Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed

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Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed
Ghostbusters Spirits Unleashed logo.jpg
Developer(s)IllFonic
Publisher(s)IllFonic
SeriesGhostbusters
EngineUnreal Engine 4
Platform(s)
ReleaseOctober 18, 2022
Genre(s)Action, first-person shooter
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is a 2022 action game based on the Ghostbusters media franchise and developed by IllFonic. It was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. The game also features the likenesses and voices of Ernie Hudson as Winston Zeddemore and Dan Aykroyd as Raymond "Ray" Stantz.[1][2][3]

Gameplay[]

Spirits Unleased focuses on online multiplayer gameplay for up to five players, focusing on 4v1 matches with asymmetrical gameplay. Each player is able to create their own Ghostbuster avatar, and operates out of the Ghostbusters' headquarters, conducting matches alongside the game's storyline. At the headquarters, players can alter the physcial appearance, voice and clothing of their avatar, change the appearances of the ghosts they have access to (when playing as one in a match), and initiate matches (dubbed "jobs") either at a specific location or randomly. Each location of the game consists of a closed arena of different rooms spread around two levels. In a match, the goal for each side is specific: if a player is controlling a ghost, they must completely haunt the selected location and avoid being captured; if playing a Ghostbuster, they must shut down three rifts and capture the ghost before they can fully haunt a location. Each side functions differently during a match; the ghost operates on their own, and must use a combination of stealth and sabotage techniques against their opponents, while the Ghostbusters must use teamwork, co-ordination, and a variety of gadgets to defeat the ghost. At the end of the match, players earn experience which unlocks new ghosts and appearances and new items for use.

The ghost is controlled from a third-person perspective, and must focus on haunting a location by causing mischief in each room, while avoiding detection and capture for as long as possible. The ghost can use special abilities that can summon small minions to assist in haunting a location and sprint around a location, as well as slime Ghostbusters to disable them temporarily. For most of the time, the ghost must use interactive objects - such as stools, bins, and cleaning buckets - to either hide and recuperate energy that was spent on abilities (all while trying to avoid being spotted in one), or to haunt them and cause havoc as well as to divert their opponents. Ghosts can resist the tether effect of the Ghostbuster's proto pack, but will be captured if they are drawn into a trap; however, if any rifts are still active in the match, the ghost will respawn at the cost of a rift being closed.

The Ghostbusters are controlled from a first-person perspective, and rely on a proto pack for capturing ghosts - which must be vented if fired for long periods - and PKE meter to locate them - with the added bonus of an AoE attack that stun ghosts and damage rifts. In addition to their standard equipment, the Ghostbusters can also make use of different gadgets, being able to utilize only one at a time but with the abiility to switch to another via a gear cart from the team's starting position. Most of the time, players need to focus on the PKE meter to find the ghost, as well as calm down AI civilians wandering the location. When capturing the ghost, the team must co-ordinate their efforts, laying down a trap and tethering a ghost towards it. If any member is slimed, they can either clean themselves or be aided by another. If a ghost manages to fully haunt a location, a countdown timer begins, and the Ghostbusters will be required to close down any active rifts and capture the ghost before it runs out, otherwise they lose the match.[4]

Release[]

On 22 March 2022, the release date was mentioned to be in Q4 2022 and is set to be released on the Epic Games Store for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.[5] The game was released on October 18, 2022.[6]

References[]

  1. ^ Leri, Michael (March 22, 2022). "Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed Announced With Release Window". ComingSoon. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
  2. ^ Bankhurst, Adam (March 22, 2022). "Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, a 4v1 Asymmetrical Multiplayer Game, Announced". IGN. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
  3. ^ Fenlon, Wes (March 22, 2022). "Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is a cleverer take on 4v1 multiplayer than you might expect". PC Gamer. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
  4. ^ Trinca, Jim (March 22, 2022). "'Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed' preview: a co-op delight". NME. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  5. ^ "Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed Announced". www.illfonic.com. 2022-03-22. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
  6. ^ Dinsdale, Ryan (August 18, 2022). "Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed Gets October Release Date". IGN. Retrieved August 18, 2022.

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