Beta64 - Professor Layton and the Curious Village

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The Professor Layton series is one I hold very dear to my heart. I absolutely love it. The puzzles are challenging, the characters are quirky, and the story is amazing. But all of this was originally never going to be. Layton and his apprentice Luke weren't a part of Curious Village until well into development. And on this episode of Beta64, you're going to learn all about how this game was being created.
Enjoy!
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[@unnameablename]

Layton's face in the early version of the first cutscene is hilarious

[@floralreads3601]

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[@magentasky234]

[: D ]

[@edwheezer6231]

D E R P

[@StarbitO]

mans rly said :D

[@FixTheWi-Fi]

FINALLY someone covers Professor Layton in some manner!

[@Xaibo_Red]

The wierd dragon thing is a dragon quest monster

[@Xaibo_Red]

More specifically, it's a imp dragonquest.wikia.com/wiki/Imp_(Dragon_Quest_III)

[@243]

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[@Bulba413]

The old link doesn't work because the page was deleted here is a new version that works:dragonquest.wikia.com/wiki/Imp

[@TotalMK]

When Curious Village first came out in Australia, we got the North American cover, then later on down the track it was upgraded to the European (hat) version.

[@TotalMK]

I still have both with the Australian PG rating on them.

[@TheGloriousLobsterEmperor]

Strange, I only ever saw the European version of the cover, not the American version. But either way, I'm glad they upgraded it to the European version, I think I prefer it honestly.

[@idontgiveafuckgivemeadminb8681]

Remember playing this on my DSI and I remember always begging my parents to help me lol

[@alcinado2072]

Exactly the same for me, even for the console version ! x)

[@aidanthegamer5]

Truthfully, I love the Layton series a lot. I myself have only played five of the games in the series (Curious Village actually not being one of them), but I do love all the games that I have played. It really is a fantastic series, with the OST, the cutscenes, the characters, and the stories, and it's interesting to think that, had it not been for licensing issues, this series would have never come to.

[@aidanthegamer5]

Well, that was uncalled for.

[@aidanthegamer5]

Again, entirely uncalled for.

[@FiveCats.]

really nigga

[@nesu5869]

It's a troll.

[@Mad-Box]

lets just hope the new one they work on is good (lady layton. even tho i already miss the main cast IF they dont appear there...)

[@TheSBled]

It's a shame the series ended. I'll miss Luke and the Professor T-T

[@twidgetron328]

There is hope left! Another game is being developed, supposedly about his Daughter.

[@caffeine_headache]

There was also another spin-off for mobile, but it's less Laytonesque, and more like Ace Attorney.

[@Ekraelum]

Lady Layton comes out this year, and you have Layton Brothers in mobile devices!

[@ElifSinim]

But hey! We got the crossover with Ace Attorney

[@mandy8566]

I got back here because I just finished the mobile version of the curious village 😂

[@Ben-do1bf]

The "Dragon like thing" is actually an imp from Dragon Quest

[@evillord476]

that's what I was thinking as well, though it looks poorly photoshopped out of some white background.

[@armenianjedi1335]

Phoenix Wright=underrated father franchise

[@raskr8137]

I mean, they had a crossover...

[@teipeu9033]

You didn't cry during Pandora's box? Monster.

[@SudoWoofie]

i almost cried at the end of pandoras ( where i live, its called Diabolical Box ) box, but when he said he cried in unwound future... in in chapter 4... im worried

[@elllie6823]

A personal favourite

[@alycatsol4683]

@@SudoWoofie You should be.

[@bernardorodrigues8035]

@@SudoWoofie Worried? (I haven't see and play the game yet... Soooo yeah xd)

[@bsd616xd]

Surprised you didn't add the concept art that can be found in the bonus section. The concepts for Professor Layton and Luke were very interesting, and the original designs for Flora and Bruno make me wonder what the original concept story was gonna be.

[@tychoderkommentator2989]

I love the European Box art so much :) I think it has some nostalgic reasons, but it is so sleek and elegant, I think it is simply perfect.

[@b.j.stewart7200]

If you didn't cry at least once during unwound future, you're a fucking monster

[@killjoy5861]

B.J. Stewart I heard this was the best. So I save it for last. When Claire died I was crying. I didn't think it could get worse. Then Luke left. And Clive... he was insane. I feel empty without these games.

[@madztheidiot]

And also the ending of curious village, godamnit I had no idea a puzzle game about tophat wearing gentlemen was gonna make me cry

[@Argletrough]

Game 3 is called 'Lost Future' in UK; they pulled a 'Sorcerer's Stone' with the American Title.

[@peterkorman77]

That’s happened with every game from the first one until Miracle Mask launched

[@ofarra9588]

Actually, they pulled a "Sorcerer's Stone" with the European title (I know the metaphor doesn't work quite as well). Like most games, they came out in north america before the PAL version, so technically Diabolical Box, Unwound Future, and Last Specter are the 'original' names (I actually think the first two UK names were a bit strange and bad but Spectre's Call is definitely the superior title in that case)

[@angelic5374]

Thanks a ton for this video. I can tell how much effort you've put into making it. It was quite fun to watch. Thank you.

[@sashazephiria3869]

I'm a big fan of the Layton series, yet you still managed to make me learn new things about the game :D !

[@EdomondSanz]

I wish you had talked about the puzzle differences betwen regions, but well, I loved this video anyways. Keep doing them, they're great x3

[@KaienSander10Official]

+Beta64 THIS IS SUCH A GOOD GAME! I have so many memory's of this game! I REALLY enjoyed this video! Also you deserve WAY MORE SUBSCRIBERS than you have right now! Just look at the quality of the video! You are one of my favorite youtubers!

[@Shelltoast]

Amazing video once again! Keep up the good work!

[@Beta64]

Thanks! :)

[@victorquadros1428]

I love this channel and the content. It's so relaxing and informative.

[@kimmysqueaks276]

Always loved level 5 games that music. I fell in love with this game at the title screen alone. Layton's theme brought me back to dark cloud 2. I remember playing Layton and watching the cutscenes thinking WOW this is really good animation for the ds! Great video man!

[@celine.nm888]

that box actually made me buy this game.. 😂😂😂

[@ShinySwalot]

Omg, I love this game. And this video was made on my birthday

[@dommitchell4319]

With the boxarts, you missed how australia got a whole jumble of different boxarts. My copy of Curious Village has the American Boxart but edited to fit Australia's age ratings on it, but when it came to Pandora's Box and The Lost Future, we got the European boxart, just edited to fit in the slimmer black cases that the majority of NDS games came in over here, whereas Europe has thicker clear cases. But then when Last Specter came out we got the American boxart again just edited like Curious Village, and THEN when Curious Village was re-released we got the European boxart to fit with the rest of the original trilogy. It's a complete mess.

[@yesicalicht4882]

BOX IS BOX.

[@sageofanys3476]

Ah, this just makes me want to marathon the series again!

[@ZeldaXlover14]

Awesome video! Thank you for making it, I adore the Layton series

[@robertbrookes2000]

Judging by my profile pic, I think you can tell I adore the Professor Layton series. In fact, the Curious Village was my first ever videogame, and I've never stopped loving it. I'm glad that Beta64 has recognised what a great series it is.

[@alex985]

I felt like I was the only one who knew these games exist

[@jitsauce522]

Really? If they we're that underrated it wouldn't have 8 games under it's belt would it? No. This reminds me of a puzzle!

[@ZackRoome]

Finding things the beta versions of games. That's what a gentleman does.

[@calofc01s]

You're one of my fav KZbinrs

[@Beta64]

Thanks so much! Means a lot to me. :)

[@spearmintlatios9047]

+Beta64 you make some quality videos! Try and do one on pokemon colosseum/pokemon XD if theres any good bits on them. Pretty obscure games. :)

[@averagechannelname9969]

I adore your Omori-esque PFP!!!

[@GlaceonIcy471]

i really like this channel, i love seeing how games were when they were announced

[@sojiro856]

And the animated scenes where done by animation studio P.A. Works which is also known for shows like: Angel Beats!, True Tears, Shiro Bako, and Charlotte.

[@kimzee59]

I've always loved the professor layton games. i still remeber when i played my first layton game, the spectre's call, and since then i have been hooked.

[@SwordofAslan]

A true gentleman makes an awesome video about the origins of Prof. Layton. ;)

[@camnoger6458]

OMFG THIS WAS MY FAVOURITE GAME WHEN I WAS 10!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH BETA64

[@2200Gill]

Awesome video! Glad I found this channel! Just wanted to point out that the devil bat monster thing is actually a monster from the Dragon Quest series called an Imp. It makes sense for that to be in there as a filler as Level 5 were the developers behind both Dragon Quest VIII and IX. EDIT: Noticed a lot of people have already pointed it out further down, whoops. Subbed! Looking forward to more.

[@brandonrobinson6402]

These videos have so much quality!

[@Choochookyu]

Thanks Beta64 for covering on of my favorite games 😊

[@TheIcefreeze]

I remember seeing the poster for this game at Walmart when I was little and I could just tell that it looked like a very high quality game. Unfortunatly I never got around to playing it or any games in the series but maybe some day I will.

[@SP_Jelly]

Did you ever get a Layton game?

[@jtormusic4714]

You've just earned yourself another subscriber!

[@hateorcreatecreate8189]

Omg I have been dreaming for someone to do that. You are now one of my favourite you tubers!

[@MetalPopka]

Beta 64: Kingdom Hearts

[@jjfarmer16]

YESSSSS.

[@oneish7454]

+discopainwheel99 yes, "nigga"

[@RineYFD]

Yes.

[@toastservant9542]

THE BRONIES ARE COMINGGGG

[@T1duzz]

He should do it around the time KH 2.8 releases for the biggest attention!

[@deseijas]

This was a really good video! I suddenly now have the urge to replay the curious village and maybe get back into professor Layton. (I stopped after the 2nd game, because I was a kid and didn't have money to buy games)

[@JuanAguilar-sl9ow]

i never even heard of professor layton franchise at all but thanks to beta64 i know it now and thanks for the trivia by the way this video is very cool

[@snowstormgaming6525]

Hey Beta 64, I have always loved Easter eggs and secrets I found out inside games. I used to play lots of video games with my brother and we would laugh so hard when we found a glitch or Easter egg and that's one of the main reasons I played games like super Mario 64 and banjo kazooie and so I really enjoy the content your creating I hope you keep it up and keep doing whatever you do because your doing it great!😆

[@Beta64]

+SnowStorm Gaming 😊 Thanks

[@johanian4948]

A game series that opened my eyes! Thank you for making this!

[@metalex64]

+discopaintwheel99 Can you please stop saying that on every comment please? You're annoying and not funny.

[@NeilMen]

+Dick Gumshoe Best thing to do is ignore him. He does it so people react. Finebros: Did I hear react!?

[@metalex64]

GamingTrow Well, now I gotta pay FineBros because I reacted to a troll xD

[@alex161]

Great video. That's the reason why I subscribed to this channel. Keep up the good work. You could make a video about phoenix wright, that would be great !

[@Nickun_]

Thank you for another excellent video :)

[@CreativeSteve69]

your one on my favorite KZbinrs Andrew. 😊 glad to part of it and your KZbin family.

[@Beta64]

Thanks again for the donation, man! :)

[@CreativeSteve69]

Your very welcome my pleasure. 😊

[@andrewkuder4159]

+Beta64 So apparently I have the same name as you...

[@pixelbit9276]

They actually made a HD remake of this game on mobile.

[@miacoco8544]

Please do more reviews of professor Layton!! I loved this one!!

[@RobinE_Art]

That "dragon thing" is an Imp from Dragon Quest

[@Mr.Ltastic]

Nice video as always Beta64!

[@charizaro2]

Aaaa, it's me Ren, I almost forgot about the donation and then I saw my name up there. ;v; Happy to help, you're one of my favorite KZbinrs so both causes were good. Happy to see Professor Layton chosen too, its such a good game.

[@Hisho30]

Hey, Beta64. This is one of your backers here, and this has been quite a work on the Professor Layton series. I have seen and heard about this series, but I wasn't quite associated with it yet, but thanks to your video, I would consider thinking of getting a copy to try for myself. Even though my vote wasn't that popular to overcome this, but overall, great video. Keep up the hard work on your next project.

[@Beta64]

+Gerardo Gonzalez I really appreciate the donation, and I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. :)

[@steampunk7104]

I have nearly all of the professor layton games

[@Lilli_B]

Nice vid! I need to look into this series.

[@Lilli_B]

discopainwheel99 Knew it!

[@pluto1310]

This showed up in my recommended the day after I did an all night Layton session.

[@pantomimette]

I feel like replaying some Professor Layton games now

[@gtabro1337]

And then the Diabolical Box came and it became one of my favourite games ever, the story was playing perfectly on the thin line between reality and impossible whereas the other Laytons were going to the impossible part a bit too much.

[@MarcoDToon]

Nigga Layton 2 is probabily the most unrealistic one -_-

[@askuser]

@@MarcoDToon Let's see... In the first one, everyone was a robot. In the third, Layton's dead girlfriend comes back to life, in the fourth, there's a golden garden, on the fifth there's a mask that let you do miracles, on the sixth there's an ancient-futuristic "race" and on the crossover... Just... Let's not talk about that. The second one is the most realistic one! A box that contains a gas that makes people hallucinate they're worst fear! Something similar could be done in reality. (Expect the fear bit)

[@zeldagurl1300]

Unwound Future also made me cry for the record. So many feels!

[@CASAROME]

Hey, Beta64! I've been wondering, how long does it take for you to make a video? Thank you for producing amazing and high quality content! :D

[@Beta64]

It takes me about a 3-4 weeks. I do all the research, script writing, recording, and video editing myself. And no problem! Thank you! :)

[@jcdasandoval]

+Beta64 plz plz plz do luigi's mansion dark moon next

[@avidenaro6612]

I was told that there's a new professor layton game coming out next year

[@lumishark]

Avi Denaro Lady Layton.

[@mechashadow]

It's so interesting when ideas fall through to come up with much greater concepts. I'm so glad it wasn't just a brain age clone, I knew that was why it was started. But not how close to it, that it was meant to be..

[@freegameLP]

Okay, you got me, I reeeealy have to replay these games

[@jeremyzorek]

+Beta64 Nice vid! Glad we could help!

[@LordAethrod]

Ive never really been into the Prof Layton games maybe its time I check some of them out

[@lpnp9477]

Man all I want is another Layton VS Ace Attorney. I love that game so much. Great video here! I love seeing the development process of games. It's like indirectly picking a developer's brain.

[@time2draw]

i love professor layton and the curious village and the music is asome

[@monadopower9190]

yay new beta64 video! I love you!

[@linko.mp3]

+discopainwheel99 SHUT UP SPAMMER

[@andre_601]

I LOVE this game! I almost have all of them, except the 3DS-Versions...

[@jasmine-ruff-puff9951]

I thought Curious Village was story and character free when I picked it up on clearance. I was definitely not expecting to fall in love with the series that day.

[@robertodasilva4801]

I need to play the rest of these games. I only have curious village but my sisters played Pandora's box

[@sunnyhailey]

Always exciting to see another Beta64 video in my subscriptions! They're always quite interesting, as I love seeing how games change throughout their development. Do you think you could make a video based on Fire Emblem Fates? Because I'm really into that game right now.

[@rhiannonsieg2775]

I need to play this game again

[@ferencreszegi1669]

Awesome video as always. It would be Nice if you did One on the Phoenix wright series.

[@Pheuw]

the small demon/dragon place holder for npc conversations is an imp enemy from the dragon quest series .

[@eljoagames]

Good work!

[@someonenamedgabby]

I never even played a game in this series, I NEVER EVEN KNEW THIS SERIES EXISTED!

[@tonybarde2572]

Greatest Puzzle series ever

[@Spherix3]

Gotta love onett's theme :P earthbound will never die

[@andreavila6610]

I too cried - a lot - in the ending of Lost Future. But it was not my first time, as I cried in the ending of Pandora's Box too.

[@GIRru11]

I haven't grown up playing Professor Layton very much, but It was also one of my first 3ds games. Which reminds me I still have to finish Miracle Mask Azran Legacy

[@krazeetobi]

Oh my lord, finally a video that to me is very interesting. Piques my interest... Nah, but keep up the work, Beta64! My fav franchise!

[@BelowAveragePodcast]

Woah thats so freaky, I just started playing this game a couple hours ago. O.o

[@loreleiloriestone9179]

Professor Layton! My childhood!

[@GrimlyBitz]

holy crap, i love your theme, it's Onett's theme

[@teambltt]

Unwound Future is the only Layton title I have ever owned. But it holds first place on the 3DS' daily log for average play time. I wish I could do the last section of the game again because it was so impressive. I loved the game.

[@SuperLegendOf364]

Y'know, I've always held off on getting into Prof Layton since I'm not that great at puzzles, but after hearing how casual it is, I might just get it.

[@SP_Jelly]

Oh it's a great series. Only Layton game I've ever gotten is Miracle Mask on 3DS.

[@gferrol118]

10:56 idk why, but that second Layton picture is so funny to me

[@GoblinUptheLoftInsulationFoam]

At 10.54 the first imagine of layton cracks me up

[@iimZeon]

I played one of his gamez, forgot which one, but I cried at the ending uuughh

[@escaperoutebritish]

I'm sure everybody's said it, but it's a Dragon Quest enemy, and it looks like it was ripped wholesale.

[@voodooopaque6357]

you did a splendid job on this i can see the hard effort you put in your videos and keep up the good work! by the way you think you could do Kirby 64?

[@KingCalumari]

Professor Layton Unwound Future is also the first game I cried while playing! Glad I wasn't the only one. Just curious, was it the final cutscene when Claire has to leave Layton that made you cry? That what made me. Anyways, this video was awesome and I now really wanna play some Professor Layton.

[@lunardancer6047]

In Australia, we got the game with both the American and European covers. I actually have both as I when I lent my original copy to a childhood friend who never gave it back, so although I now have both boxes but only one game.

[@gamefoun]

6:41 now that you mentioned patapon 3, it would be cool if you made a video about one or all games in patapon series, i love those games :)

[@jacklobb3510]

this game should be a film imo

[@Mackenzie_EV]

This is by FAR one of the MOST underrated game series i've ever played. Which is weird, cause this series is fucking awesome. Also, do you plan on doing the other games as well?

[@Kamexe]

Layton and the cursed box or whatever i played some years ago and then wrote a short story for it in like grade 5

[@LB_]

10:15 lol, "Look at the animation on the DS"!

[@tfirehead]

@4:14 The puzzle uou get here will always be engraved on my mind. Few things have made me feel so foolish.