What Games To Consider (March 25th – March 29th)

3DS

March 28th:
–      Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon (3DS Exclusive)
*This preview is based on the EU release, the sequel was released for the US on the 24th.
–      HarmoKnight (3DS e-shop Exclusive)

The Lowdown:

Who knew that Thursdays are such a popular day in the world of Nintendo, eh? Kicking off this week in all three dimensions we have everyone’s other favourite plumber Luigi. Mario’s other half returns with his own ghost busting adventure, Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon – or Luigi’s Mansion 2 for the worldwide release.

It’s been 12 years since Luigi had his own video game world and, if early reviews are anything to go by, it was well worth the wait. Developed and published by Nintendo, the game sees the titular man in green fight against King Boo, who has shattered the Dark Moon into six pieces over the aptly named Evershade Valley, thereby sending Professor E Gadd’s ghosts into frenzy.

Luigi plays the reluctant and timid hero, fighting all the nightly nasties with his Dark-Light attachment and the fan favourite Poltergust 5000 vacuum. As a big fan of the original, this is a game I’d love to get my hands on. Nintendo proved that Luigi was more than just comic relief back in 2001 with the first Luigi’s Mansion, and this game looks set to build upon the same quirky, inventive style of the original.

Thursday also marks the curtain call for HarmoKnight, the new title from Pokémon developer Gamefreak. A western release was confirmed last year after the game established its own niche market when it graced the shores of Japan back in September. It’s a rhythm action platformer in which players must harmonise with the in-game music – which will also feature musical cameos from the Pokémon franchise. Equipped with nothing more than an elegant hammer, you are tasked with jumping and collecting the musical cues in this side-scrolling adventure. While small in concept, the game features a multitude of boss fights and looks to provide good value for money. If you liked Sound Shapes – a fantastic PS Vita game in the same genre – then HarmoKnight might peak your interest with its artsy harmonies.

Price Breakdown based on RRP’s in US & UK:

Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon – $39.99 (£29.97)
HarmoKnight – $15 (£9.95)

Star Recommendation: Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon
Worth Looking Into: HarmoKnight

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