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Post by Nester the Lark on Dec 4, 2008 20:37:26 GMT -5
I'm sure you've all heard of Ghostbusters: The Video Game by now. (I thought we had a thread around here for it, but I can't find it.) I've only followed it loosely because even tho I'm interested in it, I've been a bit confused about the Wii version. Well, here's a GamesRadar article that compares the Wii version against the PS3/360 version. Surprisingly, they're quite fond of the motion control in the Wii version: Rather than feeling tacked on as so many Wii games do, the motion controls here do a decent job of approximating both the proton gun and throwing out a trap. Capturing a ghost in the stream kicks off a mini-game where the roving phantasm attempts to escape from the beam. Keep the gun trained on your suspect spirit until it is stunned and then toss out the trap. Getting used to the controls took no time at all, and even at the early stage they felt sharp and responsive.
Over on the PS3, the much better looking version of the game offered limited motion support via Sixaxis but we'd be lying if we said it compared to the Wii controls. They're not even close. To their credit, the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions were smooth and responsive with the standard analog stick/button controls, but pushing an analog stick doesn't really compare to actually waving around a virtual proton pack. Here's a quick breakdown of other differences/similarities, based on what I've heard: - The graphics, obviously. The Wii version looks cartoonish, while the PS3/360 version is more realistic.
- Both games have the same basic story and the same dialog (with the original cast).
- The levels have the same general layout, but the Wii version is a bit simpler and more straightforward, and the environments are not as destructible.
- The Wii version allows two-player co-op in the story mode; the PS3/360 version does not.
- The Wii version features connectivity with the DS in that you can use it as a PKE Meter. (Cool!)
I don't have a problem with cartoonish graphics (otherwise I couldn't explain half of the games in my colloction  ), but in this case, it bothers me on a matter of principal. The fact that they had to toon-up (so to speak) the graphics for the Wii obviously has nothing to do with technology. It was because the developers felt it catered to the Wii's demographic, and frankly, I find that condescending. But other than that, the Wii version has some cool things going for it. And as a fan of the movies, it'll be great to see (or hear) the cast back together again. So, maybe I should pay a bit closer attention to it. |
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Post by Da Robot on Dec 6, 2008 3:45:56 GMT -5
Odd, I'm heard contradictory statements to what you said Nester, from what I'm heard the PS3/360 have online co-op and the DS being used as a PKE device was just a rumor proven to be false. But be happy that the Wii version is better than the PS2 version, as the PS2 version is just a port of the Wii (not the other way around!) and will have features (that's what I'm heard from the developers) say are not possible to do on the PS2. Maybe this will make it up for you. |
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Post by kirbychu on Dec 6, 2008 9:36:48 GMT -5
You know, I've been looking forward to this game for a while... but I just can't decide what console to get it on. Playing first-person games with a controller is difficult for me, which makes me want the Wii version... but then, though I usually love cartoony graphics, I'd like the game to have a look that's more in line with the movies. Plus, I'm an achievement whore. DILEMMA!
And the only trailer I've seen talks about an "all-new story", but features nothing but clips and scenarios from the old movies. Huh?!
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Post by Nester the Lark on Dec 6, 2008 13:08:22 GMT -5
Odd, I'm heard contradictory statements to what you said Nester, from what I'm heard the PS3/360 have online co-op and the DS being used as a PKE device was just a rumor proven to be false. Aw. See? I haven't been keeping up. Sorry for the false info. I'm sad to hear the PKE Meter thing was false. However, the article I linked to states that only the Wii version has co-op: Where the PS3/Xbox 360 and Wii versions diverge again is in the multiplayer aspect. Fighting ghosts sometimes requires a team effort, and if you're playing solo the AI will jump in to help you out. Oddly, only the Wii version offers co-op play. The PS3/Xbox 360 versions will have multiplayer, but will not offer co-op. It's on the third page. |
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Post by Nester the Lark on Dec 14, 2008 16:52:04 GMT -5
Game reactor has a 10 minute preview showing nothing but gameplay. I have admit, I think the game looks a lot better in motion than it does in screenshots. |
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Post by Game Guru on Dec 24, 2008 2:17:57 GMT -5
If they were going to just toon the Wii version up, they should made it look exactly like the Real Ghostbusters cartoon.
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Post by Saim on Jan 1, 2009 23:21:52 GMT -5
Odd, I'm heard contradictory statements to what you said Nester, from what I'm heard the PS3/360 have online co-op and the DS being used as a PKE device was just a rumor proven to be false. But be happy that the Wii version is better than the PS2 version, as the PS2 version is just a port of the Wii (not the other way around!) and will have features (that's what I'm heard from the developers) say are not possible to do on the PS2. Maybe this will make it up for you. Bloody Viacom and their copyright claims! |
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Post by Nester the Lark on Feb 12, 2009 19:58:12 GMT -5
MTV Multiplayer Blog has an interview with Atari producer Todd Slepian about the differences between the Wii and PS360 version of the game. Other than the gameplay mechanics, the story is basically the same as the other versions. The game shares the same dialogue, so the voices of the movie’s cast — Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts and William Atherton — are included as well. “A lot of the audio is shared [with the other versions], and there are some similar cutscenes and dialogue, but there are a lot of differences,” Slepian said. “The level layout is different, some enemies are different and the look and feel of the game is different. I really feel you’ll get a different experience between the Wii and next-gen.”
I asked Slepian since the story was the same if he thought the game would appeal to hardcore gamers or “Ghostbusters” fans who are planning to play the Xbox 360 or PS3 versions. “Well, I think the Wii is geared more towards the younger casual player,” he explained, “but if you really play the game, there’s something for both the casual and hardcore gamer. I think it definitely has appeal to both [audiences].” |
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Post by Nester the Lark on Mar 20, 2009 21:54:06 GMT -5
Apparently, Sigourney Weaver was originally offered the role of Dana Barrett in the new Ghostbusters game, but she turned it down. Then she changed her mind when she heard that Bill Murray was on board, but by then, the game was too far into development for that kind of modification. So this time, Peter Vankman has a new love interest played by Alyssa Milano. Here's a video inteview of her talking about taking on the part. I'm glad to see the humor from the movies is still intact! |
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Post by Nester the Lark on Apr 10, 2009 22:37:06 GMT -5
Here's a whole ton of updates on the Ghostbusters game! First of all, GameTrailers has a 3-part walkthrough of the first level. Part 1Part 2Part 3 (This part seems to have disappeared since I watched it, but maybe it was because there were technical difficulties part way thru.) IGN has a video interview with Dan Akroyd that's pretty cool. And MTV Multiplayer blog has even more comments from Dan Akroyd regarding his involvement, how the game relates to the movies, and what the status is of an actual third movie. EDIT: Here's another bit from a Newsweek interview that I thought was worth adding: Summers: Who got the best digital makeover? You? Ernie Hudson? Slimer?
Aykroyd: Honestly, I love the way we look in the Wii platform, because it resembles the animation that was done in "The Incredibles." Anybody who looks like an Incredible is automatically a superhero. |
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Post by Nester the Lark on Apr 17, 2009 22:14:48 GMT -5
4-HIT RUSH! Here is a new trailer specifically for the Wii version of the game, and it looks generally awesome. It's a little weird seeing the Columbia Pictures logo with the "Sony Pictures" tag attached to a game for the Wii. |
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Post by Savage Adam on May 6, 2009 17:50:07 GMT -5
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Post by kirbychu on May 6, 2009 18:17:42 GMT -5
Not very good at reading, huh? It's coming out for PS2 and 3 earlier than it is for Wii and 360 in Europe only. Even then, Europe is still getting the Wii and 360 versions, just later. |
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Post by Savage Adam on May 6, 2009 18:55:28 GMT -5
Eh, someone else gave me that link, and I didn't have the time to read through it.
Still, this kinda sucks.
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), but in this case, it bothers me on a matter of principal. The fact that they had to toon-up (so to speak) the graphics for the Wii obviously has nothing to do with technology. It was because the developers felt it catered to the Wii's demographic, and frankly, I find that condescending.
