I have played Professor Layton games on my DS, all the time wishing they would make one for the PC. That tiny screen was too small. NOW I HAVE THIS GAME! I think it by the same makers as the Layton series for DS. There is alot of dialogue but the game are VERY challanging! LOVE IT!

I know many of the reviewers have disliked this game, but for anyone who has played the Professor Layton series, this game is for you. For people who are expecting a hog, this is not it. For those who enjoy solving puzzles, this is for you. One of the complaints I have is that you have to click the compass every time you want to move to a new location. Other than that, the game is fun and challenging.

This is the real puzzle game. Those puzzles in HO games are just a breeze between hidden object screens. This is not the same, here it's about puzzles. I recomend this game to everyone who want to test their intelligence and have some fun at the same time.

I love cartoons and I love puzzles and put them together, you can get great games. Unfortunately this is not one of them. There are two play modes: casual and normal. The Graphics are sharp and I really did like the artwork. There are voice-overs at intervals but then the endless written dialogues take over. The music is pipe organ and after a while starts getting on your nerves. After you get past the tutorial which for me was a puzzle in itself, you start off your story with a balloon accident and May waking up in a strange town to discover that her brother, Tery, has gone ahead for help. From this point on you have likable characters you meet on the way and various tasks and puzzles to solve. Dont be misled by the fact that this game is catagorised as a HOG, it is not! It is an adventure Puzzle game, some of which include HOS. Navigation was the worst part of this game; you cannot move until you press the compass that gives you the directions which really was the kill joy for me. Then there are the Puzzles that vary in style and Bonus games you can play for extra hints. Had it not been for the extremely vague game instructions and equally vague hints, I might have actually enjoyed this game instead of feeling incredibly stupid at my several attempts to solve a puzzle. Overall the game mechanics are slow and confusing along with too much dialogue which made the game not fun at all. Thank God there is a walkthrough because I am guessing that many who buy this game will need it. As for me, me and my stupidity will pass up on this one.

I am conflicted about this game. In theory, it sounds like a wonderful game, but the reality doesn't live up to the expectations. It awhile for each screen to load which is annoying. .The game itself looks like something we would have seen 10 years ago. The puzzles start out easily, then each one gets progressively harder. I loved the storyline, and felt that was the best part of the game. If they just tweeked the game and reworked the artwork, it would be a fabulous game, but as it is, I feel mediocre would be the best word to describe it..

Stopped after 8 minutes. Lots of dialogue boxes and that makes the game move very slowly. Graphics are very good and cartoon is fun. Found game overall a bit boring. Have to click compass in order to move anywhere which really slows down the game. Puzzles even have dialogue boxes. Great for beginners, but not very interesting for die hard HOG players

This game is different then any I have played but I have to say I liked it for that very reason. The whole way the game is set up is different and takes some getting used to but after you play it awhile it starts to make sense. I love all the people May encounters and the story is good and everything is geared to finding her brother through helping the people she meets. The first puzzle was so easy I did not think the game was going to be challenging enough but the second one took those thoughts right away. I did 7 of the puzzles and all were different and harder then the last one and makes me glad there is a walkthrough because I know I will need it sooner or later. I think everyone should try it for themselves with a open mind as you may find you do like it.

This game grabbed me and the games are actually fun. The graphics are cartoonish which I usually don't care for but this time it actually supports the rest of the game. I know this is kind of vague but it's all I got.

I love genuine puzzle games (not HOGs). So I was really looking forward to play this game, when I learned that there only are few HOSs. The positive: - nice bright and clear graphics - lots of different puzzles - you can earn points to skip puzzles The negative: - you can't turn og music and soundeffects off seperately - too much dialogue All that unnecessary dialogue killed the game for me and I hate when I can't turn only the music off. But if you don't mind the dialogues and like genuine puzzles, this is the game for you.

This was the BEST GAME ever!I got this for my 11 yr old daughter. ..SHE LOVED IT!!! SHE DIDN'T MOVE FORA WEEK every chance she got she worked at it every chance