Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box

by LEVEL-5

2007

Point-and-clickPuzzleVisual Novel

Detective · Mystery · Pixel Art

Excellent

Point-and-clickPuzzleVisual Novel

Detective · Mystery · Pixel Art

Excellent

About

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.

Publisher: Nintendo
Modes: Single player
Themes: Mystery
Perspective: Side view, Text
Age Rating: E10+ — Everyone 10+

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