Layton: Unwound Future HD is the definitive way to experience what many fans consider the emotional peak of the series. The transition to high definition has been handled with incredible care; the animated cutscenes look like a high-budget feature film on an iPad screen, and the background art is breathtakingly detailed. The touch-based puzzle interactions feel more natural here than they ever did on the original DS hardware.
The story is a sweeping, time-traveling mystery that manages to be both whimsical and genuinely heart-wrenching. As an expert in puzzle design, I find the Layton series to be the gold standard because the riddles aren't just obstacles; they are part of the world's fabric. From math brain-teasers to spatial puzzles, the variety is staggering. This port is a flawless preservation of a classic, offering dozens of hours of gameplay and one of the most memorable stories in portable gaming history.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.0.1Sun Jun 05 2022
Bug fixes.
Professor Layton and Luke take on a new mystery that starts with a letter from the future!
With over 17 million units sold worldwide, Professor Layton and the Unwound Future is the third installment of the popular Professor Layton Series, digitally remastered in HD for mobile devices.
— Traverse Town with a Tap of the Finger! —
Explore the world of Professor Layton anywhere on mobile devices!
Investigate the extraordinary London of the future and sleuth out puzzles with a tap of the finger!
— Now in HD —
Long-time loved puzzles now powered up in gorgeously rendered graphics!
These tricky puzzles, designed by puzzle master Akira Tago, accompany a continuation of Professor Layton’s adventure, along with high-definition backgrounds and animation!
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— The Story —
After solving a multitude of curious conundrums, renowned archeologist Professor Layton receives a rather peculiar letter.
The sender of this letter is none other than his assistant Luke...but from 10 years in the future! "Future Luke" has found himself in quite a predicament. The London he knows and loves has been thrown into absolute chaos.
Initially thinking that Luke may have simply been pulling his leg with a harmless jest, the professor cannot help but recall the terrible events that occurred the previous week...
The start of which was an unveiling ceremony of mankind's first time machine, attended by many prominent figures from throughout the nation.
During a demonstration, the time machine went out of control and engulfed the audience in a terrible explosion.
Several of the attendees mysteriously vanished into thin air, including Prime Minister Bill Hawks.
Unable to shake the feeling that the time machine's explosion may somehow be connected, Professor Layton and Luke set off to the location mentioned in the letter, a clock shop on Midland Road in Baldwin, embarking on what might be the biggest mystery they have ever encountered.
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Game Features:
• The 3rd installment of the popular Layton Series
• Over 200 brain teasers, riddles, and logic puzzles designed by Akira Tago
• Beautifully remastered in HD for mobile devices
• Engaging mini-games that include a strange picture book, a toy car puzzle, and a package delivering parrot
• Offline play after initial download
• Playable in English, French, and Spanish
• Requires iOS 8.0 or higher (iPhone 4S, iPad 2, iPod Touch 5th Generation or higher)
Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Professor Layton and Luke take on a new mystery that starts with a letter from the future!
With over 17 million units sold worldwide, Professor Layton and the Unwound Future is the third installment of the popular Professor Layton Series, digitally remastered in HD for mobile devices.
— Traverse Town with a Tap of the Finger! —
Explore the world of Professor Layton anywhere on mobile devices!
Investigate the extraordinary London of the future and sleuth out puzzles with a tap of the finger!
— Now in HD —
Long-time loved puzzles now powered up in gorgeously rendered graphics!
These tricky puzzles, designed by puzzle master Akira Tago, accompany a continuation of Professor Layton’s adventure, along with high-definition backgrounds and animation!
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— The Story —
After solving a multitude of curious conundrums, renowned archeologist Professor Layton receives a rather peculiar letter.
The sender of this letter is none other than his assistant Luke...but from 10 years in the future! "Future Luke" has found himself in quite a predicament. The London he knows and loves has been thrown into absolute chaos.
Initially thinking that Luke may have simply been pulling his leg with a harmless jest, the professor cannot help but recall the terrible events that occurred the previous week...
The start of which was an unveiling ceremony of mankind's first time machine, attended by many prominent figures from throughout the nation.
During a demonstration, the time machine went out of control and engulfed the audience in a terrible explosion.
Several of the attendees mysteriously vanished into thin air, including Prime Minister Bill Hawks.
Unable to shake the feeling that the time machine's explosion may somehow be connected, Professor Layton and Luke set off to the location mentioned in the letter, a clock shop on Midland Road in Baldwin, embarking on what might be the biggest mystery they have ever encountered.
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Game Features:
• The 3rd installment of the popular Layton Series
• Over 200 brain teasers, riddles, and logic puzzles designed by Akira Tago
• Beautifully remastered in HD for mobile devices
• Engaging mini-games that include a strange picture book, a toy car puzzle, and a package delivering parrot
• Offline play after initial download
• Playable in English, French, and Spanish
• Requires iOS 8.0 or higher (iPhone 4S, iPad 2, iPod Touch 5th Generation or higher)
Layton: Unwound Future HD is the high-definition mobile port of the third installment in the beloved Professor Layton series. After receiving a letter from his future apprentice, Professor Layton and Luke travel to a futuristic version of London to stop a catastrophic event. Solve over 200 puzzles including brain-teasers, riddles, and logic challenges. With beautifully remastered visuals and fully voiced cutscenes, this is the ultimate way to play a legendary adventure.
Remastered graphics in 1080p HD
Over 200 unique handcrafted puzzles
Epic time-traveling narrative
Full voice acting and animated cinematics
Save your hint coins for the late-game 'Puzzle Masters' at the end of each chapter. The early puzzles are designed to teach you the game's logic, but the finale requires intense precision.
Professor Layton and the Unwound Future: summary, featured guides, reviews, news, photos, and videos.
Game Rant - Thu Aug 28 2025
This reminds me of a puzzle... - From the late 2000s to the mid-2010s, my gaming experience was all about learning to become a gentleman.
Nintendo Life - Fri Jul 28 2023
All three of the original Professor Layton titles are finally available on the Play Store, thanks to the arrival of Layton: Unwound Future in HD.
Android Police - Sun Feb 28 2021
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
Next week will see the release of Professor Layton and the Unwound Future HD on mobile devices, so obviously developer Level-5 wants to...
TheGamer - Sun Feb 28 2021
Level-5 is a developer who has made some of my favourite games of all time. From the Professor Layton series of games and media to the 3DS...
The Boar - Mon Feb 28 2022
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
1-Up Mushroom for... Fantastic design and story, more accessible puzzles and hints, the largest amount of content yet-- both during and...
Nintendojo - Sat May 28 2011
Professor Layton is back in yet another adventure and this time he has to come to terms with a mystery involving time travelling.
Gamereactor UK - Tue Jun 28 2011
Considered the best in the franchise by fans, Unwound Future - or Lost Future for you Europeans - marks the very first time Layton fans were...
WhatCulture.com - Sun Jul 28 2024
Complete the 'Toy Car' courses to earn high-value Picarats. Lay down tracks strategically to collect every balloon on the map before reaching the goal.
While 'Unwound Future' stands on its own, it concludes the original trilogy, so playing 'Curious Village' and 'Diabolical Box' first will enhance the story's impact.