Luigi’s Mansion 3 Review Roundup – Here’s What The Critics Think

With Halloween approaching, Mario’s lanky, timid brother is gearing up to embark on another spooky adventure in Luigi’s Mansion 3. The Nintendo Switch exclusive launches on October 31 and, ahead of its release, critics have begun publishing reviews online. We’ve compiled some here to help you make sense of Luigi’s latest paranormal escapade.

Instead of a mansion as the title suggests, Luigi checks into the luxurious Last Resort hotel, where some very eerie and very odd things start happening. The experience thrusts Luigi into a frightening adventure to free his friends and capture King Boo once again.

Also in time for the Halloween spirit, Nintendo has unveiled a terrifying Gooigi mask. It’s simple to acquire and easy to put together, giving you the full experience of Luigi’s gooey clone from Luigi’s Mansion 3. Further, Luigi made an appearance in another Nintendo Switch title–Tetris 99. And if you want even more Luigi, he is finally playable in Mario Kart Tour, alongside other new additions like King Boo and Waluigi.

• Game: Luigi’s Mansion 3
• Platforms: Nintendo Switch
• Developer: Next Level Games
• Release date: October 31
• Price: $60 USD / £47 GBP / $88 AUD

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GameSpot – 8/10

“But while the multiplayer modes may not hold your attention for long, the strength of the Luigi’s Mansion series has always stemmed from the satisfaction of exploring its carefully constructed settings, and in that regard Luigi’s Mansion 3 certainly succeeds. The game may not radically diverge from the series’ formula, but it offers up another meticulously crafted set of challenges to overcome while smoothing out some of the issues that held Dark Moon back, and the sense of accomplishment you feel when you clear a particularly head-scratching obstacle is just as potent now as the first time Luigi unwillingly strapped a vacuum to his back and stepped into a haunted mansion.” — Kevin Knezevic [Full Review]

Comic Book – 4/5

“Luigi’s Mansion 3 is a magical return to the franchise which newcomers and old-school fans will delight in. Filled with adventure and spooks, the sequel brings back what fans loved about the series’ first game. Luigi has never felt more loved in a game before, even when he’s been put through seven layers of ghostly hell, and fans will enjoy the game even in its most frustrating moments.” — Megan Peters [Full Review]

Eurogamer – No Score

“Part of me still yearns for those dusty carpets of the first Luigi’s Mansion–the near pitch-black corridors, the fumbling around in the dark. This third entry, by contrast, feels more like Luigi has left the haunted house and gained free reign around the neighboring theme park. But what a theme park. It’s left me excited to see where the series goes next.” — Tom Phillips [Full Review]

Game Informer – 8.5/10

“With unique puzzles, diverse floor themes, and exciting boss battles, Luigi’s Mansion 3 is a spooky delight for players of all experience levels. Seasoned ghostbusters and rookie paranormal enthusiasts alike would do well to look into Luigi’s latest eerie adventure.” — Brian Shea [Full Review]

IGN – 8.3/10

“Mario, it turns out, isn’t the only plumber in Nintendo’s employ who can carry his own great game. Luigi’s Mansion 3 is so much fun, so charming, and so smartly designed that, moving forward, I really hope we get more than three of these games every 20 years. It’s absolutely the best Ghostbusters game ever made–it just happens to star Mario’s scaredy-cat brother rather than Peter Venkman and Ray Stantz.” — Ryan McCaffrey [Full Review]

Kotaku – No Score

“It’s the sheer variety of experiences in Luigi’s Mansion 3 that keeps it entertaining throughout. While you might at first think you’re in for a repetitive time as you go through the first few floors and find nothing but standard hotel rooms, things get quite unexpected as you continue higher and higher. While it doesn’t reinvent the wheel, it’s a solid take on a series that hasn’t had many entries over the last nearly 20 years. Mostly, it’s just nice to see that Luigi is indeed alive, and not dead.” — Chris Kohler [Full Review]

Polygon – No Score

“But boss fights are a small sliver of the Luigi’s Mansion 3 experience. Each level is a complex onion of ideas to peel back, layer by layer. Next Level Games continues its strong tradition of granting Luigi far more depth than his superstar older brother, even if he is always doomed to keep getting scared for our enjoyment.” — Chelsea Stark [Full Review]

USGamer – 4/5

“‘Ghostly goodness’ is a great summation of Luigi’s Mansion 3. There are more environments to explore, more ghosts to suck up, more stuff to break, more collectibles to dig up, and–most importantly–more Polterpup antics to grin at. True, it’s a little strange to see Luigi check into a hotel instead of a mansion this time, but like a capable handyman, he adapts. Luigi’s Mansion 3 sucks more than anything, and that’s great news.” — Nadia Oxford [Full Review]

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/luigis-mansion-3-review-roundup-heres-what-the-cri/1100-6470926/