The Professor Layton series of games subscribes to the saying: if you’ve seen one, you’ve seen ‘em all. There’s nothing intrinsically new about the gameplay, just more puzzles to rattle your brain. While the 2D anime cut scenes are still there, this is the first Layton game designed in 3D. Navigating through the streets of Monte d’Or is a treat of resplendent visuals and 3D character models. 8/10