Nintendo DS · Puzzle
Professor Layton and the Last Specter
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2009 |
| 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 13 |
Developed by Level-5 and published by Nintendo, Professor Layton and the Last Specter arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2009 as a puzzle game.
It landed about 5 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2009 include The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized and Scribblenauts. Among the 102 DS puzzle games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
It is part of the Professor Layton series; on the DS you can also try Professor Layton and the Curious Village, Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box 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 Last Specter 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 Last Specter 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 Last Specter cheats & codes
14 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Picarats 9999 | 94000130
FFFB0000
120FAA70
0000270F
D2000000
00000000 |
|---|---|
| Picarats 50000 | 94000130
FFFB0000
120FAA70
0000C350
D2000000
00000000 |
| Hint Coins Never Decrease | DA000000
020FAA74
D7000000
020FAA76
D2000000
00000000 |
| Hint Coins 999/999 | 94000130
FFFB0000
020FAA74
03E703E7
D2000000
00000000 |
| Refill Train Fuel to 99 | 94000136
FFFE0000
22198900
00000063
D2000000
00000000 |
| Activate Code in Menu for Max/Infinite Money | 94000130
FDFB0000
020EA3E8
05F5E0FF
D2000000
00000000 |
Professor Layton and the Last Specter walkthroughs & guides
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Professor Layton and the Last Specter FAQ
When did Professor Layton and the Last Specter come out on the DS?
Professor Layton and the Last Specter was released for the Nintendo DS in 2009.
Who made Professor Layton and the Last Specter?
It was developed by Level-5 and published by Nintendo.
Is Professor Layton and the Last Specter multiplayer?
No. Professor Layton and the Last Specter is a single-player game.
How long does Professor Layton and the Last Specter take to play?
As a puzzle game, Professor Layton and the Last Specter 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 Last Specter 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.