Professor Layton and the Curious Village review video (DS)
Professor Layton and the Curious Village marks Level 5’s first foray onto the DS, Professor Layton is an old-fashioned point-and-click adventure which requires your use of skills such as reasoning, knowledge and creativity to solve various puzzles.
When the wealthy Baron Augustus Reinhold passes away, his will reveals a hidden treasure in the village of St. Mystere. Unable to locate the treasure themselves, the baron’s family calls upon renowned puzzle expert Professor Layton and his apprentice, Luke, for help. Upon the pair’s arrival, their search for the treasure is interrupted by the suspicious death of another member of the Reinhold family. Now with two mysteries on their hands, Professor Layton and Luke must work their way through the village’s many puzzles, riddles and brainteasers to find the truth.
Does The Professor have the puzzles and the panache to placate your inner logic fiend? Find out in this Professor Layton and the Curious Village video review.
To quote the video review: “Professor Layton and the Curious Village gives players a demanding array of problems to solve and draws them into a fascinating mystery with a charismatic cast of characters. If you truly want to put your brain to work and have tired of strings of simple math problems or Sudoku, this is the game for you.”
Story — 8.8
Design — 9.0
Gameplay — 9.2
Presentation — 9.4
Overall — 9.0
