All New Features and Differences in Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD

Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD has a lot of new features and changes compared to the original Ninetendo 3DS version of the game. Read on to learn about new content in the remake and what changes were made in the game!

New Features in Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD

Map Placement Changes

The map is now placed on the upper right corner of the screen in the Switch version, compared to the Nintendo 3DS version, which was on the 2nd screen or the bottom screen.

Dark-Light Device Meter

The Dark-Light Device meter is now placed above of Luigi’s head instead of it showing on the upper right corner of the screen when you use it.

Updated Controls

Since Nintendo Switch controllers have more buttons and a right analog stick, the controls have been updated slightly. All of the old controls still work, though the vacuum controls have been moved from R and L to ZR and ZL.

The right stick can now also be used to aim the Poltergust, but the X and B buttons can still be used to look up and down respectively.

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Remake Changes in Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD

Graphic Changes

3DS Version	Switch Version

The remake version of the game for the Nintendo Switch has enhanced graphic changes, darker but dramatic lighting, and brand new shaders and colors to make the gameplay evens smoother than before.

HD Graphics Comparison: Switch Vs Original 3DS

Minor Text and Name Adjustments

Ooga Booga is now Boothoven

Original	Remake

Some enemies have been renamed in this remake, borrowing from recent Luigi's Mansion titles. One notable example is the Boo you encounter in one of the missions in the Gloomy Manor. Ooga Booga is now renamed Boothoven, a pun on Beethoven, because it hides in a piano.

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Game Over is Now Good Night in ScareScraper

Original	Remake

There is no more "Game Over" message in any game mode in Luigi's Mansion 2 HD. When you fail to complete a ScareScraper, you will get a Good Night message instead, similar to what happens when Luigi loses all his health in the story mode.

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