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

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

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- Developer: [Level-5 Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/555947952)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.73/5 from 142 App Store ratings · 76 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 708 MB
- Languages: British English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Spanish
- Released: 2018-09-25
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layton-curious-village-in-hd/id1361525484/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 archaeologist, 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.

With puzzles created by Akira Tago, author of the ‘Atama no Taisou’ (lit. ‘Head Gymnastics’) books, 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 instalment 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, French, Italian, German and Spanish. 
* Requires OS 8.0 or higher (iPhone 4S and iPad 2 or newer)

## Key features

- Over 100 brain teasers
- HD remastered graphics
- New animated cutscenes
- Engaging mini-games
- Offline play
- Multiple language support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 76)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layton-curious-village-in-hd/id1361525484/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Fix the sound

*2026-06-15*

If I’m paying for a game I expect the sound to work. Please fix it.

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2025-08-01*

This series is so dear to me, the puzzles are always fantastic and definitely make you think! Storylines and music are amazing I just wish more of the DS games were converted to iOS as there’s only 3 so far :(

### 5/5 — Ein Muss für alle Fans!

*2024-08-12*

Ich habe die Professor Layton Serie schon Anfang der 2000er auf dem DS gespielt und geliebt. Ich vermisse sie sehr auf der Switch und hoffe, dass da eventuell auch irgendwann mal ein Remake kommen wird. 
Umso glücklicher war ich, als ich die Spiele hier gefunden und gekauft habe. Die drei Teile wurden wirklich liebevoll und aufwendig für das Smartphone umgeändert und sind für mich das Geld absolut wert. Die perfekte Mischung aus Nostalgie und Knobelspaß. Ich kann es wirklich jedem empfehlen, der die Spiele schon früher gespielt hat und auch jedem, der ein schönes Story-Rätsel-Spiel sucht.

### 5/5 — kleinen fehler entdeckt

*2024-06-30*

schön aber der erste fehler der mir aufgefallen ist, dass in der DS Version bei Rätsel 49 3 striche sind und nicht wie hier 2

### 5/5 — Perfect way to play the original Layton

*2024-06-26*

Plays just like the DS game and the sound works fine.

### 5/5 — Incrível reviver a infância

*2024-03-31*

Difícil ver um jogo tão bem feito e que estimula tanto crianças a pensarem e se desafiarem. Tive o prazer de jogar todos durante a minha e um dia meus filhos tbm terão! Meus cumprimentos a Level-5 por disponibilizar no celular.

### 5/5 — Jogo charmoso direto do Nintendo DS

*2023-12-18*

Esse é um jogo incrível! Se você gosta de puzzles e mistérios, esse jogo será ótimo! Ele foi feito no Nintendo DS e é um sucesso! Achei incrível eles fazerem um port para o Iphone

### 5/5 — Super je suis ravie attention au son

*2023-11-11*

pour tout ceux qui ont eu le problème de son c’est normale çà le fait sur tout les jeux il faut enlever le mode muet de l’iPhone

### 5/5 — Rätselanhänger

*2023-03-27*

Ich liebe das Spiel, aber ich habe die handyversion jetzt schon 5 mal durchgespielt und ich finde trotzdem nicht alle Rätselanhänger🥹 2 Stück fehlen mir noch. Habe extra alle gescreenshotet und bin in jedem Kapitel, an jeden erreichbaren Ort gegangen und habe alles abgetippt, wie so eine bescheuerte und trotzdem finde ich nicht alle🙄 würde mich mal interessieren, ob es anderen auch so geht oder es jemanden gibt, der alle gefunden hat?

### 5/5 — Fantastic remaster of an already great game

*2023-03-21*

Amazing start to finish 👌🏼❤️❤️

## Frequently asked questions about Layton

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

Layton: Curious Village in HD is a puzzle-adventure game that follows Professor Layton and his apprentice as they solve mysteries in a remote village. It features over 100 puzzles and new animated cutscenes, all remastered in HD.

### How many puzzles are in Layton: Curious Village in HD?

The game includes over 100 brain teasers, including slide puzzles, matchstick puzzles, and trick questions, designed by Akira Tago.

### Can I play Layton: Curious Village in HD offline?

Yes, after the initial download, Layton: Curious Village in HD supports offline play, allowing you to solve puzzles without an internet connection.

### What languages does Layton: Curious Village in HD support?

Layton: Curious Village in HD is available in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish.

### What devices can I play Layton: Curious Village in HD on?

The game requires OS 8.0 or higher and is compatible with iPhone 4S and iPad 2 or newer devices.

### What is the age rating for Layton: Curious Village in HD?

Layton: Curious Village in HD has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

### How often is Layton: Curious Village in HD updated?

The latest version of Layton: Curious Village in HD is 1.0.5, and it was last updated on June 6, 2022. Updates typically include bug fixes and performance improvements.

### What makes Layton: Curious Village in HD unique?

This title is the first installment in the Layton Series and is celebrated for its distinctive artistic style, engaging narrative, and over 100 unique puzzles designed by Akira Tago. It also features exclusive, never-before-seen animation footage.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2022-06-06

Bug fixes.

### 1.0.3 — 2019-01-24

-Bug fixes

### 1.0.2 — 2018-11-30

Resolved other miscellaneous issues

### 1.0.1 — 2018-09-29

Fixed an issue encountered when inputting an answer during puzzle 118.

### 1.0.0 — 2018-09-25

No release notes.

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