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!

[MattX20]

So here's an interview in regards to what Level-5's currently up to.


I guess their currently prioritizing this Manga-5 site they opened up recently, not sure what this may mean in the grand scheme of things, but hopefully it will help them gain a bit more revenue to stay afloat or something...

Every little bit helps

 

[amageish]

So here's an interview in regards to what Level-5's currently up to.


I guess their currently prioritizing this Manga-5 site they opened up recently, not sure what this may mean in the grand scheme of things, but hopefully it will help them gain a bit more revenue to stay afloat or something...

Well... You can't say they don't have big multimedia goals...

 

[Curious Villager]

Well... You can't say they don't have big multimedia goals...

Well, so long as their not turning every new manga IP they come up with there into a multimedia franchise and just leave it as a manga thing, then this manga site thing probably wouldn't hurt, hopefully...

Though looking through it, I wouldn't mind them doing a Layton manga spin off for it one day. I mean, they apparently have an Inazuma Eleven one over there...

 

[MattX20]

Just 3 pages to go before page 100. We're really close now

 

[fogbadge]

Well... You can't say they don't have big multimedia goals...

certainly after 5 yo-kai watch movies

 

[MattX20]

Well, what was the last Layton game you've played recently? The last game I've played was Layton's Mystery Journey on the Switch

 

[GoodGrief741]

I replayed Curious Village and Unwound Future last year, don't remember in what order though.

 

[fogbadge]

Well, what was the last Layton game you've played recently? The last game I've played was Layton's Mystery Journey on the Switch

not sure, probably millionaire's conspiracy on 3ds

 

[amageish]

Well, what was the last Layton game you've played recently? The last game I've played was Layton's Mystery Journey on the Switch

Same as you... I did get Curious Village's IOS port as well, but haven't done that for the other ports yet...

 

[Curious Villager]

Well, what was the last Layton game you've played recently? The last game I've played was Layton's Mystery Journey on the Switch

Lost Future HD pretty much.
Before that was Pandora's Box HD and Layton's Mystery Journey Switch last year.


Also forgot to mention, Level-5 celebrated their 22nd anniversary late last month.

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Something something here's to them being around for many years to come.. or to at least see their 25th...

 

[fogbadge]

Lost Future HD pretty much.
Before that was Pandora's Box HD and Layton's Mystery Journey Switch last year.


Also forgot to mention, Level-5 celebrated their 22nd anniversary late last month.




Something something here's to them being around for many years to come.. or to at least see their 25th...

anyone know whos that below oliver, to the left of jibanyan and the left of snack world?

 

[Curious Villager]

anyone know whos that below oliver, to the left of jibanyan and the left of snack world?

I think its a creature from Fantasy Life..

 

[fogbadge]

I think its a creature from Fantasy Life..

well youve got a better idea than i do

 

[Curious Villager]

well youve got a better idea than i do

I'm not too well versed in the game myself, but its the one notable Level-5 title missing from this otherwise.

Unless you count Mighty Number 9, but that one being missing is a bit more... understandable...

 

[amageish]

anyone know whos that below oliver, to the left of jibanyan and the left of snack world?

It's the Napdragon from Fantasy Life! It's a dragon you encounter towards the start of the game, but it spawns napping so it's not aggressive unless you decide to attack it (which I wouldn't advise doing in the early game because... it's a dragon).

Now, as for why they chose to represent Fantasy Life with a dragon enemy over, say, the Navi equivalent Flutter (or Yuelia)... Uh... I don't know. I guess it makes for visual contrast with a casual dragon?

 

[fogbadge]

It's the Napdragon from Fantasy Life! It's a dragon you encounter towards the start of the game, but it spawns napping so it's not aggressive unless you decide to attack it (which I wouldn't advise doing in the early game because... it's a dragon).

Now, as for why they chose to represent Fantasy Life with a dragon enemy over, say, the Navi equivalent Flutter (or Yuelia)... Uh... I don't know. I guess it makes for visual contrast with a casual dragon?

ok thanks

 

[MattX20]

Lost Future HD pretty much.
Before that was Pandora's Box HD and Layton's Mystery Journey Switch last year.


Also forgot to mention, Level-5 celebrated their 22nd anniversary late last month.




Something something here's to them being around for many years to come.. or to at least see their 25th...

The company's been around for 22 years now? Interesting

 

[KirbyWorshipper2465]

Bit sweet to acknowledge Megaton Musashi, even though the game has yet to be released.

At least the anime should theoretically air next year...

 

[MattX20]

Bit sweet to acknowledge Megaton Musashi, even though the game has yet to be released.

At least the anime should theoretically air next year...

Speaking of anime, the Layton anime finished earlier this year didn't it? It's surprising the anime wasn't licensed for the West like the Ace Attorney series was

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

Speaking of anime, the Layton anime finished earlier this year didn't it? It's surprising the anime wasn't licensed for the West like the Ace Attorney series was

Tbh, the anime didnt start getting good until Layton and Luke actually showed up
Then at the end Alfendi, Laytons son made an appearance. Thats the most positive thing I could say tbh

 

[Curious Villager]

Speaking of anime, the Layton anime finished earlier this year didn't it? It's surprising the anime wasn't licensed for the West like the Ace Attorney series was

I think it has gotten a German localization if I recall correctly, don't know where else in Europe it received one if any.

A bit of a shame it went down the same path as the Layton manga did though...

I think Level-5 might have been more willing to take more chances if it was Hershel on the leading role over his quite less beloved daughter..
At least he got like 5 episodes dedicated to him I suppose, I wonder how those did ratings wise compared to the rest of the show...

 

[MattX20]

I think it has gotten a German localization if I recall correctly, don't know where else in Europe it received one if any.

A bit of a shame it went down the same path as the Layton manga did though...

I think Level-5 might have been more willing to take more chances if it was Hershel on the leading role over his quite less beloved daughter..
At least he got like 5 episodes dedicated to him I suppose, I wonder how those did ratings wise compared to the rest of the show...

Hmm...I see

 

[KirbyWorshipper2465]

With any luck, maybe Discotek might license the Layton anime someday, they tend to go after stuff that's left on the side by other licensers.

 

[Curious Villager]

Welp, if the whole Smash DLC thing doesn't work out for us, then I guess we can always hope for Layton to make a guest appearance into Puyo Puyo, right laddies?

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In all seriousness, would be neat to see the Layton series crossover with another puzzler like Puyo Puyo one day, I think Katrielle and Arle meeting up would be quite fun to see...

 

[fogbadge]

Welp, if the whole Smash DLC thing doesn't work out for us, then I guess we can always hope for Layton to make a guest appearance into Puyo Puyo, right laddies?

only the laddies?

 

[MattX20]

Welp, if the whole Smash DLC thing doesn't work out for us, then I guess we can always hope for Layton to make a guest appearance into Puyo Puyo, right laddies?



In all seriousness, would be neat to see the Layton series crossover with another puzzler like Puyo Puyo one day, I think Katrielle and Arle meeting up would be quite fun to see...

That would be an interesting crossover for sure

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

Welp, if the whole Smash DLC thing doesn't work out for us, then I guess we can always hope for Layton to make a guest appearance into Puyo Puyo, right laddies?



In all seriousness, would be neat to see the Layton series crossover with another puzzler like Puyo Puyo one day, I think Katrielle and Arle meeting up would be quite fun to see...

Ngl, that would make me buy puyo puyo

 

[Noler_Mass]

boo layton I want Phoenix now

 

[MattX20]

boo layton I want Phoenix now

...why did you come to the Layton thread to boo him, dude? Layton's a good series too you know

 

[Noler_Mass]

cuz space is limited yo, this game is cutthroat

also 0% likelihood they both make it in

 

[Noler_Mass]

Screw Professor BETAn

All my homies want Phoenix Wright: ALPHA ACE attorney

 

[Curious Villager]

> Its another Layton vs Phoenix episode.

I mean, Layton should really be the least of Phoenix's concerns when he has bigger fish to deal with that is his fellow Capcom buddies like Dante and Monster Hunter etc that may out prioritize him.

Layton is owned by a completely different company and its not like the appearance of Joker stopped us from receiving two more RPG guys in the same fighters pass. Or even two fighting game characters relatively close to each other.

Not to mention the fact that Layton and Phoenix don't even really share the same genre to begin with, what with the former being a puzzle adventure series and the other being a visual novel adventure series..

Never understood why there is this seemingly bad blood between the two just because they had a crossover game once but oh well...

 

[MattX20]

I mean, Layton should really be the least of Phoenix's concerns when he has bigger fish to deal with that is his fellow Capcom buddies like Dante and Monster Hunter etc that may out prioritize him.

Layton is owned by a completely different company and its not like the appearance of Joker stopped us from receiving two more RPG guys in the same fighters pass. Or even two fighting game characters relatively close to each other.

Not to mention the fact that Layton and Phoenix don't even really share the same genre to begin with, what with the former being a puzzle adventure series and the other being a visual novel adventure series..

Never understood why there is this seemingly bad blood between the two just because they had a crossover game once but oh well...

I liked both characters, so there's no real reason to have a rivalry

 

[Curious Villager]

I liked both characters, so there's no real reason to have a rivalry

Same here, I'd be more than happy to see Phoenix make it into Smash, even if Layton ends up missing the boat, since he's another favourite character of mine.

I personally don't see any reason for these two to have a rivalry, especially if it ends up being completely pointless in the end...

 

[amageish]

Welp, if the whole Smash DLC thing doesn't work out for us, then I guess we can always hope for Layton to make a guest appearance into Puyo Puyo, right laddies?



In all seriousness, would be neat to see the Layton series crossover with another puzzler like Puyo Puyo one day, I think Katrielle and Arle meeting up would be quite fun to see...

Hey, I can use this meme I made a second time!

I am unironically thinking we may get some crossover characters, though I am expecting they'd be crossovers within SEGA... Layton in the Puyo artystyle does sound super cute though...

 

[MattX20]

Hey, I can use this meme I made a second time!

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I am unironically thinking we may get some crossover characters, though I am expecting they'd be crossovers within SEGA... Layton in the Puyo artystyle does sound super cute though...

That would be pretty cool

 

[Curious Villager]

Hey, I can use this meme I made a second time!

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I am unironically thinking we may get some crossover characters, though I am expecting they'd be crossovers within SEGA... Layton in the Puyo artystyle does sound super cute though...

Yeah if there are any crossovers, it will most likely be within Sega's own quarters like Sonic and all.

But yeah, it would be pretty cool to see the likes of Layton or Lip from Panel de Pon make a guest appearance though, as highly unlikely as that may be...

 

[fogbadge]

cuz space is limited yo, this game is cutthroat

but this forum isnt

 

[amageish]

Yeah if there are any crossovers, it will most likely be within Sega's own quarters like Sonic and all.

But yeah, it would be pretty cool to see the likes of Layton or Lip from Panel de Pon make a guest appearance though, as highly unlikely as that may be...

Yeah, they've already got Sonic items coming as preorder bonuses, so I wouldn't be shocked to see Sonic himself getting in as a "Hey, western fans, recall when you liked this game with Sonic? It has Sonic again!" pitch (maybe a TGA announcement for max western viewership?). The Japanese mobile game has also done a lot of SEGA collabs, so they have art already ready if they wanted to do it....

Layton or Lip would be amazing though. It'd be fun to have a "You put a puzzle game in my puzzle game mixed with my puzzle game" moment...

 

[Noler_Mass]

I mean, Layton should really be the least of Phoenix's concerns when he has bigger fish to deal with that is his fellow Capcom buddies like Dante and Monster Hunter etc that may out prioritize him.

hey man, don’t come at me with your solid logic, I was trying to bait you

anyway, I feel Layton and Phoenix get in each others way more than Hero and Byleth or Terry and Min-Min, because the genres that they represent are much less conducive to a fighting game like smash.

there’s little doubt that both Phoenix and Layton would have unconventional, task based movesets (think Isabelle). I just find it unlikely that they’d put two unconventional detective-esque characters with a history together in the same pass. That means bitter rivals they are!

But you definitely have a point by saying Dante, Monster Hunter, Amaterasu, or Leon Kennedy stand as a bigger threat to Phoenix’s inclusion.