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Layton-kyōju VS Gyakuten Saiban Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney
Game codes
Developer(s)	Level-5, Capcom
Publisher(s)	Level-5
Platform(s)	Nintendo 3DS
Release date	JP TBA 2012
Rating(s)	TBA
Mode(s)	Single Player
Other languages	Unknown

Layton-kyōju VS Gyakuten Saiban (レイトン教授 VS 逆転裁判, lit. Professor Layton vs. Turnabout Trial), also known as Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney, is an upcoming crossover game for the Nintendo 3DS system. It is developed by Level-5 and Capcom, and published by Level-5^[1]. The game will feature the main characters of the Professor Layton and Ace Attorney series. It was announced at the Level-5 Vision 2010 Event^[2].

Currently, there are no plans to release the game outside Japan^[3], but a petition has been made to change this. The game also ended first in a poll made by Level-5 to see what games people would like to see translated^[4].

Contents 1 Gameplay 2 Plot 3 Characters 3.1 Professor Layton series 3.2 Ace Attorney series 3.3 New Characters 4 Developement 5 Trailer 6 Links 7 References

Gameplay Edit

The game will feature gameplay elements from both the Professor Layton and Ace Attorney series. Professor Layton will take care of solving various puzzles to gather information, while Phoenix tries to prove the innocence of his client in the various trials (renamed "Witch Trials" in this game^[5]). Unlike the classic trials from the Ace Attorney series, Phoenix will have to take on an entire mob of witnesses, who may talk amongst themselves freely. This was done to give the player an idea of how a trial in the Middle Ages would be like^[1].

The game will feature complete cutscenes with voice acting, as seen in the trailer. Gameplay itself will be in 3D, which was previously introduced in Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracle, but will be new to the Ace

Attorney series. Despite all this, Capcom is responsible for the ingame artwork^[1]. In order to combine the styles from both series, the characters from the Ace Attorney series will be draw with less detail, while the characters from the Professor Layton series gain slightly more detail^[1].

Plot Edit

Professor Layton, his apprentice Luke, Phoenix Wright and his assistant Maya Fey somehow land up in an alternative dimension. They make their way to Labyrinth City, the main location of the game. In this medieval city, magic appears to be a reality. The city is full of witches, who terrorize it more than often. The city is ruled by the Story Teller, who has a very special ability.

The main story revolves around a blonde girl, Mahoney, who has been accused of being a witch. It is up to our heroes to find out the truth and prove her innocence.^[1]

Characters Edit

Professor Layton series Edit

• Professor Layton
• Luke Triton

Ace Attorney series Edit

• Phoenix Wright, a renowned ace attorney.
• Maya Fey, Phoenix's assistant.

New Characters Edit

• The Story Teller, possibly the main villain.
• Mahoney, a young girl accused of witchcraft.
• Lord Jeeken Barnrod, a local prosecutor.

Developement Edit

The game started out as an idea of Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino, who has always been a great fan of the Ace Attorney series. He proposed the idea to Capcom, but was 80% sure they would not accept the offer^[6]. Shu Takumi, the designer for the Ace Attorney series, was surprised by the offer, but eventually accepted on condition that he could write the scripts^[7].

Both companies will work on the game on equal level, with different roles^[1]. It was stated that they "wanted to create a great history, which would have been impossible if both parties were not fully involved"^[6], to which Takumi added:

"With the cooperation of Level-5, we hope to deliver a game that exceeds everyone's expectations"^[7].

Trailer Edit

LinksEdit

• Official site
• Wikipedia Page
• Ace Attorney Wiki page

ReferencesEdit

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5} TGS: Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: The Inside Story - 1UP
2. ↑ Complete Level-5 Vision conference report: Time Travellers 3DS... - VG247.com
3. ↑ Layton VS Phoenix Wright only for Japan - EuroGamer
4. ↑ LEVEL5-IA Twitter Status 96720844763566080
5. ↑ Professor Layton Crossing With Ace Attorney - Adriasang
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1} Inafune surprised Layton/Wright happened - EuroGamer
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1} So Who Came Up with This Layton VS Ace Attorney Thing Anyway? - Adriasang

v · d · eGames in the Professor Layton Series
First Trilogy	Professor Layton and the... Curious Village | Diabolical Box | Unwound Future
Second Trilogy	Professor Layton and the... Last Specter | Mask of Miracle | Professor Layton 6
Other	Professor Layton and the Mansion of the Deathly Mirror | Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney | Professor Layton Royale | Layton Brothers: Mystery Room