Professor Layton and the Curious Village
by Nintendo
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Video Game Reviews of Professor Layton and the Curious Village
Customer Review: Entertaining and fun, but over before you know it
Summary: 4 Stars
There are a ton of reviews out there that already describe what type of game this is and what the basic storyline is, so no need to rehash them here.
I enjoyed the animation and gameplay itself quite a bit. But the problem I had was that I beat it so quickly. I didn't skip any puzzles during the game either. I completed 120 of them and then finished the story. The game keeps track of how long you played, and I beat it in just over 8 hours, and a good amount of that time was spent watching cut scenes and reading nearly useless dialogue boxes. It's just not a tough game. Now, granted, there are additonal puzzles you unlock so I had a little more to do after the main story was over, but I was a little let down when I realized that I had already reached the final "stage".
The puzzles are fun, but never too hard to solve. The fun is trying to solve the puzzles while resisting the temptation to use one of your hints. I think I needed a hint or two on 5 or 6 of the puzzles, but other than it was your standard fare. A good variety though.
I'm still giving it 4 stars because the brief game itself was entertaining, and I'll check out the sequel. Not sure on the replayability yet since I just finished it, but I don't see myself coming back anytime soon. Maybe I'll wait a year and replay it after I've forgotten a lot of the story.
A good idea would have been to perhaps have a difficulty option. I was hoping to have to figure out some of the mysteries myself, but they are basically solved for you. Just way too easy.
Customer Review: Great game
Summary: 5 Stars
Put your thinking cap on for this one. All different kinds of puzzles to keep you going. Some easier than others. I found it a little hard to get around at first but once you catch on, it's a lot of fun. Customer Review: A Kid's Perspective: Fun, Entertaining & Challenging - Great for Ages 9+, including Teens
Summary: 5 Stars
A Kid's Review:
Professor Layton & the Curious Village is a puzzle game. You solve brainteasers to go on to the next level. The game has moments where it goes into movie mode and you can hear voices that are perfectly clear on the screen.
This is an exciting game (I still play it, and still haven't solved all of the puzzles). It requires a TON of patience and intelligence (some questions are really hard & you need time to think them over).
This game is rated E, but it has mild violence - someone is murdered and you need to catch the murderer by figuring out who it is through the puzzles and brainteasers.
Mother's Note: We rated this game 5 stars because is continues to challenge and entertain my preteens. Both females and males like the game too - a bonus.
Customer Review: Even my 18 year old could not put it down!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this game for my 8 year old boy because he loved puzzles and brain teasers. When it got here, he played it and them my girls, ranging in age from 12-18 also wanted to play it.
They were hooked! My 18 year old daughter could not put it down & they would barter over who would get to play it next. They loved the puzzles & brain teasers. It's clearly not a game just for small kids. I have to say, my kids are smarter than me when it came to solving some of those puzzles.
The story line was very clever also (won't spoil it for you by giving too much details).
We are buying the next Professor Layton game because the whole family can enjoy it and if it matches the quality of this game, we'll be fans.
Highly recommend this for anyone wanting a quality DS game. Professor Layton and the Curious Village
Customer Review: FUN..
Summary: 4 Stars
I like this game; it has a fun story line (though it is not really a mystery, the story unfolds itself as it goes along) and the characters look awesome. It is a fun game to pass the time; and the puzzles are fun and somewhat challenging. It is slower paced, but still fun in the same sense. I would recommend this game to anyone who enjoys riddle/puzzle games!