The hotel in Luigi’s Mansion 3 offers 17 floors of spooks
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Take on spooky specters as you explore a haunted hotel.
Seriously, it feels like it's taken forever for a new Luigi's Mansion to finally grace us. After all, it was six years ago that the last Luigi's Mansion game released. From what we've seen in trailers for this upcoming game, it looks like the wait was well worth it. There are plenty of new features and game modes to get you excited about this new entry in the series. Here's everything you want to know about Luigi's Mansion 3.
I see dead people
Luigi's Mansion 3
Defeat ghosts as you search for your friends
The newest game in the Luigi's Mansion series has you playing once again as the scared plumber. But this time, you'll be exploring a haunted hotel, using new fighting elements, and have the help of a gooey doppelganger. You can even play the main story with two-player co-op. This game also includes multiplayer modes where up to 8 players can play together either locally or online.
- Release date
- What's the plot?
- Who is Gooigi?
- Is there two player co-op?
- What is the hotel like?
- Are there any new abilities?
- Are there any multiplayer modes?
- Will there be any DLC?
- Will there be any new amiibo?
- Nintendo's announcement trailer
What is the release date for Luigi's Mansion 3?
The game released on October 31st. I definitely stayed up late on Halloween night hunting ghosts and eating my favorite candies.
What's the plot in Luigi's Mansion 3?
Luigi receives a letter inviting him to stay at a luxurious hotel called the Last Resort. He brings along Mario, Peach, some Toads, and of course, his trusted ghost canine, Polterpup, who all stay the night. Things turn sinister when Luigi wakes to screams and find that not only have his friends disappeared but that ghosts inhabit the hotel under the direction of his long-time nemesis King Boo.
Using Professor E. Gadd's latest Poltergust G-00, Luigi must capture the unearthly inhabitants, battle foes, and search for his missing friends. He'll have to make his way from the bottom of the hotel to the top floors to save everyone and confront the specters in charge.
Who is Gooigi?
In addition to playing as Luigi, gamers will often control Gooigi, a gooey version of Luigi created by Professor E. Gadd. Luigi's doppelganger can walk on spikes, walk through bars, and do a few other tricks that Luigi can't, but he does have his own weaknesses.
He dissolves when he makes contact with water, melts when exposed to fire, and loses consistency when struck by powerful attacks. You'll need to switch between using Gooigi and Luigi to make it through the hotel and reach every item. Additionally, while Gooigi can open drawers and chests, he isn't strong enough to turn doorknobs or open doors.
Is there two player co-op?
The cool thing about this latest game is the addition of two-person co-op similar to what you find in Super Mario Odyssey. You can hand a second controller to a friend; they'll be able to control Gooigi while you take charge of Luigi. We did note from the E3 presentation that the camera follows both characters instead of favoring the lead. This ought to make it easier to play as the second player than it is in some other games. Since a unique skill set is tied to either character, you'll have to work together to solve puzzles and get through each room.
What is the hotel like?
The Luigi's Mansion franchise is known for putting a fun spin on paranormal horror. This game continues the tradition of lighthearted spooks as players explore a different haunted theme on each floor of the Last Resort hotel. Themes include a pirate restaurant, the disco dance hall, a Scottish castle level, and an Egyptian tomb.
The game's producer, Kensuke Tanabe, has stated that there are 17 floors in all. Coming upon a new level will be an exciting event as the surroundings, challenges, and bosses will have a different feel from those you've previously encountered. For instance, you'll take on a spectral shark in the pirate level, a ghostly knight in the castle level, and undead mummies in the tomb level.
To progress in the game, players will have to defeat each floor's boss and obtain an elevator button to go up a floor. This definitely implies linear gameplay, which we already expected from this title.
Are there any new abilities?
There sure are. Professor E. Gadd has been hard at work, creating a new Poltergust vacuum, and along with it comes some new abilities.
- Slam: Using the Poltergust G-00, Luigi can slam specters into the ground or other ghosts. We're particularly excited about this new ability since slamming significantly reduces the amount of time it takes to capture spooks.
- Suction Shot: Luigi has a plunger attachment that he can use to get a good grip on objects. After he shoots the plunger onto an object, he can then pull on the hose and throw the object somewhere in the room. Gooigi can also perform the Suction Shot. If there is a particularly large object, Luigi and Gooigi can work together to remove it by both performing a suction shot and then hurling the object.
- Burst: Instead of sucking air in, this burst propels air away from Luigi. If Luigi aims his Poltergust at the floor and blasts air, he can propel himself upward. This allows him to jump over oncoming objects or to reach higher locations. He can also blow ghosts and garbage around.
Are there any multiplayer party modes?
Luigi's Mansion 3 will be a super fun party game in addition to being an exciting single-player adventure as it includes both competitive and co-op multiplayer modes:
ScareScraper: Multiplayer co-op - In this haunted building, eight players can play locally, or eight players can play online to capture ghosts and save Toads within a time limit collectively. There are plenty of different colored Luigi and Gooigi variants to give each player a distinct looking character when playing with this many people. As always, you'll need a Nintendo Switch Online membership if you want to play with others online.
ScreamPark: Multiplayer versus - In this mode, players are divided into a Luigi team and a Gooigi team and must duke it out to see who's best. There are several activities, including ghost hunting, collecting coins in the hotel pool, and using cannons to break the most targets within a time limit. Once again, you'll need a Nintendo Switch Online membership to play with other gamers online.
Will there be any DLC?
Yes, there will be DLC that you can pay for. However, it will only be for multiplayer modes. Tanabe doesn't feel like additional DLC for the main story makes any sense.
[T]he story is done, so by adding more floors, how are we going to expand that aspect? Because I want to experience completing the whole hotel and just feel satisfied that it's done. Adding on new stuff is not really something that gives us that.
With that in mind, we shouldn't expect to see any single-player DLC for Luigi's Mansion 3 in the future. However, it has been revealed that future multiplayer DLC is in the cards. It will unlock additional content for the ScareScraper and ScremPark modes. At the moment, we aren't sure what this multiplayer DLC entails or how much it will cost, but we'll update this section when we learn more.
Will there be any new amiibo for Luigi's Mansion 3?
We definitely want a Luigi's Mansion 3 amiibo, but Nintendo isn't making one. Unfortunately, Nintendo has confirmed that the game doesn't support any amiibo, either. This is upsetting for some players considering that the 3DS versions responded to Boo, Luigi, Mario, and Toad amiibos.
If you want an impressive Luigi's Mansion 3 figure, we suggest you check out this First 4 Figures Luigi statue.
Nintendo's announcement trailer at E3
Here's the full E3 announcement if you'd like to watch it:
I see dead people
Luigi's Mansion 3
Defeat ghosts as you search for your friends
The newest game in the Luigi's Mansion series has you playing once again as the scared plumber. But this time, you'll be exploring a haunted hotel, using new fighting elements, and have the help of a gooey doppelganger. You can even play the main story with two people co-op. This game also includes multiplayer modes where up to 8 players can play together either locally or online.
Updated November 8, 2019: Updated amiibo information.
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