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Luigi's Mansion 2 HD
Control Schemes Explained: Are There Motion Controls?
Play Time | Graphics Comparison| New Features
★ Mansion Guides | Interactive Maps | 100%
☆ Locations: Gems | Boos | Ghosts | Gold Bones
★ ScareScraper Multiplayer Guide | Solo?!
┗ High Score Boards ▶︎ Missions | SkyScraper
Motion controls can be used in Luigi's Mansion 2 HD (Dark Moon) when looking through windows and walking on tightropes. Check out all of the control schemes, basic controls, vacuum controls, and where you can use motion controls in the game.
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Are There Motion Controls in Luigi's Mansion 2 HD?
Use Motion Controls When Looking Through Windows
Motion controls are making a comeback in Luigi's Mansion 2 HD. They're not used too often during missions, and actions that require motion controls may also be performed with the control sticks instead.
When looking into windows, you can use motion controls to look around the area. Move your Nintendo Switch console or controller to wherever you want to look.
Walking on Tightropes Use Motion Controls
Certain missions have sections that involve crossing tightropes or narrow bridges. You can use motion controls to help balance Luigi as he crosses through these sections.
How to Cross Tight Ropes and Narrow Bridges
Aiming and Pulling Use Motion Controls
When aiming your Poltergust or pulling vaccuumed objects, you can use motion controls to help you intuitively aim in the right direction. You can also use the right control stick for aiming before vacuuming as well as the X and B buttons.
Individual Joy-Cons Not Needed
The motion controls in Luigi's Mansion 2 HD do not require two detached Joy-Cons, since it makes use of the Switch's gyro controls. Those using a Nintendo Switch Lite or a Pro Controller should be able to play the game perfectly well without missing out on any features.
How to Turn Off Motion Controls
| # | How to Turn Off Motion Controls |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Pause the game and select Options/Controls. |
| 2 |  Under Options, set the Motion Sensor to Disabled. |
Although motion controls are automatically turned on when starting the game, you can opt to turn them off through the game settings. Motion sensor sensitivity can also be adjusted in the options menu.
List of Controls in Luigi's Mansion 2 HD
Basic Controls
| List of Basic Controls | |
|---|---|
 |
Move |
+  |
Run |
 |
Look Around |
 |
Look Up / Investigate |
|
Look Down / Dodge |
 |
Vacuum with the Poltergust |
 |
Blow with the Poltergust |
 /  |
Dark-Light Device |
 /  |
Strobulb (Hold A to Charge) |
/ /  |
Power Surge |
 |
Map / To-Do List |
 |
Pause / Skip |
Power Gauge Vacuum Controls
When pulling objects and capturing ghosts, a Power Gauge will appear. Tilt the L Stick towards Luigi in order to pull the ghost and fill this gauge. Once it's full, press the A button, R shoulder button, or the R Stick to successfully vacuum up the object or to get a surge of vacuum power when catching ghosts.
Use B to Dodge Ghost Attacks
Other ghosts may attack while you're vacuuming up their friends. Press the B button while pulling a ghost to dodge attacks. Take note that doing this action depletes the Power Gauge.
Window Controls
| Controls When Looking Through Windows | |
|---|---|
| / / Motion Controls |
Look Around |
|
Reset Camera |
|
Exit |
ScareScraper D-Pad Controls
| ScareScraper Expressions | |
|---|---|
 |
"Hey!" |
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"Help!" |
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"Thank you!" |
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"Good job!" |
The directional buttons only serve as quick dialogue options and can only be used when playing in ScareScraper Mode.
Multiplayer Guide: How to Play ScareScraper
Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Related Guides
Game Mechanics Guides
| All Game Mechanics Guides | |
|---|---|
| Ranking System Explained | How to Save the Game |
| Control Scheme | How to Run |
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