After finishing the game, I'd like to see an “instant action” option where the player can choose the area and the type of ghost he wants to face. Why not add a ghost editor while at it; the player will be able to choose the shape and colors, if the ghost is offensive/defensive, the type of attack, if it's a cat and mouse game or hardcore fight. The editor will add a “random vulnerability” to keep things interesting.
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After finishing the game, I'd like to see a bonus level where the player can live the final Ghostbusters scene.
My suggestion:
The level will start under the lightnings, in front of the stairs that leads to the roof.
When outside, you see the gatekeeper/keymaster transforming into the terrordogs.
They go take their position, the player move forward and turn right to face a blinding light.
The view adjusts and the temple appears.
Gozer makes her entrance and the player hear Egon's voice.
“It's Gozer” “Thought that Gozer was a man” “it's whatever it wants to be”…
The camera makes the player advance a few steps and you hear Ray's speachs.
When Gozer ask the question “Are you a god?” the ultimate choice will be left to the player.
If the player select “no”, Gozer will say “then die” and zap the player to the edge.
A short movie sequence follow where Winston tells Ray to say “Yes”.
Back in position, when the player opens fire, Gozer jump behind the player.
If the player ignore Gozer and try to cross the streams on the portal, she will attack and win.
If the player shoots Gozer, she'll disapear, and Egon will say “that looks extraordinary bad”
If the player select “yes”, Gozer will paralyse the other members of the team and add “then die” A dual follow.
Gozer's attacks consist of lightning strikes from her hands.
She can also create slime on the floor to make the player fall.
Gozer always stay in position and will never run away from the particle thrower.
She can also create an invisible shield from her palm that will deflect the streams.
When she moves, it'll be slowly, reflecting her power and assurance.
The player will need to block the lightning strikes with his particle thrower.
The player must not approach the terror dogs or it'll be game over.
When the player strikes gozer, she'll disapear and Egon will say “that looks extraordinary bad”
A short clip about the earthquake follows and Gozer makes her speach “… choose and perish”.
StayPuft appears and the game continu as he walks on the church.
The player will need to open fire with his teamates and run away from the flames.
After Egon suggest to cross the streams, Staypuft's hand appear and the player'll have to dodge.
With the others, the player will take position in front of the portal and cross the streams.
With the joystick, you'll need to control, hold and keep the streams on the portal, fighting against its energy until the streams cross.
Movie sequence at the end, etc.
You know, we can almost compare Ghostbusters with Starwars, just becose of the ending. Each has its own signature scene. When you play a starwars game, it's impossible to forget the deathstar, you just want to go launch your proton torpedo. Ghostbusters is like that, you just want to beat Gozer and cross the streams on the portal. I want that bonus stage!