Did you call for these Ghostbusters screens?
by Andrew Yoon 
{ Apr 29th 2008 at 3:15PM }
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While multiplatform development may have stunted some of the features of the upcoming Ghostbusters game, we have to admit that it looks pretty sweet. Joystiq's Zack Stern had some time with the game and revealed that the video game takes place two years after the events of the second film. It's 1991, and your character becomes the fifth ghost-busting Ghostbuster. The generic design of the main character is intention, apparently, to put more emphasis on the film's original motley crew.
Fans will be glad to hear that Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis are contributing to the game's script. The gameplay seems to revolve around the proton pack and the game's incredible physics engine. Sounds like we may see some Valve-inspired Gravity Gun-esque sequences.
PS3 will benefit from being the lead development platform for the game. The game will take advantage of some SIXAXIS controls, such as being able to stun ghosts by shaking the controller (something that reminds us of last year's Folklore). With the care and effort being placed in creating an original game based on the Ghostbusters universe, we're going to be cautiously optimistic about this one.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
doc j @ Apr 29th 2008 4:24PM
Well this is probably a day one purchase for me given that that original creators are working on the script, but I have to say that the screen shits are leaving me underwhelmed at best.
Jerry @ Apr 29th 2008 4:09PM
Who you gonna call?
McKey1991 @ Apr 29th 2008 3:59PM
Ghost Busters? lol
I never heard of the game, how long has it been in development?
Jove @ Apr 29th 2008 5:24PM
good job screwing the industry with your one year bullshit start m$oft...
Popfrogs @ Apr 29th 2008 5:35PM
The lighting system looks crappy but it may be a fun rental.
doc j @ Apr 29th 2008 4:23PM
I dunno, man. It was looking like a first day purchase, but the screens are leaving me a bit... underwhelmed. Hopefully the game play and story line are kick butt, it would make up for it.
Mr.ESC @ Apr 29th 2008 4:38PM
I wonder if it will count with online modes.
-"In the words of Dr. Egon Spengler: Don't cross the streams you f**king n00b!"
-"Why not?"
-"WTF?" (BOOM!!!!)
Nitsu @ Apr 29th 2008 4:39PM
Hell no I did'nt ask for any 2nd rate ghostbuster game screens... yuk! :(
Ether02 @ Apr 29th 2008 8:31PM
I can't wait to reenact the slimer throwing food at you and the stay puff marshmallow man scene.