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Luigi's Mansion 2 HD
A remaster of the 3DS game for Nintendo Switch. Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon gives players multiple mansions to explore, a variety of puzzles to solve and new ghosts to capture. Armed with the Poltergust 5000, a ghost-sucking, vacuum-like invention, Luigi must complete a number of missions assigned to him by Professor E. Gadd. Shining a light on th...
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Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD is a highly entertaining game, and the remaster enhances the experience with more approachable controls and modern visuals. As such, despite some of its flaws, both new players and returning fans can still enjoy the new package.
As I've mentioned before on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, I'm a bigger fan of Luigi's games than of Mario's. As such, I was really looking forward to re-exploring Luigi's Mansion 2 HD, and it didn't disappoint.Read More
Luigi's Mansion 2 HD is a great enhancement of the original 3DS title. It's by far the definitive way to experience this classic, and a perfect supplement to hold over players for a new game in the widely popular series. With the second and third games now available on Nintendo Switch, we can only hope that the GameCube original will make its way over at some point.
My only big issue with Luigi’s Mansion 2 is the same one I had when the original game was released 11 years ago – the major shift in tone from the original game. Granted, the 12-year gap between games means it would never be too similar, but the original title had a darker and weirder tone to it that isn’t present in the sequel. I don’t entirely mind the more cartoony and colorful vibe, but there aren’t any eerie or slightly unsettling moments here, which is a bit of a shame.
Despite the bite-sized mission structure and constant interruptions, Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD is still a great game, full of funny moments, quirky segments like Luigi humming along to the background music, and a gorgeous HD makeover which leaves no hint that this is a port of an 11-year-old handheld game. I admit that I was a fan of Dark Moon when it was first released on the 3DS, so my judgment may be a bit biased, but I still believe that Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD is well worth picking up and that this HD remaster has done a fantastic job bringing a handheld classic to modern consoles.
It's the green brother's time to shine in Luigi's Mansion 2 HD - and shine he does. This whimsical ghost-hunting adventure is a great deal of fun, and it looks better than ever thanks to this remaster. Even though taking ghosts down can sometimes be a pain, it's a small price to pay for the joy of exploring the game's wonderfully-designed environments.
Luigi’s Mansion 2 is a nice revisit, but doesn’t really have enough weight to carry its asking price. It may be a fine title, but it shows it’s age a little too much to equate to a good value.
Luigi's Mansion 2 HD is well worth a play for those looking for sheer charm and puzzling adventures in equal measure; just don’t expect too many new twists and turns as you bust ghosts in the moonlight.
Luigi's Mansion 2 HD is exactly as it sounds. It's the second game in the series with a very fresh coat of paint. Unfortunately, while the visual upgrade is a decent effort, it ultimately still harbours the same design quirks that made the original game so controversial. While it falls flat in the face of the games that came before and after it, it's a great grab if you're looking to experience some more Luigi's Mansion.
Offering the best way to play Luigi’s Mansion 2, but falling short of the crown of best game in the series thanks to its superior supernatural sequel, this HD remake is an ideal pickup for any Switch owner who didn’t own a 3DS.
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD could be the most attractive game on Nintendo Switch. However, this late-to-the-party remaster is too expensive and its lack of mid-mission saves is baffling. The bottom line: you should probably wait for a sale.
