Ghostbusters The Video Game Remastered [Playstation 4]

Ghostbusters is a classic, and our 6 year old son recently got deep into it. He has seen the movies and we spoiled him with some of the related toys - he even has his own miniature PKE meter that he frequently uses to test my ectoplasmic energy levels.The original game came out on the PS3 and was beyond my scope of interest at that time. But the remastered version now looked like a nice game for my children to play and for me to join them.It’s is a new story, set after the Ghostbusters 2 movie and most seems voiced (and written) by the original actors. The opening sequence is quite exciting and plays much like the film.You’ll mostly run through settings from a 3rd- party perspective as a new team member. However you can also wear your PKE meter night vision goggles to detect the ghosts this switches to the 1st-person mode and in this mode you can spot and pick up artefacts as well.At the start of the game most of the locations characters from the original movie are reintroduced; the hotel, Slimer, the library. And while we haven’t progressed that much I’m sure we’ll run into the Stay Puft Marshmallow man at some stage.Its quite fun, though a bit repetitive to catch ghosts in your beams and to drag them into the traps that are placed on the floor. There is a handicap in a sense that damage caused costs money (to unlock a particular trophy, you’ll need to limit your damage to $100,000)It’s pretty easy game, more a movie-extension. But a good one at that. Albeit once you’ve completed the storyline there not much left to play unless you feel an urge to unlock trophies. Equipment can be upgraded by collecting money and upgrading in the menu system. There is no multiplayer, as far as I could find. You can choose from 4 weapons each with their own characteristics and use for specific ghosts. It’s quite easy to upgrade after a few missions. Though my children just play with the standard proton gun so far. From time to time you’ll need to cool off the proton pack after an intense blasting session. If you die, your team revives you, and you bring your buster buddies back to life.Both children love the game. Though my 6-year old needs a bit of assistance from time to time when he is playing on his own.The music and dialogue given the original voices (and writers) is excellent, and already making it a must buy for fans of the concept and a proper addition to the Ghostbusters franchise. The storyline is enjoyable albeit a little short. And its simply good fun to trap some ghosts. Though you’re not doing much else.It’s hard to comment on the visuals and graphics as I didn’t play the original PS3 game, but there is a whiff of non-PS4 quality, certainly with the character’s face animations. But that is not noticeable for the children.Its a good, enjoyable game, aside from a few minor issues I’m glad I purchased it.+ Excellent extension of the Ghostbusters movies+ Produced and voices by the cast.+ recognisable situation and location from the movies+ Easy to play+ Fun!- Lack of a multiplayer mode- Graphical presentations- Repetition- Length of the game- The German language packaging of our copy

To play it on my Ps4

Son absolutely loves it, good graphics but a little hard at times for my 8 yr old

Great game, great value.

Enjoyed the story, great fun busting ghosts. Wish it was a bit longer story.