Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy - Deluxe Edition (here we go again with the crazy titles) has finally received a release date in the west. You'll be able to play it on Switch from 8th November.
Yes, the Professor Layton series arrives on Switch in the west for the first time. In the game, the professor has actually gone missing and it's up to his daughter Katrielle to take centre-stage. She's aided in her endeavours by a colourful cast of characters, including a young student named Ernest Greeves who acts as her assistant and Sherl, a talking dog who begins as Katrielle’s first client but quickly becomes her sidekick.
You can play the game using buttons, the touchscreen, or motion controls, and the Switch version also features a host of new content and updated gameplay features which weren't present on 3DS.
Here's a feature list to give you a little more info:
- New Puzzles
- This Deluxe Edition includes more than 40 brand-new puzzles and other puzzles modified from the Nintendo 3DS version, to extend the fun and make the game even more family-friendly.
- Improved Layout and Enhanced Graphics
- Key information for each puzzle is now viewable on one screen, and all graphics have received an HD overhaul.
- Unlocked DLC
- Content previously released as paid DLC, including the 'Daddy’s Girl' and 'Luke Lookalike' outfits, is unlocked from the very beginning.
- New Outfits
- More than 50 new outfits have been added, all of which can be obtained by playing the game.
Are you a fan of the Layton series? Will you be picking this one up on Switch later this year? Tell us below.
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Nice! So many games!
I played the first one and miracle mask. I tend to loose interest halfway through and take a 6 month break before finishing the game. So I will probably not pick this one up unless it is heavily discounted
I grew up with the Nancy Drew games on PC, so if these Layton games are anything like that, then I'm stoked! I just want even more Nancy Drew-esque games released on Switch.
The 3DS version was on my wishlist but think I will go for the Switch version now, seems to have some good improvements over the original.
Would be great if this got a physical release. This pads out the release schedule for the run up to Christmas nicely, so many games!!
"HD overhaul" so did they make it better than the mobile version? or is it just the assets from the mobile version?
Played a bit of this on Android before quitting (something I've never done with a Layton game before). Didn't like the puzzles from the new puzzle master, though (not a lot of puzzle diversity, and what's there isn't terribly clever). The new characters aside from the main one are annoying (I really hope the thirsty assistant and sarcastic dog don't show up in future games). And, frankly, the quality of the storytelling is such a massive step back from even the early DS entries, let alone the fantastic 3DS games.
The Layton games are some of my all-time favorite puzzle games, so I really hope this soft reboot improves over time. But I'm not hopeful.
yay. Can't wait.
But why? It's the worst title of the series.
A phone game huh....
Hope it will do well but not really interesting to me
This was by far the worst in the series for me, the puzzles mostly felt like cheap tricks or stupid answers rather than real brain teasers and the story beats were just laughable. Not that the other Layton games didn’t have stupid twists, but this game is utterly filled with random plot points and childish cases.
I guess if you haven’t played this yet then maybe it’s worth picking up the iOS or 3DS versions, certainly not worth switch tax though.
I'll grab it as long as it's priced reasonably close to the 3DS game.
I have all the Layton games except for this one! But... a game like Layton is designed specifically for 3DS. I might prefer the 3DS version depending on how the Switch version compares
@BANJO No Layton game yet has ever been eShop exclusive
@ALinkttPresent
But there's no mention of a physical release. So you have to wonder...
I skipped this on 3DS due to...
After it was released on mobile, I had a sneaking suspicion that it would be given the HD treatment on Switch, and I was glad to see that a complete package was released in Japan. I figured that it was just a matter of time before it would be released internationally.
I'm really surprised that they are releasing it during the silly season, where it is likely to be overlooked by far superior blockbuster games.
This really should have been a mid-year release which could have helped pad out Nintendo's extremely thin release schedule. From memory, Nintendo have only released three major retail Switch games so far this year... or am I missing something? (Mario U, Yoshi's Crafted World, and Mario Maker 2) EDIT: Yep. 6 months into the year and a grand total of three games on Switch, and two games on 3DS.
Cool. I’ll double dip.
@Discipledoctor
That's likely because this game's puzzles ere designed without the late Akira Tago, who worked on the DS and 3DS trilogies of games.
@Ulysses I always think that the characters in the Professor Layton series are like something that Agatha Christie would have made.
I still need to try this one. Which version I get at this point will pretty much depend on the price.
I miss the almost yearly releases of the original Layton games... and Professor Layton himself (along with his assistants). Not a huge fan of Katrielle, did not like the story or puzzles of this entry nearly as much (especially the puzzles), and worst it ends in a cliffhanger that it seems they won’t address for awhile still (I’d still prefer a new subpar Layton game than none at all).
This is the crappy version with the girl right. Hope they bring over the proper ones, especially the first one. That's a classic!
@YorkHund
I think it's more likely they would bring over the 3DS games due to the use of 3D characters.
Although remasters of the DS games with their 2D artwork would probably be very welcome.
I love the idea of all six classic Layton games being available remasters on the Switch, including the Eternal Diva feature film.
@RupeeClock Definitely, making the Switch the ultimate place to play Layton.
I purchased Miracle Mask on a clearance rack a long time ago for about $8 and I'm ashamed to say I never got around to playing it. Perhaps I'll finally give that a go soon and if I like it enough, maybe play the remaining 3DS titles and get this. I did hear this one for Switch is one of the worst but I guess it'll depend how much I enjoy the others.
So many Switch Games.
So many new games. So many Ports. So many Games.
I’ve always been curious to try out this series, so I might pick this up.
Does anyone have recommendations on any 3DS game to start with? Or is it worth just waiting and getting this one?
This game is meh. Can we please just get it out of the way so we can have the real Layton games come too Switch?!?!
@manu0 I think that is referencing against the 3DS version rather than mobile.
I’m so pleased about this. Another one for the wish list. The next 6 months are insane!
Hopefully we some sort of Professor Layton himself collection on the switch. That would be nice to see it happen, we got a HD Layton on mobile.
is it just me who thought the thumbnail image to this link showed the girls nipples?
@flummerfelt if you want to start chronologically, you wan't to start in this order:
Last specter, Miracle mask, Azran legacy, curious village, diabolical box, unwound future.
Layton's mystery journey can be played without knowing the plot of all the other games, but you will miss some references to the other games
@RupeeClock The first 2 DS games are already in HD on IOS, so I don't see the problem there
@Bleekje
It seems like their goal is to get all of the Layton games remastered so they can be ported to a variety of platforms.
Much like with Capcom's Ace Attorney games.
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