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Ghostbusters: The Videogame Comments by Ellie Gibson

11 June, 2009

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Oh-Bollox
12/06/09 @ 06:20
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Terrahawks. Jesus Christ.
bad09
12/06/09 @ 06:26
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"That's why Ghostbusters: The Videogame works. You get to play with a proton gun. You get to fire Boson darts. You get to explore the Fire Station, battle Slimer, fight the marshmallow man, destroy the library and hear Bill Murray do jokes."

\o/ Good enough for me!

The double dealings with Sony on this was one of the 3 things that stopped me paying money to the industry nearly two months ago. However a cracking E3 (apart from waggle) and FFVII have cheered me up no end so I'm not so mad now, probably silly to boycott the industry just before E3 in hindsight :)

Because I'm in a better mood I'm actually tempted to get this with the Blu (which is gonna be awesome!).

(still not buying any DLC tho so they're not off the hook!)
Ghost5786
12/06/09 @ 06:29
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I love your writing, Ellie. Having just flipped through to page two and seen this, I know it's going to be a good'un:

"Have you seen the porn version? Yes, Ghostbukakke."

*BADADABA-TISH!*
Super_Zee
12/06/09 @ 06:31
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Sold sold sold! I love "linear and scripted", especially when the source material is so closely tied to a movie structure.

Really looking forward to this now. Nice review.
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Widge
12/06/09 @ 06:34
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Well.... it looks like tis doing better than 24:The Game!
Want a demo, but its on 'the list'.
cragtek
12/06/09 @ 06:34
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Yay! It doesn't completely suck!
the_mtfr
12/06/09 @ 06:37
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You pedantic bastards.
JonFE
12/06/09 @ 06:43
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EG:
Are you going to review the - reportedly region-free - x360 version as well?

Edit: "Have you seen the porn version? Yes, Ghostbukakke." Priceless :-D
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fjharps
12/06/09 @ 06:51
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Can't wait for this one a must buy for me it looks great and it's getting decent reviews everywhere even edge gave it a 7 so good enough for me. WHO YOU GONNA CALL?? lol
mcbi4kh2
12/06/09 @ 07:01
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"Have you seen the porn version? Yes, Ghostbukakke." Priceless :-D

I don't get it :(
Razz
12/06/09 @ 07:02
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Defo worth a rent then
Widge
12/06/09 @ 07:03
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360 review tips:

Copy text into Word
Ctrl H
Find "PS3"
Replace with "360"

fin.
bad09
12/06/09 @ 07:05
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"WHO YOU GONNA CALL??"

118 118?
squarejawhero
12/06/09 @ 07:05
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No mention of the physics and creative destruction, coupled with a bill for the damage? Ellie, fo shame.
squarejawhero
12/06/09 @ 07:06
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RE the 360 version, apparently it does better damage according IGN - from chunks ripping off the Marshmellow Man and embers in the scorch marks on the walls. But that's it, apparently.

AND ITS REGION FREE!
12/06/09 @ 07:10
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Its like im psychic...I can guess almost every review from EG now.

/off to read.

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HuggyAtHome
12/06/09 @ 07:22
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Best two paragraphs of a review I have read in ages.

Terrahawks was rubbish though.
bad09
12/06/09 @ 07:27
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"Terrahawks was rubbish though."

I'm tempted to knock your Kamra down for that, but I'm bigger than that ;)

How is this rubbish?
Kazzahdrane
12/06/09 @ 07:28
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Anyone annoyed with Sony about the 360/Wii/DS versions not hitting Europe immediately hasn't given the situation much thought at all...

Sony SAVED this game for European PS3/PS2 owners. Atari would have waited 6 months before bringing it here, if at all!

/doesn't own a PS3 and is annoyed at Atari that he can't get Ghostbusters for 360 without importing :(
chasejamie
12/06/09 @ 07:30
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"WHO YOU GONNA CALL??"

He-Man
jstar
12/06/09 @ 07:33
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the second film was rubbish? How can we take anything you say after that seriously?
JohnnyWashnGo
12/06/09 @ 07:34
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I would be lying if I said that a low or average score would put me off of this game. Its Ghostbusters and I have enjoyed nearly all ghostbusters games from the C64 version onwards.
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space ace
12/06/09 @ 07:35
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jstar, it's the cynical youth, never mind
chudders
12/06/09 @ 07:40
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Fire and brimstone coming down from the skies! Rivers and seas boiling!
designerheadache
12/06/09 @ 07:40
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Its amazing how racist Terrahawks is actually watching it back now, in my youth i didnt notice it at all.

Too busy waiting for them to get to the 'X' and 'O''s at the end credits so i could play a banzai esque game with my dad i guess...

BET BET BET!!!

Ghostbusts already on preorder :P
spekkeh
12/06/09 @ 07:41
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I sure hope she wasn't surreptitiously dissing my Count Duckula pasta..

Too bad this game doesn't score so well, pretending to be a Ghostbuster was in fact my childhood's wettest dream (well that and riding a laser-touting dinosaur, obviously). Might pick this up when I find it cheap.
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spekkeh
12/06/09 @ 07:44
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the second film was rubbish? How can we take anything you say after that seriously?

I agree. Although obviously not as good as the first one, I found Vigo to be a much more interesting and evil villain than Gozer (which, incidentally, means 'Dude' in Dutch).
kiroquai
12/06/09 @ 07:46
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So, there's no co-op at all? Even online?

(it's early, don't function well until at least midday).
penhalion
12/06/09 @ 07:51
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When is this supposed to be out?
Aretak
12/06/09 @ 07:55
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I Googled 'Ghostbukkake' and was disappointed to find that this review was the only result. :(
r3xmund1
12/06/09 @ 07:58
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Lady, you are reinstating my faith in videogame journalism. With one of the best intros ever, I think that its writing like yours that makes the endless drudgery of posturing and fanboyism bearable.

Cheers Ellie, and keep 'em coming.


midnight_walker
12/06/09 @ 07:59
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Thieving bastards!

You can't steal the best comment ever (tm) and use it as your subheading! Well, you can actually, since it's your site, but still...
Kenshin001
12/06/09 @ 08:01
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So, there's no co-op at all? Even online?

Think there is, there appears to be a co-op video on EG. Not very clear in the review though. Will likely pick this up just for that.
AphoticCosmos
12/06/09 @ 08:03
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That was one of the best intros to a review I've ever seen.

And lulz @ ghostbukkake

Nice review, Ellie!
phycus
12/06/09 @ 08:08
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Interesting how Eurogamer Spain gave this game 9/10

http://www.eurogamer.es/articles/los-caz...

Triggerhappytel
12/06/09 @ 08:09
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Sounds good, I think I'll purchase when the price drops.
farticusmaximus
12/06/09 @ 08:09
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Sounds like they got the feel of the movies right, and that's probably the biggest selling point for me. I can put up with some slightly outdated game design if the overall experience is fragrantly scented with ectoplasm. :)

Shame I have to import it, but on this occasion I think it will be worth doing.
spliffhead
12/06/09 @ 08:10
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GoatseBusters!
12/06/09 @ 08:10
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I rate Ellie's writing style 5/10. Talk about talking garbage. Just write a review ffs.
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DDevil
12/06/09 @ 08:13
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I love Ellie's reviews!

God, I want this game. Can I be bothered to import it though?
bluem4gic
12/06/09 @ 08:14
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Sounds like to me that the orginal guys who did a tech demo for the game. Would of done it more justice oh well
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12/06/09 @ 08:14
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"Interesting how Eurogamer Spain gave this game 9/10

http://www.eurogamer.es/articles/los-caz...

Based on the sales charts of Spain I don't think they know a lot about good games TBH. Good food though.
Fwing
12/06/09 @ 08:15
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7/10 minus ghostbusters license equals 5/10?
makeamazing
12/06/09 @ 08:16
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Sounds like to me that the orginal guys who did a tech demo for the game. Would of done it more justice oh well

It did get 7/10, is that not good ? From the reviews that have come in so far, it sounds like its a solid game, and more so if you are a ghostbusters fan (why get it if your not :)

Getting this next week, and no 7 out of 10 review is going to stop me :D
Beano
12/06/09 @ 08:18
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"Interesting how Eurogamer Spain gave this game 9/10"

Different people have different tastes... surprise :)
p00ntang
12/06/09 @ 08:19
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That would be like hating a puppy just because it's got a wonky leg.
Priceless
lewiep
12/06/09 @ 08:26
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