- No time limits on puzzles allows players to take their time before answering or using an in-game 'hint coin.'.
- Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box features a riveting new mystery and more than 150 new brain teasers, riddles and logic puzzles to challenge and delight players..
- Additional puzzles available via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection each week for 33 weeks after the game launches..
- New memo pad feature which allows players to work through puzzles more easily solved by sketching out possible scenarios..
- A variety of mini-games that although do not directly affect the outcome of the game, provide variety of gameplay and can help with the Professor and Luke's relations with NPCs..
Product Description
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In the world of Professor Layton, puzzles hide in every corner.
When the professor's mentor is mysteriously murdered, a cursed
artifact called the Elysian Box appears to be behind it. With a
ticket to the Molentary Express as their only lead, Professor
Layton and Luke embark on an adventure that will test their wits
and work their brains. Calling all brainteaser fans! With tons of
in-game puzzles of different types and difficulties, there's
something for everyone from kids to adults. As Professor Layton,
you'll open doors with sliding puzzles, uncover clues with logic
puzzles, and find answers by solving riddles. A cinematic
experience! This large-scale sequel to Professor Layton and the
Curious Village™ features three times the voiced dialogue and
movies of its predecessor. The fully voiced movies, hand-drawn
art style, and cast of eccentric characters bring the story to
life and are sure to charm puzzle fans young and old.
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Follow-up game to 2008's runaway hit Professor Layton and the
Curious Village, Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box is a
unique puzzle game for Nintendo DS and DSi that mixes an
engrossing storyline and entertaining characters spread
throughout a variety of environments, with addictive and varied
stylus-driven puzzle play. Join the famous Professor Layton and
his sidekick Luke as you take on more than 150 puzzles included
with the game, and more available via download, as you challenge
your senses and logic to eventually solve a puzzling mystery.
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Story
When Professor Layton's mentor, Dr. Schrader, turns up dead with
no clear answer as to why, it's up to the renowned puzzle-solver
and his apprentice, Luke, to unravel the mystery. The only clue
thus far is a train ticket for the Molentary Express. What could
it mean, and who — or what — might have caused Dr. Schrader's
death? In order to find out, Professor Layton and Luke will
embark on an odyssey filled with challenging puzzles which may
lead them to an object known as the Elysian Box, rumored to kill
all who open it.
Brainteasing fun with Professor Layton and Luke.
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. Gameplay
As with other games in the Professor Layton series, gameplay in
Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box is linked to a richly
illustrated storyline, in-game environments and non-player
characters (NPCs). Diabolical Box takes this further than the
original game, with more locations to explore, significantly more
animated cutscenes and the deeper level of voice talent employed.
As players move through the game with an towards solving the
overarching mystery they will encounter characters who can
forward their progress if they return the favor in advance by
solving a puzzle. These brainteasers cover everything from mazes
and riddles, to logic and sliding puzzles and everything
in-between. There are no time limits on puzzles and 'hint coins'
found and earned throughout the game can be used to purchase up
to three hints per puzzle. The game cartridge contains 150
puzzles, but it is not necessary to solve every puzzle in order
to finish the game. Those who do though and yearn for even more
can access additional puzzles via a DS and/or DSi Wi-Fi
connection. These will be released weekly for the first 33 weeks
after game launch. In addition to standard brainteasing puzzle
play the game also features a series of mini-games that although
do not affect the outcome of the game directly, can help with
players' interactions with NPCs, and thus have an impact on
progress through the game, as well as serve to vary gameplay.
Key Game Features
* Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box features a riveting new
mystery and more than 150 new brain teasers, riddles and logic
puzzles to challenge and delight players.
* Beyond the puzzles found in the game cartridge, players with a
broadband Internet connection who connect their Nintendo DS and
Nintendo DSi systems to Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection will get access
to downloadable bonus puzzles. A new puzzle will be available
each week for 33 weeks after the game launches.
* The game includes a significantly greater a of voice work
and animated cutscenes compared to the original game.
* New memo pad feature which allows players to work through
puzzles more easily solved by sketching out possible scenarios.
* A variety of mini-games that although do not directly affect
the outcome of the game, provide variety of gameplay, and can
help with the Professor and Luke's relations with NPCs.
* No time limits on puzzles allows players to take their time
before answering or using an in-game 'hint coin.'
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More than 150 puzzles.
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An engrossing mystery.
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More game locations.
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Additional mini-games.
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