Over a decade on since we first explored the eerie halls of Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, Nintendo has recently tipped its hat in a Direct event, sharing that a visual revamp of the sequel is coming to the Nintendo Switch consoles.
This recent Nintendo Direct left no stone unturned, unfurling a barrage of updates not just for Luigi’s Mansion enthusiasts, but also for the devoted followers of the Super Mario universe.
Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon’s Eerie Legacy
Originally hitting the 3DS gaming shelves in 2013, Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, or Luigi’s Mansion 2 for some, served as the thrilling sequel to Luigi’s inaugural ghostly journey of 2001. This sequel upped the ante with an array of clandestine discoveries and spectral captures, all wrapped up in a fun and fright-filled action-adventure bundle.
The passing years, however, have seen Luigi’s Mansion 3 hog the limelight, with its engaging co-op narrative and a range of competitive multiplayer mini-games.
As the Nintendo eShop sign reads ‘Closed for Business’ for the 3DS and Wii U, the fans of these iconic consoles are finding it increasingly challenging to relive their favourite titles. Much to the delight of Luigi’s Mansion loyalists, Nintendo’s latest Direct divulged the development of a “visually-enhanced version” of Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, eyeing a Nintendo Switch release somewhere in the next calendar.
Though scant details were shared, and no precise release date earmarked, fans can eagerly anticipate revisiting this much-loved solo mission on more contemporary hardware.
Other Exciting Announcements Alongside Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon’s Switch Unveiling
The visual makeover of Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon wasn’t the lone highlight of the latest Nintendo Direct event. A renovation of Super Mario RPG also found its place in the revelations, slated for a Nintendo Switch debut next year. Coupled with a slew of fresh tracks and familiar faces set to grace the upcoming Mario Kart 8 DLC, the June Nintendo Direct was a virtual treasure trove for Super Mario franchise enthusiasts.
As the cherry on top, the iconic Mario siblings are set to star in a new side-scrolling escapade, Super Mario Bros. Wonder. This zany addition to the Super Mario Bros. roster is scheduled for an October 20th release on Nintendo Switch this year. In a nutshell, Nintendo followers, especially those with an affection for the plucky plumbers Mario and Luigi, are in for an action-packed year ahead.
Get ready for Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, coming soon to the Nintendo Switch!
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