Everybody loves a goodpuzzle, and Professor Layton discovers a lot in his journey. The Professor Layton series is a set of games that follow an archaeologist named Hershel Layton as he reveals the truth surrounding many mysteries. Each game can be enjoyed as a standalone, but there is a linear plot you can follow. If you’re new to the series, this guide will help you know how to play every game in order.
How to play the main Professor Layton games in order
Professor Layton games always come in sets. Today, we have theoriginal trilogy, theprequel trilogy, and anew chapterthat begins with The New World of Steam.Think of it like you’re consumingStar Wars! And just likeStar Wars, the best order to play the games is to start with the original trilogy before playing the prequels.
Professor Layton also has a spin-off crossover game calledProfessor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney. It’s set somewhere between Diabolical Box and Unwound Future.
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There is also a spin-off on the Nintendo Switch that features his daughter calledLayton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy. Though, like most Professor Layton games, you’re able to treat it as a standalone. Katrielle is also journeying for different reasons, a separate story from Herchel’s.
Will the Professor Layton games be ported to the Switch?
So far,there hasn’t been any newson whether or not Level-5 will port the old Layton games to modern consoles. We think it’s unlikely—only because these games were programmed for the 3/DS, which featured a dual screen. Still, we have DS games like The World Ends With You and Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective on the Switch, so there might be a chance.
This guide will be updated with any new announcements, but feel free to follow the official Twitter account@LaytonSeriesfor real-time updates.
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