A/N Two quick things before we start the truth behind and then the theories will be an on going series of games and shows I find. And second, This article is dedicated to my buddy
He was the one who gave me the idea after the previous truth behind and it wouldn't be possible without him so give him a round of applauds. And I lied due to auto correct hating me i know that my I's are lowercase just please ignore them because I've spent 4 days trying to fix them and failing because of auto correct. Wow lengthy Author's notes and i apologize now back to the theory.
P.S please if you want to pick the next game or show I do leave a comment or pm me. all reply back as soon as I can
Luigi's Mansion, known as Luigi Mansion (ルイージマンション Ruīji Manshon?) in Japan, is an action-adventure game published by Nintendo for the GameCube. It was the first game in the Mario franchise to be released for Nintendo GameCube. It was released in Japan on September 14, 2001, in North America on November 18, 2001, and in Europe on May 3, 2002. The game was a launch title for the GameCube, and the second title in the Mario franchise where Luigi is the main character, instead of Mario, the first and third being Mario is Missing! and Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, respectively.
The game takes place in a haunted mansion when Luigi wins a contest that he never entered. He told his brother to meet him there to celebrate his victory. Luigi is searching for his brother, Mario, who came to the mansion earlier, but went missing. To help Luigi on his quest, an old professor named Elvin Gadd or E. Gadd has equipped him with the "Poltergust 3000", a vacuum cleaner used for capturing ghosts, and a "Game Boy Horror", a device used for communicating with E. Gadd. He also uses it as a map and to examine ghosts.(www.wiki.com)
Now as we progress through this enticing game we notice Luigi find's his way into the attic and the lights begin to flicker off and on a series of three times. The first you witness that the shadows move, such as in real life making the game that more enjoyable; this happens two times. However, what's different for the third time is that Luigi's phone goes off and then the light. Once the light comes on, there you see Luigi's shadow hanging from a noose. Thus, why this Easter egg is call 'The suicide Easter egg'.
Now before we go any further let me answer you this. The definition of an Easter egg is a symbol or image that is displayed in multiple games from the same studio or company. The fact that this only happens in this game signals that maybe this was not suppose to be an Easter egg. Unless you take in toll that the other, death and Hell based 'glitches' in the Mario and Luigi games to be somehow into play, which i believe could be the case here. None the less, All let you make your mind on that matter your self as we progress onward.
One theory to why this has occurred could be that the company has done this on purpose. Why would I say this? simple. scary sells if a gamer sees something or catches something then a mass of theories are out there. Leading to more and more gamer buying their game in order to witness first hand; and know for a fact that this actually exist. The actual game has sold over 2.5 million copies and is rated number 5 in the Nintendo greatest hits. Not only that, but because of this 'Easter egg' more and more are becoming known to the game and in turn buying it for themselves.
Another theory is that because of the shadow's being dynamic-moves depending on the light's position, that being the cause. While the game dose demonstrate how the shadow's move and it could be an idea. I find it lacking in a number of ways. First and foremost, shadows connect with their master's. and Luigi's was not connected in any way and above the ground. As for the noose. While this was going down Luigi's hands stayed at his sides signaling that the shadow was not merely his arm. To figure this out i even took my sister and mimicked the exact position of Luigi's taking in fact of the scare and a jump that could have happen and the conclusion was it would just not happen. even if it was meant to be like that.
Next, The idea of it being a glitch could be possible. Glitches can come across in numerous ways. Such as Luigi's shadow being on the wall instead of attached at the floor. Though this could clearly be used in discussing that section what part that i find it extremely doubtful to glitch would be the noose seeing nothing around would have the shadow glitched in a different position. Not only that but the shadow is facing sideways where Luigi is facing straight ahead signaling that it wouldn't be right or even a glitch i can see happening. Although i do not put this one aside as the other i just find it strange for it to be the answer.
Whether these answers are right i do not know but in my opionion i would say that these 'easter eggs' would be a response to a combination of wanting more consumers and the sudden rise with creepy pasta, an online story fan fave that draw in the horror lovers alive to par-take in this truly amazing game.
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As a couple of ideas for another one of these, take a look at "Polybius" or "Killswitch". Less easter eggs, more urban legends, but still worth a look at.
All fheck them out right now.
Surprise! A review from yours truly! First of all can I say that you did an excellent job on this! Your grouping of words and facts (or the lack thereof) really told how the 'Easter Egg' works. And the fact that you spent 4 nights working on this just for me?! That's awesome! You deserve to give YOURSELF a pat on the back for that one.
A few things I noticed though. While you did an excellent job encapturing the glitch, there were a few details that weren't quite right. It's here that I recommend other reviewers really pay attention to this review, as it will clear up some things. First of all, this glitch takes place in the Telephone Room, located on the 3rd floor in the mansion. After defeating the third boss, Boolossus, and unlocking Area 4 in the game, a bolt of lightning strikes the roof of the mansion, killing all the lights and drawing ghosts into every room of the mansion. (Except the foyer.) If at this time you progress in the mansion to the Telephone Room before turning the backup power on, the phones will ring. When the middle phone rings, pick it up, but don't scroll through the text. Instead, wait for lightning to flash. In this brief second and a half, if you look on the wall, you will find Luigi's shadow clearly suspended off the ground and hanging by what appears to be a noose.
Since the discovery of this shadow, speculation has circled around the game for years, with people of all kinds debating over what this is. Many think it's just a texture glitch. This makes sense seeing as the camera tilts up when text scrolls across the screen. It would make sense that if the camera looks up, Luigi's shadow would in turn be elevated as well, however, every other time this happens in the game, Luigi's shadow is firmly connected to the ground. Other gamers speculate that this was left in the game by developers, as was explained by fallenoutofgrace above.
Personally, I believe in the texture glitch theory. Even though it only happens at this time, a texture glitch is the closest to real theory that's ever been put out there. An Easter egg, no. A glitch due to early 2000's technology, most likely. Many might say "Explain how Luigi's arm is at his side, then." Easy, it's not. The so-called "noose" was really just Luigi holding the phone. And the "arm at his side" is disctinctly shorter than his other and takes on the significant shape of a flashlight.
So, there you have it! (Sorry if I stole your spotlight there.) Aside from that, just a few grammar mistakes, but really, good job on this! You made me happy. If you're looking for a new one to do (even though I've already given you one,) try doing one on LTS, or "Lavender Town Syndrome." If you thought this was creepy, just wait until you read about this one. That's all for now, talk to you later!
Thanks and no problem love hearing other ideas. All take a look
You're welcome.
Hey there. I'm Lumi. Let's jam.
You have a knack for laying out your argument in an interesting and easy-to-follow manner. That's something I want to hold you to specifically because I believe that few writers have a true niche-gift for layout theory.
My largest criticism is that your grammar devolves as the piece goes on; and I'll concede this to possibly being the fault of an iPod or iPad or tablet--something mobile since you mentioned autocorrect in your author's notes--but I don't accept excuses for very obvious mistakes. This is easily remedied, however, and just needs some tender love and care when you go back to revise.
I will suggest something that you may find both interesting and confusing: choosing an angle of vision. While it's very good that you explore both the possibility of the suicide theory and the opponents of things being glitches/etc, I believe your writing would be much stronger if you chose a side to push against with greater strength. I love your exploration of the actual game experience and the implication that such a dark Easter Egg would push sales even a decade after release. I think this side would benefit from more of an author's push. Try it out and see how you like it--not just for this piece, but for any article to which you apply yourself. It's a tradeskill that will prove valuable later on.
Hope this helps,
Lumi
Hi Lumi. Personally I disagree with this. I like to consider myself a theorist and part of making or sharing a theory is sometimes being undecided. A large portion of the gaming community hasn't made up their minds on this as well as many other Easter Eggs. Perhaps it would make for a better theory and conveyance of thought but it's impossible to ask for something that's just not there. Sorry if that sounded at all rude.
Not at all! Like I said in my review, it's a skill that is useful elsewhere in closed-form writing--which is the entire reason I brought up angle of vision. If she could pull off the technique with a subject matter that isn't at 100% body, then her ability to pull it off in more substantial means is nearly guaranteed.
I'm trying to understand are you suggesting picking one side over the other like a counter argument to destoy? And tganks for the idea.
Yes, that's what he's saying. (I believe.) He says if you pick a side and back it up, it will help provide a bigger impact and help guide readers along on your theories.
Alright thanks for the help