Layton’s Thriller Journey ($15.99) by Stage-5 is the most recent sport within the Layton collection, which can also be simply in time for the tenth anniversary of the franchise. In the event you love hidden object puzzle sport, then Layton’s Thriller Journey is one it’s essential to take a look at. This installment got here out on iOS and Android final week, with a Nintendo 3DS model later this fall.
Whereas I doubt that I’ll ever be adequate to be an actual detective, I take pleasure in thriller that will get my head gears turning. Thankfully, I can play the a part of a detective with none particular coaching due to video video games, which is why I used to be drawn in to Layton’s Thriller Journey. To be sincere although, I haven’t performed any earlier Professor Layton video games, so that is my first foray into the franchise. I’m an enormous puzzle fan, so it’s all the time been a sport collection I’ve wished to take a look at, however by no means received round to it. Now {that a} full Layton sport is on iOS, I knew that this was the right alternative to offer the sport a spin.
App Feels Like
App Feels Like
App Feels Like
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Stage-5 Inc.
$15.99
Layton’s Thriller Journey
Stage-5 Inc.
Visually, Layton’s Thriller Journey suits in with the opposite video games due to the cartoonish artwork type. All through the sport, gamers will discover energetic character sprites that seem as if they got here out of an old-school anime collection, like Lupin the third. Everybody has their very own distinctive appearances, personalities, and quirks, which you’ll develop to like the extra you play. Colours in Layton’s Thriller Journey are brilliant and vibrant, with lush and detailed environments. There are additionally totally animated cutscenes that play out and reveal the story, that are enjoyable to observe. A delicate, soothing soundtrack performs within the background, and there are pleasant sound results as you progress across the metropolis, speak to characters, and probe for clues.
In Layton’s Thriller Journey, moderately than taking over the function of Professor Layton, gamers are launched to a brand new character, Katrielle Layton. She’s simply beginning out on her detective profession, and will get slammed with a number of attention-grabbing instances to tackle suddenly. However don’t be distracted by the little issues — the larger case reveals itself, and it finally ends up being the seek for her lacking father, Professor Hershel Layton. There will probably be quite a lot of looking for hidden objects and clues, and lots of puzzles await gamers as they try to resolve the case.
For many who have by no means performed a Layton sport earlier than, the controls are fairly straightforward to be taught and really feel intuitive on the contact display screen. To view the map of town, faucet on the “Return to Map” button, and then you definitely’re in a position to faucet on the orange circles to journey to that space.
Whenever you enter a scene, you’re in a position to transfer a magnifying glass round by sliding your finger. When there’s one thing that you would be able to examine additional, it’s going to flip orange and you may faucet it. In the event you’re in a position to zoom in on a specific spot, the magnifying glass has a plus (+) image that you would be able to faucet on and get a greater view. Typically the magnifying glass will discover a spot that has puffs of mud — this implies there’s an object for you there, akin to a touch coin (for puzzles) or a collectible merchandise that isn’t associated to the case at hand.
There’s quite a lot of studying concerned with Layton’s Thriller Journey, as with every Layton sport. It’s necessary to learn the dialogue between characters, as a result of that is the place you get huge clues to resolve a case. When a key clue’s revealed, Katrielle will get a “clue piece” that you just’ll want to suit correctly right into a form. There are all the time six main clues that you just want earlier than you resolve a case.
Typically as you look at scenes, you’ll uncover puzzles associated to the case. Every puzzle is value a sure variety of factors, which get tallied up into your whole. The variety of factors drops barely for those who’re unsuccessful and maintain reattempting to resolve it. Controls for every puzzle differ barely, nevertheless it often entails tapping switches, rotating and shifting items round, and even answering riddles. There’s quite a lot of selection to the sorts of puzzles in Layton’s Thriller Journey, however they’re all certain to get your mind into excessive gear.
Layton’s Thriller Journey has help for as much as three sport saves, and it’s essential to manually save for those who care about conserving your progress in tact. Thankfully, the sport’s menu is well accessible at any time, and that is the place you’ll be able to view case information, collectibles, change outfits, and different issues in Katrielle’s purse.
Layton's Thriller Journey is a pleasant hidden object puzzle sport that can appeal anybody.
The Good
The Good
Layton’s Thriller Journey has an engrossing storyline that’s certain to hook anybody, even newbies, proper from the beginning. The graphics are sharp and crisp with the anime type, and the sound design is nice. Controls are easy and simple for anybody to be taught. The puzzles are fairly difficult and can present gamers with loads of leisure for hours. Plus, there are day by day puzzles for many who need further goodies and different mini-games.
The Dangerous
The Dangerous
Whereas Layton’s Thriller Journey is extremely good, it isn’t for everybody. In the event you don’t like difficult puzzles or get pissed off simply, then this sport might not be for you. There may be additionally quite a lot of textual content concerned. Additionally, the value level appears a bit excessive for an iOS sport, contemplating that this may also be accessible on the Nintendo 3DS later this 12 months. With a worth like this, some might imagine it’s higher ready for the 3DS model.
The decision
The decision
Since that is my first Layton sport, I wouldn’t have earlier data of the collection earlier than I dove into this one. Nonetheless, as an entire beginner, I’m having fun with it extremely to this point. The puzzles are a bit difficult however do make me suppose. The visible type and animations look incredible. Whilst a newcomer, I’m discovering the characters to be stuffed with enjoyable and appeal. I discovered the story charming and immersive from the get-go too, which doesn’t all the time occur.
I extremely suggest giving Layton’s Thriller Journey: Katrielle and the Millionares’ Conspiracy a strive for those who’re searching for a prolonged thriller puzzle sport. Layton’s Thriller Journey is out there on the App Retailer as a common obtain to your iPhone and iPad for $15.99. The sport can also be coming to Nintendo 3DS within the fall.
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