70
The amount of content is a bit disappointing. Three levels just aren’t enough nowadays, despite a handful of variations on each. The fact that they play out exactly the same way every time doesn’t help, either. Playing through solo or with a buddy is definitely worth an afternoon, though, regardless of the game’s relatively short legs.
75
For light gun fans Ghost Squad is a must play though, and at $30 it won’t break the bank to purchase this one. At the end of the day, Ghost Squad is simply a fun arcade experience, and certainly worth a look.
70
The game is no masterpiece, but if you're in the mood for some mindless, old-school entertainment, it's $30 well spent. [Holiday 2007, p.82]
7
The Wii port of "Ghost Squad" is an arcade-perfect port that features plenty of extra content. Sega added "Ninja" and "Paradise" modes which alters the appearances of enemies and weapons. There's also tons of unlockable costumes, guns and a four-player "party" option. While there are only three levels in Arcade, several pathways and bonus objectives extend the replay value. Overall, this is a must-have for light gun fans. I'd rate it with a 7.5 out of 10.
7
An arcade-perfect port with plenty of extra content. The point-and-shoot gameplay is quite simple, but can be challenging. While there are only three levels to the Arcade mode, several pathways and bonus objectives extend the replay value. As you progress, you'll earn plenty of unlockables. There are several firearms and skins that can be earned. Of course, the best way to play "Ghost Squad" is with a partner in co-op. Overall, I would rate this with a 7.7 out of 10.
7
Efficiently executed light gun shoot 'em up based upon an arcade game and as such is rather brief but reasonably good fun while it lasts.
Ghost Squad
Wii
Released On:
Nov 20, 2007
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69
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It has nigh-on perfect aiming, hilarious and fun levels, longevity through skill progression and variety not normally seen in an arcade game.
80
Most first-person shooters are over after 10-15 hours. It'll be at least twice that before you see all that Ghost Squad has to offer. Its brevity on paper is not a curse, but a blessing.
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Jun 29, 2022
9
This is an amazing port of the arcade classic. The port is pretty much arcade perfect, and it even adds new weapons and a party mode, which lets you either play as ninjas or use squirt guns against bikini babes! There are new costumes as well, so you can kill terrorists while dressed as a panda if you wanted to. Given how cheap this game and fun this game is nowadays, you should definitely pick it up, especially if you loved the classic rail shooters like Virtua Cop and The House of the Dead
Nov 24, 2011
9
A faithful console port **** arcade game, Ghost Squad is an enjoyable way to spend some time either single player or multiplayer. Despite being a rail shooter, Ghost Squad breaks the typical mold in a few ways. First, there are several rails, and the game gives the player the choice. At key points in each mission, the player is able to choose which direction or strategy to take, and the choice does affect the game. With the Wii version, as you complete more playthroughs, you will unlock additional decision points and/or options for existing decision gates. The other way in which Ghost Squad differs from the usual rail shooter is the existence of multiple pseudo-minigames, such as disabling mines or disarming bombs. The variety of missions available keeps the game from getting boring, and the various training and competition modes available, combined with co-op multiplayer for the main game, mean that there are tons of fun to be had with friends. The only negative mark for the game is that the missions replay exactly -- enemies always appear in the same places and attack in the same patterns. With enough repetition, these patterns will be learned and reduce some of the fun of the game. Even considering that weakness, though, Ghost Squad is definitely worth the purchase, particularly as it is now generally bargain-bin material.
74
Ghost Squad is a culmination of hits and misses, forming a package that succeeds because of its quirky charm and traditional gameplay.
70
At around 30 bucks, Ghost Squad is a great addition to your library if, and only if, you are into light-gun games that aren't heavy on the realism (ie, most of them). It's absurd and comical, and those aren't necessarily bad things. In our case, we certainly had no trouble laughing our way through some surprisingly entertaining light-gun action.
65
It's funny for a minute or two, but still… thirty bucks is a lot for three levels and a few giggles.
60
As things stand, not only does Ghost Squad feel completely archaic on a number of levels, it offers very poor value for money.
45
Sega had the obligation to work harder on this conversion, at least with new levels for the game, since the three maps aren’t event connected between them. Being as it is, Ghost Squad is a mere conversion, feeling incomplete in form and substance. [March 2008]
Oct 9, 2025
7
The Wii port of "Ghost Squad" is an arcade-perfect port that features plenty of extra content. Sega added "Ninja" and "Paradise" modes which alters the appearances of enemies and weapons. There's also tons of unlockable costumes, guns and a four-player "party" option. While there are only three levels in Arcade, several pathways and bonus objectives extend the replay value. Overall, this is a must-have for light gun fans. I'd rate it with a 7.5 out of 10.
Nov 13, 2024
7
An arcade-perfect port with plenty of extra content. The point-and-shoot gameplay is quite simple, but can be challenging. While there are only three levels to the Arcade mode, several pathways and bonus objectives extend the replay value. As you progress, you'll earn plenty of unlockables. There are several firearms and skins that can be earned. Of course, the best way to play "Ghost Squad" is with a partner in co-op. Overall, I would rate this with a 7.7 out of 10.
Mar 10, 2024
7
Efficiently executed light gun shoot 'em up based upon an arcade game and as such is rather brief but reasonably good fun while it lasts.
Oct 13, 2015
5
Very short: only 3 levels. Also keep in mind that it's an arcade-style rail shooter. It has some replay value because there are different routes you can take. You unlock new routes and guns by playing over and over again. There's supposedly a bikini mode that you unlock by maxing out your weapon levels to level 99 or something, but nobody should ever want to play this game for that long. My brother was obsessed with this game but even he couldn't bring himself to get even halfway there. But this game is fun to make fun of. I have a lot of inside jokes with my brother about this game.
SummaryThe world in Ghost Squad is overrun with terrorism, affecting all corners of the globe. In an effort to combat the malicious plans of the terrorist groups, the U.N. created the Global Humanitarian-Operation and Special Tactics Squad aka "Ghost Squad." This team of elite soldiers is comprised of the best of the best" from both domestic an... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
