Professor Layton and the Curious Village is a puzzle adventure game for the Nintendo DS. Set in the enigmatic village of St. Mystere, players join Professor Layton as he investigates the death of a wealthy baron. To uncover the mysterious treasure mentioned in the baron's will, Layton must solve a variety of riddles and brainteasers presented by the quirky villagers.
In the curious village of St. Mystere, townsfolk speak to each other in riddles, lock their doors with sliding puzzles and hide their secrets within brainteasers. When a wealthy baron passes away, his will reveals an elusive treasure hidden someplace inside the village. Now it's up to Professor Layton to untangle St. Mystere's riddles and puzzles, find the hidden treasure, and crack the case.