ABOUT THE GAME
In
Professor Layton and the Curious Village
, you assume
the role of Professor Layton and his young assistant, Luke.
Your objective is to crack the mystery set before you by
exploring the curious village of St. Mystere and solving
the puzzles you encounter on your adventure.
Main Characters
Professor Layton
A renowned archeologist
with an uncanny mind
for puzzles, the professor
is never seen without his
trademark silk top hat,
an article of clothing
that he would argue no
proper gentleman should
be seen without.
Luke
Luke is Professor
Layton’s young
assistant, admirer,
and self-professed
apprentice.
The villagers of St. Mystere are completely
enamored with puzzles and riddles, so
you’ll encounter many brainteasers as you
progress through the story.
Puzzle Master
Born February 25, 1926. Professor
Tago performs research in the eld
of psychology and has written many
best-selling puzzle books in his
spare time. Even now, he actively
continues to research a wide variety
of subjects.
Professor Tago is renowned for his ability to create brainteasers and riddles
for even the most seasoned puzzle solvers. His best-selling series of books,
Head Gymnastics
, was inuential to an entire generation of puzzle lovers. Now
it’s your turn to sample some of the professor’s famous puzzles!
Akira Tago
Professor Emeritus
Chiba University
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