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Layton successfully blends puzzle solving and adventure elements. 0

Professor Layton and the Curious Village(Nintendo DS) by drfish on April 03, 2009

Innovation is an interesting topic in the video game industry. We often hear complaints about publishers relying too heavily on sequels that don't introduce enough new ideas to tried-and-true formulas. On the other hand, some truly new and innovative ideas go largely unnoticed by consumers. Perhaps, then, the success of recent titles like Puzzle Quest and Patapon suggest a new direction for developers. Rather than take risks with an unproven design philosophy, it may be best to take successful i...