Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon Makes The Jump From 3DS To Switch In 2024

More 3ds ports/remakes please.

I'm really loving that Nintendo is putting entire franchises on switch now. (Pretty sure the original game is next) At this point Switch is like 10 systems in one.

I wonder if we’ll start seeing more 3DS ports/remakes now that the eshop is closed.

Genuinely thought that was footage from the 3DS version they showed. Think my brain’s melted from realising it was ten years ago.

If it has co-op similar to Luigi's Mansion Arcade, I'm in for a double dip.

I will probably forever be confused as to why they decided to remaster this game before… y’know, the first one, but I am excited nonetheless!

I’ll probably skip this since I already have dark moon on the 3DS. But to those who missed out definitely give this a try.

Is there a good chance they will add more restore points in the levels?

@Waluigi451 luckily, I think we will! Both this and the Apollo Justice Trilogy make me think that a trend is starting

Hype! This is going to be amazing to play on the big screen.

@Waluigi451
I hope so. The DS library is full of great games.

Boo-tiful indeed, I've only ever played (and loved) #3

Skipping since my 3DS copy still functions, but I highly recommend anyone interested to play this! It was my favorite entry until Luigi's Mansion 3 came along.

I never played this one, but I really like the Gamecube original, and the 3rd game is brilliant, so I'm happy to have a reason to finally check this one out. I've heard that its good but more "level" based and a bit simpler? I'm fine with that.

This was a big surprise for sure. Excellent game on the 3DS but hope those visuals look a bit better later on it still looks like it’s on the 3DS soomewhat.

Was so excited thought it was a new game, my wife and I had a lot of fun playing 3, one of the best co-op multiplayer experiences we've ever had. I'm guessing this is single player so I'll probably pass.

It is nice to see, it's a good series and most people play solo.

How about the original Luigi’s Mansion? It’s still stuck on GameCube and 3ds both of which are like the ghosts in the mansion dead and buried.

Anyone know if Next Level is remastering this? I mean I’m assuming they must be

@GameOtaku I mean a double pack would have been the most sensible thing. But you know…. More monies.

I'm miffed that this isn't getting a double pack release a la Pikmin.

This also reminds me that I was so close to completing Luigi's Mansion 2, but I didn't for some reason...

Oh, well. I might as well hold out for the Switch version now.

Glad for those who want this, but the 3ds version is fine for me. I am sure it will look great, but if I am going to get a remaster, I think u get more bang for your buck with Mario RPG….

@Greatluigi Even though we played through this on the 3DS, hoping it will give a different experience on the big screen.
But I can see why many people will skip it, though.

I am STILL desperately hoping they carry over Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask from the 3DS before the Switch is retired

I already have it on Nintendo 3DS and this is not a free upgrade (obviously) so nope. The 3DS version is fine.

Must buy, must buy! Dark Moon has been one of my favorite games for a decade now, and I reached floor 101 in endless ScareScraper two days ago. I can’t get enough of it, and I’m stunned they’re actually remastering it! Pleeeease don’t muck with the ScareScraper like in LM3.

I’m all for 3DS remake/remasters on Switch. Kid Icarus: Uprising next, please!

It's the weakest of the 3 for me but still it'll be nice to have it on Switch, it was a ludicrous decision to remake the original for the 3DS at a time when the Switch was already out and I'd love to see that one come as well

They didn't do the first one because that will likely be on GameCube for Switch Online.

Also, I'm only buying this on digital.

I'm glad this is getting a port, and it would be awesome if Metroid: Samus Returns and/or Donkey Kong Country Returns would get ported too (In DKCR's case, with all the extra content found in the 3DS version, please).

@Sisilly_G Agreed. This seems like a really bizarre decision considering the Pikmin 1+2 release. But then that's Nintendo all over really. Why release a Metroid Prime trilogy when you can just release the first one? 🤣

I'll probably pick it up at some point, I really enjoyed it on 3DS but I didn't finish it as I had other games, would be nice to revisit with upgraded graphics.

I love this game and I sold my 3DS along with all my games so I'll be getting this one again someday.

This should be LM 1and 2 like the Pikmin collection!

Considering how Nintendo "just" rereleased Luigi's Mansion 1 in their eyes on 3DS, I doubt we'll be getting Luigi's Mansion 1 on Switch anytime soon, if at all outside of a direct GameCube port should those games ever come to NSO. Nintendo doesn't generally remaster games multiple times for multiple consoles, generally one remaster and done.

This would be the 2nd 1st party 3DS remaster on Switch after Miitopia.

I don't see any improvement.

This Direct felt like such an acid trip, man. I don't think anyone could have predicted some of these left-field announcements.

I'm glad we're getting more 3DS remastered for Switch, hopefully they could get Samus Returns and A Link Between Worlds remastered as well. I want those games on a home console the most.

Wish they'd done the original first but eh it what it is

This a great 3DS game. I know many will throw it under the bus for the mission structure, but I still really enjoy it. All the clever puzzles and set ups are so good here, hopefully closer to launch we get to see it, and hopefully it looks more like Luigi's mansion 3 graphics wise than the original.

@The_Pixel_King I’m all for 3DS remake/remasters on Switch. Kid Icarus: Uprising next, please!

Took the words right out of my mouth! I mentioned this game on the announcement article yesterday about the coming Direct. With this release I'm so hoping they consider Uprising!

There are 1-2 modest QOL improvements that would really help this game. It also has a GREAT multiplayer. Will keep an eye on this.

so dope, i didn't see this on youtube so this was a surprise 🙂

Aw man, this was the first Luigi’s Mansion game that I played, and the first game that I played on the 2DS that I got about 5 years ago. My nostalgia for this game is REAL. I’m DEFINITELY getting this one.

Never owned a 3DS so I thought I’d never get to play this one. Looking forward to this release.

@__jamiie bit**h gonna bit**h

I was disappointed with this announcement as I wanted it to be either a new game or the first game. The first was my favourite and 3 was excellent but I hated this second one. Wish they would make the games like the first was. I don't mind the humor in the LM3 but I prefer the creepy feeling from the first.

@LordBakemono You can't spell bit*h, bit*h.

Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon is underrated, so I'm happy to see it get another chance.

I loved this game but there's no way I'll play a 2D version of it.

This was a surprise, in fact, there are still some questions about how they'll distribute it. What I can be sure is they won't charge full price for it.
I hope we get more glimpses of what Next Level Games is currently working one day.

@JohnnyMind
To be sure.

This is always a challenge because the game was designed for the double-screen interface so they're not going to just port everything over willy-nilly (the fraughts of getting rid of the second screen; the Wii U at least could pretend to be a DS).

But it's a worthwhile challenge, and I hope they use the item wheel design to port over Wind Waker HD and Twilight Princess HD and Ocarina of Time 3D and Majora's Mask 3D. In fact, port over A Link Between Worlds, even! The 3D functionality is great, but I can imagine it looking gorgeous and not loosing too much from playing in 2D. You're still in a 3D space.

Kid Icarus, Kid Icarus, Kid Icarus... Please... 😭😭😭

@Bizaster They might feel it hasn’t been long enough since they remastered it the first time. I Don’t even think it’s been 5 years yet.

This game looks amazing on 3DS, especially in stereoscopic 3D. One of the prettiest Nintendo games I can think of, across all systems. I fear Dark Moon won’t be quite as special in Switch - but it’ll still be a treat for first-timers.

I loved this game on the 3DS. I'll most likely double dip. Good news

I've never played any game in this series for some reason. If they port the first one to Switch I might give all of them a try.

This is great news. I wonder if we'll see GC version remastered too.