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[dallow_bg]

I dunno, the comment about the "ghosts not having a backstory" seems about as relevant as "I didn't like the color of the stairs".

Maybe to you, but it's something I enjoyed from the previous game.
There are users here who said the new game does have some little story bits like the original so I'll be happy with that.

It was part of the charm that I loved with the original.
If it was a straight up arcade game I know I wouldn't enjoy it as much so I appreciate any story/puzzle touches added.

 

[equippedwithtowel]

I like to play with you, GAF. You're fun to play with.

Seriously though, I'm glad this is getting reviewed well. Is there a Eurogamer review up yet?

You're going to have a bright future here.

 

[MarkusRJR]

Jesus christ that Polygon review is terrible. Whoever wrote that seriously needs to get his gaming priorities in check.

 

[AKingNamedPaul]

They was a deep emotional connection between Luigi and each of the ghosts.

It almost made you want to protect the ghosts.

laughing out loud.

Game looks really enjoyable.

 

[zroid]

The first thing I noticed about Polygon's review was the incredibly lazy use of this graphic :lol

 

[klier]

I don't have a 3DS but really, really, really want this game

I LOVED Luigi's Mansion on GCN (one of the best games on the system for me), and this is better according to most reviews.

But I do not want to buy a 3DS Daaammmnnnn

 

[HoJu]

I thought the Polygon review articulated pretty well what problems the reviewer had with the game.
Mission structure, lack of uniqueness to the ghosts, more focus on action, and the difficulty of playing online because of a lack of voice chat.

He did compare it to the original, but it is a sequel and he saw most of the changes as a step back.

 

[Oxnard Montalvo]

I really need to buy a 3DS XL so I can play this game.

 

[Dark Octave]

I don't really understand the relevance of Brad's quote in this case, please explain (perhaps I'm missing something.)

Sounds like the Polygon editor liked the game, but that small part about getting to know the ghosts kept what normally would have been a 9 or higher, a 7 instead. I agree that it's too minor of a thing to subtract that much of a score (compared to everyone else's review scores), but that quote from an actual reviewer is saying that this is just the way it should be.

 

[XPE]

I don't have a 3DS but really, really, really want this game

I LOVED Luigi's Mansion on GCN (one of the best games on the system for me), and this is better according to most reviews.

But I do not want to buy a 3DS Daaammmnnnn

Kind of stuck there aren’t you =P

 

[guek]

I don't have a 3DS but really, really, really want this game

I LOVED Luigi's Mansion on GCN (one of the best games on the system for me), and this is better according to most reviews.

But I do not want to buy a 3DS Daaammmnnnn

haha, not to pick on you or anything but these kinds of posts always amuse me. I just imagine corporate big wig (in this case, miyamoto/iwata) rapping their fingers together and muttering "all according to plan...muahaha"

 

[dallow_bg]

Sounds like the Polygon editor liked the game, but that small part about getting to know the ghosts kept what normally would have been a 9 or higher, a 7 instead. I agree that it's too minor of a thing to subtract that much of a score (compared to everyone else's review scores), but that quote from an actual reviewer is saying that this is just the way it should be.

Why are you assuming he would have given it a 9 because of just the ghost personality thing?
He had more issues with the game as Hoju nicely posted above, but liked it overall as you said.

7/10 is not bad score anyway.

Every review so far has been very positive. Including Polygon.
This is what everyone should be celebrating.

 

[klier]

Well, guys, I just don't think it's worth it to pay so much money to play one game. I'd buy Luigi's Mansion and EAD's 3D Mario, but after finishing those games it's not likely I'd ever touch the 3DS again. I'm just not a handheld person.

Oh, why oh why can't I just download and play those games on the Wii U

 

[DaBoss]

The first thing I noticed about Polygon's review was the incredibly lazy use of this graphic :lol

lol, here you go Polygon:

 

[noffles]

Dude, what's wrong with you?

You're going to have a bright future here.

aw thanks guys i like you too

 

[GetemMa]

I think the SimCity review debacle has pretty much destroyed what little reputation Polygon had built itself. They went from a 9.5 to an 8 to a 4. I mean jesus christ.

Even without the server issues, there is just no way SimCity is a 9.5

I can't take their opinions seriously, especially when they sit rock bottom, 10 points south of the next review for Luigi's Mansion. The whole operation just smacks of videogame hipsterdom.

 

[razgriz417]

I really need to buy a 3DS XL so I can play this game.

go for it, the 3ds XL will be $150 on Sunday (Target I believe), probably the best time to pick one up along with this game. Register both and you'll get another free game also!

 

[Lexxism]

^ That's for TRU. 159.99 for Target.

 

[razgriz417]

^ That's for TRU. 159.99 for Target.

oops my mistake
Target - $159.99 http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=340022

TRU - $149.99 http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=340272

 

[Neiteio]

$150 3DS XL (at Toys 'R Us) + $40 Luigi's Mansion 2 + FREE Super Mario 3D Land = $190 (for what is a $280 value).

You're saving $90, on a fantastic system with two classic console-grade experiences you can take wherever you go.

Do it, klier!

 

[dallow_bg]

You guys are trying to convince someone who doesn't like handhelds and would only play this one game to buy the system?

It is a great deal though, if you liked the software.

 

[DashReindeer]

go for it, the 3ds XL will be $150 on Sunday (Target I believe), probably the best time to pick one up along with this game. Register both and you'll get another free game also!

Damn. Only $150 for the 3DS this weekend? Is that only on Sunday? I wanted to download Luigi's Mansion on Saturday, but if that makes it tricky for me to get the free game, I may hold off.

 

[Neiteio]

You guys are trying to convince someone who doesn't like handhelds and would only play this one game to buy the system?

It is a great deal though, if you liked the software.

He said he wants LM2 and SM3DL. I'm sure he'd love those games, and once he realizes these are incredibly immersive console-grade experiences where the fact you're playing a portable fades away, he'd be hooked and start discovering the rest of the 3DS portfolio, which is some of Nintendo's best output in years.

 

[razgriz417]

Damn. Only $150 for the 3DS this weekend? Is that only on Sunday? I wanted to download Luigi's Mansion on Saturday, but if that makes it tricky for me to get the free game, I may hold off.

Well you don't have the get the XL just on Sunday (the deal runs this Sunday til the following Saturday). I'm seeing people in the CAG thread I linked buying their XLs this week and then planning to go back to Target and get their price matched down to $160. The Free game comes from both registering your 3dsxl and registering Luigi's Mansion, so you could technically buy a xl today, dl LM from the store Saturday night, then get a pricematch on Sunday and register both games so you'll qualify for the free game promotion

 

[Bulzeeb]

He's just joking guys, you can't tell that it's sarcasm?

Spoiler

At least I hope so

or trolling

There was a deep emotional connection between Luigi and each of the ghosts.

It almost made you want to protect the ghosts.

hahaha ok this one made me laugh more than it should anyways I plan to buy this game next weekend, so hyped =D

 

[zroid]

Joystiq: 3.5/5

Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon is a bit like Luigi himself: charming, goofy and utterly affable. The core mechanic of catching ghosts is solid and exciting, and the environments are absolutely worth seeing and exploring. It's got heart, but after trudging through all five of its locales, you may wind up feeling a little like a bedraggled, battle-worn ghostbuster yourself.

 

[noffles]

Joystiq: 3.5/5

another low score

 

[GiantBreadbug]

Joystiq: 3.5/5

I'm not sure what he's trying to say with that last line.

 

[Alcoholikaust]

Polygon writes reviews like they try a game for an hour and write up a review. buying day one because:

DAT HAT

 

[Hattori]

I'm not sure what he's trying to say with that last line.

ghostbusting apparently makes you dirty and tired

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

ghostbusting apparently makes you dirty and tired

Only if they slime you.

 

[Conor 419]

oh no here comes a meltdown, etc.

Extremely poor bailout attempt.

 

[dallow_bg]

I'm not sure what he's trying to say with that last line.

That perhaps it overstays it's welcome a bit by the end.

 

[Ignis Fatuus]

Extremely poor bailout attempt.

I think he thinks he's accomplishing something by drawing attention to himself.

 

[Screamapillar]

Polygon seems a little out in the wilderness on this one... universally loved by everyone except Polygon lol. There's always one sour patch in the bunch

 

[JaxJag]

Polygon seems a little out in the wilderness on this one... universally loved by everyone except Polygon lol. There's always one sour patch in the bunch

I think it's pretty healthy to see opinions from different point of views instead of having just a giant hivemind of everyone universally praising the game.

 

[zroid]

Fun coincidence(?): if I recall correctly, Polygon derived more writing staff from Joystiq than any other outlet, including the EIC.

 

[Conor 419]

I think he thinks he's accomplishing something by drawing attention to himself.

Not good news for a junior.

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This game reviewed way better than expected, I'll pick it up when I get a chance. It's just unfortunate that Bioblock and Dire Emblem are close releases, as naturally they take huge priority.

 

[dallow_bg]

I think it's pretty healthy to see opinions from different point of views instead of having just a giant hivemind of everyone universally praising the game.

Exactly.
Though he didn't even trash the game or give it a poor score which is even more bewildering.
Out in the wilderness, what?

 

[KojiKnight]

another low score

3.5/5 = 70%

If that were a grade in an average US highschool, that would be a C. If a C grade is bad, then you must have Asian parents.

 

[dwu8991]

Joystiq: 3.5/5

Obvisiouly he's not playing portable style but rather long play session in one go.

 

[Skiesofwonder]

3.5/5 = 70%

If that were a grade in an average US highschool, that would be a C. If a C grade is bad, then you must have Asian parents.

Dude.... Not cool.

 

[big youth]

Obvisiouly he's not playing portable style but rather long play session in one go.

didn't all reviewers? deadlines bro

 

[DJMicLuv]

What are you woahing at? Next Level fucked it up, pure and simple. Why should I even entertain the idea of removing my avatar just because the game is shit? I shouldn't have to.

Fuck this thread, fuck this game, fuck Nintendo.

peace

Peace.

 

[hardcastlemccormick]

Joystiq: 3.5/5

This is one of the few Joystiq reviews that actually communicate what they're trying to say effectively, aside from the last sentence removed from the context of the review. Usually I have no idea what their points about the game are, because of ambiguous writing styles or they're just trying to be too clever in a small word count.

 

[oatmeal]

I wish this was on Wii U instead...

But I'll be there Day 1.

 

[Zen_Arcade]

I don't have a 3DS but really, really, really want this game

I LOVED Luigi's Mansion on GCN (one of the best games on the system for me), and this is better according to most reviews.

But I do not want to buy a 3DS Daaammmnnnn

Why? Don't want to spend the money or don't think it has enough to offer?

 

[Nekki]

That polygon review is bad. Looks like the game is very well received!!

 

[Doctor Decimate]

if only you could talk to the ghosts, eh Polygon?

 

[Tagg9]

3.5/5 = 70%

If that were a grade in an average US highschool, that would be a C. If a C grade is bad, then you must have Asian parents.

If you're happy with a C grade, you must have had low expectations in high school.