Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed – Ecto Edition Haunts the Switch eShop This Week

Get ready to hunt or haunt in this spooky multiplayer adventure

Illfonic, the publisher and developer behind Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, has unveiled the upcoming release of the “Ecto Edition” for the Nintendo Switch, landing on the Switch eShop on October 19th. Originally launched on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC last year, this co-op ghost-hunting game offers a unique 4-vs-1 gameplay experience where you can play as a Ghostbuster or a mischievous ghost in thrilling ‘hide and seek’-style matches. Think of it as a larger-scale version of the Luigi’s Mansion minigame from Nintendo Land.

With both online and offline gameplay options, players can go solo with an AI opponent to practice their spectral skills before joining forces with friends. The “Ecto Edition” for the Switch includes the base game along with all four DLC packages from 2023. The game is optimized to run at 30fps in handheld mode at 720p and 1080p while docked.

In Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed,

players can join the ranks of the iconic Ghostbusters team, armed with Proton Packs, PKE Meters, and Ghost Traps, providing an authentic ghostbusting experience. As a Ghostbuster, your mission is to capture elusive ghosts in asymmetrical multiplayer battles set in unique locations. As you progress, you can unlock cosmetics and upgrades for both Ghostbusters and Ghosts, enhancing the gameplay experience. The game offers a fun, easy-to-learn, and exciting multiplayer experience.

Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is an asymmetrical game of hide and seek, featuring a 4-vs-1 setup where players can either become new Ghostbusters or the formidable Ghost itself. It’s a versatile game that can be played solo or with friends, offering both online and offline single-player modes with bot-assisted play.

This supernatural adventure incorporates the beloved Ghostbusters gear and gadgets, including Proton Packs, PKE Meters, and Ghost Traps, providing a nostalgic experience for fans and a thrilling one for newcomers to the Ghostbusters universe. As a ghost, you’ll possess objects and engage in sliming and other activities to haunt the various locations. The game’s hub includes iconic locations like the Firehouse and Ray’s Occult Books, where players can choose missions, customize their characters, and practice their proton pack skills. Plus, you can enjoy the voices of the original film actors reprising their roles, such as Ray Stantz and Winston Zeddemore.

Pre-orders for Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed Ecto Edition are now available on the Nintendo Switch eShop for £17.99 / $19.99. Are you ready to take on the supernatural world and make the call for some ghostbusting action? Share your thoughts in the comments.