Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box

 DS
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 65 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 61 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 65
  3. Negative: 0 out of 65
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  1. GamePro
    70
    Overall this is a great puzzle game with both an entertaining story and mind-bending puzzles. The numerous locations are both a burden on the art style and a blessing for the expanded scope of the game.
  2. Telegraph
    70
    It still has more charm and character than most and –despite the hiccups- provides a challenging, fun and satisfying puzzle experience for players young, old -and everything in between.
  3. Edge Magazine
    70
    No other game catches the exhilaration of mental exercises, while doing just enough to smooth over their occasional frustrations, in quite the same way as Layton. [Nov 2009, p.104]
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  5. games(TM)
    60
    Professor Layton certainly has soul, but the puzzles themselves just aren't imaginative enough to save the adventure from feeling frequently out of breath. [Nov 2009, p.123]
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Awards & Rankings

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#8 Best DS Game of 2009
10
#10 Most Discussed DS Game of 2009
9
#9 Most Shared DS Game of 2009

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 130 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 110 out of 130
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 130
  3. Negative: 4 out of 130
  1. ZeoN
    Nov 28, 2017
    10
    Una obra mestra dentro de la saga Layton.Recomendable para todos aquellos fans de ella.Puzzles dificiles y una historia simplemente increibleUna obra mestra dentro de la saga Layton.Recomendable para todos aquellos fans de ella.Puzzles dificiles y una historia simplemente increible alrededor de un pueblo perdido en la niebla.… Full Review »
  2. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 3, 2023
    5
    AKA Professor Layton and Pandora's Box, this is a Tin Tin style cartoon containing a series of simple puzzles aimed at kids. Younger playersAKA Professor Layton and Pandora's Box, this is a Tin Tin style cartoon containing a series of simple puzzles aimed at kids. Younger players may find it entertaining but if your age is in double figures it's all a bit too lightweight and easy.… Full Review »
  3. hector_bcn98
    Nov 7, 2022
    8
    De forma totalmente contuísta, sigue con la historia pero con una trama no tan interesante como la primera. Notable, de todas formas.
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