Don't get me wrong, I still overall enjoy professor Layton. However, this entry feels too short, jumps to conclusions that are well beyond even plausible, and honestly gets a little tiring. Perhaps I just wasn't in the right mood for it at the time. Or maybe I am weirdly outgrowing the franchise. Either way, I was satisfied with the series, but am happy to move on after this entry.
Others will likely disagree with me, and that is okay. I think it is sufficient to say this was a good game in 2008, but does not really hold up in 2022. The first game was probably the best in the series. Nevertheless, I will say that this one has one of the most heartfelt endings.