# Layton: Curious Village in HD — The Original Puzzle Game

> HD puzzle-adventure game with over 100 brain teasers and a compelling mystery. (iPhone/iPad app by Level-5 Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layton-curious-village-in-hd/id1361524540 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Level-5 Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/555947952)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 313 App Store ratings · 101 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 695 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France)
- Released: 2018-09-25
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layton-curious-village-in-hd/id1361524540/reviews.md

## What is Layton?

Awarded Best Handheld Game of 2008. Discover the title that launched a legacy!

With over 17 million units sold worldwide, discover the original title that shaped the puzzle-adventure genre and launched a legacy. Digitally remastered in HD for mobile devices and with new, never-before-seen animated cutscenes, it’s time to run the cerebral marathon with Professor Layton and the Curious Village.

The tale begins as Professor Layton, a true English gentleman and famous archeologist, drives to the remote settlement of St. Mystere with his apprentice, Luke, in response to a request from the widow of a wealthy baron. The baron’s will indicates that the family treasure, the Golden Apple, is hidden somewhere within the village, and whoever finds it will inherit the whole of the Reinhold Estate. The Professor and Luke must search the town for clues leading to the precious heirloom.

Featuring a distinctive artistic style that oozes old-world charm, the game’s quirky cast of characters instantly comes to life. The animated cutscenes, remastered in HD, tell key parts of the tale in gorgeous detail. And ever-present in the background, the original soundtrack, beloved by many players, keenly captures the mood of the Layton universe.

Based on the "Atama no Taisou" (lit. "Head Gymnastics") books by Akira Tago, Professor Layton and the Curious Village brings together more than 100 brain teasers including slide puzzles, matchstick puzzles, and even trick questions to flex players’ observation, logic, and critical thinking skills. In addition, rather than just selecting challenges from a list, players uncover puzzles through conversations with the villagers or by investigating their surroundings. 

If you are obsessed with mind-bending puzzles, Professor Layton and the Curious Village is for you!

Game Features: 
• 1st installment of the Layton Series
• Over 100 puzzles, designed by Akira Tago, that can be tackled on the way to solving the case
• New! Exclusive, never-before-seen animation footage
• Beautifully remastered in HD for mobile devices
• Engaging mini-games that include collecting gizmos and pieces of a mysterious painting, as well as pursuing side characters
• Offline play after initial download

This game can be played in English and French only. 
* Requires OS 8.0 or higher (iPhone 4S and iPad 2 or newer)

## Key features

- Over 100 brain teasers
- HD remastered visuals
- New animated cutscenes
- Engaging mini-games
- Offline play
- First in the Layton series

## Chart rankings

- #115 in Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)
- #72 in Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

## What do users think of Layton?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Captivating storyline
- 🎨 Charming graphics
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles
- 🎮 Faithful to the original DS game
- 💰 Great value for money

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🖱️ Touchscreen controls not optimized for some puzzles
- 🔇 Sound issues on certain devices
- 📱 Not fully adapted for mobile devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Incorrect puzzle answers
- Inability to enter certain answer formats
- Game not progressing past terms screen

**Most requested features**

- Port the entire Professor Layton series to mobile
- Add more language options
- Improve memo functionality
- Implement automatic save progress

## Recent user reviews (10 of 101)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layton-curious-village-in-hd/id1361524540/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Charges you monthly

*2026-02-15, version 1.0.5*

Better to get it on Nintendo switch

### 5/5 — Love the Professor Layton Series

*2025-11-03*

I used to play these games on my Nintendo DS and 2DS as a kid, the storylines are always captivating and long and the puzzles would have me stumped for some time, but they were always fun to complete. The graphics are amazing, I also loved looking around at everything and tapping to find messages or hint coins. Overall a really fun series.

### 5/5 — Just started playing

*2025-10-22, version 1.0.5*

I absolutely love this on mobile. I’m glad I bought the trilogy. The music and voices are so good, and you can adjust the volume. I recommend playing with headphones on. Thank you for this chill game!

### 5/5 — Great port!

*2024-12-20, version 1.0.5*

This used to be one of my favorite DS games! It’s much easier now that I’m grown up but just as charming! I found the split screen really well done and the touch screen translated well. The addition of puzzle charms was fun too.

### 5/5 — Classics hold up and better on iOS

*2024-10-24*

Games on mobile are awful these days and I’m glad to enjoy something that isn’t constantly asking for more money. The story and music are still charming and though some puzzles are written incorrectly or confusingly, they’re very good brain teasers and are all varied in style. I’m so glad games like this can be preserved in the modern age, props to the developers/publishers!

### 5/5 — Great Game with plenty of puzzles

*2024-10-16, version 1.0.5*

The game is full of puzzles, which are really good for practicing your brain. The story is not complicated but warm and makes me touched. Although most of the puzzles are not related to the story, it’s not a problem for me.

### 1/5 — Not optimized for iPad

*2024-10-10, version 1.0.5*

If you play on an iPad, don’t bother with this game. It’s stuck in portrait mode and will not rotate to landscape mode. Horrible oversight by the developers. Such a waste for what could have been a cute game.

### 5/5 — Phenomenal

*2024-09-02, version 1.0.5*

Highly recommend to any puzzle game lover. From start to finish I was never bored and was continuously engaged throughout. Storyline involved twists and turns that kept me thinking up until then very end.
10/10!!!

### 5/5 — An old classic reborn

*2024-05-03, version 1.0.5*

What can I say that hasn’t already been said about the first Professor Layton game. This port really brings new life into the franchise for people who didn’t play it back on the DS or 3DS. I cannot wait until the sequel comes out on the switch.

### 4/5 — No Sound??

*2023-12-17*

I bought this to play on my iPad but for some reason the sound doesn’t work even after deleting and redownloading it. It’s not a problem with my iPad, only this app. Would love a fix for this so that I can play it :/
Edit: Another reviewer said that you need to have your notifications/ringer volume turned on. This works! Annoying to figure out but at least I can hear it now.

## Frequently asked questions about Layton

### What is Professor Layton: Curious Village in HD about?

This is a puzzle-adventure game where you play as Professor Layton and his apprentice, Luke, investigating the remote village of St. Mystere. They are searching for clues to a hidden family treasure, the Golden Apple, which will determine the inheritance of a wealthy estate. The game features a compelling mystery, charming characters, and over 100 brain teasers.

### What kind of puzzles are in the game?

The game includes over 100 diverse brain teasers designed by Akira Tago, inspired by his 'Head Gymnastics' books. These puzzles range from slide puzzles and matchstick puzzles to trick questions, all designed to challenge players' observation, logic, and critical thinking skills.

### How much does Professor Layton: Curious Village in HD cost?

This application is a paid game. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a one-time purchase for the full experience.

### What devices is this game compatible with?

The game requires OS 8.0 or higher and is compatible with devices like the iPhone 4S and iPad 2 or newer. It has been digitally remastered in HD for mobile devices.

### Can I play this game offline?

Yes, after the initial download, the game supports offline play. This allows you to enjoy the puzzle-adventure and its story without needing a constant internet connection.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2022-06-06

Bug fixes.

### 1.0.4 — 2019-01-24

-Bug fixes

### 1.0.3 — 2018-11-30

Fixed an issue that occurred with character voices when changing language to French.

### 1.0.2 — 2018-11-20

• Addition of French language
• Resolved other miscellaneous issues

### 1.0.1 — 2018-09-29

Fixed the entry field issue for Puzzle 118.

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