Enjoy a thrilling Halloween with Luigi at these haunted game spots!
In the world of Mario, Luigi often finds himself in some of the most haunting and spooky locations. While Mario typically takes on the role of the hero in most games, Luigi steps up to the plate as the protagonist in a series of games that are as eerie as they are exciting.
The Luigi's Mansion series, which debuted in 2001, is where Luigi's haunted escapades began. In the original game, Luigi ventures into a large ghost house, known as the haunted mansion, to rescue Mario from the clutches of ghosts. This mansion, set in Boo Woods, is filled with Boos and other ghostly creatures.
The sequel, Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, released in 2013, features multiple haunted mansions, each with its own unique atmosphere. The first mansion visited by Luigi is the Gloomy Manor, a classic haunted house setting during a storm, inhabited by ghosts like Poltergeists and the Grouchy Possessor boss, a giant spider.
The latest instalment in the series, Luigi's Mansion 3, takes place in a haunted hotel called the Last Resort. Here, Luigi and his companion Gooigi must navigate through spooky levels such as haunted ballrooms, fitness centers, and other eerie hotel-themed locations, all while capturing ghosts with tools like the Poltergust.
Outside of the Luigi's Mansion series, Luigi has also appeared in other haunted or spooky locations. For instance, in Mario Tennis Aces, he encounters Mirage Mansion, a court with floating mirrors that can make the ball appear in another location. In Mario Party Superstars, he navigates the Horror Land game board, a haunted forest that changes depending on day or night.
The racing game, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, features the Twisted Mansion course, a third course in the Flower Cup. This course is set in creepy woods, gravity-defying hallways, and a haunted sewer system. Meanwhile, Super Mario Maker 2 allows players to design their own haunted house levels.
In addition to these games, Luigi's haunted adventures have also extended to other spin-off series. For example, in New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, Luigi encounters haunted levels such as the Haunted Shipwreck, Swaying Ghost House, Which-Way Labrinth, and Spinning Spirit House.
Luigi's Mansion 2 HD, a remastered version of the 2013 game, is set to release on June 27. In this version, the Dark Moon has been shattered, and its shards need to be collected. Luigi's Mansion is also a stage in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and in Mario Strikers: Battle League, he plays soccer in a haunted house stadium called Spooky Mansion.
Throughout these games, Luigi demonstrates his courage and determination, proving that he's not just Mario's lesser-known brother, but a hero in his own right. Whether he's exploring haunted mansions, capturing ghosts, or playing sports in spooky settings, Luigi's haunted adventures are a thrilling addition to the Mario universe.
- On the Nintendo Switch, players can enjoy Luigi's haunted adventures in Super Mario Maker 2, where they can design and share their own haunted house levels.
- In the Mario Kart series, the haunting Twisted Mansion course can be found in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, where racers speed through creepy woods, gravity-defying hallways, and a haunted sewer system.
- Fashion-and-beauty enthusiasts might be interested to know that Luigi's lifestyle includes facing off against spooky opponents in games like Mario Tennis Aces, where he encounters ghostly creatures in the Mirage Mansion court.
- Sports fans can cheer for Luigi in the haunted house stadium, Spooky Mansion, during soccer matches in Mario Strikers: Battle League.
- Food-and-drink aficionados can even join in on Luigi's adventures through the haunted hotel, the Last Resort, found in Luigi's Mansion 3.
- For those seeking a good book to read or entertainment beyond gaming, they can learn about Luigi's heroics in the haunted mansions and beyond, as his exploits continue to expand into various spin-off series, including New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe.
