Layton’s Mystery Journey

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Layton’s Mystery Journey is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by LEVEL-5 Inc. and was released on July 20, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Layton's Mystery Journey follows Katrielle Layton's lighthearted quest to find her father, Hershel Layton, in London. Solve a series of puzzles and uncover clues to reveal the Millionaires' Conspiracy, all while customizing Kat's appearance and office. Experience twelve mysterious cases, interact with seven millionaires, and dive into this engaging sequel to the beloved Layton Series.

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 138 reviews

story5 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game successfully brings back the charm and style of the original Layton series, with engaging puzzles and beautiful graphics.
Many players appreciate the nostalgic feel and the enjoyable character of Katrielle, making it a fun experience overall.
The game offers a good amount of content, including daily puzzles, which adds to its replay value and keeps players engaged.

The puzzles are often criticized for being poorly worded, overly simplistic, or lacking logical solutions, which detracts from the overall experience.
Many players found the story and character development to be weak, with excessive dialogue that slows down gameplay and makes it feel tedious.
Technical issues such as crashes, save data loss, and display problems on various devices have been reported, leading to frustration among users.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
55%
17%
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its engaging plot twists and well-written cases, while others criticize it for weak character development and unresolved mysteries. Many players find the storytelling inconsistent, with some cases feeling repetitive and lacking depth, leading to an unsatisfying conclusion. Overall, while there are enjoyable elements, the narrative does not meet the expectations set by previous installments in the series.
- “What surprised me was the ending story and overall story build.”
- “An exceptional adventure with a genuinely well written storyline.”
- “A fantastic addition to the Layton series, the storylines for each case are well written and nicely varied from one another.”
- “The cases, which act as the story/plot for this game, are simply horrendous.”
- “Wanted to like this, but it's let down by the writing - some incomplete puzzle info, but more so big plot issues.”
- “What's more, it doesn't even feel like there's much of a story going on for most of the game, just case after case with no real development.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
31%
23%
Overall, the graphics in the game receive positive feedback, with many users praising the beautiful visuals and charming art style reminiscent of vintage English films. While some fans feel the graphics fall short of the series' high standards, the production values are generally considered solid, enhancing the gameplay experience. However, there are mixed opinions regarding the simplicity of the graphics compared to previous titles, with some noting a lack of depth in the visual presentation.
- “Super cute graphics, audio, and gameplay.”
- “Beautiful graphics and similar navigation to previous series.”
- “And crisp graphics, solid production values.”
- “From a lifelong Layton fan, I feel like this game is way below Layton's standards.”
- “I got bored with the Layton Brothers Android version; the graphics and lazier effort showed.”
- “Gameplay is decent, but the graphics and movie are much better than the 3DS version.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring cute graphics and enjoyable mechanics reminiscent of the Nintendo 3DS style. While some users noted occasional issues, the overall experience is enhanced by a compelling story and fun characters, with improvements in graphics compared to previous versions. Fans of the series have expressed satisfaction with the gameplay, especially in its mobile adaptation.
- “Super cute graphics, audio, and gameplay.”
- “Great story, fun characters, and the Nintendo 3DS style of gameplay along with impressive graphics.”
- “I can honestly say that I am very impressed with the gameplay and the graphics.”
- “A shame as the gameplay, when it decides to work properly, is fine.”
- “It kinda took the steam out of the gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is decent, graphics and movie are much better than the 3DS version.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the absence of aggressive in-app purchases, while others criticize the presence of microtransactions that lock content behind additional payments, particularly for costumes and puzzles. Overall, there is a sentiment that the game could benefit from a more player-friendly approach to monetization.
- “There are in-game purchases which come in the form of costumes, which really do lock content behind extra purchases, so it's okay for me.”
- “Imagine if more big companies developed serious time and energy into crafting these sorts of games, not dependent on in-app purchases or waiting to steal as much money from you as possible; Mystery Journey puts those games to shame.”
- “There are in-game purchases in the form of costumes, which really do lock content behind extra purchases, so it's not okay for me.”
- “Outfits and puzzles are priced as microtransactions, and until we see what microtransactions the 3DS version has, it should be assumed this is to make up the discount versus the 3DS RRP.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is generally praised for being engaging and well-composed, contributing positively to the overall experience. While some fans feel the game falls short of the high standards set by previous titles in the Layton series, the soundtrack remains a highlight alongside the charming visuals.
- “Nonetheless, the visuals are charming and it has engaging music as well.”
- “Pros: +great writing +beautiful visuals +great music & sound +good supporting characters +controls work well on mobile +lots of high quality content +great value for money.”
- “Music and graphics are okay, but as a lifelong Layton fan, I feel like this game is way below Layton's standards.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from frequent freezes and crashes, particularly when linking a level 5 account, which has led to a frustrating experience for users, especially on the OP7T Pro. While the gameplay is enjoyable, the stability issues significantly detract from the overall experience.
- “Freezes and crashes are common, and even the linking of a level 5 account, which is pushed at you very hard, caused the game to crash several times.”
- “Good game, but buggy on OP7T Pro.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game successfully combines polished gameplay reminiscent of "Azran Legacy" with the relaxed atmosphere of "Curious Village," featuring a blend of clever humor and genuinely touching moments, all while offering a vast array of engaging puzzles.
- “They've built a game with the polish of Azran Legacy, the laid-back feel of Curious Village, and added genuinely brilliant humor along with some really touching moments.”

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Layton’s Mystery Journey is a casual puzzle game.

Layton’s Mystery Journey is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

Layton’s Mystery Journey was released on July 20, 2017.

Layton’s Mystery Journey was developed by LEVEL-5 Inc..

Layton’s Mystery Journey has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Layton’s Mystery Journey is a single player game.

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