How Miracle Mask Upends the Layton Formula

With Miracle Mask, the Layton series makes the jump to 3D. But its real innovations are far more subtle.

You can read the original essay here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11...

Chapters:
00:00 - The Franchise of Miracles
05:35 - Who's Behind the Mask?
14:01 - Three-Out-of-Four Ain't Bad
27:35 - Gearing for a New Dimension


Credits:

All uncredited footage captured by myself.

UK Version Story Ending from Placlutwo:    • Professor Layton and The Miracle Mask...  
Curious Village Footage from Slyzer:    • Professor Layton and the Curious Vill...  
CV Cutscenes from BlueFlareLegend:    • Professor Layton and the Curious Vill...  
DB Cutscenes from HershelDearest:    • Видео  
UF Cutscenes from FutureLayton:    • Lost Future HD | Cutscene 01  
Thumbnail image captured from DearestHershel:    • Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask...  

Iwata Asks Interview: https://web.archive.org/web/201507130...
IGN Layton Sales Article: https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/12/...
VGZ47 Miracle Mask Article: https://www.vg247.com/professor-layto...

Music from Professor Layton OST:    • Miracle Mask Theme - Professor Layton...