Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon/Regional Differences

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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.

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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.

General

These are mostly related to save files and game settings.

North America	Europe
(B button) Done	(B button) Back
Aim For: (gold money bag icon) (number)	Aim for: (gold money bag icon) (number)
Select a File	Select a file.
Failed to delete one or more profiles.	Failed to delete one or more files.
Failed to delete profile.	Failed to delete file.
Save data could not be loaded. Hold down the POWER Button to turn off the power, and then turn it on and try again.	Save data could not be loaded. Hold down the POWER Button to turn off the power, then turn it on and try again.
Save data could not be deleted. Hold down the POWER Button to turn off the power, and then turn it on and try again.	Save data could not be deleted. Hold down the POWER Button to turn off the power, then turn it on and try again.
If the problem persists, please check the Operations Manual or visit support.nintendo.com.	If the problem persists, please contact your local customer support centre. For contact details, check the Operations Manual or visit support.nintendo.com.
Going back will reset your settings.	Going back will reset your settings. Go back?
Once you delete the profile, it cannot be restored. Are you sure you want to delete this profile?	Deleted save data cannot be restored. Are you sure you want to delete this file?
Delete all Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon save data?	Delete all save data for Luigi's Mansion 2?
If you delete the save data, you will permanently lose all progress. Are you sure this is OK?	If you delete your save data, you will permanently lose all progress. Are you sure this is okay?
Empty Profile	No save data
The Dark Moon has shattered, Luigi! We need to find it and restore peace to Evershade Valley, posthaste!	The Dark Moon has shattered, Luigi! We need to find it and restore peace to Evershade Valley, post-haste!

Game settings

North America	Europe
Adjust 3D Depth	Adjust 3D depth
-Look Up -Interact	– Look up – Interact
Charge Flashlight	Flash with torch
Use Dark-Light (Once acquired)	Use Dark-Light (once acquired)
-Look Down -Run (While moving) -Dodge (While capturing)	– Look down – Run (while moving) – Dodge (while capturing)

Missions

Mansion A: Gloomy Manor

North American Name	European Name	North American Description	European Description
A-2 Gear Up		Now that you're properly equipped, let's find those Dark Moon pieces! Paranormal readings are stronger in the north rooms of the Gloomy Manor, so we should start our search there.	Now that you're equipped, let's get on with finding those Dark Moon pieces! Paranormal readings are stronger in the north rooms of the Gloomy Manor, so we should start our search there.
A-3 Quiet Please!	A-3 Quiet, Please!	According to the Parascope, the ghostly activity in the north section of the Gloomy Manor is increasing! Now that you've recovered the gears, we should be able to investigate.	According to the Parascope, ghostly activity in the north of the Gloomy Manor is increasing! Now that you've recovered the gears, we'll be able to investigate.
A-5 Sticky Situation		Clean up those darn spiderwebs! They're blocking our progress AND they ruin the furniture AND they're just plain gross!	Clean up those darn spiderwebs! They're blocking our progress AND they're ruining the furniture AND they're just plain gross!
A-(Skull) Confront the Source		This paranormal reading is off the charts! I don't know what's down in that Cellar, but it's not happy. Why don't you...uh...investigate?	This paranormal reading is off the charts! I don't know what's down in that cellar, but it's not happy. Why don't you, uh...investigate?

Mansion B: Haunted Towers

North American Name	European Name	North American Description	European Description
B-1 A Job for a Plumber		The towers' machinery isn't active. I'm guessing the ghosts broke it already. We need to get the Hydro Generator running before we can search for the next Dark Moon piece.	The towers' machinery isn't active. My guess is that some ghosts have broken it. We need to get the hydro generator running so we can search for the next Dark Moon piece.
B-3 Graveyard Shift		It's time to repair that pinwheel lock! Once that's done, you should be able to get inside the Hollow Tree and look for the passageway to the top.	It's time to repair that pinwheel lock! Once that's done, you should be able to get inside the hollow tree and look for the passage to the top.
B-4 Pool Party		The Toad you rescued in the Crypt managed to bring back a snapshot from my tridimensional security camera! Let's take a look at it.	The Toad you rescued in the crypt managed to bring back a snapshot from my tridimensional security system! Let's take a look at it.
B-5 Doggone Key	B-5 That Dog, the Key Hog	A very frisky spectral pooch took the special key that we need! Track the dog down and get that key!	A very frisky spectral pooch took the special key that we need! Track the dog down and get that key back!
B-(Skull) Tree Topping		We've finally got our mitts on that elusive special key! Now we've just got to get to the treetop and grab the Dark Moon piece.	We've finally got our mitts on that elusive special key! Now we just need to get to the treetop and grab the Dark Moon piece.

Mansion C: Old Clockworks

North American Name	European Name	North American Description	European Description
C-2 Underground Expedition	C-2 Underground Trek	The special compass revealed another path to the underground! Let's hope those ghosts didn't hide the clock hands too well.
C-4 Play Catch	C-4 Ghosty in the Middle	Well, we've recovered the minute hand, but the hour hand is still missing. I've detected some signals in the Clockworks Court, so let's start our search there.	Well, we've recovered the minute hand, but the hour hand is still missing. I've detected some signals in Clockworks Court, so let's start our search there.
C-5 Piece at Last		There's one last clock part we need to find before we can fix the Clock Tower Gate, and I think I know where it is!	There's just one last clock part we need to find before we can fix the clock tower gate, and I think I know where it is!
(Skull) Showtime	(Skull) Show Time	We finally have everything we need to reach the top of the Clock Tower! But first, let's check the security image that the Toad brought with him.	We finally have everything we need to reach the top of the clock tower! But first, let's check the security image that the Toad brought back with him.

Mansion D: Secret Mine

North American Name	European Name	North American Description	European Description
D-1 Cold Case		I can't seem to get a hold of my Toad assistant at the Chalet. He's probably napping in front of the fireplace again. It's so hard to find good help these days!	I can't seem to get hold of my Toad assistant at the chalet. He's probably napping in front of the fireplace again. It's so hard to find good help these days!
D-2 Hit Rock Bottom		According to the Toad assistant, ghosts—Boos especially—have been very active in the mine. Perhaps the security-camera photo will tell us what they're up to.	According to the Toad assistant, ghosts – Boos especially – have been very active in the mine. Perhaps the security image will tell us what they're up to.
D-3 Across the Chasm		Success! The Parascope has located both the Dark Moon piece and the possessor that has it. But you'll have to cross the chasm and reach the other side to find them!	Success! The Parascope has located both the Dark Moon piece and the Possessor ghost that has it. But you'll have to cross the chasm and reach the other side to find them!
D-(Skull) Chilly Ride		Bingo! I've found the possessor ghost hiding in the Workshop! And if we've learned anything, it's that where there are possessors, there are Dark Moon pieces!	Bingo! I've traced the Possessor to the workshop! And if there's one thing we know by now, it's that where there are Possessors, there are Dark Moon pieces!

Mansion E: Treacherous Mansion

North American Name	European Name	North American Description	European Description
E-1 Front-Door Key	E-1 Front Door Key	The paranormal activity in this mansion is completely off the charts! Stay on your toes, and start looking for the Dark Moon piece.
E-3 A Train to Catch		The Toad curators brought a security-camera image back with them. Maybe it'll give us some clues about the next Dark Moon piece.	The Toad curators brought a security camera image back with them. Maybe it'll give us some clues about the next Dark Moon piece.
E-4 Ambush Maneuver	E-4 Ambush Manoeuvre	Luigi, King Boo is in the Train Exhibit! Let's strike now, while we have the element of surprise! Get in there, defeat King Boo, and rescue Mario!	Luigi, King Boo is in the train exhibit! Let's strike now while we have the element of surprise! Get in there, defeat King Boo and rescue Mario!
E-5 Paranormal Chaos		I'm getting strange paranormal readings on the Terrace. We'd better send you in to inspect the place.	I'm getting strange paranormal readings from the terrace. We'd better send you in to inspect the place.
E-(Skull) Stop the Knightmare		The portal on the Terrace is still open, but we've got to hurry. Button up those overalls, my boy! It's time to battle King Boo!	The portal on the terrace is still open, but we have to hurry. Button up those dungarees, my boy! It's time to battle King Boo!

King Boo's Illusion

North American Name	European Name	North American Description	European Description
(Skull) A Nightmare to Remember	(Skull) Shatter the Illusion	This is it, Luigi. It's time to stop King Boo for good and rescue your brother.	This is it, Luigi. It's time to rescue your brother and stop King Boo for good!

Area names

The floor each area appears on is listed here for reference.

Mansion A: Gloomy Manor

Floor	North American Name	European Name
First floor	Front Yard	Front Garden
First floor	Mudroom	Side Entrance
First floor	Mudroom Exterior	Forgotten Garden
First floor	Guard Hall	Guarded Corridor
First floor	Foyer	Main Hall
First floor	Coatroom	Cloakroom
First floor	Common Hall	Downstairs Corridor
Second floor	Master Hall	Upstairs Corridor
Second floor	Parlor	Parlour

Mansion B: Haunted Towers

Floor	North American Name	European Name
First floor	Haunted Towers Entrance	Towers Entrance
First floor	East Hall	East Hallway
Third floor	Family Room	Family Area
Third floor	Rumpus Room	Play Room
Fourth floor	West Hall	West Hallway
Fourth floor	Crow's Nest	Walkway
Fourth floor	Toolshed Stairs	Tool Shed Stairs

Mansion C: Old Clockworks

Floor	North American Name	European Name
First floor	Canyon Stairs	Ravine Stairs
First floor	Service Elevator	Service Lift
Second floor	Clockmaker's Chambers	Clockmaker's Room
Basement 1	Canyon Hall	Ravine Passage
Basement 1	Canyon Narrows	Ravine Narrows
Basement 1	Synchronization Room	Synchronisation Lab

Mansion D: Secret Mine

Floor	North American Name	European Name
Basement 1	Skip Slope	Icy Slope
Basement 1	Drift Hall	Drift Passage
Basement 1	Prospector's Crossing	Prospector's Path
Basement 1	Terminal	Station
Basement 3	Deep Hall	Deep Passage

Mansion E: Treacherous Mansion

Floor	North American Name	European Name
First floor	Dark Age Exhibit	Dark Ages Exhibit
First floor	Restrooms	Toilets
Basement 1	Bottom of Well	Bottom of the Well
Basement 1	Guard Tunnel	Guarded Tunnel

Upgrades and achievements

The North American version uses title case in many places that the European version uses sentence case; for example, "Spectral Mass Updated!" in the North American version is "Spectral mass updated!" in the European version. These differences are not listed below.

North America	Europe
You have unlocked Endless (mode) Mode!	You have unlocked the "Endless" option in (mode) mode!
(Dark light level 3 icon) Dark-Light Level 3	(Dark light level 3 icon) Dark-Light level 3
(Dark light level 2 icon) Dark-Light Level 2	(Dark light level 2 icon) Dark-Light level 2
(Power gauge level 3 icon) Power Gauge Level 3	(Power gauge level 3 icon) A-Pull level 3
(Power gauge level 2 icon) Power Gauge Level 2	(Power gauge level 2 icon) A-Pull level 2
You have unlocked all upgrades!	You've unlocked all upgrades!
New Boo Collected!	New Boo captured!
New Ghost Collected!	New ghost captured!
Treasure Earned!	Treasure collected!
Upgrade Reached!	Upgrade earned!
Complete more missions in the Gloomy Manor to unlock ScareScraper mode!	Complete a certain number of missions in the Gloomy Manor to unlock the Thrill Tower multiplayer mode!

Vault

North America	Europe
Weight: (number)	Spectral mass: (number)
Total weight: (number)	Total mass: (number)
Heaviest weight: (number)	Heaviest mass: (number)
Ghostly residents of Evershade Valley that you have captured.	The ghostly residents of Evershade Valley that you have captured.
Special ghosts captured within the uncanny floors of the ScareScraper.	Special ghosts captured within the mysterious floors of Thrill Tower.
This special container was specially designed to hold Boos. For everyone's sake, try to capture every last one of them!	This special container was expressly designed to hold Boos. For everyone's sake, try to capture every last one of them!
Look at all of the unique gems you've found throughout the mansions of Evershade Valley.	Look at all the unique gems you've found throughout the mansions of Evershade Valley.
The ghosts you've captured for E. Gadd's research are held here. You can view a specimen of each ghost type you've captured and read some of E. Gadd's research notes.	All the ghosts you've captured are held here. You can view a specimen of each ghost type and read the notes E. Gadd has compiled.
Boos captured	Captured Boos

Ghosts

Ghosts that appear more than once in the single-player game have singular names in the North American version and plural names in the European version; those are not listed below except for those whose description is also different.

North American Name	European Name	North American Description	European Description
Greenie	Greenies	They like to tinker with things they shouldn't and wield everyday objects as weapons. First, find a way to disarm them, then stun them with your flashlight when the time is right.	They like to tinker with things they shouldn't and wield everyday objects as weapons. First, find a way to disarm them, then stun them with your torch when the time is right.
Slammer	Slammers	They might look like ruthless brutes, but these tender fellers have a heart of gold under normal circumstances. Just don't let them give you a round of applause!	They might look like ruthless brutes, but these ghosts usually have a heart of gold. Right now, though, they ARE ruthless brutes, so watch out for shockwaves when they clap!
Sneaker	Sneakers	These ghosts are swift and cunning. They love to turn invisible and sneak up behind the targets of their pranks, so use the Dark-Light Device to catch them in the act!	These ghosts are swift and cunning. They love to turn invisible and sneak up behind the targets of their pranks, so use the Dark-Light Device to catch them out!
Creeper	Creepers	These gooey ghosts just love to cuddle, and they'll never want to let you go. But after the Dark Moon broke apart, they forgot about the cuddling part. Watch out for them on floors and ceilings!	These gooey ghosts love to cuddle and hold you tight. But when the Dark Moon broke apart, they forgot about the cuddling part. Watch out for them above and below!
Sister Lucinda	Sister Melinda	The youngest of the fabled Three Sisters. Her hobbies include playing with her mirror and annoying her older sisters by pointing out their many flaws.
Sister Belinda		One of the fabled Three Sisters. According to her sister Herlinda, she's the eldest of the three. She is an expert on flowers and plants and loves gardening.	One of the fabled Three Sisters. According to her sister Herlinda, she's the eldest. She is an expert on flowers and plants, and loves gardening.
Sister Herlinda		One of the fabled Three Sisters. According to her sister Belinda, she's the eldest of the three. Her hobbies include comparing herself to flowers and looking in the mirror.	One of the fabled Three Sisters. According to her sister Belinda, she's the eldest. She thinks she's prettier than a flower and spends all her time looking at herself in her mirror.
Gobber	Gobbers	Their appetite is...ah...formidable. With stomachs that lack physical boundaries, they won't hesitate to devour everything around them! Be wary of the puddles of...goo.	Their appetite is formidable, and given that their stomachs have no physical boundaries, they just devour everything around them! Be wary of the puddles of goo.
Poltergeist	Boffins	These big-headed know-it-alls have swollen brains (and egos) that afford them telekinetic power. Sadly, their sense of humor seems to be underdeveloped.	These big-headed know-it-alls have swollen brains (and egos) that afford them telekinetic power. Sadly, this seems to come at the cost of a sense of humour.
Strong Greenie	Strong Greenies	The crystals of the mine have really changed these charming fellows. They're now much stronger and more able to get into shenanigans. Don't let them get equipped!	The crystals of the mine have really changed these charming fellows. They're now much stronger and able to get up to all manner of shenanigans. Don't let them get equipped!
Strong Slammer	Strong Slammers	Whoever strengthened these bullies by putting them into the crystals had only one thing in mind: creating ghosts strong enough to crush rocks into dust with a single blow.	Whoever put these bullies into crystals had only one thing in mind: creating ghosts strong enough to crush rocks into dust with a single blow.
Strong Hider	Strong Hiders	Now that these ghosts have been augmented by the crystals, capturing them is even trickier. It's best to wait until they show themselves to stun them.	Now that these ghosts have undergone crystal augmentation, capturing them is a real nightmare. It's best to wait for an opening before trying to stun them.
Strong Sneaker	Strong Sneakers	This guy is trouble! He's tougher and meaner than a normal sneaker, and all those marks on his body are downright bristling with power!	These guys really mean trouble! Tougher and meaner than normal Sneakers, and all those marks on their bodies bristle with power!
Strong Gobber	Strong Gobbers	These massive, disgusting ghosts can destroy an entire mansion before you can say "Criminy! That's gross!" Watch out for their flying goo, or you'll have a hard time capturing them.	These massive, disgusting ghosts can destroy a mansion as fast as you can say "flying phlegm". Watch out when they release their goo, or capturing them will be a nightmare.
Grouchy Possessor		This magnificent ghost possessed a spider queen in his efforts to hold on to his Dark Moon piece. Luigi really had to use his noggin to outsmart this specter! He has his moments.	This magnificent ghost possessed a spider queen in his efforts to hold on to his Dark Moon piece. Luigi really had to use his noggin to outsmart this spectre! He has his moments.
Harsh Possessor		This possessor was hiding at the top of that giant tree in the Haunted Towers. He possessed a wooden staircase, of all things, and tried to eat Luigi! I thought he was going to faint!	This Possessor was hiding at the top of the giant tree in the Haunted Towers. He possessed a wooden staircase, of all things, and then tried to eat Luigi! I thought the lad was going to faint!
Shrewd Possessor	Scornful Possessor	This possessor turned into a huge icy monster and tried to escape with the Dark Moon piece by tunneling down through the Secret Mine. I thought Luigi was a goner for sure!	Assuming the form of a huge icy monster, this Possessor tunnelled down through the mine in an effort to escape with his Dark Moon piece. Luigi was lucky to survive the ordeal!
Tough Possessor		This ghost was able to possess multiple suits of armor at once. An impressive feat! I was slightly less impressed when he used those suits of armor to try to squish Luigi.	This Possessor managed to possess multiple suits of armour at the same time. An impressive feat! I was less impressed when he used those suits of armour to try to squish Luigi.
Ancient Poltergeist	Boffin Elder	This Ancient Poltergeist was hiding one of the clock hands from the Clock Tower Gate. Over the years he has learned to control not just air, but sand as well!	This ancient poltergeist was hiding one of the clock hands from the clock tower gate. Over the years he has learnt to control not just air, but sand as well!
Strong Poltergeist	Strong Boffins	As if they weren't enough trouble already, the crystals have augmented these brainy ghosts' telekinetic powers. I wouldn't want to run into this guy in a dark alley. That's for sure.	As if they weren't enough trouble already, the crystals have augmented these brainy ghosts' telekinetic powers. Knowledge really is power, eh?
Bomb Brother	Bomb Brothers	These identical twin brothers sure have a blast playing with bombs!
Beetle Whisperer	Scarab Nabber	This ghost isn't exactly a people person. He gets downright grumpy when disturbed, and he won't hesitate to "introduce" you to his beetle friends.	This ghost isn't exactly a people person. He gets downright grumpy when disturbed, and won't hesitate to introduce you to his beetle friends.
Terrible Teleporter		These twin sneakers are trouble with a capital T! Mess with them and you might end up being teleported out of the room! I learned that lesson the hard way.	These twin sneakers are trouble with a capital T! Mess with them and you're likely to be teleported out of the room! I learnt that the hard way!
Primordial Goo		An enormous ghost with the uncanny ability to produce other ghosts! I've never seen anything like it! I'd recommend ghost hunters deal with him in a group, just to be safe.	An enormous ghost with the uncanny ability to produce other ghosts! I've never seen anything like it! I'd recommend ghost trackers deal with him in a group, just to be safe.
Creeper Launcher	Creeper Creator	This ancient ghost is the granddaddy of all Creepers. Be careful! If you pull too hard, you might get more than you bargained for!	This ancient ghost here is your chief Creeper. Be careful around this fellow, or you might get more than you bargained for!
Polterpup	Polterpups	Normally very playful and kind, the Polterpups started misbehaving after the Dark Moon shattered.	Normally very playful and kind, these ghostly dogs only started misbehaving after the Dark Moon shattered.
Big Polterpup	Big Polterpups	This pooch is big, so it might take more than one ghost hunter to keep him under control!	These pooches are pretty big, and with that size comes strength. It might even take a team of ghost trackers to keep one of these pups under control!
The Brain		This cunning ghost is the most evolved of all the Poltergeists. He awaits ghost hunters who are both brave and smart enough to match his powers.	This cunning ghost is the most evolved of all the Boffins. He awaits ghost trackers who are both brave and smart enough to match his powers.
Fright Knight		Rumor has it that this Greenie comes from the middle ages, where he was a knight searching for a kidnapped princess. Sadly, wherever he went, she always seemed to be in another castle.	Rumour has it that this Greenie comes from the middle ages, where he was a knight searching for a kidnapped princess. Sadly, wherever he went, she always seemed to be in another castle.
Cold Catcher	Snug Thug	Even tough guys get chilly every now and then. Trust me. I speak from experience.	Slammers are mainly known for their strength, but this one's got enough brains to know that when it's cold, you need to wear a coat!
Freaker Sneaker	Sleek Sneaker	It seems this narcissistic ghost doesn't like to turn invisible because he wants everyone to see how good he looks. Bizarre.	It seems this narcissistic ghost doesn't like turning invisible because it makes it harder for the other ghosts to be dazzled by his fashion sense.
Tether Jacket		At first I thought he was trying to attack me, but then I realized he just wanted me to try on his fancy-looking jacket. He could have just asked...	At first I thought he was trying to attack me, but then I realised he just wanted me to try on his fancy jacket. He could have just asked...
Yukata Ball	Spectral Sloth	After a nice hot shower and with no other plans for the day, this Gobber slips right into his bathrobe and gets ready to lounge around. This ghost is living the dream.
Blue Pimpernel		I imagine he would have chosen green instead of blue, but green flowers are surprisingly difficult to find. Go figure.	I imagine he would have chosen green instead of blue, but green flowers are surprisingly difficult to find. Who would've guessed?
Sun Flower	Sunflower	Heh! The funny thing...heh heh...the funny thing is...he can't stand the sun! Ho ho! Oho! Hooooo... Is that irony? I never know if I'm using that word correctly.	Heh! The funny thing...heh heh... the funny thing is...he can't stand the sun! Ho ho! Oho! Hoo... Is that irony? I never know if I'm using that word correctly.
Daisy		When he's not hungry, he's probably as gentle as a freshly picked flower. Too bad he has a bottomless stomach.	When he's not hungry, he's probably as gentle as a freshly picked flower. Too bad we'll never know, though; this fellow has a bottomless stomach.
Spookumber	Melon-choly	He may look like one of my favorite vegetables, but this ghost didn't come from a creeping vine. More like a creepy vine, right?	Although his body looks like a big ol' melon, the vertical stripes have a slimming effect.
Aweberry		His favorite thing to do is dip himself in mud and pretend it's chocolate. It's...odd, to say the least.	He likes to dip himself in mud and pretend it's chocolate. It's...odd, to say the least.
Scorn		This funny-looking ghost has kernels for teeth. I bet he wishes he could pop them when he smiles—if not to give people a big ol' fright, at least to get free popcorn at the movie theater.	This funny-looking ghost has kernels for teeth. I bet he wishes he could pop them all at once – if not to give people a big ol' fright, at least to get free popcorn at the cinema.
Scareambles	Fright Egg	Eureka! This ghostly egg can reassemble itself once it's cracked!	Eureka! This ghostly egg can reassemble itself once it's been cracked!
Terrorange		He once helped an amateur farmer win a contest by pretending he was a gigantic orange. Don't ask me how I know that.	Once he helped a farmer win a contest by pretending he was a gigantic orange. Don't ask me how I know that.
Spooky Spook		That's not a costume. He always dresses like that. Seriously.	He's not in costume; he's just really retro.
Scars		Even though he's both a zombie and a ghost, he has fun and enjoys life to the fullest.	Even though he's half zombie and half ghost, he's a whole load of fun.
Scool	Skoul	There's no denying that he looks creepy, but he's actually a pretty interesting feller once you get to know him.	On first impression, you might think this fellow is creepy, but once you get to know him...you know for sure.
Jack-goo-lantern	Jack-goo'-lantern	It's always "trick or trick" with this guy! He seems to have conveniently forgotten the treat part. Sheesh!	It's always "trick or trick" with this one! He seems to have conveniently forgotten the treat part. Sheesh!
Blimp Reaper		Instead of a scythe, he walks around with a giant roast turkey leg. Uh-huh...	Instead of a scythe, he walks around with a giant roast turkey leg. Uh huh...
Lady Gug	Shadybird	Sure, his name might have "lady" in it, but nothing could be further from the truth.	His name may have "bird" in it, but don't expect him to sing for you.
Fright Fly	Terrorfly	Criminy! I didn't think something so small could be so...terrifying! The size-to-scare ratio of this little guy is off the charts!
Go-Bee	Grumble Bee	Incredible! This ghostly bee has glands that produce delicious spectral honey! Although, too much of the stuff will make your tongue numb. Take my word for it.	Instead of covering everything with goo, our stripey friend here prefers to splatter the walls and floors with delicious honey. But be careful not to lick it! It'll make your tongue go numb.
Clown Fishy		The reason this fellow is so angry is because people keep thinking clown fish are actual clowns. They're not. He's got no sense of humor whatsoever. Didn't laugh at any of my jokes.	The reason this fellow is so angry is because people keep thinking clown fish are actual clowns. They're not. No sense of humour whatsoever. Didn't laugh at any of my jokes.
Shriek Shark		The entire time I've been observing him, this tough-looking feller has been practicing swimming through the air like a shark. Still needs some work.	The entire time I've been observing him, this tough-looking spook has been practising swimming through the air like a shark. Still needs some work.
Wurdle	Snapper	This ghost would have you believe that he moves really slowly, but he's just trying to trick you. He's actually very fast!	This ghost would have you believe that he moves really slowly, but don't be fooled – it's just an act. Yep, this one's not just crafty, he's pretty swift, too!
Bad-minton		He tries to act like a roughneck, but he secretly loves argyle sweater-vests. I'm pretty sure he comes from old money.	He's not bad, per se. He's just...really mischievous.
Footbrawl	American Footbrawl	I'd stay out of his way unless you want to get tackled. He's been voted MVP of the ghost football league for three consecutive years!	I'd stay out of his way unless you want to get tackled. Nothing like a bit of protective padding to bring out your boisterous side.
Tennis Menace		Careful with this one! He's been known to sneak onto tennis courts midmatch and cover the ball with ghostly goo!	Careful with this one! He's been known to sneak onto tennis courts mid-match and give the ball a good whack himself.
Soccer Ball	Ball Hog	Whatever you do, don't try to touch him with your hands! Oddly, though, he doesn't mind if you knock him around with your feet.	Whatever you do, don't try to pick him up or touch him with your hands! He hates that. Oddly, though, he doesn't seem to mind if you knock him around with your feet.
Awelligator	Maligator	Much like a real gator, he hides under the water until someone steps a little too close.	Much like a real alligator, he hides under the water until someone steps a little too close.
Banegal		Between you and me, his striped camouflage seems a bit unnecessary considering he can turn invisible whenever he wants.	You know, considering he can turn invisible whenever he wants, the striped camouflage seems a bit unnecessary.
Leoprank		His hunting method is simple but effective: he waits until somebody steps on him.	His hunting method is simple but effective: he waits until someone steps on him.
Cawe	Full Moo	I don't recommend pouring this ghostly bovine's milk over your cereal. Trust me on this. I'm still cleaning up the mess.	I wouldn't recommend pouring this ghostly bovine's milk over your cereal. Trust me on this. I'm still cleaning up the mess.

Toad dialogue

C-5 Piece at Last

North American Quote	European Quote
Lu-Luigi?! THE Luigi? AAAAAAH! Um... It's an honor to finally meet you, sir. I'm a huge fan!	Lu-Luigi?! THE Luigi? AAAAAAH! Um... It's an honour to finally meet you, sir. I'm a huge fan!
Oh, you're looking for a way to access the Storage Room?	Oh, you're looking for a way into the storage room?
Sure, let's go take a look! But first, there's...something you should know about me. I... I have an irrational fear of clocks.	Okey dokey, let's take a look! But first, there's...something you should know about me. I...I have an irrational fear of clocks.
Please don't laugh. Just keep me away from any large clocks or gears, OK? Man, this place gives me the creeps...	Please don't laugh. Just keep me away from any large clocks or gears, okay? Ugh, this place really gives me the shivers.
Ugh... I can't believe I touched that clock rotor. I feel sick. Now that you got what you came for, can you take me back to the Service Elevator? There's a Pixelator Screen in there. I can't wait to get out of this place...	Ugh... I can't believe I touched that clock rotor thing. I feel sick. Now that you've got what you came for, can you take me back to the service lift? There's a Pixelshift Screen there. I can't wait to get out of here.

D-1 Cold Case

North American Quote	European Quote
That's the elevator we need to reach!	That's the lift we need to reach!
Thanks, Mar— Luigi! Is that you?	Thanks, Mar– Luigi! Is that you?

E-2 Double Trouble

North American Quote	European Quote
Gaaaaasp! Finally! Fresh air! Oh...Luigi! Boy, am I glad to see you. It was terrible. Boos were chasing me all over the place. And that laughter. That horrible laughter.	Gaaaaasp! Finally! Fresh air! You're a sight for sore eyes, Luigi, let me tell you. It was terrible. Boos were chasing me all over the place. And that laughter. That horrible laughter...
Anyway, thanks for rescuing me! My friend got captured too. We've got to save him!	Anyway, thanks for rescuing me! My friend got captured too. We have to save him!
Huh? The professor didn't tell you there were two of us? That old coot. He always thinks we're the same person. I wonder if he's color blind...	Eh? The professor didn't tell you there were two of us? That old coot. He always thinks we're the same person. But, come on! We're like chalk and cheese!
Luigi, let's go save my friend! Before I fainted, I overheard the Boos saying their boss finished trapping him inside a painting. Then they muttered something about the Jungle Exhibit.	Luigi, let's go save my friend! Before I fainted, I overheard the Boos saying their boss had trapped him inside a painting. Then they muttered something about the jungle exhibit.
Luigi, let's go save my friend! Before I fainted, I overheard the Boos saying their boss finished trapping him inside a painting. Then they muttered something about the Ice Age Exhibit...	Luigi, let's go save my friend! Before I fainted, I overheard the Boos saying their boss had trapped him inside a painting. Then they muttered something about the ice age exhibit...
Luigi, you don't expect me to walk all the way to the Bunker, do you? The Pixelator Screen is our best bet.	Really, Luigi? THAT's your plan? Walk all the way back to the bunker?! Nooo no no, the Pixelshift Screen's the way to go!

The fact that the two "let's go save my friend" lines end with different punctuation is most likely a mistake.

Boo dialogue

Eleven Boos have different dialogue in the two versions. Two of them even have different names altogether!

North American Stage Name	North American Boo Quote	European Boo Quote
A-1 Poltergust 5000	Boo-ha-ha! I'm Boogie Woogie! Hang ten, green-hatted dude!	Booah ha ha! I'm Boogie Woogie! Let's dance!
A-3 Quiet Please!	Oopsie. I made a Boo Boo...	Oopsie. I think I made a Boo-Boo...
A-5 Sticky Situation	Ooga Booga! Did I scare you? My name's...wait for it...Ooga Booga!	Ooga Booga! Did I scare you? My name is – wait for it – Ooga Booga!
B-3 Graveyard Shift	I'm Booluga! I used to be covered in blubber, but then I went on a die-it!	I'm Booluga! I used to be covered in blubber, but then I went on a die-et!
C-2 Underground Expedition	Boo ha ha! I'm Bootine...with extra gravy!	Boo ha ha! I'm Booillon. Shall I let you stew a bit or pulverise you now?
C-3 Roundhouse Brawl	Boodonkulous is in the building! My name makes no sense...	Boodonkulous is in the house! My name makes no sense...
C-4 Play Catch	Don't you dare call me Gumboo! My name be JamBoolaya!	Don't you dare call me Gumboo! My name is JamBoolaya!
D-1 Cold Case	Hey, who turned out the lights? I'm Boofoon!	Hey, what's all this funny business? I'm Boofoon!
D-2 Hit Rock Bottom	I'm Booger! Why must you always pick on me?	I'm Boouncer! You think you can be in here? Naw, mate. Not with those shoes. Now, clear off!
D-3 Across the Chasm	I'm ParaBoola! A symmetrical open-plane curve formed by the intersection of a cone with a plane parallel to its side! I mean... BOO!	I'm ParaBoola! I've set my derivative to zero to be at my peak! I mean...BOO!
E-3 A Train to Catch	Ahem... I am Booreaucrat! This mansion is now under the ownership of King Boo, esquire. I take it you have the proper credentials to be here, including ID and a mansion-roaming license? No? That's...unfortunate. You'll have to be penalized!	Ahem... I am Booreaucrat! This mansion is now under the ownership of King Boo, Esquire. Are you authorised to be here? Your identification and mansion roaming permit, please. You don't have them? That's...unfortunate. I have no choice but to penalise you.

ScareScraper

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

1. 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!