Doctor Lautrec and the Forgotten Knights

 3DS
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Dec 13, 2011
Metascore
53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 19
  3. Negative: 7 out of 19
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  1. Nintendojo
    Mar 22, 2012
    42
    A collection of missed opportunities. It's a game that wants to be like a Layton game and not be like one, and suffers in the comparison because of all the ways it falls short. The incredible amount of French history, clever story elements and extensive dialogue filling the game establish this wasn't a title that was thrown on shelves with minimal investment.
  2. NintendoWorldReport
    Feb 20, 2012
    40
    Doctor Lautrec and the Forgotten Knights is interesting only in how miserably it misses the Layton mark. While its presentation is wondrous, the actual game part is terrible. No part of the game succeeds enough to make the other parts worth slogging through. Unless you're hard up for a game that slightly resembles much better games, you are best off avoiding Doctor Lautrec's debut journey at all costs.
  3. games(TM)
    Jan 9, 2012
    40
    If this is edutainment, it could do with a lot more of the latter part. [Issue#117, p.118]
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  5. Joystiq
    Dec 27, 2011
    40
    What little Lautrec does, it does competently but not compellingly.
  6. Gameblog.fr
    Dec 1, 2011
    40
    We were expecting a serious competitor against Layton. Lautrec is aiming for more than a succession of riddles, with added exploration, stealth, and a hint of RPG-styled combat. But it doesn't really seduce in any aspect of the lot. The only real success is the atmosphere, and the bits and pieces of knowledge you can get on the city of Paris.
  7. Gamekult
    Nov 24, 2011
    40
    Quotation forthcoming.
  8. Destructoid
    Apr 23, 2012
    20
    With all of the incredibly boring slogging that goes on between puzzles, and considering that the quality of the puzzles themselves ranges from bad to mediocre, Doctor Lautrec and the Forgotten Knights is impossible to recommend to even the most ravenous puzzle players. Even if this game were available for free, I wouldn't recommend spending time with it.

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User Score
5.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 3 out of 9
  1. MrOmNomNom3
    Sep 9, 2016
    0
    Forget about this absolute trainwreck of a lovechild between Professor Layton and a clogged toilet? I don't blame you.
    Never heard of it? I    Forget about this absolute trainwreck of a lovechild between Professor Layton and a clogged toilet? I don't blame you.
    Never heard of it? I don't blame you.
    I never finished it, what I can say is Lautrec is more of a gentleman than Professor Layton, just look at that mustache, sadly that's all his bootlegged ass is good for as he's currently stuck in some cave endlessly trying to sneak past policemen who are down protecting a treasure for eternity for some unexplained reason.
    Not a spoiler.
    First 3 hours.
    Which is as far as you'll get with these **** ass stealth sections, so I just saved you from trying it out to see what the game is about, you're welcome.    … Full Review »
  2. RandomArceus
    Dec 24, 2019
    0
    A puzzle-solving archaeologist who goes on adventures with a young female assistant? Now where have I heard that before.....hmm... oh, that'sA puzzle-solving archaeologist who goes on adventures with a young female assistant? Now where have I heard that before.....hmm... oh, that's right! Professor Layton! You know, those actually good puzzle games that are well-paced, re-playable, and overall amazing?
    Yeah, those.
    If you're looking for a puzzle game, get a Layton game instead. If you're looking for a burning, messy, chaotic pile of rat sh*t, you've come to the right place! Because Doctor... Lautrec is the pinnacle of disappointment. If you're in this for the low-quality Pokemon-esque battles, go get a Pokemon game.
    If you're in this for the puzzles, go get a Layton game. If you're in this for the memes, I respect your dedication. But no matter why you're playing this abomination, you're NOT going to finish it.

    If you're reading this review because you're interested in playing the game, just get it off eBay for cheap. This isn't worth full price. Spend your money on a Layton game instead. It's worth it.    … Full Review »
  3. pocky
    Jul 13, 2013
    6
    A game with bad versions of pokemon fights and bad versions of puzzle solving games. There seemed to be a max of 5 different types of puzzles,A game with bad versions of pokemon fights and bad versions of puzzle solving games. There seemed to be a max of 5 different types of puzzles, pathetically easy. The characters looked interesting but the story fell down and overall it just wasn't that great.… Full Review »
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