Outside combat, Cadence and her crew explore regions with upgrade shops, chatty NPCs, and optional puzzles. While secondary, these activities add variety and pacing between the musical and combat highlights.

Let's get this straight from the get-go: the HD edition of Luigi's Mansion primarily offers graphical upgrades over the original. There are no new mechanics, hidden levels, different enemies, or new modes to pad the content. The game is a faithful replica of the original with significant enhancements in the visual department.