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[DaBoss]

Developer: Next Level Games
Publisher: Nintendo
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
Modes: Single-player and Multiplayer (Download and Play, Local, & Online)
eShop: Yes
Size: 844.25MB (6754 Blocks)
Release Dates:

Japan: March 20th 2013 | North America: March 24th 2013 | Europe/Australia: March 28th 2013

North America
If you buy and register a 3DS XL between Feburary 14th to April 20th along with Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon between March 24th to April 30th on Club Nintendo, you will be able to get one of these games for free!

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Europe
If you pre-order the game, you get a Boo anti-stress ball.


Those living in Germany have another promotion also. They can enter a contest which involves you simply playing a game where you match questions (that are about the game itself) with the answers and have a chance to win one 3 grand prizes which consist of:

• a Black 3DS XL
• a copy of Luigi's Mansion 2
• 2 Luigi's Mansion 2-themed coffee mugs
• 2 posters, 2 sticker sheets
• a Boo anti-stress ball

Bolded prizes are the ones that can only be gotten in the grand prize.
Click the image to enter the contest:

Nintendo of Europe reveals that the European retail package of Luigi’s Mansion 2 will have an exclusive glow-in-the-dark cover while stocks last. Players who pre-order the game may also receive a limited edition Boo Anti-Stress Ball to settle their nerves when the going gets too spooky!

The Dark Moon that hangs over Evershade Valley seems to have a calming effect on the ghosts that reside there.

For this reason, Professor E. Gadd has been studying the friendly ghosts that are unique to the area. But when the Dark Moon suddenly breaks apart and falls into the valley below, the once-friendly ghosts become hostile, trapping E. Gadd in his bunker!

Luigi, who is at home watching TV, gets a big surprise when E. Gadd suddenly shows up on his TV screen and drags Luigi kicking and screaming through the screen into the Evershade Valley! After a little persuasion, Luigi agrees to help E. Gadd on his quest to find the Dark Moon pieces and restore it to its rightful place in the sky.

Luigi will have to venture through massive ghost-infested mansions on an action-packed hunt for the pieces of the Dark Moon. Armed with the ghost-sucking Poltergust 5000 and other new gadgets, Luigi will have to capture ghosts, solve puzzles, and battle monster-sized bosses. Can you and Luigi build up the courage to save the day?

Luigi
The clumsy hero of this game and the brother of the famous Mario. He is an expert at ghost-busting, even though he is terrified of ghosts.

Professor E. Gadd
Known for his paranormal research and plethora of wild inventions, Professor E. Gadd just needs someone crazy enough to put them to the test.

Toads
Before the Dark Moon shattered into pieces, a crew of Toads were assisting Professor E.Gadd from within the mansions. Since then, all communication with the Toads has been lost. Do you think they're in trouble?

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ScareScraper/Thrill Tower

You and up to three players can team up to take on the challenges of the ScareScraper (Thrill Tower in the EU/AUS version), a haunted building teeming with ghosts and unique challenges not found in the main adventure. Recruit your fellow ghost hunters via Local Multiplayer, Download Play, or Online Multiplayer—or play ScareScraper (Thrill Tower) solo to hone your skills.

Game Modes

Hunter
Use teamwork and your trusty Poltergust 5000 to completely rid the floor of ghosts before the clock strikes zero.

Polterpup
Track down those pesky Polterpups with your Dark-Light Device and capture them all before time runs out.

Rush
It's a race to the top! Pick up clocks along the way to extend your time, as you rush to ascend the tower before time runs out.

NOTE: These names were made up by BowieZ, and are far superior than what you will come up with.
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Obligatory

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EDGE: 8/10
Official Nintendo Magazine - 92%
GamesTM - 9/10
Destructoid: 9.5/10
Polygon: 7/10
Nintendo World Report: 9.5/10
Eurogamer 9/10
GameSpot: 6.5/10
Giant Bomb: 4/5
The Escapist: 4.5/5
Game Informer: 8.5
EGM: 8.5
GamesRadar: 4/5
IGN: 9.3/10
CVG: 9.2/10
ScrewAttack: 7.5/10
Gametrailers: 9.3/10 (Video Review)
Metro: 9/10
Nintendo Life: 9/10
TheSixthAxis: 8/10
GamesBeat: 80/100

More reviews in the Review Thread
Metacritic
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Iwata Asks: Luigi's Mansion 2/Dark Moon
This isn't a review, but it is an interesting Q&A by Kohler with Next Level Games done in the style of an Iwata Asks (but with no laughs).
Giant Bomb Quick Look (Patrick/Brad, 35:27)
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Special thanks to The M.O.B. for passing up the OT, Zeeroid for the OT subtitle, BowieZ for the clever Luigi names, and to the many people helping make Luigi-fied avatars. Thanks to everyone in the other thread for giving ideas and suggestions. This is my first OT, so go easy on me.

 

[nhlducks35]

Very nice OT.

When is the review embargo up?

 

[Salsa]

I'll see you laster this year when I get my XL

bustin makes me feel good indeed

 

[Sponge]

What a knock-out first post.

Picking this up day one, btw.

 

[heringer]

My body is ready!

 

[zroid]

Awesome job, DaBoss! So excited for this. The last week's wait will be painful, but hopefully we can get through it together. ^_^

edit: by the way, you should probably give credit to BowieZ for those Luigi names!

 

[Diddy Kong]

Awesome OT! I can't wait for multiplayer.. Looks ace!

 

[Nemesis_]

Amazing.

 

[noffles]

Nice OT.

Now, someone tell us when the review embargo is over. :3

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

So close, almost here

 

[Neiteio]

WOW!

Best OT since the epic neverending MGS4.

I call Lorengzo!

 

[linko9]

Honestly didn't enjoy the original game all that much, but this one looks like a much fuller game. I think I'll probably get it, and I'm temped to finally get an XL as well to take advantage of that promotion...

 

[whitehawk]

Fantastic OT. Can't wait for the game.

 

[LOCK]

Nice OT.

So excited for this game!

 

[DryvBy]

We should get free DLC if we beat the original and still have the save, right guys?

 

[Neiteio]

Can someone slap a Luigi hat on my avatar?

 

[Darkgran]

Great job on the OT!

So excited to play this on my new XL.

 

[Chromie]

I'm actually surprised I'm going to buy this game. I liked the first but I would never have thought that Nintendo would put so much work into it! It kind of reminds me of Kid Icarus.

 

[Darryl]

the original was such a great game in every way but the length, i'm excited to see if this one can top it.

 

[Glorified G]

Great job on the OT!

So excited to play this on my new XL.

Same here. Been playing Mario Kart & 3D Land to death. Need some new blood.

 

[CronoShot]

So ready. The original was one of my favorite games last gen.

 

[DimmuBurgerKing]

Nice OT! I'm definitely looking forward to this. My 3DS is getting so much love this year so far.

 

[Neiteio]

So ready. The original was one of my favorite games last gen.

You mean last-last gen. LM1 was a GCN launch title! :O

 

[Ridley327]

It's still a bit unreal that it's finally coming out after such a long wait. Can't wait!

 

[DaBoss]

Thanks everyone.

Awesome job, DaBoss! So excited for this. The last week's wait will be painful, but hopefully we can get through it together. ^_^

edit: by the way, you should probably give credit to BowieZ for those Luigi names!

Weird, I swear I put your username along with BowieZ up there, will edit now.

 

[zroid]

Speaking of... where the hell's my Iwata Asks

 

[Neiteio]

I still remember fist-pumping when it was unveiled with the CGI short at Nintendo's E3 2011 presser. It was that year's equivalent of 2010's epic DKCR and Kid Icarus Uprising reveals.

ALSO, SOMEONE PUT A GODDAMN HAT ON MY GODDAMN 'TAR.

 

[WatTsu]

Totally ready for this. Got a couple 3DS prepaid cards today, so all I have to do is hit "download" at midnight Sunday.

 

[Neiteio]

Speaking of... where the hell's my Iwata Asks

I'm looking forward to the Iwata Asks, as well. THEY BETTER HAVE NEXT LEVEL GAMES IN IT. I don't want them to be snubbed again like they were for Punch-Out Wii. :-\

Here's a great article on LM2's development in the meanwhile.

 

[Snowden's Secret]

OH COME ON

Everyone knows blue Luigi is Bluigi!

 

[Meelow]

I still remember fist-pumping when it was unveiled with the CGI short at Nintendo's E3 2011 presser. It was that year's equivalent of 2010's epic DKCR and Kid Icarus Uprising reveals.

ALSO, SOMEONE PUT A GODDAMN HAT ON MY GODDAMN 'TAR.

My live feed of E3 2011 froze at when it showed the room Luigi was in...I was like

"LUIGI'S MANSION 2!?!?!?!? :O "

 

[Neiteio]

OH COME ON

Everyone knows blue Luigi is Bluigi!

My names for the squad were Greeningi (because he's green on green, not the usual), Orangigi, Pinkigi and Bluigi.

My live feed of E3 2011 froze at when it showed the room Luigi was in...I was like

"LUIGI'S MANSION 2!?!?!?!? :O "

I shat a metric ton of bricks.

 

[Rootbeer]

I'm excited about everything except for the whole multicolored luigis thing for multiplayer... I know this has been a thing for multiplayer in Nintendo games for ages, but c'mon >.< Why not have mario, peach, bowzer, etc. as characters -__-

Basically I'm just saying I love SMB2 and I can see that, to this day, Nintendo still hates it and pretends it never existed

 

[Neiteio]

I'm excited about everything except for the whole multicolored luigis thing for multiplayer... I know this has been a thing for multiplayer in Nintendo games for ages, but c'mon >.< Why not have mario, peach, bowzer, etc. as characters -__-

Basically I'm just saying I love SMB2 and I can see that, to this day, Nintendo still hates it and pretends it never existed

Why do you hate Fubuigi?

 

[Bronetta]

Fantastic OT. Already got this baby preordered, gotta support Nintendo any way we can.

That Boo anti-stress ball looks awesome, meanwhile NoA sucking balls like usual.

 

[DaBoss]

I'm excited about everything except for the whole multicolored luigis thing for multiplayer... I know this has been a thing for multiplayer in Nintendo games for ages, but c'mon >.< Why not have mario, peach, bowzer, etc. as characters -__-

Basically I'm just saying I love SMB2 and I can see that, to this day, Nintendo still hates it and pretends it never existed

Ewww, who would want to bust ghosts playing as those guys.

 

[Voice of Reason]

Someone put a Luigi hat on my avatar.

 

[StreetsAhead]

Very nice OT Good work.

Can't wait for this game...only three more days.

Are those the official names of the multiplayer Luigis?

 

[Neiteio]

Someone put a Luigi hat on my avatar.

I'm with Sen. Armstrong -- someone WEEGEE-fy my avatar!

 

[Snowden's Secret]

I'm excited about everything except for the whole multicolored luigis thing for multiplayer... I know this has been a thing for multiplayer in Nintendo games for ages, but c'mon >.< Why not have mario, peach, bowzer, etc. as characters -__-

Basically I'm just saying I love SMB2 and I can see that, to this day, Nintendo still hates it and pretends it never existed

Colored Luigis have been a staple of game night since Smash Bros.

 

[zroid]

because badass Luigi is best Luigi

 

[Neiteio]

Very nice OT Good work.

Can't wait for this game...only three more days.

Are those the official names of the multiplayer Luigis?

Nope, just names BowieZ came up with, iirc.

And gat DAMN at the racism in this thread. Whadda y'all got against colored Weegees?

 

[The M.O.B]

Nice job on the OT Boss, glad you picked it up.

Spoiler

My first 3DS games since Kid Icarus >_<

 

[Neiteio]

Nice job on the OT Boss, glad you picked it up.

Spoiler

My first 3DS games since Kid Icarus >_<

Make HarmoKnight your second. (Demo out now -- so addictive Nintendo capped it at 10 uses instead of 30)

 

[FearMyWrench]

It's been a long road since it was announced at E3 2011 but it's finally here.

Remember when Miyamoto said it would probably be Early 2012? And then at E3 2012 they said Holiday 2012?

 

[SteeloDMZ]

Anyone knows if Newegg ships games on release date? I pre-ordered the game there.

 

[nhlducks35]

Anyone knows if Newegg ships games on release date? I pre-ordered the game there.

Do you mean if it comes on release date?

 

[Fou-Lu]

My avatar also needs the required Luigi hat.

 

[Darryl]

those should work

 

[BlackJace]

It's been too long, Luigi.