Summary: Reviews for Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD
So, what do other outlets say about the game? Well, to start things off, God is a weirdo gave the game a 9/10 and expressed our opinion that the Switch version is the best way to play the game, but also went a step further and called it “Arguably the best game yet”. of the three Luigi’s Mansion games”:
“Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD is a remake with a modern look and feel and no real bells or whistles to speak of otherwise. But realistically, that doesn’t make it a bad game. And if you’ve never played a game with the opportunity to experience this rather long experience before, you’ll get the best version along with an easily accessible and very fun multiplayer offering the best of the three Luigi’s Mansion games, whether you think it’s overpriced or a strange choice for a remake doesn’t change the fact that it’s an incredibly fun game with a lot of work to do. do. Know that there isn’t any additional content and this is a chance for those who missed it on 3DS to experience it at its best and you’ll be fine.”
VGC also gave it a 4/5 star rating, calling it “another strong remaster from Nintendo”:
“Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD is another strong remake from Nintendo that doesn’t spoil the original too much, but still offers enough improvements (especially in visual detail) to be a worthwhile release . The controls still aren’t perfect and Luigi’s Mansion 3 is the better game but the sheer charm crammed into every nook and cranny means it’s still absolutely worth checking out.”
IGN The 8/10 review reiterated that the Switch version is the best way to play Luigi’s Mansion 2, but noted that it still doesn’t reach the same heights as Luigi’s Mansion 3:
“With greatly improved graphics and a more flexible dual-stick control setup, Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD is definitely the definitive edition of Luigi’s second full-featured adventure. If you are newcomers to the series – or perhaps you just got into Luigi’s Mansion 3 and are going backwards – there’s plenty of puzzle and ghost-busting fun to find in Luigi’s Mansion’s five haunted houses 2 HD. However, if you’re a fan of the original Nintendo 3DS version and you were hoping for more dramatic gameplay changes or additions, you might be a little disappointed Playing this remaster after the third game might put its limitations in a bad light Switch.”
destroy gave the game a score of 7/10, praising the upgraded visuals but criticizing the rigid mission structure:
“It will be difficult not to be captivated by the graphics and animations within Luigi’s Mansion 2because the passion behind them is practically tangible. Even the focus on puzzle solving and ghost hunting is enjoyable. However, I cannot overstate how much fun is lost by strictly adhering to a completely linear chapter progression. It’s like a brightly painted hospital. It can brighten things up a lot, but there’s only so much you can do to balance out the sterility.”
Gamepot called the game an odd entry in the series, saying it was “neither a pioneer nor a refined third entry” in its 7/10 review:
“Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon on 3DS is a surprising revival for a unique game. Now that we have Luigi’s Mansion 3, the series has become even more unique, and the second game is not pathfinder game or a refined third entry That makes Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD an oddity—less essential than some of the Switch’s other remakes, but an interesting middle step in the series’ progression. Luigi’s puzzles, with their own charm and place in the series’ history.”
Final, Radar Technology was a bit more critical of the experience with a 3/5 star rating, stating that the upgrades likely wouldn’t justify the price for returning players:
“Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD is a stripped-down version of the 3DS game with some minor visual upgrades. It won’t appeal to those who didn’t enjoy the original, but it’s a solid experience for those who remaining.”
