Nerds That Geek Gaming Flashback - 'Ghostbusters: The Video Game'

Written by John Edward Betancourt

Growing up in the 1980's, there was one thing that so many kids wanted to be when they grew up...a Ghostbuster.  They owned the Proton Pack, the Trap, and every single figure that was out there, along with the Ecto-1 of course because the movie was such an incredible experience that no one wanted it to end. 

But despite the joys that the toy line brought everyone through the years, along with a healthy dose of cosplay once adulthood settled in...the chance to become a Ghostbuster and save the world from evil spirits never truly materialized...that is until 2009 when Atari decided to blow the fan base away by giving us, Ghostbusters: The Video Game.

This was the game that every Ghostbusters fan had been waiting for, the chance to strap on a Proton Pack and save New York alongside the heroes we have come to know and love and well...this is a game that certainly did not disappoint when it came to the experience. The majority of the original cast returned to lend their voices and their likeness to these iconic characters and the love and care that went into building a pseudo Ghostbusters III was enough to leave a smile plastered on your face throughout the entire game.

After all, everything you ever loved about the franchise can be found in this game. From Stay Puft to Slimer, all the classics are here, but the game doesn't rest at simply feeding you spoonfuls of nostalgia, there's plenty of what made the first film so wonderful here as well since the game manages to seamlessly blend horror and comedy before your eyes, giving you some genuinely creepy and chilling moments and well, if you're not a fan of spiders, there's one section of this game that may not go over well with you, so fair warning if you haven't had the chance to play this one yet. 

But most importantly, the story is what stands out here. It serves as a grand conclusion to the trilogy we always wanted and at several points during the game, it feels as though you're watching an animated feature instead of playing a game and it's simply a magical experience through and through and I certainly hope this game gets the remastered treatment on next generation consoles so not only can it look better than before, but perhaps they can add a few new surprises to the fold as well, like those segments/levels that are rumored to have never made the final cut. Either way, if you're a fan of the franchise in any capacity this is a game to own, simply because of the fact it's a trip down memory lane, and a childhood dream come to life.

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