Editing Luigi's Mansion (section)

==Reception==
{{Video game reviews
| title = ''Luigi's Mansion''
| 3DS = true
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| 4P_3DS = 80/100<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.4players.de/4players.php/dispbericht_fazit/3DS/Test/Fazit_Wertung/3DS/1736/83442/Luigis_Mansion.html|title=Test: Luigi's Mansion (Action-Adventure)|website=4Players.de|date=October 22, 2018 |access-date=August 13, 2020|archive-date=June 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220604142813/https://www.4players.de/4players.php/dispbericht_fazit/3DS/Test/Fazit_Wertung/3DS/1736/83442/Luigis_Mansion.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
| Allgame_NGC = 3.5/5<ref name="allgame"/>
| Destruct_3DS = 7.5/10<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-luigis-mansion-3ds/|title=Review: Luigi's Mansion (3DS)|website=Destructoid|date=November 3, 2018|access-date=May 3, 2022|archive-date=May 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220504021805/https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-luigis-mansion-3ds/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| Edge_NGC = 8/10<ref>{{cite magazine|year=2001|magazine=[[Edge (magazine)|Edge]]|title=Review|issue=103}}</ref>
| EGM_NGC = 7.5/10<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamesasylum.com/2011/05/18/in-my-day-egm-was-made-from-trees/|title=EGM – Exquisitely Good Magazine|website=Games Asylum|date=May 18, 2011 |access-date=August 13, 2020|archive-date=October 31, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201031053018/https://www.gamesasylum.com/2011/05/18/in-my-day-egm-was-made-from-trees/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| EuroG_NGC = 7/10<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/r-luigismansion-gc|title=Luigi's Mansion - Review|website=Eurogamer|access-date=May 3, 2022|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110616192153/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_luigismansion_gc|archive-date=June 16, 2011}}</ref>
| Fam_NGC = 34/40<ref>''ニンテンドーゲームキューブ - ルイージマンション''. Weekly Famitsu. No.915 Pt.2. Pg.95. June 30, 2006.</ref><ref name="Famitsu"/>
| G4_NGC = 4/5<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.techtv.com/extendedplay/reviews/story/0,23008,3360029,00.html|title='Luigi's Mansion' (GCN) Review|website=Tech TV|access-date=August 13, 2020|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20011117070555/http://www.techtv.com/extendedplay/reviews/story/0,23008,3360029,00.html|archive-date=November 17, 2001}}</ref>
| GI_NGC = 9/10<ref name="GI"/>
| GamePro_NGC = 4.5/5<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.gamepro.com/nintendo/gamecube/games/reviews/18323.shtml|title=Review: Luigi?s Mansion|magazine=GamePro|access-date=August 13, 2020|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071101101651/http://www.gamepro.com/nintendo/gamecube/games/reviews/18323.shtml|archive-date=November 1, 2007}}</ref>
| GameRev_NGC = B<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/32410-luigis-mansion-review|title=Luigi's Mansion Review|website=Game Revolution|date=November 2001 |access-date=May 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20011122150551/http://www.game-revolution.com/games/gamecube/adventure/luigis_mansion.htm|archive-date=November 22, 2001}}</ref>
| GSpot_3DS = 7/10<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/luigis-mansion-review-old-haunts/1900-6417009/|title=Luigi's Mansion Review - Old Haunts|website=GameSpot|access-date=August 13, 2020|archive-date=June 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220604142812/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/luigis-mansion-review-old-haunts/1900-6417009/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| GSpot_NGC = 7.9/10<ref name="GameSpot"/>
| GSpy_NGC = 75/100<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gamespy.com/reviews/november01/luigismansion/index3.shtm|title=Luigi's Mansion (GC) Prepare to clean house and rescue the world's most famous plumber|website=GameSpy|access-date=August 13, 2020|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20011124130910/http://www.gamespy.com/reviews/november01/luigismansion/index3.shtm|archive-date=November 24, 2001}}</ref>
| HCG_3DS = 4/5<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hardcoregamer.com/reviews/review-luigis-mansion/315508/|title=Review: Luigi's Mansion|website=Hardcore Gamer|date=October 17, 2018|access-date=May 3, 2022|archive-date=May 17, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517054909/https://hardcoregamer.com/reviews/review-luigis-mansion/315508/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| IGN_3DS = 7/10<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/10/11/luigis-mansion-for-3ds-review|title=Luigi's Mansion for 3DS Review|website=IGN|date=October 11, 2018|access-date=August 13, 2020|archive-date=June 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220604142812/https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/10/11/luigis-mansion-for-3ds-review|url-status=live}}</ref>
| IGN_NGC = 7/10<ref name="IGN"/>
| JXV_3DS = 14/20<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jeuxvideo.com/test/936461/luigi-s-mansion-les-fantomes-du-passe-reviennent-hanter-la-portable-de-nintendo.htm|title=Test : Luigi's Mansion : Les fantômes du passé reviennent hanter la portable de Nintendo|website=Jeuxvideo|date=October 11, 2018 |access-date=August 13, 2020|archive-date=August 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200812065604/https://www.jeuxvideo.com/test/936461/luigi-s-mansion-les-fantomes-du-passe-reviennent-hanter-la-portable-de-nintendo.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
| NGen_NGC = 4/5<ref>{{cite magazine|date=December 2001|title=Luigi's Mansion|magazine=[[Next Generation (magazine)|Next Generation]]|publisher=[[Imagine Media]]|issue=84|pages=82}}</ref>
| NGC_NGC = 90/100<ref>{{cite magazine|date=December 2001|title=Luigi's Mansion|magazine=[[NGC Magazine]]|publisher=[[Future plc]]|issue=61|pages=28–37}}</ref>
| NLife_3DS = 8/10<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/3ds/luigis_mansion|title=Luigi's Mansion Review (3DS)|website=Nintendo Life|date=October 11, 2018|access-date=August 13, 2020|archive-date=June 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220604142813/https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/3ds/luigis_mansion|url-status=live}}</ref>
| NLife_NGC = 8/10<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/2010/10/luigis_mansion_retro|title=Luigi's Mansion for Nintendo GameCube review|access-date=October 9, 2010|date=2010-10-09|archive-date=March 20, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220320065822/https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/2010/10/luigis_mansion_retro|url-status=live}}</ref>
| NP_NGC = 4/5<ref name="NP"/>
| NWR_3DS = 7/10<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/48604/luigis-mansion-3ds-review|title=Luigi's Mansion 3DS review|publisher=Nintendo World Report|access-date=October 11, 2018|archive-date=May 17, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517173933/http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/48604/luigis-mansion-3ds-review|url-status=live}}</ref>
| PG_3DS = 3.5/5<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/luigis-mansion-3ds/luigis-mansion-3ds-review-it-needed-to-be-on-switch/|title=Luigi's Mansion 3DS review - "It needed to be on Switch"|website=Pocket Gamer|date=October 19, 2018 |access-date=May 3, 2022|archive-date=May 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220504021757/https://www.pocketgamer.com/luigis-mansion-3ds/luigis-mansion-3ds-review-it-needed-to-be-on-switch/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| SN_3DS = 8/10<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.shacknews.com/article/108172/luigis-mansion-3ds-review-ghosts-suck|title=Luigi's Mansion 3DS review: Ghosts suck|website=Shacknews|date=October 28, 2018 |access-date=August 13, 2020|archive-date=June 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220604142812/https://www.shacknews.com/article/108172/luigis-mansion-3ds-review-ghosts-suck|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| MC_3DS = 74/100<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/luigis-mansion/critic-reviews/?platform=3ds |title=Luigi's Mansion for 3DS Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] |access-date=November 1, 2018 |archive-date=May 15, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220515204919/https://www.metacritic.com/game/3ds/luigis-mansion |url-status=live }}</ref>
| MC_NGC = 78/100<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/luigis-mansion/critic-reviews/?platform=gamecube |title=Luigi's Mansion for GameCube Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] |access-date=January 20, 2006 |archive-date=June 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220604141103/https://www.metacritic.com/game/gamecube/luigis-mansion |url-status=live }}</ref>
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Commercially, ''Luigi's Mansion'' is the most successful GameCube launch title and the best-selling game of November 2001.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/november-software-sales-charts/1100-2833937/|title=November software sales charts|last=Gerstmann|first=Jeff|date=December 19, 2001|website=[[GameSpot]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140325002329/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/november-software-sales-charts/1100-2833937/|archive-date=March 25, 2014|access-date=May 3, 2022}}</ref><ref name="BBC">{{Cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/1666671.stm |title=GameCube sales hit $100m |work=[[BBC]] |date=November 21, 2001 |access-date=December 8, 2017 |archive-date=December 8, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171208231544/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/1666671.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> It sold 257,000 units during its first week on sale in the United States.<ref>{{cite news |title=The Numbers Don't Lie |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/12/04/the-numbers-dont-lie |access-date=5 November 2021 |work=[[IGN]] |date=4 December 2001 |archive-date=November 7, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107134719/https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/12/04/the-numbers-dont-lie |url-status=live }}</ref> According to Nintendo, the game was a large driving force behind the GameCube's launch sales and sold more copies in its opening week than ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' had managed to sell.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.marketwatch.com/story/nintendo-claims-gamecube-sales-outpaces-xbox-ps2 |title=GameCube sales surpasses Xbox, PS2 |first=Mariko |last=Ando |publisher=MarketWatch |date=November 29, 2001 |access-date=December 8, 2017 |archive-date=December 8, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171208231537/https://www.marketwatch.com/story/nintendo-claims-gamecube-sales-outpaces-xbox-ps2 |url-status=live }}</ref> Despite meager sales in Japan at around 348,000 units in total,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.japan-gamecharts.com/gc.php |title=Japan GameCube charts |access-date=November 9, 2007 |publisher=Japan Game Charts |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080308230810/http://www.japan-gamecharts.com/gc.php |archive-date=March 8, 2008 }}</ref> it became the fifth [[List of best-selling GameCube video games|best-selling GameCube game]] in the United States,<ref name="USsales">{{cite web|url=http://www.the-magicbox.com/Chart-USPlatinum.shtml|title=US Platinum Videogame Chart|publisher=The Magic Box|access-date=December 5, 2008|archive-date=October 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009200207/http://www.the-magicbox.com/Chart-USPlatinum.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> with sales of roughly 2.19 million units.<ref name="USsales"/> In total it sold 3.33 million copies worldwide by 2020.{{efn|''Luigi's Mansion'' sales breakdown:
* Japan {{ndash}} 348,918<ref name="japanchartsgc">{{cite web|url=http://garaph.info/softwaregroup.php?grid=S111|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130218072047/http://garaph.info/softwaregroup.php?grid=S111|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 18, 2013|title=Nintendo GameCube Japanese Ranking|publisher=Garaph ([[Media Create]]|date=2007-05-06|access-date=2008-05-29}}</ref>
* United Kingdom {{ndash}} 100,000<ref name="elspas">{{cite web|url=http://www.elspa.com/?i=3942 |access-date=2009-02-03 |publisher=[[Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association]] |title=ELSPA Sales Awards: Silver |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100417223849/http://www.elspa.com/?i=3942 |archive-date=2010-04-17 }}</ref>
* United States {{ndash}} 2.19{{nbsp}}million<ref name="magicboxus">{{cite web|url=http://www.the-magicbox.com/Chart-USPlatinum.shtml |title=US Platinum Videogame Chart |publisher=The Magic Box |access-date=2008-08-03 |date=2007-12-27 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070421003854/http://www.the-magicbox.com/Chart-USPlatinum.shtml |archive-date=2007-04-21 }}</ref>
}}<ref>{{Cite book|title=2020CESAゲーム白書 (2020 CESA Games White Papers)|publisher=[[Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association]]|year=2020|isbn=978-4-902346-42-8|page=241}}</ref> It was also one of the first [[Player's Choice]] titles on the console, along with ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Pikmin (video game)|Pikmin]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/01/23/nintendo-expands-players-choice-line-up|title=Nintendo Expands Player's Choice Line-up|website=IGN|date=January 23, 2003|access-date=May 3, 2022|archive-date=May 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220504021812/https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/01/23/nintendo-expands-players-choice-line-up|url-status=live}}</ref>

Critically, ''Luigi's Mansion'' was positively received, with reviewers praising the game's graphics, design, and gameplay. ''[[GameSpot]]'' stated that ''Luigi's Mansion'' "features some refreshing ideas" and "flashes of brilliance."<ref name="GameSpot">{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/luigis-mansion-review-old-haunts/1900-6417009/ |title=Luigi's Mansion Review - Old Haunts |website=[[GameSpot]] |last=Satterfield |first=Shane |date=November 7, 2001 |access-date=May 3, 2022 |archive-date=June 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220604142812/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/luigis-mansion-review-old-haunts/1900-6417009/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The gaming magazine ''[[Nintendo Power]]'' praised the game for being "very enjoyable while it lasts, with its clever puzzles and innovative game play."<ref name="NP">{{cite magazine|date=November 2001|magazine=[[Nintendo Power]]|title=Review|page=142}}</ref> ''[[GameSpy]]'' said that the game features "great visuals, imaginative game design and some classic Nintendo magic."<ref name="GameSpy">{{cite web |url=http://archive.gamespy.com/reviews/november01/luigismansion/ |title=Luigi's Mansion review |publisher=[[GameSpy]] |last=Williams |first=Bryn |access-date=June 29, 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070626204915/http://archive.gamespy.com/reviews/november01/luigismansion/ |archive-date=June 26, 2007 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> The game was referred to as "a masterful example of game design" by ''[[GamePro]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.gamepro.com/nintendo/gamecube/games/reviews/18323.shtml |title=Luigi's Mansion review |magazine=[[GamePro]] |author=Tokyodrifter |date=November 19, 2001 |access-date=February 6, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080603014508/http://www.gamepro.com/nintendo/gamecube/games/reviews/18323.shtml |archive-date=June 3, 2008}}</ref> ''[[GameRevolution]]'' stated that "the graphics are quite beautiful and the interesting game mechanics are enjoyable".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/gamecube/luigis_mansion |title=Luigi's Mansion review |last=Liu |first=Johnny |publisher=[[Game Revolution]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060511162812/http://www.gamerevolution.com/oldsite/games/gamecube/adventure/luigis_mansion.htm |archive-date=May 11, 2006|access-date=May 3, 2022|df=mdy-all}}</ref> The American-based publication ''[[Game Informer]]'' praised the gameplay, and referred to it as "brilliant and up to par with Miyamoto's best".<ref name="GI">{{cite magazine |url=http://www.gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200111/R03.0806.1027.02128.htm?CS_pid=220001 |title=Luigi's Mansion review |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |last=Reiner |first=Andrew |access-date=June 29, 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071004212916/http://www.gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200111/R03.0806.1027.02128.htm?CS_pid=220001 |archive-date = October 4, 2007}}</ref> The audio was praised by ''[[IGN]]'', who considered Luigi's voice acting as "cute, humorous and satisfying",<ref name="IGN">{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/11/16/luigis-mansion |title=Luigi's Mansion review |website=IGN |last=Casamassina |first=Matt |date=November 16, 2001 |access-date=May 3, 2022 |archive-date=July 10, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220710100703/https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/11/16/luigis-mansion |url-status=live }}</ref> and ''GameSpy'', who declared that the soundtrack remains "subtle, amusing and totally suitable throughout the game".<ref name="GameSpy"/> 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.<ref name="Famitsu">{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/09/12/famitsu-gives-gamecube-gold |title=Famitsu Gives GameCube Gold |website=IGN |date=September 12, 2001 |access-date=May 3, 2022 |archive-date=May 17, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517054908/https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/09/12/famitsu-gives-gamecube-gold |url-status=live }}</ref>

The game has also received criticism, mainly because of its 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.<ref name="GameSpot"/> GameSpot later named ''Luigi's Mansion'' the most disappointing game of 2001.<ref name=bestworst2001>{{cite web | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020803185618/http://gamespot.com/gamespot/features/video/bestof_2001/ | url=http://gamespot.com/gamespot/features/video/bestof_2001/ | title=''GameSpot''{{'}}s Best and Worst Video Games of 2001 | author=''GameSpot VG'' Staff | date=February 23, 2002 | work=[[GameSpot]] | archive-date=August 3, 2002 | url-status=dead }}</ref> ''GameSpy'' also criticized the game's length, saying that it could be beaten in about six hours.<ref name="GameSpy"/> [[Allgame]] declared that ''Luigi's Mansion'' "ultimately fails to deliver a cohesive gameplay experience over the long-term".<ref name="allgame">{{cite web|url=http://allgame.com/game.php?id=34975&tab=review|title=Luigi's Mansion review|publisher=[[Allgame]]|last=Thompson|first=Jon|access-date=April 23, 2023|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100215225722/http://allgame.com/game.php?id=34975&tab=review|archivedate=February 15, 2010}}</ref> Fran Mirabella III of ''IGN'' felt that the game was sub-par, due to its "predictable, formulaic gameplay."<ref name="IGN"/> [[G4 (U.S. TV channel)|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/videos/18977/XPlay_Bad_Mario_Games.html|title=X-Play: Bad Mario Games|publisher=[[G4 (American TV channel)|G4]]|access-date=June 8, 2008|archive-date=April 23, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080423210212/http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/videos/18977/XPlay_Bad_Mario_Games.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> ''Luigi's Mansion'' was awarded the 2002 [[BAFTA Interactive Entertainment Awards|BAFTA Interactive Entertainment Award]] for audio.<ref name=bafta>{{cite web|title=Interactive - Audio in 2002|url=http://awards.bafta.org/award/2002/interactive/audio|website=bafta.org|publisher=[[British Academy of Film and Television Arts]]|access-date=September 27, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150927125149/http://awards.bafta.org/award/2002/interactive/audio|archive-date=September 27, 2015}}</ref> The game placed 99th in ''[[Official Nintendo Magazine]]''{{'}}s 100 greatest Nintendo games of all time.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/article.php?id=7188 |title=100-81 ONM |magazine=[[Official Nintendo Magazine|ONM]] |access-date=February 19, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090223134327/http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/article.php?id=7188 |archive-date=February 23, 2009 }}</ref>

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