Luigi, Mario’s neglected brother, plays Luigi’s Mansion. While reading his mail, Luigi discovered he had won a mansion in a contest. Strangely, he never played. Curious, he calls his brother Mario to meet him at the house. Luigi searches the house in a dark, terrifying jungle but can’t find Mario. Luigi, confused, sees ghosts in the mansion. Professor E. Gadd, a scientist, explains and gives him the Poltergust 3000. Luigi must now vacuum up ghosts in the mansion’s many rooms.
Explore, solve riddles, collect cash/gems/jewels/coins, and meet bosses. Luigi’s vacuum can capture ghosts in this strange mansion. Spirits won’t go quietly. You must fight and pull your target back with your vacuum. You must fight the house’s ghosts and unlock more rooms with the keys you find as you progress. Your vacuum can also shoot fire, water, or ice. However, the treasure is everywhere. Check everything for coins and paper money—you might find enough to buy Luigi his mansion. As you explore the strange mansion, it becomes clear that something evil is happening there. Will you ever see Mario? Gamecube and 3DS versions differ slightly. Coins last longer after being hit, and there is a local co-op with Gooigi. This new control option adds a boss rush mode, an achievement list, and Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon’s Strobulb flashlight. Hidden Mansion 3DS follows Gamecube’s PAL changes.