Nintendo DS · Adventure / Puzzle
Professor Layton and the Unwound Future
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2010 (originally 2008) |
| Genre | Adventure, Puzzle |
| Developer | Level-5 |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Professor Layton |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Released for the Nintendo DS in 2010, Professor Layton and the Unwound Future is an adventure game developed by Level-5 and published by Nintendo. This DS release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 2008. It blends adventure and puzzle elements.
It landed about 6 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2010 include Dragon Quest IX, Golden Sun: Dark Dawn and Ōkamiden. Among the 99 DS adventure games in our database, it ranks #25 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 Last Specter. Level-5 also made Inazuma Eleven, Dragon Quest IX and Inazuma Eleven 2 for the DS.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Professor Layton and the Unwound Future is like
Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.
Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.
Professor Layton and the Unwound Future cheats & codes
10 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Hint Coin Never Decrease | DA000000
020FE728
D7000000
020FE72A
D2000000
00000000 |
|---|---|
| Pacarats 9999 | 94000130
FFFB0000
120FE724
0000270F
D2000000
00000000 |
| Max Picarats | 94000130
FFFB0000
120FE724
0000FFFF
D2000000
00000000 |
| All Courses for Toy Car | 94000130
FFFB0000
120FE472
00001FF8
D0000000
00000000 |
| Unlock All Menu | 94000130
FFFB0000
220FE4FD
0000001C
D2000000
00000000 |
| Clear Game Flag | 94000130
FFFB0000
220FE464
0000001B
D0000000
00000000 |
Professor Layton and the Unwound Future walkthroughs & guides
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Professor Layton and the Unwound Future FAQ
When did Professor Layton and the Unwound Future come out on the DS?
Professor Layton and the Unwound Future was released for the Nintendo DS in 2010; the original game dates back to 2008.
Who made Professor Layton and the Unwound Future?
It was developed by Level-5 and published by Nintendo.
Is Professor Layton and the Unwound Future multiplayer?
No. Professor Layton and the Unwound Future is a single-player game.
How long does Professor Layton and the Unwound Future take to play?
As an adventure game, Professor Layton and the Unwound Future typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Professor Layton and the Unwound Future 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.