Nintendo Details Multiplayer Mode In Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon
Posted by Andy Green
Update: Nintendo releases footage
Last week we reported that Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon will include a multiplayer mode. Nintendo had done its best to keep the whole thing a secret until recently when multiplayer was listed as a feature on the game's official website. Confusion arose however, as the info bar along the side stated: "No. of Players: 1 player".
Thankfully Nintendo has got its torch out to shed some light on the situation. It has officially been confirmed that Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon will have multiplayer — including a download play element — for up to four people to enjoy. This will include online multiplayer, allowing you to play with others even when your friends aren't nearby.
The fun begins by teaming up with other ghost-busters and entering the Scarescraper full to the brim with all sorts of paranormal goings-on. One of the modes that has been detailed is Hunter Mode, where players take control of different coloured Luigi characters and hunt down ghosts together as a team. There are several floors in the Scarescraper that all need clearing; each floor has a set time limit, so if the ghosts are still there when time runs out then you lose.
Several bonuses and upgrades will be made available along the way depending on how well you all do. You can play through 5, 10, or 25 floors and there will be boss battles at the top of each tower. Difficulty can be adjusted accordingly depending on your experience and style of play and fallen teammates can be revived so you won't have to sit out should you fall.
Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon will be available in North America on 24th March and across Europe at some point in March. It will be available both in physical and downloadable formats.
Are you looking forward to playing some ghost-hunting multiplayer? Check out the brief trailer from Nintendo and let us know what you think in the comments section below.
#1
Captain_Balko said:
Does that mean no Download Play?
#2
Knux said:
Wow, online multiplayer? This could have as much replay value as Kid Icarus: Uprising!
#3
-KwB- said:
Uberexcited
#4
3Dash said:
Sounds good! Still deciding when I'm picking this one up, although this will probably alter my decision.
#5
-KwB- said:
Yeah .. I think Download play will be available
@Captain_Bako
#6
rayword45 said:
I was hoping for mini-games a la DS Mario titles. But this is even better assuming it goes well.
#7
OldMan-Tech said:
That sounds totally cool. Never would've expected it from this type of game!
#8
BlueCosmos42 said:
For anyone who wants to see the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgBmp44ld_o&feature=youtu.be
#9
Dogpigfish said:
Woah, sounds awesome!
#10
Inev said:
This seems pretty interesting, and download play is unexpected, but I doubt I'll use it much.
@BlueCosmos42
Do you see lag when all the Luigis jump together at around the 35 second mark, or is that just my imagination?
#11
ThomasBW84 said:
@Captain_Balko There is download play, so that's been added in the article
#12
Wildfire said:
When all alone
pick up the phone
and call...
Ghostb...I mean... friends to play
Luigi's mansion2!
#13
Marakuto said:
Wow, this is better than I expected. I thought the whole time that it would be tied down to local play, but this is a good highlight to my day.
#14
EaZy_T said:
Nice!
Online and Download Play? That's how all 3DS MP games should be!
#15
FredyGarbagis said:
Left 4 Busting
#16
ultraraichu said:
Just when you have a game all figured out, something like this just grabs you out of nowhere and say Boo!
#17
beatalLiToaD said:
Sounds good. Hope it doesn't mean the single-player campaign will feel too short though.
#18
Nibelilt said:
Toa-? Oh...
I'm also glad to see download mode is a feature. I feel like DS games, and ESPECIALLY 3DS games, never made enough use of it, so it's good to see even one more game with it.
#19
Pikminsi said:
Wow, I'm even more excited now :0
#20
NintendoCat14 said:
Is one of the Luigis Waluigi? Luigi's Mansion 2 will be at least a 9/10 game, certainly.
#21
Boo_Buster said:
This. Is. Awesome.
#22
BlueCosmos42 said:
@Inev Very keen eyes, yes I did actually see a tiny bit of lag there. Lets hope that this wasn't under local play.
#23
Chrono_Cross said:
Let's hope it's not tacked on.
#24
Pierceton said:
Awesome.
#25
X-Factor said:
I WASN'T EXPECTING ONLINE MULTIPLAYER, THIS IS AWESOOOOMMMMMEE!!!!
#26
OldMan-Tech said:
@Chrono_Cross With as many times as its been delayed it better not be tacked on!
#27
StephenYap3 said:
Online Play? I did not see that coming.
#28
zoroarkrules25 said:
This sounds awesome.
#29
MagicEmperor said:
Nice! I was set on buying the game long ago, but this is just ectoplasm on the cake. Go, 'Uigi!
#30
Emaan said:
Multiplayer in Luigi's Mansion? Sounds really cool!
#31
9-Volt said:
Aww... I was hoping for the Mario & Wario Bros. teaming up. Oh well. It's still gonna be a good game. :b
#32
Aqueous said:
Now I'm interested
#33
Odnetnin said:
Online multi? Next Level, I never should have doubted you.
#34
Tsuchinoko said:
Japan finally has a release date! March 20th.
#35
Chriiis said:
Wow, nice.
#36
MrWalkieTalkie said:
Nice, I call Luigi!..... Wait........
#37
Dev said:
It turns out they didn't make a mistake after all, and it has online multiplayer at that! That should really make ghost-hunting interesting.
#38
KodyWB-98 said:
I wasn't really expecting that. Now with this announcement, LM:DM will be a must-buy for me!
#39
sinalefa said:
Sounds really cool. I am specially delighted to hear it is a co-op mode.
#40
Retro_on_theGo said:
Oh my god that's awesome! If I wasn't already excited this is now a day one in the very morning buy!
#41
SheldonRandoms said:
They should have added Mario, Wario and Waluigi together, I mean, they are all voiced by the same voice actor, but still, 4 Luigi's screaming at the same time will be hilarious, and this will be the first new Mario/Luigi game I will play after my birthday.
Also, they should have named the multiplayer mode, LEFT 4 LUIGI
#42
3dsisthebest said:
so that´s why they moved the release of the game...good decision nintendo
#43
ilovegaming said:
I was considering buying it at some point(never played the original) but now I think I want it for sure- as long as it ends up being as good as it looks!
#44
Icefreak45 said:
This could be amazing if done right, regardless can't wait for this to come out ^^.
#45
MeloMan said:
EXCELLENT news. Luigi x Ghostbusters is two of my favorite things coming together and now a multiplayer mode of it? Sign me up
#46
ngamer155 said:
Multiplayer could make this game much more interesting!
#47
Therian said:
Awesome! Can't wait for this game, and the different coloured Luigis will be interested!
#48
Gioku said:
Different colored Luigis? That's weird... I guess it's not too much different from the multicolored Marios in the Super Mario Advance ports of Mario Bros.
#49
Captain_Balko said:
@ThomasBW84
Awesome!
#50
Hokori said:
I'll be picking up a few Nintendo network games this year and try to play online more
#51
NintendoFlow said:
Nintendo never fails when it comes to excitement. They have been doing a great job for 2013
.
#52
clavier141 said:
Before it was between Animal Crossing: New Leaf and this, but now I think I'll have to get both. Go, On-line Multi-player!
#53
erv said:
Online multiplayer? Now I wonder if I should just get a 3ds!
#54
Randomname19 said:
I have a feeling Luigi is going to be the new Navi,Hey!Hey!
#55
Banker-Style said:
I want this game even more now,
#56
blackjim said:
I've had this game reserved at Gamestop since it was announced, and this is just another awesome reason to be more excited!
#57
MeowGravy said:
looks heaps better than i expected!
I'm definetly down for this!
#58
Magnet_Man018 said:
The Raid Mode of Luigi's Mansion, I hope!
#59
LeonChamp said:
IS IT JUST ME OR DID THE GRAPHICS IN THE NGC ORIGINAL LOOK BETTER THAN THIS???
#60
Big-Daddy said:
Sweet! But it feels a bit weird with a bunch of different color Luigi's running around instead of other nintendo characters. But whatever! I love that it has multiplay and i can't wait for it to be released!
#61
X-Factor said:
@LeonChamp Its Just You
#62
DarkNinja9 said:
wow i was kinda bummed when they said march release but online multiplayer? talk about awesome
i cant wait till i can preorder this
#63
Luffymcduck said:
Nintendo? Online multiplayer? Is this even real?
I´m so glad about this. Now I can play Luigi´s Mansion 2 multiplayer with my cousin who lives hundreds of kilometres away from my hometown.
#64
astros75 said:
Cant wait for this game!
#65
Tate24 said:
Awesome sauce