Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask on 3DS, first Layton on the console. New character Descole and mysteries in Forbodingen. Successful transition to 3DS with magnificent animated cutscenes.
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Category
Adventure1 player7+
Description
Professor Layton investigates miracles and curses in Monte d'Or in the first 3D entry of the saga, revealing the professor's mysterious past. Published by Level-5, released in Japan in July 2011. Varied logic puzzles, storyline revealing Layton's youth, cel-shaded 3D visuals, animated cinematics. Japan exclusive.
Layton Kyouju to Kiseki no Kamen review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,7 GB📅28/07/2011
Published by Level-5
Layton Kyouju to Kiseki no Kamen (3DS) price, value & rarity
Is Layton Kyouju to Kiseki no Kamen still worth playing in 2026?
The saga's first 3D entry, known in the West as Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask, this chapter opens the prequel trilogy by revisiting the professor's youth in Monte d'Or. The formula of logic puzzles nested in a serial plot stays impeccably honed, and the move to modelled 3D preserves the charm of the art direction. The measured pace and the writing quality carry the whole. For a puzzle game fan or a Layton fan, the title keeps all its pulling power and a careful craft.
