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Luigi's Mansion 64 Alpha is a project born from the spirit of the Year of Luigi in 2013, finally seeing the light after a five-year hiatus. This endeavor began by reviving an old Beta from 2010, infused with newfound knowledge and modern tools, resulting in a significant improvement over its 2009 predecessor. Now, transitioning from Beta to Alpha.

While it may not meet today's standards of hacking, "Luigi's Mansion 64 Alpha" promises an enjoyable experience.

In a departure from earlier imitations, textures were directly extracted using Dolphin Emulator, albeit with some quality loss upon resizing. The game currently features one custom level crafted in mid-2010, showcasing early attempts at object importing and level creation.

Other levels mainly consist of retextures from the original game, with varying degrees of creativity. One level draws inspiration from Donkey Kong 64, featuring textures directly lifted from the game. Originally intended as an underground cave beneath the star statue in the courtyard, akin to "Under the Well" from the original game, it has evolved into a unique experience.

Features:

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- Expanded Mansion exploration, requiring strategic thinking
- Increased difficulty level with scarce 1-ups
- Some new levels
- Hidden secrets and areas
- New sound effects (SFX) and Music