Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed
October 18, 2022
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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Critic Reviews (36)
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80.0
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70.0
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"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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65.0
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68.0
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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 …"
Read original review"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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65.0
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80.0
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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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65.0
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92.0
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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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70.0
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70.0
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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 …"
Read original review"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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72.0
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58.0
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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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65.0
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68.0
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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 …"
Read original review"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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92.0
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90.0
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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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65.0
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70.0
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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 …"
Read original review"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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85.0
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92.0
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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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50.0
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90.0
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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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20.0
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30.0
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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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65.0
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80.0
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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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75.0
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70.0
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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 …"
Read original review"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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78.0
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90.0
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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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65.0
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80.0
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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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30.0
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30.0
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"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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70.0
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85.0
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"Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed brings family-friendly fun to the asymmetrical multiplayer horror space, and provides warm nostalgia for Ghostbusters fans."
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30.0
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50.0
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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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25.0
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"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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80.0
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75.0
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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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70.0
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55.0
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"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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70.0
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80.0
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"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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65.0
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85.0
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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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45.0
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65.0
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"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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55.0
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60.0
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30.0
"Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is an asymmetrical multiplayer game that’s mostly enjoyable, but badly needs more content."
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70.0
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80.0
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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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70.0
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"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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65.0
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45.0
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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."
Read original review"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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