Join Luigi as he embarks on a new ghostly adventure in Luigi’s Mansion 3 for the Nintendo Switch. This game has a mix of humour, clever gameplay mechanics and haunting visuals and is a fun experience for players of all ages (even if you’ve never played the other games, you can still play this game and not be lost!)
Luigi finds himself trapped in a spectral hotel overrun by mischievous ghosts and it’s up to you to guide him through the hotel with its labyrinth style corridors and unravel its mysteries to be able to escape the hotel.
A Spooky Adventure Awaits
The story begins with Luigi and his friends receiving an invitation to stay at a luxurious hotel called “The Last Resort.” However, upon arrival, they discover that the hotel is haunted, and Luigi’s friends have been captured by ghosts. Luigi must explore the hotel by starting at the bottom floor and finding the lift buttons to progress higher and rescue his friends – all whilst defeating ghosts with only a vacuum cleaner. Luigi must solve puzzles, capture ghosts, and uncover the secrets of the hotel to save the day.
Luigi’s Mansion 3: Where the graphics are so sharp, they’ll puzzle even the most ghostly spectres!
Luigi’s Mansion 3 has stunning graphics that are whimsical with a hint of eerie charm. The environments are incredibly detailed and bring to life the haunted hotel’s ambiance, and each floor has diverse themes from Medieval castles to botanical gardens. The dynamic lighting adds depth, casting shadows and elevating suspenseful moments where you’re expecting a ghoul to jump out.
Each ghost and boss has unique traits that match the floor they are found on, which I think is a super fun detail (for example, they would dress like the theme of the floor or the boss fight would be using objects in the room that would also match the theme) which immersed me into the game and made me wonder what new theme would be awaiting me on each new floor I unlocked.
The puzzles in Luigi’s Mansion 3 are challenging and varied with environmental puzzles, ghost encounters and platforming elements. The environmental puzzles involve manipulating objects and uncovering hidden passages. Ghost encounters present challenges where players must use Luigi’s gadgets to capture ghosts strategically. The platforming elements require precision and timing to navigate obstacles but weren’t frustrating to do. I found the character specific Gooigi puzzles funny and challenging at times and fun to do and I found the puzzles creative which made the game so much more fun to play.
Multiplayer:
Multiplayer in Luigi’s Mansion 3 adds extra fun by letting you play with friends. You can team up in “ScareScraper,” where you clear floors of ghosts together against the clock. Or you can compete in “ScreamPark” with mini-games like ghost hunts and soccer matches. Plus, a friend can join you in the story mode as Gooigi, Luigi’s gooey sidekick, making puzzles easier to solve. It’s a great way to enjoy the game with others and adds even more excitement to the adventure!
Summary
Overall, Luigi’s Mansion 3 is a captivating experience that I think all ages would enjoy. The game’s creative puzzles are a huge plus to the game offering a variety of challenges that requires you to think deeply about. An example would be manipulating objects to uncover hidden passages, each puzzle feels unique and satisfying when solved. I also think adding in the Gooigi power/add-on made the puzzles far more fun as you had to consider whether he would be needed or not.
I think the game’s multiplayer options add another layer of excitement as you can team up with your friends and clear floors of ghosts against the clock or compete in mini-games like ghost hunts, which provides endless hours of entertainment for players who want to play with others.
I personally enjoyed Luigi’s Mansion 3 as someone who was entirely new to the game series and found the amazing visuals and fun puzzles to be endless entertainment.
Likes
Amazing visuals
Engaging puzzles
Unique bosses
The addition of Gooigi in the puzzles
Each floor being themed
Dislikes
Some of the puzzle solutions were unclear
The gameplay sometimes felt repetitive
Sometimes the game had a sudden spike in difficulty
Ratings
Graphics 5/5
Multiplayer 3/5
Story (Career mode) 4/5
Originality 4/5
