Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon

Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon was Luigi's second paranormal adventure to stop King Boo from causing chaos in Evershade Valley and rescuing his older twin brother Mario.

History

One night Professor E. Gadd was working in the Gloomy Manor's Lab. E. Gadd was working on his latest work with his newly found ghostly friends. While he was working with the Greenies, a mysterious figure was traveling across the sky and destroyed the Dark Moon that affected the surrounding area of Evershade Valley. Various Shards of the Dark Moon landed to the Mansions of the Valley and caused a thick purple fog upon the valley. The destruction of the Dark Moon caused the once friendly ghosts to become hostile towards E. Gadd. Seeing the trouble he was about to be in. E. Gadd fled out of Gloomy Manor to his Bunker nearby.

Meanwhile, Luigi was sleeping in his home that he gained from the money from his last ghostly adventure. Luigi was then disturbed from his sleep when his TV started to static and making noise. A curious Luigi went to inspect it when Professor E.Gadd appeared on screen, scaring Luigi in the process. Professor E. Gadd told Luigi he needed his help as the ghosts have become hostile and used his new invention the Pixelator. Luigi trying to escape ended up getting pixelated into his TV to E. Gadd's lab.

Upon his arrival, Professor E. Gadd was happy to see his old friend. He explained to Luigi that he has been continuing his paranormal research, asking Luigi if he also has been adventuring with his "daredevil brother." In fact, E. Gadd since their adventure has become a leader in paranormal research. But E. Gadd decided to cut to the chase and explain to Luigi what their current predicament is. The Professor explains to Luigi how the Dark Moon works, which makes the ghosts in the valley docile. He further explains that the Dark Moon has gone missing. E. Gadd became concerned that if he and Luigi don't solve this mystery the ghosts may escape the valley and terrorize the rest of the world. Luckily, E. Gadd had found a piece of the Dark Moon on his way back to his lab, which means Luigi had to go around the Valley to find the remaining pieces. The plucky Professor makes note that the fragment is corrupted by some sort of energy and used his new invention to fix it. The cleansing of the Dark Moon fragment had cleared up some of the fog surrounding the nearby Mansion. With this, E. Gadd had set the plan in motion for Luigi to the Gloomy Mansion to find the remaining pieces of the Dark Moon. From their, E. Gadd sent Luigi to the Gloomy Manor to find the Poltergust 5000 to defend himself from the hostile ghosts.

Once gaining the Poltergust 5000, Luigi continued to explore the Gloomy Manor. As he continued Luigi also gained a new invention of E. Gadd called the Dark-Light Device, which allowed Luigi to reveal hidden objects. Along the way, Luigi and E. Gadd had discovered that Boos are involved in causing havoc across the land. With this knowledge in mind, Luigi must capture Boos to prevent further trouble in the land along with finding the Dark Moon pieces. As Luigi continued exploring the Manor, he ventured into the basement where he encountered a giant spider. Which Luigi found was being possessed by a Possessor ghost. After a tough battle, Luigi defeated the Possessor and gained a piece of the Dark Moon.

With the second piece gained Luigi returned to the bunker where E. Gadd had uncorrupted the fragment. Once cleaned of its corrupted energy, the fog lifted further allowing Luigi to access the Haunted Towers. Professor E. Gadd informed Luigi of the intricate plumbing system that the Towers had in order to further investigate the Towers and find the third Dark Moon piece. After dealing with some ghosts, Luigi was able to get the plumbing system back up and running. This allowed Luigi to get to the giant tree as it was where the Dark Moon Piece was. Luigi's progress was halted when the ghosts caused the way to the giant tree to be blocked by stealing parts of the pinwheel to open the gate. But Luigi was able to gain them back and find the passage to the top of the Tree. Unfortunately the passage became blocked which could only be found by a key. Professor E. Gadd found in the Tower's records that a key to unlock the passage way is in the Tower's Crypt. Luigi found his way into the Tower's Graveyard where the Crypt was located. In there he found a trapped Toad which E. Gadd recognized that he had some Toads assist him in researching the various locations in Evershade Valley. The Professor explained to Luigi to bring the Toad to hi Pixelator Screens as he couldn't Pixelate both of them at the same time. As Toad and Luigi were exiting the Graveyard, Luigi encounter the Ghosts of the Three Sisters. They attacked Luigi and Toad, but Luigi was able to capture them using the Poltergust 5000. Once Luigi was able to return Toad to the lab, Luigi and E. Gadd had examined the photo that Toad took which allowed them to find the whereabouts of the Key unlock the Tower's hidden Passage to the top of the Hollow Tree. Luigi worked his way to the Tower's pool area, after handling some ghosts, Luigi was able to get the key. Though Luigi's joy was soon halted when a mischievous Polterpup stole the key from him.

As Luigi continued to venture across the Valley and collecting Dark Moon pieces, he encountered 5 Toad assistants that was helping E. Gadd curate each of the different Mansions of the valley. Each of the Toads revealed pictures of where the next Dark Moon piece may be in each of the areas Luigi visited. Luigi also encountered a mischievous Polterpup, who constantly hindered Luigi along the way, eventually he was finally able to capture the tricky pup. In discovering more Dark Moon pieces and getting to the Treacherous Mansion, A newly rescued Toad, gave a picture revealing who the perpetrator of destroying the Dark Moon was none other than King Boo and that Mario was captured by him in a painting again. Luigi traveled to the Treacherous Mansion to defeat King Boo and rescue his brother. The mission was difficult as King Boo opened a paranormal portal that was causing an imbalance on reality. After Luigi stopped King Boo's minions, he ventured into the portal and stopped the last possessor getting the last piece of the Dark Moon. E. Gadd used his pixelator to send Luigi back to the Bunker, although only the Dark Moon piece returned.

King Boo intercepted Luigi's return and brought him to his domain. King Boo was ready to enact his revenge on Luigi and rule the world. Luigi despite his fears fought against the evil ghostly king. After a long and scary battle, Luigi prevailed, returning back to the Treacherous Manor with King Boo's Crown and Mario. Professor E. Gadd arrived reminding Luigi to use the Dark-Light Device to free Mario from his painted prison. With Mario freed, the two loving brothers reunited and Mario proudly congratulated his baby brother. The Toads arrived with the Dark Moon pieces and Luigi and the Toads reformed the Dark Moon. The ghosts of the valley and the ones Luigi had captured had become docile again. E. Gadd freed the ghosts and the ghosts celebrated their restoration with their new friends. Polterpup also approached Luigi in guilt as he felt bad for causing Luigi trouble throughout his adventure. Luigi accepted the playful pup and he embraced Luigi in happiness. With peace restored, the group took a group photo which Luigi has in his home. Luigi proud of his accomplishments, went to take a much deserved rest in his chair. Though he was interrupted by Polterpup who laid on Luigi's lap and the two fell asleep.

Locations Visited

• Evershade Valley
  • Gloomy Manor
    • Missions
      • A-1: Poltergust 5000
      • A-2: Gear Up
      • A-3: Quiet Please!
      • A-4: Visual Tricks
      • A-5: Sticky Situation
      • Confront the Source
      • Gradual Infiltration
  • Haunted Towers
    • Missions
      • B-1: A Job for a Plumber
      • B-2: The Pinwheel Gate
      • B-3: Graveyard Shift
      • B-4: Pool Party
      • B-5: Doggone Key
      • Tree Topping
      • Hostile Intrusion
  • Old Clockworks
    • Missions
      • C-1: A Timely Entrance
      • C-2: Underground Expedition
      • C-3: Roundhouse Brawl
      • C-4: Play Catch
      • C-5: Piece at Last
      • Showtime
      • Outlandish Interruption
  • Secret Mine
    • Missions
      • D-1: Cold Case
      • D-2: Hit Rock Bottom
      • D-3: Across the Chasm
      • Chilly Ride
      • Severe Infestation
  • Treacherous Mansion
    • Missions
      • E-1: Front-Door Key
      • E-2: Double Trouble
      • E-3: A Train to Catch
      • E-4: Ambush Maneuver
      • E-5: Paranormal Chaos
      • Stop the Knightmare
      • Terrifying Invasion
  • ???
    • Missions
      • King Boo's Illusion

Timeline

• The Poltergust 5000 appears, placing this game after the events of Mario Kart DS.
• Tiki Tak Tribe spears appear, likely placing this title after the events of Donkey Kong Country Returns.
• Luigi visits Gloomy Manor for the first time in this game, placing it before other titles where the manor appears.
• Luigi adopts the Polterpup in this game, placing it prior to other games where the Polterpup appears.
• King Boo is recaptured in this game, placing it after previous titles in which he was free.
• In the Japanese version of the game, the Big Boo that appears in this title shares a name with Boolossus. If this character is indeed Boolossus, this title likely takes place after the events of Mario Kart DS, in which Boolossus is seen to still be trapped within a painting.
• King Boo mentions Baby Luigi in this game, placing it at least after the earliest point in which those two characters could've met, Mario Kart: Double Dash!!.