{"product_id":"professor-layton-and-the-curious-village-nintendo-ds-like-new","title":"Professor Layton and the Curious Village - Nintendo DS (Like New)","description":"\u003c!-- ==================== PRODUCT OVERVIEW ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professor Layton and the Curious Village\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew or Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn Case or Loose:\u003c\/strong\u003e In Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like New\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== WHAT’S INCLUDED ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNintendo DS Game Cartridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual \/ Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Type*:\u003c\/strong\u003e OEM\/Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e Also included; Registration Pamphlet, Nintendo DS Health \u0026amp; Safety Precautions Booklet, Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Booklet, Nintendo DS Game Advertisement Pamphlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c!-- ==================== GAME DESCRIPTION ==================== --\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eGame Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    A mysterious inheritance. An eccentric village. And a secret that only a true gentleman with a brilliant mind can uncover! In \u003cstrong\u003eProfessor Layton and the Curious Village\u003c\/strong\u003e, renowned archaeologist \u003cstrong\u003eProfessor Hershel Layton\u003c\/strong\u003e and his young apprentice Luke travel to the peculiar town of St. Mystere at the request of Lady Dahlia Reinhold. Their assignment is to locate the legendary Golden Apple, a hidden treasure mentioned in the will of the late Baron Reinhold. But the villagers have an unusual obsession with riddles, and nearly every conversation leads to another brainteaser! This charming \u003cstrong\u003epuzzle-adventure game for Nintendo DS\u003c\/strong\u003e blends an intriguing detective mystery with clever challenges, memorable characters, and delightful animated storytelling.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Put on your thinking cap, because St. Mystere is overflowing with mysteries waiting to be solved! Explore winding streets, investigate suspicious objects, and question colorful townspeople while tackling \u003cstrong\u003emore than 130 puzzles\u003c\/strong\u003e ranging from logic problems and mathematical riddles to sliding-block challenges, visual illusions, and lateral-thinking brainteasers. Use the Nintendo DS touchscreen to draw answers, move objects, and examine your surroundings for hidden clues. Each solved puzzle earns \u003cstrong\u003ePicarats\u003c\/strong\u003e, while carefully hidden Hint Coins can provide valuable assistance when a particularly tricky challenge leaves you scratching your head. This physical Nintendo DS cartridge offers a wonderfully satisfying combination of thoughtful puzzle-solving and story-driven exploration.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    There's much more to this curious little village than its unusual residents! Between story chapters, examine Professor Layton's \u003cstrong\u003etrunk of collected treasures\u003c\/strong\u003e, assembling pieces of a mysterious painting, arranging furniture in the professor's and Luke's rooms, and gathering strange mechanical parts to construct a helpful robotic dog. Discover overlooked puzzles, revisit completed challenges, and unlock especially demanding brainteasers through \u003cstrong\u003eLayton's Challenges\u003c\/strong\u003e. Beautifully animated cinematic sequences, expressive character portraits, and a distinctive European-inspired soundtrack bring the unfolding mystery to life. Whether you're a devoted puzzle enthusiast or discovering Professor Layton for the first time, this unforgettable adventure rewards patience, observation, and the thrill of finally cracking a difficult riddle.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eGameplay Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eJoin \u003cstrong\u003eProfessor Layton and Luke\u003c\/strong\u003e in St. Mystere to investigate Baron Reinhold's will and locate the Golden Apple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSolve \u003cstrong\u003emore than 130 brainteasers\u003c\/strong\u003e, including logic riddles, number puzzles, sliding blocks, and visual challenges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExplore the village with touchscreen controls, questioning residents and examining objects for hidden discoveries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEarn \u003cstrong\u003ePicarats\u003c\/strong\u003e for correct answers and search for Hint Coins to reveal clues when puzzles become difficult.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCollect painting scraps, decorate the inn's rooms, and assemble a \u003cstrong\u003erobotic dog\u003c\/strong\u003e from mysterious gizmos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUnlock \u003cstrong\u003eLayton's Challenges\u003c\/strong\u003e for additional brainteasers and revisit previously solved puzzles at your leisure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical Trivia or Fun Fact\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eProfessor Layton and the Curious Village\u003c\/strong\u003e debuted in Japan in 2007 before arriving in North America on February 10, 2008, introducing Western Nintendo DS players to the now-beloved \u003cstrong\u003eProfessor Layton puzzle-adventure series\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Its combination of hand-drawn animation, eccentric characters, clever riddles, and an unfolding mystery established the formula for a successful franchise that continued through multiple sequels and spin-offs.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== ADDITIONAL DETAILS ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eAdditional Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard Release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== e.g. Standard Release, Nintendo Selects, Collectors Edition, NFR ==================== --\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puzzle \u0026amp; Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Released:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nintendo\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeveloper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Level-5\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eESRB Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e E - Everyone\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 045496739287\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13106\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nintendo DS Video Game Cartridge (Authentic physical release)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlatform:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nintendo DS System (DS Handheld Console)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e NTSC (North America, Canada)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== IMPORTANT INFORMATION ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNintendo DS cartridges play on:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Nintendo DS systems, plus all Nintendo 3DS and 2DS systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e*Used cases may be replaced with a new aftermarket one if damaged.\u003c\/strong\u003e Listing above indicates if it's \"OEM\/Original\" or \"Aftermarket.\" Aftermarket cases typically differ in color \u0026amp;\/or build quality from original Nintendo DS cases. 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