Luigi's Mansion

 GameCube
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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 337 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 48 out of 337
  3. Negative: 8 out of 337
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  1. JohnP.
    Jul 5, 2005
    10
    The best GameCube game I have ever played.
  2. BennyF.
    Apr 4, 2002
    10
    Hardly played but it's GREAT!
  3. MikeH.
    Jul 28, 2007
    10
    I truly enjoy this game. Its one of the best on the gamecube, in my opinion.
  4. 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
  5. 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..;(
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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!
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. Thekingof45
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    This game is one of the best games in history on Nintendo, the graphics are magnificent, the story is moving, the leaders by level are iconic, without a doubt a game full of intelligence and many algorithms. I need a complete remake of this game
  22. andrewXtingle
    Oct 23, 2019
    10
    He is MY MAN, Linguini. That's all I have to say about this MASTERPIECE OF A GAME. 10.
  23. Madball123
    Apr 24, 2023
    10
    Even in 2023 it looks beautiful and amazing.
    One of the greatest games ever released!
  24. neojotic
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    A stellar launch title - it makes perfect sense why Mario Sunshine was sidelined during the launch in favor of this game.

    Pros: -Luigi's first major game as a headliner (Mario is Missing was technically the first - this game is based off of that) -A stellar example of the great graphical and audio capabilities of the system. -Amazing story - Introduction of new characters, the bosses    A stellar launch title - it makes perfect sense why Mario Sunshine was sidelined during the launch in favor of this game.

    Pros:
    -Luigi's first major game as a headliner (Mario is Missing was technically the first - this game is based off of that)
    -A stellar example of the great graphical and audio capabilities of the system.
    -Amazing story - Introduction of new characters, the bosses in the game are absolutely perfect
    -Level design is A+, the mansion and all it's 4 areas are incredible! The game becomes more addicting as you adventure throughout more of the mansion.
    -Fantastic controls

    Cons:
    -The game's difficulty level is a little too easy and if you've played loads of times the game can be beaten in less than 20 hours.
    - Released a little less than a month AFTER halloween as GCN was launched November 18th 2001.

    Luigi's Mansion still remains as a key franchise for Nintendo today with Luigi's Mansion 3 being one of the biggest titles for Switch so far. None of the sequels have the charm that the original have.

    Luigi's Mansion also takes away the pain of having only 1 game on Gamecube developed by Rareware.    … Expand
  25. 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 elevated this game to a level few games ever reach. Play it.
  26. NTG07
    Mar 10, 2021
    10
    I 100% this game on my GameCube and I thought it was a great game on the GameCube and I think it was a good launch title on the GameCube in 2001 and the only thing that bothers me is that it’s kind of a short game ranging from 4 to 6 hours to beat it.
  27. Luigi7777
    Jun 8, 2021
    10
    My absolute favorite game, the graphics, music and sound are great, the gameplay is fun, the controls great(it feels amazing sucking up a ghosts, overall, just an amazing job by Nintendo!
  28. GreanBeen
    Jan 13, 2023
    10
    a timeless masterpiece. the character, the gameplay, the challenge, the replayability. it can be replayed an infinite amount of times and it will never get boring. wrestling with ghosts is quite easy but the player can improve an unbelievable amount and capture almost every boss in just 1 go.
  29. FunkyPopMan
    Jan 23, 2023
    10
    This game is absolutely insane! The bad part about this game is that it's short as heck. Sucking up ghosts is addictive and I cannot get enough from this game. It's always worth revisiting because the gameplay is great. The animation for sucking up ghosts is flashy and the design of each ghost is eccentric, the same goes for Luigi. The graphics are very impressive. They even have a hardThis game is absolutely insane! The bad part about this game is that it's short as heck. Sucking up ghosts is addictive and I cannot get enough from this game. It's always worth revisiting because the gameplay is great. The animation for sucking up ghosts is flashy and the design of each ghost is eccentric, the same goes for Luigi. The graphics are very impressive. They even have a hard mode after you complete the main one! It sucks that this game is underrated cause it makes for a good exploration adventure game.… Expand
  30. TheGameTaster
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    Simple, easy and short, yet incredible funny. Nice graphics, cute characters and quite interesting puzzles. Controller settings are far easier than the ones in the other two Luigi's Mansion games. Good soundtrack. Some boss fights and characters are memorable. A must play, no doubt.
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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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