Professor Layton's Resurrection: Nintendo's Game-Changing move
Authore: AuroraUpdate：Nov 11,2024
Professor Layton is dusting off his
gleaming magnifying glass and sharpening his
keen wits for a brand new adventure, and it’s all thanks to Nintendo. Read on to learn more about what LEVEL-5's CEO said about how the long-awaited sequel came to be.
Professor Layton’s Puzzle-Solving Adventures Continue YetIt’s All Thanks to ‘Company N’, said LEVEL-5 CEO
After nearly a decade-long hiatus, Professor Layton is finally making a
grand return, and it seems like we have a certain
distinguished gaming giant to thank. During Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2024, LEVEL-5, the studio behind the said puzzle-adventure series, revealed some
pivotal behind-the-scenes decisions that led to the announcement of Professor Layton and the New World of Steam.
In a dialogue with Dragon Quest series creator Yuji Horii at TGS 2024, LEVEL-5 CEO Akihiro Hino revealed that while they felt that the series had reached a magnificent conclusion with the prequel game Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy, the ever-influential "Company ‘N’"—widely interpreted as Nintendo—encouraged the studio to return to the Steampunk world of Professor Layton.
"There hasn’t been [a new title] in almost 10 years. The series concluded temporarily," said Hino, according to AUTOMATON. "Certain esteemed individual(s) from the industry really wanted us to release a new game… we had a strong push coming from company ‘N’."
Nintendo’s role in the game’s return makes sense given their
intimate association with the franchise, which thrived on the Nintendo DS and 3DS platforms. Nintendo not only published many of the Professor Layton titles but also holds the series in
high regard as one of the DS’s standout exclusive titles.
"When I heard these views, I started to think it would be good to make a new game so that fans could enjoy the series at the level of quality provided by the latest console," Hino said.
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam Overview
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, set a year after the events of Professor Layton and the Unwound Future, reunites the titular professor and his loyal apprentice Luke Triton in
Steam Bison, a bustling American city brimming with steam-powered technology. Together, they'll embark on a new adventure to unravel a perplexing mystery, and according to the game’s latest trailer, it involves Gunman King Joe, a "ghost of a gunslinger lost to the relentless march of progress."
The title will continue the series’ tradition of mind-bending puzzles, this time designed with help from QuizKnock, a team known for creating innovative brain teasers. Fans are particularly excited about this partnership, especially after the previous game, Layton’s Mystery Journey, which starred Layton’s daughter Katrielle, received mixed reviews due to its shift in focus.
Check out our article below to learn more about Professor Layton and the New World of Steam's gameplay and story!
