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Luigi's Mansion 2: Dark Moon |OT| Take ghost-busting to the Next Level
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Biggest thing is to keep in mind objects that were there in previous missions that disappear. Empty spots are a huge clue, as usually there is something there (if not the object containing Boo, then usually cash). Most of the time, the Boo will be on the same path you have to take to finish your mission, or at least nearby. Other times you'll have to go to a room further away, but there's no real indication beforehand.
Usually you can tell when a mission is ending, so if you haven't found it by then, you can go back through and explore the other rooms (sometimes you'll get stuck and have to play through again though). Hope that helps.
Thank you so much guys ! I really wanted to finally complete a 25 floors!
It's nice to play with people who don't suck (or are good at it anyway
)
I'm so sorry Kipe, I noticed a bit late that my roommate was downloading heavy files, were you lagging? That could have been the cause.
It's nice to play with people who don't suck (or are good at it anyway
)I'm so sorry Kipe, I noticed a bit late that my roommate was downloading heavy files, were you lagging? That could have been the cause.
Yeah that is very long. It's weird, it's so un-Nintendo-y. The fact that 15 and 20 floors limit don't exist is odd too.
Beat the game. Overall, it was just ok.
POSITIVES
-graphics and animation
-interactions of the ghosts and Luigi with the environments , and it is impressive how many of these moments NLG threw in
-the environments are well detailed and varied enough
-no two room feel the same
-Toad missions
-first boss fight throws familiar mechanics together and challenges you to manipulate the environment in new ways
NEGATIVES
-missions take you to new environments, but throws familiar tropes at you. Suck up all the ghosts, dark light something in the room, spin the fan around.
-the few environmental puzzles present are seriously easy
-replaying missions is not fun
-too much padding. polterpup missions, clean the cobwebs, ghosts are hidden in environments you already explored find them to get the keys.
I'd give it a 6.
POSITIVES
-graphics and animation
-interactions of the ghosts and Luigi with the environments , and it is impressive how many of these moments NLG threw in
-the environments are well detailed and varied enough
-no two room feel the same
-Toad missions
-first boss fight throws familiar mechanics together and challenges you to manipulate the environment in new ways
NEGATIVES
-missions take you to new environments, but throws familiar tropes at you. Suck up all the ghosts, dark light something in the room, spin the fan around.
-the few environmental puzzles present are seriously easy
-replaying missions is not fun
-too much padding. polterpup missions, clean the cobwebs, ghosts are hidden in environments you already explored find them to get the keys.
I'd give it a 6.
nhlducks35
Member
Man, the 2nd boss is this game was hilariously bad and easy
Locklore64
Member
Now I understand everyone's complaints. Geez, that 4th boss sucked some major ass. Took me 3 tries, and yikes, is timing important there. Woo, glad that's done. I think I'm gonna go and collect all gems and boss I missed, then onto the 5th! Still a great game!
Just beat the game.
That final boss
I'd rank the bosses as follows (not too spoilery, but still tagged just in case):
That final boss
dragged on a bit too long for my liking. Overall, it was a fairly fun fight.
I'd rank the bosses as follows (not too spoilery, but still tagged just in case):
1) Mansion 1 Boss - Left a great first impression. Had me stumped for a few seconds.
2) Mansion 5 Boss - Great music, and a epic finale.
3) Mansion 3 Boss - While nothing too special, it was more fun then the Mansion 4 boss.
4) Mansion 4 Boss - I personally had no problems with the aiming, but it was rather boring.
5) Final Boss - Was fun the first round, not so much the third.
6) Mansion 2 Boss - Actually, the tedious stairs leading to the boss itself was the main issue for me. Fuck those stairs.
2) Mansion 5 Boss - Great music, and a epic finale.
3) Mansion 3 Boss - While nothing too special, it was more fun then the Mansion 4 boss.
4) Mansion 4 Boss - I personally had no problems with the aiming, but it was rather boring.
5) Final Boss - Was fun the first round, not so much the third.
6) Mansion 2 Boss - Actually, the tedious stairs leading to the boss itself was the main issue for me. Fuck those stairs.
Solid SOAP
Member
Just got to the Secret Mine, the game is taking a substantial boost in just about every aspect at this point. The atmosphere is incredible with awesome music and visuals, the ideas in tow are so creative and fun, and the game's cutscenes are actually pretty funny at times. I really am loving this game.
Sounds like you should work for Polygon.
Just finished. Really enjoyed the game overall. It's better than the first one overall for sure, and is just a joy to play. Personally I rank it up there with Kid Icarus: Uprising, Fire Emblem Awakening, and Super Mario 3D Land as a top tier, must-own 3DS game. Next Level Games knocked it out of the park.
It helps that the multiplayer is pretty solid too
It helps that the multiplayer is pretty solid too
The unique ghosts in the first game were nice, and I do wish there was some more variation to the ghosts in general in this one (like how the first one had Shy Guy ghosts, etc). I also kind of miss the elemental stuff from the first one as well. I think that they did a good job of creating this one with portables in mind though. I liked that I could just play a couple missions a night.
Edit: Admittedly though, the first one isn't super fresh for me, since I haven't played it in almost 12 years lol
nhlducks35
Member
Luigi's Mansion is now the top selling video game on Amazon.
I celebrated eastern yesterday with my cousins and their kids. 3 of them had Luigi's Mansion. It's too soon to tell, but it looks like a killer app.
Lol
I was thinking Edge since with all his Cons, he would have to give it 9.5 to work for that website.
Well I've just gotten up to the Secret Mine, so time for some impressions.
So far it is incredibly enjoyable. Each mansion brings something new that either entertains, looks cool, introduces a new mechanic or all of the above.
There's only been a few times I've had to look for a hint, main one being the teardrop gem in the first mansion.
The graphics are definitely the best on the system to date, with great lighting, effects and functioning mirrors. Every mansion has been expertly crafted.
Bosses seem a little hit and miss, with the first being the only one that actually worked well so far.
Best unexpected thing about this is the just how fun the multiplayer is, and how easy it is to get a game going with the Super Download Play this game has. It basically works as a demo and training mode all in one, and I think they should put a Luigi's Mansion 2 "demo" unit in some GAME stores. Good way to show off the game and mechanics all at once.
Oh, and anyone feel free to add me if you wants some multiplayer going on, I should be on the list/sheet in the OP. =)
So far it is incredibly enjoyable. Each mansion brings something new that either entertains, looks cool, introduces a new mechanic or all of the above.
There's only been a few times I've had to look for a hint, main one being the teardrop gem in the first mansion.
The graphics are definitely the best on the system to date, with great lighting, effects and functioning mirrors. Every mansion has been expertly crafted.
Bosses seem a little hit and miss, with the first being the only one that actually worked well so far.
Best unexpected thing about this is the just how fun the multiplayer is, and how easy it is to get a game going with the Super Download Play this game has. It basically works as a demo and training mode all in one, and I think they should put a Luigi's Mansion 2 "demo" unit in some GAME stores. Good way to show off the game and mechanics all at once.
Oh, and anyone feel free to add me if you wants some multiplayer going on, I should be on the list/sheet in the OP. =)
What's been entertaining me is the low-fives that Toad and Luigi do when they solve a puzzle.
I was screaming at that as well. The entirety of Mansion 4 has been doing the most.
peanutbutterlatte
Member
Overall people really like it, a few outliers, and a troll called noffles.
thanks. i really like it too, up to this stage, although i would probably prefer one massive Metroid-like mansion without the episodic breaks, but that doesn't influence the quality of what the portable friendly game is trying to be.
Where does this happen? I only done the first mission.
I don't get it.
Oh and do the furry monster things do anything?
You can put them in fire to get money. There are gold ones too that give more. And don't worry, burning them doesn't kill them
In the second one. The portals seemed to be a really good tool for making clever puzles but unfortunately they aren't used too much.
Earthpainting
Member
I've only finished the first mission of the second mansion, but I'm really enjoying this game immensely. I'm a little saddened by the many mentions of the game dragging on. I hope that my limited amount of time I can allocate to the game per week helps pace it a little bit better.
I just noticed all the ScareScraper ghosts are themed around things like sports or aquatic life. Complete with terrible pun names!
Neat!
And Fruit and Vegetables. =)
There's a Boo in each Mission to find, but I don't recall seeing any such things. There are silhouettes for the
Polterpups
Well since I've changed my avatar I guess I need to Luigi-fy it again. With or without Big Boos?
With Boos, I say. 80's Rytlock demands it.
Sun FLower
"Heh! The funny thing...heh heh...the funny thing is...he can't stand the sun! Ho Ho! Oho! Hooooo...
Is that irony? i never know if I'm using that word correctly.
"Heh! The funny thing...heh heh...the funny thing is...he can't stand the sun! Ho Ho! Oho! Hooooo...
Is that irony? i never know if I'm using that word correctly.
Also, I say Big Boo BGBW
Same here, still on the first mansion but I was wondering the same thing
Anybody else notice that clicking the D-pad during the last mission (might be the last couple of missions I'm not sure) makes Luigi say
. This thread has too many pages for me to look through and check if this was already posted. Either way it made me smile. Love this game!
"Marioooo" like in the original?
peanutbutterlatte
Member
Game's hit #5 in the UK charts, pretty impressive for a platform exclusive (on a supposedly struggling platform).
Still haven't got past the second mansion myself, pacing myself with this one, and it's delightful. I don't want to rush it in the slightest.
Still haven't got past the second mansion myself, pacing myself with this one, and it's delightful. I don't want to rush it in the slightest.