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'''''Reiton Kyōju to Shikyō no Kan''''' (Japanese: '''''レイトン教授と死鏡の館''''' Translated: '''''Professor Layton and the Mansion of the Deathly Mirror''''') is a spin-off game to the ''Professor Layton'' series of games. It was developed by Level-5 for i-mode | '''''Reiton Kyōju to Shikyō no Kan''''' (Japanese: '''''レイトン教授と死鏡の館''''' Translated: '''''Professor Layton and the Mansion of the Deathly Mirror''''') is a spin-off game to the ''Professor Layton'' series of games. It was developed by Level-5 for i-mode flip phone services and launched in October 2008.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120915025528/http://level5ia.com/history-products/?y=2008 Archived Level-5 website's product page.] Retrieved 17 Jan '21</ref> | ||
The ''Professor Layton'' franchise is a puzzle adventure series developed by Level-5, originally on the Nintendo DS/3DS. Since then, some ''Layton'' games have been remastered for mobile platforms and the Nintendo Switch.<ref>[https:// | The ''Professor Layton'' franchise is a puzzle adventure series developed by Level-5, originally on the Nintendo DS/3DS. Since then, some ''Layton'' games have been remastered for mobile platforms and the Nintendo Switch.<ref>[https://laytonseries.com/naen/ ''Layton'' series website homepage.] Retrieved 17 Jan '21</ref> As of 2016, the series has sold 15.5 million units worldwide.<ref>[http://level5ia.com/news/new-titles-announced-at-%E2%80%9Clevel-5-vision-2016-new-heroes%E2%80%9D-event/ New Titles Announced at "LEVEL-5 Vision 2016: New Heroes" Event - Level-5] Retrieved 17 Jan '21</ref> | ||
The game was available for all who were subscribed to a service called "Mobagetown". It was first unveiled at "LEVEL5 VISION 2008", where participants could get serial ID cards and play the game for free starting October 9th. For people who did not participate in the event, only the first chapter was available until October 29th, when all chapters were released for free.<ref>[https:// | The game was available for all who were subscribed to a service called "Mobagetown". It was first unveiled at "LEVEL5 VISION 2008", where participants could get serial ID cards and play the game for free starting October 9th. For people who did not participate in the event, only the first chapter was available until October 29th, when all chapters were released for free.<ref>[https://inside-games.jp/article/2008/09/29/31397.html Inside Games article talking about the game's release.] Retrieved 17 Jan '21</ref> | ||
==2009 Rerelease== | ==2009 Rerelease== | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
As of October 31st, 2014, ''Layton Mobile R'' is no longer available to download. No copy of the game, be it the 2008 original or 2009 re-release, has been retrieved since then. Only video recordings and promotional images | As of October 31st, 2014, ''Layton Mobile R'' is no longer available to download. No copy of the game, be it the 2008 original or 2009 re-release, has been retrieved since then. Only video recordings and promotional images are available.<ref>[https://layton.jp/layton_mobile/ Archived Japanese webpage ''Layton Mobile R''.] Retrieved 17 Jan '21</ref> | ||
In 2023, raw gameplay of the 2009 re-release started being uploaded on YouTube<ref>[https://youtu.be/oUQIkEhrAAI?list=PLhJwJGurrZDLnabaErrU2OSvydqueLaZk Gameplay footage for the 2009 ''Professor Layton and the Mansion of the Deathly Mirror'' re-release.] Retrieved 22 Nov '23</ref> | In 2023, raw gameplay of the 2009 re-release started being uploaded on YouTube<ref>[https://youtu.be/oUQIkEhrAAI?list=PLhJwJGurrZDLnabaErrU2OSvydqueLaZk Gameplay footage for the 2009 ''Professor Layton and the Mansion of the Deathly Mirror'' re-release.] Retrieved 22 Nov '23</ref> | ||
On February 2nd, 2024, the first three chapters of the 2008 original version were found and dumped. | On February 2nd, 2024, the first three chapters of the 2008 original version were found and dumped. On September 13th, 2024, Twitter user Yuvi found the remaining three chapters of the 2008 original version, with promises of an English translation.<ref>[https://noisypixel.net/lost-media-phone-game-professor-layton-and-the-mansion-of-the-deathly-mirror-entirely-preserved/ Noisy Pixel's article on the game's founding.] Retrieved 14 Sept '24</ref> | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
===Video=== | ===Video=== | ||
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|description2 =Low quality footage of the game being played. | |description2 =Low-quality footage of the game being played. | ||
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===Images=== | ===Images=== | ||
<gallery mode= | <gallery mode=packed heights=175px> | ||
DeathlyMirrorBook1.jpeg | |||
DeathlyMirrorLogo.png | |||
PeofessorLaytonandtheMansionOfTheDeathlyMirrorREMIXlogo.jpg | PeofessorLaytonandtheMansionOfTheDeathlyMirrorREMIXlogo.jpg | ||
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AnswerFoundDeathlyMirror.jpg | AnswerFoundDeathlyMirror.jpg | ||
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==External Link== | ==External Link== | ||
*[https:// | *[https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpuZ-14V24m2RNkU1_ElEub-zC1iQZo-Y ''Professor Layton and the Mansion of the Deathly Mirror'' YouTube playthrough playlist.] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:15, 14 September 2024
The game's main title screen.
Status: Found (2008 version)
Lost (2009 rerelease)
Date found: 13 Sep 2024
Found by: Yuvi
Reiton Kyōju to Shikyō no Kan (Japanese: レイトン教授と死鏡の館 Translated: Professor Layton and the Mansion of the Deathly Mirror) is a spin-off game to the Professor Layton series of games. It was developed by Level-5 for i-mode flip phone services and launched in October 2008.[1]
The Professor Layton franchise is a puzzle adventure series developed by Level-5, originally on the Nintendo DS/3DS. Since then, some Layton games have been remastered for mobile platforms and the Nintendo Switch.[2] As of 2016, the series has sold 15.5 million units worldwide.[3]
The game was available for all who were subscribed to a service called "Mobagetown". It was first unveiled at "LEVEL5 VISION 2008", where participants could get serial ID cards and play the game for free starting October 9th. For people who did not participate in the event, only the first chapter was available until October 29th, when all chapters were released for free.[4]
2009 Rerelease
On June 1, 2009,[5] the game was re-released under the name Professor Layton and the Mansion of the Deathly Mirror -REMIX- for ROID services and later as a part of Layton Mobile R, when the service was merged with ROID. This version is identical to the 2008 release, but instead of reusing puzzles from previous entries in the series, it features completely original puzzles.[6]
Availability
As of October 31st, 2014, Layton Mobile R is no longer available to download. No copy of the game, be it the 2008 original or 2009 re-release, has been retrieved since then. Only video recordings and promotional images are available.[7]
In 2023, raw gameplay of the 2009 re-release started being uploaded on YouTube[8]
On February 2nd, 2024, the first three chapters of the 2008 original version were found and dumped. On September 13th, 2024, Twitter user Yuvi found the remaining three chapters of the 2008 original version, with promises of an English translation.[9]
Plot
The plot of the game focuses on the titular Professor Hershel Layton and his apprentice Luke Triton being called to the unveiling of a so-called "Deathly Mirror", which is supposed to let you speak to the deceased. Upon arriving, the two find that Inspector Chelmey, another recurring character from the series, is also in attendance. The host's butler, Randy, introduces himself and brings the duo to a dining room, where they meet other guests. Murdoch, the host of the unveiling, comes in and introduces himself. As the mirror is unveiled, Feldin, an attendant, questions its validity and mocks Murdoch. Shortly after, Feldin's grandmother appears in the mirror. Later that night, Murdoch is killed in front of the mirror, and it's up to the Professor and Luke to uncover the truth behind the murder.
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Video
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External Link
References
- ↑ Archived Level-5 website's product page. Retrieved 17 Jan '21
- ↑ Layton series website homepage. Retrieved 17 Jan '21
- ↑ New Titles Announced at "LEVEL-5 Vision 2016: New Heroes" Event - Level-5 Retrieved 17 Jan '21
- ↑ Inside Games article talking about the game's release. Retrieved 17 Jan '21
- ↑ Archived blog post about Level-5's ROID service. Retrieved 28 Apr '23
- ↑ Archived Japanese webpage on Layton Mobile R. Retrieved 17 Jan '21
- ↑ Archived Japanese webpage Layton Mobile R. Retrieved 17 Jan '21
- ↑ Gameplay footage for the 2009 Professor Layton and the Mansion of the Deathly Mirror re-release. Retrieved 22 Nov '23
- ↑ Noisy Pixel's article on the game's founding. Retrieved 14 Sept '24
See Also
- Professor Layton Mobile R (lost FOMA 903i/703i updated port of puzzle adventure series games; 2012-2014)
- Professor Layton and the Phantom Thieves (partially found Professor Layton online mobile board game; 2012)
- Layton 7 (lost production material of cancelled "Professor Layton" mobile spin-off game; 2013-2018)