All posts tagged in Layton
Nov 8, 2019
Since the initial release of Professor Layton and The Curious Village for Nintendo DS back in 2007, Level 5’s Professor Layton crime-solving puzzle games have become a firm favourite with gamers worldwide. It’s therefore no surprise that Level-5 decided to port their most recent spinoff game, Layton’s Mystery Journey to the Nintendo Switch console.
First we received the beautiful box art and now to celebrate the release of LAYTON’S MYSTERY JOURNEY: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy – Deluxe Edition on Nintendo Switch in North America today, Nintendo released the launch trailer for the popular mystery solving game.
Layton’s Mystery journey is now available on Nintendo Switch, you can secure your physical copy of the game right here it is currently on sale for only $32.88.
Check out my best picks for crime and mystery solving games right here.
- Oct 29, 2019
I’m back again with a list of some big titles for the month of November 2019. All are wholesome, adorable, and exciting new games coming to PC and/or consoles! This is usually the month where Nintendo releases a large title before the holiday season and this year is no exception with Pokemon Sword and Shield. But I want to hear from you! Which games will you be getting upon release?
Planet Zoo – November 5th
This most anticipated management/tycoon simulation game has a Career Mode and a new Franchise Mode with very realistic graphics and game mechanics! You can pre-order the Deluxe Edition on Steam right now and receive a copy for November 5th, 2019 which will include the soundtrack, wallpapers and three unique animals!
Just Dance 2020 – November 5th
In celebration of its 10th Anniversary Ubisoft announced at this years E3, that Just Dance 2020 will be coming to Nintendo Switch, Wii ( yes Wii! ), as well as the PS4 and Xbox One. Just Dance 2020 will feature 40 new songs from a variety of new musicians that you can read more about here.
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 – November 5th
The game offers a wide variety of mini sport games in 3D as well as classic 2D games. There will be more than 30 different Olympic sports you can participate in using your favorite Nintendo characters. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 will be releasing on the Nintendo Switch on November 5th, 2019!
Harvest Moon: Mad Dash – November 5th
Originally supposed to release October 29th, 2019, Harvest Moon: Mad Dash, a puzzle-game spin-off title, will instead by releasing on November 5th, 2019 for the Nintendo Switch and the PS4.
Pokemon Sword and Shield – November 15th
The newest iteration in the classic Pokemon series is an open-world multiplayer RPG with new Pokemon to catch in the Galar Region. Many more surprises include Max Raids, Autosaves, Pokemon Camp, Cooking, and more! Mark your calendars for November 5th; when Pokemon Sword and Shield is releasing on the Nintendo Switch. Pre-order the Double Pack edition for $119.99 right here.
Bug Fables – November 21st
During the Tokyo Game Show 2019 with Bitsummit’s 2019 live-stream on Twitch, we got to see a new trailer and some gameplay of Bug Fables. Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling is an action/adventure RPG developed by Moonsprout Games and published by DANGEN Entertainment and they have confirmed that it will be releasing on Steam on November 21st, 2019, with console versions to be announced at a later date.
Lost Ember – November 22nd
This beautiful adventure game created by Mooneye Studios lets you play as a wolf and possess dozens of other animals! It will be releasing on November 22nd, 2019 (due to a delay) for Steam, GOG, Xbox One, PS4, and the Nintendo Switch!
DLC, Expansion Packs, Other Releases
The Mims: Beginning Switch Version – Novemver 1st
This God-like strategy game, The Mims: Beginning, offers much to do such as farming, crafting, skill learning, livestock raising and trading, etc! It was originally released on PC back in 2016, and now it’s coming to Nintendo Switch on November 1st, 2019.
Garfield Kart Furious Racing Remake – November 5th, 2019
The original Garfield Kart was released in November of 2013. This new racing title will boast some definite improvements from the 3DS version including different characters from the Garfield universe. Garfield Kart Furious Racing will be coming out on November 5th, 2019 in the US and November 7th, 2019 in EU on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Steam!
Super Lucky’s Tale Switch Version – November 8th
This adorable platformer, about setting on a journey to help your sister protect the Book of Ages, is currently only available to be played on Xbox One and PC. Now, you can also play Super Lucky’s Tale on the Nintendo Switch on November 8th, 2019!
A Hat in Time Physical Release – November 8th
The digital version of A Hat In Time released on the Nintendo Switch eShop on October 18th, 2019, however the physical version has been pushed back to November 8th, 2019. You can pre-order this adventure game right here via Amazon.
The Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy – Deluxe Edition (Switch Port) – November 8th
The game was first released on the Nintendo 3DS and quickly gained a lot of popularity. Fans of the series are excited to be able to enjoy the game on the Nintendo Switch with enhanced graphics and a whooping 40 new puzzles. If you want to reserve one, to add it to your collection you can do so now for $39.99 on Amazon now. Amazon lists the Deluxe Edition for pre-order to be released on November 8th, 2019!
Astroneer Physical Release – November 15th
Astroneer first released, digitally-only, on Steam and Xbox One in February of this year. Now, you can buy a physical copy of this space exploration sandbox game for Xbox One or PS4 on November 15th, 2019.
If you missed last month’s list, you can check it out here: Most Wholesome Game Releases in October.
- Oct 11, 2019
Since the initial release of Professor Layton and The Curious Village for Nintendo DS back in 2007, Level 5’s Professor Layton crime-solving puzzle games have become a firm favourite with gamers worldwide. It’s therefore no surprise that Level-5 decided to port their most recent spinoff game, Layton’s Mystery Journey to the Nintendo Switch console.
The game’s full name, Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy – Deluxe Edition (what a mouhtful!) will be released on November 8th of this year; right in time for the magical holidays. It will be available to purchase both digitally and physically.
On October 9th, Nintendo revealed the following charming box-art for the Nintendo Switch deluxe version on Twitter.
About the game:
In the 3DS version of the game, The notorious Professor Layton is absent. Layton’s Mystery Journey stars the Professor’s previously unmentioned daughter Katrielle as the Protagonist. Katrielle has undoubtedly inherited her father’s intelligence, but sometimes has people dubious due to her ‘gut feelings’. She is also a little more outspoken and disorganised than her gentlemanly father.
The Professor has been missing for quite some time, and Katrielle is starting to become worried. Nevertheless, she decides continue her father’s legacy and sets up the Layton Detective Agency. Alongside her talking dog (Sherl), her infatuated assistant (Ernest Greeves), and her rival (Emiliana Perfetti) she tackles various difficult cases presented to her by fellow Londoners. The mysteries are often odd, with unexpected culprits, which makes the game unpredictable and interesting.
The game is similar to previous games in the series due to the ability to find and solve puzzles, explore surroundings, collect items, and play minigames. It differs in that instead of having one main storyline with chapters.
The Deluxe version for the Switch however, has a few added features to enjoy. To read more about these, click here.
- Sep 27, 2018
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]rofessor Layton And The Curious Village was initially released by Level-5 for Nintendo DS in Japan in 2007. Fast forward to 11 years later, and Layton fans can play a remastered HD version of the enigmatic game on either iOS or Android.
The game features the gentlemanly Professor Hershel Layton, a puzzle-loving archaeologist, and his young assistant Luke Triton, an easily nettled boy with a huge appetite and an ability to talk to animals.
The first game has the duo searching on behalf of a wealthy widow for an elusive artefact supposedly hidden by her late husband, the Baron. Whoever finds the artefact will inherit the Baron’s immense wealth.
With a beautiful animation style synonymous of Level-5, captivating music and plenty of suspense and emotion, the game remains entertaining despite its age, hence why a remake was made.
The trailer for the polished puzzle game can be watched below.
- May 17, 2018
Professor Layton fans rejoice! Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy is making its way to Switch.
Many fans of the Professor Layton series have been ‘puzzling’ over whether the popular franchise would be excluded from the Switch. But recently, Level 5 announced that last year’s popular puzzle game Layton’s Mystery Journey will also be released on Nintendo Switch.
The game is set to be released in Japan on August 9th.
Whilst there is no confirmation of a release for the West, it’s likely there will be one, and that it will be soon. Layton’s Mystery Journey was released for 3DS in Japan on July 20th 2017. Shortly after, on the October 6th 2017, the game was released worldwide.
About
The notorious Professor Layton is absent in this game. Layton’s Mystery Journey stars the Professor’s previously unmentioned daughter Katrielle as the Protagonist. Katrielle has undoubtedly inherited her father’s intelligence, but sometimes has people dubious due to her ‘gut feelings’. She is also a little more outspoken and disorganised than her gentlemanly father.
The Professor has been missing for quite some time, and Katrielle is starting to become worried. Nevertheless, she decides continue her father’s legacy and sets up the Layton Detective Agency. Alongside her talking dog (Sherl), her infatuated assistant (Ernest Greeves), and her rival (Emiliana Perfetti) she tackles various difficult cases presented to her by fellow Londoners. The mysteries are often odd, with unexpected culprits, which makes the game unpredictable and interesting.
The game is similar to previous games in the series due to the ability to find and solve puzzles, explore surroundings, collect items, and play minigames. It differs in that instead of having one main storyline with chapters, the game is split into 12 different cases with an overarching theme. Despite scoring slightly lower on Metacritic than other Layton games, the game still holds a respectable rating of 72/100. Having played the 3DS version myself, I would definitely recommend it to Layton fans, Puzzle game fans and Level-5 fans.
You can read more about the game here.
