Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon

 3DS
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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 666 Ratings

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  1. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    7
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!!!!!!!!
  2. Lougy-gamer
    Jul 23, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good game! I like the idea of having short missions, so you can play one or two missions a day. Getting 3 Star ratings can be very difficult but its not impossible or important to beat the game... Catching the boos is not that annoying anymore like in Luigi's mansion GCN. BUT
    No portrait ghosts with "spacial" character
    Catching polterpup over and over again is very boring an annoying
    Some of the bosses are boring and too easy to beat... I mean a Staircase? Really? And the game is kinda buggy sometimes... I personally had no problems with bugs but some other people had a few of them, but I think that comes from the game being to big for the 3ds...

    Yes the game has some problems but I had fun with it (my favourit mansion was the 3rd)    … Expand
  3. LagsMBH
    Jul 5, 2023
    8
    Music is pretty good, gameplay is decent, art and animation is great. Overall a pretty good and fun experience. Definitely recommend it.
  4. romapavlov
    May 15, 2023
    8
  5. ZackH25
    Mar 27, 2023
    8
    So the level design in this game is amazing. The variety of mansions was also very good as well. All of the dungeons are equally amazing but the best one might be the final mansion. The bosses at the end are all very well designed as well. My favourite one is the ice boss where you down a hole and have to shoot the ice off the ghost. The combat was very basic and did get somewhat tediousSo the level design in this game is amazing. The variety of mansions was also very good as well. All of the dungeons are equally amazing but the best one might be the final mansion. The bosses at the end are all very well designed as well. My favourite one is the ice boss where you down a hole and have to shoot the ice off the ghost. The combat was very basic and did get somewhat tedious near the end but was still alright. The variety of ghosts was also nice especially when they started holding different items or were in a mummy costume. Overall very fun game.… Expand
  6. Beatsaberzzz
    Feb 13, 2023
    7
    Replaying this almost 10 years later just reminds me how iconic Luigi truly is in the Mario universe. The animations are stellar, the controls work so well and its such a good follow up to the original gamecube game. My only gripe with this game is how Nintendo changed the original Ghost models and made their own unique design with them in this game. This is annoying to me because theReplaying this almost 10 years later just reminds me how iconic Luigi truly is in the Mario universe. The animations are stellar, the controls work so well and its such a good follow up to the original gamecube game. My only gripe with this game is how Nintendo changed the original Ghost models and made their own unique design with them in this game. This is annoying to me because the original Luigis Mansion ghosts looked like dead Mario characters which is part of what made it special. Other than that, its so good and would recommend.… Expand
  7. 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
  8. Kdog152
    Dec 20, 2022
    9
    While the gameplay does drag on sometimes, this game is still a great experience. All 5 mansions are unique and there's a little secret that the letter than each mansions starts with when all the letters put together , spells out, "ghost". The music is strangely good, the gem collecting is cool and fun. The mission structure works, though I wish it could have been more open like theWhile the gameplay does drag on sometimes, this game is still a great experience. All 5 mansions are unique and there's a little secret that the letter than each mansions starts with when all the letters put together , spells out, "ghost". The music is strangely good, the gem collecting is cool and fun. The mission structure works, though I wish it could have been more open like the original on the game cube. The story is cool and the calls to Luigi from professor E-gad coming through an old ds lite is a pretty cool detail. The multi player is a blast and the tower side missions are fun. The ghost differentiation is cool as well. 9.5 out of 10.… Expand
  9. hector_bcn98
    Nov 4, 2022
    8
    Buena secuela de Luigi's Mansion. Así, simple. Sin ser la franquicia más divertida de Nintendo, es un recomendado de manual.
  10. Master_puppet
    Oct 27, 2022
    5
    I like it, I like it a lot but... Who did decide to delete the exploration to make levels? A deception
  11. DoktarioMyst
    Oct 13, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. + de muziek heeft een thuis gevoel met een strookje dat er iets niet pluis is

    + de enemy design is simpel en herkenbaar. ze maken er gebruik van om de spoken unieke kledij* te geven

    + de game heeft spiek hollen die je alleen charm geven, en soms een hint voor een puzzel. wat cooler is dat bijna alle missies hun eigen cutscene krijgen

    + de missie structuur past perfect op de 3ds en ik heb er totaal geen probleem mee. het zorgt er ook voor dat elke missie zijn eigen Boo krijgt met een grap als naam

    + de combat is niet meer clunky. de vijanden hebben veel variatie

    +/- ik vind de Polterpup missies niet erg maar Polterpup had wel een mini baas mogen zijn aangezien je hem 3* keer moet vangen

    + de missies zijn ook heel gevarieerd

    +/- de bazen zijn hit or miss

    + je kunt de multiplayer alleen spelen en de game zal zich daarop aanpassen

    + de juwelen zijn toffe puzzels en het is duidelijk waar en wanneer je ze kan krijgen (zolang je er naar zoekt)

    conclusie:
    vanwege de missie structuur is het tof om het hele gebouw af te gaan en de secrets te vinden. ze besparen je zelfs tijd door bepaalde plekken af te sluiten. de combat is tof maar is te gemakkelijk als er maar 1 spook is. er zijn geweldige bazen terwijl andere clunky zijn of enemy gauntlets zijn of een **** trap is    … Expand
  12. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    8
    ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎
  13. TheDuner13
    Aug 6, 2022
    8
    goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  14. Weyfet18
    Jul 22, 2022
    10
    la cuestion pro un saludo para pablito tutoriales y mas y al esquizofrenico de blacky
  15. Martim1322
    Jul 8, 2022
    9
    Luigi Mansion 2 (Dark Moon) is in my opinion one of the best dp 3DS games and for me it's the best game I've ever played in my entire life
    This Game is extremely special to me since I played it for the first time in 2017 and until the year 2022 it continues with the same note and it is one of my favorite games of all time and even with a lot of good game I think neither Super Mario 3D    Luigi Mansion 2 (Dark Moon) is in my opinion one of the best dp 3DS games and for me it's the best game I've ever played in my entire life
    This Game is extremely special to me since I played it for the first time in 2017 and until the year 2022 it continues with the same note and it is one of my favorite games of all time and even with a lot of good game I think neither Super Mario 3D Land surpassed it and it has a score of 94, Luigi Mansion Dark Moon It marked me a lot with those beautiful graphics that still impress me, I really wanted to bring this game on my Youtube channel but unfortunately I couldn't
    Continuing the graphics is beautiful, the soundtrack is incredibly good to listen to, the missions despite being some are annoying and big but some are very good, the duration is too good and the story is a little strange but good
    Luigi Mansion takes the highest score of 99 and as one of the best games of all time    … Expand
  16. Simoss13
    May 23, 2022
    7
    I have played LM3 a couple of years ago then moved into LM2. I feel this entry was weaker of the two games.
    On a positive note, I am impressed with the graphics delivered on the 3DS. The animations is great and the detail is great. I like how every room has a little bonus to find in a variety of ways. I also really enjoyed there is a variety of mansions each as diverse as the other.
    Boss    I have played LM3 a couple of years ago then moved into LM2. I feel this entry was weaker of the two games.
    On a positive note, I am impressed with the graphics delivered on the 3DS. The animations is great and the detail is great. I like how every room has a little bonus to find in a variety of ways. I also really enjoyed there is a variety of mansions each as diverse as the other.
    Boss battles are varied and interesting
    The main objection that makes it the weakest LM game is the gameplay structure. Prof. E Gadd seems to call you too often which is quite annoying. The mission structure takes away the immersion as you can constantly pulled out when you explore. Sure the mission structure helps in the plot but sadly the constant interruption from E Gadd as well as being taken out of the stage/mansion can be annoying as you want to continue.
    I found the music is good but there is a very limited number of tracks repeatedly played.
    I enjoyed the mechanics, the controls are tight and the game never overstayed it's welcome taking about 15 hours to finish. I recommend for a different take on the formula of LM1 and 3 even though it is not the strongest entry.    … Expand
  17. FiRE101
    May 11, 2022
    6
    Mediocre design if compared to its peers in the franchise in my opinion. Still a solid game overall though.
  18. Skape
    Nov 15, 2021
    8
    As a child I loved this game so much, It was presented with the Nintendo 3DS XL, it’s sad that I recently sold the console and lost the cartridge. This game looked great, the game was 9-11 long from which I was shocked in a good sense, I love Luigi's Mansion 2 because of the atmosphere. If the third part will be the same as the second (I'm talking about the atmosphere), I will beAs a child I loved this game so much, It was presented with the Nintendo 3DS XL, it’s sad that I recently sold the console and lost the cartridge. This game looked great, the game was 9-11 long from which I was shocked in a good sense, I love Luigi's Mansion 2 because of the atmosphere. If the third part will be the same as the second (I'm talking about the atmosphere), I will be frustrated, and unfortunately, I will not be able to play this game anymore, on the emulator the game works bad, if this game is ported to Nintendo Switch I'll scream at the whole house. Thank you Luigi's Mansion 2 for nostalgic feelings :)… Expand
  19. Luigination
    Jul 14, 2021
    9
    One of the most captivating titles on the 3DS! Despite the original feeling much more sinister and nailing that eerie vibe, in terms of gameplay, puzzles and even the music, I can definitively say that Dark Moon is my favourite!
  20. Leiti
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    My favorite game of all time, so I don't think I can write a neutral review on it. I will try anyway.
    The game invites the player with an incredible atmosphere and great video sequences and immediately casts a spell. The increase in difficulty over the course of the game is also incredibly well implemented. The puzzles and the ghosts get more difficult from villa to villa, the story comes    My favorite game of all time, so I don't think I can write a neutral review on it. I will try anyway.
    The game invites the player with an incredible atmosphere and great video sequences and immediately casts a spell. The increase in difficulty over the course of the game is also incredibly well implemented. The puzzles and the ghosts get more difficult from villa to villa, the story comes to a head. The story is of course not a masterpiece, but it is very suitable for what the game is supposed to be. Each "villa" also has its own story, the collectables are never become too many and you can see that much time has been taken for the locations, every single detail is suitable. Plus, each location has its own soundtrack ... the game's overall soundtrack is incredibly good and adds to the atmosphere.
    The online / multiplayer mode is also great. You can play locally with up to four players and only need one cartridge. You can also play online with up to four players.

    The game is highly recommended for everyone.    … Expand
  21. Caldan
    Nov 14, 2020
    8
    ✅81%
    I think this game took way too long to make. It’s a lot of fun but not as good as the first I think.
  22. PixelPino
    Oct 9, 2020
    4
    Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon is well rounded games with a unique reimagining of the original game. It has both pros and cons that may vary depending on the audience. There is a lack in the variety of ghosts and adversaries in comparison with it's predecessor. However, in a vacuum, this game is still well rounded, fun, and challenging. Being on the 3DS it maximizes it's capabilities andLuigi's Mansion: Dark Moon is well rounded games with a unique reimagining of the original game. It has both pros and cons that may vary depending on the audience. There is a lack in the variety of ghosts and adversaries in comparison with it's predecessor. However, in a vacuum, this game is still well rounded, fun, and challenging. Being on the 3DS it maximizes it's capabilities and brings in features not available from the beloved GameCube trailblazer. It is one of the only games I really love to play in 3D. With the color palette and great sprites it really pops and shines in 3D. The use of gyros with the 3DS is just a sprinkle of flavor to add to a perfect recipe for the second Luigi's Mansion title. Just like salt, too much can ruin a dish, just enough brightens the flavor. The stages in different mansions makes for shorter play times and not sprawling areas to explore like in the first title. Does this take away from the game on its own, it doesn't. It may not match the recipe of the first game, but mobile platform for on the go play in short bursts of time, it satisfies the appitite. This is how I play it, on the go, in short bursts. I continue to come back every crack of time for just a few more ghost and puzzles.

    This leads to puzzles and gameplay. The puzzles are not too challenging but not always that simple. Using all your tools and abilities and noticing little items that catch your eye will often gain you a silver two star rating at the end of the stage. Controls and game play don't differ too much from the previous game. Simple and elegant, don't fix what is not broken.

    In conclusion, I find this to be a great title, reasonably priced at both retail and used markets. This is not a direct sequel for those expecting an exact cookie cutter image of the first game, but instead, a game that makes a mobile experience fun and challenging. A solid addition to any game library. If you have one game in your library and it's the GameCube Luigi's Mansion and you look to add a second game expecting greatness and a continuation exactly where you left off, this isn't going to bring that expectation. This will bring fun puzzles and game play to a pocket near you.

    Mabuhay!
    Pixel Pino
    #pixelpino    … Expand
  23. greninjaX
    Jul 20, 2020
    7
    i really wanted to like this game more than I did, but the mission structure really brings the whole experience down. it's still good, but not as good as the original or luigi's mansion 3
  24. Wnnex
    Jun 2, 2020
    10
    Wow. This game is stunning even for the capabilities and limits of the 3DS. The story is fantastic and the overall environment is very large in places. The puzzles are very minor and take short amounts of time. The bosses are fun and hooking and always keep you entertained and never get bored. The amount of attention that they added to these environments is absolutely stunning for a 3DSWow. This game is stunning even for the capabilities and limits of the 3DS. The story is fantastic and the overall environment is very large in places. The puzzles are very minor and take short amounts of time. The bosses are fun and hooking and always keep you entertained and never get bored. The amount of attention that they added to these environments is absolutely stunning for a 3DS game and for its time. This jewel of a game really shocked me when it came to the story and bosses and even the little tiny details that they add into just to make it even more fun and realistic. I would absolutely recommend that you give this a try and see how good it is for its time.… Expand
  25. tom974
    May 5, 2020
    7
    Nice second opus, the gameplay is wider than the first opus, the global ambiance is still fun and we have a nice level design. Though, the choice to make a progression via a succession of level rather than a metroidvania scheme is an error for me. Nice game overall though.
  26. Liam247
    Apr 30, 2020
    7
    Whilst still a really fun time, Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon lacks the atmosphere and feels like a step back from the original
  27. skeith
    Feb 22, 2020
    9
    This is basically a fishing game that set in different fun environment, my only complain is that the toad may get stuck in some place in the game, and it takes long time for game to reset the toad's position, I almost restart my 3DS one time thinking the game is stuck for good.
  28. Trey82
    Feb 16, 2020
    4
    Not a bad game.
    But it doesnt want you to play it.
    Exploration is fun, but there really isnt much to get into ~ because you'll revisit the same areas A LOT. The enemies arent... well, they really arent good. You have, basically.. a very short tutorial to teach you what you already know. Catch the ghost. But you'll have to chase him or look in every place to find him. Again. The game    Not a bad game.
    But it doesnt want you to play it.
    Exploration is fun, but there really isnt much to get into ~ because you'll revisit the same areas A LOT.
    The enemies arent... well, they really arent good. You have, basically.. a very short tutorial to teach you what you already know. Catch the ghost. But you'll have to chase him or look in every place to find him. Again.
    The game has a horrible habit of throwing really easy enemies at you in succession. If you dont get the guy trapped within a 'soft window' of so many seconds, the next one will float over to you and 'tap' you. You'll lose the ghost and have to get back into the flow / the timing / see what pattern they're using now that you took out two of 'em / good lord this game makes you HURRY UP AND WAIT.

    And JUST when youre actually enjoying yourself, Professor calls you up on your 3ds-within-a-3ds.
    This wouldnt be bad if:
    1. He wasnt so annoying
    2. You turned the sound up to hear the audio cues, but BOOM ringtone city when he calls
    3. HE CALLS.A.LOT.
    4. The game really doesnt understand that a jump scare ringtone totally ruins the atmosphere.
    I was walking down the hall, taking my time, watching my back... actually kinda spooked and then BAM THE GAME RUINS THE PACING! Professor E.Gad loves to overexplain and make dad-joke-tier pun, and laugh at luigi.
    5. You didnt put yourself in this situation, and the professor constantly laughs at you.

    If it wasnt for teh game stopping itself, the bad pacing and TONS of repetition.. this would actually be great.
    It would be like the first game: Just explore. Capture. Enjoy.
    As it stands, I really cant tell you how old it gets to retread the same areas with even more interruptions.    … Expand
  29. jikflet
    Dec 17, 2019
    8
    Almost as good as the first one. This sequel is a must have title for the 3ds. 3d effect is beautiful. Game is difficult... specially final stages. but is a joy to go trough. the world variety is nice but is kinda annoying you are pulled out the level every time yo reach the objective. instead of you deciding when to leave and keep finding crystals and boos. thats my only complaint.
  30. PaoloFerreti
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    De nueva cuenta Nintendo están una lección de cómo los videojuegos deben de ser. De nuevo enfrentamos a una obra subestimada, Una obra con poco presupuesto pocas luces pero con una gran genialidad en el apartado de videojuegos. Definitivamente recomiendo la compra y vivir la experiencia De jugar este Videojuego
  31. Apind
    Nov 5, 2019
    7
    The year of Luigi gets it's long awaited finale with the second Luigi's mansion game. it's good, not great but good. The story (although you are saving just Mario again) is quite good, the game would have been a lot shorter had they not divided the levels into sections, but the separate mansions are all unique and interesting. The bosses are so underwhelming though, I didn't like a singleThe year of Luigi gets it's long awaited finale with the second Luigi's mansion game. it's good, not great but good. The story (although you are saving just Mario again) is quite good, the game would have been a lot shorter had they not divided the levels into sections, but the separate mansions are all unique and interesting. The bosses are so underwhelming though, I didn't like a single boss until Secret mine, the second to last level in the game. The gem collecting is a fun little side quest but not enough to make me truly like this game. It's worth playing at a low price, but isn't amazing.… Expand
  32. Zeitportal
    Nov 5, 2019
    10
    Ein sehr schönes Spiel!
    Mit wunderbarem Sound, einem perfekten Intro und coole neuen Ideen.
    Ein schöner neuer Teil der Reihe mit guter Grafik.
    Jede Etage überrascht einen und hat ein ganz eigenes Thema.
  33. RedXTL
    Oct 31, 2019
    9
    This game is a fantastic game for what it is meant to be. The areas have their own feeling that makes it original. This game was a fantastic sequel to the first one and improved a lot.
  34. andrewXtingle
    Oct 23, 2019
    0
    He is MY MAN, Linguini. That's all I have to say about this MASTERPIECE OF A GAME. 10.
  35. new2dsxl
    Sep 6, 2019
    9
    Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon is nothing less than an absolute triumph for Nintendo. Everything about it from its glorious visuals right through to its in-depth, incredibly fun gameplay just oozes high quality. It almost begs the question why this game wasn’t developed for Wii U; it's a home console quality experience and proof that on its day the 3DS can deliver above and beyond itsLuigi's Mansion: Dark Moon is nothing less than an absolute triumph for Nintendo. Everything about it from its glorious visuals right through to its in-depth, incredibly fun gameplay just oozes high quality. It almost begs the question why this game wasn’t developed for Wii U; it's a home console quality experience and proof that on its day the 3DS can deliver above and beyond its competitors. The multiplayer mode is slightly disappointing, if only because it could have been much more, and the control setup is a tad awkward in places. Nevertheless, don't let these minor niggles stop you from enjoying everything else that Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon has to offer; namely its superb single-player adventure. It's one of the best games yet for 3DS, and evidence that 2013 is very much the "Year of Luigi".… Expand
  36. JPK
    Aug 12, 2019
    9
    Worthy Sequel
    This is a decent Transformers sequel, oh wait, wrong Dark Moon, This is a terrific and worthy sequel to the 2001 GameCube Classic.
  37. NorwayGamer
    Aug 11, 2019
    8
    this was a highly anticipated sequel for many gamers who loved the first one on Gamecube. some of the first things you notice playing the game, are it's impressive visuals. they look really nice with lots of detail and some excellent lighting effects. this game is easily on of the most impressive-looking on the system.

    there are some downsides in my opinion however, and they affect the    this was a highly anticipated sequel for many gamers who loved the first one on Gamecube. some of the first things you notice playing the game, are it's impressive visuals. they look really nice with lots of detail and some excellent lighting effects. this game is easily on of the most impressive-looking on the system.

    there are some downsides in my opinion however, and they affect the gameplay to the point that they unfortunately drag the whole experience down a bit. the first game was much more about exploration, and you could more freely explore the Mansion at your own pace, while this game is much more based on a mission-structure, where you'll constantly be brought back to Prof. E.Gadd each time you perform a task. that unfortunately creates a more restricted kind of gameplay, and is also a bit annoying.

    but overall, the game is quite fun and you'll be amazed at some of it's clever puzzles, challenging boss-fights, and excellent visuals. in my opinion, not as good as the first game, but a really fun experience nonetheless.    … Expand
  38. BasilZero
    Jul 6, 2019
    9
    Game: Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon
    Genre: Action Adventure
    Developer: Next Level Games Publisher: Nintendo System: Nintendo 3DS (3DS) Year of Release: 2013 Length of Playthrough: 17 Hours Total Score: 89/100 Value Score: 8.9/10 • Story: 8/10 • Characters: 10/10 • GamePlay: 9/10 • Graphics: 8/10 • Sound: 10/10 • Music: 8/10 • Length: 9/10 • Replay Value: 7/10 • Player    Game: Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon
    Genre: Action Adventure
    Developer: Next Level Games
    Publisher: Nintendo
    System: Nintendo 3DS (3DS)
    Year of Release: 2013
    Length of Playthrough: 17 Hours

    Total Score: 89/100
    Value Score: 8.9/10

    • Story: 8/10
    • Characters: 10/10
    • GamePlay: 9/10
    • Graphics: 8/10
    • Sound: 10/10
    • Music: 8/10
    • Length: 9/10
    • Replay Value: 7/10
    • Player Value: 10/10

    Pros
    +Mission based level system around 5 areas/mansions each with their type of environment
    +Multiplayer Mode
    +Bestiary mode with extras
    +Improved gameplay and great tutorial/introduction to gameplay elements
    +Great soundtrack and sound effects
    +Very Lengthy and decent replay value due to collectibles
    +Boss battles and mini bosses are unique

    Cons
    -Some parts of the game is 60 FPS and some parts at 30 FPS
    -Enemy types are repeating with palette changes    … Expand
  39. wariothelegend
    Jun 25, 2019
    10
    For those of you who love the original "Luigi's Mansion" on the GameCube, or for anyone who has just picked up a 3DS, you're all going to love this charming, action-packed adventure game.

    The story takes place in a world called Evershade Valley, where thanks to a powerful gem called the Dark Moon, the ghosts are peaceful and calm there. However, a mysterious villain has shattered the    For those of you who love the original "Luigi's Mansion" on the GameCube, or for anyone who has just picked up a 3DS, you're all going to love this charming, action-packed adventure game.

    The story takes place in a world called Evershade Valley, where thanks to a powerful gem called the Dark Moon, the ghosts are peaceful and calm there. However, a mysterious villain has shattered the Dark moon, causing the ghosts to become hostile and aggressive. The old professor who lives there, Professor Elvin Gadd, run away to his bunker after the ghosts went mad and called a ghost catching specialist you all know: Luigi! Equipped with his new ghost-catching vacuum, the Poltergust 5000, Luigi sets out to recollect the pieces to the Dark Moon and restore order to Evershade Valley.

    That's just the story, now for the gameplay: Anyone's who's played the first "Luigi's Mansion" will know that Luigi must explore the mansion and clear the rooms of ghosts. "Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon" expands the list of tasks needed to be done by separating the games into levels (which means you won't be able to explore the mansion freely), but this isn't entirely a bad thing like most people claim it is. By making separate levels, each mansion feels like it's own story, again, rising the stakes of the main story.

    Catching ghosts is even more fun the last game, as the Poltergust 5000 has a new feature called the Power Surge, which a bar that when filled to a certain amount, Luigi can suck up a large chunk of the ghost's health. This makes it easier to catch ghosts who have a ton of HP. The Poltergust 5000 also features another new feature called the Dark-Light Device, which allows the player to see invisible objects to solve puzzles and find hidden passageways. The game makes great use of using Luigi's new tools without one feeling left out nor over-used.

    The game also contains more cut-scenes than the previous entry, and all of them are entertaining and hilarious to watch, so replaying missions makes it worth it to watch gut-busting action from the ghosts and Luigi.

    Aside from the Dark Moon Quest, the game has a fun multiplayer mode called the ScareScraper. Team up with 3 other Luigis online or locally to catch ghosts together and make it to the top! It's not only a lot of fun but it also sharpens your ghost-catching skills for the Dark Moon Quest.

    Overall, "Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon" is not only an excellent sequel, but it's also an amazing game in general. It's got to be the best game on the 3DS on my list, and I recommend this game to anyone who owns a 3DS and loves hilarious action-adventures!    … Expand
  40. XV_
    Jun 22, 2019
    7
    For the worse or the best, I didn't play the original LM so I don't have that background, that being said, I struggled a lot with this game, not because it's hard but because it can be so annoying in several ways, first of all, I think it reuses a lot of its mechanics way too often, like you have to get to point A to point B see that you need or have been stolen an item which is now inFor the worse or the best, I didn't play the original LM so I don't have that background, that being said, I struggled a lot with this game, not because it's hard but because it can be so annoying in several ways, first of all, I think it reuses a lot of its mechanics way too often, like you have to get to point A to point B see that you need or have been stolen an item which is now in point A, finish the level, then start a new level and repeat, sure you have several "mansions" but as this repeats a lot, by the third mansion you are kind of annoyed. It also doesn't' help that every mansion has this mission to track down a dog that stole something important, so you have to re-do the level from start to finish again.

    Another thing that bothered me a lot were the puzzles, some of them are really clever but a lot of them are very clumsy made, also I don't know if some of them have bugs or else but I was often trapped in them because sometimes they didn't register the correct solution so I ended doing wrong things. As for the boss fights, the first one was nice but after that, every single one of them has a really irritating element to it, like using a target mechanic that is broken or luck dependant and (surprise) being repetitive, the major offenders of those things were the snow boss and the last boss, god damn.

    As for the good things, the game looks beautiful and the atmosphere is great, and as I said before, there are really clever puzzles and some fun things too, but in the end, the negative aspects felt way too heavy and manage to outshine the good ones a lot. I think its episode nature (being a portable game) hurts it a lot, if it was you wandering around the mansions Resident Evil style I think the experience wouldn't be or feel so scripted and repetitive.    … Expand
  41. r4igamer
    Jun 16, 2019
    9
    Luigi’s Mansion 2 might be a sequel, but it’s one that shows Nintendo at its inventive best. It’s an essential game in the 3DS’ increasingly impressive line-up, and though I sometimes wished that it would leave me alone to explore more at my own pace, it’s otherwise difficult to fault a game this detailed, absorbing and masterfully made.
  42. hypernewbie
    Dec 30, 2018
    0
    toad gets stuck on ice level. actually toad in general is just buggy as hell.
  43. BrawlMetaKnight
    Nov 30, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really like the pixely graphics, good soundtrack, level design, and boss fights (except c - boss and d - boss, they can suck my ass). But seriously, how are you supposed to beat d - boss? You have to t i l t the 3DS to aim, and the boss spins so fast its pretty much RNG based if you miss the shot or hit the shot. The sled-cannon-thing overheats after like, 5 shots. + you have to do it 5 times, and after each fight there is a stupidly easy Possessor fight, which lasts like 7 seconds. After *3 months of playing I still haven't beat d - boss.… Expand
  44. Digibutter64
    Jul 3, 2018
    10
    Simply put, a fantastic adventure game. I has a lot of personality, the main story is fairly long, and the environments have a lot of secrets to discover. There's also a multiplayer mode that can be quite addicting.

    If you like adventure games and have a 3DS, I strongly recommend buying Luigi's Mansion 2.
  45. BichoXD
    May 20, 2018
    7
    el juego es muy bueno aunque por momentos se me hace muy dificil algunos niveles por lo cuan me veo forsadpo a buscar guias
    pero en cuanto a contenido es maravilloso
  46. mrcnx
    May 6, 2018
    10
    So great. this new take on luigi's mansion is really refreshing. The multiplayer is great and addicting. I truly had a blast playing and watching Luigi's personality was so fun there's just something charming about it
  47. shang-chi_VG
    May 1, 2018
    9
    While I consider the gamecube original superior, this is a good sequel it that found ways to differ a lot, but still being fun to complete all the missions.
  48. Sressiv
    Mar 5, 2018
    7
    Certainly not as good as I expected. The missions are sometimes a bit repetitive, and the controls are a bit... frustrating at times. Also I noticed my circle-pad is more stiff after having played this game. The music is okay, and some missions are pretty fun, so... I think it is despite the flaws a decent game. Graphically it looks very good, too. Of course the goofyness of this game isCertainly not as good as I expected. The missions are sometimes a bit repetitive, and the controls are a bit... frustrating at times. Also I noticed my circle-pad is more stiff after having played this game. The music is okay, and some missions are pretty fun, so... I think it is despite the flaws a decent game. Graphically it looks very good, too. Of course the goofyness of this game is something to be enjoyed as well.… Expand
  49. Fabbi
    Jan 1, 2018
    8
    Este es sin duda de los mejores juegos de 3DS su amosfera que a pesar de no dar miedo si que en ocasiones puede ser algo escalofriante por el hecho de que no sabes si va a pasar algo o no ademas que para ser de portátil se ve bastante detallado el agua, las plantas, las paredes, etc. ademas de su jugabilidad la cual para mi es genial y divertida ademas si es la primera vez que experimentasEste es sin duda de los mejores juegos de 3DS su amosfera que a pesar de no dar miedo si que en ocasiones puede ser algo escalofriante por el hecho de que no sabes si va a pasar algo o no ademas que para ser de portátil se ve bastante detallado el agua, las plantas, las paredes, etc. ademas de su jugabilidad la cual para mi es genial y divertida ademas si es la primera vez que experimentas esta jugabilidad al principio se puede hacer algo complicado, el problema con esta es que a veces se puede sentir algo lenta (a mi no me lo parece pero si reconozco que a muchas personas que conozco si les parece) otra cosa mala son las constantes llamadas del profesor D. sastre las cuales luego se pueden sentir molestas y fastidiosas. Pasando a lo bueno del juego los fantasmas a mi me gustan bastante tanto en diseño como en forma de vencerlos exceptuando a algunos ademas los jefes me gustan bastante.

    En conclusion es un juego muy divertido sin embargo con unos cuantos problemas que interrumpen a la hora de disfrutar de este pero que aun asi no opacan lo bueno de este titulo. altamente recomendable    … Expand
  50. wegie125
    Dec 17, 2017
    5
    The original luigi's mansion was one and still is one of my favorite games of all time, the game manages to master controls, graphics, and atmosphere so well. I don't know if any other game will replicate the scared feelings I had for this when I was a little kid. The original game was actually scary and each ghost had a specific look and creepy backstory. This game however, did the exactThe original luigi's mansion was one and still is one of my favorite games of all time, the game manages to master controls, graphics, and atmosphere so well. I don't know if any other game will replicate the scared feelings I had for this when I was a little kid. The original game was actually scary and each ghost had a specific look and creepy backstory. This game however, did the exact opposite. They made the ghosts' look like charlie brown sheet ghost and didn't allow for any small details that makes them stand out. The ghost just seem like blobs and the levels just feel boring and uninspired. The controls aren't bad and the multiplayer is fun but the singleplayer is nothing short of dull.… Expand
  51. joehi1
    Dec 13, 2017
    7
    Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon is a fun sequel to a fantastic game, that transferred well into a handheld game. While the transfer to handheld is smooth Dark Moon feels much less immersive than its predecessor, adding to the stale mansions and sadly Dark Moon doesn't live up to the standards set by the original. Luigi's Mansion took place in one single mansion, however; the mansion hadLuigi's Mansion: Dark Moon is a fun sequel to a fantastic game, that transferred well into a handheld game. While the transfer to handheld is smooth Dark Moon feels much less immersive than its predecessor, adding to the stale mansions and sadly Dark Moon doesn't live up to the standards set by the original. Luigi's Mansion took place in one single mansion, however; the mansion had character. The location was really well done each room felt like it had something new to offer, and it felt much more open then the areas in Dark Moon. The missions make Dark Moon somewhat of a bore because it creates a linear feeling that Luigi's Mansion gracefully avoided. The exploration in Luigi's mansion felt much more atmospheric and the ghosts designs were much better. Boss ghosts had a bit of unique character and some type of specific way to take them down. The ghost in Dark Moon just feels like they lack the same amount of character as the original games ghosts. One thing Dark Moon definitely does improve on is its difficulty. While Dark Moon is not an overly difficult game it adds a slight amount more difficulty then its predecessor which was too easy for most players. Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon is by know means a bad sequel, it's still a quite fun game but compared to the original the game just feels like it substituted difficulty for a less atmospheric and immersive game.

    Cons
    Game doesn't feel as immersive as the original
    Ghost lack same amount of character as the original
    Exploration of the three mansions feels too linear, and exploration feels less open.    … Expand
  52. Sausage22
    Nov 7, 2017
    8
    Only thing I didn't like is mission base structure and the last mansion wasn't really special. Overall great game, with best 3ds graphics and attenion to detail.
  53. JdubbzReviews
    Oct 6, 2017
    7
    In all honesty this game is not as good as the original, That doesn't necessarily make it bad. This game has nice graphics and a good multiplayer mode in the "ScareScraper" but it still falls short. The bosses are dumb and confusing and while the game is longer than the original it doesn't make it better. The saying the originals are always better apply's here very well. If you want toIn all honesty this game is not as good as the original, That doesn't necessarily make it bad. This game has nice graphics and a good multiplayer mode in the "ScareScraper" but it still falls short. The bosses are dumb and confusing and while the game is longer than the original it doesn't make it better. The saying the originals are always better apply's here very well. If you want to have some Luigi's Mansion fun with your friends then pick up this game, that's all its good for.… Expand
  54. CH513
    Jun 30, 2017
    9
    This game is probably the best Mario-themed game released since 2010's Super Mario Galaxy 2 (after which the franchise started its decline). In this game you control the younger and overshadowed brother of Mario, Luigi, through several haunted mansions in order to restore the Dark Moon and return peace to Evershade Valley. This game has very interesting mansion designs, and you will alwaysThis game is probably the best Mario-themed game released since 2010's Super Mario Galaxy 2 (after which the franchise started its decline). In this game you control the younger and overshadowed brother of Mario, Luigi, through several haunted mansions in order to restore the Dark Moon and return peace to Evershade Valley. This game has very interesting mansion designs, and you will always find new hidden collectibles (gold, gems, boos) in every single mission. This game also has a decent sense of humor (but not to the levels of Kid Icarus), decent graphics for a 3DS game, very precise controls, good multiplayer and some surprise scaring moments. But it also has a very low difficulty most of the time, the music is very forgettable, getting gold becomes pointless once you get all the upgrades, when you die you restart the missions (which are very long), the story is weak and the Polterpup missions are a pain. But Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon's flaws are not enough to keep me from giving it a 9/10, since it's a very enjoyable experience.… Expand
  55. Linkfan
    Apr 2, 2017
    10
    Giving Luigi the spotlight was a great idea, this game is charming, and really fun to play, the story mode as well as the online mode. This was a much needed a sequel, and Nintendo have made an excellent job with this game, the best 3DS game for me.
  56. karlti8
    Mar 15, 2017
    9
    Really enjoyable game for 3DS. The level design and the gameplay is satisfying and the difficulty is just as it should be. The game takes about 10-15 hours but you can dedicate more time for collectibles.

    I'd like a little bit more variety in levels (it´s only 4 worlds and al mission of each word take place on the same map).

    A must have/play in the 3DS catalogue.
  57. Focaccia
    Feb 14, 2017
    10
    I don't understand why this game doesn't have perfect reviews. This is by far the best 3ds game and features Luigi, who doesn't, love Luigi? The ghost hunting is extremely fun and varied. There are 5 mansions this time and they are all excellent. The boss fights (especially the final boss) are amazing. This is one of the 3ds gems. If you own a 3ds and don't have this game yet, you must have it.
  58. vgm
    Nov 24, 2016
    8
    One of the best games for the 3DS, with a really nice gameplay and graphics. I found very original the way you use the vacuum cleaner (aka Poltergust 5000) for everything from catching ghosts to solve puzzles by moving steering wheels and propellers, inflate balloons.. etc. I have spent around 10 hours to complete the main missions but the game is replayable for some more hours in order toOne of the best games for the 3DS, with a really nice gameplay and graphics. I found very original the way you use the vacuum cleaner (aka Poltergust 5000) for everything from catching ghosts to solve puzzles by moving steering wheels and propellers, inflate balloons.. etc. I have spent around 10 hours to complete the main missions but the game is replayable for some more hours in order to catch all the hidden Boo's and unlock extra missions. The online mode is funny but a bit repetitive after playing it for a few times.… Expand
  59. Eizqarqash
    Sep 7, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game
    I enjoyed literally every stage and level of the game
    Also liked the head scratching puzzles here and there
    this game is totally worth the buck...just give it a shot and you won't regret it    … Expand
  60. 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 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    Gameplay:
    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
  61. GamecubeLover
    Jul 21, 2016
    10
    Took everything we love from the first one and made on a great 3ds game! Well I don't like it as much as the gamecube version but this one is just amazing still.
  62. nintendofan08
    Apr 9, 2016
    10
    Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon had a huge step forward from the first game. It's longer, beautiful graphics, amazing storyline, and King Boo's look is amazing. Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon is awesome
  63. EpicLadySponge
    Mar 26, 2016
    9
    Dark Moon is darker than the first Luigi's Mansion game. It doesn't mean that it's better though... for the Year of Luigi... and Mario & Luigi: Dream Team... this one managed to show Luigi's lovable side to Nintendo and Mario fans.
  64. stamito
    Feb 12, 2016
    8
    This is a great game, although I would not call it a masterpiece. Luigi’s mansion is a bit of platforming, exploration and puzzling. It is a very nice mixture in my opinion, but I found the game a bit slow and I think the ghost capturing process needs improvement. It is quite repetitive and pretty much the same throughout the game, dazzle them plus some vacuum power. I think much more canThis is a great game, although I would not call it a masterpiece. Luigi’s mansion is a bit of platforming, exploration and puzzling. It is a very nice mixture in my opinion, but I found the game a bit slow and I think the ghost capturing process needs improvement. It is quite repetitive and pretty much the same throughout the game, dazzle them plus some vacuum power. I think much more can be done with that and at the moment, after a few hours in the game capturing the ghosts gets tedious. Also the mission structure cripples the game in general, you constantly get messages from the professor and they only let you explore a part of the mansion at once which kills the whole exploration concept a bit.

    Said that, I think this is a pretty enjoyable game, the mansions and Luigi are lovely and it is fun to play in general. The 3D effect is quite awesome and the graphics, in general, are quite good.

    Summarising, I think the game is good but I don’t think is a masterpiece. I think it needs urgent improvement. They limit quite badly the exploration potential but puzzles are excellent, although they could be a bit harder. I think this universe is wonderful but I think it is a bit restricted with the whole haunted mansion concept. Don’t get me wrong the design of the mansions is amazingly well made, they don’t feel repetitive, but still, they’re just mansions; I was thinking why not expanding the concept, why not the whole kingdom gets haunted and go to woods, caves, mountains and stuff. Anyway, some really good stuff in this game, I just feel it could be significantly bigger and better; it definitely has potential to be a masterpiece.    … Expand
  65. Alexiace
    Nov 1, 2015
    10
    I give this game a ten because I cannot think of anything glaringly wrong with this game, the story is a decent length with excellent replay value, there are tons of collectibles for you fellow completionists out there, the multiplayer is actually really good and all of the ghosts and Luigi are just so well animated.

    If you have a look at the trailer of this game and like what you see,    I give this game a ten because I cannot think of anything glaringly wrong with this game, the story is a decent length with excellent replay value, there are tons of collectibles for you fellow completionists out there, the multiplayer is actually really good and all of the ghosts and Luigi are just so well animated.

    If you have a look at the trailer of this game and like what you see, then pick up this game. I haven't met a single person who regrets buying this game.    … Expand
  66. nintendomaster1
    Aug 24, 2015
    10
    Wow. My mind is blown. This game is awesome! It is so good! This is one of my favorite games of all time. The graphics are just amazing, the music gives the game a creepy and eerie but fun feeling, the gameplay is good, the story is fantastic, the game is funny, and at times… This game is hard! This game has you play as Luigi. He's helping Professor E. Gadd get back the broken pieces ofWow. My mind is blown. This game is awesome! It is so good! This is one of my favorite games of all time. The graphics are just amazing, the music gives the game a creepy and eerie but fun feeling, the gameplay is good, the story is fantastic, the game is funny, and at times… This game is hard! This game has you play as Luigi. He's helping Professor E. Gadd get back the broken pieces of the Dark Moon because it was broken by ghosts. You have to explore many areas getting back the Dark Moon pieces while capturing ghosts, collecting money and other treasures, solving puzzles, fighting bosses, and having an absolute blast. Yeah Luigi is terrified of ghosts and is a total wimp but he is so cool in this game. When I finished this game I was cheering for Luigi. I was like yeah Luigi! This game is made for all ages. This game will keep whoever is playing it busy. I was addicted to this game when I first got it. Ooh, this game is so great!… Expand
  67. 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. With clever level design, fresh new ideas, and nintendo's signature charm, this is a must-buy for any 3ds owner
  68. funkydoodycool
    May 19, 2015
    8
    Luigi's Mansion 2 in Europe... Luigi is hilarious as he acts frightened around the ghost, bats, spiders and mice that pop up out of nowhere. The sound design is very nice, with the music occasionally stopping so we can hear Luigi whistling nervously along. The game itself IS fun, however there are far too many interruptions for story and the mansion is split into "levels" which requireLuigi's Mansion 2 in Europe... Luigi is hilarious as he acts frightened around the ghost, bats, spiders and mice that pop up out of nowhere. The sound design is very nice, with the music occasionally stopping so we can hear Luigi whistling nervously along. The game itself IS fun, however there are far too many interruptions for story and the mansion is split into "levels" which require you to re-explore previous areas, but with new obstacles to overcome as you pass through.

    I'd say if you enjoyed the Gamecube game you'll love this, as it is a definite improvement to that. The 3D looks awesome, with items going into and out of the screen. I once read complaints about the lack of the second stick (apparently the developers decided the circle stick pro didn't add to the game) which changes slightly the controls from the Gamecube, but the single analogue controls work great.

    There are some new, interesting mechanics here, including the Dark Light, which add to the interest.

    The broken up levels I complained about do however make the game more friendly to handheld play, as each level can be done in a few minutes, and the game auto saves in between each one - perfect for short bursts, but frustrating if you planned to sit and play for an hour or two.

    Still, a great game overall.    … Expand
  69. Monalisa72
    May 4, 2015
    10
    This is the first Luigi´s mansion I played and I love it so much, it was really stressful sometimes but it caught me all night to play, the only thing I hated was that the time you know yo don´t have much time so if you wanna search and see what´s up in other places you couldn´t and I know they are missions but sometimes we are curious, but it was a great game
  70. Beastprogamer
    Mar 10, 2015
    10
    Very great game! The graphics are great for 3DS. The scarescraper is fun. The ghosts look awesome. This game is 10x better than the original one realeased for Game Cube. The gameplay is great except for some online lags. I go back and play this game for 1 reason: Catching ghosts. It is my favourite hobby in the game.
  71. ClMick
    Feb 3, 2015
    9
    This game is good fun. It's not the most challenging around but the gameplay is great, it's very polished and it feels out of place in today's game market. Which is a good thing.
  72. giimax
    Dec 5, 2014
    9
    The gameplay is amazing,puzzles are inventive and difficulty is just great.I was afraid that since i was a novice this game would be to challgeing but it wasnt i loved it.But sadly you cannot save in the middle of a mission and this makes it slighty worse. Though when i needed to stop the game i just put it into sleep mode. Remove that and its a 10/10
  73. DudeFromIceland
    Sep 20, 2014
    9
    This was the first game I bought with my 3DS and I could not put it down for weeks. I played through the game and beat the story and then I played every level at least 5 times, checking every nook and cranny for hidden gems and rewards.

    If you liked the first game for the Gamecube, you will love this one. Great graphics, great 3D, music is brilliant and the gameplay is of course fun    This was the first game I bought with my 3DS and I could not put it down for weeks. I played through the game and beat the story and then I played every level at least 5 times, checking every nook and cranny for hidden gems and rewards.

    If you liked the first game for the Gamecube, you will love this one. Great graphics, great 3D, music is brilliant and the gameplay is of course fun from minute one!    … Expand
  74. ahnj88
    Aug 14, 2014
    10
    Luigi's on the spotlights again!!
    amazing gameplay, crazy and creative ideas, brilliant visuals and the sounds are well done and the team obviously considered even the slightest details on this one.

    Gameplay: 9.5
    Graphics: 9.5
    Sounds: 10
  75. SirKirbyThe4th
    Jun 27, 2014
    8
    Well, its better than the first, that's for sure. Brighter colors, better controls, better animation, better levels, but 1 thing was on my mind the entire time I played it: it's more bland than the first one. The ghosts in the first one had better designs, especially the bosses. But that doesn't stop if from being a great game!
  76. JakeZielsdorf
    Jun 25, 2014
    10
    A must-have for 3DS owners. The gameplay is fantastic. There's stuff to explore everywhere. There's always new obstacles to encounter. It's just a blast to play.
  77. KCritic
    Apr 9, 2014
    10
    Luigi's Mansion 2 is not only one of the best 3ds games, but one of the best games I have played in a very long time. The great thing about the game are the unique mechanics. There really isn't anything like it. It's a high quality game that every 3DS owner should have. Plus, it's full of that Nintendo charm and will have you smiling the whole way through. On top of that, it's got some funLuigi's Mansion 2 is not only one of the best 3ds games, but one of the best games I have played in a very long time. The great thing about the game are the unique mechanics. There really isn't anything like it. It's a high quality game that every 3DS owner should have. Plus, it's full of that Nintendo charm and will have you smiling the whole way through. On top of that, it's got some fun co-op multiplayer modes in it too.
    10/10 Superb.    … Expand
  78. Aozz101x
    Apr 7, 2014
    10
    Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon for Nintendo 3DS is one of most fav games ever
    i enjoyed playing story mode, although for this Review i wanted talked about Multplayer
    the Multplayer was very well fun catching ghost and leveling up your poturgust 3000(i think)
  79. hypercat90
    Mar 23, 2014
    9
    One of the most charming 3ds games I've played so far. The story is hilarious yet intriguing, the mechanics are different as well as the style of stages, the puzzles are mildly challenging and very fun and there is plenty for hardcore gamers to enjoy for 100 percentage. The only complaint I have is the motion controls, which I find very unnecessary and hard to use. For example , if I'mOne of the most charming 3ds games I've played so far. The story is hilarious yet intriguing, the mechanics are different as well as the style of stages, the puzzles are mildly challenging and very fun and there is plenty for hardcore gamers to enjoy for 100 percentage. The only complaint I have is the motion controls, which I find very unnecessary and hard to use. For example , if I'm trying to cross a pit on a narrow platform, I'll have to use motion controls that make no sense, and I end up falling about five times every time. Overall, though, a fun and exciting that's guaranteeing enjoyment for all ages.… Expand
  80. PolisKanin
    Mar 8, 2014
    8
    This is in ways better and not as good as the original. This one has the great 3d graphics, but in 2d not much is improved. The levels are missions rather than exploring the mansion, which makes it easier for younger players or for inexperienced players but worse for experts and drops some of the original game's charm. The multiplayer is good fun, and if you liked the original you'llThis is in ways better and not as good as the original. This one has the great 3d graphics, but in 2d not much is improved. The levels are missions rather than exploring the mansion, which makes it easier for younger players or for inexperienced players but worse for experts and drops some of the original game's charm. The multiplayer is good fun, and if you liked the original you'll (almost certainly) like this.… Expand
  81. severed127
    Mar 4, 2014
    9
    The game is great, the puzzles are super fun to solve. The only problem I had was not collecting enough coins to be abel to upgrade my poltergust. This kept me from finishing the game.
  82. GERCharon
    Feb 2, 2014
    6
    I totally liked this game's graphics and 3D-effect. The game got many funny parts, which made me smile a lot.
    Gameplay is quite funny, too: You have to explore a bunch of mansions and to capture some boss ghost in each of one. Each mansion is splitted into some missions, which each take you closer to the boss ghost. This is something I don't like, because you cannot save the game while    I totally liked this game's graphics and 3D-effect. The game got many funny parts, which made me smile a lot.
    Gameplay is quite funny, too: You have to explore a bunch of mansions and to capture some boss ghost in each of one. Each mansion is splitted into some missions, which each take you closer to the boss ghost. This is something I don't like, because you cannot save the game while you are playing a mission, and at each mission's end, you'll see a mission complete screen, how much points you got etc. This ruins some of the game's normally great atmosphere.
    When I started playing it, I learned that you can upgrade your vacuum cleaner buy collecting coins. I really liked this idea, but was disappointed after a few hours, when I saw that I have already unlocked all possible upgrades. Additionally, you are not able to choose the order in which those upgrades unlock.
    So after I completed every mission, I put this game aside and not think of ever play it again. It has an extremely low replay value. I have to admit, that I didn't try the Multiplayer, though.

    I will give this game a 6, because it was quite fun, beautiful and so on, but it just isn't worth the 45€ I spent for it, because I know I will never play it again.    … Expand
  83. 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
  84. dingdong
    Jan 11, 2014
    9
    I purchased this game in the discount bin at the local game shop and I can't put it down. The gameplay is addictive and fun, the graphics are incredibly charming and unique, and Luigi is such a kick ass character. As much as it's supposed to be a "scary" game for Luigi, it is in fact a hilarious game.

    The only flaws I see in this are some very very minor frame rate issues, and now and    I purchased this game in the discount bin at the local game shop and I can't put it down. The gameplay is addictive and fun, the graphics are incredibly charming and unique, and Luigi is such a kick ass character. As much as it's supposed to be a "scary" game for Luigi, it is in fact a hilarious game.

    The only flaws I see in this are some very very minor frame rate issues, and now and then the controls feel a little cumberson: specifically, not being able to turn while you use the flashlight / vacuum. I guess that just gives it a little bit of extra strategy.

    The multiplayer is also incredibly fun, especially because Download Play is an option.

    Overall, I have zero regrets with this purchase. Can't recommend it enough!    … Expand
  85. LateToTheGame
    Jan 5, 2014
    7
    The graphics are great, the basic gameplay is a solid idea (largely collecting/exploration with battle/capture interspersed), but there are a few failings that really stop this game from being as enjoyable as it could have been. I will preface this review by admitting that I have never played the first Luigi's Mansion. This really was not a problem in terms of following the story orThe graphics are great, the basic gameplay is a solid idea (largely collecting/exploration with battle/capture interspersed), but there are a few failings that really stop this game from being as enjoyable as it could have been. I will preface this review by admitting that I have never played the first Luigi's Mansion. This really was not a problem in terms of following the story or figuring out the gameplay, but perhaps lacking the nostalgia made me able to be a bit more critical of the game as a whole.

    The lack of save points (automatic or manual) is likely to be frustrating for both younger and adult players, it leads to times you must replay the same mission a couple of times, which can be tedious, Additionally between missions Luigi is often summoned to and from the manor he is exploring to visit his mentor, when the player is returned to the manor it is back in the front hall, leaving you to navigate the same path back to where you had just been on your last mission,

    The controls are not as fluid as they could be, Luigi's mobility can be really limiting when fighting certain enemies.

    I did not enjoy this game as much as I expected to. It has charm and value, but I would not label it a "Must Have" game for the 3DS console.    … Expand
  86. Christendo3ds
    Dec 17, 2013
    9
    An unbelievably fun game. It is a terrific adventure with excellent boss battles. The game has tons of replay value as long as you 100% complete it, every boo, every gem, 3 stars every level. A recommended buy.
  87. Pikminjp
    Dec 12, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No joke this game I should claim this game the god of all 3DS games on the market so far. No major disappointing content, Great graphics, great smoothing music. Plus a nice story that may have been repeated but a lot better. I am surprised on how much greatness this game had to offer unlike 3d land. I love the new features. The strobe light; love everything about it. Help you find clues, hidden areas, and pulterpups the best ghost in the game. The new and improved vacuum and the new ds thing called the dual scream. However this game does not deserve a 10 in the score. Why because after playing the game for 82 something hours you begin to occur some real annoying glitches. Like in the online tower some keys are not present even if there said to be there which end up F...... You up entirely. Also sometimes the ghost glitch and pause randomly and disappear and return. Other than that nothing major but that are in the game. The boss battles on the other hand are worse part to the game there the same ghost. Excluding king boo. This game is doubt the best game on the 3DS just above new leaf and sticker star.… Expand
  88. Lokathor
    Dec 5, 2013
    4
    This game is really fun... when you're actually able to play it. However, each mission only lets you explore a limited amount of a mansion at once. Also, you're constantly interrupted by message from the Professor telling you what to do. Even when you replay a mission, there's still the same constant interruptions that you've already heard. The mansion bosses are kinda all over the placeThis game is really fun... when you're actually able to play it. However, each mission only lets you explore a limited amount of a mansion at once. Also, you're constantly interrupted by message from the Professor telling you what to do. Even when you replay a mission, there's still the same constant interruptions that you've already heard. The mansion bosses are kinda all over the place in terms of fun and difficulty. There's upgrades you can get for Luigi, but they're all in a fixed order, and you get all of them pretty early on.

    Really, the biggest thing to me is that the replay value of the game is killed because there's always stuff in your way preventing you from just exploring a whole mansion at once, and there's always dumb messages from E. Gad that you can't skip over, telling you the same things you already know.    … Expand
  89. monsternator1
    Oct 21, 2013
    10
    This game is great, its fun you get to catch ghosts, new combo, new ghosts, NEW STORY. I have to say, I have no negatives about this game. You could say its flawless. Well... there is one thing bothering me, but not with the game. The bother is the audience. (Call of duty age range 4-12) (Nintendo age range 11-49) See the difference here? That's the only thing bothering me.
  90. Legend2099
    Oct 21, 2013
    7
    Dark Moon is a fun game with unique puzzles and action gameplay. I wish Nintendo permitted more exploration with the mansions and didn't limit the gamer to individual missions. I play my 3ds in short spurts so I struggled to find time to complete a mission or a find a save point. The straight forward "combat" also holds this game back from being great.

    Dark Moon is still a good game,    Dark Moon is a fun game with unique puzzles and action gameplay. I wish Nintendo permitted more exploration with the mansions and didn't limit the gamer to individual missions. I play my 3ds in short spurts so I struggled to find time to complete a mission or a find a save point. The straight forward "combat" also holds this game back from being great.

    Dark Moon is still a good game, but contains a few areas of needed improvements.    … Expand
  91. jakethesnack
    Oct 20, 2013
    8
    It has some of the catchiest music in video games and i love how you go into five different mansions instead of just one. The ghosts are funny too and it has some great boss fights.
  92. Lcvolt
    Sep 25, 2013
    9
    the game is really charming. the exploration is as good as ever. the presentation and humor are great and the controls were very well adapted from a typical game controller, to a controller with less buttons and only 1 joystick. the only downside i find on it is the way the game was divided in missions. it was unnecessary and makes the game easier, shorter and more linear. This problemthe game is really charming. the exploration is as good as ever. the presentation and humor are great and the controls were very well adapted from a typical game controller, to a controller with less buttons and only 1 joystick. the only downside i find on it is the way the game was divided in missions. it was unnecessary and makes the game easier, shorter and more linear. This problem has been happening in most of the recent nintendo games. it gets tedious, boring and predictable. in this case it didnt affect much, but the game could have been way better, specially if it had an overworld where you could walk from one mansion to the other, and secret shortcuts through them.… Expand
  93. Metaru
    Sep 16, 2013
    10
    The game has much more improvements from its predecessor, the mansion inplantacion of 5 instead of a much enlarged the gaming experience, go through dark corridors, have fun with some comedy with ghosts, chasing the tender poltepup among other factors, on your graphics might not be as powerful in the console, but Mr. miyamoto achieving its mission with 3D effect entirely on his musicThe game has much more improvements from its predecessor, the mansion inplantacion of 5 instead of a much enlarged the gaming experience, go through dark corridors, have fun with some comedy with ghosts, chasing the tender poltepup among other factors, on your graphics might not be as powerful in the console, but Mr. miyamoto achieving its mission with 3D effect entirely on his music whether it fits into each corresponding ensenario.
    -the multjugador and online mode is a new inovation to create different challenge with your friends or with people around the world to explore the ScareScraper, but the problem I see is that sometimes the console command line users outside the signal suddenly drops and you'll just have to explore the tower.
    in conclusion if you want to spend good times with a good horror comic would recommend that you play this great game to your 3DS console or 3DSXL.    … Expand
  94. ERB
    Aug 29, 2013
    8
    When I mistakenly downloaded this game instead of The Sims I was thinking of deleting this game but then suddenly I mistakenly pressed the start button then the game suddenly opened.So since I have opened the game I will have no choice but to play this game.I was actually and really expecting that this game would be disappointing.And then suddenly I was on my couch playing this game for 6When I mistakenly downloaded this game instead of The Sims I was thinking of deleting this game but then suddenly I mistakenly pressed the start button then the game suddenly opened.So since I have opened the game I will have no choice but to play this game.I was actually and really expecting that this game would be disappointing.And then suddenly I was on my couch playing this game for 6 hours straight and I haven't even noticed it.The game was actually addicting.I mean the super mario galaxy disappointed me to much but this game was different.I was actually interested on this game And most of the mario games I played is so boring but this one is far more better than those mario games.It has an interesting game play and also a very good story.Guys I will tell you this:"This is one of the best 3DS games I have ever played".I like this game!… Expand
  95. MW1AA2Gs
    Aug 26, 2013
    7
    It is a pretty good game but it is brought down by its awful pacing and sometimes annoying puzzles which sometimes make it feel more like a point and click adventure.
  96. PuckMan
    Aug 15, 2013
    7
    The first thing you learn in Luigi's Mansion 2 is 'don't die'. Because dying means being sent back to the beginning of the mission and losing all your progress. You could be 20-30 minutes in then you die and have to do it all again. For me this led to a lack of motivation to complete the game and is the reason it took me quite along time to finish.

    Having said that the game is very good    The first thing you learn in Luigi's Mansion 2 is 'don't die'. Because dying means being sent back to the beginning of the mission and losing all your progress. You could be 20-30 minutes in then you die and have to do it all again. For me this led to a lack of motivation to complete the game and is the reason it took me quite along time to finish.

    Having said that the game is very good and has a lot of charm. Luigi's mannerisms in this game are hilarious. The way he cowers and creeps about nervously or just the way he says 'hello?' is so amusing. The games mechanics are solid though combating ghosts is never as much fun as the exploring and puzzle solving aspects.

    I spent around 19 hours with Luigi's Mansion 2 but never felt compelled to search for all the hidden items and bonus levels so it is quite along game which I enjoyed despite some niggles.    … Expand
  97. jmc600
    Aug 12, 2013
    10
    This is without a doubt the best game on the 3DS I've played so far. The only true flaw in this game is the fact it is mission based. But that's a small gripe, overall this game and luigi shine like no other, this game is great in gameplay, story, charm, exploration, and especially exceeds in the fact it has an amazing relatable protagonist luigi. He is clumsy, sloppy, shy, and afraid mostThis is without a doubt the best game on the 3DS I've played so far. The only true flaw in this game is the fact it is mission based. But that's a small gripe, overall this game and luigi shine like no other, this game is great in gameplay, story, charm, exploration, and especially exceeds in the fact it has an amazing relatable protagonist luigi. He is clumsy, sloppy, shy, and afraid most times but overall he goes in and gets the job done knowing he's not getting a princess. But is just doing a good deed to help.… Expand
  98. budwheizzah
    Jul 25, 2013
    8
    This is definitely one of the year's greatest surprises for me! Never did I expect a Luigi's Mansion title to be this darned fun to play! Loaded with content and a tasty, fun online multiplayer feature, equipped IN FULL with download play so you can gather your friends who don't have the title and still all get to have at it, this game will bring hour upon hours of fun and has just enoughThis is definitely one of the year's greatest surprises for me! Never did I expect a Luigi's Mansion title to be this darned fun to play! Loaded with content and a tasty, fun online multiplayer feature, equipped IN FULL with download play so you can gather your friends who don't have the title and still all get to have at it, this game will bring hour upon hours of fun and has just enough variety and genuine gaming difficulty that will keep you coming back like an addict!… Expand
  99. ragekoi
    Jul 21, 2013
    8
    Had a lot of potential but wasn't executed as well as I hoped. The gameplay, graphics, story, mansion design, characters, and collectibles are all great. However, the structure of the game is just disappointing. Instead of having missions, where you exit the mansion constantly just to go back in moments later, they should've just allowed you to explore the mansion without forcing you toHad a lot of potential but wasn't executed as well as I hoped. The gameplay, graphics, story, mansion design, characters, and collectibles are all great. However, the structure of the game is just disappointing. Instead of having missions, where you exit the mansion constantly just to go back in moments later, they should've just allowed you to explore the mansion without forcing you to exit every time you complete an objective. Also, E. Gadd becomes very annoying, calling you every 5 seconds when you need to do something. It seems foolish to have you touch the screen to answer him, because if you don't answer him Luigi just stands around. I would've expected something like Luigi looking into the player and telling him to answer the phone or something, but no such thing happened. I appreciate the attempt to bring back Luigi's Mansion, and for the most part it was done expertly well, but the mission based structure ruined the game for me in a sense.… Expand
  100. birdman3
    Jul 20, 2013
    7
    Luigi's Mansion has a great atmosphere and fun gameplay, but it gets repetitive after the first few hours. There are good attempts at trying to mix up the enemies that you face, but generally they're not really all that different. The puzzles can be complex and rewarding, but sometimes are too abstract or obscure for you to know what to do. I found myself looking up guides online afterLuigi's Mansion has a great atmosphere and fun gameplay, but it gets repetitive after the first few hours. There are good attempts at trying to mix up the enemies that you face, but generally they're not really all that different. The puzzles can be complex and rewarding, but sometimes are too abstract or obscure for you to know what to do. I found myself looking up guides online after being stuck for half an hour in the same room, only to find out that I had missed some detail that had me saying "How was I supposed to know that?". If you're mildly interested in the game, I recommend picking it up so that you can scratch that itch, but if you're not already convinced you'll love it, you're not missing much by passing it up.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 74 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 67 out of 74
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 74
  3. Negative: 0 out of 74
  1. ZTGD
    May 31, 2013
    90
    Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon is a stellar sequel to a forgettable classic. Nintendo has refined the formula and made it interesting to fans and even those that didn’t find the appeal behind the original. For those looking for the next great 3DS game, don’t sleep on Luigi’s latest.
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  2. Slant Magazine
    May 27, 2013
    80
    If Next Level Games had opted to make Dark Moon more of an open-world experience, granting the player free will to poke around its gloomily graceful environments without continual check-in interruptions, it could have been equated to a minor masterpiece. But the game is still something of a small wonder.
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  3. Universo Nintendo
    May 22, 2013
    90
    Beautiful, fun, ingenious and unique.
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