Response: Luigi’s Mansion 2, also known as Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, is an action-adventure game developed by Next Level Games and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 3DS. The game was released in 2013 and has since been remastered for the Nintendo Switch as Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD.

Gameplay Overview

– Story: The game follows Luigi as he is tasked by Professor E. Gadd to retrieve the fragments of the Dark Moon, which has shattered and caused the ghosts in Evershade Valley to become unruly.
– Gameplay Mechanics: Luigi uses the Poltergust 5000, a specialized vacuum cleaner, to capture ghosts. The gameplay involves exploring five different mansions, each with its own theme and objectives. The player must complete mission-based levels, which include retrieving objects, accessing specific rooms, and defeating boss ghosts.
– Capturing Ghosts: To capture a ghost, Luigi must first stun it using the Strobulb attachment on his flashlight. Then, he must use the Poltergust 5000 to suck up the ghost. The player can also use the Poltergust 5000 to solve puzzles and interact with the environment.
– Scoring and Progression: The player is scored based on various factors such as treasures and ghosts collected. If Luigi takes too much damage and loses all his heart points, he will faint, and the player must restart the mission. However, if the player finds and collects a golden bone, Luigi will be revived and continue the mission instead of starting over.

Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD

– Release Date: June 27, 2024.
– Platforms: Nintendo Switch.
– Visual and Technical Upgrades: The remastered version features a dramatic visual overhaul, making it look nearly as good as Luigi’s Mansion 3. The game includes great models and lighting effects, making it one of the best-looking games on the Nintendo Switch.
– Quality of Life Changes: The game includes several quality of life changes, such as improved anti-aliasing and infinite black levels on the OLED screen, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
– Pricing: The game is priced at $69/£49, which some critics find too expensive for a remastered game that was originally released on the 3DS for $40.

Reception

– Critical Reception: The game received generally favorable reviews, with a score of 77/100.
– User Feedback: Some players have noted that the game’s mission system can be frustrating, particularly the lack of checkpointing and the need to restart entire missions after losing health.
– Comparison to Other Games: The game is often compared to Luigi’s Mansion 3, with some critics noting that it offers a similar experience but with a few concessions, such as the lack of couch co-op and the inability to play ScareScraper mode without an additional copy of the game.

Additional Information

– Languages: The game is available in multiple languages, including Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, and Traditional Chinese.
– Supported Play Modes: The game supports TV mode, Tabletop mode, and Handheld mode, with local wireless and online multiplayer options for up to four players.