LAYTON BROTHERS MYSTERY ROOM Reviews

Layton brothers

Z-KID

Love this game but to short please make more levels

Wish they made a second one...

SoccerSqueeker

The game was really good, but I have no idea why they didn't make a second one. The game didn't necessarily end on a cliff hanger, but it DEFINITELY ended making you wonder what happens next. I mean, I'd totally pay another five bucks for a sequel. Maybe one day... ?

Begging For More!

TwilightPowerDiamond

This game is brilliant! Spoilers for readers, by the way. I've always enjoyed mystery games that have a good story, and this one was crafted wonderfully. Each mystery had me guessing on who to pin it on; I actually felt like I was Lucy working alongside my mentor, the Prof. Meanwhile, the overarching story with Placid and Potty Prof, along with the hints to his ties to a previous case, always made me want to come back for more to see what would happen! The characters are extremely charming; their often overzealous natures and diverse personalities while interacting constantly either made me smile or helped me to become more immersed in the story. I actually felt kind of bad for pinning it on Justin at the end at first; like Lucy said, it was hard to doubt your apparent peers. The end credits were cute as well, showing many of the characters both before and after the game's main events. The artwork strewn throughout the story was great too, beautifully colored and integrated well, still showing everything in both serious and funny tones. Like I said, the characterization in this tale is wonderful and charming. I'm a completely sucker for stories and fun characters, I'll admit it, and this hit perfectly home. The only disappointing, yet still exciting part is the ending. It feels like a complete cliffhanger, as Lucy and Al are off on another mystery adventure, then suddenly name dropping Hershel Layton on the phone call. It left me wanting more - desperately, just for the story alone! (To be honest, I also wish Hilda's relationship with Al was touched upon a bit more. Her speech was moving, seemingly alluding to them possibly being together before, and now I kind of ship them. Ha-ha) Now for the gameplay. The game honestly didn't impress me too well at first, but that was only the first two cases. The open way of investigating was immersive, and eventually came to really fit the tone and setup that's given. The scenes get progressively more expansive, but the last part was a tad overwhelming. Despite this, solving it totally paid off. I enjoyed the part where you must find Diane in the third-to-last case file, it was a nice one-time departure from the murder mysteries, but was only once and lender to the setting. Saying this, I am a previous fan of the Professor Layton puzzle games, but the murder mystery route was a perfect choice for the rest - it certainly felt more focused in both story and gameplay. The way I had to play the original series felt scattered and not very cohesive in both gameplay and story, making it less compelling than it would seem for me. This, on the other hand, was exciting and hooked me in. There's no punishments for first-timers who are having a hard time, making it accessible and appealing to a wider audience, but doesn't take a way from the thrills of being correct on both your first and third guesses. The story helps with a bit of an excuse for the Prof to help newbies, but slowly weans you off his help, even if Lucy dislikes it. (Again, the characters!❤️) Each bit of information helps to build anticipation towards the answers, and it feels like you're really trying to work through a case, going through different conjectures to find the truth of each matter at hand. The dialogue in questionings is exciting, leading you along and keeping you involved, but I still sometimes knew the answer to something before having the chance to say it and just wanted to spit it out. It didn't really take away from the game all that much though, and I could rant on about why I love it for days. But I sort of have to stop now sadly. I hope to see a sequel. I really, really, really do.

Great game, Hope to see more like it

Alexia?

I love this game, the storyline is fantastic and easy to follow. The characters each have such interesting backstory's and the crimes are well put together and fun to solve.

Please make a DS Sequel!!!

MissAshie

I rarely review things, but this deserves one! It's a great change for the professor Layton Series, at first I wasn't sure what to expect. When you think of Professor Layton you think of puzzle solving not solving murder cases. But after playing it, it's perfect! Interesting characters, interesting cases, and a unique twist that still gives you the Professor Layton Feel. I really want Level 5 to make a full game for the Mystery Room, heck I'd like a whole series. It would be so much fun to play on this on the DS. So overall an a amazing game, I love to see more of Lucy and 'Prof' Layton. Maybe one day this can be made into a series.

Make a sequel

Ilovepickles01948472738

This app is amazing. You get to be a real detective and solve crimes, but what makes this game 1000x better is the characters. This is the first game I have come across that has a balance of fun and mystery along with 3-Dimensional characters. I know it's been three years but everyone wants a sequel. They want a part two! I want to see what happens to Hilda or Sniffer. I would definitely recommend this game to anyone of all ages!

Music doesn't work

True baseball fan

It make me feel uncomfortable. The music doesn't play and i don't want to start over

One of the best detective games in the AppStore

Gly-al777

This is a wonderful comic style detective game. Really makes you put on your thinking cap and solve cases.The effort put in is appreciated as it makes it a fantastic game and one of its kind. Great jobs guys ??

SEQUEL REQUIRED

Litebunny

I loved the story and all the cases but you can't just stop. There is so much potential for more plots. I hope you make one.

BRING LAYTON BACK!

Jj3.141592............

I loved professor Layton and was excited when I found this game.... Until I started playing it. It isn't the same at all. Please bring back Layton and Luke, or better yet, do what the creators of Phoenix wright did and make your DS games a mobile app.

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