Professor Layton and the Unwound Future
| Professor Layton and the Unwound Future | |
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| Developer(s) | Level-5 |
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| Series | Professor Layton |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo DS |
| Genre(s) | Adventure/Puzzle game Interactive novel |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Professor Layton and the Unwound Future (レイトン教授と最後の時間旅行, Reiton-kyōju to Saigo no Jikan Ryokō, Professor Layton and the Last Time Travel) , known in Europe as Professor Layton and the Lost Future is the third game in the first trilogy of the Professor Layton series by Level-5. In chronological order, it is so far the last adventure (but not the last game) in the Professor Layton series.
Plot
Template:Fixbunching Template:Professor Layton chronology Template:Fixbunching Layton and Luke take a trip to London to see a new invention known as the Time Machine. Layton has received a letter that is from his apprentice, Luke Triton, ten years into the future. Events spur Layton and Luke's search for clues onto various mysteries, and they use the Time Machine to journey to Future London. There, they encounter the future Luke. Strange events occur as the mysteries surrounding Future London unfold, and aspects of Layton's past and future become revealed.
Main characters
Professor Layton- Professor of archaeology at Gressenheller University. He is a master of puzzles, and can solve any mystery. His knowledge has brought him fame throughout London and the rest of the world as well.
Luke Triton- The self-proclaimed assistant to Professor Layton. His ability to speak to animals has proven useful more than once. He accompanies the professor, solving puzzles and mysteries.
Future Luke Triton- He entices Professor Layton into a Puzzle Battle 10 years in the future. He accompanies Layton, Luke and Flora when investigating the whereabouts of Future Layton and the Prime Minister Bill Hawk.
Flora Reinhold- The wealthy heir to a fortune, she gave it all up to accompany Layton and Luke. She joins Layton and Luke on their investigation in Future London.
Don Paolo- The self-proclaimed archrival to Professor Layton. His reasons for his hatred towards Layton are revealed in the game.
Inspector Chelmey- London's finest detective at Scotland Yard. He accompanies Layton in search of the missing Prime Minister.
Constable Barton- Inspector's Chelmey's assistant. He follows the inspector throughout town, but wanders off occasionally.
Dr. Alain Stahngun- Invented the time machine, and kidnapped the Prime Minister Bill Hawks. His motives are unknown, but his scientific background connects him to Layton's past.
Bill Hawks- Prime Minister Bill Hawks was the first person to use the time machine developed by Dr. Stahngun. The machine explodes, and mysteriously, both Hawk and Stahn disappear.
Jack and Samara Arbatro- Husband and wife, they own a clock shop. In the back room, another time machine brings Layton and Luke back and forth from future and present.
Dr. Schrader- Professor Layton's mentor. Unfortunately, he becomes very ill in the future.
Puzzlene Riddleton- Granny Riddleton's granddaughter. She models after her grandmother and keeps track of lost puzzles. She hates insects.
Puzzle-bee- He kept track of the lost puzzles in Future London in the stead of Granny Riddleton, prior to Layton and Luke meeting Puzzlene.
Parrot- Layton and Luke's new pet for this adventure, and is used for a new mini-game. He learns various words that people say, and repeats them back to others to give them advice.
Number 3- A rabbit that was brainwashed by scientists of the future. He was tortured with electricity in order to learn to communicate with humans. After his torture, he learned to defend himself.
Claire- Professor Layton's old sweetheart.
Release and Reception
The game was released in Japan on November 27, 2008 and was the 15th best-selling game in 2008.[1] A western localization of the game was revealed at E3 2010, with a September 12, 2010 release date for North America, and a October 22nd 2010 release date for the U.K.[2] An English trailer was also shown. The game was originaly set to come out on September 20, 2010, but was later pushed forward to September 12.
Music
Like the previous two games, the game's music was also released onto an album. This album was called Layton Kyoju to Saigo no Jikan Ryoko Original Soundtrack. The ending theme from the game was omitted from the soundtrack for unknown reasons and instead was replaced with an instrumental version.
The album scored higher then the previous two on most websites. Squareenixmusic.com gave the album an 8 out of 10 calling it the "best and most entertaining album in the trilogy, but criticized its "lack of memorability and entertainment outside of the game."[1]
Tracks:
- Theme of the Unwound Future 3:39 (Live Version)
- Puzzles 3 2:12
- London 2 3:04
- Searching for Clues 1:53
- Tension 2:23
- London 3 3:51
- Calm Village 1:58
- Casino Number 7 2:42
- Inside Sadness 1:49
- Suspicion 2:34
- Asian Street 1:58
- Puzzle Battle 1:47
- With Memory 3:00
- Hexagon Tower 2:13
- The Professor's Deductions 2:39
- Pinch! 2:49
- Laboratory 1:52
- Puzzles 4 1:59
- Huge Weapon 4:00
- The Professor's Trunk (Picture Book) 1:58
- The Professor's Trunk (Minicar) 1:55
- The Professor's Trunk (Paro) 2:15
- Time Travel ~Piano ver.~ (Instrumental) 3:15
- London 3 3:14 (Live Version)
- Laboratory 2:33 (Live Version)
- Huge Weapon 2:58 (Live Version)
- Hexagon Tower 3:56 (High Quality)
- The Professor's Trunk (Minicar) 3:17 (High Quality)
Disc length 73:43
References
- ^ "JAPANESE 2008 MARKET REPORT". MCVUK. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
- ^ ""Professor Layton and the Unwound Future" at E3 2010". Nintendo of America. Retrieved 2010-06-15.
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