| Reception | |
|---|---|
| Aggregate scores | |
| Aggregator | Score |
| GameRankings | 79.43% |
| Metacritic | 78 out of 100 |
| Review scores | |
| Publication | Score |
| Allgame | |
| Edge | 8 out of 10 |
| Famitsu | 34 out of 40 |
| Game Informer | 9 out of 10 |
| GameSpot | 7.9 out of 10 |
| IGN | 7 out of 10 |
| Nintendo Power | 4 out of 5 |
Luigi's Mansion is the most successful GameCube launch title, being the best-selling game of November 2001. The game has sold over 348,000 copies in Japan, and 2.19 million copies in the United States, making it the fifth best-selling Nintendo GameCube game in the United States. It was also one of the first Player's Choice titles of the console, along with Super Smash Bros. Melee and Pikmin.
Luigi's Mansion received generally positive reviews, and reviewers praised the game's graphics, design, and gameplay. GameSpot stated that Luigi's Mansion "features some refreshing ideas" and "flashes of brilliance." The gaming magazine Nintendo Power praised the game for being "very enjoyable while it lasts, with its clever puzzles and innovative game play." GameSpy said that the game features "great visuals, imaginative game design and some classic Nintendo magic." The game was referred to as "a masterful example of game design" by GamePro. Game Revolution stated that "the graphics are quite beautiful and the interesting game mechanics are enjoyable." The American-based publication Game Informer praised the gameplay, and referred to it as "brilliant and up to par with Miyamoto's best." The audio was praised by IGN, who considered Luigi's voice acting as "cute, humorous and satisfying", and GameSpy, who declared that the soundtrack remains "subtle, amusing and totally suitable throughout the game". The Japanese video game publication Famitsu awarded the game with a gold rating, and noted that the control system, while tricky at first, works well.
The game has also received criticism, mainly because of the game's length. GameSpot said that Luigi's Mansion "fails to match the classic status of Mario's adventures" and that the "short amount of time it takes to complete it makes it a hard recommendation." The review, however, also considered that the short length prevents the gameplay and audio from getting tiresome. GameSpy criticized the game's lack in longevity, and they said that the game could be beaten in about six hours. Allgame declared that Luigi's Mansion "ultimately fails to deliver a cohesive gameplay experience over the long-term." Fran Mirabella III of IGN felt that the game was subpar, due to its "predictable, formulaic gameplay". G4's TV show X-Play criticized Luigi's Mansion in their special on Mario games and media, calling the game a letdown for players waiting for the first Mario game on the GameCube. The game placed 99th in Official Nintendo Magazine's 100 greatest Nintendo games of all time UGO listed Luigi's Mansion on their list of the "Top 50 Games That Belong On the 3DS", stating "Recreating this experience on the 3DS in 3D would breathe new life into the ghosts haunting Luigi's prize mansion." It was later announced at Nintendo's E3 2011 conference that a sequel entitled "Luigi's Mansion 2" will be produced exclusively for the 3DS.
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