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M. Campassi's avatar

You know... I've been playing this game recently, but I stopped when I grabbed a copy of Shadow Labyrinth, so I can say that something seems off with this post. Hm...

This article reminds me of a simply wonderful puzzle… I believe the secret is that you were the robot all along, subtly mimicking the villagers’ segue style.

Is that the secret?

The Video Game Storyteller's avatar

Close, but I’m afraid not quite, my dear reader. You are right to say that the secret is linked to the segues, but it goes deeper than the segues themselves. Or, should I say, just beyond the segues themselves…

John Murphy's avatar

Thanks for the call out! I'm glad you enjoyed the post, it was a bittersweet one to write about due to my nostalgia for the game and then my old-man take on it today.

I have yet to delve into the Professor Layton series, but you make it sound compelling and interesting. I shall add it to my list!

The Video Game Storyteller's avatar

No worries - always happy to shout out Substack articles that I really enjoyed! And you should give Professor Layton a go, I think they're all on mobile now. If you like relaxing puzzle games layered with that signature Level-5 polish and charm, this one might be for you :)