Professor Layton and the Curious Village
- Release Date: Feb. 10, 2008
- Price: $30.00
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Level 5
- Platform(s): DS
- Genre: Puzzle
- Mild Violence
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Professor Layton and the Curious Village: Video Review

Take a deeper look into this inventive puzzle game with reviews editor, Tae Kim. Did the mystery of St. Mystere. charm our favorite reviewer?
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Professor Layton and the Curious Village: Opening Cinematic

Get ready to solve the mystery of a lifetime! Help Professor Layton and his apprentice Luke discover the secrets hidden in the quaint village, St. Mystere.
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Professor Layton and the Curious Village Trailer

The great puzzle expert, Professor Layton, must discover a murderer and find the hidden treasure within a small village in this mysterious game for the DS.
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Professor Layton and the Curious Village - DS
- Posted: Jul, 17, 2008
- Score: 5/5.0
- Read comments: 0
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Addictive gameplay | |
| Just plain fun | |
| Loads of content | |
| Amazing visuals | |
| Engaging story | |
| Awesome audio |
Layton is the MAN
I have never been as addicted to a game as this one. I beat it within a week, and not because it is easy mind you. Layton has some really difficult puzzles and a few are a little repetitve but the enchanting graphics and great soundtrack totally make up for it. I never knew a DS game could look this good... seriously. The ending was just as good as a Pixar film. I can't wait for the sequel!
Professor Layton and the Curious Village - DS
- Posted: May, 25, 2008
- Score: 4/5.0
- Read comments: 0
Use your brains, not your thumbs.
An interesting and addictive game, though the puzzles seem a little forced at times. "Oh hey, yeah. This random object we just passed reminded me of this complex logic puzzle. Why don't we drop everything we're doing and solve it?" Still, the game is fun, if you're the puzzle type. Graphics are great, and the game really gets you thinking. Though your friends might get a little annoyed if you keeps tossing these logic traps at them. The cut scenes are nice, too. Sorta feel a little like a Sherlock Holmes mystery.
Professor Layton and the Curious Village - DS
- Posted: Feb, 27, 2008
- Score: 4/5.0
- Read comments: 0
Professor Layton
Great game. I like the music and the awesome voiceovers. This game is fun for everyone (my mom's addicted). It's also fun using Wi-Fi to download new puzzles.
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Professor Layton and the Curious Village Recent Articles
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Dec. 12, 2008
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OMGNintendo's Top 10 DS games of '08
You know what they say: a woman is always right. Here are Alicia Ashby's picks for the best Nintendo DS games of the year.
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Dec. 1, 2008
News:
Professor Layton Movie On-Track for 2010 Release
Fans of the clever DS puzzle game are in luck.
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Feb. 12, 2008
Review:
Professor Layton and the Curious Village
Put on your thinking caps and get ready to strain your brain: Professor Layton and the Curious Village is one perplexing puzzler!
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Feb. 11, 2008
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Professor Layton and the Curious Village sequel confirmed for DS
It's official: Professor Layton and the Curious Village has a sequel -- and the first one just hit U.S. store shelves yesterday!
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Jan. 29, 2008
Preview:
Professor Layton and the Curious Village
Everyone loves a good puzzle, and Professor Layton will have players scratching their heads and laughing as they work to find the hidden treasure in the village of St. Mystere.
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