{"id":1840,"date":"2019-10-16T10:50:40","date_gmt":"2019-10-16T08:50:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.senses.se\/en\/review-ghostbusters-the-video-game-remastered\/"},"modified":"2025-05-09T18:03:36","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T16:03:36","slug":"review-ghostbusters-the-video-game-remastered","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.senses.se\/en\/review-ghostbusters-the-video-game-remastered\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Ghostbusters \u2013 The Video Game Remastered"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ghostbusters<\/a><\/strong> emerged following the premiere of the cult classic Blues Brothers<\/a><\/strong> in 1980. Dan Aykroyd<\/strong>, screenwriter and star as Elwood Blues<\/strong>, conceived a “sequel” where he and John Belushi<\/strong> (Joliet Jake Blues)<\/strong> would hunt ghosts in space, initially titled Ghostbusters<\/em>. Reportedly, the original script was extensive and deemed unfilmable given the technology and budget constraints of the 1980s. Consequently, it took four years for the first Ghostbusters<\/em> film to materialize. The space setting and John Belushi (1949-1982)<\/strong> were replaced, resulting in the film we know and love, starring Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray<\/strong>, Harold Ramis (1944-2014)<\/strong>, and Ernie Hudson<\/strong>. The initial film’s success was significant, yet Ghostbusters II<\/a><\/strong> wouldn’t premiere for another five years. In the interim, the animated series The Real Ghostbusters<\/a><\/strong> served as my introduction to the franchise, and it remains surprisingly enjoyable even today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Following Ghostbusters II<\/em>, rumors circulated regarding a potential third film, with numerous animated iterations considered, but no live-action adaptation materialized. In 2009, a notable event occurred: the original cast reunited to lend their voices to Ghostbusters – The Video Game<\/strong>. This game can be considered the Ghostbusters 3<\/strong> many fans had anticipated. The narrative is compelling and serves as a worthy sequel. In contrast, the Ghostbusters<\/a><\/strong>-remake<\/a>, released in 2016, opted for a completely new universe, separate from the established films and games. This decision felt misguided and ultimately proved unsuccessful. While the new cast was appealing and some scenes were enjoyable, certain jokes detracted from the overall experience. However, this review focuses on Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Players assume the role of a new recruit joining the original Ghostbusters team on their missions. Keeping pace with the seasoned professionals proves to be a challenging endeavor. Receiving witty remarks from a characteristically grumpy Peter Venkman<\/strong> provides a surreal, yet authentic experience. The music, environments, and other elements are meticulously recreated, contributing to an immersive and impressive game. As a dedicated fan, I found myself appreciating the numerous, well-crafted details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Slimer’s name originated in the animated series and his design is based on John Belushi.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered<\/em> was initially released a decade ago. While the graphics have been enhanced in this remastered version, certain aspects reveal its age. The character movements, for instance, can appear somewhat rigid, and the facial models could benefit from greater expressiveness. However, these are relatively minor issues. The following video illustrates the differences between the original and remastered versions, highlighting the updated textures while retaining the original animation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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