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| Gamecube - Luigi's Mansion | |
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| Topic Started: Friday Jun 24 2005, 05:16 AM (152 Views) | |
| Falco | Friday Jun 24 2005, 05:16 AM Post #1 |
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Introduction: It is with launch games that will set the standard for a system. They will live on as classics and set the standard for forthcoming games. They are the games that are synonymous with the systems themselves. Super Mario Brothers for the Nintendo Entertainment System, Sonic The Hedgehog for the Sega Genesis. We now venture into superior gaming technology, and fierce competition. And while this may be **** for the developers, trying to one-up the competitor, it's pure heaven for the gamers. Enjoying the limits that are pushed to prove their product is the one to choose. Here we enjoy another great Nintendo console, and it's launch title, Luigi's Mansion. This beautiful game is elegant with graphics, delightful for your ears, and all around fun for the time you play. Graphics: 10/10 I have almost zero complaints here. But lets talk about the positives first. The mansion, and believe me- it's a MANSION, is gorgeous to say the least. Every room delightfully detailed with paintings, candles, chandeliers, carpeting, wallpaper, everything! The ghosts are amazing looking, each one with his or her own characteristics. But the real beauty here is the lighting. It really sets the mood of a haunted house, creeping around with a flashlight, seeing the fog of your breath, you get creeped out, and feel a thud of relief when the lights come on. You even kick up dust when you walk! There's too many little details to even begin to list, but let's just say this game really shows off what's coming. Now for the much overshadowed miniscule problem with the graphics. The Game Boy Horror, first person view mode. This feature lets you zoom in and sniff out clues and secrets, but the zoom is pixilated and sort of ugly, but this feature isn't used much and is easily forgivable given the other features in the game. If you are upset about the GBH graphics, which I think are purposely done like that since it's ahandheld, Luigi has limited technology too ya know, and you're having trouble overseeing it, I have one word for you: Fabrics. Use your vacuum on a tablecloth and you'll be amazed! Sound: 10/10 Spectacular! The tune is great and doesn't get annoying, and you'll find yourself humming along with Luigi. Plus the music changes when you are fighting ghosts, and the such. The sound effects, down to the opening of doors, are great! The scary sounds of thunder aren't over used like I thought they'd be. The noises made when you get hurt, scared, or capture a ghost is great. The voice acting for Professor E. Gadd is hilarious and reminds me of Star Wars creatures. I sort of wish that Luigi would talk more, the same goes for some other characters too but no biggie. I'd rather get on with the game than sit there and listen to some ghost go on and on about whatever ghoststalk about. The soundtrack is nice with lots of bass to give an extra treat to those with a nice home theatre system. Gameplay: 10/10 The most important factor in any game is right here. How enjoyable is this title? When it comes down to it that's the only question that matters. Sure the way it looks, feels, sounds, and I'm sure in the not-to-distant future, the way it smells all helps add to the enjoyment of your experience. But for the most part what it really relys on to be a good game is how it plays. Well Luigi and his flashlight are addicting. Filled with slapstick humor like slipping on a banana peel (no, it is not just a generic example, this really happens) and classic references like the theme to Super Mario Brothers, this game will have you laughing, or at least smiling. But with the great eerie feeling it has to it you will be creeped out and maybe even frightened, if not of ghosts, then of losing this next crucial battle. That's what it's all about. Drawing emotion from the player, or even his audience during the time they play or watch. Video Games are an art form, in my opinion. Art being defined to me as anything that can cause a change in emotion. When you look at a painting, or a sculpture you can feel the mood. When you listen to a sad song, you relate it to something sad in your memory and in turn feel sad, too. And when you play a great video game, you get involved. Be it with the characters or what your doing you are involved. And let's not forget that there is NO load time, ever. Video Games are art, and Luigi's Mansion is a Masterpiece. Control: 9/10 Here's a tricky part. I love the control of this game. A great way to get you used to a new controller is to make you feel comfortable with it and to make you use every feature to familiarize yourself with it. This title gets you into the controller. Almost every single button is used, and pretty frequently too. Some people don't like the complexity of the control system, and it is a little over- whelming at first, but after the training from Professor E. Gadd, and 10 minutes through the mansion, you'll be set. Then they slowly add in more features for you to control, such as the Gameboy Horror, and the Flame Thrower. I personally prefer Standard control to Sidestep, but it is at your choice. The control stick maneuvers our hero throughout this haunted house, and the A button is used for basic actions such as calling out for your brothers, opening a door, or shaking some furniture. The B button turns out your flashlight, while the Right button turns on your vacuum. The C stick maneuvers your vacuum/flashlight around while the X, Y, and Z buttons bring up the map, GBH, and Inventory. The left button comes into play later on for use of the elements. A nice setup that is comfortable to use. Story: 9/10 A strong story that seems to grow in depth the longer you play. I only take a point off for the likeness to a popular movie. You play as Luigi who has won a Mansion in a contest. Mario is to meet you there, but when you get there you find yourself alone. After searching a few rooms you are met by a ghost, but luckily Professor E. Gadd comes to the rescue with his Poltertgeist 3000 which looks a lot like a vacuum cleaner. Now armed, you begin your search for your older brother, while snagging up some ghosts along the way. It seems their spirits have escaped from paintings, but with the help of the Professor it is up to you to catch them, and put them back where they belong! Replay: 6/10 There is a rating system that is based upon how much money, jewelry, and gems you find. Trying to get an A rating may be motivation for the perfectionist out there. There is also a different mansion option once you've beaten the game, but I am told it is the same game with a slightly more powerful vacuum. If there are more hidden features out there, raise the points accordingly but at this point in time, the replay value seems to be based totally upon wanting to play this great game again just for the experience, and hopefully a higher rating. The icon on your memory card save gets a number on it for the amount of times you've beaten it, so maybe, just maybe you'll get a special bonus for beating it in different ways. Overall: 10/10 (no average) Basically this game is spectacular. It looks great, it sounds great, it's fun, it's interesting, it handles nicely, and it's a great way to show off your new system. This game will stick around for years, and I look forward to more titles starring the spotlight shunned brother Luigi. |
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| Mallow | Friday Jun 24 2005, 05:19 AM Post #2 |
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Nice review Special K. I liked this one a lot at ND, but it's even better here! |
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| Severus Snape | Friday Jun 24 2005, 05:21 AM Post #3 |
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That's a good review. The problem I had with LM is that it was too short. It actually took me a while to figure out how to catch the ghosts without taking damage. |
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| Falco | Friday Jun 24 2005, 09:20 PM Post #4 |
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Thanks guys. It does feel better posting it here. |
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| Mallow | Sunday Jun 26 2005, 07:05 PM Post #5 |
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Thank you for posting it. I haven't played it yet, but I'm going to see if I can pick up a copy tonight. |
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| Mallow | Sunday Sep 4 2005, 04:05 PM Post #6 |
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Well, I'm just now playing it, and it's about as good as you say it is. The controls are a little hard to get used to, though. Oh, yeah, I'm stuck at the room where the baby is in the crib, and I don't know what to do. Any advice? |
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| Squirrel | Friday Sep 23 2005, 09:29 PM Post #7 |
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Hmm...I should pick up this game sometime. Seeing as it was a luanch game for the gamecube...and luigi's first real game... |
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| Superdinoyoshi | Sunday Jan 1 2006, 04:37 AM Post #8 |
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Well, I havent played that game since like.... 4 years ago... but in the baby's room, i think you vaccum up all of the toys and whatnot. |
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| Silence_Knight | Tuesday Jan 10 2006, 12:33 AM Post #9 |
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I always liked this game, to bad it's didn't do as well I as would have liked. |
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