Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed Ecto Edition

Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed Ecto Edition

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IllFonic · Action · Oct 19, 2023

Likely worth it. Reviews lean strongly positive.

At $19.99. It has been as low as $7.99.

90%
Very Positive
1k player reviews
Medium confidence
Buy it if you like
  • Story and characters: 80 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Gameplay: 61 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Multiplayer: 57 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Crashes: 8 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 1k player reviews · updated 5 days ago

What players think

The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
59% of themes are praise33% are divided8% are caveats
Story and characters
Players who bring up Story and characters mostly praise it.
A meaty single player campaign or story mode, the ability to play the few brief story bits that do exist in co-op, unlimited time in levels, an open city or large levels, driving the Ecto-1, more than a couple of handfuls of maps, or appearances from all of the movie characters.
80 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
This is complete with full progression/achievements and there is a wealth of upgrades, skins and accessories to unlock in this game package.
61 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Multiplayer
Players who bring up Multiplayer mostly praise it.
A first person (when playing as the 'Busters) asymmetrical multiplayer game (with bots for solo play if so desired) in which you play either as a Ghostbuster (with a team of three others) trying to capture ghosts while working against the clock, or as a ghost, trying to fully haunt various locations before being captured and running out of rifts (which function essentially like respawns/lives.)
57 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
While the visuals in the Ecto Edition are scaled back compared to the PC/console versions, the game still retains a strong aesthetic.
28 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Co-op
Players who bring up Co-op mostly praise it.
Short session asymmetrical matches, creating your own Ghostbusters, wandering around the iconic firehouse headquarters, getting slimed, sliming Ghosbusters, possessing and haunting various objects, unlocking tons of customization items, co-op matches with friends, and lots of nostalgia both for the films and the Real Ghostbusters cartoon.
14 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
The music does a great job of feeling like the original soundtrack while adding layers of epicness.
12 of 300 sampled reviews raised it

+1 more the community rallied around

Theme by theme

Every theme is scored by what reviewers actually said about it, not just whether they recommended the game.

LovedMixedComplained about
Players love7 themes
Story and characters80 reviews
Gameplay61 reviews
Multiplayer57 reviews
Graphics28 reviews
Co-op14 reviews
Audio12 reviews
Monetization11 reviews
Divided opinion% still recommend
Linux compatibility19 reviews
95%
Servers and matchmaking17 reviews
82%
Performance14 reviews
86%
Bugs8 reviews
75%
Players complain% still recommend
Crashes8 reviews
63%

Ranked by how many sampled reviews mention each topic. A topic sits in a column by what reviewers said about that topic; the percentage beside it is how many of them recommended the game anyway.

Should you buy it now?

Crit’s read on the price, from Steam price history.

Prices have been lower

Currently $19.99. The lowest we've tracked is $7.99.

3 points recordedtoday · $19.99

The data behind the verdict

For the players who want the receipts.

Player review score
90%
Very Positive
Playing right now
Achievements
51
total to unlock
Rarest-achievement stats coming soon
Average playtime
Not tracked yet

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