Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney

$30, Nintendo 3DS

Teaches: logic, problem solving

CTR Rating: 88%

CTR Review

This is the sixth Professor Layton cartridge we've reviewed for the Nintendo DS system, and like the others, there's a great mix of problem solving and story. This time, Professor Layton is working with Phoenix Wright as they are transported from London to the mystical city of Labyrinthia, a world created by the Storyteller that is plagued by the Great Witch Bezella. The two different game play styles let you solve puzzles familiar to Professor Layton fans in the Adventure mode, then cross-examine witnesses as Phoenix Wright in Trial mode. Cross examinations will involve multiple witnesses at once, and you will pit one testimony against another's to get the story straight. During courtroom trials, Phoenix Wright can use hint coins to narrow down options when presenting evidence, or to provide helpful hints when cross-examining witnesses. The game also features a musical score by the original composers from both series, combining the sound of Professor Layton with the dramatic themes of the Phoenix Wright games. Developed by LEVEL-5 and Capcom for Nintendo.