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Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask (Nintendo 3DS) discussion [game]
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11/09/12, 20:35 Edited: 11/09/12, 20:38
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I've had a hard time focusing on one game since I'm in the middle of a bunch of games (particularly Dragon Quest VI and Wario Land 1) and getting ready to become very busy with life again. But the game I have probably been spending the most time with lately is the new Layton (one of my Christmas gifts, I got the cart instead of digital). 7 hours into the game, 39 puzzles solved. What a fantastic evolution of the series for a new system! It's neat that the necessity of having to re-design the 'search everywhere' feature on 3DS (since the main screen is now on top) actually improves the game a lot, like you guys said. No more poking in every little spot for those hidden items! The 3D is wonderful; the areas you explore are very lively and a lot more open than those seen in previous Layton games. The 3D is used sparingly in the puzzles but that's fine. Wonderful music in this game, and I love the story, especially seeing that particular character's life in his younger days. I'm still not sure about how to train the rabbit to keep unlocking more moves for him. I now have his second stage/ play, 'Mail Bunny,' and I'm guessing I don't have all the actions I need. I chat with he bunny, check the Rabbit Journal, tried training (which is funny in its resemblance to Nintendogs when you're just petting him); just not sure if I'm missing something. As always, the extra mini-games in Layton's suitcase are fun and challenging. In this case, I like Robot and Shop! |
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Posted in the finished thread; beat the game and finished the 135 story puzzles! (Did not finish all the Robot, Shop, and Rabbit mini-games, as well as the Layton Challenges and Daily Puzzles. Oh, and I'm missing three items in the collection, not sure what these things do anyway?) My stats at the end: 26 hr 30 min. 4,905 picarats I was able to find and solve all the story puzzles on my own (using hint coins when needed) except for one frustratingly difficult puzzle: # 112: build the duck using the colored tiles. I sought out help online; how anyone could figure that out on their own amazes me. Maybe @ludist210 did!Anyway, the story was very enjoyable. Just like @Shadowlink said, I could tell who the M. Gentleman would turn out to be. The ending was very touching and it nice to see Henry really did care about Randall so much.
It's also cool how they're building up to the last game with this mysterious guy going for world domination or something like that based on the wonders of the world that have been discovered so far (including Ambrosia from Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva? That movie was ok.) It was cool to see him and Descole confront each other at the end.I loved the 3D in this game. I did turn it off on many of the puzzles because the 3D isn't really necessary for a lot of them (though it was great to see it in use for the ladybug-on-the-corn puzzles). Music was just as fantastic as ever for the series, along with all kinds of mysterious events that Layton eventually figures out. And wow at the underground dungeon level with young Layton and Randall, that part went on pretty long. At first it felt too much like the Zelda puzzles (switches on the floor, etc), but those mummy enemies made things very interesting. I didn't think this aspect of the game would take up such a large chunk, but I did enjoy it nonetheless.I would post more thoughts but I need to head to bed now! |
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Finished the game. I liked the ending, tied up everything nicely with an interesting "twist" (Descole was impersonating Angela), though I did not shed a tear, as I did with Diabolical Box, Unwound Future and Last Specter. It was quite obvious that Randall was the Masked Gentleman though I don't think I empathized for him as much as the writers would have wanted when we find out he was a puppet for Descole. The ending also leaves the door open for an epic finale. I suspect Detective Bloom will have a significant role to play in that one. Now on to 100% it.
This is one of the best 3DS games, hands down. It evolves the Layton formula, has a great story and tons and tons of content. I'm loving the side games, and I have 365 bonus puzzles to look forward to via free DLC. Already past the 40 hour mark on the game clock.
Honestly, even if you've never played a Layton game before, this is a great place to start. There aren't many references to past games, it's easy to get into and entertaining throughout. Check it out! |
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