A must for every fan Layton

About the story: At very Layton-typical. In my opinion, every newly released game in recent years has (sometimes even more unbelievable ones) gradually brought a more incredible story itself. Layton, his apprentice Luke and his assistant Emmy experience in the desert town of Monte D'Or, as the mysterious masked gentleman displaced residents of the city with its wonders in fear and terror. The aim of the action is now total, to unravel the mystery around the masked gentleman, which already at the beginning a lot of hints are given that the outcome was far too easily predictable in my eyes. Nevertheless, many interesting backgrounds are given for figure of Hershel Layton in this game. In addition, the creators seem to have given trouble to install a (very idealistic) moral core. The end of the story, however, I felt as a little successful, as Layton is almost superfluous basically.

Among the riddles: The series is characterized by the fact that you have to solve minor puzzles over the stories. These range from mathematical, using logical, right down to the typical "Thinking out-of-the-box" -Rätseln. The plot includes 133 puzzles, the game a total of 150. In addition, you can download new puzzles from various smaller categories in the bonus area. Many puzzles are of the 3D capabilities and built-in gyro of 3DS use. Mir has failed, that significantly more Pikarat ("Enigma points") are distributed in this game. If you are stuck in a puzzle, you can can give with regard coins 3 tips and a special tip. That's all well and good, but unfortunately to get himself often on the notes, which are awarded in 1 and 2, which you have already verpulvern 3 Note coins to get a new useful indication.

Playing style and aesthetics: previously been known as Professor Layton a Point - & - click game in which you have driven the action by touching things on the touch screen. The whole has now somewhat changed, because now you are looking at the top of the screen. For this you have to tap on the touch screen a magnifying glass appears an area with which one then the above image area can scan with a magnifying glass by guiding the pin. At special places this magnifier lights orange or blue. Switching between search and move to the countryside is thus very tedious because man then always have to switch between these two modes. The game world is very vivid in the 3D view, as well as the characters, each of which has its own 3D model in the game. The only complaint here is the fact that the figures were only modeled very edgy and lost something of the authenticity for me. However, they now move correctly when speaking and lip movements are consistent with the rolling of the text agreed. Other highlights include an animated 3D horse steeplechase and a whole chapter, in which you can draw directly Layton as a pawn by ruins. When music has made an effort, however, remain nostalgia provoking melodies as in the first few games unfortunately.

Conclusion: Although this Professor Layton appears at times illogical and very fake and the figures the final touch is missing, this game belongs on the shelf of every Layton- and / or 3DS fans.