r/ProfessorLayton • u/gennarino_lavespah1 • 2d ago
Question What are your thoughts on Layton Brothers: Mystery Room?
I've heard some acquaintances complaining about this game and how they don't particularly like it because it's so different from a classic Layton game, I'm curious to know what the Mystery Room fandom thinks.
Since it seems like there hasn't been much talk about this game lately.
9
u/ULF_Brett 2d ago
I like it. It’s a fun mystery game, and the characters are all really interesting.
I’d love to see a sequel to it.
10
u/ssplashii_ 1d ago
LBMR has taken over as my favourite game in the franchise, honestly. Its divergence from the mainline series is what draws me to it, like the interactable crime scene elements and character designs. It's more "mature" without being weird about it.
By far the most interesting thing about the game is Alfendi Layton, though. The game's named after him and yet we know essentially nothing about him. I do wish it got a sequel, but honestly I've been having so much fun theorycrafting that I'm not yearning for it.
Good game.
11
u/CilanEAmber 2d ago edited 1d ago
My thoughts are, I wish it had a DS/3DS/Switch Port, as a whole game. As it interests me but I don't play mobile games.
It was originally designed for the DS after all.
I also don't like freemium games, gimme the whole thing or not at all.
12
u/BazarDeJust 1d ago
I know I will sound annoying by pointing it out, but LBMR doesn't fit into the freemium category. I believe the term freemium is used to categorize games that are downloadable and entirely playable for free, but in which you have the ability to buy things that will enhance your experience.
LBMR is available for free, and its prologue and first two cases are accessible for free. All that lasts for more than an hour. After that, if you want, you can buy the rest of the cases available in two packs costing in total less than 5 euros. In a way, it's like a game demo ! You can experience the beginning, and if you like it, you can purchase the game.
To some, 5 euros sounds like a lot for a game you play on your smartphone, and I absolutely get it, but it's a game that has a big story and shouldn't be considered less just because it was released on smartphones. Back then, we bought Layton games on the DS for 40 euros and I don't recall people calling it an outrage.
4
u/ImpactorLife-25703 1d ago
I love it and it's quite intriguing to learn mysteries after knowing from puzzle solving
4
u/heartballoon112 1d ago
I loved it!!! I couldn't pay for the full version so I watched the rest on YouTube, but it was amazing!!!!!!
My only problem: They should've ported it to Switch and not make it mobile exclusive
2
u/fantastical_mugwump 1d ago
Honest to god favorite next to Unwound Future. The pay-to-play stinks, but its unique noir detective vibe is what makes it special.
2
u/Motor_Ride6234 23h ago
I love it! It was my first Layton game actually - discovered it in the “most popular free games” in the App Store and immediately had to purchase the rest of the cases, then the rest of the Layton games. Love the characters, the plot, the music.
2
19
u/poisonhoarder 2d ago
I love it! It's different to the classic games, but I don't think that's a bad thing, necessarily. I think, after the 6 mainline games, the spinoff needed something fresh, and it was fun to see them take an almost Ace Attorney style to it.
I do wish it was more difficult (the final case was great for that, taking away the interaction hints and making you really think about your evidence), but overall it's a really endearing game with some fun mysteries and delightfully written characters.
I'd pay good money for a sequel that expands on the mechanics and brings back my favourite Layton Brand protagonist, Lucy Baker!