I have a Layton confession and wonder if I'm not alone

Ok, way back when the first game, Curious Village, was released I bought it because the setting intriqued me, even though I HATE puzzle games to death. First 20 or so puzzles were easily solved in minutes but then I began to get stumped. Relucktenly browsed a walkthrough and I just flew with it the rest of the game. The story, especially when everything came together, made the game worth it and I was pretty much interested for a sequel.

Diabolical Box gets released, buy it, and end up with the same scenario as Curious Village before it. I recall how the ending felt like a drama movie and I was particularly moved and turned a fan by then. So worth it just for the story.

Bought Unwound Future about a year after release, but this time I just flew with a walkthrough from day one. Best story in the series to date handsdown. Then I did the same with Specter's Flute.

Thing is, I don't regret it. Fun factor was obliterated once I wasn't solving the puzzles on my own but I still had some of the best times in video game storytelling with every game. Every game more fun than the previous one. And heck, I'll do it yet again with the 3DS game.

What's your take on my confession?

P.S. Phoenix and Layton, two of my greatest experiences in storytelling, coming together in one game. That alone made the 3DS a must-buy handheld for me. Excluding Kingdom Hearts.

I would just read the story and not buy a game just to play it through with a walkthrough. Sounds like a waste of money. Especially when the game is a puzzle game.

I would just read the story and not buy a game just to play it through with a walkthrough. Sounds like a waste of money. Especially when the game is a puzzle game.

Litchie

Trust me, some things are just worth experiencing hands-on. Plus I wanna help out in getting the game worth localizing. I'm a fan and that's what fans do.

I could download every single game and pirate it, but I wanna support so I buy it.

Okay, wow, none of the puzzles are that hard that'd you'd need to use a walkthrough on more than one puzzle.Why don't you just read a walkthrough instead of buying the game and not playing it? That's how it used to work in the early days of video games. Liked it for the story? Just read a walkthrough.

Professor Layton is one of my favorite series for its puzzles, characters, music, cut scenes and puzzles. The story always has you guessing until the very end. I love it. All of that series. I'm a big fan of Ace Attorney too and I'm super excited for the cross-over game.

Also, if you haven't already, you should watch the Professor Layton movie. it's great. Even the way they incorporate puzzles into the movie is perfect, though the story is not as good as the games, imo, it's still a very good watch.

the only "confession" i have about the layton series probably is very spoilery so i'll keep quiet

I have to say I got very excited when I saw this thread. With the help of my puzzle savvy sister I barely survived the first one but I found myself looking up a lot of answers for the others as well because yes the stories are so intriguing. Glad I am not alone:lol:

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I would just read the story and not buy a game just to play it through with a walkthrough. Sounds like a waste of money. Especially when the game is a puzzle game.

Aero5555

Trust me, some things are just worth experiencing hands-on. Plus I wanna help out in getting the game worth localizing. I'm a fan and that's what fans do.

I could download every single game and pirate it, but I wanna support so I buy it.

I only use a walkthrough once I am stumped. But I agree. Layton is one of my favourite series despite it being a puzzle.

So can't wait for this though:

http://youtu.be/QbWfXEdW1fk

If it is fun for you then do it. Do not be concerned about what other people think. I use walkthroughs all of the time albeit for adventure games (I do not want to waste time wandering around in an aimless manner) and platformers (I would rather not waste time running around in the same level over and over again looking for collectibles). It seems like it would kind of defeat the purpose of a puzzle game but if that is what floats your boat then go for it. You paid for it. Enjoy it.