Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon

1. CuCon

   Jul 17, 2013

   10

   This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is excellent. One of the best 3DS Games to date. The gameplay is fun and challenging. Capturing all the boos, 3-starring every level and getting all the gems was very difficult. The puzzle were very challenging and satisfying when you finally figured them out.
   
   My only minor problems were that i wish there were more ghosts like the Portrait Ghosts in the original. The only ghosts like those were the Polterpup and the Three Sisters, and that there wasn't a mode where you could just explore the entire mansion outside of a mission, but the last level of each mansion does that well, so it's not a big deal.
   
   If you were having second thoughts about this game, don't. Definitely pick it up!… Expand

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2. FunkyPopMan

   Jan 23, 2023

   10

   This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game's design is perfect for the 3DS, as you have missions which are shorter than the long playthroughs of the first game, then you have UPGRADES FOR THE POLTERGUST?, which is a nice addition to the game because it gives you a greater sense of achievement than the other game and it makes ghost catching more fun! You aren't forced to have these upgrades but without them, ghost-catching can get very hard. Though the upgrades aren't hard to get. The game does have some frame dips but it's really not that effective of the gameplay. The game is very easy with exploration (unless you're 5 or something) and it even has a gem collection for each mansion you go to. Now you have an even greater sense of accomplishment! They even changed the way you capture ghosts!… Expand

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4. Leprechaun

   Mar 24, 2013

   10

   Picked this up with my kid's this morning. They made me get up early and take them to BestBuy as soon as it opened.
   
   They've been glued toPicked this up with my kid's this morning. They made me get up early and take them to BestBuy as soon as it opened.
   
   They've been glued to our 3DS's ever since. They're just trying the multiplayer right now and are having a blast.… Expand

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5. tybyrd93

   Jun 4, 2015

   9

   Luigi's Mansion for GameCube was one of my favorites of that generation, and dark moon expands on that concept in a charming, inventive way.Luigi's Mansion for GameCube was one of my favorites of that generation, and dark moon expands on that concept in a charming, inventive way. With clever level design, fresh new ideas, and nintendo's signature charm, this is a must-buy for any 3ds owner… Expand

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6. TheRebel

   Aug 3, 2016

   8

   Gameplay:
   Luigi's Mansion's gameplay transitioned beautifully to the 3DS, where it's gameplay and control scheme are perfectly suited forGameplay:
   Luigi's Mansion's gameplay transitioned beautifully to the 3DS, where it's gameplay and control scheme are perfectly suited for this system. Gameplay consists of using the poltergust-5000 to suck up ghosts and clear different areas of poltergeists. Carefully inspecting the environment to find hiding ghosts is a key element in this game. Puzzles are also present throughout the campaign and it can become challenging from time to time. However, boss battles were disappointingly easy and provided little challenge. The Scarescraper, the multiplayer aspect of Luigi's Mansion, requires teamwork with others online. There's a small variation between the different game modes and they can be customized with floor amount and even difficulty. It provides extra playability once the story mode has been completed.
   
   Story:
   Luigi's Mansion takes place in various locations within Evershade Valley. King Boo has destroyed and stolen the Dark Moon and scattered the pieces in different locations. With the Dark Moon gone, all the ghosts have become dangerous and aggressive! It is up to Luigi to find the pieces and restore peace to Evershade Valley!
   
   Graphics:
   The art direction of Luigi's Mansion should be applauded for their use of different color schemes. Dark rooms with dark color schemes indicates the presence of ghosts while empty rooms are bright and full of color. The use of 3D also adds immersion to the game and shows how 3D is still a useful feature in many 3DS games.
   
   Verdict:
   Luigi's Mansion is a game that every 3DS owner should play! Veterans of the series can expect a sequel that lives up to the original and new players can expect a polished and solid gameplay experience! I recommend this game!… Expand

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7. EvilChicken

   Jan 26, 2014

   8

   This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a good game. The original for gamecube is much better in my opinion though. what i didnt like:
   1. You have to complete mission to save. nuff said, thats not cool
   2. Horrible confusion: i found myself looking forever for what to do, only to find i missed something random with the dark light machine thingy.
   3. Some of the missions are, well, lame. e.g. the one were you go around cleaning up spider webs from the mansion. real fun.… Expand

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8. hypernewbie

   Dec 30, 2018

   0

   toad gets stuck on ice level. actually toad in general is just buggy as hell.

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