Luigi's Mansion

 GameCube
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
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  1. GamerWeb Nintendo
    73
    Exploring the mansion and capturing ghosts is an engrossing experience, despite being a tad light in the depth department.
  2. 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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  3. Eurogamer
    70
    A competent, atmospheric adventure and truly a new direction for the characters, but at this length it simply isn’t worth the £35, let alone the cost of the console.
  5. Gamestyle
    70
    Potential tension is sorely lacking. However, the challengingly physical and rewarding nature of the actual ghost-catching sequences does go a way to make up for this.
  6. IGN
    70
    What makes Luigi's Mansion so…subpar, is the predictable, formulaic gameplay. I wonder what new, revolutionary gameplay Miyamoto-san thought he was hiding from everyone.
  7. All Game Guide
    70
    Despite being a stunning title in many ways, with some unique gameplay to boot, Luigi's Mansion ultimately fails to deliver a cohesive gameplay experience over the long-term.
  8. netjak
    65
    This is an incredibly short game... and short lived. I'm all for games that are a romp to play, and is classic "renter" material. But, for their flagship release; I question the integrity of Nintendo.
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  9. Cincinnati Enquirer
    60
    A lighthearted and humorous action/ adventure for younger players who will enjoy collecting coins and keys as well as exploring the mansion's many rooms.
  10. Adrenaline Vault
    60
    Despite stylish graphics and fun gameplay, the lack of any revolutionary concepts coupled with the short play time means potential buyers should pass up Luigi in favor of other GameCube launch titles.
  11. 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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Awards & Rankings

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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

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 337 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 281 out of 337
  2. Mixed: 48 out of 337
  3. Negative: 8 out of 337
  1. 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.… Full Review »
  2. Melody
    Jan 30, 2008
    9
    It's a very nice mansion. I just feel sorry for the ghosts that have got captured. I love the things about the mansion. The mansion is It's a very nice mansion. I just feel sorry for the ghosts that have got captured. I love the things about the mansion. The mansion is big and I love it! I wish they do a second game of it.… Full Review »
  3. imagine606
    Nov 25, 2012
    8
    This was a great departure from the normal Mario games. It features the same personality and charm that you get from the normally from theThis was a great departure from the normal Mario games. It features the same personality and charm that you get from the normally from the Mario based games, but adds a new element with the whole ghost thing.

    This game is a fresh addition even to this day to the whole Mario series. It's a game that's a lot of fun to play, despite being a major departure in many ways from the rest of the series. Anyone who wants to play something that's within the series, but still something different would be advised to give this game a shot.    … Full Review »
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