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[noobasuar]

Never played the first game. So what's the "fun factor" in a game like this? I want to check this out but I have no idea what I'm going into.

It's a lot of different puzzles trying to make your way around the mansion and capture different types of ghosts.

I was like 12 when it came out and I haven't played it since then but it was honestly one of my favorite GameCube games and really blew my mind at the time.

 

[dwu8991]

Never played the first game. So what's the "fun factor" in a game like this? I want to check this out but I have no idea what I'm going into.

You have to have a suspension of disbelief and forget all your notions of HD and modern gaming.

Think of it as playing a Game Boy game, only with 3D.

 

[dwu8991]

It's a lot of different puzzles trying to make your way around the mansion and capture different types of ghosts.

I was like 12 when it came out and I haven't played it since then but it was honestly one of my favorite GameCube games and really blew my mind at the time.

Graphics and effects were better than Super Mario Galaxy

 

[GRW810]

I always wonder why they never made this sequel for the wii.

Just one of many bizarre decisions from Nintendo regarding their franchises. A point, aim and shoot game like that was built for the Wii. It would have sold in its droves. The crazy thing is, Nintendo could have made LM2 for Wii, released it during that barren 2009 spell (solving that issue), and still released Dark Moon this year without it seeming even slightly overkill for the franchise.

With the huge install base that Wii established I will never understand why Nintendo didn't take the chance to put all their franchises in the spotlight. F-Zero, Wave Race, Star Fox, LM, Kid Icarus all had an expanded audience to be introduced to but Nintendo ignored the chance. Luckily the latter two have made it to 3DS, but all of those above would have been million sellers, as the one surprise series release, Punch-Out, proved.

 

[Shahadan]

Never played the first game. So what's the "fun factor" in a game like this? I want to check this out but I have no idea what I'm going into.

Ghost hunting. Humor. Poking around everywhere to find money. Lots of details and interaction. Clever puzzles.

Although that except for the money part (AND FOR SHAME) everything looks to be far better than in the first one.

 

[ElRenoRaven]

Ghost hunting. Humor. Poking around everywhere to find money. Lots of details and interaction. Clever puzzles.

Although that except for the money part (AND FOR SHAME) everything looks to be far better than in the first one.

Hell all that and it's just fun. It's really that simple. The first had a charm to it and was just fun.

 

[Jarsonot]

For those interested looks like Fry's has a promo this week, $30 to preorder Luigi's mansion

http://www.frys.com/product/7510326?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

I ordered this last week and got an email on Tuesday saying that they are out of stock and don't know when they can ship, for what it's worth.

Don't know how normal that is for items this far from release, it may mean nothing at all. Never dealt with Fry's before.

 

[Artemisia]

For those interested looks like Fry's has a promo this week, $30 to preorder Luigi's mansion

http://www.frys.com/product/7510326?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

oooh thanks.

$2.99 shipping tho...

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

Just preordered. Comes out literally on my birthday, a running trend started by Kid Icarus last year. I was really surprised this got announced, and I'm really looking forward to playing it.

Still not sure how the game will work with just one circle pad.

 

[mclem]

I thought they said each was smaller than the one in the first game, but in total, they would be larger than the first game's mansion.

The mansion in the first game was - if I remember rightly - split into three distinct segments. I have a sneaking suspicion it'll work out that each mansion in the sequel is roughly the size of one of those segments.

 

[Artemisia]

Still not sure how the game will work with just one circle pad.

Well, it doesn't look like there is a camera that needs to be controlled. The view is positioned further back, closer to the player rather than behind Luigi. As if the 3DS's screen is one of the walls in the room. This allows you to see the much of the area around Luigi at once, eliminating the need for camera control.

 

[NotLiquid]

Guide clumsy Luigi 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, you'll have to capture ghosts, solve puzzles, and battle monster-sized bosses. Can you and Luigi™ build up the courage to save the day?

Hahaha.

I'm loving how this game is turning out. Feels like they're taking an old classic and making it into a true marvel.

 

[Coconut]

This has become my most anticipated game this year.

 

[Kastrioti]

Going to pick this up day one. I loved the GC Luigis Mansion. One of the hidden gems on that console.

 

[Coolwhip]

Cool looking website.

 

[zroid]

Not even looking at the updated site, I'm on blackout mode for this game now.

 

[jokkir]

I'm torn between getting this or MH3. Hmmm

 

[Currygan]

can anyone actually, you know.. post the "new info" so they can save me the trouble of entering an entirely flash website through my phone?

you should be ashamed OP

I'm not a good thread starter, for sure, lol.

 

[Aostia]

can't wait to play this game!
already tried the demo at some event, I think some people will complain for the lack of dual analog, but I started feeling the control scheme right after few minutes. everything else is great, just hoping for a good longevity

 

[ThatObviousUser]

This has become my most anticipated game this year.

It's tied with MH3U and Pokemon Y for me. So fricking excited it has online and local multiplayer. Gonna play the frick out of this with peeps at PAX.

 

[Portugeezer]

Dat music, dat GCN nostalgia.

 

[EVH]

I love the music from the game, and the renders that look a bit like clay are awesome.

Really hope this game is good and works out well, so we can have weegee mansion for years!

 

[mclem]

Well, it doesn't look like there is a camera that needs to be controlled. The view is positioned further back, closer to the player rather than behind Luigi. As if the 3DS's screen is one of the walls in the room. This allows you to see the much of the area around Luigi at once, eliminating the need for camera control.

I don't think he's talking about camera control. Didn't the original title effectively control like a twin-stick shooter with fishing mechanics (you sort of had to 'reel ghosts in')?

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

I'm not a good thread starter, for sure, lol.

Be the change you wish to see, my son. I can't find any new info on the site.

I don't think he's talking about camera control. Didn't the original title effectively control like a twin-stick shooter with fishing mechanics (you sort of had to 'reel ghosts in)?

That's precisely what I meant. I guess the concept could work on one stick too.

 

[Pikma]

Do we have any idea of how long will the game be? How long was the first one?

 

[Berg]

I'm really impressed at their html5 animations.

 

[Currygan]

Be the change you wish to see, my son. I can't find any new info on the site.

I will learn masta. I will learn, by jove

Do we have any idea of how long will the game be? How long was the first one?

about five hours. This looks like a 15-20 hours game, plus there's multiplayer

 

[DaBoss]

That's precisely what I meant. I guess the concept could work on one stick too.

I guess they replaced the need of the second stick by allowing you to mash the A button. Probably will have to use the circle pad to the opposite direction and mash the a button instead of moving both sticks the opposite direction of the ghost.

 

[Lord Ghirahim]

I'll import-download the JP version and buy the retail version locally for the Boo ball.

 

[EloquentM]

Graphics and effects were better than Super Mario Galaxy

Haha what? Galaxy is one if wii's best looking games. Mansion is a GC launch title. Makes no sense.

 

[Ivan 3414]

Why does E. Gadd asks for Luigi's help when Mario would probably more than suffice? He wouldn't even need a vacuum.

Probably because he knows Luigi much better than Mario, and Luigi is an experienced, bonafide ghost hunter. Mario just knows how to defeat ghosts, and Luigi can do that anyway.

 

[Artemisia]

The japanese website is really well done.

 

[Coconut]

Haha what? Galaxy is one if wii's best looking games. Mansion is a GC launch title. Makes no sense.

Galaxy makes no use of lighting effects look at the way Luigi's flashlight behaves with the environment those shadows are amazing. I've never seen a wii game do that.

 

[razgriz417]

I ordered this last week and got an email on Tuesday saying that they are out of stock and don't know when they can ship, for what it's worth.

Don't know how normal that is for items this far from release, it may mean nothing at all. Never dealt with Fry's before.

oooh thanks.

$2.99 shipping tho...

Ah yea, I don't think i've ever had anything ship from them before, usually just buy from the store. I went to the store to preorder this (never done a preorder with them before). Had to go to the software section to get a guy to confirm the preorder, print out an invoice and then go check out and get a pickup invoice. Manager said that they'll put a $30 hold on my card but won't actually charge me until I pick up.

 

[noobasuar]

Haha what? Galaxy is one if wii's best looking games. Mansion is a GC launch title. Makes no sense.

Yeah Luigis Mansion is really impressive. Maybe the most technically impressive game that I've played from Nintendo.

Has anyone around here gotten any hands on time with this new game? I really find it hard to get excited for this game since the Wii or Wii U would have been much better fits for the game. If i remember correctly the C stick and Analog trigger were both really important and a huge part of what made Luigi's mansion work.

 

[LonelyGreyWolf]

lol dat spoiler tag

It's been known for well over a year that it'll feature multiple mansions.

Relinquish your money to Miyamoto!

I like this one more:

 

[Red Chocobo]

Who's idea was it to release this a week after Monster Hunter?

RIP Wallet.

 

[Yawnier]

This is one of the games that I got a 3DS XL for and I am hyped for it, Luigi's Mansion is one of my favorite GC titles. I replayed that game many, many times.

 

[Ken Masters]

For those interested looks like Fry's has a promo this week, $30 to preorder Luigi's mansion

http://www.frys.com/product/7510326?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

$10 right off the bat? great deal


wish 3DS games were $30 max

 

[zroid]

US commercial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=1Wgp5wVgNnU

 

[@MUWANdo]

I guess they replaced the need of the second stick by allowing you to mash the A button. Probably will have to use the circle pad to the opposite direction and mash the a button instead of moving both sticks the opposite direction of the ghost.

Like I said before, second stick is replaced by either the gyro or the face buttons, whichever you prefer.

 

[Wynnebeck]

Aww yisss. Time to suck and blow.

 

[noobasuar]

Like I said before, second stick is replaced by either the gyro or the face buttons, whichever you prefer.

Well that put's some of my fears to rest even though gyro with 3d on would kinda suck. I guess I'll probably just stick to the buttons.

 

[KojiKnight]

Yes, but will it have Totaka's song hidden in it? That's all I want to know.

 

[JavyOO7]

Let's go Luigi! Help the 3DS rise to heaven with your awesomeness!

 

[Drago]

US commercial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=1Wgp5wVgNnU

One of the better NoA commercials in recent memory

 

[ThatObviousUser]

One of the better NoA commercials in recent memory

I dunno, I found it kinda bland. Certainly not bad though.

They should have mentioned online. I hope there's a more gameplay focused commercial in the future.

 

[RobotMafia]

Anybody think there would be an XL bundle with this? I figure if there isn't a good bundle deal, I can wait till Animal Crossing comes out (surely there will be a good bundle, then, right?).

 

[DaBoss]

Anybody think there would be an XL bundle with this? I figure if there isn't a good bundle deal, I can wait till Animal Crossing comes out (surely there will be a good bundle, then, right?).

Don't think so. I'm assuming you're in NA. They are doing a promotion with Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon and buying an XL and register both in Club Nintendo. You will get a free game from selected titles. So bundling both together seems unlikely.

 

[Heavy's Sandvich]

Pre-ordered, cannot wait.