10 Most Iconic Hats In Gaming History
9. Professor Layton's Top Hat (Professor Layton Series)
The Professor Layton series was a huge success on the Nintendo DS, becoming one of the consoles flagship franchises.
The titular Professor Layton, along with his sidekick Luke Triton would go around on adventures, solving mysteries and puzzles, all the while styling a magnificent top hat. Luke had his own small flat cap thing going on, but it pales in comparison to the prof's magnificent headpiece.
As the series progressed with sequels, prequels, and an an animated film, the secrets of Layton’s hat of choice would be revealed.
Originally insisting he wore the tall head cover at all times because that’s just what gentlemen do, the true reason is eventually revealed in the game Professor Layton and The Unwound Future.
It was a gift from his dear departed girlfriend Claire, who gave it to him when he became a Professor at Gressenheller University. Claire died later that same day, so Layton keeps it on in tribute to her.
So the next time you’re out in public and you see someone wearing a foolish hat, take heed before you give in to your urges to round house kick it off their head, as there may be a deeper reason for it.