Mario's Story in Luigi's Mansion 

Regarding the boos "trapped" in the storage room, here's what I had to say to others: "When Luigi reaches the storage room and releases King Boo along with the others, one boo says "Oh ho! It's Luigi! Look, guys! Luigi's finally here!" That last part is ESPECIALLY important! "Luigi's finally here"? As in, they were waiting for him in hiding? This makes it quite clear that King Boo's plan after capturing Mario was to lay hidden under the storage room and rush Luigi with his minions the moment the hatch was opened. The reason why they didn't rush him as planned was stated a couple lines later: "What's on his back...? It's... E.Gadd's Poltergust 3000! Everybody scram!" They knew they stood no chance against that device, so the strategy that they used on Mario quickly crumbled when used on Luigi."

Nope. Here’s what probably happened... Mario: Oh hey! It’sa painting! Wahoo! Adventure! “Mario 64 entering painting sound” King Boo: That was easy...

“Nice of King Boo to invite us over for a free mansion, eh Luigi?” “I hope he made lotsa spaghetti!”

Due to the glove being sweaty, I'm going to say he didn't leave the spares-but that he actually changed *in to* the spares and went to sleep in a bedroom while his hat was being washed. As it looks like late at night during the entire game, it is likely that it was after nightfall when Mario showed up. K. Boo tried to capture Mario in his sleep, but he woke up due to being a light sleeper, running off, power star under his hat. Everything else lines up well enough.

Wish the 3DS remake of Luigi's Mansion added a mission or DLC that showed what happened to Mario before Luigi arrived to the mansion

This video is way better than it has any right to be. Nice work

5:34 you had an opportunity to use the hotel mario clip...

Nintendo be like “Uh...yeah sure that’s definitely what happened.”

This is incredible. That "mailbox" looks a lot like a birdhouse 🤓

8:06 He knew Luigi would come to get him out. When you enter the well, right before partially emerging through the lion mouth, you can hear him shout “Hey, Luigi! What’s the holdup?!” in quite possibly his first ever piece of dialogue.

In LM 3, we can see that the at first, the hotel looks very attractive and friendly. Perhaps the same thing happened in the original Luigi’s mansion

4:36 Love the letter.😂

The reenactment reminds me of Danganronpa

I love the mod of a playable Mario & sprite visuals you used in the story telling, its small details like this that keep me invested in these types of videos! I wish we got a perspective from Mario's story finding the mansion in the game, this fits that gap very well! :D

I actually really love the idea of Mario hiding the powerstar in the observatory under a spell so the boos couldn't get it. It actually gives a lot of credence to how the room is completely inaccessible (if you try to enter the room before beating the previous room, it'll endlessly loop). Cute idea.

I love how this makes sense and keeps Mario's overprotective brother trait due to baby ptsd with him using his knowledge and always choosing to rush ahead to make sure things are safe for his brother. Tbh ya gotta love how Mario and Luigi always care about each other to a point where they prioritize each other's safety over everything else. Like how in the Mario and Luigi series they always freak our and drop everything to find and make sure the other is okay and then they go back to their mission. And I know this old but I agree with your other Luigi's mansion video it's wholesome moment and I love it just adds more to their relationship and how much it progresses in the games especially in the Luigi's mansion series like in 1 he's scared and holding out so he can save Mario then in Luigi's mansion 2 he's annoyed that boi caused E-gad trouble and he's gotta fix it only to be surprised to find Mario was captured again and then at the end he just gets angry with boo and starts pulling the vacuum with more force, then Mario tells him he's the best which is extra wholesome. But Luigi's mansion 3 has the most thought out story, sure it's simple and obvious but relationships Luigi has with the other characters, and the little things he does randomly really finalizes his character, he laughs and is scared but at the same time he's angry that boo duped him again and this time brought all his friends here with him, so angry that he just beats up the ghost to capture them except for the director he's chill. Then when he easily saves Mario he forgets about Peach which boo obviously knew would happen which this adds to boo as well showing that he truly study both brothers and knew Luigi would save Mario so he captured the princess someone Luigi considered somewhat like a sister and someone Mario liked in order to tear them apart but Mario's refusal to leave really showed how well he knew his brother to the point he had to lead him to Peach so they could save her together.

Honestly, with all the theories of mario being a demented, abusive, sociopath, its nice to see a theory where he did all of this out of suspicion and to warn his brother

This is a nicely written fanfiction. It makes Mario look like a loving brother towards Luigi and makes him somewhat cool, like how he runs fast from King Boo, or how he puts his faith in Luigi.

There is also the fact the ghost paintings in the first area alluded to the fact that Mario was also in the room as well, adding a bit more credit to the theory.

Woah! I never really understood how Mario got captured in Luigi's Mansion, but I think you might just have hit it spot on! Great job!

Welp seeing nobody has made this joke already, Mario’s Story is already in Luigi’s Mansion. The portrait ghost Neville is reading it in the study.

The only thing I noticed in the Super Mario universe is that even we didn't saw much technology all around. But it's great to know that there are actual phone lines int his world. Edit: Yes I know and aware of New Donk city and Diamond City. but I was talking about the Mushroom Kingdom area. where the mansion and the Mario Bros real home.

Here's my theory on Mario's story: although he took the power star for a strength boost, he also probably took it to help him open up any locked doors, just like in Mario 64. From there up until the laundry room, I agree with ZoomZike's timeline, but after sticking his DIRTY hat in the washing machine (and keeping his spare shoes and gloves with him), Mario went to the Twin's Bedroom to rest, since it was the one closest to the front door, so he'd know immediately if Luigi arrived. Also, he's probably used to sleeping in bunk beds (look at his house in Paper Mario), and didn't particularly care for the décor or broken window in the Master Bedroom. That's why his shoe is found there: he took them off before taking a nap. Later, when he woke up, he realized Luigi still hadn't arrived, so he put on his clean shoes and did a little more exploring. When he found the Projector Room, he decided to turn off the lights, and turn on a movie, removing a sweaty glove to eat some popcorn. Because the lights were off, the ghosts were naturally drawn to the only dark room in the mansion, and cast shadows on the screen (which we know they can, because that's how Luigi sees and fights them when he gets there), inadvertently showing Mario that the mansion WAS haunted, foiling King Boo's plan. Although King Boo immediately set his minions upon him, Mario escaped and ran towards the nearest exit, the back door, leaving his glove behind in panic. However, when he tried to jump the backyard fence, he found that, for some reason (probably a ghostly barrier), he couldn't, so he took a moment to leave Luigi a note, and stashed it in the birdhouse. Taking another moment to collect himself and replace the glove he took off, he noticed the balcony above him, and decided to head there, hoping it would be high enough for him to clear the fence and escape. He ran through the Workout Room, and up the nearby stairs, but, because he didn't know the mansion's layout, got lost and ended up cornered in the Observatory. At this point, my theory rejoins ZoomZike's, as Mario realized he was trapped and powerless against the ghosts, and decided to seal the power star in the room to prevent them from getting it, while hoping that Luigi would find it instead. The ghosts found Mario's shoes and glove, which were sitting in the open, and locked them in chests found in the same rooms he'd left them in.

Yoooo lovin the climax reasoning style :D Solid ideas, loved the video :D

Two things 1) wouldn't it be cool if someone did a full animation of this? 2) this is exactly the same as what detectives do, you would make a good one.

THE KILLER IS... YOU!!! [Funky japanese disco music]

I love when Mario is released from the painting and Luigi cries. Very wholesome :)

Wow uh ok. I have just a few notes. This is actually really cohesive and I love it, for one.

*Hey That’s-a Pretty Goood!*

I love the Danganrompa reference at the end. Also this seems to explain a lot. Really cool!

Dang.....That was amazing storytelling! You made the story a lot more interesting! You have earned a Like from me!👍

I like to think it was all a big escape room, that Mario and king boo set up for Luigi to help him develop confidence

I never really thought about Mario's story before despite Luigi's Mansion being one of my most favorite games, it's really cool that you figured it out and it was fun to see!

I definitely loved the fact you went all out with this including the clues and you had the relevant information to back it up. I believe this definitely would have happen. I felt like I was in a CSI episode.

Power stars have "door opening powers" or something like that, that's probably how Mario got into into the mansion to begin with! And the reason its hidden in a magic room is probably due to boos.

i love this, i was always confused on how mario lost yet also still had all his stuff or why mario left early but honestly this is a the best explanation ive seen. --this is also the only one ive seen that actually has evidence :p--

Homeboy said "How in the lost levels"

Everyone says your theory is cohesive, and, while it seems so, it ignores a very important detail: At the time of Luigi's arrival, all the Boos, including King Boo, are trapped in the Storage Room right behind the Ballroom.

ya know, I like to revisit this video sometimes because of how good the editing is, and the explanation. when I first got this, I thought he ran into the fake door, ya know due to the coin trail, but I now realize it was more than that.

Yo this was sick!! Great Video! All of this seemed very convincing, I could definitely imagine all of this actually happening

Great theory! But the real question is, how did Mario get caught in Luigi’s Mansion Dark Moon

It’s quite amazing that through those little details in the game a cohesive story could be made

I haven't played the other two but to me this is what makes the first one so special. Mario eternally trapped in a painting inside a mysterious haunted mansion that just appears out of nowhere and pulls you in through false promises of riches, like the lottery win of your life. The idea that it targeted Mario specifically and that the spell was strong enough for him to lose. Our hero lost. That's how you start a Luigi game.

_"Luigi got excited and called his brother-"_ Of all the absurd things in the Super Mario universe, I am the most skeptical of the notion that Mario actually has a *_TELEPHONE!_*

That was amazing

But weren’t all boos trapped underground or something until Luigi set them free?

Yeah that was something I’ve always wondered, how is it we see Mario’s hat, shoe and glove in the mansion when we very clearly see him equipped with everything? If he brought spares than that makes perfect sense!

Could you do a video on the story before Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, like how King Boo escaped, knew about E. Gadd and Evershade Valley, and the capture of Mario? I would like to see your version on that

About that line where E. Gadd saying the mansion appeared just a few days ago, that's apparently a change in localization. Per the Cutting Room Floor: "Some story elements are completely different from the English localization. For example, in the Japanese version, it is stated that the mansion is being used by Professor E. Gadd for research. However, in the English localization; E. Gadd tells Luigi that the mansion appeared only a few days before he arrived at the haunted manor."

I really like the danganronpa-style comic book explanation, nice work!

That was deep for a Nintendo theory, but that’s what I like about these things. It’s a clever use for clues such as these.

"He brought spares" Well, yeah, Mario and Luigi were planning on living in the mansion they supposedly won.

This is actually really true, good job! Mario is smart enough to plan these things out for his brother Luigi to save him.

This is like so amazing I love this great job

Couldn't have Mario have escaped the mansion to warn Luigi ? Btw why didn't king boo use the same set up for Luigi as he did for Mario ?

Ok, that telling was epic

You should do one on Luigi's Mansion 2. How'd Mario get captured in that game?

4:18 Where the story starts just so you guys know

I agree with your theory!

I’ve seen this video so many times because it’s SO good and incredibly clever! Although I still like to believe that Luigi was secretly working for King Boo and wanted to trap Mario in a painting because he was jealous about not being in Mario 64 but then felt guilty 😂

This is well explained hopefully you would make a Luigi’s mansion 2 theory, but I bet it’s the same except the clothes

I'm curious to see how King Boo captured Mario in Dark Moon, since it isn't stated how King Boo got his Power Enhancing Gem, unless it is part of one of those Crystals down in the Secret Mine.

I know I'm late... But... When he explains how he got there, that format HAS to be a reference to Danganronpa. Even has the acts. I'm glad to know this dude is a Danganronpa fan lol

WOW! This is really good, I love to see you do more of this type of video please.🙏

I like how you actualy reply to alot of the comments you just earned yourself a new subscriber

Anyone else with how good this sounds?

Wow, I appreciate the time you took to find this mystery. You even had a good narration when explaining it.

Ohhhh thank you so much for the effort to make the long animation!!!

You earned a sub! Nicely done!

You've made me love one of my favorite games even more. Amazing work, man!

Do you think it's possible then that Mario jumped out the window in the master bedroom? It would make sense because if the mansion really appeared overnight why would you preset a broken window?🤔

But that's just a theory...

Well done 👍 I can see this as Canon 😃😄

ZoomZike, out of curiosity, what gave you the idea to thoroughly fill the blanks to a sub-story the developers may have not left us or even constantly hinted at?

Yooo, this is so good! It kept me interested the entire time!

HE MADE THE PLAN OF KING BOO LIKE A DANGANROMPA CLOSING ARGUMENT

0:09 good point

Not bad at all! I think you might have been reaching a little with a few conclusions, but I really like your story telling, and I'm still gonna headcanon this next time I play Luigi's Mansion.

I expected a simple explanation video. I got a well-made Danganronpa styled explanation and learned things about Luigi's Mansion that I didn't even know. Keep up the good work man! Now it's about time I play V3

You know its Mario's fault really for going into the mansion without going with his younger brother because really its Luigi's Mansion after all(no pun intended) because if he didn't wait for Luigi he wouldn't be trapped but if they do go together then maybe just maybe they both would be caught so I guess Mario going alone was best pls heart

Here’s everything that happened in this case!!!

Great video but can you do one on dark moon

Such an amazing in depth look on how Mario got captured,loved it

This is pretty accurate!

"HERE'S THE TRUE CULPRIT!"

This is really accurate

That's the perfect story right there, it totally explains what happened to Mario and how he got caught along with leaving those five items. Very well done work! 😀

You know what’s weird, why would there be keys in a place King Boo created and have a key to the place where they were hiding? Or maybe that was all a trap so that Luigi could free them so they could gang up on him!

I would like to see an animation of this

You are quite the detective

your story fits everything really well,great job

I think it’s good that Mario got there early because if he didn’t both him and Luigi would’ve been captured

Mario was at princess peach castle getting that puh.

ZoomZike: "It's time to reveal the truth!" Me, entirely sarcastically: lol danganronpa much ZoomZike: *drops a Climax Return on us* Me: *surprised Pikachu face* Update: playing actual Climax Return music over the ending works way too well (I used the one from V3)

AWESOME VIDEO BRO!

Love the Danganronpa storytelling! I watched this video around when it came out and hadn't played DR at that time. Glad I revisited it- I enjoy it now even more than I did last time! This is a very underrated channel- I just binged your subspace series too :p

I like the video so much I told my brother about this story but please make a Luigi’s mansion beta story so I can watch it forever :)

Why does this feel like the comic making at the end of a danganronpa trial XD

I love this so much. I feel like this isn't even a theory since it makes so much sense. You honestly did amazing on this one!

Wow. This is actually a great explanation and it makes sense!