It hit all the right notes for me. The only problem is those stupid out of nowhere QTE in the cutscenes. Cheap and completely pointless instant deaths.
Emily rocks and the story was damn solid. I will always love these games, no matter how stupid I am at solving puzzles. Layton is one of the best protagonist in video game history.
More games really need to understand that the lack of music can improve the experience. Just hearing your footsteps in this game and the sound of the enviroment is enough too hook you in it's atmosphere.
Pretty decent port considering this was for the Saturn at a time where 3D graphics were still on diapers. It's obviously not arcade perfect but it plays just the same.