Dead by Daylight vs Ghostbusters Spirits Unleashed!
94This week's video is looking at the new Asymmetrical Horror Game, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed. I think the best way to explain it and look at it's design is to compare it to the market leader, Dead by Daylight. We're seeking to discover if the general DbD player base would feel at home playing Ghostbusters whilst also describing and reviewing it's design! I have very much enjoyed the game but it's not without it's issues so let's delve into it a little bit!
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