Gaming to Go: Professor Layton and the Curious Village (p3)
Amazon even has Layton for five dollars off right now, so what are you waiting for? Yes, the puzzles are difficult, but the fantastic graphics and charming storyline complement them well, so there's really no reason not to pick it up. Unless you hate puzzles. In which case you disappoint me greatly.
If you're willing to give it a shot, though, you'll definitely be rewarded. Professor Layton and the Curious Village is a perfect way to pass the minutes whether you're on the road or sitting comfortably at home, so I'd heartily recommend it to anyone wanting to work through a few brain exercises while we all wait patiently for the sequels.
Ready for the stats?
Sleep time: Layton doesn't pause the game whenever you close the lid, but nor does it really need to, so that's pretty forgivable.
Load time: Around forty seconds to resume a saved game, though that number will likely go up depending on how far you are into the plot. Layton shows a "Story so far" segment to remind you of what happened during your last play, so the seconds aren't wasted by any stretch of the means.
Play time: This one depends entirely on that thing between your ears. Some puzzles will fly by in an instant, but some of the later challenges -- and some of the unlockable puzzles -- can get just a wee bit difficult.
