Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box

Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box is the second game in the Professor Layton series.

In this game, Professor Layton receives a letter from his mentor, Dr. Shrader, claiming that he has found the Elysian Box. This Elysian Box has said to have killed anyone who opens it. Getting a bad feeling from this news, Professor Layton and his young apprentice Luke set off to Dr. Shrader's home. Upon their arrival, the two find the man lying dead on the floor with no box in sight. Only a ticket for the Molentary Express is present. Purchasing their own tickets for the train, Professor Layton and Luke set off on yet another adventure.

As a sequel to Professor Layton and the Curious Village, over 100 more puzzles, both new and more challenging, are available to be solved. Follow along the story as Professor Layton and Luke uncover more mysteries than ever before!

Rating: 9.2 out of 10

Development company: Level-5

Recommended audience: All ages

Prequel: Professor Layton and the Curious Village

Professor Layton and the Curious Village

The first game of Professor Layton is Professor Layton and the Curious Village.

In this game, a gentleman by the name of Professor Layton and his young assistant Luke set off to the town of St. Mystere to locate the "Golden Apple". Other mysteries begin to unfold as their search goes on.

The game takes times to complete as the fun and challenging puzzles gradually become more difficult to solve as the story proceeds. Many strange yet entertaining characters also appear throughout the game. With over 100 puzzles to solve and a few hint coins available to help, thinking and concentration is definately required for this game.

Rating: 9 out of 10

Development company: Level-5

Recommended audience: All ages

Sequel: Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box

Koko ni Iru Yo!

There's something about a story of a girl having to choose between two boys who like her that makes me want to read it. That wasn't the only reason why Koko ni Iru Yo! (Here I am!) caught my attention though.

The manga's main character keeps a blog about her experiences in life and receives encouragement from two of her followers whenever she needs help and inspiration. When things in her school life seem to be getting better, she soon discovers that her blog could also influence the people she cares about in real life. Conflict occurs as her blog and school life collide.

Recommended audience: All Ages

Author and Artist: Ema Toyama
Release year: 2007
Volumes: 5
Licensed by Del Rey