Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy

 3DS
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 58 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 58
  3. Negative: 0 out of 58
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  1. InsideGamer.nl
    Nov 5, 2013
    73
    Layton’s newest legend entertains with smart puzzles and a somewhat standard story. It’s too bad it’s very much stuck in its old ways, but it does offer some very clever puzzles that’ll ask the most of your thinking capacity.
  2. Destructoid
    Mar 10, 2014
    70
    What it does to differentiate itself from previous entries in the series is mostly superficial, but Layton fans and puzzle lovers do not really need or want a great departure for the series. All we want is a puzzle-solving adventure, and Azran Legacy delivers a good one.
  3. Post Arcade (National Post)
    Feb 28, 2014
    70
    The Azran Legacy really just feels like more of the same.
  5. EGM
    Feb 28, 2014
    70
    With the most puzzles in series history, Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy will force players to rack their brains, and the Professor and his crew are as lovable as ever. Unfortunately, the prequel limitations really put a crimp on the overall narrative.
  6. Shacknews
    Feb 25, 2014
    70
    This is a fine send-off, and if that's what Level-5 intends, it will be a perfectly timed one. As Layton would inform Luke, a proper gentleman knows not to overstay his welcome.
  7. Joystiq
    Feb 25, 2014
    70
    Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy feels like as good a way to sign off as could be expected.
  8. Games.cz
    Dec 9, 2013
    70
    Hershel Layton said goodbye with dignity of his own, and even for the sixth time he's capable to deliver the entertaining adventure game full of puzzles. On the other hand, the bell tolls for the professor already, and because of the constantly recycled content his latest adventure is unnecessarily dull.
  9. Gamereactor Sweden
    Nov 19, 2013
    70
    While it doesn't feels like the grand farewell Professor Layton deserves, it's still a mighty fun puzzle game with a lot of variation.
  10. Metro GameCentral
    Nov 5, 2013
    70
    Not the best entry in the series, but it does have some of the best puzzles. As well as a bombastic, if slightly confused, story that will leave both new and old fans wanting more.
  11. GameSpot
    Oct 28, 2013
    70
    If you're someone who has steered clear of Layton previously, Azran Legacy isn't going to convert you. This is a series that sticks to what it knows: challenging puzzles alongside a thoroughly charming adventure.

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#12 Best 3DS Game of 2014
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#17 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2014
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#35 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2014

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 113 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 86 out of 113
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 113
  3. Negative: 11 out of 113
  1. GamerGameGames
    Dec 3, 2013
    9
    Great storyline completion. Of course the number of puzzles reduced due to greater attention to the storyline (can sprint as minus), butGreat storyline completion. Of course the number of puzzles reduced due to greater attention to the storyline (can sprint as minus), but recycled and puzzles themselves look much fresher than in the Miracle Mask.… Full Review »
  2. Falconstrike
    Mar 4, 2014
    10
    Azran Legacy is truly a fitting end to an amazing series. Clever puzzles and superb music and animation mixed with a compelling story and aAzran Legacy is truly a fitting end to an amazing series. Clever puzzles and superb music and animation mixed with a compelling story and a less linear structure put this among the very best Layton games out there, and up with the best games on the 3DS. It also includes some of the best visuals on the system. Despite a slower start than usual, the story is great and cleverly connects the two trilogies without leaving many loose ends. 365 daily puzzles plus StreetPass content leaves plenty to do after the 9-12 hour main story.

    Core Game: 9.5
    Presentation: 10
    Visuals: 10
    Gameplay: 9.5
    Audio: 10
    Lasting Appeal: 10

    Overall: 9.5/10    … Full Review »
  3. chillerboot
    Mar 5, 2015
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. What a disappointment.

    Now, I really loved the other Layton games, Miracle Mask especially. So when I heard this would be the final game, I was somewhat saddened, but was also excited for what Level 5 would think up for this grand finale.

    The result was a mess of a game with repetitive tasks and boring plots, being forced to navigate many small areas as opposed to one or two big areas like the other games, and plot twists with no foreshadowing or build-up: seriously, I feel as if the developers just pulled the twist that Layton was the villains son, and that he's Descole's brother right out of their arses.

    Also, it was quite short. By chapter 5 I thought I was halfway, when in fact I was nearly finished. And screw chapter 4.

    If you're going to buy a Layton game, get Miracle Mask.    … Full Review »
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