Atari
Ghostbusters: The Video Game - PC
Bottom line: The Atari Ghostbusters: The Video Game is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro software & media category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Save New York City from its latest paranormal plague
- ✓ Backed by Atari's warranty and support channels
Cons
- ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated
Manufacturer description
SynopsisThe Ghostbusters are back in an all-new story penned by the original creators! With Manhattan newly overrun by ghosts and other supernatural creatures, it's up to you to take on the role of a new recruit joining the original film cast of the famous Ghostbusters team. Equipped with a variety of unique weapons and gadgets, you will hunt, fight and capture a wide range of uncanny phantasms and demons in an all-new funny and frightening battle to save New York City from its latest paranormal plague. Ghostbusters: The Video Game features the original film cast from the classic…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Atari Ghostbusters: The Video Game using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro software & media category. Atari's retro software & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for retro software & media of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- Save New York City from its latest paranormal plague
- Fight and capture wide range of uncanny phantasms and demons
- New story penned by original creators
- Features famous voices of original movie cast
- Equipped with a variety of unique weapons and gadgets
Full Specifications
| Brand | Atari |
|---|---|
| Rated | Teen |
| Release date | June 16, 2009 |
| Type of item | Video Game |
| Compatibility | PC |
| Publication Date | June 16, 2009 |
| Computer Platform | PC |
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