Game
Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box
83IGDB player score
110 ratings
Previously Take
Quietly sitting at an 83 average. The algorithm never did this one any favors. A visual novel: mystery, words that matter, and choices you'll second-guess. Just you and the game. No lobbies, no teammates, no excuses.
About this game
Professor Layton may be a world-famous sleuth, but even he will need your assistance to crack these challenging puzzles. With Nintendo DS stylus in hand, it's time to muster up some mental might!
Meet Professor Layton, world-renowned archeologist and puzzle enthusiast. His friend and mentor, Dr. Andrew Schrader, has mysteriously passed away upon taking possession of the mysterious Elysian Box. The only clue is a train ticket to the Molentary Express, found at Dr. Schrader's home. With his trusty assistant Luke in tow, Professor Layton must board the Molentary Express—unaware of the secrets that await.
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Game facts
Release date
Nov 29, 2007
Developer
LEVEL-5
Publisher
Nintendo
Platforms
Nintendo DS, Legacy Mobile Device
Genres
Point-and-click, Puzzle, Visual Novel
Themes
Mystery
Game modes
Single player
Franchise
Professor Layton
Perspective
Side view, Text
Critic score
85 / 100 (2 reviews)
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