Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon

 3DS
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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 666 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 33 out of 666
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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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
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#6 Best 3DS Game of 2013
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#6 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2013
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#7 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2013

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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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