Luigi's Mansion 3

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  1. Stepsell
    Nov 4, 2019
    10
    Luigi's Mansion 3 is a master class in its puzzle-platforming niche. Each floor of the hotel is brilliantly themed, with set pieces, secrets and bosses to solidify the immersive environments. From beginning to end, this game is a delight.
  2. KrazyKoopa95
    Nov 5, 2019
    10
    Probably the best Switch game I have ever played! This game never becomes frustrating, boring or bad. It just progressively becomes more creative, challenging and fun!
  3. israeldavid24
    Nov 5, 2019
    10
    Just excellent. The best game of the saga. If you are looking for having a good Time. This Is the game for you.
  4. Yisusgaist
    Nov 7, 2019
    10
    Un juego en el cual empiezas con la mentalidad de jugar un ratito y cuando te vienes a dar cuenta, te has pasado todo el dia jugando sin parar y al día sigueintequieres más.
  5. KegyThreat
    Nov 7, 2019
    10
    Most ambitious entry of the series. Fun new features, clever puzzles and creative ideas made this game enjoyable and entertaining.
  6. Rafiux35
    Nov 7, 2019
    10
    Es un juego hecho con cariño, me ha encantado.

    La manera en como todos los elementos en pantalla interactúan con el personaje, la iluminación y las reacciones inesperadas del personaje sin lo mejor.
  7. jorgin
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    un juego divertido con multitud de sorpresas y secretos y una fantastica jugabilidad.
  8. Themechanic6969
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Un juego rapido y divertido, con buenos graficos y grandes momentos divertidos, un imperdible
  9. isilaegis
    Nov 11, 2019
    9
    First of all, playing this game can make you happy.

    The mansion has multiple floors with different themes, which is great, since your adventure can be segmented by floor, rather than getting lost in a huge map. The only thing I think it can improve is that the usage of the gems, maybe upgrade the weapon a little bit? No collecting gems don't give you actual rewards. I would rate    First of all, playing this game can make you happy.

    The mansion has multiple floors with different themes, which is great, since your adventure can be segmented by floor, rather than getting lost in a huge map.

    The only thing I think it can improve is that the usage of the gems, maybe upgrade the weapon a little bit? No collecting gems don't give you actual rewards.

    I would rate this game a 10 if it's a 3DS game. Not sure if that's reasonable but I do expect more for NS games.    … Expand
  10. PaoloFerreti
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Una obra de arte descomprendida y desestimada. Sin duda uno de los mejores juegos que se ha lanzado en estos recientes meses
  11. YotomoKawama
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Sin duda El mejor juego de Luigi, es muy entretenido, con gameplay sencillo pero muy divertido, las gráficas están muy bien, y en portátil se ve mejor...
  12. Izrich05
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un juego entretenido, con una gran calidad grafica estando en Switch, vale la pena experimentar los misterios de cada piso y como van mejorando a este plomero Bigoton de color verde. Muy recomendable.… Expand
  13. Duelz
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Amazing game

    -great gameplay (love running around sucking up ghosts fighting bosses and solving fairly fun simple puzzles) -great atmosphere in each level (there are plenty of unique levels each feel very lively and have been designed with care and attention to detail) -Bosses are the best part of this game. Every fight is creative and engaging. Each boss is fleshed out with their own    Amazing game

    -great gameplay (love running around sucking up ghosts fighting bosses and solving fairly fun simple puzzles)
    -great atmosphere in each level (there are plenty of unique levels each feel very lively and have been designed with care and attention to detail)
    -Bosses are the best part of this game. Every fight is creative and engaging. Each boss is fleshed out with their own unique personality and design (they look awesome).
    -constantly felt the need to keep playing and get to the next level. The game challenges you just enough to keep you interested while wanting to see more.
    -Visuals are just stunning

    Only con
    -The game does not have a dark or creepy atmosphere and feel to it like the original

    Great game and is a must buy for Nintendo switch owners!!    … Expand
  14. Peterprix98
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Infaltable si posees una Switch, buena ambientación,buena música y lo mejor de todo el componente de exploración.
  15. Kronos_EVC
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    El mejor Luigi's mansion de todos!!!! Menos tenebroso que el primero, pero sin duda el más divertido de jugar!! Recomiendo jugarlo de a dos, duplica la diversión!
  16. PineappleG
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    This game is the best out of the three LM games. It’s difficulty was just right, The controls were responsive, and it was very enjoyable. The one problem I had with this game is the lack of creativity with the ghosts(not the bosses). They sort of acted like the ghosts from Dark Moon and just felt the same. But overall, you should really play this game. I would recommend this game to anyoneThis game is the best out of the three LM games. It’s difficulty was just right, The controls were responsive, and it was very enjoyable. The one problem I had with this game is the lack of creativity with the ghosts(not the bosses). They sort of acted like the ghosts from Dark Moon and just felt the same. But overall, you should really play this game. I would recommend this game to anyone who likes the LM series and who like games with a scary vibe. I would give this game a 9.9 out of 10.… Expand
  17. Sylcam
    Nov 11, 2019
    9
    Totalement découverte de la série des Luigi's Mansion, j'ai été très attiré par le jeu et pas été déçu. Le jeu possède une excellente DA avec une ambiance assez sombre, des effets de lumière très agréable et des graphismes et détails parfait. Au niveau du gameplay, la gestion de Gluigi est très intéressante avec les énigmes qui s'y adapte et l'utilise parfaitement, l'utilisation desTotalement découverte de la série des Luigi's Mansion, j'ai été très attiré par le jeu et pas été déçu. Le jeu possède une excellente DA avec une ambiance assez sombre, des effets de lumière très agréable et des graphismes et détails parfait. Au niveau du gameplay, la gestion de Gluigi est très intéressante avec les énigmes qui s'y adapte et l'utilise parfaitement, l'utilisation des capacités de Luigi est bien équilibré. La difficulté est pas ultra présente mais il y a quelque point plus résistant mais rien de véritablement impossible. Les seuls défauts du jeu est la difficulté à comprendre certain boss et la perceptive qui peut être parfois un peu galère, mais rien de véritablement gênant.
    Un excellent jeu en soit que je recommande sans problème.    … Expand
  18. GCDeadshot
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    This game is a straight up masterpiece, its's as good as the first LM and even better, the music is also amazing and the story is soo cute funny and overall great
  19. TitaniumDragon
    Jan 28, 2020
    4
    Luigi’s Mansion 3 is a third person action game whose mechanics don’t really cleanly map onto a genre, being some weird combination of third person shooter and action game. You play as Luigi, Mario’s brother, and must rescue all your buddies from a big bad ghost in a haunted hotel who has captured them all, but the mechanics are wildly different from any sort of Mario game, as the gameplayLuigi’s Mansion 3 is a third person action game whose mechanics don’t really cleanly map onto a genre, being some weird combination of third person shooter and action game. You play as Luigi, Mario’s brother, and must rescue all your buddies from a big bad ghost in a haunted hotel who has captured them all, but the mechanics are wildly different from any sort of Mario game, as the gameplay centers around sucking up ghosts and other environmental objects using a vacuum cleaner, rather than platforming – indeed, Luigi can hardly jump at all.

    The game is closest to a third person shooter; you use the left analog stick to move around and the right one to control your orientation. You have the ability to suck and blow using your vacuum cleaner, along with a flashlight that can temporarily stun ghosts, an alternate flashlight that reveals hidden objects, and a suction cup gun that can be used to pull on things. The core gameplay plays a bit like a third person shooter, as you try and orient Luigi in the right direction to aim and fire your vacuum cleaner or the various other things, but the range is short on most of the items and the broad suck of the vacuum cleaner means you don’t need a lot of precision.

    This is a good thing, because the controls are rather awkward.

    Third-person shooters follow players around in an over-the-shoulder kind of way because it makes it much easier to tell what you’re aiming at; however, because of the distant fixed camera in Luigi’s Mansion, it is easy to be oriented the wrong way and not do what you’re trying to do. This isn’t so bad while exploring the environment, but can be a bit frustrating in some situations where you rapidly need to switch directions and aim at something else. Luigi also doesn’t move around very quickly, which can make backtracking a bit tedious. This game does not have the fluidity of the mainline Mario games; instead, Luigi is a cowering, slow-moving creature (which is played for laughs a bit when you eventually rescue Mario and he starts jumping around like he does in his games).

    The one thing I haven’t mentioned so far is Gooigi, a goo-construct clone of Luigi that you can spit out of his backpack after the first few stages. This adds an additional layer to the game, as Gooigi can squeeze through grates and gaps that Luigi cannot and ignore spikes and similar hazards, and also allows you to do some two-person puzzles by yourself, as you can have your goo duplicate go stand on a button or pull on a switch or whatever. This leads to some of the more interesting puzzles and boss fights in the game, as you switch between the pair to accomplish your tasks.

    Unfortunately, the game shows you all of these things in the first third of the game, and the same is true of its enemies as well – there just isn’t a broad variety of them. There’s half a dozen main enemy types, but you beat almost all of them by flashing them with your flashlight then sucking up their ghostly tail, then smashing them repeatedly into the ground (sometimes hitting other ghosts in the process). The game tries to mix this up a little by having some enemies carry items, but the limited number of abilities you have means that these are all overcome either by sucking off the item or by using a “hop” (bursting your vacuum cleaner straight down) to blow stuff off, or using the suction cup to pull it away from them. You see all of these tricks early as well, and the game doesn’t really come up with anything new.

    This is a problem, as it means that as you progress through most of the game, you’re just seeing the same old stuff in new 3D environments. And while the levels are pretty, your limited ability suite means that everything ends up playing out very similarly, moving around rooms, sucking up all the objects in the environment, and solving the odd simple puzzle or mini-challenge, none of which are particularly difficult.

    The highlight of the game is the bosses, as there’s a reasonable variety of them (over 15 of them) and they all play out differently. They’re pretty short fights on the whole, but they all have unique designs and patterns, from a giant T-rex skeleton that chases you around to a ghost pirate shark that sometimes dives into its ship to try and eat you with the planking you’re standing on to a movie director who makes you fight Godzilla.

    The problem is that the game otherwise all too often feels like a chore. The game is actually quite short and pretty small physically – you could beat the whole thing in 10 hours if you cared to, but you will probably take twice that to actually do so if you actually try and find everything. But the game is mostly tedious, vacuuming up everything in each room and using the other tools as needed, which can take a while, as the rooms are environmentally rich, and yet feel overall unrewarding, as for all their visual splendor, they're mechanically similar.    … Expand
  20. squeezo828
    Nov 1, 2019
    10
    Been playing for about 5 hours now and I’m having a blast. The story, gameplay, and art style are amazing. Pick this game up if you are able to
  21. darkhunt333
    Sep 16, 2020
    3
    There's only one way to do everything in this game and if you don't see it, you'll waste your time and feel stupid.

    Very archaic way of making games to modern day standards.
  22. Shmib
    Nov 7, 2019
    5
    I'm not sure what the big deal is. Maybe it's because this is my first Luigi's Mansion game, but I found it utterly boring and irritating. The controls are terrible and it looks like a Wii game at best. Some of the puzzles are satisfying, but the ghost combat is not engaging at all. On top of that some of the bosses are downright frustrating because of the controls and the low health soundI'm not sure what the big deal is. Maybe it's because this is my first Luigi's Mansion game, but I found it utterly boring and irritating. The controls are terrible and it looks like a Wii game at best. Some of the puzzles are satisfying, but the ghost combat is not engaging at all. On top of that some of the bosses are downright frustrating because of the controls and the low health sound is beyond annoying. My biggest disappointment fr om Nintendo in awhile.… Expand
  23. SeanBond
    Nov 28, 2019
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The boss fights are obtuse and repetitive, and really drag down the rest of the game. The controls aren't precise, and add to the frustration. The game hands out a ranking after completion, and all the ranking takes into account is total money held at end of game, which is silly and undermines the game's exploratory nature.… Expand
  24. rub10
    Nov 3, 2019
    9
    Magnifico. Un juego muy cuidado por parte de Nintendo. El tapado para muchos, que se convirtió en una realidad y para otros, una grandisima sorpresa. Mucho mimo y mucho trabajo, el juego de luces, las sombras, el detallado del propio Luigi y su gesticulación facial junto a un gran control y un gran diseño de niveles lo hacen merecedor del podium para el goty 2019. Si tienes una nintendoMagnifico. Un juego muy cuidado por parte de Nintendo. El tapado para muchos, que se convirtió en una realidad y para otros, una grandisima sorpresa. Mucho mimo y mucho trabajo, el juego de luces, las sombras, el detallado del propio Luigi y su gesticulación facial junto a un gran control y un gran diseño de niveles lo hacen merecedor del podium para el goty 2019. Si tienes una nintendo switch, es obligación probarlo.… Expand
  25. MadBert91
    Dec 5, 2019
    7
    Es un juego que me ha sorprendido gratamente, se ve excelente mente bien en una Nintendo switch. No obstante, hay veces en las que siento que el videojuego es exageradamente largo, una alargamiento artificial un poco innecesario. La jugabilidad es en términos generales bastante buena, si bien es cierto que el control del aspirador es a veces un poco complejo. considero que es un títuloEs un juego que me ha sorprendido gratamente, se ve excelente mente bien en una Nintendo switch. No obstante, hay veces en las que siento que el videojuego es exageradamente largo, una alargamiento artificial un poco innecesario. La jugabilidad es en términos generales bastante buena, si bien es cierto que el control del aspirador es a veces un poco complejo. considero que es un título para todos los Públicos aunque, en esa zona más infantiloide típica de Nintendo. Mi valoración general es buena, le otorgo un siete y medio.… Expand
  26. AlexKidd
    Dec 3, 2019
    7
    Great atmosphere, great level design. Gooigi is a nice addition as well. Some of the controls in the game are game breaking though. The boss fight with the rubber duck is absolutely frustrating, which kinda ruins the fun of the game.
  27. Enrikegeek
    Nov 6, 2019
    10
    Este juego es asombroso, lo compré para pasar el rato y los gráficos me recordaron cuando jugué el 1 por primera vez, impresionante, las físicas del juego en todas las habitaciones son alucinantes, el juego con el multiplayer básicamente es perfecto
  28. Disneylatino
    Nov 9, 2019
    5
    Amazing graphics and very entertaining. The adventure are very skills full and it has humor to it
  29. usERnAms
    Nov 12, 2019
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Meh, its good. But new olympic games are better. Sometime "good" game is BAD game.… Expand
  30. Jaxib
    Jun 24, 2020
    6
    Luigi's Mansion 3 can be fun at times, but it doesn't live up to the previous 2 entries. Starting off, the games graphics are great and probably some of the best on the switch. The animations for cutscenes are also great and make the game look visually pleasing. However Luigi's Mansion falls flat in terms of gameplay.

    Controls: Luigi's Mansion 3's controls can feel really sloppy at some    Luigi's Mansion 3 can be fun at times, but it doesn't live up to the previous 2 entries. Starting off, the games graphics are great and probably some of the best on the switch. The animations for cutscenes are also great and make the game look visually pleasing. However Luigi's Mansion falls flat in terms of gameplay.

    Controls: Luigi's Mansion 3's controls can feel really sloppy at some times. This is partially due to the switch's controllers being hard to aim at objects, which is crucial to the games puzzle solving. The controls can also feel slippery when trying to capture ghosts. While these aren't nearly as bad as the controls of Mario sunshine, they definitely can hinder the gameplay.

    Gameplay: While the gameplay is fun at first, the lack of depth really starts to make the game feel dragged out towards the second half. Most of Luigi's abilities are unlocked by the time you reach the main floors which causes the game to feel very repetitive. Most of the puzzles also feel very uninspired and similar as the game drags on. The lack of upgrading equipment and abilities causes the game to squeeze out all of its creative ideas within the first few floors. However, Nintendo still does a great job and making most boss fights feel original and fun. While they are not as creative as some of their other titles, most are still fun.

    While this game does have some charming moments, it definitely is disappointing compared to the previous two titles. If your looking for a short and easy game for the switch, this game is perfect, however I would strongly recommend to buy this game on sale.    … Expand
  31. ace_pilotson
    Apr 26, 2020
    4
    There are messy controls, annoying characters and dialogs, and worst of all glitches that leave you stuck without a chance to progress. Not the best from Nintendo.
  32. playforfun91
    Nov 1, 2019
    10
    Luigi's Mansion 3 is super polished in every possible way. The style and graphics shine like no other on Nintendo Switch. It's good mobile but if you can play it docked especially for the sound. The sound is very detailed and the soundtrack is awesome. Roaming trough the chambers and levels you just get sucked in the game and it becomes hard to stop playing. There is something to discoverLuigi's Mansion 3 is super polished in every possible way. The style and graphics shine like no other on Nintendo Switch. It's good mobile but if you can play it docked especially for the sound. The sound is very detailed and the soundtrack is awesome. Roaming trough the chambers and levels you just get sucked in the game and it becomes hard to stop playing. There is something to discover all the time. I played for a while ... then my mom started a new save and while watching her playing the game I saw things in the game I missed ... details but funny ones. While playing you WILL be laughing about the poopie pants Luigi is. He is so scared and it's fun, you will kinda feel sorry for Luigi. I fully understand how Nintendo has put their trust in Next Level Games. I think I have about 10 more hours for the playtrough to end but I can already say it is a 10/10 for me.… Expand
  33. SveedeshFeesch
    Nov 5, 2019
    10
    Easily one of the best Adventure games of recent memory. Fantastic visuals, and filled to the brim with charm and heart all combined with great gameplay. Everything in the hotel is crafted with care, detail and polish, its extremely impressive. LM3 has some of the most fun boss battles in recent years, with each one of them serving as some kind of puzzle where you have to figure out howEasily one of the best Adventure games of recent memory. Fantastic visuals, and filled to the brim with charm and heart all combined with great gameplay. Everything in the hotel is crafted with care, detail and polish, its extremely impressive. LM3 has some of the most fun boss battles in recent years, with each one of them serving as some kind of puzzle where you have to figure out how you'll be able to hurt it. Multiplayer is surprisingly great too. Do not overlook this game, it really is that good.… Expand
  34. VanHoofers
    Nov 5, 2019
    10
    Luigi's Mansion 3 improved=s upon the series classic formula in every way. The developers really went above and beyond to deliver a polished, fun, and satisfying experience.

    The game is visually stunning with an amazing score. In an age where more and more games do not offer couch co-op, Luigi's Mansion 3 brings it in full force. I achieved a 100% completion with a co-op partner and it    Luigi's Mansion 3 improved=s upon the series classic formula in every way. The developers really went above and beyond to deliver a polished, fun, and satisfying experience.

    The game is visually stunning with an amazing score. In an age where more and more games do not offer couch co-op, Luigi's Mansion 3 brings it in full force. I achieved a 100% completion with a co-op partner and it was an absolute blast.

    The game is a bit of a mix between the first and second titles. It has more of the open world exploration feel of the first game with the more varied mechanics of the second.

    The gameplay and combat is much improved over previous titles and has a more action oriented feel. Depending on your preference, this can be a positive or a negative. I personally found the new mechanics to add to the game, so it is a welcomed addition.

    I could go on and on about all the little things the game does right. But you should really just go buy it, find a friend or loved one for co-op, and enjoy the ride.

    Truly a masterpiece, well done Nintendo!    … Expand
  35. caohee
    May 3, 2020
    1
    Overall, this game had everything to be perfect, but the boss levels are very boring ... horrible mechanics ... several times I wanted to leave the game without finishing it ...
  36. XxDREAMKINGxX
    Nov 9, 2019
    5
    Geniale, divertente ed unico nel suo genere. Ennesimo capolavoro Nintendo da avere e da giocare assolutamente !!!
  37. Thereviewerdogo
    Nov 3, 2019
    10
    I have absolutely no complaints. It's not as scary as the 1st one. (my favorite) but everything this games does it does perfectly. If your a fan of any of the previous games, you will love this one. It's also one of the best looking games on the Nintedno Switch !
  38. SirEpicPigeon
    Nov 5, 2019
    10
    While Luigi's Mansion 3 did not deliver an adventure as grand as Mario Odyssey or Breath of the Wild. It did deliver an amazingly well polished, great looking and above all fun masterpiece of a game. I'm glad that this game went back to the "Mansion style" gameplay instead of a level based system like Dark Moon had. Luigi's Mansion 3 delivered me the most important thing a game should:While Luigi's Mansion 3 did not deliver an adventure as grand as Mario Odyssey or Breath of the Wild. It did deliver an amazingly well polished, great looking and above all fun masterpiece of a game. I'm glad that this game went back to the "Mansion style" gameplay instead of a level based system like Dark Moon had. Luigi's Mansion 3 delivered me the most important thing a game should: Lots of fun!… Expand
  39. dr0nzer
    May 19, 2020
    7
    It's a fun experience, love the style of the animation and the theme, my only gripe is the controls, they are god awful! and this becomes very apparent during boss fights with any kind of precision aiming.
    One thing I absolutely hate in games is forced unavoidable backtracking, its a way dev's use to prolong the playtime and reuse levels, there's some of this in the title.
  40. LuKE_gamer
    Nov 2, 2019
    10
    Undoubtedly one of the firm candidates to be Goty 2019. Mario's little brother is back as never before. The visuals and lighting effects are superb. The gameplay is funny as hell. To be honest, I wouldn't have imagined that this game could be compared to Mario Odyssey, but I was wrong. Do you dare to get into the hotel? You won't regret it. It took me about 12 hours to beat the game withUndoubtedly one of the firm candidates to be Goty 2019. Mario's little brother is back as never before. The visuals and lighting effects are superb. The gameplay is funny as hell. To be honest, I wouldn't have imagined that this game could be compared to Mario Odyssey, but I was wrong. Do you dare to get into the hotel? You won't regret it. It took me about 12 hours to beat the game with no extras, just in case you are wondering.… Expand
  41. thrilingheroics
    May 11, 2020
    6
    While the game is fun. It feels like a 20-year-old tech demo. The fixed camera angles can lead to some interesting uses of mirrors, but overall it can mask some crucial things you need to see. Vacuuming items is great. But it can be so cluttered in each room that the one object you need to solve a puzzle can blend into the surroundings. Each floor offers a lot of creative uses of theWhile the game is fun. It feels like a 20-year-old tech demo. The fixed camera angles can lead to some interesting uses of mirrors, but overall it can mask some crucial things you need to see. Vacuuming items is great. But it can be so cluttered in each room that the one object you need to solve a puzzle can blend into the surroundings. Each floor offers a lot of creative uses of the simple mechanics given to you and the bosses are a highlight. But overall the series needs a reinvention if it wants to continue.… Expand
  42. B-Bog
    Nov 5, 2019
    8
    Best Luigi's Mansion game so far.

    The game follows the familiar formula that has been established in the previous two installments in the series: You explore a spooky building (in this case, a haunted hotel) with your trusty vacuum-cleaner on your back, battling and capturing ghosts and sucking up tons of cash that is hidden behind or in every other item and piece of furniture. The    Best Luigi's Mansion game so far.

    The game follows the familiar formula that has been established in the previous two installments in the series: You explore a spooky building (in this case, a haunted hotel) with your trusty vacuum-cleaner on your back, battling and capturing ghosts and sucking up tons of cash that is hidden behind or in every other item and piece of furniture. The open-form exploration of the first game is back, which I whole-heartedly welcome, because I found the mission structure of LM2 very limiting and annoying.

    You still have the same basic abilities: Suck, blow, flashlight, and dark light. New is the addition of Gooigi, a second Luigi made of green Goo with special abilities that you can summon by the push of the right analogue stick to help you out with puzzles or in combat. All these mechanics get utilized very well over the course of the game. I only would have liked for

    SPOILER

    the super-vacuum to be utilized far more often, because it is just so much fun. It would have been ideal for the final boss fight as well. Have a lightning bolt strike Luigi (and maybe Gooigi) on the roof of the hotel so now they can use the super-vacuum without the need for an outlet. Would have been epic and an appropriate climax. The way it is now, it really only makes two appearances, of which one is optional.

    /SPOILER

    The graphics are amazing for Switch standards and the art design is really diverse, imaginative and colourful. You progress up the hotel by collecting missing elevator buttons and every floor has its own, unique theme, complete with an accompanying boss fight. So the whole game is kind of like a theme park. It truly never gets boring and the attention to detail is very apparent. As always, the environment is also very interactive.

    The only issues I have with LM3 are ones that I already had with its predecessors. Depth perecption is still quite an issue because the camera is zoomed out so far that it can be hard sometimes to tell where an object or ghost is located in relation to Luigi. Which ties directly into my next issue with the controls. Mostly, they are fine, but sucking things up and aiming to shoot them at a specific object can be really tricky, especially in the heat of a (boss) battle. Also, I always feel like Luigi is just too sluggish on his feet, which is most apparent in the afore-mentioned boss battles, when the game sometimes requires you to have pretty fast reactions. Which is also a difficulty spike that's not in tune with the generally really relaxed pace of the rest of the game. In LM2, this was kind of remedied by giving Luigi a dodge-move. But, for reasons beyond my comprehension, they removed that move.

    Then you also unnecessarily lose control of Luigi far too often, every time anything at all happens around him, which I find to be very annoying. Which leads me to my next point: After three games of confronting his fear of ghosts, how can Luigi still be such a whimp? I mean, it may sound kind of silly to ask for character development in a Mario-related game, but this schtick of Luigi as a coward is getting kind of old for me now.

    In conclusion, a more than worthy successor to the Luigi's Mansion franchise. Nothing's really that different gameplay-wise, but that's because it doesn't need to be. If you liked the first two games, you can't go wrong here.

    P.S. Who are all these Spanish/Mexican people review-bombing this? Are these all fake-accounts from the same guy? This is an English website, dude. If you can't write your review in English, don't even bother.

    This one's also hilarious:
    "We feel we have been tricked!
    The kids were totally disappointed, and me too.
    Where do these high ratings originate from?
    I understand now why the preview movie in the estore was so obfuscating.
    Don't waste your money time and expectations on it.
    It's not a platformer but a very boring kind of role playing game"

    If you seriously couldn't figure out that this isn't a platformer (just because it has "Luigi" in the title??) before you spent 60$ on it, you're a dumb-dumb. Nobody tricked you. Not to mention that you also don't seem to know what constitutes a "role playing game".    … Expand
  43. SomaKurusu
    Nov 15, 2019
    5
    Un juego que de haber salido el la Gamecube hubiera sido muy bueno, ya que tiene gráficos y mecánicas de esa época. Juego muy simple, se nota que no fué tratado con el amor y el cariño de los juegos importantes de Mario. Es muy corto y no destaca en ningún apartado.
  44. aaronisai111
    Nov 1, 2019
    10
    This game have a huge amount of new characteristics, luigi's mansion is a saga for kids, but it is so funny, not every game can give infinite fun and replayability to the gamers, the people that give bad critics is because they haven't play every game of the saga
  45. Supermariogames
    Nov 2, 2019
    10
    This was a blast ! I really enjoyed Lugis mansion 3 over Halloween highly recommend to all
  46. Mariokyoku
    Nov 5, 2019
    9
    Más divertido imposible. Una delicia interactuar con cada elemento presente y unas físicas muy logradas.
  47. jmati84
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Lots of fun. Great level design . Solid story. Fresh ideas . A bit short . Online is fun .
  48. EL2MEGAS
    Nov 11, 2019
    0
    The same the same the same,

    It's amazing how a title can be so boring, the only thing that changes is number 3 because it's still exactly the same, it's disappointing, Nintendo has to do something better ...
  49. Korobar
    Nov 9, 2019
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A very well done game but the controls on B2 where you have to use the duck for almost the entire floor and boss fight ruined it.

    Hlw was this able to pass Quality Control?    … Expand
  50. Caoslennon
    Nov 3, 2019
    10
    Físicas bien logradas, variedad en escenarios, juego divertido para todas las edades y sobre todo muy a su estilo súper optimizado para correr muy fluido en modo dock o en portátil. Todo fan de nintendo debe tenerlo!
  51. 010101010100
    May 15, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was very excited when everyone said this game was more like the original Luigi's mansion (the 5th best sold game on the NGC) than LM:Dark moon. LM:Dark moon was a sequel clearly made for a younger generation. This game imho is exactly like Dark moon. The only similarities to the first one I can see is that there are actual Boss battles (they suck though, so), and there is one building instead of multiple (which is overly compartmentalized, so it might as well be different buildings). The 2001 original had a thunderstorm going on in the background that added to the environment. The environment in this one is completely cartoonish, and I see no "scare" in this game. I wasn't even startled once. Nintendo, I know that you made kids games, but I have news; We aren't kids anymore. This isn't some Neverland dream. Less than 17% of your consumer base is under the age of 18. It's a poor decision to only target 17% of your fanbase. This game is made for players who have never played a Luigi's Mansion title before. The environment changes, but way too much. There's a pyramid in a hotel? Oh, and some Medieval Times BS. Also, where are the ghosts??? less than 2/3 of the rooms even have enemies in them. Luigi's Mansion is an ACTION/Adventure game, This game is a puzzle game made to look like Luigi's Mansion. Even when you are fighting, the combat is a joke. The ghosts basically sit there and try to get you to kill them. There's also no thought into the basic enemy design. No variety. Every time I smash ghosts into each other, I pretend the one begging for its life on the ground is the game devs. That, at least for me, has made the combat slightly more enjoyable. The flashlight is also another thing that I think hampered the experience. I liked having my flashlight either on or off. While off, It's a lot darker, but you won't spook ghosts. With the light on, it was easier to see and you can do certain things, but you also ran the risk of startling a ghost and them disappear. That added a bit more difficulty to the first one. Also, the keys. The keys in this game make it so linear. I loved when you had to go through the mansion to get the keys to the rooms. It added a bit of unpredictability to the game. This game, you will not get a key 3 rooms apart from the door it unlocks, let alone on a different floor. They put the floors out of order just to try to seem like they're mixing it up. The game focuses too much on environment. The environment does not even help the mood, it's just interactions with objects (however, the interacting is the only reason this is not a 0). There is also way too much hand holding in this game. I've looked at reviews where players were talking about how much they love the exploration, but I just don't see it. Every "secret" room or item seems like it's just handed to you on a silver platter. There is no sense of accomplishment, just pushing through the game until the end. The game feels like it should've come out on the Wii U (but honestly, I like the Wii U more than I liked this game.) This game has no difficulty whatsoever. I thought the 2001 release was too easy (Yes, as a child). I was very disappointed in the Hidden mansion because it makes your vacuum 1.5x stronger (Enemies do 2.0x damage, but if they never hit you to begin with, the Hidden mansion in NTSC version just makes the game easier.) As easy as the first one is, it is dark souls compared to this one. If Luigi's mansion on the NGC is for children, this game is for fetuses. It's actually very insulting. It's a spit in the face from Nintendo. The only reason I actually played the game past the first 6 floors is because it was $60. Each floor, I was waiting to give Nintendo a chance. Maybe this is when the game gets good, but I never saw that moment. I have beaten the original NGC title over 37 times (I love watching the number go up on my save file), and I have had the same amount of fun all 37 times. Each time I play this one, I want to turn it off and play the original. I thought this series was good, but it's starting to look like Luigi's Mansion was a one-hit-wonder. I probably won't even buy the 4th if they make one because each subsequent game seems to destroy the sanctity of the first game more and more. Mario is Missing was better than this. This game is the worst Nintendo game I have ever played, SMH… Expand
  52. McKay1204
    Nov 6, 2019
    0
    Graphics are great but worst nintendo game I’ve ever played. None of the environment or fun of the first game with 100 times the tedium and busy work. Playing to get to the end was a chore.
  53. Phuz
    Nov 3, 2020
    0
    I haven't played this game for very long at all. The visuals, the sound, the sluggish controls, the whole vibe just made me so bored. I would have actually enjoyed the exercise of doing house chores more than I enjoyed playing this. I mean Pong is nearly 50 years old and I would have had more fun playing Pong for an hour. No excuse for something so lame from one of Nintendo's most wellI haven't played this game for very long at all. The visuals, the sound, the sluggish controls, the whole vibe just made me so bored. I would have actually enjoyed the exercise of doing house chores more than I enjoyed playing this. I mean Pong is nearly 50 years old and I would have had more fun playing Pong for an hour. No excuse for something so lame from one of Nintendo's most well known characters. Why do Nintendo make Mario characters controls worse every year. I don't like Hollow Knight asa game but its controls were fantastic. This thing feels like slow motion.… Expand
  54. GenkiYokota
    Jan 27, 2022
    0
    A sequel that doesn't do the game any honor to its prequels.
    There is no playable or substantial evolution that is worth it.
  55. powerofviva
    Jul 15, 2020
    0
    Best luigi mansion ever. I never tired of exploring such a fantastic game. forget about all high graphic ones, only play this one
  56. MrCarcosa
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    basically on of the best game for switch, if you like the previus luigi games, you will love this GEM!
    a must for every switch owners, nintendo is the best exclusive machine, not that garbage sony calls ps4.
  57. PCspain
    Nov 3, 2019
    0
    Juego aburrido y para niños.
    No merece la pena pagar ese dinero por este juego.
    Historia infantil y aburrida,gráficos malos y en definitiva un juego pesimo
  58. Elike
    Nov 2, 2019
    1
    Control is taken from yiu so damn often it might as well have been a movie. Waste of **** money
  59. ElCriticon5
    Nov 2, 2019
    2
    We feel we have been tricked!
    The kids were totally disappointed, and me too.
    Where do these high ratings originate from?
    I understand now why the preview movie in the estore was so obfuscating.
    Don't waste your money time and expectations on it.
    It's not a platformer but a very boring kind of role playing game
  60. M4TT99
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Gioco orribile! è un reskin di un gioco del gamecube! gameplay stra vecchio non svecchiato, hanno ripreso il gioco del gamecube e riciclato, 0 innovazione
    gameplay noioso venduto a 60 euro!
  61. Gears2011
    Oct 31, 2019
    0
    Lo siento repetitivo, tanto en su jefes como en la propia jugabilidad , a la hora ya no se siente bien y empieza a aburrir.
  62. JuegoG2
    Oct 31, 2019
    0
    Es un juego que no inspira terror, tampoco entretiene, parece un indie que solo se enfoca en hacer bromas, parece un juego de niños.
  63. Pcero321
    Oct 31, 2019
    0
    Es un juego mediocre, no renueva mecanicas, es un copia y pega , provocando simplemente el conformismo de ganar mas por menos, llevo jugando en nintendo desde sus inicios y sigue aceptando estos conformismos.
  64. Marioyluigi
    Oct 31, 2019
    0
    Es un juego de nicho, no es para todo el público, es un 0 o un 10 en mi caso no me gusto para nada debido a que el personaje principal no me ofrece un carisma necesario como la ambientación se siente muy infantil , provocando esas sensación de gastar mi dinero en algo que no era igual a las otras dos entregas.
  65. NINTEDEROPORSIE
    Oct 31, 2019
    0
    El juego es muy anticuado para los tiempos del ahora, las dos entregas anteriores fueron mucho mejor a esta entrega, su mecanicas jugables como la poca variedad de enemigos hizo que sea un paseo pasarlo sin tener ninguna dificultad.
  66. MauroFeilhaber
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Level 8 Just ruined the game. When you have to go to YouTube to watch a walkthrough its a signal that the game is bad. Congratulations Nintendo.
  67. BrushedRed
    Nov 18, 2019
    7
    Quite a step forward for the series, though, it is still not back on its feet. Maybe it's because I'm older than a lot of Switch players now, but I played Luigi's Mansion on the Gamecube when it first launched in 2001. It was quite an understated title, and it didn't get the greatest of reviews, but my cousins and I loved it. It was never really a "survival horror" game by any means, butQuite a step forward for the series, though, it is still not back on its feet. Maybe it's because I'm older than a lot of Switch players now, but I played Luigi's Mansion on the Gamecube when it first launched in 2001. It was quite an understated title, and it didn't get the greatest of reviews, but my cousins and I loved it. It was never really a "survival horror" game by any means, but the creepiness was there at times, and the portrait ghosts were really interesting and fun.

    But, see, Dark Moon is where Luigi's Mansion seemed to derail. I didn't like it. The graphics were okay, but it's like the franchise went way off in a separate direction than where it started. Sure, there were new features, but it lacked the charm that the first one had, and the mission-based level progression overall broke the immersion.

    Fast forward to now, I see the trailer for this game, and even though it had the graphics of Dark Moon and the ghosts from said game returning, knowing the whole game was set in one "mansion," or hotel in this game's case, had me in more optimistic spirits as the lack of this broke the immersion in the last game. The dark light returning and all those newer features were fine with me and were kind of like icing on the cake.

    When I first started up this game, I was in love. It was almost like Luigi's Mansion was back on track. The whole hotel seemed to run together and going up from the parking deck to first and second floors seamlessly made me feel so happy; however, this excitement seemed to end rather quickly for me. No, the game doesn't turn into a mission based progression, but the floors begin to lose continuity. See, in the first game everything takes place in a mansion. You never seem to feel like that atmosphere is lost. In this game, each of the floors begin to become drastically different, and that would be okay if it never lost sight of where it was going. I mean a pyramid and a ghost ship inside of a hotel? That makes literally no sense.

    Those nonsensical things along with the absence of ghosts with a personality and backstory like the portrait ghosts of the first game just make this a "good" outing rather than a great return for the series. Sure, it's a step forward from Dark Moon, but it's still hard for me to recommend at full console game price. I just hope that the series regains some of the things that made it so beloved and special in the first place in future outings.    … Expand
  68. VTL
    Nov 20, 2019
    8
    Super entretenido, divertigo, con unos graficos sensacionales... es una gran continuacion de LM2 que fue para mi el menos bueno (no puedo decir peor porque es sensacional) de los 3. Este peca de algun "nivel" algo repetitivo (el gato... que pesado el gato). Se ha de jugar si tienes una NS...
  69. lesstat90
    Dec 13, 2020
    0
    Must have for every Nintendo Switch owner! Great gameplay, very nice graphics and sound, lots of beautiful levels!
  70. DJKrimson
    May 14, 2020
    6
    Very disappointed in this game. It has its charm with the creative levels, the cutscenes, the characters reactions and a good looking artstyle, but that doesn't make up for the bad gameplay. It's just boring. You walk and do things very slow, it's repetitive, the controls are difficult (specifically the aiming) and boss fights are way to easy as they are but iif you get low health anywayVery disappointed in this game. It has its charm with the creative levels, the cutscenes, the characters reactions and a good looking artstyle, but that doesn't make up for the bad gameplay. It's just boring. You walk and do things very slow, it's repetitive, the controls are difficult (specifically the aiming) and boss fights are way to easy as they are but iif you get low health anyway then hearts will immediately start spawning everywhere.… Expand
  71. Kakadu
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    Best game in the franchise, smart puzzles, amazing graphics and just fun all around. Must-play for every Switch-owner. I definitely recommend it.
  72. Alfredson
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Just an amazingly fun game. ..............................,..................
  73. chrimbus
    Aug 31, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow, maybe I'm getting old or maybe games just aren't what they used to be. About a few months prior to LM3 coming out I played LM on gamecube for the first time. Perhaps it was rose tinted glasses and the fact that I never played a LM game before, but holy **** the GC game was amazing! It was interesting and new gameplay that I never experienced. The puzzles at times required me to google the walkthrough but it wasn't hard to figure out with trial and error.

    Unlike Luigi's Mansion 3...

    LM3 is very beautiful, the art and music is incredible. The problem with it is I find myself having to google nonstop to figure out wtf to do next.

    Example: currently I am stuck at the 13th floor. There is an indent on the desk and a flashing green light on a water fountain. Flashing my light on the fountain does NOTHING. Ringing the bell on the desk does NOTHING. There is a stairwell that leads to a pool and the door will not open due to towels in the way.

    This is the summary of the game. Puzzles that don't make sense and are difficult for no reason. No direction on where to go. Maybe it's the white claw speaking but I find it incredible that a game from the gamecube era was way more enjoyable and sensical than a game from 2019.

    I think it has potential, but they missed the mark on this one.    … Expand
  74. RpgGuru
    Nov 13, 2019
    1
    Mas de lo mismo, el luigi aspiradoras es muy repetitivo, malos graficos y claro, el precio por las nuves
  75. Link645
    Mar 14, 2020
    7
    the game was visually stunning but i found it short i spent 15 hours on it and it felt unfinished and maybe because i dont have people to play with but still get it only if you like the other installments in the franchise
  76. tesodaking
    Nov 6, 2019
    8
    Completato al 100% mi ha portato via una ventina di ore, comunque un bel gioco, molto simile al primo capitolo, con alcune nuove features interessanti. Il multiplayer non l'ho provato. Molto divertente
  77. objetivo
    Nov 8, 2019
    8
    un buen juego pero no llega a ser una experiencia redonda, lo mas destacado son sus gráficos y sus jefes finales pero una lastima su poco dificultad y que cada habitación que aunque están muy bien pero desentonan un poco con la temática de un hotel, en luigis masion de gamecube todas las habitaciones eran únicas sin perder el enfoque de ser una mansión pero en esta nueva entrega cadaun buen juego pero no llega a ser una experiencia redonda, lo mas destacado son sus gráficos y sus jefes finales pero una lastima su poco dificultad y que cada habitación que aunque están muy bien pero desentonan un poco con la temática de un hotel, en luigis masion de gamecube todas las habitaciones eran únicas sin perder el enfoque de ser una mansión pero en esta nueva entrega cada habitación es diferente y parece ser un mundo de mario 64 y no un piso de un hotel.… Expand
  78. Batty99
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    Literally GOTY of 2019. It feels like you are watching a heartwarming pixar or dreamworks movie and so much more than that
  79. Mastery6945
    Dec 30, 2019
    10
    Horror atmosphere. and creepy ghosts. is what makes it the best game of 2019, a must have.
  80. mgy
    Nov 28, 2020
    0
    This game is like not even exist in our lives, because it changes nothing except getting our -valuable free time-, which makes me super angry about it. Dear Nintendo, please don't believe the other reviews who say anything positive about it. It's all because the game has very good art and music. Believe me, this is not a good game at all.
  81. EmCza
    Jul 8, 2020
    7
    This game could be one of the best games on Switch, but mini map cover all good experience. It’s RED, and when you play this red “mini” map is seems be more important than anything else. It’s also not “mini” it’s relatively big, especially on handheld mode.
    This’s a big UX/UI bug, and for me this game is unplayable and I want return it.
  82. DeadWhale
    Mar 17, 2021
    1
    Why are most of the reviews here so high rated? Should be way lower...going to give this a 1 to help lower the user score...(Rating should be like around 6.)

    The game doesn't have a spooky vibe - not scary at all, like semi haunted mansion and more adventure like... Gameplay is pretty boring and repetitive. The puzzles are not really challenging or hard, puzzles may be difficult for    Why are most of the reviews here so high rated? Should be way lower...going to give this a 1 to help lower the user score...(Rating should be like around 6.)

    The game doesn't have a spooky vibe - not scary at all, like semi haunted mansion and more adventure like... Gameplay is pretty boring and repetitive. The puzzles are not really challenging or hard, puzzles may be difficult for little kids who seem to be who this game is made for...game appealing to kid like minds.

    Graphics are good which is expected for a Mario/Luigi game - I'll give the game that.

    Personally, I can't play over 30 minutes or continue further another floor/level without quitting from boredom then trying again later if I in the mood. That's how repetitive the gameplay feels. The first Luigi Mansion game in the series never made me feel this way. Luigi Mansion 3 makes not want to play or try Luigi Mansion 2 anymore.

    Last, Local Multiplayer is a thing for this game which i haven't tried so no comment on this.    … Expand
  83. KirbyOfTheStars
    Oct 7, 2021
    7
    This is a solid, first party Nintendo release that checks all of the boxes that it needs to. It's fun, it's visually compelling, and it's charming.

    With all of that in mind, it's more or less the same story as always with Luigi's Mansion releases, and feels like it lasts a bit longer than it needs to. There are 16 floors in this game, and by the tenth I was ready to leave the mansion.    This is a solid, first party Nintendo release that checks all of the boxes that it needs to. It's fun, it's visually compelling, and it's charming.

    With all of that in mind, it's more or less the same story as always with Luigi's Mansion releases, and feels like it lasts a bit longer than it needs to. There are 16 floors in this game, and by the tenth I was ready to leave the mansion. Add in some frustratingly uninituitive boss fight mechanics and these abrupt Polterkitty detours and I found myself frustrated and wanting the game to end.

    If you liked previous Luigi's Mansion titles you'll like this.    … Expand
  84. Lap1as
    Nov 8, 2021
    1
    Нет Русского языка. Это огромный минус. Жутко бесит когда всплывает подсказка во время активных действий и ты должен краем глаза переводить текст. Да и в принципе играть на неродном языке не приносит должного удовольствия.Нет Русского языка. Это огромный минус. Жутко бесит когда всплывает подсказка во время активных действий и ты должен краем глаза переводить текст. Да и в принципе играть на неродном языке не приносит должного удовольствия.
  85. JoeyPL5
    Nov 16, 2021
    6
    The artwork and animation are fantastic, but the game lacks interesting puzzles and an atmosphere that would instill any sort of fear or initimidation.
  86. TehAmmex
    Dec 2, 2021
    4
    Can be fun at times but you'll quickly be bored with its repetitive nature. Boss fights usually don't have complex mechanics at all but most of the difficulty will come from fighting with the frankly poor controls.
  87. Romaiin1021
    Jul 3, 2022
    0
    This is one of the best switch game I ever played, the graphics are excellent for the switch, and the gameplay is very intuitive.
  88. Captiosus
    Dec 31, 2019
    8
    If I had to sum up my thoughts in a single line, it would be: "This is a game I really enjoyed and am glad I played, but regret purchasing."

    Pros: + Fantastic graphics. + Expressive characters. + Distinctive, enjoyable level design on each floor. + Fantastic platforming elements. + Good (but not great) story. + Great sound design, both soundtrack and sound effects. + Polterpup.    If I had to sum up my thoughts in a single line, it would be: "This is a game I really enjoyed and am glad I played, but regret purchasing."

    Pros:
    + Fantastic graphics.
    + Expressive characters.
    + Distinctive, enjoyable level design on each floor.
    + Fantastic platforming elements.
    + Good (but not great) story.
    + Great sound design, both soundtrack and sound effects.
    + Polterpup.

    Cons:
    - VERY SHORT campaign (finished in 19 hours, all Boos, 74/102 gems, all but one rare ghost).
    - Gameplay is extremely one note from beginning to end.
    - Collectible items are there to solely pad playtime.
    - Controls are often sluggish and imprecise.
    - No selectable user difficulty levels.
    - The low health beep sound effect is way too loud and annoying and can die in a ghost fire.
    - Multiplayer is poorly designed and half-heartedly tacked on.

    All told, I'd give the total package a 7.5, perhaps rounded up to an 8 if I'm feeling generous. It's a decent enough title, but still second tier compared to other Nintendo properties like Super Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart, Zelda: Breath of the Wild, or Splatoon 2.    … Expand
  89. Malooga
    Dec 11, 2019
    8
    *This is the first Luigi's Mansion game I have played*

    I only mention this because I feel there are probably others that passed on earlier Nintendo consoles, and may also be experiencing this series for the first time. What can you expect? Mario + Ghostbusters, pretty much what you think. There are a few nagging issues (the controls are finicky and tough to get use to, and the MP    *This is the first Luigi's Mansion game I have played*

    I only mention this because I feel there are probably others that passed on earlier Nintendo consoles, and may also be experiencing this series for the first time. What can you expect?

    Mario + Ghostbusters, pretty much what you think. There are a few nagging issues (the controls are finicky and tough to get use to, and the MP mode is devoid of any campaign co-op option) but overall this game is incredibly satisfying and fun.

    One thing that stood out was presentation. I'm a Nintendo fan, so I say this with love - Nintendo is terrible at presentation in games. I've never cared about Mario, Luigi, Peach or Toad as actual characters, and I doubt many others have either. However the amount of distinction they are given in this title is inspiring.

    From Luigi's hilariously over the top "scared Italian" voice to Mario only speaking in Mario euphemisms - it was a delightful presentation of character that is sorely missing in other games they are featured in. The animations of Luigi are entertaining too - I just about died laughing the first time I noticed "scared face".

    There is so much charm here its almost sickening, but its cut nicely by the dark and dreary atmosphere the game creates.

    Difficulty is there, surprisingly. It doesn't ramp up until about halfway through - but that's still much sooner than most Nintendo FP titles that leave the difficulty spike for the last damn level.

    There IS local co-op, in the form of one person handling the gooey and green Luigi variant "Gooigi" - but this also must be unlocked past the main campaign tutorial section.

    The humor was a little more relate-able than usual, not really darker or more mature but certainly more encompassing of the adult players. Some references I'm sure no kid is going to understand.

    Nintendo continued to be the "Disney" of gaming, creating entertaining and varying games from their staple cast of familiar faces. It's refreshing to find each time I pick something up - it feels fresh, not just a regurgitation of past ideas. Still the same for Luigi - and now I'll be a lifelong fan of this series as well.

    Worth a buy 8/10    … Expand
  90. BasilZero
    Feb 4, 2022
    9
    Game: Luigi's Mansion 3
    Genre: Action Adventure
    Developer: Next Level Games Publisher: Nintendo System: Nintendo Switch (NSW) Year of Release: 2019 Length of Playthrough: 17 Hours Total Score: 93/100 Value Score: 9.3/10 • Story: 8/10 • Characters: 9/10 • GamePlay: 10/10 • Graphics: 10/10 • Sound: 9/10 • Music: 10/10 • Length: 8/10 • Replay Value: 9/10 • Player    Game: Luigi's Mansion 3
    Genre: Action Adventure
    Developer: Next Level Games
    Publisher: Nintendo
    System: Nintendo Switch (NSW)
    Year of Release: 2019
    Length of Playthrough: 17 Hours

    Total Score: 93/100
    Value Score: 9.3/10

    • Story: 8/10
    • Characters: 9/10
    • GamePlay: 10/10
    • Graphics: 10/10
    • Sound: 9/10
    • Music: 10/10
    • Length: 8/10
    • Replay Value: 9/10
    • Player Value: 10/10

    Pros
    +Retains gameplay aspects from previous Luigi's Mansion games and incorporates new aspects which mesh well
    +Puzzles and gameplay sections nicely done and unique boss battles
    +Beautiful visuals and designs, some of the best seen on the Nintendo Switch
    +Fantastic OST and great sound effects
    +MP mode that allows players to work together or against each other

    Cons
    -Regular Enemy variety is a bit weak
    -Extra DLC is all multiplayer

    ---

    Series Scorewise comparison sake

    Luigi's Mansion (GCN): 81
    Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon (3DS): 89
    Luigi's Mansion 3 (NS): 93    … Expand
  91. Kenmei
    Jan 14, 2020
    8
    Game will be very familiar to anyone who has played the previous games in the series. That comes with all the good the series is known for (fun gameplay and interesting ghosts) and the bad (wonky controls). This game is also on the short side, clocking in around 10 hours, 15 if your a completionist and that's being generous. Still the levels are fun, if a bit short, but the ghost are funGame will be very familiar to anyone who has played the previous games in the series. That comes with all the good the series is known for (fun gameplay and interesting ghosts) and the bad (wonky controls). This game is also on the short side, clocking in around 10 hours, 15 if your a completionist and that's being generous. Still the levels are fun, if a bit short, but the ghost are fun and the puzzles are fairly creative. I just wish there were about 3-4 more levels in the single player campaign to go along with it. Its a good game to play if you need something for the weekend to go through quick.… Expand
  92. landi
    Jun 27, 2022
    8
    Fun game, nice story and also good difficulty settings. Gave me some nice hours :) (but Super Mario Odyssey was still better)
  93. TANYRANY
    Apr 18, 2021
    10
    Omg first game ever on my new switch lite and surprisingly it's so awesome one of the best games ever
  94. mijan
    Jan 8, 2020
    8
    Played whole game in coop with my wife, very fun game although by the end didn't like levels... Think it's much better in coop than in single player. One important thing, controls are horrendous, it baffles me that it's possible to release AAA game in 2019 with such bad controls. Also, graphics are probably the best so far on Switch.
  95. polYtoX
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
    Tolles Rätsel-Game in der Welt von MArio und Luigi.
    Der Schwirigkeitsgrad ist für Pro's wahrscheinlich ein wenig too low, aber für mich war er perfekt. Jeden Abend nach der Arbeit die Switch gezückt und schnell ein paar Level gemacht. Die Grafik ist liebevoll animiert und sehenswert. Kann das Game nur wärmstens empfehlen ;-)
  96. dilemma
    Jan 9, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great in some parts, poor in other!

    Great
    1. Art style
    2. Creativity in level design. Each floor is basically a new area, the first couple are slightly similar but then they really switch up the pace that I was excited to see what was behind the elevator doors
    3. It's co-op after about an hour in, all the way to the end. I believe its as fun as solo if not better
    4. The online is worth checking out for a short while. There's mini games but those are local only (odd choice)
    5. Boss fights are unique. There isn't a lot of combat throughout the game but the bosses seem to always deliver

    Poor
    1. Control + Movement. Wow, what can I say. You would think it wouldn't be hard to figure out how to aim a light + vacuum at ghost, but IT DOES NOT work the way you'd expect a third person game should. My total play through was 18 hours and 50 some odd minutes, I had around 15-20 deaths, and more than 80% was because the combat, and mechanics just feel off. You always struggle to get Luigi to do what you want him to.
    2. Story is a simple as it comes.
    3. I'd like to see perhaps more cut scenes, or even voice overs. Not really a Nintendo/Mario thing
    4. **BACKTRACKING** It doesn't happen a lot, but towards the end of the game, they start to implement back tracking. You must find "this person" on "this floor" although you really don't know if you should backtrack as the game never implemented it to begin with. To knock it even more, one of the few times you do backtrack, its during a water level in which you must travel down a float, using strange controls with the vacuum. Punishment.
    5. There's achievements but i didn't really know where they were till towards the end of the game
    6. You can't adjust controls
    7. There's a whole lot of money to collect in the game, but you'll be disappointed in what you can buy.

    Even after all that, Luigi Manson 3 has great charm, and interactive game play.    … Expand
  97. FreedomFighters
    Dec 19, 2019
    9
    I’ve gone on record in the past to note that the original “Luigi’s Mansion” is not only one of my all-time favorite GameCube games, but that it’s honestly one of my personal favorite video games. It’s clever, it’s charming, it’s fun to play, the gameplay still holds up to this day, and it’s all just still a wondrous experience to behold even after almost two decades. While I did love thatI’ve gone on record in the past to note that the original “Luigi’s Mansion” is not only one of my all-time favorite GameCube games, but that it’s honestly one of my personal favorite video games. It’s clever, it’s charming, it’s fun to play, the gameplay still holds up to this day, and it’s all just still a wondrous experience to behold even after almost two decades. While I did love that game, though, at risk of sounding bad, I never did give “Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon” a shot, simply because I’m not as deeply rooted in handheld games like I was as a child (not counting the Switch, since the system is partially a home console and provides me with more games that feel like “console experiences” than “handheld experiences”). That said, the announcement of “Luigi’s Mansion 3” brought my excitement levels through the roof, as the prospect of a new console “Luigi’s Mansion” game was just too exciting to pass up. And having finally played and beaten the game, I can say it definitely delivered on my expectations!
    “Luigi’s Mansion 3” delivers both as a console follow-up to “Luigi’s Mansion,” but also as a fun, charming, family-friendly “horror” game. No, the game isn’t very scary, but for a game about a haunted mansion, “Luigi’s Mansion 3” does do a nice job at creating an appropriate atmosphere, while also nicely eschewing some of the scary moments in favor of charm and lightheartedness. “Mario” games are not story-focused, and while this one doesn’t change that, it does feature some very witty and adorable moments thanks to its bright and memorable cast of characters (Polterpup’s antics are particularly adorable, too). The graphics are extremely sharp, being polished down to the littlest details and bursting at the seams with colorful designs. And from a gameplay perspective, “Luigi’s Mansion 3” retains the fun ghost-catching of the original game, with plenty of changes to help it feel fresh. Combat feels even better here, and the ghost catching feels even smoother as a result of the new options. The Poltergust’s many new control options, such as the Dark-Light, Suction Shot, and Burst are wonderful additions that are taken full advantage of during the game, and the game itself features a vast amount of content. The original “Luigi’s Mansion” was pretty short, but Nintendo’s chosen to beef this one out, and the result is a game that gives you plenty to do, and a lot to explore!
    I will say that the game is definitely held back in a few areas. For starters, the controls can be a bit of a hassle to deal with, largely in certain aiming sections. There were more than a few times where I was pondering how a plunger I shot wasn’t lining up, or why the vacuum wouldn’t suck up an energy orb or something to that degree, and that really compounded itself towards the tail-end of the game. While I appreciated that the game was longer than the first, and that there was so much content within the game, many of the puzzles and boss fights near the end can be a bit too obtuse and frustrating to deal with. Sure, it feels good when you get through them, but don’t be surprised if you find yourself needing a guide to understand them.
    Those faults aside, though, “Luigi’s Mansion 3” is nevertheless a wonderful game that lives up to its last console entry, and it definitely earns a hearty recommendation. If you’ve enjoyed the series up to this point, “Luigi’s Mansion 3” will surely stand tall among the other titles, along with the many excellent first-party titles on the Switch. It’s nice to see Nintendo bringing this franchise back (especially on a console this time), and here’s hoping they don’t take another 18 years to put another “Luigi’s Mansion” title on a console.
    Final rating: 9 out of 10 “Awesome”    … Expand
  98. indi01
    Jan 1, 2023
    6
    The game is certainly high quality: tons of detail, looking great even in handheld mode.
    however I didn't find it very enjoyable: it has limited gameplay, there's not much challenge and not much replayability.
  99. yusep
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    Top 5 games of 2019. I bought it just for the sake of buying something to play with my 4 years old daughter and it turned to be a GEM. Incredibly funny and smart designed.
  100. juankamilomarin
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    What a great game! It takes some of the elements of previous entries and enhances the experience by introducing new stuff.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 106 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  1. Universo Nintendo
    Jun 4, 2020
    90
    Luigi’s third solo adventure is the ultimate evolution of it’s formula. A game well designed to be fun either playing alone or with company. Also, it’s visuals and ambiance are incredible.
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  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Apr 30, 2020
    90
    Despite some misgivings with the extras, the actual core Luigi's Mansion 3 experience is one of the best adventures of 2019. [Issue #44 – January/February 2020, p. 64]
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 28, 2020
    80
    An excellent action adventure game with great puzzles, beautiful surroundings and lots of small details that you will love to discover. [Issue#301]
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