There’s something strange…in the gaming world. Yup, that’s right, it’s the Ghostbusters. Terminal Reality and Red Fly Studio bring fans a next-generation gaming version of one of the most popular and long-lasting franchises around with Ghostbusters: The Video Game.

The game takes place in 1991, shortly after the second film, and you play as the newest member of the Ghostbusters team. You don’t have much time to get accustomed to the job, though, as ghosts and ghouls are sprouting up all over Manhattan. You must now join the rest of the Ghostbusters as they battle their way through the city and investigate the cause of the new phenomena, encountering loads of specters along the way.

Ghostbusters: The Video Game should be a blast for fans and non-fans alike. For one thing, you get to see familiar old characters like Slimer while fighting a plethora of new spirits. You also get to choose from a few different weapons. In addition to the classic proton pack, there’s the “shock blast,” which shoots out a scattered mist of energy.

Another cool feature of this game is the selection of gadgets. Ghostbuster technology is always interesting, like a device that lets you find hidden ghosts and ectoplasm.

Ghostbusters: The Video Game tells a new story in the Ghostbusters saga while preserving the stuff that made the original films great. As a matter of fact, all four members of the original Ghostbusters cast lent their voices to the game, and a couple even helped write the script.

Who knows what’s next for the franchise? A new movie is said to be in the works, but so far, the Ghostbusters revival is only in this new game. You shouldn’t worry about running into any New York City phantoms any time soon, but if you happen to run into a 100-foot marshmallow man, you know who to call.

By Joe Legato