The Professor Layton for Smash Ultimate support thread! See OP for where to meet us next after the boards close. Thank you for all your support!

[Hadokeyblade]

the pokemon fandom has been showing its nastier side recently, although from what i can remember peoples problems with gen 7 was the lack of gyms (mine was the one character) and with gen 8 a lot of them seemed to feel a lot better when they got the actual games, although people still had their complaints but for the most part they seem to calm down with all the really bitter and nasty people sticking to twitter

At this point the people with legitimate grievances with modern Pokemon have the stamped out by hordes of people who only play Pokemon for nostalgia and don't care about the actual quality of the games.

 

[amageish]

I think even Level-5 probably had a tongue in cheek fun with it by potentially basing those two Targent goons from Azran Legacy off the two goons from Lautrec.
I think Konami was even interested in a crossover with Lautrec and Layton if I recall but yeah, that more or less never came to pass, if Layton where to make it into Smash then he'd at least be able to interact with Snake and the Belmonts though.

Put Layton into Smash and release a Lautrec Mii Costume alongside him! You know, for all 5 of his fans out there.

 

[fogbadge]

At this point the people with legitimate grievances with modern Pokemon have the stamped out by hordes of people who only play Pokemon for nostalgia and don't care about the actual quality of the games.

hey not all of us are doing it because of nostalgia

 

[amageish]

Did You Know?
In 'Professor Layton and the Lost Future' the scientist Cuthbert speaks with a Scottish accent, while in 'Unwound Future' he has an American accent. pic.twitter.com/W1RRljBzHX

— Layton Series (@LaytonSeries) July 29, 2020

I hadn't realized this was a change! They really do have a lot of minor regional differences...

I generally don't like when people write out accents phonetically, but it comes across as kind of charming in Layton games for whatever reason...

 

[fogbadge]

Did You Know?
In 'Professor Layton and the Lost Future' the scientist Cuthbert speaks with a Scottish accent, while in 'Unwound Future' he has an American accent. pic.twitter.com/W1RRljBzHX

— Layton Series (@LaytonSeries) July 29, 2020

I hadn't realized this was a change! They really do have a lot of minor regional differences...

I generally don't like when people write out accents phonetically, but it comes across as kind of charming in Layton games for whatever reason...

thats not a scottish accent

not nearly enough swearing

 

[Curious Villager]

Did You Know?
In 'Professor Layton and the Lost Future' the scientist Cuthbert speaks with a Scottish accent, while in 'Unwound Future' he has an American accent. pic.twitter.com/W1RRljBzHX

— Layton Series (@LaytonSeries) July 29, 2020

I hadn't realized this was a change! They really do have a lot of minor regional differences...

I generally don't like when people write out accents phonetically, but it comes across as kind of charming in Layton games for whatever reason...

Oh I didn't realise that guy had a different accent between versions.
I do know that there are some line differences between the UK and US versions though (Flora for example makes A LOT MORE use of the CAPS LOCK in the US version for some reason....)

 

[fogbadge]

i suppose it makes sense for them to change more than just luke's voice

 

[GoodGrief741]

That's neat! Now I wonder if I should play the British versions of the Layton games. After all, they probably sound more authentic to the games' setting.

Though I could never get used to British Luke, to me he'll always sound like Lani Minella.

 

[amageish]

I ended up playing a mix of the American and British versions as that what was available at my local games stores (Curious Village, Pandora's Box, American Unwound Future, Specter's Call, then American versions of all the 3DS games).

I can't say I recalled too many differences when going from game to game, beyond Luke's voice and the usual differences of spelling/occasional-jargon? This does make me curious how many minor differences there were hidden throughout though... I also still want to go back to try London Life one day.

 

[Flyboy]

I specifically played Lost Future because I couldn't stand American Luke when I played Diabolical Box...really neat to see what other changes there were. It's fun to look at the DS era because adventure games like Another Code were changed a LOT when localized for US audiences, as seen by the title change to Trace Memory and the big script rewrites. Neat that it extended this far into Layton as well.

 

[GoodGrief741]

I specifically played Lost Future because I couldn't stand American Luke when I played Diabolical Box...really neat to see what other changes there were. It's fun to look at the DS era because adventure games like Another Code were changed a LOT when localized for US audiences, as seen by the title change to Trace Memory and the big script rewrites. Neat that it extended this far into Layton as well.

I was today years old when I learned that there's regional differences in Another Code/Trace Memory. Add that to the list of stuff to replay I guess.

 

[fogbadge]

I was today years old when I learned that there's regional differences in Another Code/Trace Memory. Add that to the list of stuff to replay I guess.

you should see the differences between spirit tracks and splatoon 1

 

[Flyboy]

I was today years old when I learned that there's regional differences in Another Code/Trace Memory. Add that to the list of stuff to replay I guess.

Absolutely massive ones at that. Another Code came out first in Europe and was both more accurate to the Japanese script (though it also had a lot of UK language, such as "sweets", etc) with things like the Dual Another System, the name itself, and more. Meanwhile, in the US, it was called Trace Memory and Ashley was distinctly sharper in her delivery and it was called the Dual Trace System/DTS, and a lot more differences as well. I'm sure there's a place that's collected them all.

I really wish the US had gotten Another Code R, or that it was easier to play it imported. But this isn't the Ashley or Kyle Hyde thread I suppose, not that those exist or are popular anymore with Cing shutting down and their spiriting. Anyway, yeah, it's super interesting, and a big reason why I play the Layton games' PAL versions when I can is because they feel more authentic that way.

 

[fogbadge]

I really wish the US had gotten Another Code R, or that it was easier to play it imported. But this isn't the Ashley or Kyle Hyde thread I suppose, not that those exist or are popular anymore with Cing shutting down and their spiriting. Anyway, yeah, it's super interesting, and a big reason why I play the Layton games' PAL versions when I can is because they feel more authentic that way.

i had one for ashley back in the smash 4 days

 

[King Sonnn DeDeDoo]

I really like this artwork this person made for the Layton art contest.

Here's my entry for #Layton3illustration! I was always enamored with the sense of mystery around Future Layton and the idea of him watching over Luke and Hershel from the Towering Pagoda. pic.twitter.com/NzVyDUCz3Z

— Christopher Aaron (@caaronart) July 30, 2020

We should post some of the art work we’ve seen peoples made for the contest! Or even just your favorite Layton related fan art in general.

 

[Curious Villager]

I specifically played Lost Future because I couldn't stand American Luke when I played Diabolical Box...really neat to see what other changes there were. It's fun to look at the DS era because adventure games like Another Code were changed a LOT when localized for US audiences, as seen by the title change to Trace Memory and the big script rewrites. Neat that it extended this far into Layton as well.

I suppose since adventures games tend to be pretty story heavy, that there needs to be some extra care to make sure that everything makes sense for different regions and all.

I know Lost Future had a number of regional differences, though I never really looked up onto the regional differences in other Layton games outside of certain puzzles, might be something worth looking into someday.

I really like this artwork this person made for the Layton art contest.

Here's my entry for #Layton3illustration! I was always enamored with the sense of mystery around Future Layton and the idea of him watching over Luke and Hershel from the Towering Pagoda. pic.twitter.com/NzVyDUCz3Z

— Christopher Aaron (@caaronart) July 30, 2020

We should post some of the art work we’ve seen peoples made for the contest! Or even just your favorite Layton related fan art in general.

That looks great, the fandom has definitely shared a lot of cool art for the game this month. Feel free to share them here if any of you like, just be sure to include a link back to the original artists.

 

[KirbyWorshipper2465]

Meanwhile, when Saburo Jinguji was first localized into Jake Hunter for the US by Aksys, the DS compilation game that was used for the effort had half of its entries left out for no reason and the localization tried to skew a little too much towards AA. A year later, a re-release was done with the rest of the compilation's games and a more sensible localization. It's a wonder they've managed to pull that off. It's been pick and choose for Jake Hunter exportations since then, as a steady cult classic.

 

[amageish]

Meanwhile, when Saburo Jinguji was first localized into Jake Hunter for the US by Aksys, the DS compilation game that was used for the effort had half of its entries left out for no reason and the localization tried to skew a little too much towards AA. A year later, a re-release was done with the rest of the compilation's games and a more sensible localization. It's a wonder they've managed to pull that off. It's been pick and choose for Jake Hunter exportations since then, as a steady cult classic.

I somehow hadn't heard of this franchise! I'm glad they were able to make their localizations work out though.

Now time to add it to my backlog... my very long backlog... my backlog which only gets longer over time... i should probably finish my mobile re-playthrough of Curious Village sometime...

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

I find it funny that the last tweet the Professor Layton series Twitter made was saying a true gentleman never poker Ace in the Hole until necessary. Maybe they ran out of trivia

 

[Curious Villager]

I find it funny that the last tweet the Professor Layton series Twitter made was saying a true gentleman never poker Ace in the Hole until necessary. Maybe they ran out of trivia

Why not do more "Meet X" posts?

They only did that with a handful of character I believe, mainly the ones from LMJ. Would have been nice to see more trivia posts based off various Layton characters.

We'll probably hear from them again once the results for the art contest are in.

This is funny and cute though.

Character designer Nagano has commented that the design for Claire in 'Professor Layton and the Lost Future / Unwound Future' is based on the wife of LEVEL-5's CEO. pic.twitter.com/CV3wpSvplK

— Layton Series (@LaytonSeries) August 3, 2020

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

Why not do more "Meet X" posts?

They only did that with a handful of character I believe, mainly the ones from LMJ. Would have been nice to see more trivia posts based off various Layton characters.

We'll probably hear from them again once the results for the art contest are in.

This is funny and cute though.

Oh that post, its equal parts cute and hella sad Playing with my heart

 

[fogbadge]

This is funny and cute though.

well that must have led to an awkward conversation

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

well that must have led to an awkward conversation

"Here is Laytons girlfriend"
"Can she look like my wife?"
"Escuse me-"
"My wife"

 

[fogbadge]

"Here is Laytons girlfriend"
"Can she look like my wife?"
"Escuse me-"
"My wife"

yeah that sounds awkward

 

[Curious Villager]

Probably yeah, but then again, this is Level-5 and their sense of humor, its far from the weirdest thing they've ever done.

Like the Layton manga, and Yo-Kai Watch in general.

Now that I think of it, wasn't the Boo inspired by someone's wife at Nintendo as well? Guess its just a Japan thing...

 

[fogbadge]

Like the Layton manga, and Yo-Kai Watch in general.

Now that I think of it, wasn't the Boo inspired by someone's wife at Nintendo as well? Guess its just a Japan thing...

yo-kai watch humour amuses me

oh yeah so they are

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

Probably yeah, but then again, this is Level-5 and their sense of humor, its far from the weirdest thing they've ever done.

Like the Layton manga, and Yo-Kai Watch in general.

Now that I think of it, wasn't the Boo inspired by someone's wife at Nintendo as well? Guess its just a Japan thing...

yeah, boo was inspired by Takashi Tezukas wife who was normal quiet and shy till she blew up at how much of time he spent was at work

 

[Curious Villager]

You know, I think Luke might potentially make for a pretty great premium Mii fighter costume since their proportions seem to check out and all.

Might be a fun way to get both Hershel and his apprentice playable into the roster in some way, especially if Level-5 where to get a mii fighter pack themed after them.

 

[fogbadge]

You know, I think Luke might potentially make for a pretty great premium Mii fighter costume since their proportions seem to check out and all.

Might be a fun way to get both Hershel and his apprentice playable into the roster in some way, especially if Level-5 where to get a mii fighter pack themed after them.

the idea of luke's head of any of the mii fighters is an odd image

 

[Curious Villager]

the idea of luke's head of any of the mii fighters is an odd image

I mean, I suppose the idea of seeing LukeHead or Sans Triton would be quite the image I guess...

But that would more or less happen with pretty much any Layton mii costume I suppose...

 

[fogbadge]

I mean, I suppose the idea of seeing LukeHead or Sans Triton would be quite the image I guess...

But that would more or less happen with pretty much any Layton mii costume I suppose...

not if it was just the outfit rather than one that mimics the style

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

damn, this art competition they are holding is long

 

[Garo]

Returning to the topic of regional differences for a moment, Miracle Mask has some interesting differences between the US and EU versions.

First, what is known as the Nautilus Chamber of Akbadain in the US version is called the Infinite Vault of Akbadain in the EU version.

Bronev's dialogue is also different, which somewhat alters his depiction between versions:

US: You still haven't found it, you incompetent fool.
EU: I take it you still haven't found it?

US: Oh well, as long as you're sorry, I suppose everything is fine. Get the mask.
EU: Apologies do not produce results. Get the mask. Is that clear?

US: It is perfect weather for a day of world domination. Trespassers! This site is now controlled by Targent.
EU: Trespassers! This site is now controlled by Targent, and we can't have you two blabbing about what you've seen.

US: Descole. Oh, Descole... tsktsktsk
EU: Descole. Oh, Descole...

 

[Curious Villager]

Results for the art contest are in, here are the winners. Congrats to the artists!

Professor Layton and the Lost Future: HD for Mobile INTERNATIONAL ART COMPETITION

10 years after its international release,Professor Layton and the Lost Future / Unwound Future is coming to mobile in breath-taking HD! We would like to celebrate this with an art competition of characters and scenes from the game that left an impression on you!

www.laytonseries.com

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

Results for the art contest are in, here are the winners. Congrats to the artists!

Professor Layton and the Lost Future: HD for Mobile INTERNATIONAL ART COMPETITION

10 years after its international release,Professor Layton and the Lost Future / Unwound Future is coming to mobile in breath-taking HD! We would like to celebrate this with an art competition of characters and scenes from the game that left an impression on you!

www.laytonseries.com

yo, those were some nice ass drawings

 

[amageish]

Results for the art contest are in, here are the winners. Congrats to the artists!

Professor Layton and the Lost Future: HD for Mobile INTERNATIONAL ART COMPETITION

10 years after its international release,Professor Layton and the Lost Future / Unwound Future is coming to mobile in breath-taking HD! We would like to celebrate this with an art competition of characters and scenes from the game that left an impression on you!

www.laytonseries.com

Holy moly; those are very impressive pieces of art.

A gold Layton card is also a pretty decent prize, all things considered...

 

[MattX20]

Results for the art contest are in, here are the winners. Congrats to the artists!

Professor Layton and the Lost Future: HD for Mobile INTERNATIONAL ART COMPETITION

10 years after its international release,Professor Layton and the Lost Future / Unwound Future is coming to mobile in breath-taking HD! We would like to celebrate this with an art competition of characters and scenes from the game that left an impression on you!

www.laytonseries.com

Grats to the winners

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

This one has to be my top fav

There was a problem fetching the tweet

 

[Curious Villager]

Come to think of it, I think the Layton series is the only one where Level-5 not only tries to release the games globally, but also does these international events like the world puzzle solving event, and now this art contest.

That's pretty cool, hopefully they will do more of these kind of events in the future. (once they get their stuff back together of course..)

 

[MattX20]

Come to think of it, I think the Layton series is the only one where Level-5 not only tries to release the games globally, but also does these international events like the world puzzle solving event, and now this art contest.

That's pretty cool, hopefully they will do more of these kind of events in the future. (once they get their stuff back together of course..)

It's their most successful/well known series so they would try to release them as often as they can