LAYTON BROTHERS MYSTERY ROOM

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LAYTON BROTHERS MYSTERY ROOM is a single player puzzle game. It was developed by Matrix Software and was released on June 27, 2013. It received positive reviews from players.

A crime-solving mystery featuring none other than the son of Professor Layton!

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,420 reviews

story185 positive mentions

monetization5 negative mentions

Engaging and well-written mysteries with compelling characters and plot twists.
Unique gameplay combining crime scene investigation and deduction, reminiscent of Ace Attorney and Professor Layton.
High-quality art style, excellent soundtrack, and immersive storytelling.

Only the first two or three cases are free; additional cases require purchase, which some players find disappointing.
Game has issues with slow or clunky controls, especially when moving the camera in crime scenes.
The game is not updated for newer Android versions, causing crashes or inability to play on some devices.

story
332 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is widely praised for its compelling mysteries, intriguing characters, and numerous plot twists that keep players engaged and eager for more. While some find the storyline linear and somewhat easy, the overarching plot and character development create a gripping experience reminiscent of classic detective visual novels. Players appreciate the well-crafted narrative combined with the game's unique investigation mechanics, though some express frustration over the need to purchase additional cases to access the full story.
- “The storyline, the characters, the mysteries, how everything adds up, it's just so perfect and a great game for brain practicing, I want to see more Layton Brothers games :)”
- “The overall plot is thrilling and the plot twist in the final case was completely unexpected.”
- “Super intellectual game with a gripping story and enough twists to get you turning back to your screen over and over again.”
- “The storyline is unnecessarily long and irritating... I forgot it was even supposed to be a game.”
- “It's so linear in nature that you can only follow along the story, regardless of how many times you make the wrong choices.”
- “The issue is that there are a lot of logic loopholes in the cases and even if you spot them, you're supposed to go through the whole storyline until the end no matter what you decide.”
gameplay
126 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its creative, engaging, and polished mechanics that blend investigation and puzzle-solving with compelling storytelling. While some find it repetitive, slow, or too linear with limited player autonomy and minimal punishment for mistakes, others appreciate its unique style distinct from traditional Layton or Ace Attorney games. Overall, the gameplay is seen as fun, accessible, and a key strength enhanced by good visuals and music, though it may not appeal to everyone.
- “The story for each case is quite compelling, but even beyond that, the gameplay is top notch.”
- “The character design is just beautifully unique, the atmosphere is authentic and the gameplay mechanics are entertaining.”
- “Unique gameplay, not too hard while not too easy, lovable characters and their expressions, funny and clever dialogues, well-made stories, cases and puzzles.”
- “Gameplay: the game spoon feeds you too much and the cutscenes can't be skipped.”
- “Pretty repetitive gameplay, with occasionally awkward controls.”
- “The gameplay forces you to go through a set of prescribed steps towards the solution even if you've figured out the mystery from the start.”
graphics
104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are widely praised for their charming, stylistic art style reminiscent of the Layton series, delivering warm, attractive visuals that enhance the storytelling and character expression. While most find the artwork beautiful and fitting for a mobile platform, a few note minor issues such as compressed character portraits in updates or room scene visuals that could be improved. Overall, the graphics significantly contribute to an engaging and enjoyable experience.
- “Fantastic storyline, graphics were sharp and the interactive way of finding clues was really good.”
- “Amazing game, cool characters and the graphics are up to par with the rest of the Professor Layton games.”
- “Awesome game, stunning graphics, beautiful story, really challenging and addicting.”
- “The only thing this game has to offer is graphics.”
- “That, and the graphics inside the mystery room are a bit rubbish.”
- “Graphics during the crime investigation scenes could be improved.”
music
93 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in Layton Brothers Mystery Room is widely praised for its atmospheric, jazz-inspired soundtrack that enhances the immersive, mysterious mood of the game. Players appreciate its consistency with the art and story, describing it as phenomenal and one of the game's standout features, though a few report technical issues with the music not playing on certain devices. Overall, the soundtrack significantly contributes to the engaging and distinctive experience of the game.
- “The music is one of the biggest attractions of the game for me, so it doesn't feel the same while playing.”
- “I really loved the noire crime music themes that played throughout the game as well; they really capture you and immerse you in the scenarios you're in and it's the kind of music that you can never get tired of in my opinion.”
- “The diverse characters, riveting story, and fantastic musical score meld together to make one of the most iconic games I had the pleasure of playing on a phone.”
- “There is some problem with the music of the game; it won't play at all.”
- “The music doesn't play the first time I launch the game.”
- “I tried downloading it again, but every time I downloaded it, there's still no music.”
monetization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's monetization is primarily based on one-time in-app purchases that unlock the full content, with no ads or recurring costs, which many users find fair and worthwhile given the quality and charm of the game. While some see it as a genuine purchase for a complete experience rather than a cash grab, others note the lack of new content post-purchase. Overall, players appreciate the ad-free experience and consider the pricing reasonable for a solid detective game.
- “I was actually drawn back to the charm of this game after quite a while of break and am reinstalling it. The characters are intriguing and the final case is worth the small fee in my opinion.”
- “The fact that there are no ads is wonderful, and I'm happy to support some devs.”
- “The in-app purchases were totally worth it, and I'd easily spend hundreds of dollars just for another chapter, because the writing, mysteries, and structure are perfectly laid out in a way that never fails to amuse you.”
- “The 'in-app purchases' are the whole game.”
- “From playing the Professor Layton games, this presents as a garbage IP cash grab.”
- “I hate this trend of games advertising as free to play when in reality they are free to download, pay to play.”
character development
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely praised for its unique and well-crafted character designs, engaging dialogue, and strong character development that enhance the overall storyline and player experience. Some users particularly appreciate how character growth is woven into the plot and gameplay, while a few note a lack of depth in certain segments. Overall, character development is considered a standout feature that enriches the narrative and gameplay diversity.
- “I fell in love with the characters straight away, the witty dialogue, fun character designs, and subversions of expectations.”
- “Excellent stories, character development, original and finely crafted music, plot twists out the wazoo, and even a reference after the credits that none of us would expect.”
- “Not to mention great character development that really helps the overall development of the main plot.”
- “Mystery room is more casual, lacking any thought provoking experience, character development, or emotion.”
- “Was immediately put off by the character designs.”
- “With that amount of character development the game should be longer.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is frequently praised for its clever, funny, and cheeky dialogue, balancing darker themes with lightheartedness. Players appreciate the well-written, lovable characters and witty jokes, including puns and clever references, which enhance the overall enjoyable and engaging experience.
- “I was happy because even the red herrings and name puns are funny.”
- “Every character was interesting, well-written, and brought with them a sense of humor to balance out the sometimes horrible nature of the crimes in the cases.”
- “Funny, cheeky dialogue punctuates unique puzzle/riddle investigations.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a rich and authentic atmosphere enhanced by a unique art style and an amazing soundtrack that effectively sets mood and tone. Players especially appreciate how it immerses them in the detective experience, though occasional music glitches can detract from the overall ambiance.
- “The tone and atmosphere of this really gets me on board, it truly makes me feel like a detective playing the game.”
- “The art style and atmosphere of this game are top-notch, ranging from slapstick comedy to dead serious moments.”
- “The soundtrack is amazing and really adds to the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- “Ruins the atmosphere.”
- “Really loving the game but the music sometimes doesn't start up with the game and I feel it needs it for atmosphere.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect is widely seen as tedious and overly long, involving repetitive investigation and frequent revisiting of areas. Players find the extensive dialogue and slow pacing frustrating, especially when having to skip through already-solved mysteries.
- “The characters pretty much solve it all for you and most of the game is spent reading every little thing they say which is very tedious and long winded.”
- “I spent money on this and now I can't even continue without the tedious process of skipping through long dialogue sessions for mysteries I've already solved.”
- “Love how this makes you think, even if the process of investigating and revisiting the different areas of the scene can be tedious.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game experiences occasional glitches, lag, and freezing, leading to delayed feedback and a generally buggy experience that affects overall stability.
- “Some glitches and lagging.”
- “However, I am docking one star due to glitches.”
- “The game was interesting but still, there were times the game freezes and the feedback was delayed.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect is enhanced by immersive music that intensifies key moments, such as interrogations, making players feel directly involved. However, some users felt that limited interaction time with characters hindered deeper emotional connections and understanding of their struggles.
- “When I found the suspect and we began to interrogate them, the music made me feel like I was right there speaking to them directly.”
- “I wish we'd gotten more time with each relevant character (even the commissioner! So glad to see how well he did for himself!) because it was hard to get into their emotional plight.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Replayability is limited, with most players finding value for about two playthroughs; beyond that, it tends to diminish despite overall enjoyment.
- “After about two playthroughs, there isn't much replayability.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game appears to be designed with console-level ambitions but struggles with smartphone optimization, particularly for GPU-intensive tasks. Improved performance grading or challenges could enhance the experience.
- “It feels like this game was made with console-level goals but faced smartphone-level hurdles, such as a lack of optimization for GPU-intensive applications.”

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LAYTON BROTHERS MYSTERY ROOM is a puzzle game.

LAYTON BROTHERS MYSTERY ROOM is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

On average players spend around 9 hours playing LAYTON BROTHERS MYSTERY ROOM.

LAYTON BROTHERS MYSTERY ROOM was released on June 27, 2013.

LAYTON BROTHERS MYSTERY ROOM was developed by Matrix Software.

LAYTON BROTHERS MYSTERY ROOM has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked LAYTON BROTHERS MYSTERY ROOM for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

LAYTON BROTHERS MYSTERY ROOM is a single player game.

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