Summary
Fans looking into the files for the newly releasedLuigi’s Mansion 2 HDare spotting some striking similarities to the 3DS version, including a reference to a beloved 3DS feature. The highly-anticipated remake of theLuigi’s Mansionsequel officially launched earlier this week, giving fans their chance to dive back into the spooky Evershade Valley. While the remaster finally made the 3DSLuigi’s Mansionavailable on the Switch, fans have already noticed some flaws withNintendo’s approach towardsLuigi’s Mansion 2 HD. Now, fans have found an oddity within the game’s files.
Nintendo first announcedLuigi’s Mansion 2 HDin June of last year, confirming thatLuigi’s Mansion: Dark Moonwould finally be coming to the Switch. The remake released to respectable reviews, with critics praising the game as a solid modernization of the 3DSLuigi’s Mansiongame featuring enhanced graphics and textures.Luigi’s Mansion 2 HDnotably did not feature any major new additions to the game, with no new enemies or bosses added with the Switch version. However, fans are noticing one unexpected callback to the 3DS version in the game’s files.
A post shared by Twitter user Contendo revealed a particularly unusual aspect of theLuigi’s Mansion 2remake on the Switch. The post showcases the datamined files for the Switch version ofLuigi’s Mansion 2 HD, featuring a nearly identical lineup of files and folders for the Switch version. The folders for the Switch version alsomysteriously feature a “StreetPass” folder, suggesting the Switch game’s files may have once contained the settings for the 3DS function. The new version saw some new folders added, including “guide,” “movies,” and “rumble” folders.
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD Files Contain a StreetPass Folder
The inclusion of the StreetPass folder inLuigi’s Mansion 2 HDseemingly suggests that the game is simply an upscaled version of the 3DS game. Nintendo confirmed earlier this week thatdeveloper Tantalus Media was in chargeof theLuigi’s Mansionremaster, having previously worked on HD versions ofTwilight PrincessandSkyward Sword. The secrecy surrounding Tantalus Media’s involvement is not abnormal for Nintendo, with the studio regularly keeping information about its developers close to the chest.
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HDlaunched amidst a resurgence for plenty of Nintendo’sMariospinoffs throughout recent months. Nintendo debuted the long-awaited remake ofPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Doorlast month to critical acclaim, quickly becoming one of the most highly-touted releases of 2024. The studio also confirmed theMario & Luigiseries is making a comeback,announcingMario & Luigi: Brothershipduring June’s Nintendo Direct. TheMariofranchise has already welcomed back plenty of spinoffs throughout 2024 and looks set to continue the trend.
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD
WHERE TO PLAY
Friendly ghosts turned fiendish?Sounds like a job for Luigi!The magical Dark Moon that hangs over Evershade Valley seems to calm the ghosts that live there. But when it suddenly breaks apart, the once-friendly ghosts become unruly! Luigi must stumble into action and find his courage to restore the Dark Moon to its rightful place in the sky.Pick the mission: Follow leads across a neighborhood of haunted mansions to find the missing shards of the Dark Moon. With a little help from Professor E. Gadd, you can pixelate from his bunker to your destination and get started! (Luigi will…probably be OK on the other side.)Solve puzzle-y mansions: Each mansion has a distinct vibe and tricky puzzles to solve. You’ll have to use your noodle to find your way through.Discover treasures: Use the awesome air-blasting abilities of the Poltergust 5000 to turn every room upside down and build your fortune. Spend it on equipment upgrades and stuff!
