Ghostbusters Game a Hit with Younger Gamers

I’ve had the new Ghostbusters game for only a few hours, and while I’m enjoying it for what it is, I’m not overly enthusiastic about it. In fact, many of the feelings I had about the latest TMNT game are flooding back into my head as I play through this. It’s fun for a while, but the repetitive nature of the game quickly takes over and all of a sudden, well, it is not so much fun anymore. However, there is another member of my family with an entirely different opinion.

Like TMNT, my six year old son Logan is absolutely LOVING this Ghostbusters game, and I have to say, playing the game with him is actually more exciting than playing the game itself. I get to see what excites him, which frankly, is what excited me about Ghostbusters back in the day. This has become the perfect way to introduce the next generation of my family to something that made my childhood so enjoyable.

But Logan doesn’t just love the idea of Ghostbusters; he actually likes what he is playing. The difficulty level is high enough for him that there is some challenge, and repetitive movements and mechanics just don’t phase him. In reality, I don’t think repetitiveness phases many six year olds, regardless of who they are. Whether it was collecting each levels various hidden items, trapping larger ghosts, or mowing down round after rounds of other enemies, he seems to be really enjoying the entire experience. It’s impossible to wipe that happy expression of his face.

While I was basically done with the game a few hours after starting, he’s still going strong and moving through the game at a fairly decent pace. When asked how much he likes it, I get the usual “This is the best game ever.” While I’m not sure the game is worth the 50-60 dollars it costs at retail, for a child…it might be worth it just to see the sheer enjoyment they have. And as one of the few couch cooperative games on the Xbox One and PS4, its a nice way to share some of your childhood with your children.