Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon/Regional Differences

This is a sub-page of Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon.

This article is a work in progress. ...Well, all the articles here are, in a way. But this one moreso, and the article may contain incomplete information and editor's notes. Notes: I deleted the giant table of unsorted text differences, and am adding that info back piece by piece as I categorize it, summarize it, explain it, etc. In the meantime, some stuff will be missing; for the full list of differences, see the earliest revision of this page.

To do: Document EVERYTHING from THIS. Figure out what the symbol represented here as "(something (??))" actually is.

Here are all of the differences between the regional versions of "Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon" (as it's called in North America) / "Luigi's Mansion 2" (as it's called everywhere else).

Gameplay Differences

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Text Differences

There are a lot of textual differences between the North American and European English text.

ScareScraper

There are a few widespread differences that affect lots of text:

1. The ScareScraper is called Thrill Tower (or, occasionally, simply Tower) in the European version.
2. The North American version uses title case in many places that the European version uses sentence case; for example, Most Ghosts Captured in the North American version is Most ghosts captured in the European version.
3. The North American version calls the floors either F1, F2, F3, and so on (or, sometimes, simply 1, 2, 3, etc.), whereas the European version calls them GF (ground floor), 1F, 2F, etc.
4. The messages that Luigi can shout (Hey!, Help!, Thank you!, etc.) are enclosed in quotes in the North American version but not in the European version.
5. A boss ghost in North America is simply a boss in Europe. Same with exit hatch and hatch.

Lines displaying only these differences have been removed from the tables below.

General

HP in the North American version is stamina in the European version. Additional differences:

North America	Europe
This nightmarish skyscraper full of ghostly challenges awaits you and your courageous friends! Can you battle your way to the top?	A nightmarish tower full of ghostly challenges awaits you and your courageous friends! Can you battle your way to the top?
Are you ready?	Ready?
New Highest Floor Reached!	New highest floor!
You ran out of time!	You're out of time!
You reached the top floor in (mode)!	You've beaten Thrill Tower in (mode)!
Brightens the Place Up	Torch Bearer
MVP	Master Tracker

Game setup

North America	Europe
Once one or more players have joined your game, press the A Button to start.	Once your team's ready, press the A Button to start.
Preparing to start game. Don't turn the power off.	Preparing to start game... Please don't turn off the power.
Searching for ScareScrapers...	Searching for games...
Touch the screen to answer!	Touch here to answer.
Create a ScareScraper for players to join.	Create a game for players to join.
Create a game for other players to join via Download Play from the HOME Menu.	Create a game for other players to join via Download Play on the HOME Menu.
Play with a group of nearby friends who have Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon or a limited version of ScareScraper acquired via Download Play.	Play with a group of nearby friends who each have either a copy of Luigi's Mansion 2 or a limited version of Thrill Tower acquired via Download Play.
Play a limited version of ScareScraper with nearby friends who don't have Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon.	Play a limited version of Thrill Tower with friends who don't have a copy of Luigi's Mansion 2.
Connect to Nintendo Network, and play with others online.	Connect to Nintendo Network and play with others online.
Play with ghost hunters from your friend list.	Play with ghost trackers from your friend list.
Play with ghost hunters from all over the world.	Play with ghost trackers from all over the world.
Quitting will close this ScareScraper. Are you sure you want to quit?	If you quit, the game will end for all players. Quit game?
Create ScareScraper	Create Game
The Host has disconnected, so the ScareScraper is closed.	The host has disconnected, so this tower has been closed.

Connection messages

North America	Europe
To use this feature, you must accept the terms of the Nintendo 3DS Service User Agreement. In the Systems Settings, select Internet Settings > Other Information > User Agreement and agree to the terms.	To use this feature, you must accept the terms of the Nintendo 3DS Service User Agreement and Privacy Policy. In System Settings, select Internet Settings > Other Information > User Agreement and agree to the terms.
Either the network is experiencing high traffic volumes or the service is down. Please try again later. For help, visit support.nintendo.com.	Either the network is experiencing high traffic volumes or online services are down. Please try again later. If the problem persists, please contact your local customer support centre. For contact details, check the Operations Manual or visit support.nintendo.com.
A wireless-communication error has occurred. Please make sure the wireless switch is enabled.	Wireless communication is currently disabled. Please push the wireless switch to enable wireless communication.
No access point found.	No access point in range.
Download Play is not possible using a Nintendo 3DS client that has an old system version.	Download Play is not possible with players using an old system version. All players should make sure they have the latest system version by selecting System Update from Other Settings in the System Settings.
The connection has been lost!	Connection error.
Game session is no longer available.	Connection error.

Modes

Players can choose between Rush mode, Hunter mode, Polterpup mode and Surprise mode.

North America	Europe
ScareScraper Type	Mode
Find the exit before time runs out! Search objects and defeat ghosts to extend your time limit!	Find the hatch before time runs out! Extend the time limit by getting timepieces from objects and ghosts.
Hunt down ghosts and use effective teamwork to clear each floor as quickly as possible!	Use effective teamwork to hunt down ghosts and clear each floor as quickly as possible!
Track down Polterpups with your Dark-Light Device, and capture every last one of those pesky mutts!	Track down Polterpups with your Dark-Light Device and capture every last one of those pesky mutts!
Make your way to the top without knowing what kind of challenge will show up next!	Make your way to the top unaware of what challenge you'll face next!
Mode Settings	Tower Settings

Game Lengths

Players can choose between a five-floor ScareScraper, a ten-floor one, a 25-floor one and an endless one.

North America	Europe
Ideal for four experienced players. Virtually impossible on your own, but do you have the guts to try it tandem?	Ideal for four experienced players. Virtually impossible on your own, but do you have the guts to take it on as a duo?
Recommended for two or three players, but you can fly solo if you think you've got the skills.	Recommended for two or three players, but go it alone if you're feeling bold.
Ideal for solo players or for a group of inexperienced players looking to practice.	Ideal for playing solo or for a group of inexperienced players wanting to get some practice in.
Climb an endless ScareScraper with an ever-increasing difficulty!	Go on an endless and increasingly difficult journey up Thrill Tower!

Hints

Specifically, the ones that are displayed on the loading screen.

North America	Europe
Touch the map to place a marker that other players can see.	Touch the map to place a marker for the other players to see.
Fully charge the flashlight to stun several ghosts at once!	Use a fully charged Strobulb flash to stun several ghosts at once!
Press (X button) to revive a nearby fallen teammate.	To revive fallen teammates, stand over them and press (X button).
Teleporter wardrobes can help you strategically navigate the floor.	Teleporter wardrobes can help you navigate the floor strategically.
Melons and jack-o'-lanterns may have surprises inside!	Melons and jack-o'-lanterns may have surprises hidden inside!
The more Red Coins you get, the better your chance of winning the bonus spin!	The more red coins you get, the better your chance of winning the bonus spin!
Upgrades for equipment are earned by your entire team!	Equipment upgrades are awarded to the entire team!
The Restorator converts captured ghosts into hearts!	The HealVac converts captured ghosts into hearts!
The power of a Poltergust x2 or x3 makes capturing ghosts a breeze!	With the power of a Poltergust x2 or x3, catching ghosts is a breeze!
Invisible illusions can't hide from Dark-Light Goggles!	Dark-Light Goggles allow you to see the invisible!
Find a map power-up to see the entire floor layout before taking a single step!	Getting your hands on a map lets you see the layout of the entire floor!
Capture ghosts with a well-timed (A button) press to get extra treasure!	Capture ghosts with a well-timed A-Pull to get extra treasure!
Take on taller ScareScrapers for more chances to find rare boss ghosts!	The taller the tower, the greater your chances of coming across rare boss ghosts.
Ghosts love to hide! Keep an eye out for shaking furniture!	Ghosts love to hide. Keep an eye out for shaking furniture!
A special encounter awaits every five floors!	A special encounter awaits you every five floors!
Rescue friends from carpet traps by pulling on the corner tassels!	Rescue teammates from carpet traps by pulling on the corner tassels!
If a ghost has a paranormal shield, watch the color of the Power Gauge!	If a ghost has a paranormal shield, watch the colour of the A-Pull meter!
The faster you activate the exit hatch, the more treasure you'll get!	The faster you activate the hatch, the more treasure you'll get!
Extend time by finding timepieces while searching for the goal room.	Collect timepieces to extend the time limit while you look for the hatch!
It'll take more than one ghost hunter to capture a big Polterpup!	It'll take more than one ghost tracker to hold on to a big Polterpup!
Use the Dark-Light Device to find the trails leading to the hiding Polterpups!	Use the Dark-Light Device to find the trails that lead to hiding Polterpups!

Events

Europeans seem to dislike crediting players by name...

Events

North America	Europe
Curse has been lifted!	Curse lifted!
A team member has been CURSED!	A teammate has been CURSED!
(Player) captured a Polterpup!	Polterpup captured!
(Player) found a Polterpup!	Polterpup found!
(Player) cleared a room!	Room cleared!
(Player) captured the boss ghost!	Boss captured!
(Player) collected a timepiece!	Time extended!
(Player) acquired a map!	Map acquired!
(Player) found the boss ghost!	Boss found!
(Player) fainted!	Teammate fainted!
(Player) left the game.	Teammate left the game.
(Player) acquired a key!	Key collected!
(Player) was revived!	Revived!
(Player) collected a Red Coin!	Red coin collected!
(Player) found a Polterpup!	Polterpup found!
(Player) found a timepiece!	Time extended!
(Player) acquired a map!	Map acquired!
(Player) found the boss ghost!	Boss found!
(Player) acquired a key!	Key collected!