Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord
Release Date: October 26, 2023
Action, FPP, movies, ghosts, co-op, Meta Quest / Oculus, action adventure, PlayStation VR, VR, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
OpenCritic
A VR FPP action adventure game based on the license of an iconic film series. Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord has us playing as a titular Ghostbuster, tasked with defeating the titular spirit.
Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord is an action adventure game based on the Ghostbusters license, originating from an iconic movie series. It was developed by nDreams, also responsible for games such as Phantom: Covert Ops and Fracked, with VR in mind.
Plot
Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord is set in the same world as the movies. We play as an original character leading the Ghostbusters HQ in San Francisco, tasked with repelling the threat of the titular Ghost Lord. First, however, we must face other visitors from the afterlife. Similarly to how it was presented in the original movies, ghost hunting here is humorous and doesn't take itself too seriously.
Mechanics
Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord is a first-person game (FPP). We must traverse various locations in San Francisco and capture ghosts using a retro-futuristic proton pack. By completing quests we gradually approach the final battle against the Ghost Lord.
Game modes
Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord supports singleplayer and four player co-op.
Technical aspects
Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord makes use of a colorful, cartoonish artstyle. The game is full of references to the Ghostbusters movies, such as the returning weapon designs and iconic sound effects.
Videos and Screens
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COGconnected: 73 / 100 by Jaz Sagoo
Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord nails aspects of the experience but its lack of structure hinders the overall package. Using the famous tools from the franchise has never felt better and faithfully captures the feeling of being a Ghostbuster, however, the lack of focus on the narrative gives no context to missions. Fighting against spirits is a blast with friends but doesn’t hold up in single player. Although busting feels good, more attention to the story and its progression is needed.
TheSixthAxis: 7 / 10 by Dominic Leighton
Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord proves that VR 'bustin makes you feel good. It'll feel even better with a group of friends though.
Video Chums: 3 / 5 by A.J. Maciejewski
It may have a promising gameplay premise but Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord would have been better as a story-driven adventure.
Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord Summary
Platforms:
PC Windows
PlayStation 5
Developer: nDreams
Publisher: Sony Pictures Virtual Reality
Age restrictions: 12+
