Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed

Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed

October 18, 2022

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Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is a fun, multiplayer game perfect for all skill levels. Four proton pack wielding Ghostbusters attempt to catch a Ghost haunting unique locations in asymmetrical multiplayer battles (online or offline). As players progress, they will unlock cosmetics and upgrades for both Ghostbusters and Ghosts to evolve their …

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Allen Kesinger COGconnected Oct 2022
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is a great fit for asymmetrical multiplayer. I’ll take any chance to engage with a film that made a huge impact on my childhood. Also, the film lends itself very well to this style of gameplay. My …"

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Andrew Agress The Outerhaven Productions Oct 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

72.0

"Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed serves up short, sharp shocks of supernatural asymmetrical play. It may prove a bit too simplistic for some, but the game will likely hand out more of a treat and less of a trick for longtime Ghostbusters …"

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Angelo Bianco IGN Italy Oct 2022
77.0 /100

"Without a doubt about it, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is the best asymmetrical multiplayer experience made by Illfonic and a good example of how to make good use of a famous film franchise. Hunting ghosts and haunting buildings is extremely fun …"

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Anthony Taormina Game Rant Oct 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed faithfully will satisfy fans of the movies, but its asymmetrical concept leads to some balance issues."

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Bryan Vore Game Informer Oct 2022
78.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

48.0

"The ideal way to experience Spirits Unleashed is to round up your buddies, rotate through maps, take turns playing as the ghost, and proceed to hoot and holler. If that’s not an option, matchmaking with random players is smooth and …"

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Corvo Rohwer GamingTrend Oct 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"While a bit surface level at times, the cooperative experience of busting ghosts always brought a smile to my face. Whether you&s;re priming the proton pack or spooking civilians, fans of Ghostbusters will find a lot to love. However, fans …"

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Dave Trumbore Paste Magazine Oct 2022
80.0 /100

"With a little love and attention to current bugs and a roadmap for future content (I will absolutely shell out the bucks for a Vigo the Carpathian or Samhain DLC, should that happen), Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed could be a crowd-pleaser …"

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David Fernandez Generación Xbox Oct 2022
68.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

58.0

Story

64.0

"Beyond several connection issues, the game really delivers what it promises and remains an entertaining experience to play with friends."

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David Oña IGN Spain Oct 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

62.0

"Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed offers a solvent, balanced and honest asymmetrical experience that bets on direct fun, delivering, in addition, a good adaptation of the franchise to which it goes. A modest title that knows how to grow from the simplicity …"

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Dennis Limmer Twinfinite Oct 2022
80.0 /100

"A noteworthy achievement, this game captures the essence of being a Ghostbuster for any fan. If you’re not too keen on the franchise, you can still enjoy this game, a pseudo-horror first-person shooter based around 4v1 team-play. I hope this …"

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Elijah Beahm DualShockers Oct 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

75.0

"Easy to learn, intuitive to play, with hours upon hours of new toys to play with, Spirits Unleashed is a real labor of love. For a franchise that’s long struggled with a consistent margin for quality, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed goes …"

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Elliot Hilderbrand Gaming Nexus Oct 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"It&s;s a shame I can&s;t see myself playing more Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed. It feels like developer IllFonic pulled out all the stops to make this a great asymmetrical title, including notable attention to detail with all the Ghostbusters callbacks. In …"

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Francesco Mocerino Everyeye.it Oct 2022
70.0 /100

"The new title of IllFonic manages to express the best of itself in short sessions spent in the lightheartedness of a game aware of its limits, able to challenge fans of the Ghostbusters brand with its continuous quotes but also …"

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Greg Burke Shacknews Oct 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

88.0

"As an online service game, I can’t wait to see what comes next, whether it new levels, ghosts, or cosmetics to name a few. If you’re a Ghostbusters fan, you’ve probably pre-ordered this already. If you&s;re a fan of asymmetrical …"

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Jason Fanelli GameSpot Oct 2022
60.0 /100

"Bustin&s; makes us feel good, but not for as long as we&s;d hoped."

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Jason Hon Screen Rant Oct 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"Both its asymmetrical multiplayer gameplay and story are so enjoyable and well-constructed that big fans of either will find a lot to enjoy in Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed. It&s;s not perfect, but it is an earnest and succesful attempt to bring …"

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Jeremy Peeples Hardcore Gamer Oct 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

10.0

"Overall, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is a well-crafted game that has a lot of polish and a ton of quality content to enjoy."

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Joe Findlay CGMagazine Oct 2022
75.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is a fun experience for friends packed with nostalgia in the form of iconic characters and imagery and its fair share of easter eggs, but there is concern that love for the game could flame out faster …"

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Luke Hemming Cubed3 Oct 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is an excellent addition to the franchise that does what any budding Ghostbuster would hope: make you feel part of the team. With quick, frantic matches, it’s a pick-up that players will constantly return to and take …"

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Lyle Carr God is a Geek Oct 2022
65.0 /100

"Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed has some great ideas for the asymmetric multiplayer genre, but the sides aren&s;t equally fun to play."

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Mark Isaacson WellPlayed Oct 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

72.0

"Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed stands as Illfonic&s;s best game to date, a respectful addition to the Ghostbusters legacy that, despite a lack of content, is incredibly fun to play."

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Mick Fraser God is a Geek Oct 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is the closest we&s;ve yet come to an authentic Ghostbusters experience. Undoubtedly better with friends, it&s;s still a genuine thrill to play alone - especially if you&s;re the ghost."

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Miles Dompier Windows Central Oct 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

30.0

"Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed immerses players into the treasured universe of paranormal extermination like never before. The moment-to-moment gameplay is nothing short of enchanting, and the emphasis on authentic squad-based ghostbusting stands as the best video game interpretation we&s;ve been treated …"

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Neil Bolt PlayStation Universe Oct 2022
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed brings family-friendly fun to the asymmetrical multiplayer horror space, and provides warm nostalgia for Ghostbusters fans."

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Nick Petrasiti TheSixthAxis Oct 2022
60.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

30.0

"Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed has potential, but game balance, a lack of content and some uninspired gameplay makes me want to come back to it after a few updates. Busting ain’t making me so feel good right now."

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Noah Smith PC Gamer Oct 2022
55.0 /100

Graphics

25.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

25.0

"Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is an unsatisfying multiplayer experience that lacks the wry character of the movies it&s;s based on."

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Rosh Kelly Wccftech Oct 2022
76.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

60.0

"Ghostbusters by name, Ghostbusters by nature. Spirits Unleashed is true to its iconic roots, and everything from the brand translates smoothly into a frantic asymmetric experience, albeit a bit too complicated for its own good."

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Ryan Aston Slant Magazine Oct 2022
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

70.0

"This game never makes the leap from smaller-scale locales to more epic-sized ones, meaning that the notion of laying waste to a city block as Mr. Stay-Puft or some similarly silly, over-the-top paranormal leviathan against the Ghostbusters remains only a …"

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Silvio Mazzitelli IGN Italy Oct 2022
68.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

"Spirits Unleashed is an interesting game for long time Ghostbusters&s; fans, but it needs a bit more to offer in order to entertain in the long-term."

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Terrence Johnson ZTGD Oct 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is hands down Illfonic’s best game to date and by and large probably the most approachable asymmetrical multiplayer game on the market. Having OG Ghostbusters on board with some new blood is an awesome way to get …"

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Tom West TrueAchievements Oct 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed brings a welcoming and whimsical approach to the asymmetrical multiplayer genre while ensuring that it remains faithful to the franchise&s;s incredible history. Taking on the Busters as a Ghost offers you plenty of opportunities to be cheeky …"

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Travis Northup IGN Oct 2022
60.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

30.0

"Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is an asymmetrical multiplayer game that’s mostly enjoyable, but badly needs more content."

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Trent Cannon Nintendo Life Oct 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

"While not quite the best game in the franchise, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed - Ecto Edition douses its thoroughly serviceable online 4v1 gameplay in positively charged psychomagnotheric nostalgia slime. From small touches in the visuals to snippets of dialogue, the detail …"

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Victor Tan Rectify Gaming Oct 2022
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

30.0

"Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed succeeds when it suits you up as a Ghostbuster for the first time. You relish the thrill of capturing your first ghost and learning how to hunt them down. Playing as a ghost is equally fun, learning …"

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Will Borger IGN Oct 2022
60.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

85.0

"Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed&s;s love for the source material shines through, but its good ideas are hindered by a lack of content and repetitive gameplay."

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Zoey Handley Destructoid Oct 2022
80.0 /100

"Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won&s;t astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash."

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