Play Layton Kyouju to Fushigi na Machi (J)(Caravan) Online

Layton Kyouju to Fushigi na Machi—or Professor Layton and the Curious Village, if you're not into Japanese titles—is one of those DS games that makes you feel like a detective with a fancy hat. You start off following the professor and his apprentice Luke into this weird little town where every resident seems obsessed with riddles. Like, you can't walk five steps without someone stopping you to ask, "Hey, solve this puzzle or I won't let you pass."

The puzzles range from "Oh, that's clever" to "Wait, how does that even work?" Some are pure logic, others are visual tricks, and a few make you scratch your head until the solution hits you like a teacup to the face. The story’s got this charming, slightly eerie vibe—like a Ghibli film if it were about math problems and hidden treasure. And yeah, the caravan version’s a bit rare, so if you find it, hold onto it.

Honestly, it’s the kind of game you play with a notepad nearby, just in case.