Luigi's Mansion 3 - REVIEW (Nintendo Switch)

How is Luigi's Mansion 3 on Nintendo Switch? Find out in our in-depth review that explores new gameplay mechanics, ghost capturing, Gooogi co-op, the ScareScraper online multiplayer, puzzles, graphics, collectibles, how it compares to the original GameCube version, and tons more in our in-depth video review of Luigi's Mansion 3 on the Nintendo Switch!
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[@GameXplain]

Hey guys! First, the "censored" boss is NOT who you think it is. It's just a normal boss from the ScareScraper. Secondly, to the "nostalgia goggles" peeps. I literally replayed and reviewed the original game just a year ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKbdnnt6pMyXfrc

[@GCDeadshot]

We understand and you're the best! But we just expected something a little over "liked it" But still this is great review, thank you

[@revupthosefryers3121]

Is it better than the first game or at least on par with it. Cuz if it’s not I’m not wasting my money

[@SmashCat9000]

@@azureblueskies Him doing his job as a reviewer and bringing up genuine flaws with a game instead of giving everything Nintendo pumps out a 9 means that they are getting "iffy"? Don't be such a fanboy.

[@VenomSnakeMGS]

@@azureblueskies Andre's reviews have always been that way. I wouldn't say hes nitpicky or anything like that but he is always a little more harsh on games than Derrick/Jon/Ash are. I don't think its a bad thing at all really. Thats just how he reviews games.

[@GCDeadshot]

@@revupthosefryers3121 dude its the best luigis mansion yet

[@ZenigameDirect]

"Beyond the expected sucking and blowing, Luigi can flash..." Rated E for everyone

[@Doggie1999]

👍

[@inky2412]

Featuring 69 action packed levels, full of family fun

[@ShadowSkyX]

Sounds like something Chuggaa would say

[@nathanbenson845]

Way to be immature

[@djdeadbeat4380]

Luigi can flash, suck, and blow! Pick up a copy today!

[@PaintraSeaPea]

the slam is a cool idea but it seems like being able to do it so many times in succession was the wrong move. in dark moon the powered-up suction would never completely take out a ghost in one shot. I might see if only using it once or twice at a time feels any better EDIT: never mind, folks. i've since completed the game and the slam rocks. i think, even if catching ghosts has a bit less depth than in previous games (which i'd already say is debatable) the sheer number of options luigi has in terms of interacting with his surroundings more than makes up for it

[@Murr248]

Still gonna be better than the crappy mechanics in the first Luigi's Mansion. Where you had no control and the ghosts just dragged you across the room

[@benjaminpeterson455]

Sadly, that doesn’t sound like it will be possible. Andre said that it’s almost impossible to catch ghosts effectively without using it.

[@asims615]

Jordan Murray The first game’s combat is all about getting control. You must’ve not played it right because it’s really easy to get control and a lot of fun.

[@PaintraSeaPea]

@@Murr248 yeah, cant really disagree there, i am honestly still not entirely sure what the most effective method of catching ghosts in the first one is supposed to be, no matter what it always felt like I was doing something wrong either way i can't feel like this will be a dealbreaker for me, the big reel in 3 seems to be the atmosphere and character and bosses so im fine if the smaller combat takes a backseat

[@Murr248]

@@PaintraSeaPea I mean i think a game like Mario can have easy combat functions if they decided to add a hard secret Mansion. That's one thing I liked about the first game. Either that or it'll be like Kirby Star Allies. The game is easy yet still fun to play in short bursts

[@loucardenuto2841]

My only complaint is the music. I love Koji Kondo’s orchestral sound but I much rather prefer Kazumi Tokata’s creepy techno and electronic beats from the original LM.

[@Stratilex]

Lou Cardenuto at least there are a few really good tracks it seems

[@Medachod]

Tokata definitely was the best composer for the series. I mean, removing him from Luigi's Mansion is like removing Koji Kondo from Super Mario. Something will always feel off.

[@StevoDesign]

I didn't even think about that! You're right. As soon as I read your comment I VIVIDLY heard those weird bass and theremin noises. As a kid I loved the sound design. It was really different from other Nintendo games. I probably watched the intro sequence for the game dozens of times and the music really sold the tone.

[@DANCERcow]

I believe you should consider this is a hotel. So it would have hotel and elevator driven music. Ya know?

[@loucardenuto2841]

DANCERcow They dont play orchestra music at a hotel last time i checked

[@goodmansuper1]

Should’ve been called Luigi’s Mansion: Last Resort

[@kupocakey]

Pretty sure this is what the hotel is called?

[@goodmansuper1]

Stephanie Woor yeah, and Dark Moon was named after the main goal, restoring the dark moon

[@Protendo]

That might’ve given the name a sense of finality, which is something I assume they wouldn’t want.

[@goodmansuper1]

Professor Pro true, although that IS the name of the hotel

[@drphilisagod2707]

Yeh, but that would put a lot more work in the translation team

[@Protendo]

I will continue to complain about the title not being “Luigi’s Mansion: Tomb Service”.

[@williamwhite2568]

Or Doom Service

[@SunnyyDayzz]

@@williamwhite2568 nice 👌

[@Medachod]

@@williamwhite2568 Nah, that makes me think of the DOOM franchise.

[@sixtocortescastaneda4169]

I always thought it would be called "Luigi's Mansion: Hotel Hijinks."

[@mr_gold_for_life]

Luigis mansion: hotel room service

[@obviouslyweb]

I really love Luigi’s Mansion but hope the combat isn’t completely broken by the Slam. I loved the “tug-of-war” fights of the previous games. Edit- After playing the game I can confidently say it’s worth your 60$. The slam is actually pretty fun to pull off and still really satisfying.

[@jseels]

Yeah I was in the fence... but if it’s not challenging... I might pass on this one or just rent

[@amirgarcia547]

Enoch Zoldyck The Luigi’s Mansion games haven’t really been known for their difficulty unless you’re going for the best possible rank. So if this game doesn’t interest you based on it then the others most likely won’t either.

[@amirgarcia547]

Enoch Zoldyck True, but I don’t think those aspects take away from the game very much. Especially when LM’s always been more about, at least to me, the exploration, atmosphere and puzzles rather than the combat.

[@SuperStamps]

@Enoch Zoldyck *_mario maker 2 wants to know your location_*

[@obviouslyweb]

Enoch Zoldyck Good to hear! I’m going to pick up a copy on my way home, I’m super excited!

[@1JAM229]

11:53 I see what you did there.

[@derekhartwig1680]

This is one of those games where you can say it sucks and that's considered a positive.

[@obviouslyweb]

Derek Hartwig this deserves more likes

[@meltorres6735]

What?

[@MobbinMic]

@@meltorres6735 cause you suck with the poltergust...

[@zzz43344]

@@obviouslyweb Agreed lol

[@mathpc4047]

That "Liked" rating feels kind of dissapointing....but i'll still buy.

[@sethfeldpausch4337]

MATHPC 40 Yeah, Andre kinda let nostalgia blind him on this one. Hopefully other outlets will judge this game by its own merits, rather than it’s predecessors.

[@smwlsh]

at least its not "Hated" again haha

[@Snazzma514]

Because the game has flaws, deal with it. I’m glad that GameXplain is being honest and not sucking up to Nintendo

[@ToonGohan]

Seth Feldpausch he seemed pretty fair to me

[@danny2256]

I think if someone "liked" a game, there's a very high chance someone else could like it a lot or love it. Rating systems, at the end of the day, are one person's feelings on the matter, rather than a definitive score by which the game must always be measured. Other people will probably hate this game, others will probably love it. It's ultimately up to us to decide whose opinions we let affect us, and what will determine our purchase.

[@indaDark]

0:40 I SAW THAT NINTENDO! DONT TEASE ME WITH HOPE BECAUSE I WANT STRIKERS!

[@dimentiorules]

Next Level games made both this game and strikers. Maybe it's a hint? We can only hope.

[@deathsyth8888]

"I don't like this game. It scares me." - Sam Darnold, Jets quarterback

[@Frostflame]

I’m seeing ghosts!

[@gordonramsayfan327]

I fear no man, but that game... It scares me.

[@DKCreo]

Would pay a fine coin for an official Sam Darnold review.

[@SebastianTheGreat]

Sam Darnold could be Luigi in the live action spin-off and it would probably work pretty well

[@1mrcow143]

😂😂😂😂 As a Jets fan I know how this is.

[@MarioSonicDKPokeFAN]

And to think that I was never a fan of the LM series, now I'm actually eager to buy this one. I guess it's true, the older you get, your interests will change

[@mvwgamer4274]

My friend is like a total Xbox gamer, and idk what it is but for some reason he’s very interested in Luigi’s Mansion 3. He’s never played Odyssey or anything like that. It’s weird, but I plan on getting the game regardless so I’ll let him try it when I can

[@celestegarcia923]

MarioSonicDKPokeFAN the first one was AWESOME

[@jonmack2437]

Same. Never even attempted to play LM, completely uninterested. But this looks very interesting

[@pajamalucas2090]

@@mvwgamer4274 Good Friend

[@TrueLadyEvilChan]

@@mvwgamer4274 You should try to convince him to play Co-op with you!

[@generalgrievous67]

11:53 I see what you did there, André

[@GameXplain]

Hahaha I think you're the first to spot it! :)

[@James14OO]

Another fine addition to your collection, eh general?

[@Relytia]

I've never played a Luigi's Mansion game before, and man, I'm upset at myself for waiting this long to try one. Luigi's Mansion 3 is EASILY one of the best games of the year. It's a genuine masterpiece. Combat is super fun, the puzzles are fantastic, and the story/presentation is amazing. Don't hesitate to get this, it's GREAT.

[@AnimeFanatic372]

I seriously can’t wait for this game. Just a few more days!!

[@tbtb66]

Shame to hear about the combat They should've kept Dark Moon's Surge along side the Slam

[@sethfeldpausch4337]

Maybe the slam could have been a final surge upgrade! That would be a fantastic reward for collecting a ton of cash! Plus it would come mid to late game, so you could really appreciate its power!

[@jsc6x751]

It doesn't worry me too much relative to the rest of the series, but I imagine playing it all at once really highlights that repetition.

[@Nintendotron64]

@@jsc6x751 Honestly, same. Luigi's Mansion's combat has never been particularly good to begin with. And I'm willing to forgive that a little bit only because it's an adventure game.

[@toadsterx1176]

Nerf slam.

[@mrsynth2643]

Not with the slam, just the surge because the surge still gave them a chance and there was still a fig of war aspect

[@JC101_Official]

It seems like the only problems Andre had were the battle system and soundtrack. That's a shame too, cause they were my favorite parts of Dark Moon. Then again, I have disagreed with some of Andre's reviews in the past, so I may absolutely love this game when it releases. It seems like it's at least good though, so I'm still hyped for it!

[@redpup6931]

@Walther Penne Please respect other people's opinion....

[@mrmario473]

@Walther Penne who hurt you

[@johnnyboi331]

@Walther Penne its sad that you showed so much passion in your comment and you got meme'd. back in 2014 people would respond with paragraphs of why they disagree. fuck 2019 bro.

[@viniciusmonado8205]

@Walther Penne Who hurt you 2: Electric Boogaloo.

[@MrGamerTH]

8:16 love the Art Deco design, the elevator numbers remind me especially of bioshock lol

[@maroXUprising]

Nani? Someone said bioshock!!! *would you kindly intensifies*

[@TheLegitAlpha]

The art deco look of a haunted hotel is one of my favorite.

[@ballzdeeep3444]

I just realized Luigi's throws in smash are based off this game

[@jaegarw]

Big disagree on the soundtrack, I've been continuously surprised by how good and diverse it is, while still maintaining the atmosphere. It strikes a really good balance between the fun of a Nintendo game and the suspense of a 'horror' game. Combat is definitely disappointing with the slam being overpowered, but I still find it to be a really fun mechanic. Simply adding more ghost types, a hard mode, or just nerfing it would be some easy fixes. I hope they add stuff in, especially for Scarescraper, but I don't really expect it unfortunately.

[@SonicGamerGirl2006]

I absolutely agree with you. I'm never a fan of the first Luigi's Mansion's soundtrack due to the fact that I never like synth instruments used in the game. I don't know why. Maybe because I've been all so familiar with much better synthesized instruments and orchestra used in other Mario games in the franchise. Maybe that's just me. :| I do have to disagree with the mechanics. I LOVE it so much! I find it so much fun to used, and it was incredibly satisfying. :D

[@isaiahthechristiangamer8716]

Yes!!! Thank you!!! Finally, I’m not the only one that enjoy this soundtrack!!! Big improvement over LM2

[@waheedabdullah6371]

Now if you'll excuse me, I'll be waiting for Gooigi to be an echo fighter in Smash

[@stardj7373]

It was leaked he is supposed to but that may not be true tho

[@waheedabdullah6371]

@@stardj7373 I kinda meant for the next Smash game since the DLCs are 3rd party only

[@kevmk8997]

That would be awesome!!!

[@HypeVoiceActing]

Or just a skin

[@ouma7743]

StarDJ When was he leaked?

[@JusaWanderer]

The puzzle-solving aspect of the game has sold me on it. It looks really fun, to have mess with the environment using the limited tools you have. Shame it seems that combat is repetitive and too simple but I really wasn't looking for that in a game like this. Wish the levels were more interconnected as well.

[@nicholaschavez5006]

"...combat is repetitive and too simple..." Luigi's mansion 1: *cough cough*

[@louierichardson8832]

Its a shame to see how easy his game is, especially as the first 2 games could put up quite a fight at times. The ghosts in this game don't seem to really drag you anywhere, and being put up against multiple ghosts seems no harder than just one.

[@thegoldenstation9723]

As someone who loves gimmicky boss battles, Luigi's Mansion 3 has some of my favorite boss fights in a videogame next to mario galaxy

[@johnnywaffles2482]

Odyssey had terrible boss fights. You basically just battled the same 3 enemies multiple times.

[@traviscunningham7062]

@@johnnywaffles2482 the only good boss fight was the purple dragon.

[@Tsourfetis]

I remember buying a game cube with the first Luigis Mansion. This looks like a great first game for the Switch :)

[@randallrutherford1384]

Heck yes!!!

[@elin111]

Simplistic gameplay with memorable moments and charming detail, sounds about right for a Luigi's Mansion title.

[@sandakureva]

Yeah I don't get his criticism of the combat. It's always been kinda basic, but fun anyway.

[@mariopkmnzelda]

sandakureva We shouldn’t talk down on basic gameplay just because it’s always been basic? If we accept that as something that’s always been the case and therefore say it’s fine for it to continue being the case, they won’t ever bother trying to make it NOT basic. No every time basic combat is in a game, we should complain about it, not accept it just cause that’s how it’s always been.

[@tobimisa]

@@mariopkmnzelda the review presented it as if the combat in the previous luigi's mansion games _weren't_ basic, with this being a significant downgrade to the point of souring the core appeal of the series. sandakureva's point is that that's a bit of an exaggeration considering the combat has always been underwhelming

[@xXEPIKgamerXx]

@@sandakureva that's the criticism, its even more basic, and it not fun anyway

[@skyscavenger7732]

@@xXEPIKgamerXx Have you played the game to assure that yourself? Cause this is really only the reviewer's opinion. I mean, I could say I find the Witcher 3's combat a clunky and sloppy mess, but obviously, that's just gonna be the way I look at it, not the way everyone does. Or the way it actually is. I'm just saying, play the game yourself to get your own opinion and feel on the combat, don't just go by what the reviewers say.

[@CK-iv1lq]

Sometimes, I don’t get the hype for the original game. I feel like if Luigi’s Mansion 1 came out today, Andre would be a lot more critical with it.

[@SoraFan23]

There is a remake of it on the 3DS.

[@EvilNinja14]

True, but you kinda rate things by their innovativeness at the time. Luigi’s Mansion 3 has so much to live up to while the first one didn’t really have many expectations.

[@JamienautMark2]

There's a charm about it that I haven't seen in another game. Plus its just short enough I can beat it in 1 session making it easy to learn to speedrun.

[@Murr248]

One thing I didn't like about the first game... Luigi felt like a huge jerk most of the time. Considering most of the ghosts he "fights" are just minding their own business

[@CK-iv1lq]

Well, I’d argue that Dark Moon has plenty of charm but that doesn’t seem to be the case for many players.

[@kevmk8997]

I want an update to where we can have the option to go back in time and have the choice to use the Poltergust 5000 to challenge yourself more and not have the Overpowered Poltergust G-00!

[@VonFirflirch]

It's so fucked up, only in a game would we complain about our material being too effective xD

[@dinar8749]

@@VonFirflirch But overpowered things do take the fun away from games, since in general a lot of the fun experiences we get out of games come from challenging ourselves, which feels pointless when we're given "I win" buttons right from the get go.

[@VonFirflirch]

@@dinar8749 Oh, don't worry, I'm not arguing that, I completely agree, actually. I'm just saying that it gets amusing if you apply this concept to reality : "Meh, my job is lame, my tools work too well, the clients are too cooperative...!" ;)

[@dinar8749]

@@VonFirflirch Sorry, it feels impossible to tell the true nature of most comments on these slightly critical of nintendo videos, since some people will offer genuine constructive feedback to the video's maker, but a lot of people will just get angry.

[@VonFirflirch]

@@dinar8749 Yeah, I understand. Should you ever see my comments again, I usually try leaving winks and whatnot at the end, to show that I'm only joking. If you don't see anything, then I'm most likely being serious.

[@Kaikuzen]

With the way he said that you can destroy nearly everything and Luigi having a Vacuum Cleaner all i can think of is Luigi being a terrible maid XD.

[@Teedgeee]

Never played a LM game, but I can tell that I'll love this game!

[@FruitJuiceKomodo]

Looks like some might think you gave it too low of a score, but I'm still glad you came off the game with an overall positive experience which is still saying this game is good but has some flaws that might bother some people. Keep up the awesome work! 😊

[@VonFirflirch]

I'm kind of sad some people consider it a bad review because the game didn't score as high as they would have hoped. I'm disappointed too, but I think the review is fine.

[@FruitJuiceKomodo]

@@VonFirflirch I think it's great because it answered questions I had in my mind as well as questions I didn't even bother to ask. More gameplay info is only good info in my eyes.

[@benjaminpeterson455]

What I like about Andre in this review is that he thoroughly explained what his issues were. Your mileage may vary on what is valid, but he just gave his honest opinion, and I respect him for that.

[@scaldon2]

This game looks awesome. Nintendo has the best exclusives.

[@frostglade6229]

I just find it weird that you keep mentioning how the combat of the previous ones is better while in reality it has always been very simple. The first game is ridiculously easy in terms of combat and the variety does not change much either and that's fine, the combat is not what made it great(excluding boss fights), it was the exploration, puzzles and the atmosphere and based of what I've seen this game has a ton more of that. I have not played this yet so I might be wrong but some of the complaints you had seemed VERY nit picky, it reminds me of when you guys did the BOTW review you spent like 5 minutes complaining about the inventory system when in reality it was fine.

[@randomcro24]

WTF is everyone complaining aboy Luigi's Mansion 3 is a fantastic game you young ones have no idea what gaming is probably haven't played the original Luigi's Mansion

[@Glory2Snowstar]

I love spooky stuff and this is the perfect way to cap off one of my favorite Spooktobers yet! I’m totally getting this day one!

[@pizzabagel3840]

Andre: I liked Luigi's Mansion 3. People who haven't even played this game yet: How dare he! What an insult to this flawless masterpiece of a video game. No, not a video game. A work of art that should be placed in a museum.

[@dangernoodle5831]

Pizza Bagel this is just an extreme on the opposite end of the spectrum. Doesn’t add anything more than the ones you mock

[@pizzabagel3840]

@@dangernoodle5831 It wasn't meant to do anything other than mock, so mission accomplished there. Furthermore, I don't have to add anything at all to a discussion in order to post a comment. The comment currently with the most likes on this video is a sex joke. Hyperbole and satire add at least as much to the discussion.

[@TheFungipudin]

Damn, it’s what I feared a lack of enemy variety and stale combat :( but at least the bosses are good and it’s not mission based this time! Plus a good co-op campaign helps :D

[@Julian-xo7vj]

I saw a couple of other reviews, they all seem to say what it lacks in combat it makes up for with the puzzles.

[@TheFungipudin]

Julian that’s good to here! I enjoy some good puzzles. Gonna start it tonight and see for myself

[@Julian-xo7vj]

@@TheFungipudin Awsome:) I'm hoping you can choose to engage in battle and skip battles if you want depending on how well you are going in the game. I'm digressing a little here, but I hope they bring out a Paper Mario soon as well!

[@TheFungipudin]

Julian we need a new paper mario like Thousand year doors or the original

[@Julian-xo7vj]

TheFungipudin Yeah they were both great:) I also liked Color Splash. Even though the card system was a bit of a fail I found the witty writing of the adventure and art style/immersion was excellent! I’m hoping to see more on the Switch!

[@Jake-co4ky]

The environments in this game look AMAZING, and hopefully that makes up for the repetitive combat! I'm surprised that it was only given a "liked it" rating as normally Gamexplain is much more generous with their ratings. Despite this, I'm still super excited to play this game on Thursday!

[@steaktastebetterpill]

Was that some sort of next-level pun at the start? "And this time, not only are the stakes higher, but so is the mansion 2; In Luigi´s Mansion 3, the series returns to a single-mansion 4mat"

[@GameXplain]

Hahaha I wish!

[@Fooza05]

So to sum up this review: Combat not that engaging: Take that for what you will, really depends on what you want from the game tbh, most seem to be fine with the slam. Lack of ghost variety: This is pretty valid. Kinda tired seeing Goobs over and over. Hotel setting not really fleshed out: Dunno about this one, I think you set your expectations a little too high there Andre lol (though having interplay between floors would've been cool) Final boss: Valid Overall, good review. Little biased but still good I guess.

[@Fooza05]

@Alex 1330 but compared to the boss ghosts of this game..... The final boss is really disappointing. It doesn't really have that oomph that the boss ghosts have.

[@geoleo965]

The game sure looks visually spectacular! Can't wait to *sell my other kidney for it!*

[@Miguel-om9tv]

Aw man, i already sold all my kidneys. Oh well guess i will sell one of my eyes

[@geoleo965]

@@Miguel-om9tv Dude, better idea: sell both of them and, just after learning everything about the Phoenix Wright video games and getting jacked.... You'd become the living *Daredevil!* On second though, I've already called dibs for it after they announced the future Nintendo theme park for 2020... So how about if you become *my sidekick?*

[@Miguel-om9tv]

@@geoleo965 ah yes daredevil and daredevil jr. At a nintendo theme park incredible

[@summerycast7936]

Geo Leo In the spirit of Halloween, I give you my imaginary kidney!

[@geoleo965]

@@summerycast7936 Excuse me, but you're rubbing even more salt into my wound with your imaginary kidney *bean.*

[@Longma1]

Here's how I imagine the combat could be improved: Limit the Slam move by resetting the meter (or cutting it in half) upon each use so you have to build it up again to use it again. And perhaps adjust the game balance to accommodate if necessary. That'll give you more opportunity for "ghost-fishing" around the room, make you want to cherish your slam moves for best effect (whether to slam multiple enemies or use the invincibility frames), and bring to mind the super-suck mechanic from Dark Moon. Oh, and there could be the occasional (or expertly placed) powerup that would let you temporarily do unlimited slams and feel powerful. What do you all think of this? Do you like the Slam mechanic as it is, or do you think Nintendo should change it like I described (or in another way)?

[@kendrillion7281]

I think what would have helped the slam mechanic would involve the combination of the slam and being dragged around. For example have the slam being limited to a few ghost or to very tough ghost resulting in two or three ghost types were slamming is useless. Dragging could be incorporated on say a speed ghost by simply to drain health while tough enemies have their health drained and THEN slammed when they have like a power boost like in A Hat in Time.

[@nickk3077]

I was hoping that this would be a metroidvania, where backtracking to previous floors to discover more things would be common.

[@Mycarisloose]

Nick K great level design is lacking in a lot of newer games imo

[@lukes.854]

@@Mycarisloose this game has amazing level design though

[@mitchfinn6690]

Love you gamexplain! Keep up the great work!

[@notremaitreatous4067]

Bonjour je tecris ce message car je sais que tu ne va rien comprendre car tu ne parle pas français mais je te souhaite quand même une belle journée 😂😂😂

[@tjepting1]

I wish reviewers on youtube would stick to using official footage or footage that everyone has seen before from E3 or something. Several parts in here I had not seen. Excited for the game!

[@Dragular]

Hey Andre, there are plenty of parts in the game where you can get away with not using the slam move.

[@kevmk8997]

That really sucks you can't turn off the slam feature! That is way too OP! And wow really? They removed the coin upgrades from scarescraper? That really blows!!! I'm honestly going to miss Dark Moon and the ghosts in it! I loved the friendly ghosts in Dark Moon!

[@kevmk8997]

@Walther Penne in a sense but online multiplayer would be better if they improved it with updates and would increase the game's life as time passes

[@robharli]

I'll admit, from reveal until fairly recently, I didn't like the graphics and wanted the look of the Gamecube original back. That was more realistic and scary in my opinion. But I have taken a step back from that stance and thought about it again. This actually looks _really_ good for what it is and does and I'm now genuinely interested. I'll be picking this up as soon as I can and hope to have fun with the game. I have always wanted to like Luigi's Mansion 3, I was just worried since the graphics among other details is reminiscent of Dark Moon which ended up disappointing me.

[@thewiseone629]

Wow! This isnt the gamecube days, your worried about graphics rather then gameplay? Lol

[@robharli]

@@thewiseone629 it's because I was thinking like that that I took a step back. But unfortunately, it sounds like the gameplay, specifically combat, does the same thing; fail to live up to the standards the Gamecube original set.

[@Asakedia]

@@robharli i also would pretty much want a moody, dark LM game, rather than one with bright colors and full of jokes (like dark moon) That is why I didn't like the second one that much. It felt like a forced comedy, derpy ghost designs and felt too childish. I want a darker and "scarier" LM xD

[@dinar8749]

@Kono Mono "It never has been." The first game was the right amount, just give us that again, or make it even more dark and scary.

[@Asakedia]

@Kono Mono ik xD It's a good dream for a "what if?" Series

[@keatonkitsune4064]

Sad to hear that the slam is so OP. I just recently played the original again and it was fun knowing when to stop reeling in a ghost and let it drag Luigi a bit to avoid an attack from another ghost. That and how it is basically level by level.

[@KirbyPhelpsPK]

I personally thought Luigi's Mansion 1's combat was too simple. I thought Dark Moon's combat was much better with the Strobe Bulb's 3 level power meter offering a nice risk and reward element to ghost catching. But it sounds like with Luigi's Mansion 3, it's both simple and too easy. So that's a bummer. But the game still looks great in every other regard, so I'm still looking forward to it.

[@theanimatedguy6561]

Nice review, Andre! Your critiques seem justified, despite the fact that you're being attacked for telling people what they don't want to hear. Glad to hear it's generally a fun game! Definitely going on my Christmas list 👍

[@benjaminpeterson455]

Real fans would listen and understand his points, not bash him because he criticized something they liked.

[@SmashCat9000]

Get a job

[@benjaminpeterson455]

Looking for insults to fling? This only proves my point you know.

[@robharli]

Fun Fact: The Poltergust G-00 in this game was already in Smash Ultimate, if people remember Simon and Richter's reveal, and is also mis-named the Poltergust 5000.

[@Asakedia]

You mean that time luigi died? Yeah i do remember xD

[@Deylxe]

one of the ways I thought they could balance the salon remove is having a kind of like in Darkmoon wear when you fill up the meter you can do a more powerful succ, they could do something similar here where you could slam them once and then bringing back the upgrade system for total of Slammimg them up to three times once fully upgraded

[@awesomefan1356]

I thought the final boss had King Boo possess the entire hotel like some of the other bosses requiring Luigi to team up with Mario, Peach, the 3 Toads and E. Gadd to slam the hotel all together. Guess not.

[@pokeleoantiqua7326]

0:59 I feel so stupid I didn’t realize it said Goo

[@MrPedrogiorgi]

Lol combat in the Luigi's Mansion games were never complex nor challenging. I feel like nostalgia is blinding a lot of people

[@frickthefuckoff]

Yeah, but combat was never boring either. Now it is.

[@TayoEXE]

Don't use that excuse. If you disagree, explain where and why.

[@dangernoodle5831]

TayoEXE partially would agree with Pedro in his assertion here. Although it highlights a larger ‘issue’ with the Luigi’s Mansion series. The combat can quickly feel like padding because of how repetitive it was in 1 and 2, the lack of any real depth and its jankiness. Haven’t played 3 yet, I expected this to be the case as well here.

[@Nat988]

That doesn't negate the criticism that the combat in this entry is still shallow (as in spam the slam move an nothing else) despite being the third entry. They could have done something more to make it interesting or at the very least balance the slam move.

[@VonFirflirch]

You still had to mind the other ghosts you weren't pulling. Going off the review, it seems that's not a thing anymore.

[@tjepting1]

I love the puzzle solving aspects to this. I also will love the Scare-Scraper. It'll have paid DLC too they said, so for it being paid DLC, I assume it must be something pretty hefty.

[@solidillusion8008]

Honestly the only thing I hate is the slam move, and also bums me out that scarescraper is crappier here than in dark moon, that was gunna be like half the reason to get this game cuz I really enjoyed scarescraper on dark moon lol

[@DylanDude]

The combat was something I was worried about from trailers. It’s a shame to see that I was right.

[@WillWatches]

Yeah, they could’ve just made the slam have more of a cool down rather than just spamming it

[@ShudoukenTV]

Same.

[@koolaruni1988]

Will Mcmeekin the slam is optional you don’t have to use it

[@gustavoduarte3507]

@@koolaruni1988 But like Andre said, the Slam mechanic is built on the combat system and without it you are totally vulnerable to enemy attacks.

[@koolaruni1988]

gustavo duarte yeah but you have other things to help you with that besides the slam

[@maxg2335]

This, Shenmue 3, Death Stranding and Terry Bogard's Smash release are gonna keep me busy for the rest of the year.

[@maxg2335]

Gotham Thot Slayer Pfft HA! Umm... no!

[@XenoMobius]

I've been kind of sceptical about the game for a while, and this review confirmed many of my concerns. It seems like a perfectly fine game, but not quite what I was hoping for in a LM3. I enjoyed LM2 even though I lost interest before finishing it, but it wasn't as good as the original (which I just replayed about 2 years ago) and this sounds like it very well may make me feel similarly.

[@juppeta6061]

12:20 Best part of the entire game that isn't even released yet.

[@braveblast1739]

Hi gamexplain! My Favourite KZbinr ☺

[@Plun_Yu]

I can't wait to play Luigi's Mansion 3 and 100% it!!!

[@batfan1939]

In Luigi's Mansion 4, you should be locked _outside_ the mansion(s) trying to fight your way to the middle floor, whether from the top or the bottom.

[@nicolle2126]

I'm wondering if limiting the slam to once every charge would have been a better implementation of the mechanic

[@rarm5899]

5:57 No option to jump while sucking a ghost like Dark Moon?

[@xXEPIKgamerXx]

There is jump but its not the same, its stationary and apparently cant be used in combat

[@gormlessCreator]

@@martincardenas5196 There is actually! I don't remember what button it is cause its been a while, but I definitely remember using it.

[@AyMeNamesAaron]

Its the B button

[@krishnamckay3247]

First of all I just want to say thank you so much for making sure not to spoil too much, especially from the later floors. I always got the feeling that the game really picks up around Garden Suites & Paranormal Productions so I'm seriously looking forward to playing those & beyond!! Secondly I noticed you said 5 gems per floor. That's because the diamond on each floor is obtained by finding & capturing a special Gooper right?

[@GameXplain]

Whoops, I misspoke. I meant 6 haha.

[@krishnamckay3247]

@@GameXplain Ah OK haha. But I'm kinda disappointed by how the diamonds work. I hope at least it's not always a Gooper. As you progress it may be a Hammer, Slinker or Trapper that you have to defeat

[@selder_7]

Not surprised by the rating, valid points made regarding the combat repetitiveness and not having more inter-floor puzzles. Than and my experience with the series is always that it’s been a bit flawed anyway. Always good but not clearly great, hopefully will enjoy

[@jasonjungreis203]

You mentioned that the fights in this game aren’t extremely difficult, but in my opinions that’s ok. I never really thought of boss fights and defeating enemies as the main challenge of luigi’s mansion: dark moon. That game’s main challenge was solving the puzzles. All the mansions were like big escape rooms. I hope that’s the case in this game, because I though that was unique for a Mario game.

[@inklingmario5974]

I can definitely see how that slam would get boring as time go on but have this game pre downloaded I am looking forward to it.

[@danwaddledee390]

I had hiped that we could've play as Mario Peach and the Toads as you saved in the end. But the title is all about Luigi after all.

[@VonFirflirch]

I'm sad we never got multiple playable characters in this series, especially when, IIRC, it was planned for the first game at some point.

[@jeromemccalla9520]

0:43 nice to see that they haven’t forgotten about strikers.

[@Ryusan84]

hahah when I saw the first gameplays of LM3 and saw the tossing/hammering mechanics of the ghosts I said they should mix it up a little or make it an upgrade that you can only use when you have access to. But noooo the comment section went like "u high or sth bro? ehh humans :P

[@TayoEXE]

Stop with the "blinded by nostalgia argument." That feels like a cop out. If you disagree, explain why you disagree.

[@Luxgenic]

TayoEXE Exactly!

[@FGZPYR]

Thank you.

[@vsanz4758]

Well, I disagree because combat never felt important to me. It's mainly an exploration, puzzle solving game, and the improvements over Dark Moon really make up for it. But thats just my opinion playing a few hours

[@johnnyboi331]

@@vsanz4758 no one cares about your opinion.

[@vsanz4758]

@@johnnyboi331 I don't care about you either

[@Galespark234]

Well, the monotonous combat sounds very disappointing and the lack of enemy variety still puzzles me. Great review.

[@Galespark234]

@Walther Penne Kinda true but I think it's a bit more understandable in that game considering they had to build that huge world alongside that crazy physics engine and stuff. Still, I agree, that's one of BotW weakest points that I hope they rectify it in the sequel.

[@philmorton4590]

The problem is the at the end of the game, it doesn't safe the win! Also it leaves you at the rooftop save so you can't collect the rest of the boos or gems, I also wanted to go into the collection myself and see king boo in it!

[@joemps]

I haven't seen anyone talk about how short most of the levels are? I understand why they'd not be super big since there is 15 levels and all. But come on half the levels were just boss batlles and that was it. No exploring or anything. I was especially bumped about the museum, wich was literally just a "walk to the front, fight the t rex, you're done!" I expected it being at least a bit bigger to explore

[@robertwatson5104]

Damn I loved the tug of war

[@carterjojo7864]

How is the music a complaint? I loved the music of this game

[@isaiahthechristiangamer8716]

YES!!! FINALLY!!! I’m not the only one that enjoy this soundtrack!!

[@JDXtraction]

11:45 Did anyone else notice the Mario strikers charged picture are they comfirming a new game

[@vincentlance]

Nah, Next Level Game just put in a bunch of Easter eggs relating to their previous work.

[@Joeynator3000]

I'm still gonna love this game like I did with Dark Moon...but yeah...sometimes I do wish elements from the original game were in this. A lot of the ghosts are just...the same, the music is "meh", the original was actually very dark and creepy without going full-horror or scary. I'm also pretty sure the new ghost combat is just gonna get tiresome very quickly, don't know why they had to add this slam thing. Ah well...

[@take2studios299]

Please Tell Me There Is A Snow Themed Floor I'll Be Disappointed If Theres No Snow

[@elchristrejo882]

That would be a little bit generic

[@jasonjungreis203]

You have to play through and see

[@elchristrejo882]

nah there is no ice floor

[@kierenbuckley370]

last game I'm buying this year Pokemon means nothing to me super excited for Luigis Mansion 3

[@Medachod]

Sure would've been nice if Tokata composed this game again, but it's nice to see Kondo here at least. The music will be far more memorable than Dark Moon.

[@SonKosen]

Im so ready to play this game right now!, its gonna be the first big game I play on my channel.

[@amirgarcia547]

Despite feeling like Andre was pretty nitpicky in this review, as he usually is in his reviews (which’s why I mostly prefer John or Derrick), as a big Luigi’s Mansion fan, it seems like I’ll still enjoy it! Especially since the biggest part of the Luigi’s Mansion games for me isn’t the combat, but the exploration, puzzles and environments: all of which I felt were a downgrade in Dark Moon despite the game’s combat being better than in LM1. So overall, I certainly can’t wait to pick up this game for Christmas, along with DQ11S.👍🏽

[@pietroscarpa2384]

This game looks gorgeous, can't believe that it is a switch game.

[@USMCbrantley]

Music sounds like a remix of the main theme.... the Main theme back in GC days i still whistle from time to time randomly (along with a bunch of freaking Zelda songs)

[@koolaruni1988]

I just watched and read a ton of other reviews of the game and HOOOOOOOOOOO boi, thsi game is really loved

[@HeroC14]

Half the comments : "Andre's opinion about a game I've never played is trash!"

[@Falvern57]

Welcome to Gamexplain.

[@VonFirflirch]

Personally, I really like : "This review is bad because it says the game I'm excited for isn't perfect."

[@benjaminpeterson455]

I thinks that’s more accurate. Seriously, what’s so hard about listening to and understanding criticism? People all have their own opinions, after all.

[@johnnyboi331]

@@VonFirflirch bad reviews affect the sales and then you guys complain "why do video games suck these days"... umm maybe because when developers try you focus on the negatives and dont let people enjoy themselves?

[@VonFirflirch]

@@johnnyboi331 I'm only saying some people think it's a poor quality review because it doesn't 100% praise the game, as it brings up flaws that could get in the way. I'm not preventing anyone from enjoying themselves.

[@Dracomut]

Not gonna lie, it is videos like this that remind me that I follow Gamexplain for the news and alternate content... And definitely not the reviews

[@Nat988]

Why? Because you don't like a reviewer criticizing a game or mentioning its flaws? It all comes to "ugh, the reviewer is being to harsh, nit-picky, nostalgia blinded" or some other excuse to invalidate his/her opinion.

[@Dracomut]

No, it’s because the review was overall poorly made and flawed. There is nothing wrong with criticizing a game and pointing out flaws, but when so much of the criticism is basically “it isn’t like one that came before it” this makes for an unhelpful and biased review. So much of this review was less looking at the strong and weak points of Luigi’s Mansion 3, and more “this is how it isn’t like Luigi’s Mansion 1”. This helps no one and just comes across as whining. It isn’t to invalidate the opinion, it is criticism of a review which frankly really is very flawed as I said. Andre really is letting his love of Luigi’s Mansion get in the way of rating Luigi’s Mansion 3, putting it on a pedestal when it is a flawed game.

[@Nat988]

Andre talked about the game on its own merits and also compared them to its predecessor (which you should be doing or needs to be done to be able to see what are the things the game improves upon or does right, its naive not do so). Even if Andre didn't compare it to LM1 or 2, his criticism about the combat and the music (which is what you do most in the game and listen too respectively) is very valid and he even shows it in the video when he talks about it. I don't how the overall review gave you the impression that Andre compared LM3 to much to LM1 and not gave enough actual points to what the game does right and wrong (WHICH HE DOES). To me it sounds like you are doing exactly what others are doing, which is to find a "flaw" to not give Andre's opinion credence. So unless you consider a "liked" rating or an 8/10 a bad game because you have ridiculous high standards, you should be able to enjoy this game regardless, which I will.

[@Dracomut]

@@Nat988 I was happy when he did that, but he did not do it enough. Plus still in the end it still felt like he snuffed Luigi's Mansion 3 to some degree since "oh its not like Luigi's Mansion 1", his criticisms of the combat in all honestly began to feel hypocritical with how much he compared the games, since pretty much the exact problems he talked about in 3 were just as plentiful, if not moreso, in 1. I'm giving my thoughts why the review disappointed me. No need to become what you hate and try to discredit others for having an opinion you don't like. If you thought his review was sound then that is fine, I just didn't like it for reasons I have explained.

[@Nat988]

@@Dracomut I disagree on the combat part. Having played LM1 recently, the combat in that game was that the ghost actually put up a fight/moved you around aggressively when being sucked in and there was a strategy/skill to it in keeping the ghost in that state to deplete their health while also avoiding incoming attacks from other ghosts. In LM3, the ghosts doesn't seem to move you as much and the slam move while satisfying, seems to be very powerful and very easy to execute, making the supposed threats not so threatening. Of course LM1 combat is not perfect and doesn't have as many options as 3, plus the series has never been challenging in the first place. Not really an excuse, I like to say that because I read so many comments discrediting the reviewer's opinion with "to nit-picky", "Blinded by nostalgia" or "comparing it too much to LM1/LM2" arguments as a cop out instead of actually providing an explanation, I took yours as another one of those (despite actually putting an effort in explaining your reasoning). So yes, I became what I hate... so I apologize for that.

[@commanderb7291]

As good looking as this is, it wasn't enough to make me buy it. Dark Moon I felt was limited by the 3DS hardware, pegging it a console level game on a handheld, controls felt cramped to me. I honestly think Luigi's Mansion should have been a single game, not a trilogy, the original is by far the best, often being the reason I turn on my GameCube to play.

[@JonathanOber]

11:50ish mark you talk about unraveling the mysteries of the floors while unraveling a mummy ghost...well...played.

[@Harrinsain]

"beyond the expected sucking and blowing, Luigi can flash..." woah there, I thought this channel was family friendly

[@Harrinsain]

just realized someone else already made this joke...now I feel dumb

[@sebs4622]

@@Harrinsain lol it's alright

[@michael55671]

can't wait for this game!

[@juliansalazar7097]

I can’t believe we’re about to get another Luigi’s Mansion. Games are so underrated. I can’t wait.

[@TheDaringPastry1313]

I watched the intro and wonder how the heck Toad got his license, because that dude can't drive. Also, so much character talking in the first of the game ... I wasn't expecting that. haha

[@Murr248]

Everyone in the Mario universe should have a license if they can drive through lava filled castles while hucking bombs and homing turtle shells at each other

[@TheDaringPastry1313]

@@Murr248 but did you see how many things he was hitting in that bus? O_O