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Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered |OT| Bustin' makes me feel good!
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Seems like it. I've also heard only people playing via a disc were having the problem, but not 100% sure if that's true.
Got Switch physical at EB games (Canada) ; I noticed download on eshop is only 3.3GB and it shows with the low res pre-rendered cutscenes, but everything else runs great. seems to be 1080/720p 30fps docked/portable
The real star is the original cast here (i played the game in 2009 briefly so it's still mostly brand new to me). I'm less enthused about the gameplay. It's way to easy to fail missions and I end up having to repeat segments of the missions trying to figure out what to do next. The aut-save does help though as backtracking is minimal, but the game wants to be an action shooter when you dont control like that.
The best parts are when you're fighting and capturing ghosts. Worst parts so far for me are when they swarm you with innane stuff like marshmallow minions or candelabras while your madly trying to figure out where to go next.
The UI is also showing its age, as its not easy to spot fallen comrades to revive them. A solid B- type game that is lifted by the amazing license, good port job and voice acting.
The real star is the original cast here (i played the game in 2009 briefly so it's still mostly brand new to me). I'm less enthused about the gameplay. It's way to easy to fail missions and I end up having to repeat segments of the missions trying to figure out what to do next. The aut-save does help though as backtracking is minimal, but the game wants to be an action shooter when you dont control like that.
The best parts are when you're fighting and capturing ghosts. Worst parts so far for me are when they swarm you with innane stuff like marshmallow minions or candelabras while your madly trying to figure out where to go next.
The UI is also showing its age, as its not easy to spot fallen comrades to revive them. A solid B- type game that is lifted by the amazing license, good port job and voice acting.
What's wrong with the cut scenes? Are they pre-rendered FMVs with bad compression?
I wouldn't say "bad compression" but they are noticeably worse than gameplay.
Yep, that's what happened. I uninstalled it, then reinstalled the game and went off to have dinner. I left the game on the main menu but turned off the TV. I came back and started it up and had no problems. So dumb. The game "installs" super quick when you out the disc in. Is it so hard to state it's still installing on the main menu?
I always thought I had this in my Steam library, but after a while hunting for it yesterday I realized I never did, confusing it with the X360 version I played via BC on the Xbox One.
Seeing some of the comments here on the remaster, I wasn't too persuaded to pay the premium for such a rush job, nonetheless on the EGS. So a quick Dorito search popped up that the original PC release was still available digitally via Amazon for under $10. It has to authenticate initially to validate the license key, but confirmed those servers are still up and working.
So, I saved $15 and didn't have to give Epic a dime. ;)
While TAA does help, I could run this game at 4K downsampling even with a GTX970 which is far superior than the blur inducing TAA.
This is a half assed remaster if I've ever seen one, certainly up there with one of the worst.
So, I just got the platinum. Feels good, man, especially after how that shitty multiplayer screwed me out of the PS3 one ten years back.
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This game in 4K on PS4 Pro was badass. The frame rate was smooth for about 95% of the time, IIRC looking better than the PC Steam port. It's super weird seeing the GC cutscenes in such poor condition (I remember the GOW Collection team saying such is super hard to restore and clean up). The in-game cutscenes looked decent, save for some weird stuttering with the character models or the background (check the bricked walls during this - the lines jump)
Still, it was great to replay this classic again, Sure, a lot needs to be fixed, patch wise, but well worth the $30.
My notes:
This game in 4K on PS4 Pro was badass. The frame rate was smooth for about 95% of the time, IIRC looking better than the PC Steam port. It's super weird seeing the GC cutscenes in such poor condition (I remember the GOW Collection team saying such is super hard to restore and clean up). The in-game cutscenes looked decent, save for some weird stuttering with the character models or the background (check the bricked walls during this - the lines jump)
Still, it was great to replay this classic again, Sure, a lot needs to be fixed, patch wise, but well worth the $30.
Had a crash on the PS4 version that restarted the console. Then on the same level, second to last, I had a cutscene with no picture but the sound was playing. That one happened on both playthroughs.
Got the plat now so I'll be selling it on. The game was still decent but this was a definite quick and cheap remaster.
Got the plat now so I'll be selling it on. The game was still decent but this was a definite quick and cheap remaster.
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I believe it is. Oddly enough, it is only mentioned on the physical copy box and not the Xbox Store.
Loved this game on PS3, they did a great job of making a sequel in game form.
Just got back from watching the original movie at the cinema (35th anniversary limited re-release) still a brilliant movie and it was great being able to see it on the big screen. It's made me want to play this game again, might have to buy the remaster now.
Just got back from watching the original movie at the cinema (35th anniversary limited re-release) still a brilliant movie and it was great being able to see it on the big screen. It's made me want to play this game again, might have to buy the remaster now.
Hey folks, just wanted to check in.
We've received few reports about cutscenes and Xbox crashes. Also, PC crashes. I'll try to give an update on things, but for now I'm just here to tell that we know about issues.
We've received few reports about cutscenes and Xbox crashes. Also, PC crashes. I'll try to give an update on things, but for now I'm just here to tell that we know about issues.
Cemetery?
I played in experienced difficulty, basically the equivalent of 'normal' or the middle setting and I died multiple times on set pieces because the game sometimes swarms you with enemies and expect you to figure out how to proceed next. (usually killing enough mobs to trigger the next part of the mission or just booking it to the next checkpoint)
It's my biggest gripe with the game.
It's an unecessary padding to extend playtime.
I think it only gets hard during one point in the game, fucking cherubs. But the rest was pretty easy on normal for the most part especially when you have bought all upgrades for the streams. Outside of the cherub incident I probably died twice in the rest of the game.
It can be a slog on Professional because your teammates go down constantly and you have to go revive them. But I'm on the next-to-last level playing a few hours a day, so it's not too rough. I'd imagine Normal is much easier. There are some weird spikes where you get stuck until you figure out the trick to a certain boss etc.
Yes, that sounds about right and I say that as a big fan of the game. Having to defend yourself with slow movement speed from quick blind-spot attacks is frustrating and then you add on top of having to babysit your fellow Ghostbusters, it really sours the experience. This thankfully only happens a few times in the game.
I think this could've been avoided by offering a stat upgrade system in addition to your weapon upgrades. Like, a "Ectoplasm-Resistant Suit" or something to buff you and your AI partners's defense.
Anyway, I'm still debating whether to pick this up on PS4 or Switch. Switch seems to be the most stable port (not to mention the portability factor) but man, I'd like to have 60fps...
Wii version was almost a complete different game, and had better gameplay, but some reviewer back than did not like the cartoony graphics.
I dunno about better gameplay. I remember the game getting pretty repetitive towards the end and I actually had it straight-up crash on me two times during the final battle.
I did like how the story played out a bit in some parts in that version, though.
Motion controls I think was the 'better gameplay'. I never played the Wii version but the SwitchUp review mentioned their disappointment the Switch version did not marry the motion controls in since the Switch has Joycon pointers.
I made a post with all the differences, the Wii version isn't just cartoony, it is chopped up, censored and missing significant content.
For those who missed it
When you finish the game on Normal you unlock Ghostbusters II's flight suite. And when you finish on Hard, you unlock the gold Proton Pack. There is a weird bug with GB2's flight suit though (at least on PS4). It shows the classic logo on top of GB2's logo (I took a screenshot showing said bug):
Good to know. I didn't have access to that suit back then as it was a preorder bonus for North American players only. It's weird that they didn't fix that.
I already have it. I bought it on the shop, and also bought the physical to keep unopened lol.
More or less. Whenever something comes around that I've loved since forever ago, I'll try and get at least something to keep. I love my Lego Ghostbusteres headquarters, but I couldn't NOT build that lol.
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Anyone know how and/or when you can switch into the Ghostbusters 2 outfit? I just completed the game on Experienced difficulty and started up a new game on Professional difficulty. Can't seem to find anywhere you can change it.
Edit: I found out how. So weird you can only equip it on the main menu.
Edit: I found out how. So weird you can only equip it on the main menu.
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Finally sat down and watched the two movies yesterday and started the game last night. Gonna be honest here, since I got it on switch and don't need to impress anyone with trophies I'm playing on casual as I'm basically just looking for an entertaining October experience and not a challenge.
Finished the Sedgewick hotel in my first play session and I'm remembering how much fun I had when this first came out. Excited to keep going with it.
Finished the Sedgewick hotel in my first play session and I'm remembering how much fun I had when this first came out. Excited to keep going with it.
There's rumble but it doesn't seem to be HD, it's pretty clumsy feeling, just massive bursts when they happen
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Updates for the PC and Xbox One versions were released today. PS4 update is coming soon.
List of issues fixed:
List of issues fixed:
My Switch version just updated to 1.2. Guessing that's just the same patch as above the other systems got last week or so.
Edit: Oh here are notes from the Facebook page.
Edit: Oh here are notes from the Facebook page.
I will only buy this port if they actually release the multiplayer mode. I have a feeling that that's not going to happen though, and that it will quietly get forgotten about.