Nintendo DS · Puzzle
Professor Layton and the Curious Village
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2008 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Level-5 |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Professor Layton |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 19 |
Released for the Nintendo DS in 2008, Professor Layton and the Curious Village is a puzzle game developed by Level-5 and published by Nintendo.
It landed about 4 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2008 include Pokémon Platinum, Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood and Rhythm Heaven. Among the 102 DS puzzle games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
It is part of the Professor Layton series; on the DS you can also try Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box, Professor Layton and the Last Specter and Professor Layton and the Unwound Future. Level-5 also made Inazuma Eleven, Dragon Quest IX and Inazuma Eleven 2 for the DS.
Professor Layton and the Curious Village is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want to experience one of the DS's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Professor Layton and the Curious Village is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Professor Layton and the Curious Village cheats & codes
8 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Max Picarats | 022ADA20
0001869F |
|---|---|
| Unlimited/Max Hint Coins | 122AD914
000003E7 |
| Always gain max Picara | 0203B480
EA00007D |
| Enable 'solve it!' for any puzzle in the puzzle index | 02031B08
03A00001 |
| Any password will open the secret door | 02037880
E5C01004
02037884
E1500000 |
| Clear weekly puzzle | 022ADF84
00000000
022ADF88
00000000 |
Professor Layton and the Curious Village walkthroughs & guides
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Professor Layton and the Curious Village FAQ
When did Professor Layton and the Curious Village come out on the DS?
Professor Layton and the Curious Village was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.
Who made Professor Layton and the Curious Village?
It was developed by Level-5 and published by Nintendo.
Is Professor Layton and the Curious Village multiplayer?
No. Professor Layton and the Curious Village is a single-player game.
How long does Professor Layton and the Curious Village take to play?
As a puzzle game, Professor Layton and the Curious Village typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Professor Layton and the Curious Village on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.