A Plethora of Playful Puzzles For Professor Layton

The much anticipated sequel of the Nintendo DS game Professor Layton and the Curious Village has finally arrived and, as it turns out, was well worth the wait. The new installment, Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box, delivers not only on all the great aspects that made the first game such a success, but improves and expands upon its predecessor.

Join Professor Layton and his apprentice Luke as they try to unravel the mystery of the deadly Elysian Box, solving a seemingly endless string of over 150 mind bending puzzles along the way. Blending mystery, actions, and those aforementioned puzzles into one seamless and entertaining jaunt, the newest Professor Layton game will have fans clamoring for even more.

Features that delighted so much in the first game are definitely still present in this sequel. The graphics are still charming, the music entertaining, and the cut scenes adorably well done. True puzzle fiends will love the variety present in these brainteasers, with each one being a fresh new challenge. If you get stuck, use the hint coins you find along the way to buy a tip. With several minigames and unlockable bonus features, plus the ability to download a new puzzle each week, this game completely avoids becoming stale or repetitive.

What’s more, new features add even more impressive gameplay. Offering a plethora of areas to explore and new scenery to look at, the world in this game feels much more expansive. The addition of a memo pad helps you keep track of clues and doodle possible solutions for puzzles without wasting paper. With over 20 hours of gameplay just on the main storyline, the question of whether or not to buy this game is no puzzle at all.

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