Professor Layton vs Ace Attorney is "Progressing Well"
Posted by Thomas Whitehead
We won't object
Remember Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright, or perhaps you know it as Professor Layton vs Ace Attorney? It was announced way back in October 2010, and brought fans of both series to a state of giddiness with the very thought of the rookie lawyer and top-hat wearing puzzle master combining forces. Confirmed for Japan, Capcom and Level 5 also suggested that, with enough interest, this cross-over could very well be localised elsewhere, too.
Since then it's all gone a bit quiet. A rather fun looking trailer was released in September 2011, but updates have been remarkably thin on the ground, potentially making the game slip off many people's radars. There's now been a crumb of an update courtesy of a conversation in Famitsu about the Ace Attorney movie (and reported by Andriasang), where series creator Shuu Takumi said the following.
Production on Layton vs Ace Attorney is at its climax. It's like my entire life is focused on it. While I still can't say much, it's progressing well, so please wait a bit more.
Not exactly definitive evidence to make Phoenix happy, but at least it sounds as if the title is nearing the end of development. As for a release date or the prospect of localisation outside of Japan, we'll have to do as Takumi-san asks and be patient.
[via andriasang.com]
#1
beatalLiToaD said:
He knows why he said Layton vs Ace Attorney. No problems with writing Phoenix there.
Anyway, this is a week one buy should it come to Europe. Would be very surprised hearing it didn't end up awesome.
#2
Flowerlark said:
This sounds like the worst crossover ever.
Although I may be biased because I don't like either series.
#3
19Robb92 said:
Great to hear, I have no doubt this game will turn out amazing. I'm picking it up day one if it ever releases in EU. Can't wait to play this.
#4
pkee said:
Good to hear it's going well, thought I might point out that it's spelt Phoenix* Wright.
@Flowerlark I am sorry, but you are wrong.
#5
NintendoMaster said:
@Flowerlark Yes, you are wrong. Both of these series are amazing!
#6
Kyloctopus said:
TEAM LAYTON
@BlueLightning It's not that he looks young. His head shape is off, and so is Luke's.
#7
Luigifan141 said:
It's great to hear that this project is still alive!
#8
Nobodys_Angel said:
@ThomasWhitehead I think it's Phoenix, not Pheonix.
I can't wait till Crapcom pulls another Megaman Legends 3 on us!
#9
Lunapplebloom said:
Take that! As a fan of both series I am really looking forward to seeing these 2 clash heads with each other for a little while. And glad to hear something about it after all this time has passed. Though they should know better, It's not very gentlemen like to keep one waiting in suspense for that long.
#10
bahooney said:
@Flowerlark There exists no universe where your statement is correct.
#11
Sonic260 said:
@Klyo Same could be said for Phoenix and Maya. o_o
#12
Terave said:
Really looking forward to this title, hope it will be at least announced for the west next year.
#13
Flowerlark said:
I didn't say that they themselves are bad, just that I don't like them. But the crossover does sounds very bad. That's my opinion, whether you agree with it or not.
#14
CanisWolfred said:
I'm actually looking forward to this one, and just bought the first games in each series to prepare for it. It'll be a while before I finish those, though, so it can take its time.
#15
MrWalkieTalkie said:
Its games like this that I will wait a thousand years for, as long as it comes out!
#16
KodyWB-98 said:
I'll be purchasing this crossover on day one when it's released!
#17
MeloMan said:
If it comes over, I'm all over it. It will be the first time I cross into the Layton universe, and the first time in a long time I'm "allowed" in the west to play any semblance of the Ace Attorney series. I'll take what I can get.
#18
Superconsole said:
Ace Attorney is awesome! Day one buy for me should it ever cross the waters!
#19
FonistofCruxis said:
I've played the first 3 Layton games and the first Ace attorney game and loved them all, so I look forward to the western release of this, if there is one but I should probably play more of the Ace attorney series first.
@MeloMan Why aren't you allowed to play the Ace attorney series/
#20
AntiGuy said:
I like the somewhat realistic look of Layton..
#21
mieu-fire said:
ace attorney
is better but prof layton is awsome too amazing crossover
#22
KAHN said:
i've never been able to get into either of the series, so hopefully this will change that
#23
Banker-Style said:
Please come to Europe,please.
#24
WiiLovePeace said:
I'm pumped!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
#25
Blaze said:
Great~ Now localize it already.
#26
BigDaddysPizza said:
What I've heard about this game so far, is that the release date will be announced during the TGS (Tokyo Game Show). We'll probably get a NA and Europe release month too. I'd say November in Japan, and maybe March/April in NA/Europe. I'd say localization extremely probable. Two of the best DS series combined for a 3DS game? How could this not be localized?
#27
Gridatttack said:
I never played any of the games on both series, but I know what they are about. Sounds like an interesting crossover.
#28
Nibelilt said:
OBJECTION!
Still no localisation news.
#29
CanisWolfred said:
...it's not even out in Japan, why is everybody expecting a localization announcement?
#30
BigDaddysPizza said:
@Mickeymac
Why not? Maybe the numbers can speak for themselves.
Ace Attorney: 4.2 Millions units sold
Professor Layton: 14 Millions units sold
Capcom and Level 5 can't ignore these two cash cow DS series crossover. There is so much money to be made, there's no reason not to.