# Layton’s Mystery Journey

> Puzzle adventure game following a female protagonist solving mysteries in London. (iPhone/iPad app by Level-5 Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laytons-mystery-journey/id1247112496 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Level-5 Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/555947952)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: $15.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 109 App Store ratings · 77 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 1.0 GB
- Languages: American English, French (France), European Spanish
- Released: 2017-07-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laytons-mystery-journey/id1247112496/reviews.md

## What is Layton’s Mystery Journey?

THE MUCH-LOVED LAYTON SERIES IS BACK WITH A 10TH ANNIVERSARY INSTALLMENT!  

Developed by LEVEL-5, LAYTON’S MYSTERY JOURNEY™: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy is the latest game in the best-selling Layton Series and first official sequel debuting on mobile.

Join Katrielle Layton in the heart of London, as she becomes embroiled in a casual, comical, quizzical quest, which has its roots in our new hero’s search for her missing father, Professor Hershel Layton. You’ll be whisked around London’s famous landmarks, from the Houses of Parliament to Tower Bridge, following Kat on her trusty bicycle, solving case after unlikely case, until she unwittingly uncovers the Millionaires’ Conspiracy.

Help Kat and company discover clues, unravel mysteries, deduce the truth, and solve original puzzles! Redecorate the agency and redress Kat in various outfits to suit the case at hand (or your mood). With twelve intriguing cases, seven multi-millionaires, and one whopper of a conspiracy, will Kat ever be able to find the missing professor?

Full of ingenious challenges, charming characters and clever plot twists, the latest Layton instalment will prove to you beyond a shadow of doubt that the truth IS stranger than fiction! 

Game Features
·       Modern, female protagonist
·       The largest collection of puzzles in any Layton Series title
·       Bonus! Daily puzzles delivered directly to your mobile device
·       New cast of characters (and some favourites from the past)
·       High-quality, visually rich gaming experience 
·       Customizable costumes and room décor   
·       Additional minigames
·       Offline play after initial download

*This game can be played in English, French and Spanish. Other languages cannot be selected in your region. 
**Bonus daily puzzles will require Internet connection for accessibility & download.

## Key features

- Modern female protagonist
- Largest puzzle collection in Layton series
- Daily bonus puzzles
- Customizable costumes and décor
- Offline play
- Multiple intriguing cases

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $15.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dating Dress & Puzzle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Equestrian Ensemble & Puzzle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cardinal Cape Dress & Puzzle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Monotone Minidress & Puzzle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Retro Refit & Puzzle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Denim Daily & Puzzle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Imperial Elegance & Puzzle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daddy's Girl & Puzzle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kat's Clobber & Puzzles Set | $14.99 | one-time |
| Kat's Cosplay & Puzzles Set | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sky-blue Statement & Puzzle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Picnic Blanket Wrap & Puzzle | $1.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #197 in Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

## What do users think of Layton’s Mystery Journey?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🤩 Engaging storyline
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles
- 🎨 Beautiful art style
- 🎶 Great music and soundtrack
- 👨‍👧‍👦 Likable new characters
- 💡 Well-thought-out endings
- 🎮 Console game quality on mobile
- ✨ Charming Layton feel
- 👍 Good for fans of the series
- 🌟 Worth the price for full game
- 🕹️ Familiar mechanics retained
- 🎁 Lots of extras
- 💡 Daily puzzles
- 🎨 Customizable elements
- 💯 Full game experience

**Cons**

- 🗣️ Excessive dialogue
- 🧩 Puzzles too easy/obvious
- 🤔 Puzzles poorly worded/ambiguous
- 🐌 Tedious UI and pacing
- 💡 Too many hints given
- 😕 Mysteries mundane/childish
- 💸 Expensive for mobile
- 📱 Lack of iPhone X optimization
- 🎧 No sound issues
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 📉 Disappointing direction
- 🤷‍♀️ Story solves itself
- 🪲 Bugs and glitches
- 💾 Lost saved progress
- ❌ Incompatible with some devices
- 🗣️ Name puns grating
- 🚫 No Japanese voice cast option
- 🤔 Puzzles rely too heavily on wordplay
- 💡 Puzzles not always related to case
- 📱 Formatting issues on iPad Pro
- 💬 Dialogue cannot be skipped
- 💰 In-game purchases for DLC
- 📉 Inferior to Japanese version

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Error on puzzle 101
- Lost all saved progress
- App crashes/won't open after break
- No sound issues
- Playtime feature wiped
- Cannot access DLCs (stuck on 'please wait')
- iPad Pro formatting issue (white line)
- Time played shows 99hrs incorrectly
- Lag on iPad Mini
- Failing scales riddle makes no sense

**Most requested features**

- Add more cases
- Allow rewatching cutscenes
- Optimize for iPhone X/notched displays
- Add original Japanese voice cast option
- Improve UI/pacing
- Add a skip button for dialogue
- Fix iPad Pro formatting issues
- Add more story with bigger mysteries
- Return to Professor and Luke
- Explain family tree connections
- More challenging puzzles
- Less reliance on wordplay for puzzles
- Improve hint system
- Add cloud save functionality
- Ensure full game content for price

## Recent user reviews (10 of 77)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laytons-mystery-journey/id1247112496/reviews.md

### 5/5 — OMG!!! I loved it so much!!!!

*2021-03-29*

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!!!!!)

### 3/5 — Worth a play, but not as fulfilling

*2020-10-15*

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.

### 2/5 — Not worth the money

*2020-08-05*

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.

### 4/5 — Good game but

*2020-07-09, version 1.0.6*

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

### 3/5 — Tedious UI and Pacing

*2020-05-16*

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.

### 5/5 — Great

*2020-03-30*

Great design of the storyline, puzzles and concept. A lot of times I am trying to guess what the question is asking, but that’s part of what makes puzzles puzzles. 5/5

### 1/5 — So much dialogue. I just wanna solve puzzles!

*2020-02-04, version 1.0.6*

When I first started playing, I read every text bubble, but after awhile I got bored and rapid fire tapped through because there are literally no puzzles to be solved for majority of the stories! Even then, I’m left tapping the screen 10 or 20 times to skip all the filler dialogue!

### 3/5 — No iPhone X screen support

*2019-11-11, version 1.0.6*

The content is good, but please support the notched displays in iPhone X and iPad Pro.

### 1/5 — No where close to the original stuff

*2019-04-27*

This game is not even a shadow of the original Professor Layton series. I am midway through the game and am tired of reading through all the unnecessary feel good dialogues between the characters. The originals had a minimal number of dialogues that were succinct and to the point. 

The mysteries themselves are also very childish, and the puzzles are designed to appeal to elementary school children.

Please bring the professor and his assistant back.

### 4/5 — Loved Professor but this isn’t awful

*2019-04-15*

I played all of the DS games and absolutely loved them. While this doesn’t match up to those standards I still love the music and art style as well as the storyline that persists throughout the numerous episodes. I honestly hope that some people give it a chance despite other comments and the cost. I’m a fan of the game and for me the hours and hours I put into it solving every single puzzle definitely made it worthwhile to me. I kinda actually liked the episode type style because it was easier to finish one and put down instead of playing the game for 8 hours straight lol. (I do hope they go back to professor and luke though and explain how everything ties together with professors family tree...)

## Frequently asked questions about Layton’s Mystery Journey

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.6 — 2017-12-13

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.

### 1.0.5 — 2017-10-11

-Bug fixes

### 1.0.4 — 2017-10-02

-Bug fixes

### 1.0.1 — 2017-08-03

-Bug fixes

### 1.0.0 — 2017-07-20

No release notes.

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