Luigi's Mansion

 GameCube
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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
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  1. 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 big and I love it! I wish they do a second game of it.
  2. Wormoid
    Jan 8, 2011
    9
    Great fun! Despite only having six hours of gameplay, unlike other games, you never get bored towards the end. Nintendo have finally used Luigi without Mario hobbling beside him like he always does. Highly Recomended!
  3. FreedomFighters
    Jan 11, 2018
    10
    "Luigi's Mansion" is a game that didn't seem to get a lot of love upon its initial release (in fact, I didn't get to play the game until 2013). That's a shame, because "Luigi's Mansion" is one of the GameCube's best titles.
    With great visuals, fun gameplay, a charming storyline, catchy music and hilarious antics from Luigi himself, the game simply has it all.
    If there is anything I could    "Luigi's Mansion" is a game that didn't seem to get a lot of love upon its initial release (in fact, I didn't get to play the game until 2013). That's a shame, because "Luigi's Mansion" is one of the GameCube's best titles.
    With great visuals, fun gameplay, a charming storyline, catchy music and hilarious antics from Luigi himself, the game simply has it all.
    If there is anything I could say bad about the game, it's that it is fairly short. One playthrough won't take more than 4-6 hours, which was probably a good way to keep the game from getting overly redundant. Even so, if you can get past the short length, "Luigi's Mansion" is an absolute romp that should sit among the very best of the GameCube's library of first-party titles.
    Final rating: 10 out of 10 "Fantastic"    … Expand
  4. CreepyShawnster
    Dec 20, 2014
    10
    One of my all time favorites. It's one of those rare gems that I can play over and over again. It stands out as one of the most unique Nintendo classics with all the charm and addictive fun you can expect. It still boasts great gameplay and visuals that have aged well since its release 14 years ago. If you're reading this you've either played it or are curious, and if you are among theOne of my all time favorites. It's one of those rare gems that I can play over and over again. It stands out as one of the most unique Nintendo classics with all the charm and addictive fun you can expect. It still boasts great gameplay and visuals that have aged well since its release 14 years ago. If you're reading this you've either played it or are curious, and if you are among the latter then stop thinking about it and try this game!!… Expand
  5. Focaccia
    Feb 20, 2017
    10
    I absolutely love the concept of this game. this isn't a traditional Mario game, and that's what makes it special. I loved exploring the creepy mansion and catching all the different types of ghosts was extremely fun. This game is definitely in my top 3 Gamecube games.
  6. [Anonymous]
    Jan 4, 2002
    9
    This game is a blast! It might not be best suited for hard core game players, but if you just want to see Luigi and Mario and have a little fun while doing so, don't miss it!
  7. Tokyochuchu
    Apr 16, 2012
    6
    Luigi's Mansion is a fun but forgettable game about catching ghosts with a vacuum cleaner. The game has tons of charm but has some faults such as unbalanced difficulty, imprecise controls and an unusual turning circle. It is hilarious to see Luigi getting money for dry humping cabinets, though.... "Nnngg, Nnngg".
  8. RetroBlake
    Jun 15, 2011
    10
    Well this game is fanastic! The first time I played it was when my Dad brought it home from his game whiz friend,Well I played on thinking well whats the point of this game? But then when I new what the point was it was one of the most fun games ive ever played! And can't wait for the release of Luigi's Mansion 2 for 3DS although I dont even have one..;(
  9. skeletonking123
    Sep 10, 2011
    10
    Though most people have considered this a lame and boring game and the black sheep of any of the mario games, but I would say this is one of the best mario games
  10. Zilcell
    Nov 11, 2011
    8
    The gameplay is fun and engaging, but it is fairly short and has little replayability. The graphics are beautiful. It is an overall great game and it is Luigi's best moment.
  11. Basketballbeast
    Dec 5, 2014
    10
    This game is absolutely terrific! Let us all remind ourselves that this was a launch title and the graphics look so good on the Gamecube! The gameplay is great as well and the charm of Luigi's Mansion is simply unforgettable. I have beaten this game 3 times and each time I have had just a great experience playing this game because it is honestly one of the funnest games I have ever played.This game is absolutely terrific! Let us all remind ourselves that this was a launch title and the graphics look so good on the Gamecube! The gameplay is great as well and the charm of Luigi's Mansion is simply unforgettable. I have beaten this game 3 times and each time I have had just a great experience playing this game because it is honestly one of the funnest games I have ever played. The only con to this game was that it was too short! But the experience you have while your playing is truelly unforgettable.… Expand
  12. wegie125
    Nov 15, 2017
    10
    This game was definitely scary for anyone that was young around the time that the gamecube came out. Even to this day the music, the atmosphere, the ghosts, everything. They never did recreate this feeling in the new luigi's mansion which is sad. This game did not feel like it was for kids. It wasn't the hardest game either but it felt amazing going through this game at night as a kid. TheThis game was definitely scary for anyone that was young around the time that the gamecube came out. Even to this day the music, the atmosphere, the ghosts, everything. They never did recreate this feeling in the new luigi's mansion which is sad. This game did not feel like it was for kids. It wasn't the hardest game either but it felt amazing going through this game at night as a kid. The feelings I had for this game was unbelievable and I can definitely say that this is one of my favorite games of all time… Expand
  13. tybyrd93
    Feb 3, 2015
    9
    One of the best games on Gamecube. It's charming and creepy at the same time, and there's plenty of exploring to do. There's a variety in both level design and the types of enemies. Quite simply a classic
  14. obthegeek
    Nov 22, 2020
    9
    surprisingly dark and atmospheric for nintendo, with one of their more underappreciated soundtracks, probably because of how underused it is. couple of songs really give me yume nikki vibes. fantastic, if a bit short.
  15. 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 in the mario franchise. I love this game for its brave uniquness.
  16. GamecubeLover
    Jul 21, 2016
    10
    The gameplay is fantastic and the story is gold and the music is AMAZING! The bosses are cool and the new characters are great and are very interesting. This game is amazing!
  17. wariothelegend
    Oct 16, 2018
    9
    For those of you Luigi fans, you're going to LOVE this game. I myself am not a Luigi fan and yet I still loved this game. It's amazing, fun, a little bizarre, but still colorful and mesmerizing! The premise of the game is that Luigi won a mansion in a contest he didn't even enter. Not being even the tiniest bit of spooked, Mario goes up to the mansion, planning on surprising his littleFor those of you Luigi fans, you're going to LOVE this game. I myself am not a Luigi fan and yet I still loved this game. It's amazing, fun, a little bizarre, but still colorful and mesmerizing! The premise of the game is that Luigi won a mansion in a contest he didn't even enter. Not being even the tiniest bit of spooked, Mario goes up to the mansion, planning on surprising his little brother, only to be captured by ghosts! So now it's up to Luigi and his new machine, the Poltergust 3000, to suck up all the ghosts.

    In short, go go from room to room collecting ghosts and money. But there are some ghosts (more humanoid ones) who are not captured so easily, and require more puzzle-solving skills in order to capture. The game keeps a good balance of difficulty. Still challenging but not frustrating.

    The only real problem with this game is the length of it. An average Mario game takes about a week or two for most people to beat, maybe even a month. But this one can be completed in less than a day. No joke. And because the mansion in the game is so huge, there's going to be some back-tracking involved.

    Aside from those problems, the graphics, music and even the charm in this game really make this an enjoyable game. I'd highly recommend it!    … Expand
  18. Captain_Faramir
    Jan 30, 2017
    10
    One of the very early GameCube games, and definitely one of the greatest. Along with Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Mario Sunshine, this game was incredibly fun, had amazing soundtrack and atmosphere along with really good replay value.
  19. GSDGames
    Jun 23, 2017
    10
    Okay so let me level with all the **** boys who rated this game under 10/10. YOU'RE WRONG. YOU'RE WRONG. YOU'RE WRONG. YOU'RE WRONG. YOU'RE WRONG. YOU'RE WRONG. Luigi's Mansion for the Nintendo GameCube is possibly the greatest game ever made.
    Redeeming quality 1: Luigi, the better Mario Brother, is the main character.
    Redeeming quality 2: Ghostbusters, Ghost Adventures, The    Okay so let me level with all the **** boys who rated this game under 10/10. YOU'RE WRONG. YOU'RE WRONG. YOU'RE WRONG. YOU'RE WRONG. YOU'RE WRONG. YOU'RE WRONG. Luigi's Mansion for the Nintendo GameCube is possibly the greatest game ever made.
    Redeeming quality 1: Luigi, the better Mario Brother, is the main character.
    Redeeming quality 2: Ghostbusters, Ghost Adventures, The Othersiders... all took inspiration from this game.
    Redeeming quality 3: Professer E. Gadd is funny.
    Redeeming quality 4: ...............................................................................................Nintendo 64

    what more do you need you pretentious **** huh? come at me in CS:GO.    … Expand
  20. Yoyoshiman
    Jul 26, 2018
    10
    All I gotta say is that this game is underrated. As you play you realize that there is a lot of charm in this game and is absolutely worth a play.
  21. shang-chi_VG
    May 1, 2018
    10
    A gamecube classic that aged really well. The gameplay is fun, hunting the ghosts can be challenging but never unfair and you can keep playing for hours before tiring, if you want to 100% it.
  22. RetroChip
    Oct 7, 2018
    10
    Many people consider Luigi's Mansion as simply a tech demo for the GameCube. I consider it otherwise. I know full well that Luigi's Mansion is a tech demo, but I am confident in saying that Luigi's Mansion is the best tech demo ever created. The final game has a satisfying control scheme, that can make your heart pump vigorously when you get the hang of it. The controller vibrations, theMany people consider Luigi's Mansion as simply a tech demo for the GameCube. I consider it otherwise. I know full well that Luigi's Mansion is a tech demo, but I am confident in saying that Luigi's Mansion is the best tech demo ever created. The final game has a satisfying control scheme, that can make your heart pump vigorously when you get the hang of it. The controller vibrations, the sound design, and the visual effects are all on point and make you feel as though you are really using the poltergust 3000. The sound has this electric zap to it. it leaves you with a sensation that is hard to fathom the first time you play it through. It's got just enough intriguing story that will leave you satisfied as an adult, yet it is simple and does not shake the younger audience of their understanding. It is a game that really exemplifies the "E" ESRB rating, as it is truly made for everyone. It still holds up in 2018 and is personally one of my favorite games. If you are willing to give three to five hours of your time to this game, you will find a truly wonderful experience crammed into an 8 centimeter long CD.… Expand
  23. andrewXtingle
    Oct 23, 2019
    10
    He is MY MAN, Linguini. That's all I have to say about this MASTERPIECE OF A GAME. 10.
  24. 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 games graphics still look great. The whole concept is just incredible. I highly recommend this game.
  25. 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 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    This 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.    … Expand
  26. Tpoe
    Jun 1, 2011
    10
    This is one of the greatest games on the Gamecube, the three reviews that say it is absolute **** are really just absolute **** This game has one of the best environments and has wonderful graphics (for the time it was made). Every room is filled with detail and there's plenty of secrets and enemies to keep you entertained. All of the bosses and even the regular ghosts have so muchThis is one of the greatest games on the Gamecube, the three reviews that say it is absolute **** are really just absolute **** This game has one of the best environments and has wonderful graphics (for the time it was made). Every room is filled with detail and there's plenty of secrets and enemies to keep you entertained. All of the bosses and even the regular ghosts have so much character and attitude, and every boss has something unique about him and is exactly the type of person you'd expect to be living in a mansion like this (even if they're not technically living!). There are so many secrets and optional 'quests' to keep you looking all the time. The only cons for this game is that it is actually quite short, and it isn't 100% re-playable (although I have come back to it many times) also it is rather easy. Another con that I can think of is that it's 10 years old, and still no sequel!… Expand
  27. d8uv
    Dec 14, 2001
    6
    Fun game, but has absolutley NO replayability.
  28. Redleopardvideo
    Oct 3, 2013
    10
    DRY BOWSER WAS RECENTLY FOUND IN LUIGI"S MANSION!!!! (This tells you how to fight him)

    Dry Bowser was recently discovered in Luigi's Mansion. You have to have 6 coins, 6 dollars, and 6 gold bars and also this can only be done in the Hidden Mansion. There is a low chance of it happening, but if you want a higher percent chance for it to happen, then you have to beat the game 6 times on    DRY BOWSER WAS RECENTLY FOUND IN LUIGI"S MANSION!!!! (This tells you how to fight him)

    Dry Bowser was recently discovered in Luigi's Mansion. You have to have 6 coins, 6 dollars, and 6 gold bars and also this can only be done in the Hidden Mansion. There is a low chance of it happening, but if you want a higher percent chance for it to happen, then you have to beat the game 6 times on each files. If you get it to work, after you beat Bowser and King Boo it shows a close up on Mario and he is still banging on the glass as if you didn't defeat King Boo. The lights go out and it shows Luigi's Poltergeist 3000 releases King Boo again and he going into the celling. When he does this you will see a picture of Dry Bowser on the celling on the room. Luigi will get sucked into the painting. you battle of the roof again, but the background is blue fire instead of red fire, and it is the same cut scene when you fight bowser, except it is Dry Bowser. King Boo has 1000 HP instead of 500 HP. When the fight is over, you will get 2 extra gold diamonds (The gold diamonds are Dry Bowser's eyes). After you exit the painting, the ending of the game will still happen normally and you get a picture of Dry Bowser and King Boo instead of Bowser and King Boo. Good luck trying to find Dry Bowser.

    I will be posting picture of the boss fight very soon. Probably 10-31-13 or 12-25-13. I haven't chosen a date yet. It is going to be one of those dates. And the place where I am going to release it has not been chosen yet. And if the pictures get enough publicity, then I will post my video of me fighting Dry Bowser. The boss fight is pretty hard (a lot harder than the regular boss fight). It is actually very hidden. From what I know, it can't be found when digging through the game's data. I will be posting more info about the boss fight throughout the year.    … Expand
  29. NorwayGamer
    Apr 4, 2015
    9
    A true classic, an excellent launch title for the Gamecube. This game has great animations and awesome lighting effects, looks really great.

    It is very fun walking around the huge mansion and exploring & solving puzzles. I enjoyed this game a lot, recommended!
  30. 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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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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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
  1. GMR Magazine
    70
    Like getting socks for Christmas, it's good and comfortable, but not what we wanted. [Feb 2003, p.96]
  2. 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.
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  3. 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.
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