Luigi's Mansion turns 25: Is the classic still worth it today?

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In September 2001, Luigi's Mansion was released - a game in which "finally Luigi was the star" and not his older brother Mario. 25 years later, the Golem editorial team looks back at the title and asks: Is the "splendidly animated Nintendo adventure" still worth it today?

The retro gaming editors Sönke Siemens and Benedikt Plass-Fleßenkämper have taken a closer look at the classic for you. Their article appears in Golem's Retro Gaming category and provides the answer to whether the Nintendo adventure is still worth a trip in 2026.

What this means for you: If you missed Luigi's Mansion back then or want to know whether it still works today, it's worth taking a look at the linked Golem article. Anyone interested in the early days of Nintendo's solo titles will find a compact introduction to the anniversary there.

The green plumber steps out of Mario's shadow

The original title of the Golem article gets straight to the point: "When the green plumber stepped out of Mario's shadow." Up until Luigi's Mansion in September 2001, Mario was the well-known main character of the Nintendo world. With this title, his green brother got his own appearance as the protagonist - summarized in Golem's description as "finally Luigi is the star."

The leap from permanent sidekick to main character is precisely the punchline that the Golem title picks up on. Suddenly Luigi is at the front - and Mario is left checking his pockets at home.

"Splendidly animated" Nintendo adventure

In Golem's retrospective, Luigi's Mansion is described as a "splendidly animated Nintendo adventure." The retro gaming authors highlight the animation as a central quality feature of the title - an aspect that stands out particularly for a release in September 2001. Which animation moments specifically impressed and whether the style still holds up 25 years later, you can read in the full article at Golem.

Is Luigi's Mansion still worth it today?

That's exactly the question that Siemens and Plass-Fleßenkämper answer in their retro gaming article. Their summary on the current gaming value of the Nintendo title - including an honest assessment of whether it's worth reaching for the classic in 2026 - can be found in the linked article on Golem.de.

Added value for you: The full article on the 25th anniversary of Luigi's Mansion can be found at Golem.de. Have fun reading!