Luigis Mansion 2 (3DS)

Corholio

Luigi's Mansion 2 getting rave reviews

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/396768/reviews/luigis-mansion-2-review-poltergeist-hoovering-sequel-is-utterly-phantastic-review/

http://ie.ign.com/articles/2013/03/21/luigis-mansion-dark-moon-review

http://www.videogamer.com/reviews/luigis_mansion_2_review.html

A lot of reviews using the word 'essential'.

Deano7788

To add to the above, Games tm gave it 9/10 and described it as "not only one of the most wonderful games to grace the system, but also one of the prettiest". High praise indeed considering they tend not to give out 9's like crazy and treat a 7 as above average. Can't wait for it now .

Edit: Gametrailers review

9.3/10

Wolverine359

Another glowing review, this time from GameCentral:
http://metro.co.uk/2013/03/21/luigis-mansion-2-review-dark-moon-rising-3554172/

"In Short: Utterly charming and subversively clever in that classic Nintendo way, this is one of the best games on the 3DS and one of the mostly perfectly polished titles on any system this year.

Pros: Pitch perfect presentation and visuals, with an elegant mix of simple combat and disarmingly complex puzzles. Excellent bosses and plenty of variety. Entertaining multiplayer.

Cons: There’s not really much depth to the combat, and the lack of signposting may annoy some players.

Score: 9/10"

Kinski

Wolverine359 wrote: »

Cons: There’s not really much depth to the combat, and the lack of signposting may annoy some players.

Score: 9/10"

That sounds like a pro to me!

Didn't care for the original, but really looking forward to this now.

Kinski

This, and then Fire Emblem three weeks later. Finally, a great time to be a 3DS owner.

Banjo

But a terrible time to have no cash, a weird whining noise coming from your car engine at idle and no kerosene in your heating tank. As Luigi himself would say, Oh no!

Kinski

We all knew when we got into this games lark that we'd have to make sacrifices sometimes, be responsible adults: running a car, heating our homes, work, family, relationships...all these things may need to be cut in order to play the latest games.

Deano7788

Banjo wrote: »

But a terrible time to have no cash, a weird whining noise coming from your car engine at idle and no kerosene in your heating tank. As Luigi himself would say, Oh no!

Priorities, man!!! Have you seen the review scores? Talking about fixing a car or being warm when a game like this is coming out. Honestly!!!

GTR63

Luigi's Mansion 3DS
Pros: Seems to be another ninty gem.
Cons: I was absolutely sure it was meant to be out today

Corkfeen

Rather glad that I chose this week to order a 3ds xl.

CastorTroy

I'm still playing Okamiden when I do play the 3DS, but I now want this.

Never played the original, but I'm guessing the playing it to catch up on the story is about as essential as playing all the other Mario games before playing New Super Mario Bros U.

FutureGuy

GOW Judgement Today
Bioshock Infinite Tuesday

and now

Luigi's mansion next Friday I loved the first game but was waiting for reviews before committing.

cherryghost

Excellent, another game on my to-do list this WEEK.

johnny_ultimate

Thought this was out today, was looking forward to it.

On the plus side, I wouldn't have been able to make it to Smyths with the rain anyway. No money for GameStop. Huzzah!

Star Lord

Got mine pre-ordered, gamestop seem the cheapest. Really can't wait to play this one! From the reviews it sounds brilliant!

steve_r

Yeah, sounds quality, I've been on the lookout for a game to re-ignite my idle 3DS!

Side note: I first saw empty boxes for this with "coming soon" in XtraVision last year!

cherryghost

Haha

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJDjkMjkH1g

FutureGuy

I actually upgaded to a 3DSXL just for this game!

steve_r

Picked up a copy in Gamestop Stephen's green at lunch (€45). Looking forward to getting stuck into this over the long weekend!

That_Guy

steve_r wrote: »

Picked up a copy in Gamestop Stephen's green at lunch (€45). Looking forward to getting stuck into this over the long weekend!

It's €34.97 on their website. Any reason why it's cheaper there than in store?

Deano7788

That_Guy wrote: »

It's €34.97 on their website. Any reason why it's cheaper there than in store?

You're best to think of them as 2 separate entities; the website is pretty much always cheaper.

That_Guy

Deano7788 wrote: »

You're best to think of them as 2 separate entities; the website is pretty much always cheaper.

Decided to go ahead and buy it online. Impulse buy of the week complete.

Star Lord

Few missions into the game, and absolutely loving it so far!

Deano7788

DamoElDiablo wrote: »

Few missions into the game, and absolutely loving it so far!

I've said it in another thread and I'm going to say it again: I hate you :P.

How long are the missions so far on average?

Star Lord

I've not been in any rush to finish them, so they were taking me around the 20-25 minute mark, and I'm only a few in.

CastorTroy

Picked this up today for under £30 with loyalty card in Smyths in Derry.

steve_r

DamoElDiablo wrote: »

I've not been in any rush to finish them, so they were taking me around the 20-25 minute mark, and I'm only a few in.

Sounds like you are faster than me anyway!

For those on the fence as to whether to buy or not, the reviews earlier in the thread are on the ball for me, I am finding the controls a bit awkward tho.

Very impressed and a really high standard Nintendo game for me

That_Guy

Visually impressive game. It looks absolutely gorgeous. I'm finding it slightly repetitive myself, though finding the various gems/boo's are quite rewarding.

Controls are slightly irritating at times when you're trying to suck up various things and trying to aim the nozzle in a chosen direction.

Other than that, I really like it. I'm just glad that my 3DS is finally getting some use out of me. I even had to charge the thing twice during one session. :eek:

wampyrus77

how do you use the special compass in luigi mansion2

Mr E

I haven't got there yet, but check here (2nd paragraph) and see if that helps.

SouthTippBass

wampyrus77 wrote: »

how do you use the special compass in luigi mansion2

At the starting area, (outside the clockworks building) head right and you should see a small square of sand. Theres a small metal thingy sticking out of the top of it, interact with that.

That_Guy

Finally finished this. Jaysus, my left thumb is killing me after that.

wampyrus77

ive all boos and gems done from 1st mansion

Mr E

I remember reading IGN's review a few weeks ago and said that this was a 10-12 hour game. My arse. She wasn't playing it properly. I've just finished the 2nd mansion (with boos and gems) and I'm on the 11 hour mark.

wampyrus77

ive all boos done from 2nd mansion too and 9/10 gems done

steve_r

wampyrus77 wrote: »

ive all boos done from 2nd mansion too and 9/10 gems done

What's the reward for all gems?

Working my way through the 2nd mansion at the moment.

Mr E

They're used to decorate statues in the vault (and give you satisfaction for finding them - some of them are incredibly well hidden).

wampyrus77

this month issue of Nintendo official magazine contains a walk-through of all gems and boos for the 1st mansion in luigi mansion 2 , the cover of magazine is animal crossing new leaf,

and this is boo guide all mansions http://ie.ign.com/wikis/luigis-mansion-dark-moon/Gloomy_Manor_Boos?objectid=110795

steve_r

Mr E wrote: »

They're used to decorate statues in the vault (and give you satisfaction for finding them - some of them are incredibly well hidden).

Thanks - some games I'm never quite sure how the collectibles feed in.

I got most of them for the first mansion but I doubt I'll go back for the rest - too busy with the rest of the game!

That_Guy

Mr E wrote: »

I remember reading IGN's review a few weeks ago and said that this was a 10-12 hour game. My arse. She wasn't playing it properly. I've just finished the 2nd mansion (with boos and gems) and I'm on the 11 hour mark.

Agreed. There's a hell of a lot of exploring to do in each mansion if you take your time with it.

wampyrus77

i f vacuum on jukebox its play music from Star Wars Cantina Band

readyletsgo

Got this last week, loving it!
ONly on the second mission of the 3rd Mansion. The only probelm that i have with it is the controls, but sure, ya get used to the 'tank' controls after a bit.

I feel about this as I felt half way through playing Mario 3D Land, that I hope they make a follow up soon!

And yes, it is well longer than 10 to 12 hours, each mission is between 20 and 30 mins. 5 or 6 missions in each mansion so far, and I have about half of the gems found from each mansion so loads more to do.

wampyrus77

spoilers

SouthTippBass

Did you just spoil the ending of the game I'm only half way through?

Deano7788

SouthTippBass wrote: »

Did you just spoil the ending of the game I'm only half way through?

I was worrying the same thing.

Spoilers, wampyrus!!!:mad:

wampyrus77

spoilers

Deano7788

Stop with the spoilers!!! Most of us aren't that far yet.

SouthTippBass

Not cool.

AlanS181824

Semi-unrelated but:
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I mostly play MK7 but have a few other games too,
Name: Alan
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Let me know if you've added me!

Retr0gamer

wampyrus stop spoiling the game for people. There's a reason that this forum supports spoiler tags. Use them.

SouthTippBass

Just finished it this morning, in a little under 18 hours (which places it at number 7 of my most played 3DS games) loved every minute of it. Must go back and finish collecting everything now :pac: