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Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box (DS)

Release Date: August 24, 2009

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8.5
User Score Generally favorable reviews
105 Positive Ratings 86%
12 Mixed Ratings 9%
4 Negative Ratings 3%
Based on 121 Ratings and 19 Reviews
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ZeoN
Nov 28, 2017
Una obra mestra dentro de la saga Layton.Recomendable para todos aquellos fans de ella.Puzzles dificiles y una historia simplemente increibleUna obra mestra dentro de la saga Layton.Recomendable para todos aquellos fans de ella.Puzzles dificiles y una historia simplemente increible alrededor de un pueblo perdido en la niebla.… Expand
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skads7
Nov 8, 2019
Un salto cuantitativo con respecto al primero, una mejor historia, mejores personajes, puzles y canciones. Poco a poco va perfilando lo queUn salto cuantitativo con respecto al primero, una mejor historia, mejores personajes, puzles y canciones. Poco a poco va perfilando lo que debería ser un juego de Layton. Jugaría este antes que la Villa Misteriosa, porque total, para lo que se desarrolla "la historia" en el primer juego, mejor olvidarlo :)… Expand
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rbee
Sep 7, 2009
A mid-game review, as I am currently about 90 puzzles into the 150 promised. By saying I intend to finish the game I don't mean to say A mid-game review, as I am currently about 90 puzzles into the 150 promised. By saying I intend to finish the game I don't mean to say that it's fantastic or gripping -- I played the Japanese version in fact, about a year ago, up to about the same point and remember being both disappointed and excited about my ability to "figure out" puzzles without quite understanding them. It turns out there was not much to get. Layton 2 provides puzzles that can be guessed through with minimum effort without slowing down gameplay. Of the 90 puzzles I've solved, less than 10 of them have been story-related. It's a charming little game, but no Curious Village. The best blurb on Metacritic comes from GameTrailers, in that "subtle refinements" to this sequel have made it easier for less dedicated players to finish it. I don't wish the game were harder, but I feel like I'm only killing time, not solving puzzles, and that's not what I wanted when I came back to this game for the English version.… Expand
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[ANONYMOUS]
Oct 3, 2009
I was counting down the days until this game came out and finished it under 10 hours when it did. Amazing gameplay, storyline, puzzles, I was counting down the days until this game came out and finished it under 10 hours when it did. Amazing gameplay, storyline, puzzles, soundtrack, everything! Level-5 definitely need to bring out more epic games. Should be apart of every DS player's collection.… Expand
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JoshN
Aug 29, 2009
When I first played the original game, Professor Layton and the Curious Village, I found myself staring in awe at the amazing visuals a DS When I first played the original game, Professor Layton and the Curious Village, I found myself staring in awe at the amazing visuals a DS game can offer. So it's no surprise that I completed it as fast as I could and throughly enjoyed the adventure. The only problem I had with it was that it grew incredibally difficult near the end. I waited for ages for the new Layton to come out and once again, it fails to disapoint. I first noticed that his game has much more video anime than the first one which I thought was a good idea as I enjoyed watching the video's in the first one. Also the voice of the main parts of the text is also an amazing addition to the already amazing game. The puzzles have been eased down from genius to the fact that you now have some chance to complete the game, if you new to the series. The brilliance of the game lies in the remarkable story behind it all. I found the story gripping and suspense to say the least and I thorughly enjoyed it. I think this is a must buy for any Layton fan, as the next one hould be even more promising, and a must buy for any new fan to the series. In short, one of the best game ever made for DS and any other console!… Expand
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ChrisD
Sep 22, 2009
All Professor Layton and the Diabolical box had to do to satisfy fans was give more story and more puzzles and it succeeded. It took a great All Professor Layton and the Diabolical box had to do to satisfy fans was give more story and more puzzles and it succeeded. It took a great game and made modest improvements (more mini-games, a memo pad for your puzzle solving, more areas to explore instead of just one town) that make this one of the best series for the DS. The drawback for this series is replay value but between the weekly puzzle downloads and the unlockable content between titles help stave off the staleness from setting in.… Expand
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DanF
Sep 24, 2009
I'm honestly surprised this game didn't hit 90 on the Metacritic scale. I absolutely love this game. I can't put it down when I'm honestly surprised this game didn't hit 90 on the Metacritic scale. I absolutely love this game. I can't put it down when I start playing. It is without a doubt the best DS game I have ever played.… Expand
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funkydoodycool
Jun 7, 2015
An improvement over the already very good first game in the series. Pandora's Box has all the charm of the first, with a more interesting,An improvement over the already very good first game in the series. Pandora's Box has all the charm of the first, with a more interesting, less convoluted story. A very sweet ending too. The puzzles are largely more of the same thing, with different wordings but basically the same patterns as before, which is a shame but it is helped by leaving a little time between playing each game in the series.

Very worth playing, but mainly for the story.… Expand
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gboukensha
Jan 23, 2012
Having greatly enjoyed the Curious Village I was expecting something at least as good, but I was disappointed. The story is good and theHaving greatly enjoyed the Curious Village I was expecting something at least as good, but I was disappointed. The story is good and the mystery fascinating, with graphics, music and videos always of top-notch quality. The puzzles instead are rather unbalanced. Too many 25 picarats puzzles, with the difficulty (in picarat terms) being assigned seemingly at random, and too many unclear or ambiguous puzzles. Compared to the first game, I felt much less challenged and much less surprised of the puzzles and of the events in the game. What I really enjoyed was the overwhelming dark mood (which could be a deterrent to people looking for joyful and sunny settings), the characters and the mini-games. There are at least 4 mini-games to be had this time and all of them are simple and relaxing. Overall, I was disappointed by this title, but I'm definitely looking for more in the next episode.… Expand
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Jozxyqk
Apr 30, 2012
If I could give this a 7.5 I would. I love Curious Village and Unwound Future, but this was a slight disappointment. While there are someIf I could give this a 7.5 I would. I love Curious Village and Unwound Future, but this was a slight disappointment. While there are some great mini-games and puzzles, the story's final twist is too silly and requires to big a suspension of disbelief. It was a real let down. It's almost made up for by the oddly charming gimmick of the final puzzle, but not quite. But worst of all are the endlessly repeated "Disappearing Act" puzzles, which I cannot forgive.… Expand
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tstrul
Mar 8, 2013
I will start by saying every layton game is a treat. This one is no exception. Compared to other layton games i would say the plot is average,I will start by saying every layton game is a treat. This one is no exception. Compared to other layton games i would say the plot is average, with a beautiful ending that is worth waiting for. The puzzles are great as always and the scenery is amazing. Very well worth your time. I would say this game improves on the original on every aspect possible.… Expand
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Klaww25
Jun 10, 2017
Why is this game playing for me? I loved the first Layton game because it offered a challenge and this game pales in comparison. I am notWhy is this game playing for me? I loved the first Layton game because it offered a challenge and this game pales in comparison. I am not playing the game and if you Say Zelda Skyward Sword holds your hand you are dead wrong because that game had a challenge this game utterly fails. The story is an improvement but the gameplay disappoints. Skyward Sword had more of a challenge for a puzzle adventure game.… Expand
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Anxo
Jul 18, 2017
Posiblemente este es el juego que recuerdo con menos cariño de la saga layton, pero sin duda me ha gustado mucho. El segundo de la saga laytonPosiblemente este es el juego que recuerdo con menos cariño de la saga layton, pero sin duda me ha gustado mucho. El segundo de la saga layton con sus puzzles de una calidad perfecta como siempre. Tiene algunos defectos graves como el de las notas opacas, pero dejando eso de lado un juego magnífico de una saga magnífica. Con una historia muy buena.… Expand
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Maarten95
May 3, 2019
The artstyle has improved compared to the last game to an even higher level. There are more soundtracks and the story is still great. The onlyThe artstyle has improved compared to the last game to an even higher level. There are more soundtracks and the story is still great. The only reason I won't give this game a higher rating is because in my country you can only get the dutch version of this game. Its fine but the voice acting isn't as good as the english version. I wish they offered an option to change the voices to the english ones.… Expand
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Mattia9336
Dec 15, 2019
A true masterpiece. If you love puzzle, story-driven games, point and click adventure or simply good games in general, you must play this. OneA true masterpiece. If you love puzzle, story-driven games, point and click adventure or simply good games in general, you must play this. One of the best entry in the series and one of the best DS games out there… Expand
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Mutty99
Feb 9, 2020
The first Layton game dubbed in Italian. Having first played the Curious Village (which had only English-voiced cutscenes), when i first heardThe first Layton game dubbed in Italian. Having first played the Curious Village (which had only English-voiced cutscenes), when i first heard the voices in my language i went full hype. Good in its own way, it's a little more original than the first title, and the story's structure has way improved. Great NDS title :)… Expand
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Chnazume
Feb 9, 2021
I’m a huge fan of professor Layton but. And as in all the other games this one was my least favorite. The mini-games were good, but the storyI’m a huge fan of professor Layton but. And as in all the other games this one was my least favorite. The mini-games were good, but the story is the crappiest of all the series. Also, I didn’t like most of the character design.… Expand
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pikalink
May 20, 2021
loved the puzzles and the story is also very good, definitely my second favorite professor layton game. Unwounded future is a bit better storyloved the puzzles and the story is also very good, definitely my second favorite professor layton game. Unwounded future is a bit better story wise but theyre both a ten imo. This was my childhood and is very close to my heart… Expand
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Reniachii
Mar 4, 2022
One of my favorite Layton games. Despite not having a tear-jerking story, the Quality of Life changes it brought stayed upon the series, andOne of my favorite Layton games. Despite not having a tear-jerking story, the Quality of Life changes it brought stayed upon the series, and the puzzles are by far the best. In my opinion, best soundtrack of the original trilogy.… Expand