Professor Layton and the Unwound Future

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8.7

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  1. 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 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 addedDefinitely 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
  2. spi280
    Feb 8, 2014
    9
    the best layton game to date. the storyline has tons of shocking twists, great villains that you will both hate and feel sorry for, and some of the most emotional moments in video game history. great puzzles, excellently animated cutscenes, a well done orchestral score, unwound future is another great layton game.
  3. Peter21
    Apr 13, 2014
    10
    In my opinion this game is perfect, which is something I would never normally say. The story in this game is the best aspect as it will keep you wrapped up in the magic of it right up until the amazingly crafted ending which will make you cry. Despite some people complaining that the game is too easy, the puzzles hit the right balance of being welcoming to new players at the beginning andIn my opinion this game is perfect, which is something I would never normally say. The story in this game is the best aspect as it will keep you wrapped up in the magic of it right up until the amazingly crafted ending which will make you cry. Despite some people complaining that the game is too easy, the puzzles hit the right balance of being welcoming to new players at the beginning and challenging to veterans of the series at the end. Yes the graphics aren't amazing but that isn't something I am willing to mark this game down on due to the limitations of the ds. There is something about this game that makes it so much fun to play again and again as I must have completed the game 6 or 7 times since I got it when it was first released. This is truly my favourite game of all time and is the only game I would ever call perfect which is a huge award to give as I own well over 100 games across multiple platforms. I would recommend this game to anyone who owns a ds or a 3ds as it is by far the best in the series. Go out and buy it now.… Expand
  4. loudross
    Jul 19, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game lives up to and exceeds the expectations of the previous games, it combines the joy of the ah ha! Moment and a great story. The voice acting in it is incredible, I felt the sorrow of Herschel, and knew the anger of Clive and understood the acceptance of Claire. I was left saddened and happy for everyone once the story was over.… Expand
  5. TheLooseHunter
    Jan 11, 2015
    10
    This game isn't a game but an experience. The story fits perfectly, the puzzles are sometimes very difficult, the art is beautiful on the DS.
    This experience is great and if you haven't play this but you own a DS/DSi/3DS, go out and buy it. You won't regret it.
  6. 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. 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.
  7. skads7
    Nov 8, 2019
    7
    La historia es sida de los grandes, pero los personajes son muy interesantes, es el único juego donde a Layton, se le da un poco de desarrollo argumental (Menos mal) y los puzles, son de los mejores de toda la saga. Creo que es sin dudas, junto al caja de pandora, de los mejores Profesores Layton que hay
  8. Ocean
    Jan 19, 2011
    10
    If you've liked the previous two Professor Layton games, then this one will not disappoint. Another large collection of different types of puzzles set to another mysterious story line. Although I found the main story a bit weaker then the previous two games, it's still wonderful and makes up for it by giving a heartfelt look into our protagonist's past. Add in the great music andIf you've liked the previous two Professor Layton games, then this one will not disappoint. Another large collection of different types of puzzles set to another mysterious story line. Although I found the main story a bit weaker then the previous two games, it's still wonderful and makes up for it by giving a heartfelt look into our protagonist's past. Add in the great music and animations, this is another fantastic puzzle story game for the DS.… Expand
  9. funkydoodycool
    Nov 13, 2011
    5
    Most of the 5 points I've awarded this title are for the story, which is lovely, as in previous Layton games. Unfortunately the gameplay lets it down - many of the puzzles are rehashes of those from the previous games, and some really clutch at straws - some really convoluted questions and solutions.

    The graphics have improved from the previous title, and there are a lot more animated    Most of the 5 points I've awarded this title are for the story, which is lovely, as in previous Layton games. Unfortunately the gameplay lets it down - many of the puzzles are rehashes of those from the previous games, and some really clutch at straws - some really convoluted questions and solutions.

    The graphics have improved from the previous title, and there are a lot more animated sections that add exposition to the tale. Layton himself shows a different side throughout the story, fleshing out the character beyond his desperate need to be a gentleman.

    Side missions this time around include the completion of 3 sticker books, where you need to place the correct stickers on the correct pages to tell the story; a radio controlled car game where you have a limited number of direction-changing arrows to guide the car to the end; and a parrot delivery game in which you draw perches to guide you parrot to it's goal. You get to name the parrot when you meet him - the potential for hilarity is great ;)

    These side missions add a lot of time and value to the game, and provide some of the most difficult puzzles on the cart.

    Fans of the series will surely enjoy this, but the challenge is slight compared to the previous two titles.    … Expand
  10. DeusExMachina7
    Mar 2, 2013
    7
    Sorry to say, but I just didn't feel this as much as I felt the others in the series. The location got pretty old quick, puzzles could be guess and checked which is exactly what you don't want to happen. The story was also pretty farfetched. Now I know, all of the stories are farfetched, but this one was so out of it. I could count several plot holes that arose from the last few twists,Sorry to say, but I just didn't feel this as much as I felt the others in the series. The location got pretty old quick, puzzles could be guess and checked which is exactly what you don't want to happen. The story was also pretty farfetched. Now I know, all of the stories are farfetched, but this one was so out of it. I could count several plot holes that arose from the last few twists, and this seriously ruined the experience that Layton is known for. I will give credit, however, for that emotional ending, and for some puzzles that did keep me engaged. It was just the weakest of the series, that's all, and that's still saying a lot, since this entire series is fantastic. Disappointing, on a medium scale.… Expand
  11. Funkymonk
    Jan 1, 2011
    8
    The first couple of Layton game somehow managed to pass me by but having played this non stop for the past week i can see why they've become so popular. This is incredibly polished with graphics, cut scenes and music among the best on the DS. Although the story didn't really grip me this is all about the puzzles and boy does it excel! Full of imagination, the puzzles vary from the logical,The first couple of Layton game somehow managed to pass me by but having played this non stop for the past week i can see why they've become so popular. This is incredibly polished with graphics, cut scenes and music among the best on the DS. Although the story didn't really grip me this is all about the puzzles and boy does it excel! Full of imagination, the puzzles vary from the logical, visual and mathematical. The harder puzzles will give most people a challenge yet the handy hints system makes this a game that should appeal to all ages and intellect.
    Layton is THE perfect game to unwind after a long days work. If you have even the slightest interest in puzzles then you will love this game, simple as that!    … Expand
  12. HershelLayton
    Sep 19, 2010
    10
    I have played all 3 Professor Layton games so far and this is by far my favorite. The formula is almost exactly the same as before (but that's not a bad thing) and the art is as good as ever. The cut scenes are clear, crisp and quite entertaining but the main point of this game is its puzzles. The puzzles are ingenious, clever and surprisingly fresh, some require hard thinking, some areI have played all 3 Professor Layton games so far and this is by far my favorite. The formula is almost exactly the same as before (but that's not a bad thing) and the art is as good as ever. The cut scenes are clear, crisp and quite entertaining but the main point of this game is its puzzles. The puzzles are ingenious, clever and surprisingly fresh, some require hard thinking, some are visual puzzles and there are those which utterly bamboozle you until you realise the answer has been under your nose the whole time. these puzzles truly make the game great, but what makes it brilliant is the story. It is far more character based this time round and gives a brilliant insight into the characters - Luke, Layton and Flora - and really shows who they really are. It shows the player the emotions of the characters for really the first time, and we get to see Layton with his hat off for the first time!! This game is well worthy of a ten and I believe the Professor Layton is one of the best series of all time and this is a brilliant way to cap off the first trilogy.… Expand
  13. ryben589
    Sep 21, 2010
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Professor Layton and the Curious Village was about finding the late millionaires treasure, The Golden Apple. Turns out the village and all of it's inhabitants except for two people, are just robots to protect his Golden Apple. Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box was about finding out who hurt Professor's mentor, and find the true meaning behind the box. Hallucinogenic Gas was behind it all, made people see themselves and everything differently.

    Then we have the third entry into the series. The Unwound Future. The story behind this one is Luke and Hershel Layton get sent 10 years into the future. There they find Future Luke who needs their help to save London from an "evil Professor Layton."

    The story is good, but not something to brag about. Compared to the first game's story which I thought was the best, or even compared to the second story, you get a sense of them stretching the story in this title. The animation is still much the same, and the gorgeous animated cut scene's mixed with the top notch, near perfect voice acting is all in tack.

    The puzzles this time, are a bit different. As the game deals with time travel, be prepared to deal with time based puzzles.

    There's different minigames for you to waste your time with, but they're very forgettable. But, here's the best part: Spoilers ahead

    While this story is about saving the London 10 years into the future, the best part of the story was giving the player a backstory of Hershel Layton, where he got his hat, if he had a girlfriend. And after you solve the mystery to save London, we're treated with the best cutscene in the series. I won't say what causes it, but we see Professor take his hat off to show his hair, and we see Layton cry. Mix that with the beautiful music, and it's a very touching moment.

    The game is great. As you would come to expect with the Professor Layton games. But the stories this time around are feeling a bit rushed. It's still a top notch DS game, but when compared to my favorite, The Curious Village, it falls short of the pedestal.    … Expand
  14. SalarymanDaishi
    Dec 21, 2010
    8
    Yet another enjoyable, puzzle-filled Layton adventure which only suffers from a bit too wild and massive story, and the fact that the series is becoming a little too familiar and predictable for its own good.
  15. Bathmat
    Jan 22, 2011
    9
    I have all three Layton games and this one is my favourite. The story is brilliantly told, you feel like you're solving a mystery, the cutscenes are as brilliant as ever, the characters are great and the game rewards you brilliantly as you solve puzzles and brain teasers which suprisingly, are really fun. Why a 9? Well, the problems the past two have have not been fixed. You still have toI have all three Layton games and this one is my favourite. The story is brilliantly told, you feel like you're solving a mystery, the cutscenes are as brilliant as ever, the characters are great and the game rewards you brilliantly as you solve puzzles and brain teasers which suprisingly, are really fun. Why a 9? Well, the problems the past two have have not been fixed. You still have to go through a million menus and searching around for hint coins with dialogue boxes popping up everywhere is really frustrating. Also, the game is set in Great Britain, but this game feels... French. Other than that, listen to my advice. If you want a puzzle game with an intriguing storyline, this won't let you down.… Expand
  16. choopy
    Feb 20, 2012
    10
    this has got to be my single favorite DS game ever, the story line is amazing, the puzzles are great, i can not think of one negative about this game, i would highly recommend it to others
  17. rubin
    Mar 21, 2012
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the first game that made me cry at the end. The story is definitely the best from all Layton games, the first one being too childish and the second being... well, Twilight-esque, if you know what I mean. The puzzles are great as always, and the characters loveable. Unfortunately, the series as a whole didn't progress much at all since the first instalment. Good game, but if you played the previous ones do not expect to be surprised. Looking forward to Phoenix Wright vs Prof. Layton, as it should actually shake things up.… Expand
  18. Jozxyqk
    Apr 30, 2012
    10
    My favourite in the Layton series so far, and a relief after the disappointing Diabolical Box. The puzzles are of course good, as is the game design and visual style (as we've come to expect), but what makes this my favourite is the story. It may require a huge suspension of disbelief compared to the first game, but the ending is so striking and emotional. It more than makes up for minorMy favourite in the Layton series so far, and a relief after the disappointing Diabolical Box. The puzzles are of course good, as is the game design and visual style (as we've come to expect), but what makes this my favourite is the story. It may require a huge suspension of disbelief compared to the first game, but the ending is so striking and emotional. It more than makes up for minor story flaws.… Expand
  19. Mister_Cobalt
    Nov 13, 2012
    9
    I have played all of the Layton games available in the US. I enjoy the presentation of the games, presenting a story Puzzles and wonderful creative writing. Unwound future has the most puzzles, and can overwhelm you with them at times, but the ending is the best in the series, especially if you have played the other games and enjoyed them. I would recommend this game to anyone whoI have played all of the Layton games available in the US. I enjoy the presentation of the games, presenting a story Puzzles and wonderful creative writing. Unwound future has the most puzzles, and can overwhelm you with them at times, but the ending is the best in the series, especially if you have played the other games and enjoyed them. I would recommend this game to anyone who enjoys puzzles, as this game presents many of them with alot of variety… Expand
  20. teshime
    Jul 15, 2014
    9
    Hands down my favourite title in the entire Professor Layton series.
    The quality of the music and the visuals are slightly improved compared to the preceding two games, and the puzzles as usual manage to achieve the perfect balance between challenging and mind-boggling. This game sees with it the improvement of the invaluable Memo function, now with the ability to change ink colour. Also,    Hands down my favourite title in the entire Professor Layton series.
    The quality of the music and the visuals are slightly improved compared to the preceding two games, and the puzzles as usual manage to achieve the perfect balance between challenging and mind-boggling. This game sees with it the improvement of the invaluable Memo function, now with the ability to change ink colour. Also, the Super-Hint Coin makes its debut, meaning it's less likely you'll be needing to side-glance the walkthrough after all...
    What sets this game apart from the pack for me, however, is its story. It was so compelling I couldn't put my DS down. The Professor's other outings have had fantastic story lines, but the Unwound Future's personal twist on Layton's part was very touching, and the ending? Heartbreaking. Also, the vengeful villain is very enjoyable - even old rivals have to lend a hand!
    So, after all my gushing, why a 9? Well, one thing that is a continual let down within the first few games of the Layton series is the voice acting. Layton and Luke are always consistent, it's just the ensemble of characters who join them that always really let the games down. It's a real shame, I wasn't really impressed with a Layton game's voice acting until Miracle Mask, which perhaps sacrificed its story-line in the process...
    If you've never played this game but have played other Layton games, then you're really missing out - a fantastic puzzle game with a lovely story!    … Expand
  21. phishyphishy
    Oct 24, 2014
    7
    Play If: You enjoyed previous Professor Layton games. If you were the kind of kid who insisted on grabbing a puzzle book for a long car ride.

    Don't Play If: You are the kind of person who gets easily frustrated with puzzles and quickly jump online to find the answer. Or, have an issue with unbelievable and problematic stories.
  22. 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("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    Simply 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
  23. Braquiador55
    Jan 7, 2018
    10
    This was the first game in which i cried. The ending is heartbreaking and makes it worth beating all the puzzles throughout the game jsut for it. The story is a 10, like really, easily the game with best story released on the DS. And the characters, oh the characters. The development of Layton takes the character to a whole new level, i cared about every single one of them. The animatedThis was the first game in which i cried. The ending is heartbreaking and makes it worth beating all the puzzles throughout the game jsut for it. The story is a 10, like really, easily the game with best story released on the DS. And the characters, oh the characters. The development of Layton takes the character to a whole new level, i cared about every single one of them. The animated sections are also pretty cool.
    But of all of the good stuff the game has, the one things that outstand the most is the second half. Like really, the real story starts there, the second half is just perfect. And then it is the end. Everything, every single **** thing you did up till the end is for the purpose of the last fight and the ending, that heartbreaking ending that anyone that has played this game will surely remember for the rest of his life. This game is just too good, it is the best DS game by far, and a total and an unquestionable masterpiece.    … Expand
  24. ZeoN
    Nov 28, 2017
    9
    Un juego de la saga Layton que no dejara indiferente a ningun fan de ella.Muchisimos puzzles con dificultades varias,sumergidos en una trama mas que espectacular con giros de historia bastante buenos.Muy recomendables para los amantes del genero
  25. D484
    May 28, 2017
    9
    El mejor juego de toda la saga. Tiene una historia muy inesperada y además los puzles siguen siendo igual de genial. Una secuela que supera en todo al original. Le pongo un 91/100
  26. brendo214
    May 22, 2019
    9
    I never knew that a game that a game that is is essentially just puzzles wrapped in a pretty package could have such a compelling story.
  27. Da3_who_knows
    Jul 4, 2018
    10
    If there was a possibility to give this game 1000/10 I would have done this. This is a masterpiece. I am dead serious. I was crying my eyes out in the end. The best storyline in the series no doubt. the puzzles are all fun and all. I can not say they can be special in any Professor Layton game, so do not expect anything new. However, If you want to see the best story in the series, theIf there was a possibility to give this game 1000/10 I would have done this. This is a masterpiece. I am dead serious. I was crying my eyes out in the end. The best storyline in the series no doubt. the puzzles are all fun and all. I can not say they can be special in any Professor Layton game, so do not expect anything new. However, If you want to see the best story in the series, the story that will tear your heart apart and make you cry like a teenage girl after a break up then go and check this game out.… Expand
  28. RandomArceus
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. From the puzzles, to the gameplay, to the story,,,, well, the story... Let's just say that I've yet to meet someone who didn't cry at the end.
    The cutscenes have the ability to just destroy you emotionally.
    The music is beautifully well-written and incredibly catchy. The puzzles are perfect. The characters are beautifully well-written. There's so many good    This game is a masterpiece. From the puzzles, to the gameplay, to the story,,,, well, the story... Let's just say that I've yet to meet someone who didn't cry at the end.
    The cutscenes have the ability to just destroy you emotionally.
    The music is beautifully well-written and incredibly catchy.
    The puzzles are perfect.
    The characters are beautifully well-written.
    There's so many good things about this game, I-    … Expand
  29. Mattia9336
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    One of the best games ever made. Simply a masterpiece. Everything is well done and you can see the developers put so much care into this gem
  30. Diego9028
    Dec 10, 2019
    10
    Un juego extremadamente recomendado para los amantes de los puzzles, que sin duda te dará horas de entretenimiento descubriendo que hay detrás del misterio entorno a la carta que Luke y el Profesor Layton recibieron del futuro, y que además te mantendrá muy ocupado resolviendo cada puzzle que vayas encontrando en tu camino. En lo personal, es uno de los juegos que más eh disfrutado de estaUn juego extremadamente recomendado para los amantes de los puzzles, que sin duda te dará horas de entretenimiento descubriendo que hay detrás del misterio entorno a la carta que Luke y el Profesor Layton recibieron del futuro, y que además te mantendrá muy ocupado resolviendo cada puzzle que vayas encontrando en tu camino. En lo personal, es uno de los juegos que más eh disfrutado de esta saga y del Nintendo DS en general.… Expand
  31. 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
  32. 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 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    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
  33. Lm35
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Underrate franchise, great gameplay and and ending that can make cry anyone
  34. hector_bcn98
    Nov 7, 2022
    9
    Cómo puede implicar un juego de Layton al jugador de forma tan intensa sentimentalmente? Lo que hizo Level 5 con la historia de este final de trilogía fue increíble. Uno de los mejores guiones de la historia de los videojuegos.
  35. 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. Professor layton is really a one of a kind game that will never be made again, will definitely be remembered in the future
  36. nahobino5_
    Jun 26, 2021
    10
    This was peak Professor Layton. I can recommend this game to literally anyone who doesn't mind a lot of dialogue. The characters are REALLY good though, so this is more than just a bland visual novel. Features like moving around, inspecting all areas with your stylus and puzzles make this a very immersive experience.
  37. 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.
  38. ZangBang
    Oct 30, 2022
    5
    53/100
    The Unwound Future takes the series' old cast of endearing but flat characters and gives them more nuanced, well-rounded personalities, also thanks to a captivating story that explores their past and relationships, intrisically tied with the detective narrative. The story doesn't take itself seriously enough to make the stakes feel real at times, but remains compelling thanks to a    53/100
    The Unwound Future takes the series' old cast of endearing but flat characters and gives them more nuanced, well-rounded personalities, also thanks to a captivating story that explores their past and relationships, intrisically tied with the detective narrative. The story doesn't take itself seriously enough to make the stakes feel real at times, but remains compelling thanks to a rich setting and an exciting investigation that introduces new and old characters in the narrative in an organic way. The writing gradually builds towards the reveal of its driving mysteries with clear, subtly placed clues and an excellent foreshadowing, making them, as outlandish as they are, deeply satisfying. All of this is greatly elevated by the series' memorable, distinctly orchestral soundtrack and its unique, lively soft art style. As usual, the story doesn't leave much if any agency to the player to lead the investigation, but the puzzle collection is the most entertaining and diversified in the entire series so far, with a nigh-perfect balance of highly stimulating and charmingly illustrated deductive, observational and logic challenges, almost entirely deprived of the more monotonous mathematical types. That being said puzzles are slightly but noticeably easier than the previous installments, making for a somewhat less compelling gameplay. The minigames are also at their strongest, with the Parrot and Toy Car minigames offering widely different but equally entertaining planning challenges that are simple but require precise, mindful strategy. The Illustrated Book is a lot less profound and a little too easy, but charming.    … Expand
  39. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 3, 2023
    5
    Another point and click puzzler from the cartoon sleuth. Different story, exactly the same game.

Awards & Rankings

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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

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86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 62 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 57 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 62
  3. Negative: 0 out of 62
  1. 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]
  2. Gaming Target
    Jan 18, 2011
    88
    If you haven't picked up Unwound Future yet, do it. If you haven't played any of these games yet, what are you waiting for?
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  3. N-Europe
    Jan 18, 2011
    80
    A more-than-worthy sequel in this inherently awesome franchise. Once you start playing, you won't put it down. That's a guarantee.
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