Switch Owners Can Soon Enjoy Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed – Ecto EditionÂ
Announced for the Nintendo Switch earlier this year, the eagerly awaited Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed – Ecto Edition has made its presence known on the Switch eShop, confirming its imminent arrival on October 19th.
Initially launched on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC last year, this game offers a unique co-op experience where players can take on the roles of either Ghostbusters or, well, the mischievous spirits themselves, in a series of ‘hide and seek’-style gameplay scenarios. It’s structured as a 4-vs-1 setup, wherein a squad of Proton Pack-toting heroes collaborates to apprehend elusive apparitions, a concept that may evoke memories of the Luigi’s Mansion minigame in Nintendo Land.
Players can look forward to both online and offline play options, with AI-controlled opponents available for those who wish to refine their ectoplasmic expertise in solo mode before assembling a team of paranormal investigators. The Switch’s Ecto Edition bundles the base game with all four DLC packages released in 2023. As for technical details, the game is designed to run at 30 frames per second and display in 720p resolution when in handheld mode and 1080p when docked.
The Ecto Edition includes not only the base game but also all four of the DLC drops from 2023, making it a comprehensive package. It’s a multiplayer game that accommodates players of all skill levels. You’ll be stepping into the shoes of one of four Ghostbusters equipped with proton packs, working together to capture elusive ghosts in asymmetrical multiplayer showdowns, either online or offline. As you progress through the game, you’ll unlock various cosmetics and upgrades for both the Ghostbusters and the ghosts, enhancing your gaming experience. The game is meticulously crafted to provide an immersive experience within the Ghostbusters universe, allowing fans to fulfill their ghostbusting fantasies, whether on the hunt or causing mischief.
Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed Ecto Edition features an asymmetrical game mode akin to hide and seek, maintaining the developer’s 4-versus-1 structure. Players can choose to dive into the action solo or join forces with up to four friends. It offers both online and offline single-player modes, complete with bot-assisted gameplay to sharpen your skills.
The game faithfully includes all the iconic gear and gadgets expected in the Ghostbusters universe, from Proton Packs to PKE Meters and Ghost Traps. Players can fully immerse themselves in the Ghostbusters experience, regardless of their familiarity with the franchise. The ghosts, in particular, boast a range of abilities, including object possession and sliming, making haunting various locations a thrilling endeavor. Fans will recognize iconic locales like the Firehouse and Ray’s Occult Books, which serve as the game’s central hub, offering mission selection, character customization, proton pack practice, and exploration opportunities. Moreover, the original film actors, reprising their roles as Ray Stantz and Winston Zeddemore, will lend their voices to the game, accompanied by new characters to enhance the experience. Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed Ecto Edition promises an immersive and entertaining ghost-hunting adventure for players of all backgrounds.