| Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask
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| Platform
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Nintendo 3DS
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| Release Date(s)
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JP26th February 2011
NA 28th October 2012
AU27th October 2012
EU 26th October 2012
Plus Version (JP)6th February 2013
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| Developer(s)
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LEVEL-5
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| Genre
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Adventure/Puzzle
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| Mode
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Single Player
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| Ratings
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All Ages 'A' (CERO)
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Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask is the fifth game in the Professor Layton series and the second in the second trilogy in the series. The game features the series protagonist Professor Hershel Layton and his apprentice Luke Triton, being a prequel to the events of Curious Village and set after the events of Last Specter. Players are able to get hold of a daily puzzle given out everyday for a whole year via Nintendo WFC.
Professor Layton and Luke arrive at Monte d'Or on the request of Layton's old school friend Angela Ledore. There has been trouble there recently because of the Masked Gentleman, a man who used the power of the mask he wore to terrorize the city people. It is said that the mask has the power to grant wishes of those who own it.
Another curious mystery is revealed, one that happened in Professor Layton's past. Randall Ascot's disappearance in the Akbadain Ruins has sparked curiosity among the Mask.
Can the Masked Gentleman's true identity be unveiled before Monte d'Or's days are over?
[edit] Characters
[edit] Miracle Mask +
An enhanced version of Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask was released exclusively through the Japanese Nintendo eShop on February 6, 2013, by the name of Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask +.
The game follows the same story as the original version, but however has additional puzzles and cutscenes not seen throughout the story of the original version, as well as bonus hints and tutorials.
There has been no announcement for an international release.
[edit] Chapters
Prologue: The Dark Parade
Chapter 1: The Mask of Chaos
Chapter 2: The Secret of Norwell
Chapter 3: The Battle of Monte d'Or
Chapter 4: Angela's Tears
Chapter 5: Miracles Unmasked
Chapter 6: The Ghosts of Akbadain
Chapter 7: The Reunion Inn
Chapter 8: The Final Miracle
Epilogue: The City of Miracles
[edit] Mysteries
Mystery Solved
Mystery1. The Miracle of Monte d'Or
Prosperous Monte d'Or is famous for growing from a single humble inn into a large and wealthy city in the space of just 18 years. How could such a city develop so fast?
Solved1. The Miracle of Monte d'Or
Some 18 years ago, Henry offered a hefty reward for Randall's return, attracting entrepreneurs and fortune-seekers from all parts to the Reunion Inn. Many stayed and set up businesses, and the little settlement grew into a full-blown city. Thus, it could be said that Monte d'Or was built upon Henry's devotion to his friend.
Mystery Solved
Mystery2. The Petrification Miracle
A number of people were turned into stone during the parade on Celebration Boulevard. Some members of the crowd appeared to have witnessed the petrification as it occurred. Was this really some sort of miraculous act?
Solved2. The Petrification Miracle
The petrification miracle was nothing but an elaborate trick. The perpetrators created a distraction while they placed stone statues all around. With a few panicked shouts, they then convinced the crowd that the statues were real people turned to stone.
Mystery Solved
Mystery3. The Mask of Chaos
It is said that the Mask of Chaos grants its wearer tremendous magical power. Could this power be behind the Masked Gentleman's so-called miracles?
Solved3. The Mask of Chaos
Randall used the myth behind the Mask of Chaos to convince everyone of its magical power. It was a key part of his plan to take revenge on Henry by destroying Monte d'Or.
Mystery Solved
Mystery4. The Masked Gentleman
A mysterious person calling himself the Masked Gentleman is parading around town performing ever more dramatic and miraculous feats. He must have some agenda, but it's not clear what he wishes to achieve.
Solved4. The Masked Gentleman
The Masked Gentleman was revealed to be the long-missing Randall. Enraged by his friend Henry's apparent betrayal, he set about frightening away the inhabitants of Monte d'Or with his malevolent "miracles".
Mystery Solved
Mystery5. Traces of Another Civilisation
Although Monte d'Or is a new city, built in the latest architectural fashion, traces can be found here and there of a very ancient civilisaion. Where do these come from, and what can it mean?
Solved5. Traces of Another Civilisation
Directly below Monte d'Or lay the heart of the ancient ruins of Akbadain, a vestige of the once great Azran civilisation. The remnants found above ground were just a small part of that vast structure.
Mystery Solved
Mystery6. The Mask of Order
Donald Rutledge's "Ancient Histories" tells of a Mask or Order, a counterpart to the Mask of Chaos that can negate its power. This mask could be the key to stopping the Masked Gentleman, but how to find it?
Solved6. The Mask of Order
The Mask of Order and the Mask of Chaos are in fact two halves of the same artefact, which can be separated at will. Far from counteracting each other, they gain power only when used together.
Mystery Solved
Mystery7. The Levitation Miracle
After apparently walking on thin air, the Masked Gentleman lifted onlookers into the air before making them vanish altogether. What tricks did he resort to in order to pull off this "miracle"?
Solved7. The Levitation Miracle
To create the illusion of walking in mid-air, the Masked Gentleman used wires strung between the gallery and the marquee. His "victims" were simply accomplices who were lifted up by balloon-like devices and then cloaked in black cloth.
Mystery Solved
Mystery8. Henry's Suspicious Behaviour
Henry is clearly hiding something, which he cannot or will not speak about. What could his secret be?
Solved8. Henry's Suspicious Behaviour
Henry's devotion to maintaining and expanding his estate in Monte d'Or lay in his desire to have everything perfect for Randall's eventual return.
Mystery Solved
Mystery9. Angela's Suspicious Behaviour
Angela has been acting strangely and she may be hiding something. Could her odd behaviour be somehow related to the Masked Gentleman?
Solved9. Angela's Suspicious Behaviour
At some point, Angela was replaced by Descole in disguise. Taking over her identity almost seamlessly, he hoped to manipulate Henry into revealing the Mask of Order.
Mystery Solved
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