Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box

November 29, 2007 LEVEL-5 Nintendo
Point-and-click Puzzle Visual Novel
NDS Mobile
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Professor Layton may be a world-famous sleuth, but even he will need your assistance to crack these challenging puzzles. With Nintendo DS stylus in hand, it's time to muster up some mental might!
Storyline

Meet Professor Layton, world-renowned archeologist and puzzle enthusiast. His friend and mentor, Dr. Andrew Schrader, has mysteriously passed away upon taking possession of the mysterious Elysian Box. The only clue is a train ticket to the Molentary Express, found at Dr. Schrader's home. With his trusty assistant Luke in tow, Professor Layton must board the Molentary Express—unaware of the secrets that await.
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82.9
Total Score
108
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Release Date November 29, 2007
Developer LEVEL-5
Publisher Nintendo
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Side view, Text
Themes Mystery
Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box

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