Ghostbusters: The Video Game is a 2009 based on the . developed the , , and versions, while Red Fly Studio developed the , , and versions. The game was released after several delays in development and multiple publisher changes. In North America, all versions of the game were published by , while in Europe, the PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, and PlayStation 3 versions were published by . A for the with the same title was developed by and released at the same time, albeit with substantial differences in the gameplay and story.
The single-player campaign is the same for the Xbox 360, Windows, and PlayStation 3 versions of the game. The Wii and PS2 versions have a significantly different campaign, but the stories are mostly identical.
The game is a , placing players in the role of a new recruit to the Ghostbusters team known as "the ". Players control the Rookie's movements as he explores the environments of each level, seeking out activities and ghosts, either alone or in conjunction with the other Ghostbusters. Players can switch to a by equipping the Rookie with a PKE Meter and goggles. In this mode, paranormal items are highlighted and the PKE Meter helps direct players to ghosts or haunted artifacts.
