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Customers like the creativity, age range, value, and gaming of the video game. They mention that it's great for any age, has plenty of replay value, is incredibly entertaining, and fun. They are also happy with quality, and visuals. However, some disagree on difficulty level, and storyline.
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326 customers mention "Gaming"304 positive22 negative
Customers find the gameplay of the video game really fun, great, and intuitive. They also say it's easy to pick up and play for a short time, and that the main game alone and the online is super fun. Customers also mention that the game is fairly linear, and a stray from most other games they've played.
"Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon is a strong title for the 3DS, one with strong gameplay that showcases the system's graphical potential and makes good..." Read more
"...In my opinion, that simplicity is what makes the game really fun. Press L to puff out air and press R to suck things into the vacuum...." Read more
"...Everything responds to your exploration as you go through the game and there are many puzzles to solve reminiscent to the Legend of Zelda series,..." Read more
"...’re gonna love, and others your gonna hate … lol, the game overall is incredibly entertaining for both kids and adults alike, but I think what I..." Read more
101 customers mention "Value"97 positive4 negative
Customers find the video game worth buying, with plenty of replay value and nice looking levels. They also say it's well worth the time and money. Customers also say the game is one of the best on the system, with lots of macguffins to find. They say it plays smoothly and delivers everything they expected of it.
"...plenty of extra collectibles for the completionist, it's a good value for your money...." Read more
"...Overall this is a fun game, and worth the money...." Read more
"...The Poltergust works nicely as a mechanic, although I kind of wish it still had the medal powers from the first game, and the Dark Light and Strobe..." Read more
"Overall I found this game to be a lot of fun with plenty of replay value and nice looking levels...." Read more
97 customers mention "Visuals"94 positive3 negative
Customers find the visuals cute, nice looking, and cool. They also say the game has great art and soundtrack. Overall, customers say it's a perfect style for kids and has a good touch.
"...It's a perfect style for kids, but I still found myself greatly enjoying the gameplay as an adult gamer, even if watching Luigi jump and shiver in..." Read more
"...The work Nintendo put into this game shows. Every mansion is crafted with so much love and detail...." Read more
"...Pros:- Good music- Good graphics- It's funny, I guess?Okay, now that that's taken care ofCons:-..." Read more
"...The graphics ARE amazing and playing it in 3D is nothing to sneeze at, though I recommend taking breaks as you might get a headache...." Read more
90 customers mention "Quality"79 positive11 negative
Customers like the quality of the game. They mention that the levels are astounding, the 3D is very good, and the animation is great. They also say that the story is interesting and the 3d effects are well done. Customers also say the game is solid and uses the 3DS very well.
"...With a good-length, well-put-together campaign, and plenty of extra collectibles for the completionist, it's a good value for your money...." Read more
"...IMAGERY: 4/5The 3D use is spectacular during normal play, but distracting when using gyroscopic activities...." Read more
"...The game feels fresh while staying pretty true to the original...." Read more
"...Overall it's a great game, and for me the lasting appeal is good enough, but if you don't have a long attention span towards games to begin with,..." Read more
30 customers mention "Age range"30 positive0 negative
Customers find the game great for any age, and say it's a good starter game for kids. Some say it would be perfect for an adult or a child.
"...It's a great game for a gamer who likes exploring, like me, maybe not so much for speedrunner types, and the only times you don't want to play this..." Read more
"...I don't care how old you are, this game really is for all ages (or those over maybe 5-6 years old)...." Read more
"...This is a fun game and is good for teaching young children problem solving...." Read more
"...GameCube you are not missing much and this game does a wonderful job teaching new gamers and veteran gamers on how to play this game while enjoying..." Read more
30 customers mention "Creativity"30 positive0 negative
Customers find the game creative in the levels, with brilliant ideas and a unique concept. They also say it's fascinating, unique, and memorable.
"...title for the 3DS, one with strong gameplay that showcases the system's graphical potential and makes good use of the 3D technology...." Read more
"...MUSIC: 5/5The music is great and very catchy, I won't be forgetting it anytime soon. It really fits the mood of a haunted mansion...." Read more
"...part of the game has to be the online multiplayer, as it adds a creative spin to the already stellar gameplay and encourages teamwork rather than..." Read more
"...XL is so much fun, and everything has noticeable depth with extreme attention to detail...." Read more
78 customers mention "Difficulty level"48 positive30 negative
Customers have mixed opinions about the difficulty level of the video game. Some find the levels complex, but not intensely difficult. They also say the learning curve is gentle, and the game is fairly easy to grasp. However, others say that it's a little more difficult to understand than other video games, monotonous at times, and tedious to skip around.
"...know much about the console, but I do know that the controls were extremely easy to grasp...." Read more
"...That's total BS.- Lazy writing: There's ghosts, in some valley, that Egadd is in (when did he get here) a crystal of no true origin resides in..." Read more
"...to your exploration as you go through the game and there are many puzzles to solve reminiscent to the Legend of Zelda series, something that I felt..." Read more
"...kids and adults alike, but I think what I enjoy most are the lack of directions, at the beginning of the game you get a rundown for what to do and..." Read more
72 customers mention "Storyline"50 positive22 negative
Customers are mixed about the storyline. Some mention the story is interesting, and the 3D effects are well done. They also say the horror aspect is still very present, and that the process of catching ghosts is really fun. However, others say that the game has been broken up into stages, and has a tedious and game-destroying cannon mini-game. They feel the gameplay has expected developments, and it can be frustrating because it doesn't save your game.
"...If you’re someone who’s looking for a mystery game, with a good storyline and you’re a fan of nintendo I think this will be a good fit for you :’)" Read more
"...The ghosts would pop out and the boss fights were even creepy, and the mansion was just awesome, not to mention using a vacuum to suck up ghosts..." Read more
"...trial and error, the third being an extremely tedious and game-destroying cannon mini-game..." Read more
"...There's tons of stuff to explore with the Poltergust...." Read more
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Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2013
Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon is a strong title for the 3DS, one with strong gameplay that showcases the system's graphical potential and makes good use of the 3D technology. With a good-length, well-put-together campaign, and plenty of extra collectibles for the completionist, it's a good value for your money.
As Luigi, you explore several mansions that have been haunted by troublemaking ghosts (not to be confused with Boos, who are also present but in smaller numbers). Along the way, you solve puzzles, collect money, capture ghosts, and try to recollect shards of the shattered Dark Moon. The atmosphere is typical Mario-universe, perhaps slightly darker than usual, but with plenty of comic relief at Luigi's expense. It's a perfect style for kids, but I still found myself greatly enjoying the gameplay as an adult gamer, even if watching Luigi jump and shiver in fear doesn't particularly amuse me.
Most of the gameplay revolves around the Poltergust 5000, a vacuum with attachments that would make any Dirt Devil feel outclassed. Full completion of the game requires a thorough inspection of each room with your Poltergust - can you suck up that carpet to reveal a hidden button in the floor? Are there gold bars stashed behind that painting on the wall? What happens if you blow air on the ceiling fan? Every room is very interactive, and your explorations are often rewarded with ample cash.
The game makes excellent use of physics in conjunction with the Poltergust. Wads of paper or cash swirl through the air in the vortex of your vacuum's intake. Cloth realistically flaps, folds, and stretches when pulled on or blown by the machine. Watching the effects of the vacuum is its own reward. I liked that Dark Moon offers more monetary variety than the typical Mario game. You'll still be collecting gold coins, but there are also paper bills and gold bars. Bills are fun to suck up, and the bars are rewarding to find.
The highlight of the game is in conflict with ghosts. You will attempt to stun ghosts you encounter with a burst from your flashlight, and then catch them in the intake gust of your vacuum. Once a ghost is caught in the vortex, it will squirm around rapidly. By pulling away from it, you can charge your Poltergust for electric bursts. Each fight is a visual treat, with brightly colored ghosts and electrical discharges, swirling winds, and lighting effects. Catching multiple ghosts at once causes them to drop extra cash, with huge bonuses when you capture three or more.
Each location has about five stages, including a boss stage, and a bonus stage. The rooms you explore in each stage often overlap, but there will be differences from stage to stage - new treats might be hidden in the dresser, cobwebs might block a previously open path, or new passageways may appear. These changes keep the stages feeling fresh. Each stage (except the boss stage) contains a hidden Boo, found by illuminating invisible objects with the "dark-light device" - a paranormal flashlight. Capturing all the Boos in an area unlocks the bonus stage.
I feel that the mansion setting really benefits from the 3D capabilities. With the 3D slider on, you feel like you are peering into the mansion, a miniature stage set before you. The effect works well, and the game doesn't feel the need to remind you that you are playing a 3DS by using gimmicky 3D.
Give the trailers a watch - if the visuals or gameplay seem appealing to you, this is a must-have.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2013
To be honest, I've never played a Mario game or anything along those lines. (Crazy right?) So this is coming from an unbiased, new 3DS owner. I've only owned the DS Lite and never bothered to upgrade, but Nintendo's Buy-One-Get-One tempted me over. (Which is still going on, until April 30th, I believe. You have to buy either Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon or Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity to be eligible) But enough of the formalities, it's time to get down to the heart of the matter.
CHARACTERS: 5/5
I went into this game knowing NOTHING about Luigi, but I learned so much about his mannerisms and personality. I am in love, he is just the most adorable scaredy-cat ever. The Prof. and the Polter-Pup have such a refreshing nature, it makes me tap into my inner child.
MUSIC: 5/5
The music is great and very catchy, I won't be forgetting it anytime soon. It really fits the mood of a haunted mansion. It feels as if the main theme (the one used on Nintendo's website for Luigi's Mansion)is used more often than I'd like, but it's a great soundtrack so I don't mind.
IMAGERY: 4/5
The 3D use is spectacular during normal play, but distracting when using gyroscopic activities. During scenes like walking the rope, I think it is best if you turn the 3D off.
GAMEPLAY: 5/5
As I've stated before, I'm not an expert on the ways of the 3DS, so I don't know much about the console, but I do know that the controls were extremely easy to grasp. In my opinion, that simplicity is what makes the game really fun. Press L to puff out air and press R to suck things into the vacuum. Use the other buttons to explore objects in the Luigi-verse. Fun!
DIFFICULTY: 3/5
I don't think the game was particularly difficult, but I've died a couple of times. (That spider boss was pretty tricky.)
It gives you many rooms to explore and I love that it gives you some puzzles to solve. Took me a while to figure things out, but it is extremely rewarding to have solved it.
SUMMARY: 5/5
The work Nintendo put into this game shows. Every mansion is crafted with so much love and detail. I really appreciate little things like that, nice job Nintendo! If I could say anything bad about it, I'd have to say I dislike having to start the entire mission over when Luigi's health drops to 0. I also hate that the cut-in's and Prof's calls are still in effect when replaying the mission. It is really annoying when I want to replay for a higher rank or to find a boo. But despite that, it's an absolute blast to play with, I am addicted! I don't regret picking up this game at full price. If you haven't already, go buy it now! In my opinion, it is a 3DS MUST HAVE staple!
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