Ghostbusters: The Video Game
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War Drum Studios
Published_By:
Atari
Released On:
16 Jun 2009
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The official sequel to the two Ghostbusters movies, Ghostbusters: The Video Game , puts the player in control of Rookie, the newest member of the Ghostbusters. A mysterious ghostly shock wave flows through New York City, prompting the Ghostbusters to begin an investigation. Over the course of the game, they will return to many locations from the movies and meet returning characters as well as some new locations and characters.
As the Rookie, the player must explore levels to find and capture any ghosts while being assisted by fellow Ghostbusters following you. A ghost must first be weakened using any of the proton pack weapon modes it is vulnerable to, then by dragging the stunned ghost to a trap placed by the player or their teammates. Other enemy types must be defeated by first revealing a weak point and then pulling it out with the proton pack's blast stream, or by simply dealing enough damage to the enemy. If the Rookie takes too much damage themselves, they will be knocked unconscious, and their allies will attempt to get to them and help them back up.
The game features a unique blend of exploration and action gameplay, with the Rookie receiving upgrades to their proton pack automatically over the course of the game. By finding scanner entries, the Rookie can increase their health and unlock new abilities. The game also offers co-op play for two players on the Wii version, allowing them to team up and tackle the game's challenges together.
The PS2 version shares the same story, level settings, and most of the dialogue as the Xbox360/PS3/Windows version, but with some notable differences. Levels are condensed, redesigned, and occasionally completely removed, while the art assets were changed to a cartoon-like style. The game lacks an online mode compared to the high-definition version, but makes up for it with its unique co-op play feature.
UPC-A:
711719117155 (United Kingdom)
UPC-A:
711719117353 (France)
Sony PN:
SCES-55571 (United Kingdom)
Sony PN:
SCES-55571/FRE (France)
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Media Type:
DVD-ROM
Number of Offline Players:
1 Player
Sound Capabilities:
Dolby Pro Logic II
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Pressure/Touch Sensitive
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a paranormal action game where players join the Ghostbusters as an Experimental Equipment Technician. You'll utilize untested gear to hunt, track, and capture various ghosts and supernatural entities across New York City.
Story
Welcome, Rookie
As the premiere paranormal containment agency in New York City, business is booming and the Ghostbusters are shorthanded. It is our pleasure to offer you the chance to join us as an Experimental Equipment Technician.
This is not just a fancy title. It means you'll be carrying newly created (and untested) hardware that, if not handled correctly, could blow you clear into New Jersey.
With a brand-new, upgraded set of ghostbusting equipment, you'll hunt, track, wrangle, capture and neutralise everything from ethereal manifestations to Class 5 Full Roaming Vapors.
This opportunity will allow you to join the booming and exciting business of paranormal investigations. It's a growing industry with many expanding opportunities, so right now is a great time to join.
So strap on your unlicensed nuclear collider, fire up your Neutrona Wand and find out.
Sincerely,
Dr. Raymond Stantz PhD
Owner and Proprietor, Ghostbusters
June 16, 1991
417 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10016
How to Play
GETTING STARTED
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open button
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memory card slot 2
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memory card slot 1
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controller port 1
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controller port 2
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disc cover
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on/standby/
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reset button
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IR receiver
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USB connectors
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions supplied with your system. Check that the system is turned on (the on/standby indicator is green).
Insert the Ghostbusters: The Video Game disc in the system with the label side facing up. Attach game controllers and other peripherals as appropriate. Follow the on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software.
Memory Card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2)
To save game settings and progress, insert a memory card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2) into MEMORY CARD slot 1 of your PlayStation®2 system. You can load saved game data from the same memory card or any memory card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2) containing previously saved games. You need a minimum of 56KB of free space available.
STARTING UP
PROFILE CREATION
You can create new profiles at the locker menu. Use the directional buttons or left analog stick to select a locker and press the button to interact with its contents.
Select an empty locker with a Ghostbusters emblem to begin creating a new profile. Select a gender and a difficulty level. You will then be taken to the profile selection menu.
PROFILE SELECTION
You can select an existing profile at the locker menu. Select an existing locker with a level image to select a profile.
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To begin playing a profile, select the Ghostbusters jumpsuit.
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To change options, select the PKE (Psycho Kinetic Energy) Meter.
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To wipe the profile, select the towel.
The profile's character and difficulty will be displayed in the back.
DUALSHOCK®2 ANALOG CONTROLLER
Only the DUALSHOCK®2 analog controller is supported by this software. Operation using any other controller cannot be guaranteed.
To play the game, connect a DUALSHOCK®2 analog controller to controller port 1. You can turn the vibration function of the DUALSHOCK®2 analog controller ON and OFF in the Options Menu.
The mode indicator of the DUALSHOCK®2 analog controller is locked in analog mode. Control using the analog sticks is always possible when playing this game.
In this manual, in any case where the directional buttons are used for controls, the left analog stick may be used as well.
FIREHOUSE
The Firehouse serves as your main hub between missions.
REPLAYING LEVELS
At any time in the Firehouse you can access completed levels by interacting with the TV on the second floor.
TOBIN'S GUIDE
Tobin's Guide contains all the art pages and scanned ghosts that you find throughout the game. This encyclopedia of ghostly knowledge is in the basement.
LOCKERS
You can switch profiles by interacting with the lockers on the first floor.
ECTO-1
When you are ready to start the next mission, simply go to Ecto-1 on the first floor.
PAUSE MENU
FIREHOUSE
Quit the current mission and return to the Firehouse.
Help
Tobin's Guide
Options
Firehouse
TOBIN'S GUIDE
Important information earned by scanning ghosts with the PKE Meter.
HELP
Access helpful gameplay information.
OPTIONS
AUDIO
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Adjust volume
VIDEO
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Options
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Audio
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Video
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Gameplay
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Unlocks
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Adjust brightness
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Display subtitles
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Field Guide Popups
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Display Tutorials
GAMEPLAY
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Autosave
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Enable Aim Assistance
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Enable Vibration
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Toggle Y Invert
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Horizontal Sensitivity
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Vertical Sensitivity
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Aim Speed
UNLOCKS
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Display Unlockables
WRANGLING
Press the directional button to equip the Blast Stream. While the cursor is over the ghost, hold the R2 button to fire the Blast Stream and weaken them.
The ghost's almost had it! Slam him in any direction you want to stun him! While firing the Blast Stream, hold the cursor on the ghost to wrangle it.
Press the button to toss a trap. Maneuver the ghost into the trap using the left analog stick or the right analog stick.
Continue to hold down the R2 button. Wait for the slam arrow to appear, then move the right analog stick in the direction of the arrow to slam the ghost. Continue slamming the ghost in the direction of the arrows when they appear.
Congratulations on a successful capture!
Controls
left analog stick
Move
right analog stick
Turn/Look/Aim/Slam
R2 Button
Primary Fire/Scan Ghosts
L2 Button
Secondary Fire
directional button ↑
Equip Blast Stream/Boson Dart
directional button →
Equip PKE Meter/PKE Goggles
directional button ←
Equip Stasis Beam/Shock Blast
directional button ↓
Equip Slime Blower/Slime Mines
A button
Throw Ghost Trap
A button while over an Interact Circle
Interact/Pick up Ghost Trap
O button
Target Lock Camera
X button
Wipe off slime/Revive Buster
START button
Pause/Options Menu
SELECT button
Field Guide
Items & Weapons
BLAST STREAM
Using the Proton Pack's particle accelerator, the Neutrona Wand releases a concentrated stream of protons that fluctuates as it reaches its target. The fluctuations of the blast beam tend to cause extensive property damage.
BOSON DARTS
Boson Darts are super de-polarized bursts of extremely volatile, but very effective, boson particles. Boson particles quickly overheat the Proton Pack, so sparse usage is recommended.
SLIME BLOWER MARK 2
Black slime is only vulnerable to the Plasma Distribution System. Use the Slime Blower to vaporize and eliminate black slime. Only the Slime Blower can exorcize possessed humans or objects.
SLIME MINE
When a Slime Mine explodes, a large area or radius is affected. A fully charged Slime Mine will deliver more damage and produce a larger blast radius.
SHOCK BLAST
The Shock Blast expels a conical pattern of stripped dark matter particles that diffuse quickly in the atmosphere. It is very powerful at close range but less accurate and less potent the farther you are from your target.
STASIS STREAM
The Stasis Stream emits a high-capacity stream of order-reversed particles that hypobond to ectoplasmic matter, effectively immobilizing ghosts. The Stasis Stream has nothing to do with cold, but the effect is similar.
CONTAINMENT TRAP
Deploy a Containment Trap when a ghost is wrangled. Lower the ghost into the trap for holding until it can be deposited in the Containment Grid at the Firehouse.
PKE METER
The PKE Meter measures electromagnetic fluctuations like a divining rod: point it at psychokinetic energy, and it heats up. Scan ghosts to add their paranormal information to your electronic Tobin's Spirit Guide.
PKE GOGGLES
The Goggles may be enabled whenever you have your PKE Meter equipped. They'll allow you to view otherwise invisible paranormal and ectoplasmic activity.
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