Layton: Diabolical Box in HD in IOS

2nd game in the LAYTON Series!

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

94/100

Layton: Diabolical Box in HD is a masterpiece of cozy puzzling. If you’ve never experienced the Layton series, this is a perfect place to start. The story is a whimsical, slightly melancholic mystery that takes you on a high-stakes train journey across the countryside. The HD remastering is spectacular; the hand-drawn backgrounds and animated cutscenes look crisp and vibrant on modern mobile screens.

The puzzles themselves are the real stars—varying from simple logic riddles to brain-bending spatial challenges. What makes Layton special is the 'Aha!' moment when a seemingly impossible puzzle finally clicks. The hint system is fair, the music is iconic, and the sheer charm of the characters makes it impossible to put down. It's more than a game; it's a digital novel that challenges your intellect.

Dinsun reviewed on: Thu Feb 26 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.0.3Sun Jun 05 2022

Bug fixes.


“There are tales of a box that brings death upon any who dare open it. Tell me, do you think those rumors could be true?”

With over 17 million units sold worldwide, Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box is the second installment of the popular Professor Layton Series, digitally remastered in HD for mobile devices.

Professor Layton, the world-renowned archeologist, and his trusty assistant Luke have tackled some of the toughest mysteries in the world. When Dr. Andrew Schrader, Professor Layton’s friend and mentor, inexplicably passes away upon taking possession of the mysterious Elysian Box, the only clue left behind is a ticket for the opulent Molentary Express. Layton and Luke embark on a voyage of discovery, unaware of the extraordinary twists and turns that await them.

Featuring a distinctive artistic style that brings the old-world charm of the Layton Series to life, this delightful adventure will have you traveling into the unknown alongside Professor Layton and Luke. Look out for familiar faces, but don't be surprised if you encounter new blood, too.

Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box brings together more than 150 brain teasers, including slide puzzles, matchstick puzzles, and even trick questions to flex players’ observation, logic, and critical thinking skills. And rather than just selecting challenges from a list, players uncover puzzles through conversations with the characters they meet, or by investigating their surroundings.

With more voiced sections and animated cut scenes than its predecessor, Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box is sure to both challenge and delight players.

Game Features:

• 2nd installment of the popular Layton Series

• Over 150 new brain teasers, riddles and logic puzzles, designed by Akira Tago

• Beautifully remastered in HD for mobile devices

• Engaging mini-games that include a weight-conscious hamster, tasty tea blends, and a camera that takes some puzzling pictures

• Playable in English, French, and Spanish

* Requires OS 8.0 or higher (iPhone 4S and iPad 2 or newer)


Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

“There are tales of a box that brings death upon any who dare open it. Tell me, do you think those rumors could be true?”

With over 17 million units sold worldwide, Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box is the second installment of the popular Professor Layton Series, digitally remastered in HD for mobile devices.

Professor Layton, the world-renowned archeologist, and his trusty assistant Luke have tackled some of the toughest mysteries in the world. When Dr. Andrew Schrader, Professor Layton’s friend and mentor, inexplicably passes away upon taking possession of the mysterious Elysian Box, the only clue left behind is a ticket for the opulent Molentary Express. Layton and Luke embark on a voyage of discovery, unaware of the extraordinary twists and turns that await them.

Featuring a distinctive artistic style that brings the old-world charm of the Layton Series to life, this delightful adventure will have you traveling into the unknown alongside Professor Layton and Luke. Look out for familiar faces, but don't be surprised if you encounter new blood, too.

Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box brings together more than 150 brain teasers, including slide puzzles, matchstick puzzles, and even trick questions to flex players’ observation, logic, and critical thinking skills. And rather than just selecting challenges from a list, players uncover puzzles through conversations with the characters they meet, or by investigating their surroundings.

With more voiced sections and animated cut scenes than its predecessor, Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box is sure to both challenge and delight players.

Game Features:

• 2nd installment of the popular Layton Series

• Over 150 new brain teasers, riddles and logic puzzles, designed by Akira Tago

• Beautifully remastered in HD for mobile devices

• Engaging mini-games that include a weight-conscious hamster, tasty tea blends, and a camera that takes some puzzling pictures

• Playable in English, French, and Spanish

* Requires OS 8.0 or higher (iPhone 4S and iPad 2 or newer)


Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5 with 146 Counts
Age Rating 4+

Screenshots

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Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box is the second installment in the legendary Professor Layton series, now fully remastered in high definition. Join the Professor and his apprentice Luke as they travel on the Molentary Express to solve the mystery of a box that is said to bring death to anyone who opens it. With a gripping narrative and over 150 puzzles, it's a true classic.

Features

1

Stunning 1080p HD graphics

2

Over 150 puzzles by Akira Tago

3

Fully animated cinematic cutscenes

4

Engaging 'London Life' atmosphere

Tips

Promotion Videos

Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box HD for Mobile Trailer (U.S.) - YouTube

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News on this game

Professor Layton's latest mobile mystery is hitting Android with Diabolical Box in HD

Layton: Diabolical Box in HD is a remastered version of the second installment in the original Professor Layton puzzle-adventure trilogy, and it just landed on...

Android Police - Tue Jan 28 2020

Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box Review

The professor's second game isn't much of a stretch from his first one. But that's not exactly a bad thing.

IGN - Sun Mar 28 2010

Ranking the Professor Layton Series

The Professor Layton series started on the Nintendo DS in North America in 2007. The games, developed by Level-5 with Nintendo publishing...

Nintendo World Report - Fri Jun 28 2013

Review: Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box (DS)

Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box isn't a bad game. It's actually one of the best brain teasing puzzlers out there.

DualShockers - Sun Mar 28 2010

Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box HD for Mobile now available in the west

Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box HD for Mobile is now available for iOS via the App Store and Android via Google Play in the west for...

Gematsu - Tue Jan 28 2020

Professor Layton and the Unwound Future is coming to mobile, but you can still get your puzzle fix until then

Game developer and publisher Level-5 just announced that they will be bringing their Nintendo DS original game, Professor Layton and the...

Chrome Unboxed - Sun Feb 28 2021

Professor Layton & The Diabolical Box review

Pandora's Box's greatest mystery? Not the sudden death of Layton's former mentor. Nor a train ticket to nowhere. It's not even the.

GamesRadar+ - Sun Mar 28 2010

The Professor Layton Series Turns 14 Today

On this day, 14 years ago, Japanese studio Level-5 pushed the first-ever Professor Layton game out into the world.

TheGamer - Tue Sep 28 2021

Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box (Game)

The second adventure for Professor Hershel Layton and his helpful assistant Luke. They must solve riddles to reveal the mystery surrounding...

Giant Bomb - Sun Mar 28 2010

Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box website opens

The website for Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box has gone live. Not too much going on over there at the moment, but there's some cute wallpapers.

VG247 - Sun Feb 28 2010

Gameplays

Q&A

Yes, while it's part of a series, the story is self-contained and can be enjoyed without playing the first game.

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