Okay, so what are other outlets’ first impressions of this game so far? Siliconera he called it “terribly good”:
“All in all, Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD looks like it will hold up really well on Nintendo Switch…the graphics are beautiful and the gameplay is still as charming as ever. Whether this continues deeper into the game, we’ll have to wait and see.”
Comicbook.com mentioned how it felt like a faithful remaster, but also thought it carried over some issues:
“some of the game’s issues have also been ported. The biggest of these is the way saves are handled. The game has a mission-based approach that was designed specifically with portable gaming in mind. Unfortunately, Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD it only saves after you complete each mission and there is no option to manually save the game.”
iGamesNews believes that improved graphics should pay off twice:
“While not as graphically impressive as Luigi’s Mansion 3, the visual differences between the 3DS and Switch versions will make it worth a double dip for many, even with the price increase over the original. While there doesn’t seem to be anything new in terms of content, the remaster will definitely going to be a special treat for those who have never owned a 3DS and haven’t played the acclaimed game before.”
If you’re wondering how it plays “without 3D”, here’s how Vooks.net summed up the experience:
“Like many Nintendo 3DS games, Luigi’s Mansion 2 didn’t make much use of the 3D effect. Enabling the 3D effect made some of the environmental puzzles easier. Ultimately, though, the 3D advantage of the original was that it gave the game a presentational boost with a diorama effect, now it’s in HD and on the big screen, it more than makes up for it.”
AND Pocket tactics believes fans can have “high hopes” for this one:
“All in all, Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD is shaping up to be a carefully crafted remake of Luigi’s lesser-known Spookfest, with fantastic visuals, engaging gameplay, and plenty of great nods to fan-favorite Professor E .. Gadd. Like many recent remakes and remasters, you don’t try reinvent the wheel, but why would you roll so delightfully through the ghostly domain of Evershade Valley? one, hold them high, for it will be a real treat.”
Be on the lookout for our review of Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD for Switch when the game arrives later this month on June 27, 2024.
Are you excited for this upcoming release? Have you played the original 3DS release? Let us know in the comments.
