Luigi's Mansion 3DS Game Review 6r3q1
Does the mansion still hold its charm after all these years? 535s5
Luigis Mansion, the Gamecube classic, has hit the Nintendo 3DS. Check out Kidzworlds review of the latest remake to hit Nintendo devices.
Luigi is always jumping at everything around him while also trying to keep himself calm by humming the game's memorable theme.ĀLuigiās Mansion - Launch Trailer - Nintendo 3DS w6hf
Lightning will crack outside and fill rooms with light while ghosts will cackle at your character. Some of the textures don't look quite as good as the original game did and I noticed a few moments where the shadows and lighting weren't as detailed but, for the most part, the game looks better than ever. It's also a perfect excuse to turn up your 3D because it works really well when navigating the mansion's spooky hallways. Fun fact: playing Luigi's Mansion in 3D has been a longtime goal of Nintendo's, considering the original was intended to work in 3D through the GameCube before losing the ability close to launch.
The game's puzzles are often clever and quick to solve.Courtesy of Nintendo
Getting the Ghosts 5h5d5f
The meat of the actual gameplay, aside from exploration, is around sucking up those pesky phantoms with yourĀ Poltergust 3000. Once you've hit them with your flashlight and exposed their heart, you can suck them up as they pull you around their room. Some of the tougher ghosts require a little more puzzle-solving to reveal their hearts, like removing a hungry ghosts food to upset them or cutting in on a couple's dance. The many characters have aĀ great design to each of them but, aside from figuring out how to reveal their heart, the gameplay doesĀ start to feel pretty repetitive.Ā
Luigi's Mansion has as much personality as ever.Courtesy of Nintendo
While snagging ghosts is simple it is sometimes frustrating because of the game's controls. When trying to finetune your aim, especially to grab the cash that flies around the room, it's often difficult to point Luigi right where you want him. A few times I wound up missing my attack on a boss or was attacked by an enemy because I couldn't aim as preciselyĀ as I wanted to. It's not a problem enough to bog down the whole experience but the game's controls certainly could've been tightened.Ā
Luigi is a charming character throughout the whole game.Courtesy of Nintendo
Final Thoughts 3i5o27
Luigi's MansionĀ is brimming with charm and the silly-spooky atmosphere makes it a perfect October game. While the controls haven't aged as well, and the gameplay is a little simplistic, this short game is still unique enough to feel like a breath of fresh air nearly 2 decades later.
Pros x6e6q
- Great Atmosphere
- Unique Gameplay
Cons 395e4v
- Dated Controls
Luigi's Mansion 3DSĀ Game Rating: 273f25
Luigi's Mansion Box ArtCourtesy of Nintendo
Available now for Nintendo 3DS 732jn
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