Nintendo Selects: Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon - Nintendo 3DS

My daughter (9) is loving this game. It's cute, funny, colorful and easy to pick up. One of my favorite game features is when Luigi starts humming the song playing in the background- LOL. Easy to pick up, good learning curve. My daughter got stuck just once and I was able to help her through it without having to learn the game from the beginning. I actually found it hard to hand back to her as I was having a blast. I hope she finishes is fast so that I can steal it from her. ;)

This is a downright amazing game! I was surprised because, as someone who doesn't play Nintendo games often, I had never heard of this franchise. This enters the realm of instant classic and I hope Nintendo makes more and expands.The game play is simple enough for a child to learn, but the puzzles are challenging enough that adults would have a tough time as well. The premise is this:1. You have a vacuum gun that sucks and blows (R1 and L1 respectively). You can suck things up like ghosts, rugs, etc. Use this to move things in the game environment.2. You have two different types of flash lights, a dark light and bright light (Y and A (I think)). They activate nodes throughout the levels and reveal hidden items and doors. These lights also are used to reveal or stun ... MoreThis is a downright amazing game! I was surprised because, as someone who doesn't play Nintendo games often, I had never heard of this franchise. This enters the realm of instant classic and I hope Nintendo makes more and expands.The game play is simple enough for a child to learn, but the puzzles are challenging enough that adults would have a tough time as well. The premise is this:1. You have a vacuum gun that sucks and blows (R1 and L1 respectively). You can suck things up like ghosts, rugs, etc. Use this to move things in the game environment.2. You have two different types of flash lights, a dark light and bright light (Y and A (I think)). They activate nodes throughout the levels and reveal hidden items and doors. These lights also are used to reveal or stun ghosts, which then you catch.3. Each level has a main objective and each world has about 5-10 levels. You can rush through the levels completing the objective or take some time to find hidden things throughout the environment. You can interact with the world around you in unique ways. Fire will burn things or melt it, water is buoyant, etc. etc.4. To progress through the game, use your tools to interact with the environment, catch ghosts, and find objects. Surprisingly, this doesn't get too old because just when you solve one puzzle, another one starts and might not be obvious how it plays together. You have to really study the rooms and experiment with that reacts to what stimulus. Don't be fooled, the game is a l.

I have been enjoying this game greatly! It is a lot of fun. It reminds me of an old point and click adventure game you would play in elementary school but it is more complicated and actually fun. The way the game gives you a few basic mechanics, and you figure out what is special about rooms is fun and makes you feel like you accomplished something whenever you figure something out. Combat can be difficult, but it is always rewarding when you complete a mansion and defeat the bosses. Biggest complaint is that the original game had an ominous and spooky feel to it, which made the game have so much character that it kept me replaying it every October for many years in a row to get my Halloween spirit on. However, this sequel doesn't feel spooky at all. Everything that ... MoreI have been enjoying this game greatly! It is a lot of fun. It reminds me of an old point and click adventure game you would play in elementary school but it is more complicated and actually fun. The way the game gives you a few basic mechanics, and you figure out what is special about rooms is fun and makes you feel like you accomplished something whenever you figure something out. Combat can be difficult, but it is always rewarding when you complete a mansion and defeat the bosses. Biggest complaint is that the original game had an ominous and spooky feel to it, which made the game have so much character that it kept me replaying it every October for many years in a row to get my Halloween spirit on. However, this sequel doesn't feel spooky at all. Everything that made the first game ominous and creepy is gone, and the game feels more lighthearted and silly. This is mostly in the fact that the ghosts don't jump out at you anymore, and they have more of a cartoony look and feel. There aren't any ghosts that look like people (like the portrait ghosts in the first game) and they are all single colors with goofy faces. Even if this game isn't as good as the original, it is still lots of fun and if you are a fan of the first game then you will surely still have a good time.

What a beautifully crafted gem we have here on the 3DS. The game has a great balance of thrills, spooks, frustrations, charm, humor, and triumphs to appeal to gamers of all ages. The objectives in each mansion/level are extremely well thought out, and though at times you might find yourself unsure of how to unlock a door, locate an item, or defeat a foe, you will eventually figure it out. You will likely be coming back to the game long after defeating it in order to find all of the Boos, hidden objects, and other secrets surrounding the mansions.Helpful tip: Instead of using the vacuum to get rid of the multi-colored spiders, mice, and frogs, stun them!

This game was my first introduction to the Luigi's Mansion series since I hadn't played the first game, and still haven't yet either. For the DS, the graphics felt great. The colors of each ghost popped so well and the sound felt just the same too. The controls were great as well, especially if you avoided raging too much and had a good stylus in hand. I look forward to loving the remaster of this as well.

Luigi's Mansion: The Mostly Faithful Sequel

The original Luigi's Mansion was a fantastic selection on the Nintendo GameCube in 2001, but not a majority of Nintendo fans would have purchased it, because Gamecube sales were low compared to other Nintendo consoles, like the Nintendo Wii, which sold 100 million units. Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon is a very faithful sequel. It features Luigi, as stalwart and courageous as ever, in spite of his clear fear of ghosts, and another cherished character, Professor E. Gadd, who helps Luigi along the way. A similar art style is used for this title, but the ghosts look slightly different. I personally say that anyone who hasn't ever played the original on the GameCube won't have an issue picking this one up, but I personally find it a bit jarring to transition from the ... MoreThe original Luigi's Mansion was a fantastic selection on the Nintendo GameCube in 2001, but not a majority of Nintendo fans would have purchased it, because Gamecube sales were low compared to other Nintendo consoles, like the Nintendo Wii, which sold 100 million units. Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon is a very faithful sequel. It features Luigi, as stalwart and courageous as ever, in spite of his clear fear of ghosts, and another cherished character, Professor E. Gadd, who helps Luigi along the way. A similar art style is used for this title, but the ghosts look slightly different. I personally say that anyone who hasn't ever played the original on the GameCube won't have an issue picking this one up, but I personally find it a bit jarring to transition from the GameCube controls to the 3DS controls. It feels a little stilted and tough to do certain things when trying to catch the ghosts. The missions in this game are about 20 minutes long, so it's not exactly a game to turn on for quick play and turn off again if you're crunched for time. However, my previous statement stands that this is a fantastic follow-up to the original Luigi's Mansion. It keeps it fun to wrangle in them ghouls and suck up them specters.

Unexpected sequel!

After so many years after the first Luigis mansion got released, this game was announced to 3DS.I was not expecting much, but since i really like the original i gave ir a go.It is simply the great sequel fans were waiting for.You use luigi, who is back to some ghosthunting action. The main difference between this and the last, is that this game is not as open world as the other one. Instead, the game is divided on 4 or 5 mansions with different bosses and objectives. Each mansion has different levels, where you have different collectables to find and main objectives.The game is surprisingly good for a handheld title, it could have easily been sold as a main title on the big screen.Definitely worth checking out, almost as good as the original.

[Rewarded Review] A first Mario game!

Well, not "Mario" but you get the point. I've had little to no interest in Mario games, but I had heard talk-of-mouth about this game being good, and I needed something new for the 3DS, so I decided to give it a try.The premise is very fun--with a cutesy horror theme involving quirky, "spooky" ghosts and a scaredy cat being talked into wrangling them all up. It all made for a seemingly enjoyable experience until the actual exploring came into play. Although exploring is encouraged--it's how you gather coins, dollars, and gold bars for upgrades--each mission for the game is strictly that: a mission. After finishing, you aren't allowing to explore some more. Instead, you are called by E. Gadd and zapped away from the location. Your freedom is very much restricted in ... MoreWell, not "Mario" but you get the point. I've had little to no interest in Mario games, but I had heard talk-of-mouth about this game being good, and I needed something new for the 3DS, so I decided to give it a try.The premise is very fun--with a cutesy horror theme involving quirky, "spooky" ghosts and a scaredy cat being talked into wrangling them all up. It all made for a seemingly enjoyable experience until the actual exploring came into play. Although exploring is encouraged--it's how you gather coins, dollars, and gold bars for upgrades--each mission for the game is strictly that: a mission. After finishing, you aren't allowing to explore some more. Instead, you are called by E. Gadd and zapped away from the location. Your freedom is very much restricted in that aspect, so this isn't a game for someone that likes to explore locations further without being trapped doing the same missions over and over.And you HAVE to do the first missions at LEAST twice if you want to find the hidden enemies--Boos--later on. This isn't particularly difficult, but if you dislike backtracking, again, the game is not for you. Especially since the save mechanic only saves AFTER you complete each a mission, so no saving and coming back to it if you get bored/tired repeating missions.Being my first ever Mario game, I can't say I was instantly charmed. The game is fun without the backtracking, which of course is completely optional if you're not a completionist. The save mechanic can be combated easily by putting the 3DS in sleep mode, so it's not a big issue either. However, the lack of true exploration bothered me quite a bit--especially after coming out from playing Fantasy Life. All in all, not really a game I can see myself picking up again, but nonetheless enjoyable for what it was.

[Rewarded Review] I confess, I haven't finished it yet...

Be forewarned, this is a completely biased review and your experience may be completely different.I had bought this game with the intention of playing it before starting into Luigi's Mansion 3. I did... I probably got about halfway through, and then kind of forgot about it. That may have more to do with me than it not holding my interest. Specifically my ability to keep playing handheld games. That being said, I'm also comparing it to the original Luigi's Mansion, and it just feels like there is something missing. I can't really articulate it, or maybe I'm just not conscious of it. I think maybe I might enjoy it more if I don't try to 100% it, and just play the game through. It's possible the missing star is an unfair assessment, but I just can't give it 5 stars. ... MoreBe forewarned, this is a completely biased review and your experience may be completely different.I had bought this game with the intention of playing it before starting into Luigi's Mansion 3. I did... I probably got about halfway through, and then kind of forgot about it. That may have more to do with me than it not holding my interest. Specifically my ability to keep playing handheld games. That being said, I'm also comparing it to the original Luigi's Mansion, and it just feels like there is something missing. I can't really articulate it, or maybe I'm just not conscious of it. I think maybe I might enjoy it more if I don't try to 100% it, and just play the game through. It's possible the missing star is an unfair assessment, but I just can't give it 5 stars. There is nothing about it that is particularly great or memorable. It's a good game, and it's fun to play, the controls seem fine too. I even somewhat like that you move between different mansions (Luigi's Mansions may be a better name). I just couldn't get the feels I had with the first one, no matter how much I tried.Bottom line, it's a staple for the 3ds/2ds and I do recommend playing it... but don't expect it to live up to the first.

[Rewarded Review] Terrific sequel to a beloved classic game

The original Luigi's Mansion was one of the first games released for the Gamecube, but it was also one of the best. Nintendo took a big risk by giving Luigi a starring role in a game so wildly different from the usual Super Mario Bros. outings, but what resulted was nothing short of an instant classic. Now, more than ten years since the first game was released in 2001, a sequel has finally materialized in the form of Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon. Next Level Games did a fantastic job with this title, managing to preserve the same entertaining ghost-catching mechanics and exploration-based progression that made the first title such a joy to play while adding a number of new twists to the formula. By far the biggest improvement Dark Moon boasts over the original is ... MoreThe original Luigi's Mansion was one of the first games released for the Gamecube, but it was also one of the best. Nintendo took a big risk by giving Luigi a starring role in a game so wildly different from the usual Super Mario Bros. outings, but what resulted was nothing short of an instant classic. Now, more than ten years since the first game was released in 2001, a sequel has finally materialized in the form of Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon. Next Level Games did a fantastic job with this title, managing to preserve the same entertaining ghost-catching mechanics and exploration-based progression that made the first title such a joy to play while adding a number of new twists to the formula. By far the biggest improvement Dark Moon boasts over the original is providing five different mansions to explore rather than just one. The different environments and challenges of each haunted location helps to keep the game fresh and minimize excessive backtracking. Furthermore, the new gadgets you acquire over the course of the story all add interesting new gameplay quirks that deepen the experience. The graphics are among the best I've seen on the 3DS, and enjoying the game in 3D mode really helps to immerse you in the five different mansions you'll be traversing. The game's atmosphere is delightfully spooky (though never scary), and the interaction between cowardly Luigi and the playful ghosts never ceases to amuse. Additionally, the main storyline is quite substantial, and the sizable number of performance-based goals will keep you coming back in an attempt to beat your high score. Just like the original, Dark Moon is a game so charming you will almost certainly want to play it more than once, giving it great replay value. The online co-op multiplayer modes, while certainly not essential to the experience, are also good fun, though they're unlikely to keep you hooked for longer than a few weeks. In summary, it's hard to think of any game in recent memory that I've had this much fun playing. The only real complaint I can think of is that I wish you weren't pulled back to the Bunker after every mission, as this hurts your ability to explore the mansions at will. However, this design choice does mesh nicely with the game's portable nature by giving you frequent opportunities to save and come back later. While Dark Moon may have toned down the pseudo-horror elements of the Gamecube original somewhat in favor of an even more comedic take on the supernatural, the game is still unmistakeably Luigi's Mansion. And as fans of the original know, that's just about the highest praise I can give it. If you are a fan of the first game, enjoy Nintendo titles in general, or are perhaps just looking for a fresh and fun experience among the uninspired first person shooters that glut the gaming landscape these days, then go ghostbusting with Luigi - you'll be glad you did.