If I like Professor Layton ...

[TeenPlusCat]

... what other Nintendo 3DS puzzle based games might I enjoy?

I am really not bothered about the plot/story line, but I quite enjoy finding the puzzles and hints and it stretches out the enjoyment. I prefer 'proper' puzzles rather than ones with stupid tricks to them.

Apart from this I am not a gamer. Shoot 'em up, or car chasing or whatever are not my thing at all.

A bit different but have you tried Captain Toad Treasure Tracker? It's a puzzle based game based on an old Japanese style of game - like a box maze.

@yoshiblue Thank you, I'll have a look.