# Layton: Curious Village in HD

> The Original Puzzle Game

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1361524540](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1361524540)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1361524540`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Level-5 Inc.
- **Category:** Adventure
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (314 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.5
- **Last updated:** 2022-06-06
- **First published:** 2018-09-25
- **Size:** 695 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/layton-curious-village-in-hd/id1361524540)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.level5.co.jp/about/en/privacy.html](https://www.level5.co.jp/about/en/privacy.html)

## Description

Awarded Best Handheld Game of 2008, Layton: Curious Village in HD brings the beloved puzzle-adventure to mobile with a digitally remastered presentation and new, never-before-seen animated cutscenes. With over 17 million copies sold, this edition preserves the charming storytelling and mind-bending challenges that launched the Layton legacy.

As Professor Layton and his apprentice Luke, explore the village of St. Mystere in search of the Golden Apple. The game features 100+ brain teasers designed by Akira Tago, including slide and matchstick puzzles, solved through dialogue and exploration. It includes offline play and delivers a timeless, story-driven puzzle experience.

## Rankings

- #87,189 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, Layton: Curious Village in HD on iOS is a faithful, visually striking, and puzzle-rich revival of a beloved DS classic. Fans praise the engaging puzzles, nostalgic storytelling, and high-quality graphics/sound in a portable package with good value. However, recurring issues temper the experience: iOS audio problems, an iPad portrait-only limitation, occasional crashes/save-resume hiccups, puzzle input bugs, and slow dialogue pacing. Addressing these would broaden the title’s appeal for both longtime fans and newcomers.

### Pros

- Puzzles are engaging, varied, and mind-stimulating; they challenge you without feeling unsolvable.
- Nostalgic, warm story with charming characters and atmosphere that fans remember from DS/3DS.
- Stunning HD graphics and polished audio—music and voice work are high quality, with adjustable volume.
- Faithful mobile port that preserves the Layton experience and offers good value, including bundle options for long playtime.
- Touch controls translate well to mobile and the interface supports smooth, responsive interaction.

### Cons

- Audio issues on iOS (no sound, volume problems, or needing to change system settings to hear anything).
- iPad is stuck in portrait mode with no landscape option.
- Stability problems like occasional crashes or being kicked out, plus difficulty resuming from where you left off.
- Puzzle input bugs (some puzzles or inputs not recognized, such as certain keyboard entries or 1/X format).
- Dialogue pacing can be slow, requiring extensive tapping to advance the story.

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