Luigi's Mansion

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  • Summary: Luigi steps out from the shadow of his brother Mario and into the gloomy shadows of a very haunted house in this, his first-ever starring role. Armed with a flashlight and a customized vacuum cleaner, Luigi must rid the mansion of Boos and ghouls--and find his missing brother to boot. AsLuigi steps out from the shadow of his brother Mario and into the gloomy shadows of a very haunted house in this, his first-ever starring role. Armed with a flashlight and a customized vacuum cleaner, Luigi must rid the mansion of Boos and ghouls--and find his missing brother to boot. As Luigi, you'll search for the keys that open the many locked doors; vacuum coins, cash, and gold bars; and explore vases, bookcases, and drawers. From the brick-walled basement to the gloomy grounds, Luigi's Mansion is packed with chills, thrills, and creepy surprises.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. GamingTrend
    96
    One of the most entertaining games I’ve played in a long time.
  2. GamePro
    90
    It's not quite the flagship title you might expect for a Nintendo launch, but Luigi's Mansion is still a must-have.
  3. GameCube Europe
    84
    The graphics are top-notch, the sound is catchy and simply lovable, the controls are delightful and the gameplay is original and just so much fun. But the whole thing is dragged down by the frighteningly short game time.
  4. Core Magazine
    75
    When you’re talking about a Miyamoto launch title, "pretty good" just won’t cut it.
  5. Nintendojo
    75
    Fun. In fact, it's five or six of the best hours you can spend on any system this year. Unfortunately, that's all that it is.
  6. GMR Magazine
    70
    Like getting socks for Christmas, it's good and comfortable, but not what we wanted. [Feb 2003, p.96]
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  7. Cheat Code Central
    60
    If you are a Mario fan, you'll probably walk out of the store with this one anyway, just don't expect the second coming.
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  1. Positive: 80 out of 100
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 100
  3. Negative: 5 out of 100
  1. TimeJ
    Oct 19, 2020
    10
    10/10 This is my favorite game of all time. I am 100% biased but I don't care. The unique gameplay and atmosphere of this game has elevated10/10 This is my favorite game of all time. I am 100% biased but I don't care. The unique gameplay and atmosphere of this game has elevated this game to a level few games ever reach. Play it.… Expand
  2. EthanolManna
    Apr 15, 2016
    10
    A fun side plot in the universe of mario. The game plays well for what it is, even though it bears no resemblance to any of the other games inA fun side plot in the universe of mario. The game plays well for what it is, even though it bears no resemblance to any of the other games in the mario franchise. I love this game for its brave uniquness.… Expand
  4. MinishCap223
    Mar 25, 2013
    10
    This game is a true classic. I have beat this game at least 7 times and it just seems to never get old. Even with today's consoles this gamesThis game is a true classic. I have beat this game at least 7 times and it just seems to never get old. Even with today's consoles this games graphics still look great. The whole concept is just incredible. I highly recommend this game.… Expand
  5. hagelt18
    Mar 27, 2013
    9
    If you enjoyed the first luigi's mansion, I think you'll like this even more. Luigi is hilarious, the music is great, the environments areIf you enjoyed the first luigi's mansion, I think you'll like this even more. Luigi is hilarious, the music is great, the environments are lots of fun, and the gameplay strikes a good balance between not changing it too much while adding a fresh new feel. They did change the game up a bit to be more "mission" oriented which is to help it work better for portable play. Rest assured, you can still explore the mansions and there are plenty of hidden secrets to hunt for. The multiplayer is a lot of fun if you play with friends either online or locally (IT HAS DOWNLOAD PLAY!! Yes!!!) I had some trouble going online playing against people worldwide, I'm not really sure why Point lost on that one though. The game doesn't have much replayability, but I wasn't really expecting it from this type of game. I've got other games to play and things to do, I just wanted a nice fun experience which is exactly what I got!… Expand
  6. Tonetoelewa
    Jan 5, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really enjoyed the game in the beginning, the ghosts are funny but the end is really unexpected, you'll need a lot of patience with the final boss, playing against the final boss sucks.
    Footnote: This game needs to be remastered as its third release for the nintendo switch.    … Expand
  7. JumpingWolf
    Nov 5, 2013
    8
    Very underrated. It's not long or difficult, but it's very entertaining and charming with deceptive replay value. In attempting to create whatVery underrated. It's not long or difficult, but it's very entertaining and charming with deceptive replay value. In attempting to create what amounts to little more than a graphical showcase as a launch title for Gamecube, Nintendo inadvertently made a quirky little title that deserves a place in any Gamecube library and that is one of my fondest adolescent Gamecube memories.… Expand
  8. LuigiJ.
    Jun 2, 2002
    0
    I really don't see what's so cool about some guy in green tights with a vacuum strapped to his back.

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#12 Best GameCube Game of 2001
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#2 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2001
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#2 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2001