Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Review (2024)

The Dark Moon takes the limelight once again with the release of Tantalus Media and Nintendo’s Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD, a release with roots that can be traced back to the Nintendo 3DS. Should players grab their Poltergust 5000, or does this title simply suck?

Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD Review

Things go sideways right from the offset, with the ghosts of Professor E. Gadd’s world changing from pacifist to terrorist after the Dark Moon was shattered. Making a swift retreat to his bunker, Professor E. Gadd enlists the help of his good pal Luigi to get the pieces of the Dark Moon back together – and collect some goodies like gems along the way.

Thankfully, Luigi has the right tools for the job. For those who have yet to bust ghosts in the Luigi’s Mansion series, this tall hero differs from his brother’s outings by having players utilize the Poltergust 5000 to suck up ghosts – and anything else of interest.

As a result, Luigi’s Mansion 2 prides itself on exploration. As Luigi utilizes the Dual Scream (heh) device, Dark-Light Device, and Strobulb, they’ll scour each area in the hunt for items, ghosts, and more. Each item keeps things fresh without overwhelming players with too many options.

On that note, think of Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD as puzzle-based gameplay rather than the more traditional pixel-perfect platforming of Mario’s outings. No need to be scared, though; wrangling ghosts in Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD is easily a highlight.

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Originally made for the Nintendo 3DS, Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD’s world of Evershade Valley gradually unlocks new areas over time. Haunted Towers, Old Clockworks, Manors, and more all await, each culminating in a bout with a possessor that contains a bit of the Dark Moon you so rightly seek.

While it is nice that the title breaks each area down into bite-sized chunks (complete with a ranking system!), don’t expect each area to be too overly in-depth.

The same goes with the overall presentation of Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD. While it certainly lives up to its HD moniker with a higher resolution, the graphics noticeably show their age compared to his brother Mario’s adventures.

One thing worth noting though is that the multiplayer ScareScraper mode manages to make the formula work well with others. Broken down into Hunter, Polterpup, and Rush, these different modes serve as a nice break from the game proper. They’re not overly in-depth, but they are still welcome nonetheless – and with online support to boot.

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 Review

Reviewed On: Nintendo Switch
Release Date: June 27, 2024
MSRP: $59.99
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Developer: Tantalus Media
Publisher: Nintendo
Alternative Reviews: Shacknews, Pocket Tactics, Irish Independent
Aggregate Scores: Metacritic, OpenCritic

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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.

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Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Review (2024)

FAQs

Is Luigi's Mansion 2 HD any different? ›

Luigi's Mansion 2 HD has the same overall graphical style that Dark Moon fans will know and love, with significant improvements. The textures and lighting effects got a massive upgrade in the remake while still retaining the same charm of the original.

How long does it take to beat Luigi Mansion 2 HD? ›

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Single-PlayerPolledAverage
Main Story45614h 16m
Main + Extras37118h 11m
Completionist11030h 53m
All PlayStyles93717h 46m

Is Luigi's Mansion 2 HD worth it reddit? ›

Overall, Luigi's Mansion 2 HD makes for a great addition to the Switch library. It might not be the most innovative experience or remaster around but the adventure is one to remember. The game will definitely tide us over while we wait for the inevitable fourth game.

How to save Luigi Mansion 2 HD? ›

Save is auto. When you beat a level, it saves the progress.

Is Luigi's Mansion 4 a thing? ›

Luigi's Mansion 4 is anticipated to release in Spring 2025, with a price point of around $49.99.

Is Gooigi in Luigi's Mansion 2 HD? ›

There isn't couch co-op, which unfortunately means there is no Gooigi, which is understandable since Gooigi was only introduced in 2019.

Is Luigi's Mansion 3 creepy? ›

This game has very mild spooks, and the ghosts (other than King Boo and Hellen Gravelly) are portrayed more as pranksters than actually evil.

Is Luigi's Mansion 2 remake good? ›

Luigi's Mansion 2 HD is a fun, accessibly challenging game that looks fantastic on the Switch. There aren't enough new elements or improvements to help it compare to Luigi's Mansion 3, but it's still an enjoyable romp, especially for those who didn't visit Evershade Valley on the 3DS.

How many people can play Luigi's Mansion 2 HD? ›

Up to four players can team up locally* or online** for co-op multiplayer gaming in the Luigi's Mansion 2 HD game for the Nintendo Switch family of systems.

Is Luigi's Mansion 2 and Dark Moon the same game? ›

Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon (known as Luigi Mansion 2 in Japan, and Luigi's Mansion 2 in Australia and Europe) is a 2013 action-adventure video game developed by Next Level Games and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 3DS.

What is the frame rate for Luigi's Mansion 2 HD? ›

In my experience, the game retains this 30fps target flawlessly with zero hiccups or issues. When you get right down to it, then, I would say that this iteration of Luigi's Mansion 2 is better in basically every way.

Is Luigi Mansion 3 the best? ›

The mechanical structure is quite repetitive, but this ghost hunting adventure in a haunted mansion looks and sounds just great. A decent experience throughout, but no stroke of genius like Super Mario Odyssey or Breath of the Wild. Make no mistake; Luigi's Mansion 3 is a good game.

Is Luigi's Mansion 2 a remake or remaster? ›

The trilogy of gently spooky puzzlers spans back to 2002's GameCube original, and Luigi's Mansion 2 HD is a fairly exhaustive Nintendo Switch remaster of its 3DS sequel from 2013.

Is Luigi's Mansion 2 HD co-op? ›

Yes, there is co-op multiplayer in Luigi's Mansion 2 HD. You can work cooperatively with your team to complete tasks as you scale the ScareScraper together. If one of your teammates gets stuck in a trap or needs help, you can jump to the rescue!

Is Luigi's Mansion 2 the same as Luigi's Mansion? ›

Luigi's Mansion 2 has also a fundamentally different design to the original, with mission-based gameplay that makes sense for short spots of handheld play. The core of the action, however, remains decidedly Luigi's Mansion: you're solving puzzles, battling ghosts and generally causing havoc along the way.

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