Work Together With Your Goo Friend In ‘Luigi’s Mansion 3’

Coming out of E3 this year, Luigi’s Mansion 3 might have been the biggest surprise of the show for me. The obvious level of improvement from an already fantastic second game was immediately apparent, partially due to the inclusion of Gooigi, Luigi’s gooey clone. Used to solve puzzles that Luigi can’t access himself, having this unexpected partner adds an extra layer to the complexity of the game. But perhaps more important is the ability to play the game side-by-side with another player. We had a chance to extensively play through some of the game’s co-op features as we dug deeper into the haunted halls of Luigi’s latest adventure.

Attempting to climb a seemingly endless set of stairs in pursuit of an evil gardening ghoul, Luigi continuously has his bravery put to the test. Outside of the ghosts using the environment to their advantage with different possession tricks, the mansions of the past were typically static. That’s clearly not the case this time around, as the haunted plant begins to tear through the staircase that everyone’s second favorite plumber is attempting to climb. Usually, his tools from the previous games such as his ghost sucking Poltergust, his stunning flashlight and his ability to barely hold himself together are enough to push through. However, there are times where doing so would be impossible alone, which is where Gooigi comes into play.

When trying to find alternate routes through the hotel, Gooigi’s assistance is invaluable. Generally, the second player can shorten the time it takes to clear a room, whether its smashing broken objects to reveal treasure, tag teaming powerful ghosts or working on separate opponents to lessen the workload. Other times though, important pathways may be blocked by a gates or drains that a person of a solid consistancy wouldn’t be able to push through. As if Gooigi was born for this very purpose, his permeability allows him to squeeze into areas that Luigi can’t get to, helping our hero advance further than he could on his own. Ultimately, Luigi’s still in charge, so he can call back Gooigi to his backpack at any time and is the only one that can open doors. What, did you think he’d be outshined in his own game?

Allowing the story mode to be played completely in co-op adds a whole filmy layer of excitement to a game we were already thrilled about. Are you planning on tackling Luigi’s next adventure on your own or with a jiggly pal? Let us know in the comments as we anxiously anticipate Luigi’s Mansion 3‘s October 31 release.