Editing History of Luigi

'''[[Luigi]]''' is a major protagonist in the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise, and as such, he has appeared in several forms of media, including video games, comic books, and animation. Often serving as a secondary protagonist alongside his brother [[Mario]], he has also appeared as the main character of games focused on him (like the ''[[Luigi's Mansion (series)|Luigi's Mansion]]'' series and ''[[Mario is Missing! (PC)|Mario is Missing!]]'') or a non-playable supporting character (like in most of the ''[[Paper Mario (series)|Paper Mario]]'' series and ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'').

[[File:MBG&WLuigiSprite.png|frame|left]]

Luigi first appeared in ''[[Mario Bros. (Game & Watch)|Mario Bros.]]'' for the [[Game & Watch]], where he loads cases of bottles in a bottling plant<ref>{{cite|quote=We all know Mario who saved the beautiful girl from Donkey Kong. Now he's back with his brother Luigi, working in a bottling plant, loading cases on a conveyor belt. The conveyor carries the cases up for loading onto trucks.|title=''Mario Bros.'' Game & Watch manual|page=4|language=en-us|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=1983}}</ref> onto trucks with Mario. Luigi is placed on the left,<ref>{{cite|quote=The left button moves Luigi up and down to carry cases to the next higher conveyor.|title=''Mario Bros.'' Game & Watch manual|page=8|date=1983|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref> while Mario is on the right. Luigi is the one who loads the truck, as well. Other than position, Luigi is identical to Mario in this game. However, in the box art and ads, he is shown wearing green overalls.

Luigi next appears in ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'', where he is simply a palette swap of [[Mario]], having the same actions and abilities as Mario. This appearance is often incorrectly attributed as his first. Aside from his green and black color scheme, there are no other differences in physical appearance. In the game, Luigi and Mario are portrayed as plumbers, who are trying to rid the sewers where they are working from [[Shellcreeper]]s, [[Freezie|Slipice]]s, and many other monstrous creatures. In the remakes of this game, such as the [[Battle Game (Super Mario All-Stars)|Battle Game]] in ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'', Luigi's color scheme changes to his current color scheme, which is based on the game, though his attributes remain unchanged. Luigi was played by an unknown actor in a live-action commercial for the Atari 2600 version of ''Mario Bros.''<ref name="mbcommercial">{{cite|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=-G0PA7lDRO8|title= Atari 5200 Mario Bros TV Commercial|publisher=YouTube|author=GameConsoleTV|date=October 26, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite|url=themushroomkingdom.net/mania/a/print/mb-atari.jpg|title=Print ad for ''Mario Bros.''}}</ref> The commercial portrays Luigi as a coward, though it is unknown if this had any influence on Luigi's current personality or not.

Luigi reprises his role as the second player in ''[[Mario Bros. Special]]'' and ''[[Punch Ball Mario Bros.]]'' Like the original arcade game, the brothers have to clear each phase of pests.

Aside from a cameo appearance, Luigi is absent from ''[[Mario Clash]]''.

The [[Family BASIC]] is an accessory for the [[Family Computer]] allowing players to make their own programs. While Luigi is not included as one of the usable sprites, the manual gives instructions on how to create him by palette-swapping Mario.

[[File:SMB Super Luigi Sprite.png|frame|left|class=blackbg]]

Luigi is a playable character in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' He can be played by the second player in two-player mode only. Luigi has the same jumping powers, same traction, and the same running speed as Mario. Luigi's color scheme depicts him with a green shirt with white overalls and cap, along with having green hair and a green mustache, while the ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' remake of the game show him in a blue shirt with green overalls and cap, along with having black hair and a black mustache. In ''[[Super Mario Bros. Deluxe]]'', he looks like Mario but with green overalls and cap, and he and Mario can be freely switched between on the map between levels.

Luigi is a playable character in ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels|Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', otherwise known as ''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels'' internationally. This was the first game to give Luigi a higher and farther jumping ability than Mario, though he has less traction, causing Luigi to slide slightly after moving. The game lacks a two-player mode, and as such, players could select him as their character for the entire single player adventure. His sprites from this game are reused from ''Super Mario Bros.''

[[File:LuigiSMB2NES.png|thumb|Artwork from ''Super Mario Bros. 2'', showing an updated design for Luigi since his appearance in the arcade ''Mario Bros.'']]

Luigi is a playable character in the {{iw|wikipedia|Western world|Western}} ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]''. He replaces Mama from the game's original iteration, ''[[Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic]]''. Luigi can jump higher than anyone else, though he is the second weakest in the group behind [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]]. This is the first game where Luigi is not a recolor of Mario's sprite; instead, he is portrayed as taller than his brother.

Luigi is a playable character in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. His role was recycled from ''Super Mario Bros.'', being a palette swap who can be played only by the second player in two-player mode. Luigi's only discernible differences with Luigi are his green shirt, shoes, and cap. In the remake included in ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', Luigi is made taller than Mario. In [[World-e]], Luigi has his [[scuttle]] from ''Super Mario Bros. 2'' and fireball physics from ''Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2'', both of which can be applied to the main game by scanning the [[Luigi Power Up!!|yellow switch card]]. Outside of World-e, the player can play as Luigi only by selecting the "Mario & Luigi" mode, wherein one alternates between playing as the two characters.

Luigi is a playable character in ''[[Super Mario World]]'' again as a palette swap of Mario, having his brother's abilities and properties, and can only be played by the second player in a 2-player game. While his appearance was updated in the version included in ''[[Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World]]'', his attributes stayed the same, though his actions differed from Mario's. In the [[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2|remake]], Luigi regained his high jump and low traction attributes and can be switched out with Mario during the single player adventure, while his appearance borrowed elements from his design in ''Super Mario Bros. 2''.

While he was originally supposed to appear in the final version of ''[[Super Mario 64]]'',<ref>{{cite|url=iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/wiiu/super-mario-3d-world/0/6/|title=Iwata Asks: Super Mario 3D World - A Culmination of 3D Super Mario|accessdate=April 30, 2023|publisher=Nintendo.com}}</ref> though ''[[Nintendo Power]]'' theorized on one of the cards included with volume 94 that Luigi missed the original game because he was busy preparing for ''[[Mario Kart 64]]''.

[[File:Luigi Artwork - Super Mario 64 DS.png|thumb|upright=0.8|left|Artwork from ''Super Mario 64 DS'', depicting Luigi with a design used for other Nintendo GameCube and Nintendo DS games around the time.]]

Luigi is an unlockable playable character in the remake ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''. He was one of the characters accompanying Mario to [[Peach's Castle]], along with [[Wario]]. However, [[Bowser]] trapped everyone inside the castle walls and paintings, with Luigi and the other heroes being locked behind a door with the [[Luigi Key|key]] to his door being guarded by [[King Boo|Big Boo]]. Luigi can be unlocked by defeating Big Boo in the [[Big Boo Battle]] course, and unlocking his door in [[Peach's Room]] with [[Luigi Key]]. Following this, [[Luigi Cap|Luigi's Cap]]s can be found on every course, and putting it on turns the player character into Luigi, and only their voice remains unchanged. Luigi has the highest agility,<ref name="engbmanual">{{cite|language=en-gb|page=20|format=PDF|url=cdn02.nintendo-europe.com/media/downloads/games_8/emanuals/nintendo_ds_21/Manual_NintendoDS_SuperMario64DS_EN.pdf|date=2005|publisher=Nintendo of Europe|title=''Super Mario 64 DS'' instruction booklet|quote=Luigi's major strength is his agility.}}</ref> and Luigi does have great midair acceleration, letting him change his momentum easily after jumping. Luigi is slower at running than Mario, and he cannot [[Wall Jump]]. Luigi can [[swim]] faster than the other characters. Luigi can jump higher than Mario by performing a backward somersault, causing him to perform a [[Spin Jump]]. Luigi's attacks damage the enemies the same amount as Mario's, but Luigi moves a little slower while carrying enemies and objects. Luigi can [[scuttle]] for a short period of time after performing a jump or double jump, and he can run on water for a few seconds. Collecting a [[Power Flower (Super Mario 64 DS)|Power Flower]] turns Luigi [[Vanish Mario|transparent]], replacing the [[Vanish Cap]] from the original game. Being transparent allows Luigi to run through enemies and certain interfaces such as steel grates, though Vanish Luigi cannot go through ice, unlike Vanish Mario in the original version. Luigi is the only character who can enter [[Chief Chilly Challenge]] and obtain the [[Wario Key]] from [[Chief Chilly]]. All of Luigi's [[minigame]]s from the [[Rec Room (Super Mario 64 DS)|Rec Room]] revolve around gambling games, and all of the card roles give him the role of the dealer and change his outfit to wearing a white shirt with a black vest and a green bowtie.

Luigi is a playable character in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' Luigi controls identically to Mario, like in some earlier appearances. The player can play as Luigi by holding down both {{button|ds|L}} and {{button|ds|R}} when selecting a file, with Luigi's voice playing afterward. The code is revealed after the credits roll, but it is usable at any point of the game. The multiplayer mode, Mario vs. Luigi, involves Luigi competing with Mario to collect the most [[Big Star]]s; in DS Multi-Card play, the player who selects Mario is the host and the player who selects Luigi is the guest, while in DS Download Play, the player with the cartridge is the host regardless of whom they choose. Three of Luigi's minigames from ''Super Mario 64 DS'' return under the category "Table": [[Memory Match (Super Mario series)|Memory Match]], [[Picture Poker]], and [[Pair-a-Gone]]. Luigi also appears in the [[Whack-a-Monty]] and [[Wanted!]] minigames.

Luigi is both a non-playable character and later an unlockable character in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. When Bowser abducts [[Peach's Castle]], Luigi and the [[Toad Brigade]] are apparently inside, though they all soon escape and end up getting lost in space. Luigi is found imprisoned in the [[Ghostly Galaxy]] as the goal of [[Luigi and the Haunted Mansion|the first star]]. After being rescued, Luigi can be found in the [[Garage (Super Mario Galaxy)|Garage]] of the [[Comet Observatory]]. During Mario's adventure, he searches for [[Power Star]]s appearing in three different galaxies: the [[Good Egg Galaxy]], the [[Honeyhive Galaxy]], and the [[Battlerock Galaxy]]. Rescuing him in his respective missions rewards the player with a Power Star or, in the Battlerock Galaxy's case, a [[Green Star]]. After collecting all 120 Power Stars and defeating Bowser again, the entire game has to be replayed as Luigi. Luigi has different mobility than Mario: Luigi can run faster, but takes longer to build speed and his traction is more slippery. Luigi can jump higher and farther, and the air meter depletes faster when [[spin]]ning underwater. While playing as Luigi, the names of the stars with "Mario" in their title are all changed to "Luigi".

The non-playable Luigi remains even while playing as Luigi. While the playable Luigi is adjusted to fit Mario's build for gameplay purposes, the non-playable Luigi is slightly taller and colored darker, matching Luigi's actual proportions. When the playable Luigi first rescues the trapped Luigi in the Ghostly Galaxy, the non-playable Luigi dismisses the player as someone who happens to look like him. When the player rescues the non-playable Luigi in three rescue missions, the non-playable Luigi refers to the player as "me" (for example, "I knew I could rely on... me!"). When the non-playable Luigi is in the Garage and the player talks to [[Rosalina]], she refers to both Luigis as "twins". When the [[Mailtoad]] has mail, the letters are addressed to Mario as usual instead of Luigi, causing the Mailtoad to feel bad for Luigi.

Luigi is a playable character in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''. He is playable only in multiplayer by players two through four, who can choose between him as well as [[Yellow Toad and Blue Toad]]. An exception to this is the [[Super Guide]], where the game controls Luigi through the level, though the player can press {{button|wii|+}} to take control of him. Though Luigi is slightly taller than the other characters, he and the two Toads all control identically to Mario. In the ending, he arrives alongside the Blue and Yellow Toads in Hot Air Balloons and has Mario and a newly-rescued Princess Peach enter his hot air balloon. However, he accidentally locked himself out of his hot air balloon while distracted waving goodbye to the Toads, having it take off without him.

Luigi is an unlockable playable character in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. His attributes and controls are retained from the first ''Super Mario Galaxy''. After the player completes [[Bowser's Big Lava Power Party]] and collects three [[Power Star]]s from [[World 3 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 3]], Luigi can appear at the start of some [[mission]]s. If talked to, Luigi offers Mario to get the Power Star instead, and accepting Luigi's offer allows the player to play as Luigi until completing or exiting the mission. Completing a mission as Luigi unlocks a [[Ghost (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|staff ghost]] in his likeness that begin moving to a particular spot in the stage once the player touches them. Luigi can release several [[Star Bit]]s if [[Co-Star Luma]] spins into him. The option of playing as either Mario or Luigi is unlocked by [[Bowser's Galaxy Generator]], they can alternate between using Mario or Luigi by way of entering the large door behind where the player starts on [[Starship Mario]]. The [[Mailtoad]] receives a letter from Luigi telling the player about the option, signifying when the option becomes available. Also, while the player is playing as Luigi, the [[Tip Network]] signs and the [[Super Guide|Cosmic Guide]] do not appear.

[[File:Kitsune Luigi.png|thumb|150px|left|Artwork of [[Tanooki Mario|Kitsune Luigi]] from ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'']]

Luigi is an unlockable playable character in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''. He is unlocked after rescuing him on [[Special 1-Castle]]. The player can switch between Mario and Luigi by tapping either the "M" or "L" icon on the bottom screen during the level select map screens. Luigi has a higher jump than Mario, but lower traction, causing him to slide. Luigi can use all of the same power-ups as Mario, though when collecting a [[Super Leaf]], instead of turning into [[Tanooki Mario|Tanooki Luigi]] like in ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', he gains a suit that looks like a {{iw|wikipedia|kitsune}}, turning him into Kitsune Luigi. As [[Statue Mario|Statue Luigi]], he is depicted with his left hand raised instead of his right like Statue Mario.

[[File:LuigiNSMB2.png|thumb|125px|Artwork from ''New Super Mario Bros. 2'', a design similarly used in ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' and its reissues]]

Luigi is a playable character in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]''. He is unlockable in single-player mode and is the player character of player 2 in Co-Op Mode. He is not playable in Coin Rush mode. Luigi is unlocked in single-player mode after clearing [[World 6-Bowser's Castle]]. Following this, {{button|3DS|L}} + {{button|3DS|R}} has to be held when selecting a file on the main menu to play as Luigi instead, just as in ''New Super Mario Bros.'' Luigi has the same physics and controls as Mario, like in the game's predecessors. Luigi's [[Raccoon Mario|Raccoon form]] resemble his Kitsune form in ''Super Mario 3D Land'', taking on the ears and tail of the fox, and Luigi turns silver instead of gold when under the effects of the [[Gold Flower]]. Both forms are to differentiate him from Mario and both appearances are purely cosmetic; they do not affect the power-ups' properties at all.

Luigi is a playable character in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', ''[[New Super Luigi U]]'', and [[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe|their enhanced port]]. Like with ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'', Luigi is usually restricted to only players two through four, but he can also be played in single-player mode by activating the [[Super Guide]] and pressing {{button|wii|+}}. The enhanced port removed this restriction, allowing the first player to play as Luigi in the ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' mode.

Luigi is the starring character in ''New Super Luigi U''. Mario does not make an appearance. Unlike ''New Super Mario Bros. U'', Luigi has higher and farther jumping abilities than Mario as well as worse traction; consequently, this change applies to the other playable characters as well. To acknowledge its release during the [[Year of Luigi]], every level in ''New Super Luigi U'' has [[List of Luigi sightings in New Super Luigi U|Luigi sightings]], which are images, statues, and 8-bit sprites of Luigi.

In the opening title sequence of ''New Super Mario Bros. U'', Luigi moves along with the other characters, though in some rare cases, Luigi ends up tripping instead, causing him to mess up his [[Ground Pound]] action.<ref>{{cite|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBdQUWl7JeI|title= Cool Bits - New Super Mario Bros. U's Trippy Luigi Secret|date=February 21, 2016|publisher=YouTube|language=en|accessdate=May 16, 2024}}</ref>

[[File:Cat Luigi Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|150px|thumb|left|Cat Luigi's appearance differs from his friends', with the round ears, a spotted pattern, and a darker tipped tail suggesting a leopard, jaguar, or cheetah.]]

Luigi is a playable character in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and ''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]''. Luigi retains his attributes from ''Super Mario Bros. 2'', being able to jump higher and farther, while having low traction. Luigi to be played by player one, unlike previous games of the series with spontaneous multiplayer. The power-ups Luigi uses also change to his color scheme accordingly, such as the [[Boomerang Mario|Boomerang Suit]] and [[Cat Mario|Cat Suit]] becoming green, and his [[Tanooki Mario|Kitsune Luigi]] form returns when he gets a [[Super Leaf]]. In his [[Lucky Cat Mario|Lucky Cat]] form, Luigi appears identically to the other characters in their Lucky Cat forms, but is shown with his left paw raised rather than his right one, much like with his [[Statue Mario|Statue form]]. Like in ''New Super Luigi U'', [[List of Luigi sightings in Super Mario 3D World|sightings]] of [[8-bit character|Pixel Luigi]]s appear in most of the levels, acknowledging the game's release as part of the Year of Luigi. Luigi is additionally playable in ''[[Luigi Bros.]]'', an alteration of ''Mario Bros.'' that replaces Mario with Luigi as the starring character. Player one's Luigi is colored similarly to his modern appearance, whilst player two's Luigi has the colors from the original game.

Although Luigi does not physically appear in ''[[Bowser's Fury]]'', the [[Fury Shadow]] resembles him. Additionally, the [[kitten]]s' colors other than the calico kitten match those of the playable characters' [[Cat Mario|Cat Suit]]s in ''Super Mario 3D World'' other than Mario, with the green one matching Luigi's. In addition, all of the Luigi [[Stamp|stamp]]s from the ''Super Mario 3D World'' mode appear and can be used in [[Snapshot Mode]].

Luigi is an unlockable [[Mystery Mushroom]] [[Costume Mario|costume]] in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]''. The costume can be unlocked either at random upon completion of the 100 Mario Challenge, or by scanning a compatible Luigi [[amiibo]]. His appearance is based on that of ''Super Mario Bros.'', except with his modern colors. The costume replaces some of the usual ''Super Mario Bros.'' sounds with sounds from ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]''. [[Fire Mario|Fire Luigi]] in his ''Super Mario Bros.'' sprite (though with a green shirt rather than a red) also appears on the splash screen of the game on Sundays and shoots a [[fireball]] at Mario, knocking him off-screen. When [[Big Mario]] is active, some of the enemies, such as [[Bowser Jr.]], tend to have Luigi ride on or replace them.

Luigi is an unlockable playable character in ''[[Super Mario Run]]''. To unlock Luigi, the player has to recruit 150 Green Toads and 150 Purple Toads through Toad Rally to unlock [[List of Kingdom Builder items in Super Mario Run|Luigi's house]], spend 1000 coins to purchase it, than place the house. Luigi has his higher jump and scuttle in this game.<ref>{{cite|deadlink=y|archive=web.archive.org/web/20161208091732/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKG5jU6DV70|title=Meet Super Mario Run|author=Nintendo Mobile|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=May 19, 2024|language=en|date=December 7, 2016}}</ref> Luigi has a small form, like Mario, allowing him to be hit once before dying. However, both of the Mario brothers start courses in small form, unlike the other characters. The version 3.0.4 update changed this, with all other characters gaining small forms but still starting as tall characters.

 

 

Events have added Luigi statues based on games released after ''Super Mario Run''. such as two based on ''[[Luigi's Mansion 3]]''. The first simply depicts Luigi with the [[Poltergust G-00]], while the latter depicts Luigi chasing [[Polterpup]]. A ''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'' event added a statue pairing Luigi with [[Snoutlet]] and another with both Luigi and Mario.

Luigi was only referenced in initial releases of ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. His [[Luigi Cap|cap]] and outfit can be purchased and worn by Mario in any of the [[Crazy Cap]] shops. His cap costs 100 [[coin]]s while his suit costs 200. The aforementioned outfit and cap are also unlockable via the Luigi amiibo or by completing the game with a certain number of moons. The description for his hat reads, ''"The standard cap in vivid green. The L stands for "winner",'' while the description for his suit reads, ''"A bright, green version of an established classic. Green means 'lets-a-go!'"''

Luigi would become a non-playable character ever since the update on February 21, 2018, where he hosts the new [[Balloon World]] minigame. He appears with a green polka dotted bow tie and a luggage hanging on his back with balloons attached to it, allowing him to float. On the luggage are various stickers from the [[Mushroom Kingdom (Super Mario Odyssey)|Mushroom Kingdom]] and a sticker with his emblem on it. Luigi's dialogue changes depending on the clothes Mario is wearing upon talking to him.

As of March 14, 2018, Nintendo began posting extra [[Hint Art]] on social media leading to locations of hidden [[8-bit character|Pixel Luigis]]. If Mario [[Ground Pound|ground pound]]s on the exact spot as depicted in the Hint Art for the first time, a Pixel Luigi from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' (albeit recolored to match his modern design) pops out of the ground and grants him 200 [[coin]]s. Upon emerging (or if ground pounded), Luigi lets out a distorted cry, and if Mario throws [[Cappy]] at him, he spins into the air.

Luigi is a playable character in ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]''. He has a builder outfit like's Mario's but with dark green overalls. In the Story Mode, whenever the player fails a course twice, Luigi offers to either complete the course on their behalf or to use parts to make the stage easier. Luigi appears in first opening, where he, Mario, Toad, and Toadette walk towards the game's logo, notice the "2" is missing, and when they hit it together, Luigi falls (with the number "2" landing on the logo) and they proceed to leave. Luigi is also in the second opening, added in the version 1.1.0 update, where he appears with a [[Key]]; once he arrives at the [[Key Door]], Mario, Toad, and Toadette are there next to it and slowly approach Luigi, who then runs away with the Key, causing the three to chase him and forcefully take the Key off-screen. Afterwards Mario collects the Key and opens the Key Door, they proceed inside, and as the Key Door shuts, a "2" falls on the logo. Luigi's ''Super Mario Bros.'' Small form sprite can appear if a Warp Door is knocked in the ''Super Mario 3D World'' style, akin to that game's Luigi sightings.

Luigi was a playable character in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 35]]''. Luigi could be played as by holding {{button|switch|L}} after the player cleared every course at least once. He functioned the same as Mario. He was also featured in multiple player icons.

Luigi is a playable character in ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]''. He plays identically to the other playable characters besides the Yoshis and Nabbit. This is the first time where Luigi is voiced by [[Kevin Afghani]].

Luigi is a playable character in ''[[Golf: Japan Course]]'', ''[[Golf: U.S. Course]]'', and ''[[NES Open Tournament Golf]]''. The latter two games uniquely depict Luigi with green and white striped overalls and cap along with a blue shirt with white stars imprinted on it. Luigi is no different in gameplay to Mario.

Luigi is a playable character in the [[Mario Golf (Game Boy Color)|handheld version]] and an unlockable playable character in the [[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|console version]]. In the latter, Luigi can be unlocked by beating him in "Get Character Mode," and he is given his own golf course, [[Luigi's Garden]]. At his strongest, Luigi can hit the golf ball up 220 yards and his shot type is "Fade".

Luigi is first seen in the opening cinematic of ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]''. He and Mario examine a trophy before Peach and Daisy call them for play time. After Peach, Mario, Daisy make their moves, Luigi is last in line to make his shot, which strikes the flagpole attached to the hole, which rallies the rest of Luigi's crew. Later in the cinematic, Luigi and the rest of the quartet are seen strolling around in the wilderness until they see Bowser's Castle in the distance. An unexpected explosion prompts Luigi and the rest of the crew to cover their eyes before the camera pans out.

Luigi is a playable character. He has a fade with low trajectory and can hit 207 yards, or 240 when he is a starred character. The low trajectory of his shots make difficult for his ball to go past obstacles, but it also makes it less affected by the wind, both positively and negatively. In comparison to Mario, his spin is noticeably weaker, being the second weakest in the game tied with [[Shadow Mario]] and only stronger than [[Princess Peach|Peach]]'s, but he has good impact and much better control over the ball's trajectory.

Luigi is an unlockable playable character in ''[[Mario Golf: Advance Tour]]''. He can be unlocked by linking the game with ''Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour''. His stats are about the same as in ''Toadstool Tour'', hitting 206 yards instead of 207.

Luigi is a default playable character in ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]''. He has a low shot with a fade. His star rank is obtained after completing a match challenge in [[Cheep Cheep Lagoon (golf course)|Cheep Cheep Lagoon]], and his costume is unlocked by earning 50 scorecard badges on Castle Club courses.

Luigi is a playable character in ''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]''. He is given a proper golfer outfit. Luigi is a Speed character with average stats, like with Mario. His Special Shot is Ice Flower Freeze while his Special Dash is the Speed-Skate Dash. While Luigi uses either his Special Shot or his Special Dash, he will use an [[Ice Flower]] to become [[Ice Mario|Ice Luigi]]. Ice Luigi cannot skate over water or lava, and doing so results in him being penalized. When Luigi uses his Special Shot, his ball will turn into an [[Ice Ball]], and which freezes the surrounding area upon landing. The ice from Luigi's Special Shot and Special Dash causes other players to slip when walked on, as well as causing golf balls to roll longer and bounce higher.

[[File:SMWLuigi.png|thumb|upright=0.8|Luigi as he is seen in the ''Super Mario World'' television series episode "[[Mama Luigi]]."]]

{{quote|Me?! But there- B-b-but I can’t! I'm-I'm gonna have a baby!|Luigi|"[[King Mario of Cramalot]]"}}

{{quote|How can we help America when we can't even help ourselves? They've got us triple-guarded!|Luigi|"[[Reptiles in the Rose Garden]]"}}

[[File:Kassanova Koopa.png|thumb|left|Luigi as Kassanova Koopa in ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3'' episode "[[The Beauty of Kootie]]".]]

{{quote|It's all right! He wants to shake hands! He wants to be friends!!|Luigi|"[[Rock TV]]"}}

The [[Super Mario World (television series)|''Super Mario World'' television series]] shifts the setting from the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] to [[Dinosaur Land|Dinosaur World]], but once again, it is relatively the same as the earlier cartoons, with Mario, Luigi, and Princess Toadstool stopping the evil plots of King Koopa and his Koopa Kids. However, the heroes are now aided by the dinosaur [[Yoshi]] (replacing Toad), who was actually discovered by Luigi, who found an [[Yoshi's Egg|egg]] after falling down a waterfall. When he hatched, Yoshi affectionately called him [[Mama Luigi]].

[[File:AnimeLuigiTwo.jpg|thumb|upright=0.66|left|Luigi and Bowser in the ''Super Mario'' anime series]]

Luigi appears in ''[[Amada Anime Series: Super Mario Bros.]]'', where he is depicted as wearing his traditional blue overalls and green shirt. Luigi only appears in the last story of ''[[Super Mario Shirayuki-hime|Shirayuki-hime]]'', appearing just in time to save Mario and Princess Peach from Queen Bowser.

Luigi is a main character in the interactive OVA ''[[Super Mario World: Mario to Yoshi no Bōken Land]]''. He is part of a group trying to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser. His appearance is notable for being one of the earliest examples of his cowardly personality - preceded by his appearances in the DIC ''Super Mario'' cartoons - depicting him and Yoshi initially being too scared to enter a [[Ghost House]]. He also gets easily angered when Mario triggers an explosion when Luigi is in blasting range, and everyone laughs at him, causing him to abandon the mission. However, he eventually overcomes this through his love for his brother and Princess Peach and comes to the rescue when Mario is having trouble fighting Bowser.

Luigi is a playable character in every game of the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]]. Luigi is classified as a medium weight in all of his appearances, giving him balanced stats.

[[File:Luigi winks SMK artwork.jpg|thumb|x200px|Artwork from ''Super Mario Kart'', showing Luigi's initial depiction in the ''Mario Kart'' series]]

A computer-controlled Luigi often uses [[Super Star]]s as his item of choice in ''[[Super Mario Kart]]''.

Aside from being playable, Luigi gains a course of his own, [[N64 Luigi Raceway|Luigi Raceway]], in ''[[Mario Kart 64]]''.

Aside from being playable, Luigi receives another [[GBA Luigi Circuit|race course]] of his own in ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]''. Luigi's sound clips from non-international releases of ''Mario Kart 64'' are used in all versions.

Luigi is a default playable character in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''. His infant counterpart, [[Baby Luigi]], is also playable. Luigi is given a special item, the [[Green Fireball]], and his own unlockable personal [[kart]], the [[Green Fire]]. [[Mario]] is his default partner. Luigi has another [[GCN Luigi Circuit|course of his own]], as well as a battle course titled [[GCN Luigi's Mansion|Luigi's Mansion]].

===''Mario Kart Arcade GP'' subseries===

Luigi is a playable character in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]'', ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]'', and ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]''. His and Mario's special character items are the [[Super Star]], [[Fireball]], [[Hammer]], and [[Chain Chomp]]. In ''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2'', his personal kart is a train-like vehicle while in ''Mario Kart Arcade GP DX'', his personal kart is the [[Vacuum Star]]. Luigi has also an alternate color which resembles [[Ice Mario|Ice Luigi]].

Luigi is a default playable character in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. His karts each offer all-around stats for the speed, acceleration, and handling categories, but with poor drifting abilities. His karts are the [[Poltergust 4000]], the [[Streamliner]], and the [[Standard LG]]. A racecourse based on his [[DS Luigi's Mansion|mansion]] reappears as a course in the [[Mushroom Cup]], as well as the Luigi Circuits from ''Mario Kart: Super Circuit'' and ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'' in the [[Leaf Cup]] and [[Shell Cup]], respectively.

Luigi is a default playable character in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''. He can use a variety of karts and bikes, although there are no personal karts. The only course based on Luigi in this game is [[Luigi Circuit (Mario Kart Wii)|Luigi Circuit]], the first course of the [[Mushroom Cup]]. Luigi adds a small speed boost to his karts, but his best bonus is the weight stat.

Luigi is a default playable character in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''. He is once again a middleweight racer with relatively balanced stats. Luigi Raceway from ''Mario Kart 64'' and Luigi's Mansion from ''Mario Kart DS'' return as the first and last races of the Shell Cup respectively.

[[File:Luigi Artwork - Mario Kart 8.png|thumb|Artwork from ''Mario Kart 8'']]

Luigi is a default playable character in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''. Luigi does not have any course of his own, marking the first instance of this since ''Super Mario Kart'', though ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' does include {{classic|GCN|Luigi's Mansion}}. Luigi was given a racing team called [[Luigi Gusters]].

Luigi is a playable character of the Super type since the [[Halloween Tour (2019)|2019 Halloween Tour]] in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''. Luigi's special item is the [[Fire Flower]], shared with Mario and [[Metal Mario]].

*The [[Paris Tour (2021)|2021 Paris Tour]] introduces a variant of Luigi wearing his painter outfit from ''[[Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit]]'' known as '''Luigi (Painter)''' or '''Painter Luigi'''.<ref>{{cite|url=apps.apple.com/us/story/id1578823936|title=Mario Kart Tour Turns Two!|publisher=apps.apple.com|language=en-us|accessdate=May 9, 2023 ({{file link|App Store screenshot story Mario Kart Tour Turns Two.png|Screenshot}})|archive=web.archive.org/web/20210927010602/https://apps.apple.com/us/story/id1578823936|quote='''What we love:''' Scoring some of our all-time favorite characters, like Painter Luigi and Vacation Peach.}}</ref> Like Luigi (Classic), he has the Lucky Seven as his special skill.

During the brief reveal for the upcoming [[Mario Kart (Nintendo Switch 2)|''Mario Kart'']] title for the [[Nintendo Switch 2]], Luigi was shown to be among the characters in this game.

===''Mario is Missing!''===

{{quote|Right, I'll watch the back door. Be way careful M, Bowser's one rascally reptile. And remember, don't take candy from strangers.|Luigi|Mario is Missing! (PC)}}

In ''[[Mario is Missing! (PC)|Mario is Missing!]]'', Mario gets kidnapped by Bowser, prompting Luigi to begin an adventure to rescue him. In order to do so, Luigi has to recover stolen artifacts in order to figure out what [[Earth|real world]] city he is in so he can call [[Yoshi]] to leave and return to the main castle. While the gameplay and details of the game differ between versions, Luigi's role remains the same. This game marked Luigi's second solo game (after ''[[Luigi's Hammer Toss]]'') and he would not receive another one until ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'', eight years later.

 

==''Super Mario Bros.'' (film)==

Luigi is a main character in the [[Super Mario Bros. (film)|''Super Mario Bros.'' movie]], played by [[John Leguizamo]]. Here, Luigi is portrayed as a kind and courageous character, often jumping into trouble and making brash decisions due to his determination to protect and save [[Princess Daisy (film character)|Daisy]]. This version of Luigi also appears in the film's manga adaptation, ''[[Super Mario: Makai Teikoku no Megami]]'', and in the [[Super Mario (Kodansha manga)|Kodansha ''Super Mario'' manga]] next to his video game counterpart.

Luigi is a non-playable character in ''[[Mario & Wario]]''. He appears as the level's [[goal]], and [[Wanda]] assists [[Mario]], [[Princess Peach]], or [[Yoshi]] to make their way to him. There is an animation of Luigi pacing at the goal while waiting. When the character reaches Luigi, he removes the bucket covering their head.

Luigi is a playable character in ''[[Hotel Mario]]''. He can be controlled by the second player only. Luigi has the status of being a palette swap, having the same controls as Mario. Despite this, the cutscenes feature Luigi with a different appearance.

In various entries of the ''[[Yoshi's Island (series)|Yoshi's Island]]'' series, Luigi and Mario appear as babies who are to be delivered to their parents via the [[Stork]], referred to as [[Baby Luigi]] and [[Baby Mario]], respectively. However, Baby Luigi is subject to being kidnapped by [[Kamek]] and taken to [[Baby Bowser]]'s [[Bowser's Castle|castle]], where he must be rescued by the [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]] and Baby Mario in order for him and his brother to be delivered to his parents.

Luigi is a non-playable character in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' and its [[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|remake]]. He appears at the start of the parade during the game's ending credits. The original version's graphics of this part of the parade are retained in the remake, making Luigi the only character in the remake to not receive a new 3D model. There is a mention of him on [[Star Hill]], where a [[Wish Star]] states his wish; in the English version, he wants to be a great plumber like his brother Mario, but in the Japanese version, he merely states that he wants to help his older brother (only implying that it is Luigi's wish). The Japanese version contains additional references to Luigi, such as [[Garro]]'s description of [[In Search of Lost Brother|A Plumber's Lament]] originally including the subject's well wishes toward his little brother. The English version of the remake uses these references from the original Japanese version, but in addition, Luigi is one of the possible answers to the [[Dr. Topper]] question about the ultimate enemy in the adventure instead of Bowser in Eastern languages. Luigi also hosts the original game's physical instruction booklet.

A [[list of Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars pre-release and unused content#Nintendo Power|pre-release screenshot]] showed Luigi (along with Mario and [[Mallow]]) attending a banquet hosted by [[Valentina]], suggesting he might have been playable or at least would have had a bigger role.

Luigi appears in each of the titles of the [[Game & Watch Gallery (series)|''Game & Watch Gallery'' series]], with his role changing based on the [[Game & Watch]] game being played.

In ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 4]]'', Luigi retains his roles in ''Fire'', ''Chef'', and ''Mario Bros.'', as well as appearing in ''[[Rain Shower]]'' and ''[[Boxing]]''. In ''Rain Shower'', one of the characters that Mario has to keep dry is Luigi himself, who sleeps in the hammock in the upper left-hand corner. If a water balloon hits Luigi, he wakes up and gets mad, earning Mario a miss. In ''Boxing'', Luigi has to face a [[Wiggler]], a [[Big Boo]], and [[Waluigi]] in a set of three different boxing matches.

==''Yoshi's Story''==

Adult Luigi makes a small cameo in ''[[Yoshi's Story]]'' in the level [[Torrential Maze]] of the second world. His name is printed in the background of the stage.

Luigi has appeared in every [[Mario Party (series)|''Mario Party'']] installment to date and has been a playable character in each title, aside from ''[[Mario Party-e]]''. In the earlier ''Mario Party'' games, his character color was green, but has been changed to blue starting in ''[[Mario Party 3]]'' (green is now specific to [[Yoshi]]). Like with other characters in the first ''[[Mario Party]]'', Luigi has his own board called [[Luigi's Engine Room]]. In ''[[Mario Party 2]]'' and ''Mario Party 3'', his favorite item is the [[Skeleton Key]], and his Duel Mode partner is a [[Goomba]]. Also in ''Mario Party 3'''s Story Mode, if the player is playing as the character they were supposed to duel, Luigi becomes the opponent. In ''[[Mario Party 4]]'', Luigi helps reclaim the player's birthday present; in ''[[Mario Party 5]]'', Luigi helps his friends save [[Dream Depot]]; in ''[[Mario Party 6]]'', he helps settle an argument between [[Brighton]] and [[Twila]]. In ''[[Mario Party 7]]'' he shares his Character Orb, the [[Fireball Orb]], with Mario and his partner is usually his brother. Whenever Luigi throws an orb, it has Luigi's [[emblem]] on it, which is a green letter L on a blue background. In ''[[Mario Party 8]]'', Luigi competes with his friends at the Star Carnival to win a year's supply of candy; in ''[[Mario Party 9]]'', he helps his friends recollect the [[Mini Star]]s. In ''[[Mario Party Advance]]'', Luigi (or Mario) is needed to complete the [[Mustached Hero!]] quest. During Toad Scramble in ''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'', if the player has Luigi on their team, he stomps on the Goombas in their way and grants the player use of the [[Jumpy Dice Block]]. Luigi has appeared in ''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]'' as a playable character, and he reappears in ''[[Super Mario Party]]'' in a playable capacity. Luigi's Dice Block has three 1's, one 5, one 6, and one 7, either rolling very low or very high. ''[[Super Mario Party Jamboree]]'' is the first game in the series where [[Kevin Afghani]] provides Luigi's voice, instead of recordings of [[Charles Martinet]] from recent entries.

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Luigi is an unlockable playable {{iw|smashwiki|fighter}} in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' He can be unlocked by completing the [[Break the Targets]] bonus game with all eight of the starter characters, followed by beating him on the [[Peach's Castle (Super Smash Bros.)|Peach Castle]] stage. Luigi weighs 100 units just like Mario. Luigi is one of the slowest characters in the game, on the ground and in the air (tied with [[Ness]] for the slowest running speed, and the lowest airspeed), as well as one of the lowest falling speeds. Luigi's attacks are either weaker than Mario's, or they deal the exact same damage. Keeping with his distinct gameplay in the ''Super Mario'' franchise, Luigi also has the lowest traction of any character, but has the highest jumps. Luigi's moves are mostly copied from Mario, though his copied moves have their distinctions. His standard special move is [[Green Fireball|Fireball]], which travels in a straight line through the air rather than across the ground like Mario's. His down special is [[Luigi Cyclone]], in which Luigi spins around rapidly; the move only hits twice but deals greater damage and {{iw|smashwiki|knockback}}. Finally, his up special move is [[Super Jump Punch]], which only hits one time, but if it hits at the start of the move, it deals much greater damage and knockback. In addition, Luigi's {{iw|smashwiki|taunt}} is a low, short kick that can damage opponents, making it the only taunt in the game that can deal damage.

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Luigi is an unlockable playable fighter in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. He is unlocked either from playing 800 VS matches or clear the first level of {{iw|smashwiki|Adventure Mode (SSBM)|Adventure Mode}} with the seconds value on the timer being a 2 (ex. XX:X2^XX). Upon clearing the later requirement, Luigi takes Mario's place in the following fight on [[Princess Peach's Castle (Super Smash Bros. Melee)|Princess Peach's Castle]]. Either way, Luigi's unlock match takes place on the [[Mushroom Kingdom II]] stage, where defeating Luigi unlocks him as a playable fighter. Luigi retains his physics from the previous installment, having the lowest {{iw|smashwiki|traction}} in the game, the second-highest jump height (now surpassed by {{iw|smashwiki:Falco (SSBM)|Falco}}), and somewhat poor mobility overall, while being a middleweight. Luigi's attack speed has majorly improved, and many of his attacks are now stronger than Mario's. Luigi has become faster on the ground, in exchange for a lower airspeed. In addition, Luigi's taunt, returning from ''Super Smash Bros.'', is now a {{iw|smashwiki|meteor smash}} when used against opponents on or near the ledge. Luigi was given a {{iw|smashwiki|side special move}}, [[Green Missile]], which involves Luigi launching himself head-first into opponents. Unlike Mario, Luigi cannot [[Wall Jump]] in this game.

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Luigi is an unlockable playable fighter in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. He can be unlocked either by playing 22 Brawl matches, clearing {{iw|smashwiki|Classic Mode (SSBB)|Classic Mode}} without using a {{iw|smashwiki|continue}}, or have him join the party in {{iw|smashwiki|Adventure Mode: Subspace Emissary|The Subspace Emissary}} after clearing {{iw|smashwiki|Subspace (Part I)|Subspace (Part I)}}; by fulfilling either of the first two methods, the player is pit into an unlock against Luigi on [[Luigi's Mansion (stage)|Luigi's Mansion]], where defeating him unlocks the character. Luigi's appearance had been updated to reflect his current design, and his voice clips are distinct, no longer being higher pitched than Mario's voice clips like in the previous games. A few of Luigi's animations were changed to make him less identical to Mario. Like many other characters, Luigi's {{iw|smashwiki|damage}} output was decreased from ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', though his attacks remain stronger than Mario's. Luigi weighs 97 units, being lighter than Mario instead of sharing his weight. Luigi has the ability to {{iw|smashwiki|crawl}}, unlike most other characters. Luigi's [[Final Smash]] is [[Negative Zone]], which involves Luigi creating a green void that inflicts a random status effect to any opponents caught in it.

Luigi is first seen in The Subspace Emissary pretending to threaten and attack on-coming {{iw|wikirby|Waddle Dee}}s. They are harmless and make no move to attack him, but he is frightened by them nonetheless. From behind, Luigi is slammed by {{iw|smashwiki|King Dedede (SSBB)|King Dedede}}'s mallet, sending him flying into the air. After he comes back down, he becomes a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]]. King Dedede places Luigi on the road as bait for [[Wario]], who is coming down the road. Wario takes the bait, and King Dedede manages to steal Luigi along with the rescued princess and [[Ness]]. Later, Dedede places a special brooch on Luigi and the others. When [[Tabuu]] transforms everybody else into trophies, the brooches, which were revealed to be timer-based revival tools, turn Luigi and Ness back into living beings. Luigi and Ness then revive King Dedede. The unlikely trio set off to help out the others in Subspace. Luigi, along with Ness, then watches King Dedede battle [[Bowser]], and later help him convince Wario to join them. After they turn the trophies back to normal, they all face off against Tabuu.

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Luigi is a default playable fighter in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''. Luigi's moves go unchanged from the previous game with the exception of his {{iw|smashwiki|down throw}}, which is now a [[Ground Pound]] instead of a body slam; and Final Smash, which is now [[Poltergust 5000]]; when used, Luigi pulls out the vacuum, which sucks in opponents, damages them, and launches them back out. Luigi now also [[scuttle]]s during his jumping animation, making him more closely resemble his depiction in the main ''Super Mario'' franchise. Luigi's damage output has been lowered overall, but in exchange, his mobility is faster. Luigi can use {{iw|smashwiki|equipment}} to alter his stats, like other fighters. In addition to generic badges, Luigi, like Mario, can wear certain additional equipment such as shoes (speed), overalls (defense), and gloves (attack). Luigi has alternate special moves that function differently than the base moves.

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Luigi is an unlockable playable fighter in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. His running animation was changed to be similar to his running animation in ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'', and Luigi also receives a new walking animation. Luigi's {{iw|smashwiki|up tilt}} was changed to an uppercut that goes straight upwards, while his {{iw|smashwiki|forward tilt}} was made a side kick instead of a roundhouse kick. Luigi uses his [[Poltergust G-00]] for his {{iw|smashwiki|grab}} and {{iw|smashwiki|throw}}s.<ref>{{cite|url=www.smashbros.com/en_US/blog/index.html?category=cat02_fighter_09|title=Smash Bros. Blog (09: Luigi)|publisher=Smashbros.com|accessdate=August 17, 2024|language=en-us}}</ref> as well as his Final Smash. The Poltergust G-00 functions as a {{iw|smashwiki|Grab#Tether grabs and extended grabs|tether grab}} and can be used in midair. Luigi's {{iw|smashwiki|forward throw}} and {{iw|smashwiki|back throw}} involve him slamming the opponent in multiple directions, while his {{iw|smashwiki|up throw}} has him eject foes directly from the Poltergust G-00. Luigi's {{iw|smashwiki|up smash}} is nicknamed the Lead Headbutt, while his {{iw|smashwiki|neutral aerial}} is the Luigi Kick. Luigi benefits from universal changes: his mobility has been made faster, no longer being below-average; his short hop timing and landing lag in his aerials are reduced, making them faster; he can directionally air dodge once again, improving his recovery; and he can use any ground attack out of a run and any aerial attack while holding onto ladders. Luigi's traction has been majorly improved, no longer being the lowest in the game, and is more in line with Mario's. Luigi's forward tilt and dash attack both deal more damage, his forward smash deals more knockback, and his down smash's clean hit is more likely to connect. His down tilt deals less damage, in exchange for having less ending lag.

Luigi appears in [[Simon Belmont|Simon]]'s debut trailer, "[[smashwiki:List of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate character trailers#Simon and Richter|Vampire Killer]]", where he is walking through [[Dracula's Castle]] with his Poltergust while terrified of his surroundings. He attempts to ward off various approaching mummies with his Poltergust's flashlight, eventually hitting one of the mummies in the face with a plunger, which sticks for a few seconds before causing the Mummy to pursue Luigi in a rage, forcing him to flee. He then exits the door into another room, only to find a moving Medusa bust with glowing eyes, causing him to flee again before tripping and landing on his posterior. He then gets back up and looks up to see Death, who kills him with his Scythe as he is screaming. Death is then ambushed and warded off by Simon. At the end of the trailer, Luigi's soul attempts to reunite with his corpse, but as he does so, Carmilla's mask appears in the window next to him, causing him to scream. Luigi briefly appears in [[Piranha Plant#Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|Piranha Plant]]'s reveal trailer, where he is seen dazed alongside a group of [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]]s.

As with several other returning characters, Luigi's victory theme, which is the orchestral arrangement of the level clear theme from ''Super Mario Bros.'' (and is shared with Mario, Dr. Mario, and Peach, and in this game, Daisy) has been slightly shortened and sped up compared to the previous installments.

Luigi's {{iw|smashwiki|Classic Mode (SSBU)|Classic Mode}} route, titled Luigi's Nightmares, involves him fighting dark and scary opponents, referencing his cowardly nature. Luigi engages in these battles in the following order:

#{{iw|smashwiki|Toon Link (SSBU)|Toon Link}} (dark outfit) ×4 on [[Luigi's Mansion (stage)|Luigi's Mansion]]

#[[Mii Brawler]] ×3, [[Mii Swordfighter]] ×2, [[Mii Gunner]] on Luigi's Mansion ({{iw|smashwiki|Battlefield form|Battlefield}})

#{{iw|smashwiki|Little Mac (SSBU)|Little Mac}} (wire-frame/hoodie costume) and Giant {{iw|smashwiki|Mr. Game & Watch}} on Luigi's Mansion ({{iw|smashwiki|Omega form|Ω}})

[[File:Luigi MT64.png|thumb|left|x200px|Artwork from ''Mario Tennis'', showing Luigi's original depiction in ''Mario Tennis'', let alone games for the Nintendo 64 in general]]

Luigi is first seen in the intro of the [[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Nintendo 64 version of ''Mario Tennis'']]. He is walking in line with the other characters, showing greeting signs. After having a chat with Mario, Wario and Waluigi unknowingly appear, sparking a rivalry between the two parties. When Bowser arrives, the turmoil cools down. Luigi is playable in the game and its [[Mario Tennis (Game Boy Color)|handheld counterpart]]. Luigi is an All-Around type character and Mario's partner in doubles tournaments, though Daisy is partnered with Luigi if he takes the lead role. The game is the first appearance of Luigi's rival, [[Waluigi]].

Luigi is first seen in the opening cinematic of ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]''. He is seen narrowly dodging the ball returned by Mario as both win a match against Wario and Waluigi. During the night of the final match, Wario and Waluigi reappear after Yoshi and Donkey Kong fail to show up. As Wario and Waluigi throw several Bob-ombs, Luigi and Mario use their tennis rackets to knock back the explosives. Luigi escapes safe and unharmed from the barrage of explosives and their impact on [[Peach Dome]]. Luigi is a playable character with [[Luigi's Mansion Court]] as his own tennis court, [[Squeaky Mallet]] as his Offensive Power Shot, and [[Poltergust Return]] as his Defensive Power Shot. Luigi's default partner in doubles tournaments is Mario.

Luigi is a playable character in Exhibition Mode of ''[[Mario Tennis: Power Tour]]''.

In ''[[Mario Tennis Open]]'', the [[Mii]]s can wear a uniform based on Luigi, as well as his costume, which is unlocked by winning the doubles Final Cup.

Luigi is a playable character in ''[[Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash]]''. He is classified as being a balanced type.

Luigi is a playable character in ''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]''. He wears tennis gear instead of his usual outfit by default, but the latter is unlockable by accumulating 2000 participation points in the January 2019 online tournament. In the Adventure Mode, Luigi is possessed by [[Lucien]], and Mario has to rescue him.

[[File:luigi parade.png|frame|left|Sprite from ''Paper Mario'', showing Luigi dressed up to lead the ending parade]]

While Mario is on his mission to collect the [[Crystal Stars]] in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', Luigi is on a mission of his own. After every chapter in the game, Mario could find Luigi and listen to his story in [[Rogueport]]. When telling Mario the story, Luigi constantly exaggerated to make the story better and to make himself sound much more heroic; Luigi's partners (including [[Blooey]], [[Hayzee]], [[Jerry]], [[Screamy]] and [[Torque (character)|Torque]]), who generally hated him and only traveled with him because Luigi owed them a debt, almost always secretly told Mario what really happened. Later, Luigi got interviewed and five [[Super Luigi (series)|Super Luigi]] books were sold. Luigi's adventure involved rescuing [[List of implied characters#Princess Eclair|Princess Eclair]] of the [[List of implied locations#Waffle Kingdom|Waffle Kingdom]] from the [[Goomboss|Chestnut King]]. Luigi's story sounded extremely similar to Mario's in most aspects. He usually messed up during his adventure, such as accidentally knocking his partner Blooey the [[Blooper]] into [[lava]].

Luigi also appears in the [[audience]] of Mario's battles, sometimes throwing helpful items to him. Unlike other characters, he never flees if he ends up getting attacked by mistake. He also cheers Mario on during the final battle with the [[Shadow Queen]], shouting "<font color=green>YOU GO, BRO!</font>". [[List of implied organizations#Luigi Fan Club|His fan club]], whose members include [[Toadia]], a Toad from [[Poshley Heights]], was also given two mentions in the game. The "L Emblem" Badge changes Mario's color scheme to Luigi's when equipped. The character [[Pennington]] constantly mistakes Mario for Luigi until almost the very end of the game. Lastly, Luigi's silhouette is the first of the many white character silhouettes that walk across the screen during the game's ending credits, continuing Luigi's past RPG roles as a parade leader.

[[File:Luigi SPM artwork.jpg|left|thumb|upright=0.9|Artwork from ''Super Paper Mario'']]

*W3-12: [[Whitecap Beach]] - As Mario walks along the pier, Luigi can be seen sitting on the rock on the right.

*W4-5: [[Whiteout Valley]] - Near the end of the ski ride, Luigi is seen sitting on one of the ski lifts going downhill.

Luigi reappears in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'', where he can be seen driving a Standard Kart, similarly to his appearance in ''Paper Mario: Color Splash''. In the beginning, he and Mario are invited into Toad Town to celebrate the Origami Festival. Upon noticing that the town is deserted, the two head to Peach's Castle. However, they are immediately locked inside, and Luigi goes off to find the key to the front door. After King Olly relocates Peach's Castle, Mario glimpses Luigi's hat left behind in the rubble. After traversing through the Whispering Woods and Graffiti Underground, Mario and Olivia locate Luigi in the castle ruins trapped in a wall. After being freed with the 1,000 Fold Arms, Luigi sets off to find the [[key to Peach's Castle]].

Luigi is next seen in the backyard of the house on [[Mushroom Island]], having swum all the way there. Mario finds a note from him on [[Full Moon Island]], which directs him here. This time, Luigi has the [[Diamond Key|key]] needed to access [[Diamond Island (Paper Mario: The Origami King)|Diamond Island]]. Although Luigi is embarrassed over constantly finding the wrong keys, Olivia assures him that all the keys he has been finding have still been very helpful. Determined to find the right key, Luigi sets off once more, but not before accompanying the others to the basement and learning about King Olly's backstory through the [[Origami Craftsman]].

Luigi is the main protagonist and playable character in ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'' and [[Luigi's Mansion (Nintendo 3DS)|its remake]]. In the latter version, he is accompanied by his slime counterpart, [[Gooigi]] in Co-Op Mode only. Prior to the game's events, Luigi wins [[Luigi's Mansion (location)|a mansion]] in a contest he had not even entered. Overjoyed, Luigi tells Mario to go ahead and meet up with him there. Luigi walks through a gloomy, haunted forest that leads to a big haunted house. The mansion is actually the one Luigi is looking for and he gets nervous. Upon arriving, Mario is nowhere to be found. While searching for his brother, Luigi meets [[Professor E. Gadd]] who proceeds to tell him that the mansion is haunted and that Mario was taken captive. Handing Luigi his [[Poltergust 3000]], a vacuum that can capture [[Ghost (Luigi's Mansion series)|ghosts]], Luigi sets out to rescue Mario. Luigi gets startled whenever a ghost appears near him or something makes a loud noise, causing Luigi to jump into the air slightly and halting his movement for a few seconds. Luigi also has a [[Health Meter]] that depletes whenever he takes damage, and if it reaches 0, Luigi [[Game Over|loses consciousness]]. Luigi can use the Poltergust 3000 to suck in ghosts after stunning them with his [[flashlight]] and later shoot out fire, ice, and water blasts after finding their respective [[element medal]]s. Luigi manages to capture every [[portrait ghost]], the 50 [[Boo]]s, and the final boss, [[King Boo]]. After defeating King Boo, Luigi gives the remaining portrait ghosts to E. Gadd, rescues Mario, and cries tears of joy.

Luigi is the main protagonist and playable character in ''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]''. E. Gadd calls for Luigi's help from [[Evershade Valley]] and transports him over there with E Gadd's [[Pixelator]]. Once there, Luigi is told the [[Dark Moon]] has shattered and that the valley's normally friendly ghosts have become mischievous and hostile. E. Gadd then sends Luigi to the first mansion, [[Gloomy Manor]], to retrieve the improved version of the Poltergust 3000, called the [[Poltergust 5000]], and to see what he can find out. In the process, Luigi catches ghosts, including the powerful [[Poltergeist]], with the Poltergust 5000. He later enters the manor's [[Cellar (Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon)|cellar]], where the [[Grouchy Possessor]] takes control of a massive spider and attacks Luigi. Luigi manages to catch this ghost, return the spider to normal, and recover the first Dark Moon piece. He is subsequently transported back to E. Gadd's lab.

Luigi's controls and personality are mostly retained from the previous game. Luigi still cannot jump, but he is not as easily frightened from ghosts, being able to still move around while being startled. Luigi's Health Meter also returns, functioning the same way as it did in the original game, though players can recover from a Game Over if they have found a [[Gold Bone]]. While the Poltergust 5000 cannot shoot out elemental blasts, Luigi can still use it to suck up ghosts and objects, cause a [[Strobulb|wider and stronger beam of light]], and reveal [[Dark-Light Device|hidden objects]].

Luigi is the main protagonist and playable character in ''[[Luigi's Mansion 3]]''. He has a new Poltergust that can fire plungers and lift him off the ground, along with using the Strobulb and Dark-Light attachments, as well as storing Gooigi.

Luigi's actions and attributes differ from Mario's as well. For example, Luigi has higher HP, but lower attack power than Mario. While both he and Mario can Jump and use [[Hammer]]s, the actions they perform depend on their positioning. Luigi can learn the [[High Jump]], which has him jump on to Mario to jump higher, and he can also turn Mario into [[Mini-Mario (form)|Mini-Mario]] by hitting him with his hammer, both are performed if Luigi is in the back. Additionally, Luigi can [[Dunk Hammer|burrow]] into the ground if he is hit with Mario's hammer if Mario is in the back. Later in the game, the bros. learn special hand techniques; in Luigi's case, the [[Thunderhand]], which has him create a ball of electric energy in front of him that can power [[Conductor]]s. If used on Mario while Luigi is in the back, he stuns him, [[Tickle|allowing them to move in sync while facing in one direction]].

While Luigi retains his Jump ability, the Hammer commands are given the younger versions of the bros. Luigi also does not have his High Jump, but instead gains Mario's move from the last game, the [[Spin Jump]], which allows him and Mario to float across large gaps. Later, he and Mario learn the [[Bro Ball|Bros. Ball]] technique, which has him and Mario curl into a ball and allows them to move faster.

At the start of ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'', the Bros. go to an emergency meeting in [[Peach's Castle]], warning about the dangerous disease plaguing the [[Mushroom Kingdom]], called the [[blorbs]]. Mario and Luigi arrived in the castle so hastily that Luigi was first shown hopping on one foot while trying to put on his overalls, causing him to trip and fall face-first on the floor. During the meeting, Luigi ends up falling asleep, causing him to miss the fight between Mario and Bowser. Once Luigi is inhaled into Bowser's body due to the [[Vacuum Shroom]], he lands in the [[Trash Pit]] and has to be rescued by Mario. Afterward, he joins his brother on the adventure. At one point during the adventure, however, Mario is separated from Luigi by a gang of [[Sockop]]s, forcing Luigi to rescue him alone.

While Mario and Luigi's controls are relatively the same, Luigi has additional commands. On the field, Luigi can once again turn Mario into [[Mini-Mario (form)|Mini-Mario]] by hitting Mario with Luigi's hammer. Luigi joins in on Mario's Spin Jump, though Luigi can activate [[Drill Bros.]], which burrows the brothers into the ground, allowing them to dig under gates or uproot items such as [[Bean]]s.

A digital, pixelated copy of Luigi also appears in the game, known as [[Bowser Memory M and Bowser Memory L|Bowser Memory L]], alongside one of Mario, Bowser Memory M, and their stronger variants, [[Bowser Memory MLX]].

Luigi makes an appearance in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'', the fourth installment of the ''Mario & Luigi'' series. Due to the game being released during the [[Year of Luigi]], Luigi's role is far greater than the previous entries in the series. Luigi's appearance has also been updated from the previous three entries, as his overalls now fit properly, hiding his striped socks, and the L on his cap is green, like the M on Mario's is red, to match his appearance from the main games.

Luigi is a playable character in ''[[Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix]]''. He or Mario can be chosen by the player at the start of the single-player adventure, affecting the cap at the starting house accordingly. Luigi travels with [[Toad]] to recover the stolen [[Music Key]]s in Mario's place. Luigi is the the second player in the two-player Dance-Off mode.

Luigi, Mario, and Peach are playable guest characters appearing only in the Nintendo GameCube version of ''[[NBA Street V3]]'' and ''[[SSX on Tour]]'' respectively. In the former, the three characters form a basketball team titled "Nintendo All-Stars," while in the latter, Luigi and the other two snowboard in a mountain and perform various stunts to earn points.

Luigi is first seen in the opening cinematic of ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]''. Luigi is practicing with Mario at Mario Stadium until a flyer depicting Bowser arrives. Later in the scene, Luigi is seen running for a fly ball hit by Donkey Kong, where Luigi makes a leap from the center field wall to catch the ball for the second out of the inning. After Mario hits a walk-off home run, Luigi and others storm the field to celebrate. In the closing cinematic, which plays after defeating Bowser's team in Challenge Mode via Special Cup, Luigi is one of a few characters at the baseball field. When Bowser arrives, Luigi serves as the catcher, waiting for Mario's first pitch.

Luigi is one of the playable characters. He is the vice captain of [[Mario]]'s team. His team names are the ''Luigi Gentlemen'', ''Luigi Vacuums'', ''Luigi Mansioneers'', and ''Luigi Leapers''. Luigi has similar stats and abilities to Mario, but Luigi can perform a [[Super Jump (Mario Baseball series)|Super Jump]] on the field while Mario cannot, and his Star Pitch is the [[Green Fireball]]. Luigi's stats are well balanced, although his batting skills are slightly weaker than his other skills. He has good chemistry with three characters, who are Mario, [[Peach]] and [[Daisy]], and bad chemistry with three, being [[Waluigi]], [[Boo]] and [[King Boo]].

[[File:Luigi MSS.jpg|thumb|180px|Artwork from ''Mario Super Sluggers'']]

Luigi is first seen in the opening cinematic of ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''. He is riding a yacht en route to the [[Baseball Kingdom]] with a few other character. The characters view the island from the summit of a lighthouse after arriving. At [[Mario Stadium (baseball stadium)|Mario Stadium]], Luigi brandishes a {{iw|nwiki|Wii Remote}} that transforms into a baseball bat, and he later catches the ball passed from his teammates. Luigi is later sent toward the wall as a result of Donkey Kong performing a body check on him. Luigi manages to hold on to the ball long enough to get the final out, and the other characters join the frame to celebrate. After defeating Bowser's team in Challenge Mode, Luigi and the other characters celebrate in the middle of the infield then march towards the entrance of the Baseball Kingdom to gaze upon the sunset before the lights turn on for the night.

Luigi is a playable character. He is the team captain of his own team, the Luigi Knights, and has a personal baseball stadium titled [[Luigi's Mansion (location)|Luigi's Mansion]]. His Star Swing is the [[Tornado Swing]], and his Star Pitch is the [[Tornado Ball]]. Luigi received slight improvements to his batting, fielding, and running skills. Luigi is the first character to join the team in Challenge mode. He has good chemistry with Green [[Mii|Miis]], but outside of them, he only has good chemistry with two other characters, Mario and Daisy, and bad chemistry with five: [[Bowser]], [[Waluigi]], Boo, King Boo and [[Dry Bones]].

[[File:SPP Luigi.png|thumb|upright=0.8|left|Luigi captured by a [[Hammer Bro]]]]

Luigi is a non-playable character in ''[[Super Princess Peach]]''. During the opening story, he, Mario, and several [[Toad (species)|Toads]] are taken captive by Bowser and his minions, using the power of the [[Vibe Scepter]]. Luigi was given to a [[Giant Kamek]] to be guarded, but is rescued after [[Princess Peach]] defeats the Giant Kamek. Luigi does not appear again until Mario is rescued at the end of the game, where he is shoved to the side by Peach when he runs to hug his brother.

[[File:MSBL Luigi artwork.png|thumb|Artwrok from ''Mario Strikers: Battle League'']]

Luigi is a playable character in the [[Mario Strikers (series)|''Mario Strikers'' series]]. Luigi is a team captain in ''[[Super Mario Strikers]]'' (titled ''Mario Smash Football'' in the PAL regions), in which the number of his jersey is a 2, likely referring to him being Mario's "younger brother" and him usually filling the "Player 2" role in earlier titles. His emblem is a lightning bolt, an element he has been associated with since ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', and his Super Strike is the [[Super Strike#Luigi - Vicious Vortex|Vicious Vortex]]. Luigi next appears in ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]'' (titled ''Mario Strikers Charged Football'' in PAL regions), which classifies him as a Balanced player alongside Mario, meaning that Luigi's stats are well-rounded. Luigi's [[Super Ability]] in ''Mario Strikers Charged'' is [[Super Luigi!]], which allows him to become giant and crush his opponents, opening scoring opportunities, and his [[Mega Strike]] has Luigi completely electrify himself and the soccer ball. Luigi was made a technique-type character in ''[[Mario Strikers: Battle League]]'', where his stats are similar to Mario, but Luigi has a slightly lower speed and their shooting and passing abilities are swapped: His shots have below average power, but he is good at passing and has the best technique among the cast in the base game. After the updates, his technique is now tied with [[Birdo]] for the second best in the game, only behind [[Daisy]]. Luigi's [[Hyper Strike]] in ''Mario Strikers: Battle League'' is Spin Tornado.

Luigi is a playable character in ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]''. He is classified as an All-Around type. His [[Special Shot (Mario Hoops 3-on-3 and Mario Sports Mix)|Special Shot]] is the [[Green Fire Shot]]. Luigi's Baller name is the ''Mushroom Dynamite''.

Luigi is an unlockable character in ''[[Itadaki Street DS]]'' and a default playable character in ''[[Fortune Street]]''. In the former, Luigi can be unlocked by playing through the Tour Mode. Both games include Luigi as a Rank C character when controlled by the computer. Several pieces of Luigi's clothing and gear also appear as unlockable customizations for the player's avatar character.

Luigi is a playable character in both the [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Wii)|Wii version]] and the [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo DS)|Nintendo DS version]] of ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''. He is an All-Around type. Exclusively in the former version is an unlockable [[Mii]] outfit based on him and an opening where Luigi makes a few appearances. Luigi appears at the start and end with all of the other athletes during the cinematic, as well as competing in [[Halfpipe]] and [[Short Track 1,000m]]; in the latter event, Luigi and Shadow once again clash as they try to outpace each other, only for [[Metal Sonic]] to outpace them and take the lead, putting Luigi in third place.

In the Adventure Tours mode in the handheld version, Luigi is first found in [[Frostown]] and asks Mario and Sonic to challenge him at [[Cross-Country]]. Upon being defeated, he joins their party and can be selected for [[Event]]s with free character selection. Once at [[Sparkleton]], Luigi helps Mario and [[Sonic]] look for a key to a gate. A [[Boo]] scares Luigi away, which makes Luigi run into a tree, causing the key to fall from it and Boo steals it. Angered at the Boo's insults, Luigi gives chase to the Boo and, if he gets the key in less than forty seconds, the Boo runs away. After the players clear the ice walls at [[Polastraits]], King Boo is angry that Luigi upset the Boos in Sparkleton, and Luigi is challenged to [[Alpine Skiing GS]]. After Luigi beats King Boo, King Boo flees.

Luigi is a playable character in both the [[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Wii)|Wii version]] and [[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|Nintendo 3DS version]] of ''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games''. Exclusively in the former version is another Mii costume based on Luigi and an opening sequence where Luigi appears with the other athletes at the start and competes in [[Equestrian - Show Jumping]] and [[Dream Hurdles]]. The Wii version also has a London Party mode where Luigi is one of the interactable characters for playing minigames and earning stickers. The Nintendo 3DS version includes Luigi in the Heroes group, allowing him to only compete in certain [[Event]]s.

In the handheld version's Story Mode, Luigi first appears helping investigate the [[Phantasmal Fog]] in the [[Main Stadium]], and then helps clear it up before the three head off to [[Hyde Park]] to take a look at the fog there and check that Peach and the other female characters staying there are alright. After seeing that the Girls have cleared up the park, Luigi, Mario, and Toad head to the [[British Museum]], where they come across Sonic and [[Tails]] and the five of them clear the fog from the area. After finding out some information about the origin of the Phantasmal  Fog, Luigi leaves with [[Charmy]] to investigate the [[London Tennis Club]], where they find Waluigi challenging Metal Sonic. After Waluigi defeats Metal Sonic, Luigi and Charmy follow them to [[Eton Dorney]], meeting up with Mario and Toad, and after Waluigi and Wario defeat [[Dr. Eggman]] and Metal Sonic again, they head back to the Main Stadium. When the fog reappears, Luigi helps save [[Cream (character)|Cream]] and [[Cheese (character)|Cheese]] from some [[imposter]]s, and then heads to [[Stonehenge]] with Mario, Toad, Sonic, Tails and [[Omega]], where they find the lid of the [[Fog urn]] and learn that Bowser and Dr. Eggman are hiding inside [[Big Ben]]. The Heroes head back to [[London]] and Luigi, Mario, Sonic and Tails defeat Bowser and Dr. Eggman and seal away the Phantasmal Fog, before returning to the Main Stadium for the opening ceremony of the Olympics. A [[List of badges in Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|badge]] of Luigi can be obtained from the Badge Machine.

Luigi is a playable character in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]''. He retains his All-Around classification as well as the Mii outfit based on him. Luigi has a unique victory animation when paired with Mario and Tails.

Luigi is a playable character in the [[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Wii U)|Wii U version]] and the [[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|Nintendo 3DS version]] of ''Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games'', as well as ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Arcade Edition]]''. Luigi is an All-Around character in the Wii U version and a Balance character in the Nintendo 3DS and arcade versions. Exclusively in the Wii U version is a Mii costume that can be collected in two separate parts. Luigi is only playable in [[Table Tennis (Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games for Nintendo 3DS)|Table Tennis]] and [[110m Hurdles (Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games)|110m Hurdles]] in the Nintendo 3DS version; in said version, Luigi also appears as a supporting character or a rival in the Road to Rio mode if the player joins Mario or Sonic's Gym respectively, and with Mario disappearance, Luigi is put in charge of the team and learns his brother's whereabouts as well as the theft of the Olympic medals. The arcade version lists  [[110m Hurdles (Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Arcade Edition)|110m Hurdles]] and [[Trampoline (Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Arcade Edition)|Trampoline]] as recommended events for Luigi.

Luigi is a playable character in both ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020]]'' and ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - Arcade Edition]]''. He is an All-Around type playable character. Luigi is one of the characters whose sport clothing differs depending on the event. In addition to being playable in the Tokyo 2020 events, he is also one of the eight characters that are playable in the Tokyo 1964 events, using his appearance from ''Super Mario Bros.'' In the game's Story Mode, Luigi accidentally turns on the [[Tokyo '64]] console and gets Mario, Sonic, Toad, Bowser, and Dr. Eggman stuck in the game and then works with Tails to try to help get them out.

Luigi is a playable character in ''[[Mario Sports Mix]]''. He is billed an all-around character. Luigi has average speed, an above-average technique, and power at below average. Luigi has a special move in which he takes out his Poltergust 3000 vacuum opponents towards him, followed by firing the ball at the intended target, and his own sports stadium taking place at [[Luigi's Mansion (Mario Sports Mix)|his mansion]].

Luigi, as Dr. Luigi, is a playable character in ''[[Dr. Luigi]]''. As a doctor, Luigi is dressed similarly to [[Dr. Mario]], though Dr. Luigi wears his cap instead of a doctor's head mirror. Dr. Luigi is suggested to have a more laid-back personality than his brother, as the introduction cutscene shows Luigi walking slowly with a tired look on his face. After he sees the Viruses, however, he becomes shocked and prepares capsules for use, now looking worried.<ref>{{cite|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_HDOXAMnZo|title=Wii U - Dr. Luigi Trailer|publisher=YouTube|date=December 31, 2013|author=Nintendo of America|accessdate=May 16, 2024}}</ref>

Dr. Luigi is a playable character in ''[[Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure]]''. He is now depicted wearing a head mirror. Dr. Luigi, like Dr. Mario, has to use [[Capsule]]s to defeat [[Virus]]es.

Dr. Luigi is an unlockable playable character in ''[[Dr. Mario World]]''. Dr. Luigi is a reward in [[World 4 (Dr. Mario World)|World 4]]'s special stage since version 1.2.0, though beating the stage prior to the update will allow him to be obtainable through the doc box. His skill in Stage Mode is to use a blue and green [[capsule]] with Luigi's emblem on it to eliminate random viruses in an L shape. A spot is chosen, followed by the capsule clearing downward and then rightward, after which an image of an "L" is formed. Dr. Luigi also struck a pose while the skill is in effect. Prior to version 2.3.0, this skill cleared six spaces (four down followed by two right), but since that version, it clears eight spaces (five down followed by three right) and the targeted path will always include a virus at the corner if any are still present and can be eliminated in the stage. In Versus Mode, his skill is different in that it prevents opponents from rotating their capsules, and lasts longer and/or has a faster-charging skill gauge at higher levels. The capsule from the Stage Mode skill is not present.

Luigi makes cameo appearances in ''[[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker]]''. There are [[8-bit character|Pixel Luigi]]s [[List of Luigi sightings in Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker|hidden]] across many of the game's levels, similarly to ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''.

Luigi is a playable {{iw|smashwiki|skin}} in the Super Mario Mash-up in ''[[Minecraft]]''. There is also a skin of Luigi wearing the [[Poltergust 5000]] and one of [[Tanooki Mario|Kitsune Luigi]]. Two mobs also reference Luigi: the cat, with the Siamese cat texture being replaced by Cat Luigi, and the fox texture being replaced with Kitsune Luigi. Additionally, Luigi's face is carved onto pumpkins, and the painting "de_aztec" is replaced by a sprite of Luigi from ''Super Mario Bros.''

Luigi is a playable character in ''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]''. Luigi is billed a balanced character, though in tennis, he an All-Around type instead. In golf, Luigi's default drive is 209 yards, and his shots travel low in a fade trajectory.

Luigi is a playable character in ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'' as one of the playable characters. Like with the others present at the statue inauguration at the beginning of the game, Luigi was sucked into the vortex linking the [[Rabbid]]s to the Mushroom Kingdom. He was later seen being terrorized by [[Pirabbid Plant]] in the level [[Brother, Where Art Thou?]], forcing Mario, [[Rabbid Luigi]], and [[Rabbid Peach]] to rescue him. Luigi promptly joins the group once the level is completed. Luigi is a character with high offense and maximum mobility, though his defense is very low. He is the only character with access to [[List of weapons in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle#Precision|Precision weapons]] as his main set of weapons and he uses [[List of weapons in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle#Sentry|Sentry weapons]] as his secondary set.

Luigi is a playable character in ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]''. He is playable from when the heroes arrive on [[Beacon Beach]], and throughout the game he helps the other heroes defeat [[Cursa]] and save the galaxy. He now wields the Sharpshooter,<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/mario-plus-rabbids-sparks-of-hope-gold-edition-switch/|title=Mario + Rabbids® Sparks of Hope Gold Edition for Nintendo Switch|publisher=Nintendo Official Site|accessdate=May 16, 2024|archive=web.archive.org/web/20240516214325/https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/mario-plus-rabbids-sparks-of-hope-gold-edition-switch|language=en-us}}</ref> a weapon shaped like a bow. It hits harder the farther the user is away from the enemy.<ref>{{cite|url=youtu.be/0NB5rYSE5_E|title= Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope - Showcase|publisher=YouTube|author=Ubisoft|date=June 29, 2022|accessdate=May 16, 2024}}</ref> His Steely Stare technique returns from the first game, and is able to unlock double jump in the skill tree.<ref>{{cite|url=www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/mario-rabbids/sparks-of-hope/news-updates/54KqtyUg25UlrGQ20LC0ga/mario-rabbids-sparks-of-hope-a-deep-dive-into-combat-and-hero-archetypes|title=Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope: a deep dive into combat and hero archetypes|publisher=Ubisoft|accessdate=May 16, 2024|language=en|archive=web.archive.org/web/20240516214409/https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/mario-rabbids/sparks-of-hope/news-updates/54KqtyUg25UlrGQ20LC0ga/mario-rabbids-sparks-of-hope-a-deep-dive-into-combat-and-hero-archetypes}}</ref>