Adventure · 2009
Professor Layton and the Last Specter
In short: Professor Layton and the Last Specter is an Adventure game by LEVEL-5, released in 2009 on Nintendo. Critics rate it 84/100.
Last Specter is the fourth game in the Professor Layton series, and is a prequel that takes place three years before the first trilogy, detailing how Professor Layton met his apprentice, Luke Triton. The game includes over 170 puzzles. Professor Layton and the Last Specter also includes an additional role-playing game…
Key facts
- Released
- 26 November 2009
- Genre
- Adventure · Puzzle
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- Nintendo
- Studio
- LEVEL-5
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Critics
- Critics 84/100
Where to buy
Why play it
- A 2009 classic that aged well
- "Story" vibe
- Just right for a weekend
Frequently asked questions
Can you play Professor Layton and the Last Specter with friends?
No, Professor Layton and the Last Specter is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Professor Layton and the Last Specter on?
Professor Layton and the Last Specter is available on Nintendo.
Is Professor Layton and the Last Specter a good game?
Critics give it Critics 84/100.
What games are like Professor Layton and the Last Specter?
In the same spirit: Professor Layton and the Unwound Future, Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box and The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark.



