why it would look soo bad on the ps3. I haven't read anything in legit reviews that state poor graphics.

[Gamma_Winstead]

Originally Posted by Paganmoon

If a reputable site sources a questionable site, does that make the information reputable?

I mean the joystiq review didn't mention anything about PS3 version being subpar either. Give me a reputable site that has done it's own testing and isn't sourceing lensoftruth, and I'll believe this.

/P

[edit]IGN has PS3 gameplay: http://ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/14218..._gb_clip1.html

I see embers. Stop spreading disinformation...

Weird, they noted it not having embers in their own review. I'll find out soon enough. 90% installed.

[modano079]

I picked it up for ps3 along with the Ghostbuster blu-ray. Granted I only had about 10 mins of playing time before I had to go to work, I enjoyed what I saw. Can't wait to get back home tonight and mess with it some more!!

[cathexist]

Originally Posted by gamma626

Weird, they noted it not having embers in their own review. I'll find out soon enough. 90% installed.

Let us know!