Professor Layton and the Unwound Future

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  • Summary: Professor Layton and his apprentice, Luke, receive a confounding letter - from Luke 10 years in the future. But the message inside is even more troubling: London of the future is in disarray, and the only person
    who can help set things right is Professor Layton.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 57 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 62
  3. Negative: 0 out of 62
  1. Nintendojo
    Oct 29, 2010
    100
    While these lackluster mini-games are no hidden-object puzzle or "make your own tea" chemistry set (as seen in Laytons 1 and 2), Unwound Future still has a solid set of puzzles for its main adventure, and the story itself is very engaging.
  2. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    Oct 21, 2010
    93
    As well-made and puzzle-crammed as the previous Layton games, and it's also the best one yet.
  3. Eurogamer Portugal
    Jan 10, 2011
    90
    Professor Layton and The Lost Future manages to surprise again by its very strong cohesion.
  4. GameFocus
    Oct 21, 2010
    89
    Professor Layton and the Unwound Future offers the same great experience from the last two games. If you're in need of something different and want to exercise the brain, this is the correct answer.
  5. GameZone
    Jan 3, 2011
    85
    Professor Layton and the Unwound Future is yet another winner from Level 5. It both entertains and challenges the mind through its clever puzzles, brilliant story, and convincing characters.
  6. Game Revolution
    Oct 21, 2010
    83
    The disconnect between the mystery story and the puzzle gameplay is not a damning curse for the Professor Layton series, this game included.
  7. games(TM)
    Jan 20, 2011
    60
    As a standalone adventure, The Lost Future can't help but disappoint once its bite-sized, unimaginative nature begins to show through. [Issue#102, p.120]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 39
  3. Negative: 1 out of 39
  1. Anxo
    Jul 18, 2017
    10
    El primer juego de esta saga al que yo he jugado, y sin duda, el mejor. No sabria decir porque es tan bueno, pero me ha marcado mucho. LosEl primer juego de esta saga al que yo he jugado, y sin duda, el mejor. No sabria decir porque es tan bueno, pero me ha marcado mucho. Los puzzles de este juego son los mejores de las saga sin duda, y la historia también. Una marabilla de juego que para mi marco un antes y un después en los videojuegos.… Expand
  2. Mutty99
    Feb 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The most memorable of the Layton titles: plot twists everywhere and charming characters. That finale where Claire disappears though. MAN.
    I cried for days after seeing it for the first time, it's in my opinion the saddest ending in videogame history =(    … Expand
  4. darragh_boland1
    Jan 13, 2023
    10
    One of the greatest games I have ever played.
    I played the original games 1 and 2 years ago as child and loved them. For my 19th birthday my    One of the greatest games I have ever played.
    I played the original games 1 and 2 years ago as child and loved them. For my 19th birthday my brother gave me lost future and I had no idea how amazing it was going to be. The story in this game is near perfect with a perfect cast of characters, with some emotional moments. The music I have saved on everything I own, Tomohito Nishiura is brilliant. Of course they made all puzzles interesting and tied the puzzels perfectly into gameplay. I can not talk more love for this game, if you have a ds or a phone download this game as soon as you can, also check the first two games in the series.    … Expand
  5. Fabio199618
    Mar 7, 2015
    9
    Simply the best Professor Layton game so far...i really enjoyed other Layton games,but i must say this has something more:soundtrack("timeSimply the best Professor Layton game so far...i really enjoyed other Layton games,but i must say this has something more:soundtrack("time travel" is one of my favourite music piece),characters,and the ending.Really,i won't spoil it,because i think this is a game everybody needs to play,but the ending...It is very special,i would say unique...
    Audio and the Video are really good,and the puzzles are very well realized.
    Unfortunately,the difficulty for each puzzle is often under or overestimated.You'll probably find a puzzle that isn't worth much,but is very difficult and vice versa...
    Overall,a great game and,i think,a masterpiece all collectors should have!
    I bought this game as a present for my sister:she loved it and she finished it in 3 days!!!    … Expand
  6. Reniachii
    Mar 4, 2022
    9
    I knew where the story was going, yet I still cried a ton. Amazing game with a wonderful story and the puzzles were fun too.
  7. bolt7
    Sep 13, 2010
    8
    Definitely the strongest of the three Layton games released in the US so far, Unwound Future successfully blends casual puzzle solving alongDefinitely the strongest of the three Layton games released in the US so far, Unwound Future successfully blends casual puzzle solving along with a compelling storyline. The formula hasn't changed an awful lot since the first title, though many subtle improvements to game mechanics and general presentation have been made. Cut scenes and audio files are clearer than ever, with added improvements to the second titles 'memo' function (such as the ability to change ink colour) being of great aid during those more trickier of brain teasers. The pace of the game may be a little too slow for some, though it's not difficult to become captivated by Layton's gorgeous looking surroundings and intrigued by some of the more perplexing mysteries that pop up during the final half of the adventure. Voice acting, be it fitting, can seem incredibly cheesy and at some points fails to aid the experience as it irritates more than captivates.

    Hint Coins have almost tripled in numbers since the first title, with the new optional 'Super Hint' function allowing far more users to solve even the most complicated of math puzzles without feeling like you've cheated.

    If you enjoyed the first two Layton outings- I cannot recommended this third game enough, as it's certainly the best of the three. Puzzles remain fun and do not detract from the experience as much as they did with Curious Village, with most being optional if players wish to favour the narrative and push on with it instead.    … Expand
  8. pikalink
    May 20, 2021
    0
    veru good puzzles, suspensful story and an ending that i never expected. Loved these games as a kid and still love them to this day. Professorveru good puzzles, suspensful story and an ending that i never expected. Loved these games as a kid and still love them to this day. Professor layton is really a one of a kind game that will never be made again, will definitely be remembered in the future… Expand

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#4 Best DS Game of 2010
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#6 Most Discussed DS Game of 2010
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#12 Most Shared DS Game of 2010