Ghostbusters (2016) is a co-op brawler with twin-stick shooting, upgradeable weapons, and a tone that leans more arcade than simulator. If you come in expecting the slower puzzle-routing feel of the older games, this one is a very different beast.
The big draw here is local co-op. You and up to three friends move through Manhattan levels, blast ghosts, lock down enemy waves, and juggle crowd control while the game keeps tossing fresh paranormal nonsense at you.
It is a simpler Ghostbusters game than some of the heavier entries, but it does have its own charm when you meet it halfway and treat it like a fast, light team-up game.
Release, developer, and credits
- Platforms: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC
- Release year: 2016
- Developer: FireForge Games
- Publisher: Activision
How Ghostbusters (2016) plays
This game is built around 2-4 player local co-op, twin-stick shooting, and weapon-swapping on the fly. Instead of exploring one big city map or working through a tight puzzle-platform loop, you are moving through self-contained combat stages with regular enemy rushes and short objective beats.
That makes it much easier to pick up than some of the older Ghostbusters games, but it also means the fun depends a lot on whether you enjoy the combat rhythm and the couch co-op vibe.
What stands out about this one
- local co-op is the main selling point
- each Ghostbuster gets distinct weapon options
- the structure is closer to an arcade action game than a traditional Ghostbusters sim
- it uses an original story set after the 2016 movie
How long to beat Ghostbusters (2016)
HowLongToBeat currently lists these rough player-reported times for Ghostbusters:
- Main Story: about 6h 27m
- Main + Extra: about 7h 34m
- Completionist: about 18h 42m
Source: HowLongToBeat – Ghostbusters
These numbers can shift over time as more players log their runs.
Description from the box
Have you and your friends been experiencing paranormal activity? Grab your Proton Pack and join the Ghostbusters as you explore Manhattan, blast ghosts, and trap runaway ghouls.
- Play with friends in a 2-4 player local co-op campaign.
- Battle both new and familiar ghosts, including Slimer, Gertrude Eldridge, Sparky, and more.
- Swap weapons during combat, with different options for each character.
- Play through an original story that continues after the events of the movie.
If nothing else, this one earns points for understanding that a Ghostbusters game should let friends make a mess together.
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