Layton’s Mystery Journey

Layton’s Mystery Journey

by Level-5 Inc.

109 ratings
77 reviews
$15.99
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 20, 2017
  • December 13, 2017
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Embark on a whimsical quest through London to find a missing father. Solve original puzzles, uncover clues, and unravel a grand conspiracy. Customize your character and agency as you progress through intriguing cases.

Modern female protagonist
Largest puzzle collection in Layton series
Daily bonus puzzles
Customizable costumes and décor
Offline play
Multiple intriguing cases
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What's New in Layton’s Mystery Journey

1.0.6

December 13, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - Added a new outfit - Corrected a few minor issues * The option to redeem campaign promo codes via ‘Promo prizes’ has been removed from the ‘Bonuses’ menu section due to the Real World Puzzle Solving campaign ending.

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In-App Purchases

$1.99

Dating Dress & Puzzle

An outfit for Kat's wardrobe, plus a puzzle

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📊 199

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The game has maintained its position at 199 recently.

Last updated on July 28, 2026.

User reviews

OMG!!! I loved it so much!!!!

This game is awesome!!!! It was a little disappointing at first when I discovered that we weren’t playing with Hershel anymore, however, I LOVE the new characters in this game!! And on top of that, I also loved doing all the cases I just wish they would add more!!!! And I also wish there was a way to rewatch the cutscenes without having to redo the cases... but other than that I 100% love it!!!!! 5 stars!!!!! (Ps: I totally did not see that ending coming!!!!!! It was so well-thought-out!!!!!)
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Worth a play, but not as fulfilling

Enjoyed playing, but the puzzles don’t get difficult enough. And the stories are charming but there is SO MUCH DIALOGUE and the solutions of each case are pretty obvious from the beginning, so it’s a looot of clicking thru talking to find out what you already know.

There is also an error on puzzle 101; the solution is the opposite of what is asked for. I thought I was just not getting it but found agreement from everyone online.
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Not worth the money

Some people have complained about too much dialogue, but the mundane mysteries are a worse problem. The “crimes” lack excitement, intensity or villains. Each mystery is neatly solved with everyone happy including the miscreant. Motives for any wrongdoing are not particularly interesting (loneliness, for example). Puzzles are OK, ranging from simplistic to interesting to impossible to solve without hints. The characters are cute though. Probably best for preteens.
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Good game but

Katrielle and Ernest should have kissed. This is an injustice that I cannot tolerate.

Tedious UI and Pacing

The user interface is slow and tedious, requiring tons of tapping and switching menus or screens. Much of the dialog is fluff, doled out in single sentences, each requiring two taps to get through, unless you wait for them to be slowly typed out and tap at the end.

The first two mysteries are solved merely by tapping through the tedious interface. Most of the puzzles in that time are random rewards for tapping around the screen, with very few puzzles relating to the case in any way.

After several hours of play, I just couldn’t be bothered to continue tapping my way through in hopes of finding something fun.
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Reported Bugs

10 issues

Error on puzzle 101

Bug

Lost all saved progress

Bug

App crashes/won't open after break

Bug

No sound issues

Bug

Playtime feature wiped

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Cannot access DLCs (stuck on 'please wait')

Bug

iPad Pro formatting issue (white line)

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Time played shows 99hrs incorrectly

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Lag on iPad Mini

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Failing scales riddle makes no sense

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Requested Features

15 requests

Add more cases

Feature

Allow rewatching cutscenes

Feature

Optimize for iPhone X/notched displays

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Add original Japanese voice cast option

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Improve UI/pacing

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Add a skip button for dialogue

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Fix iPad Pro formatting issues

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Add more story with bigger mysteries

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Return to Professor and Luke

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Explain family tree connections

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More challenging puzzles

Feature

Less reliance on wordplay for puzzles

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Improve hint system

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Add cloud save functionality

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Ensure full game content for price

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FAQ

What is Layton’s Mystery Journey about?

Layton’s Mystery Journey is a puzzle adventure game where you play as Katrielle Layton, searching for her missing father. The game takes you on a quest through London, solving various cases and uncovering a grand conspiracy. It features a charming narrative, original puzzles, and character customization.

What are the key features of this game?

Key features include a modern female protagonist, the largest collection of puzzles in any Layton title, daily bonus puzzles, a new cast of characters, customizable costumes and room décor, and additional minigames. The game also supports offline play after the initial download.

Is Layton’s Mystery Journey free to play?

The game is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases. While the core game is accessible, certain features or content might be available for purchase.

What languages does the game support?

The game can be played in English, French, and Spanish. Other languages cannot be selected in your region. Bonus daily puzzles require an internet connection for accessibility and download.

Who is this game for?

This game is designed for fans of the beloved Layton series, puzzle game enthusiasts, and players who enjoy engaging storylines with mystery and deduction elements. It's suitable for those looking for a visually rich and mentally stimulating mobile gaming experience.