Professor Layton and the Unwound Future (DS) (Nintendo DS Games)

Professor Layton and the Unwound Future (DS)
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Product Age Average review date: 05-07-2008

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May, 2012

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Rythm Heaven

By Reido (sofacinema.co.uk) Read the full review

What a load of rubbish! I really didnt like this! I dont have much hand-eye co-ordination, and wasnt sure if I would like this game - was really quite appalled by it! Everything I was flicking the stylis on time, it wasnt marking me! I thought maybe...

Jan, 2011 2011-01-06   1.5

Great game!

By Daibhead (play.com) Read the full review

great game with fab storyline

Aug, 2010 2010-08-26   4

A must have for fans of riddles

By moviefan182 (play.com) Read the full review

I simply could not put this game down, and to say it took 30+ hours to finish that's pretty impressive for a DS game. It's got excellent puzzles that certainly aren't just for kids, and has a pretty intresting story to boot. The cartoon was suprisingly...

Aug, 2010 2010-08-24   4

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Manufacturer's Description

In Opera's agreement with Nintendo, Nintendo DS users will now be able to surf the full Internet from their systems using the Opera browser. With an on-screen keypad and stylus, users can easily navigate the Web from their Nintendo DS with PDA-like functionality. Based on the same core as the Opera desktop browser, Opera delivers superior speed and rendering of Web pages on the Nintendo DS.

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alaTest has collected and analysed 1783 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the graphics. The value for money also gets good comments, but some have doubts about the controls.

We analysed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Nintendo DS Games the Professor Layton and the Unwound Future (DS) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 96/100 = Excellent quality.

May, 2012 2012-05-21 alaScore 96 4.8

Nintendo 3DS - First Look review - Pocket-lint

By Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

Hands-on with the new console and a bunch of games

3D screen, analogue stick, improved Wi-Fi, two cameras for 3D filming

The 3D effects are impressive, but also a bit hit and miss

The 3D effects are impressive, but also a bit hit and miss

Jun, 2010 2010-06-16 No rating -0.1

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Professor Layton and the Spectre's Call review

By Justin Haywald (pcadvisor.co.uk)

Award: BEST BUY

Professor Layton returns in his longest and most intellectually stimulating adventure yet.

Diverse puzzles, a fun plot and the same high-quality experience as always – but it's tragic that the London Life additional adventure has been removed from the UK version of the game.

Oct, 2011 2011-10-19   4

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Personal Trainer: Walking review

By Chelsea O'Neill (pcadvisor.co.uk)

Nintendo has decided to try its luck in the fitness market on the DS with Personal Trainer: Walking.

Although it is not a title for everyone, fitness enthusiasts will get a kick out of Personal Trainer: Walking.

Aug, 2009 2009-08-21   3

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Professor Layton and the Spectre’s Call

By Dave Stuart (dpadmagazine.com)

The Professor Layton series has become one of the most successful franchises to emerge from the Nintendo DS. Professor Layton and the Spectre's Call (renamed from the Last Spectre in the US for reasons unfathomable) is the fourth entry in the series...

The time will come when the Layton formula wears out. As of now it is getting a bit thin in places but holds up overall remarkably well, with a quality and variety in the puzzles that suggests a fair amount of life remains in the franchise. This is...

It says a lot about the attention to story in these games that such a hook is actually a draw for this game; one of the master-strokes of the whole Layton series has been the marrying of traditional puzzle elements with strong narrative and characters,...

Jan, 2012 2012-01-09   3.5

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Professor Layton and the Spectre's Call

By Adam Riley (cubed3.com)

The original Professor Layton trilogy is over, and now Level-5 has seen massive success around the world with Professor Layton and the Curious Village, Professor Layton and Pandora's Box, and Professor Layton and the Lost Future, it is starting out...

Professor Layton and the Spectre’s Call (or Professor Layton and the Last Specter in the US), is easily right up there with the other three games, following on nicely from last year’s final part of the original trilogy, Professor Layton and the Lost...

After such a strong finale last year with The Lost Future, the task of surpassing that with Professor Layton and the Spectre’s Call is a mammoth one. Swallowing the disappointment that European gamers do not get the added RPG mode, Professor Layton’s...

Nov, 2011 2011-11-04   4.5

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Pilotwings Resort

By Richard Pilot (allaboutgames.co.uk)

Another launch of a Nintendo console passes us by and reviews of the 3DS have started to trickle through (well, more like a torrent at this point). But before you can make any judgement on the console itself, we need to consider the games, for without...

Pilotwings Resort is a fantastic showcase for what 3D gaming has to offer on Nintendo's latest handheld. It may be a little light on longevity, but it's a great ride from start to finish.

Nintendo made an ingenious decision when they released the Wii in Europe and that was to include a free game with every console. Not only was this a value add for those on the fence about making a purchase, but it also did something that no-one expected.

Apr, 2011 2011-04-14   4

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Pilotwings Resort

By Johan Keyter (techsmart.co.za)

We strap on our flying goggles and attempt to earn our wings in Pilotwings Resort for the Nintendo 3DS.

Aside from not supporting any multiplayer options, Pilotwings Resort is a generally impressive and surprisingly enjoyable title. The game may seem simple at first, but it actually contains quite a large amount of content, with around 40 missions...

The game also looks and sounds great on the 3DS, although it takes a bit of fiddling with the 3D slider to make the effect match up perfectly with your eyes.

Apr, 2011 2011-04-20 No rating -0.1

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Pilotwings Resort

By Adam Riley (cubed3.com)

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Pilotwings Resort is technically a superb simulation that shows off the graphical prowess of the Nintendo 3DS, as well as demonstrating how impressive in-game 3D can be. Everything is thoroughly polished to perfection, however, despite fantastic...

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Mar, 2011 2011-03-22   3.5

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Pilotwings Resort

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After circling the runway for 15 years, Pilotwings finally touches down

Mar, 2011 2011-03-24 No rating -0.1

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Nintendo 3DS

By (computerandvideogames.com)

WORLD FIRST: We get acquainted with Nintendo's new kit - and give our verdict...

Stunning screen ; 3D with no glasses really works ; Astounding 3D camera ; Will wow hardcore and casual alike

Some content is 'layered 2D ; Images don't 'jump out' a la James Cameron's Avatar - but device does make up for this in clever subtlety

The best thing we've seen at E3 for a long, long time.

Jun, 2010 2010-06-15   4.8

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alaTest has collected and analysed 126 user reviews of the Professor Layton and the Unwound Future (DS) from amazon.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Jun, 2005 to Sep, 2010. The average user rating from amazon.co.uk is 89 out of 100.

  117 Users positive 9 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 142 user reviews of the Professor Layton and the Unwound Future (DS) from ciao.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Nov, 2005 to Feb, 2010. The average user rating from ciao.co.uk is 90 out of 100.

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New Super Mario Bros.- NDS

This review is for New Super Mario for the Nintendo DS Console. === How to play === If you're not familiar with Mario as a gaming legend then you're d

Animal Magic

Really wanted to try was Animal Crossing. This is a life simulation type game, which I quite like, it's not that life like though as you move into a v

Animal Magic

When I got my Nintendo DS last year, one game I really wanted to try was Animal Crossing. This is a life simulation type game, which I quite like, it'

Elementary, my dear Layton......

I bought my wife a DS along with the Brain Training game a couple of years ago, as a birthday present, and we really enjoyed the mental stimulation th

  140 Users positive 2 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 6 user reviews of the Professor Layton and the Unwound Future (DS) from nowgamer.com. The user reviews were collected from Mar, 2009 to Feb, 2010. The average user rating from nowgamer.com is 88 out of 100.

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“great fun game!”

ingenius! its good to actually SEE the pokemon walking aroun like they didnt in the rpg ones like platinum. i think it makes it look more realistic a

"Fun & Quirky"

As the title says. Good title with very mario esk platforming. It actually had more of a kirby style to it, more like Canvas Curse to be exact. But ov

“pikapoo”

this was always gonna b a bit of a train wreck in my opinion and it was it was silly an rawing rings round pokemon was senseless 52%

“I cant wait”

i cant wait for platinum to be released in the uk but i wont be playing it for while because i am waiting to get a dsi but i think it is going to be a

  5 Users positive 1 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 306 user reviews of the Professor Layton and the Unwound Future (DS) from play.com. The user reviews were collected from Jan, 2001 to Aug, 2010. The average user rating from play.com is 93 out of 100.

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Great game!

great game with fab storyline

A must have for fans of riddles

I simply could not put this game down, and to say it took 30+ hours to finish that's pretty impressive for a DS game. It's got excellent puzzles that

adore this game

this is the one game that i can play over and over again !! it is brilliant !! ive completed it and then played it all over agin !! i cant put it down

Addictive and very fun!

A brilliant game, took it on holiday and spent the whole week playing it! Hope they make alot more!

  298 Users positive 8 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 28 user reviews of the Professor Layton and the Unwound Future (DS) from sofacinema.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Mar, 2008 to Jan, 2011. The average user rating from sofacinema.co.uk is 69 out of 100.

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Rythm Heaven

What a load of rubbish! I really didnt like this! I dont have much hand-eye co-ordination, and wasnt sure if I would like this game - was really quite

unputdownable

To say that the game is addictive is an understatement, it is totally one that you say just one more puzzle and you are still saying that several puzz

rhthm paradise

it was a good game you wanted to try over again but it is so hard.

can't turn music off

I never got as far as finding out how good the game was because you can't turn off the very annoying music, and it got to me withiin a very short spac

  20 Users positive 6 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 11 user reviews of the Professor Layton and the Unwound Future (DS) from cnet.com. The user reviews were collected from Dec, 2006 to Jan, 2011. The average user rating from cnet.com is 72 out of 100.

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It's like Brain Academy on an acid trip!

Let's get this straight: Level-5 is one of my favorite developers, ever since I discovered their masterpiece Dark Chronicle on PS2. Does that make me

"Who said this puzzler was easy????"

Dont know about this one.  I have this and have thrown it across the room a couple of times. It is hard to me. It is too hard most of the way. I cant

"Test your skills and knowledge!"

Of course the only way to continue and succee...  A lot of puzzles to solve on an adventure. May be too challenging.

"Test your skills and knowledge!"

Of course the only way to continue and succee...  A lot of puzzles to solve on an adventure. May be too challenging.

  10 Users positive 1 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 9 user reviews of the Professor Layton and the Unwound Future (DS) from cnet.com.au. The user reviews were collected from Nov, 2007 to Oct, 2010. The average user rating from cnet.com.au is 94 out of 100.

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Animal Crossing: Wild World- NDS

This is a fun realistic game where you create your own character and have fun in a Wild World. You can make friends with the townsfolk, send off mail,

Animal Crossing: Wild World- NDS

i so love this game i cant get enough of it its heaps fun paying morgages

Animal Crossing: Wild World- NDS

I actuallt dont have this game- but i want it sooo bad! Dunno Nothing

Animal Crossing: Wild World- NDS

It's a really good game and I had it since the 2nd day it came out!!! EVERYTHING Weeds and Resetti

  9 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 14 user reviews of the Professor Layton and the Unwound Future (DS) from newegg.com. The user reviews were collected from Nov, 2006 to Jan, 2012. The average user rating from newegg.com is 91 out of 100.

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Fun Game

Very fun and addicting Hard to play if you haven't played in a while

Great game.......Addictive.

Just an awesome game, and I can't wait to see what comes out next(Black and White *cough*). Everything Could be free

Platinum

i cant seem to connect the game to the internet, must be the ds settings or wifi settings. gives hours of playing time, already on 21 hours and its s

Must get game for DS

As with all the other Pokemon games in the past..Pokemon Platinum brings the best of Pokemon to gamers. Very innovative gameplay. It already builds o

  13 Users positive 1 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the Professor Layton and the Unwound Future (DS) from bestbuy.ca. This user review was collected in 2011-06-25, with a rating of 80 out of 100.

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Very fun but no story

Its fun going through the missions and free mode but the missions get way too hard and the free mode can be completed in 2 days while the missions are

  1 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 83 user reviews of the Professor Layton and the Unwound Future (DS) from bestbuy.com. The user reviews were collected from Apr, 2008 to Jan, 2010. The average user rating from bestbuy.com is 100 out of 100.

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GREAT way to 'realize' what you're NOT doing

"This product is AWSOME for those of you that want to be conscience of what you're NOT, or ARE doing. It comes with two "pedometers' so you can enjoy

GAME OF LEGENDS

"this is the best game up to now but heart gold and silver gold are going to be release on spring which contains older back edition and newer edition

Love It

"my husband and I are now seeing who can walk more than the other. Right now I'm winning. LOL! Easy to start with and makes want to keep going

She loves it.

"My daughter has always been into the Poke'mon games. She really likes this one the most, maybe she will complete this one lol. She likes Poke'mon Sh

  83 Users positive

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Professor Layton and the Unwound Future (DS)

Professor Layton and the Unwound Future (DS): product specifications

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Manufacturer's Description


In Opera's agreement with Nintendo, Nintendo DS users will now be able to surf the full Internet from their systems using the Opera browser. With an on-screen keypad and stylus, users can easily navigate the Web from their Nintendo DS with PDA-like functionality. Based on the same core as the Opera desktop browser, Opera delivers superior speed and rendering of Web pages on the Nintendo DS.

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