Professor Layton and the Last Specter (DS)

90%
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Professor Layton and the Last Specter (DS) (2011)
genre: puzzle

score: 90%

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'In short, Last Specter is the best Layton yet. The inclusion of a warp system, lack of matchstick puzzles, and memorable cast makes it just a notch better than the Curious Village. However, the series still inconveniences players who play primarily for the story or those, like me, who want to enjoy the story first and puzzles later. There are many players who feel a need to complete every puzzle as they progress. These players won't run into the problem of puzzle tollways or losing track of a previous puzzle's location. However, until the series finds a way to accommodate both types of players, I can't say the game is a must-have for all.'
Read more » Destructoid
'Like the rest of the Layton series, it's hard to imagine anyone who likes to use his or her brain not enjoying Professor Layton and the Last Specter. If you liked any of the other games in the Professor Layton series – nay, if you've ever enjoyed one brain teaser in your whole life – The Last Specter will undoubtedly delight.'
Read more » GamesRadar
'If you live in actual London, however, your cartridge doesn't come with London Life. Japan, North America, and Australia get this rather huge bonus; the U.K. and the rest of Europe don't. It's the kind of tedious, infuriating localisation strategy that Nintendo still holds over from the 8-bit era, when it was possible to keep people on distant shores from knowing they were getting the short end of the stick.'
Read more » Eurogamer
'The Last Spectre doesn't mess with what has made the series popular. The charm, colorful art, orchestral soundtrack, and of course the puzzles remain intact.'
Read more » GameRevolution
'London Life will ensure plenty of gameplay to bridge the gap to the next 3DS Layton chapter.'
Read more » GameInformer
'The Layton series has held up remarkably well over the years, and The Last Specter is no exception, but that's not to say Professor Layton isn't getting a bit long in the tooth. The next installment will need some innovations lest the series run the risk of stagnating.'
Read more » GameTrailers
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'The amount of content available in this game is quite impressive.'
Read more » Cheat Code Central
'From top to bottom, this is the most expertly put-together Layton game in the series.'
Read more » IGN
'While it doesn't change much from Layton's previous adventures, the small tweaks (and the generous extras) make this my favorite Layton game to-date. The series is one of the few remaining champions of the graphic adventure, and, fortunately, they're doing a damn fine job of keeping that genre relevant for a modern audience.'
Read more » GamePro
'Professor Layton and the Last Specter is a very solid game, especially for those who prefer thinking over reflexes in their games.'
Read more » WorthPlaying
'I don't know that I'd necessarily recommend London Life as a standalone release, but as a freebie with a solid story-driven puzzler it's a no-brainer. In fact, the question of whether or not The Last Specter is worth a purchase is the easiest Layton puzzle answer of all.'
Read more » 1up.com
'Another fine addition to the celebrated series and one of the last quality puzzle games for Nintendo's DS. Don't miss it.'
Read more » Modojo
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