Professor Layton's Return: A New Adventure Fueled by Nintendo
The renowned Professor Layton is back with a new adventure, and Nintendo played a pivotal role in making it happen. This article delves into LEVEL-5 CEO Akihiro Hino's comments regarding the long-awaited sequel, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam.
A Decade-Long Hiatus Ends Thanks to Nintendo
After a nearly ten-year break, Professor Layton's return is largely attributed to Nintendo's influence. During Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2024, LEVEL-5 revealed that while they considered the series concluded with Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy, Nintendo ("Company ‘N’") encouraged a revival.
LEVEL-5 CEO Akihiro Hino stated that Nintendo's strong support prompted the development of a new game. This makes sense, considering the franchise's strong association with Nintendo DS and 3DS, where many Layton titles were published and enjoyed immense success. Nintendo recognized the series' significance as a key DS exclusive. Hino emphasized the desire to deliver a new game meeting the quality standards of modern consoles.
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam: A New Mystery Awaits
Set a year after Professor Layton and the Unwound Future, the new game reunites Professor Layton and Luke Triton in the bustling American city of Steam Bison. They face a new mystery involving Gunman King Joe, a gunslinger seemingly lost to time.
The game will maintain the series' signature challenging puzzles, this time enhanced by collaboration with QuizKnock, a renowned puzzle creation team. This partnership is particularly exciting for fans following the mixed reception of Layton's Mystery Journey, which deviated from the core series formula.
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