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[R6Rider]

I might give that game a try but for now I'm stacked with games, I still haven't finished SMTIII and FFVIIR INTERGRADE and I have Great Ace Attorney, No More Heroes III, Tales of Arise, SMT5 and Advance War 1&2 in upcoming months.

Understandable. It's a fairly long game with plenty of stuff to do, but the characters and stupid fun things you do are completely worth it. So when/if you ever get low on games to get, I highly recommend.

 

[Vampire On Titus]

Never tried them or watched really anything about the series. Will I find interest in it like I find interest in 8+ hour deposition videos?

Capcom put out some good and fairly brief gameplay trailers that explain everything going on and showcase a lot of the charm of the series.


But long story short, yeah you'll like them because how could anyone not like Ace Attorney?

 

[Danjin44]

how could anyone not like Ace Attorney?

FACT!!!

 

[NeoIkaruGAF]

I played DGS1 back when the fan translation came out a couple of years ago, and my biggest disappointment with it was the low amount of witnesses/suspects for each case. It made it ridiculously easy to deduce who the culprit was in every case just by simple elimination, sometimes before I even finished the first day of investigation.

I hope DGS2 doesn't suffer from that same problem, but I'm quite hyped to play it nonetheless!

The setting is very different though. I think it makes sense that in the late 1800s the legal system had to deal with apparently much simpler cases, also the game‘s theme mainly revolves around prejudice (towards the suspects, and towards the protagonist as well). It kinda makes sense that most of the effort went into the courtroom showdowns. That the game is mostly about our lawyer going against a very low-effort, complacent system is also clear when you think that Naruhodou always has to correct fucking Sherlock Holmes and his straight-out-of-the-ass “deductions”.

 

[SuperGooey]

What's everyone's favorite Ace Attorney game? I only recently played through the first one, and loved it! Started the second Pheonix Wright, and I'm not feeling it as much. Does the series get better than the first?

 

[kanjobazooie]

What's everyone's favorite Ace Attorney game? I only recently played through the first one, and loved it! Started the second Pheonix Wright, and I'm not feeling it as much. Does the series get better than the first?

Many people believe the second was the weakest (I personally loved it), but the third one is considered the best of the original trilogy.

You'll probably enjoy the later games more than Justice for All. They have better cases, characters, etc.

 

[Vampire On Titus]

The 2nd game is the worst in the original trilogy, which still makes it a great game. I remember thinking there was a huge difficulty spike back in the day, but when I replayed the series after I got older I actually really appreciated that. Plus it added Pearl, so you gatta love that.

Consensus wise, the games that are most frequently cited as top tier AA are 1,3, Investigations 2 and the GAA duology. I tend to think Ace Investigations 1 gets somewhat short shrift because the 2nd is so fire. It's also a great game, but that last case does drag on pretty badly.

 

[Danjin44]

For now, first Trilogy are my favourites and from that 3rd game is my favourite.

 

[ShikabaneHime13]

Day 1 here! Already pre-loaded on my Switch and also importing the Capcom e-limited edition with both the trilogy and the new games on physical. Already skipping work that day since I wanted to play it in honor of a friend of mine whom passed in May, he was so excited about finally being able to play these…

 

[SaturnSaturn]

Got done playing the triology last year, and just now finished Apollo Justice, super fun games, really love them, it rejuvinated me games wise again i have not found games fun really in the last years But Ace Attorney turned it around, maybe my tastes are just different now, or maybe its just quality compared to the generic trash that 95% of developers release now. Looking forward to finishing the rest of the games in a relaxed manner.

Is there a physical release for this game on switch or digital only? if so i will buy it asap.

Also do you guys have any similar games to recomend? adventure ish style, never really played any adventure games before so its fun for me (oh i have played danganronpa 1-2)

 

[Danjin44]

Also do you guys have any similar games to recomend? adventure ish style, never really played any adventure games before so its fun for me (oh i have played danganronpa 1-2)

s there a physical release for this game on switch or digital only? if so i will buy it asap.

Yes:

The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles | Switch

Set in the late 19th century during Japan’s Meiji Period and London’s Victorian era, The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles follows Ryunosuke Nar

www.ebgames.ca

 

[BigBooper]

Nice. I liked the DS games, despite their case solutions seeming very illogical at times, but haven't kept up with the new ones at all. Will be interested to hear how well they're translated.

 

[Vampire On Titus]

Got done playing the triology last year, and just now finished Apollo Justice, super fun games, really love them, it rejuvinated me games wise again i have not found games fun really in the last years But Ace Attorney turned it around, maybe my tastes are just different now, or maybe its just quality compared to the generic trash that 95% of developers release now. Looking forward to finishing the rest of the games in a relaxed manner.

Is there a physical release for this game on switch or digital only? if so i will buy it asap.

Also do you guys have any similar games to recomend? adventure ish style, never really played any adventure games before so its fun for me (oh i have played danganronpa 1-2)

Other Japanese Adventure Games that I've enjoyed: Zero Escape series, AI The Somnium Files, Spirit Hunter games (Death Mark & NG), Hotel Dusk Room 215, Last Window: The Secret of Cape West, Another Code, Another Code R: Journey Into Lost Memories and Ghost Trick. Also, I haven't played The Silver Case or it's sequel 25th Ward yet, but I've heard very good things from people I trust.

Spirit Hunter Series:

Zero Escape Series:

AI: The Somnium Files:

Hotel Dusk & Last Window:

Another Code Series:

Ghost Trick:

Some western adventure games also worth checking out if you enjoy AA are: Detective Grimoire & Tangle Tower, 2064 Read Only Memories, Callahan's Crosstime Saloon (not, strictly speaking, a mystery game but it's got a unique sensibility with a fantastic cast of characters like AA) and Technobabylon (one of my personal faves)

Detective Grimoire & Tangle Tower:

2064: Read Only Memories:

Callahan's Crosstime Saloon:

Technobabylon:

So many more great titles as well, but these are some good places to look. Personally, I absolutely adore Tangle Tower as a murder mystery adventure game, oozes charm and dosen't take up too much of your time. So you can't go wrong there.

 

[Nico_D]

For now, first Trilogy are my favourites and from that 3rd game is my favourite.

Imo the third game has some of the best cases (and The Best, the finale) but also one of the worst with "Recipe". Quality-wise, i think the first one is the most even. I don't think there's a bad case.

Many people seem to dislike the Circus case in the 2nd game but I like that, the murder is very clever. But I don't like the final case of JFA at all - it gets slightly more interesting in the final 3rd or so but to get there is excruciating.

 

[Danjin44]

Imo the third game has some of the best cases (and The Best, the finale) but also one of the worst with "Recipe". Quality-wise, i think the first one is the most even. I don't think there's a bad case.

Many people seem to dislike the Circus case in the 2nd game but I like that, the murder is very clever. But I don't like the final case of JFA at all - it gets slightly more interesting in the final 3rd or so but to get there is excruciating.

I think because the 3rd game is the longest compare to the first two, so it might feel like it’s taking it’s sweet time to get to there.

 

[Vampire On Titus]

New video from fantastic video essayist Bowl of Lentils. Goes over the inception of AA vs Layton, the troubles of that game's development and how it impacted future games in the series including Great Ace Attorney. Really good summary of a lot of interesting behind the scenes AA history.

 

[ANDS]

I thought these games were more visual novel than anything else and pretty much wrote it off; does the "case solving/courtroom" gameplay make for an effective puzzle game?

 

[Danjin44]

I thought these games were more visual novel than anything else and pretty much wrote it off; does the "case solving/courtroom" gameplay make for an effective puzzle game?

For me personally those Courtroom sections can as exciting as any game with combat and boss fights....especially when this music plays.

 

[Impotaku]

I thought these games were more visual novel than anything else and pretty much wrote it off; does the "case solving/courtroom" gameplay make for an effective puzzle game?

They are a bit of both, you have to examine sites for clues and talk to characters outside the courtroom as you build a file of evidence which you'll then refer back to when you are in the court defending. The court battles are really fun, slowly picking apart a testimony and watching their case of lies unravel in front of you.

 

[Vampire On Titus]

I thought these games were more visual novel than anything else and pretty much wrote it off; does the "case solving/courtroom" gameplay make for an effective puzzle game?

The Ace Attorney series is a quintessential example of a the Japanese adventure game genre, specifically detective adventures like those popularized in the early 80s by games like Yuji Horii's Portopia Serial Murder Case or the early RiverhillSoft games like Murder Club. Puzzles in the form of mystery solving are an integral part of the genre. Distinct from the typical western adventure but with a lot of overlap. Broadly speaking, your average western adventure has you investigate and gather items to use on the environment to perform a physical action, whereas the common design of a Japanese adventure has you investigate and gather items to use in some form of reasoning or deduction mechanic. VNs spun off of games like Ace Attorney in the mid 90s, as a simplified take on Adventure games that reduced interaction & problem solving to just narrative choices, but a game like AA is distinct from that design lineage.

For me, one of the things that makes AA so addictive is how fun its core mechanic is. Finding contradictions in witness testimony is a great way to feel like you're solving a mystery while still keeping the narrative directed enough to not sacrifice the overall pace of things. I think there's definitely a reason so many other games have ripped it off. It also doesn't hurt that the music/presentation/overall hype surrounding those big turnabouts kicks so much ass.

 

[xpresstuning]

I thought these games were more visual novel than anything else and pretty much wrote it off; does the "case solving/courtroom" gameplay make for an effective puzzle game?

Just say "fuck it" and go blind, get the original trilogy on Steam. I wrote the entire franchise off for like a decade until i decided out of sheer boredom to give the first one a try on the DS in 2015ish. I think i finished all three of them in less than two weeks, which is a phenomenal accomplishment given that i barely play a handful of video games per year. And they're not short game, the first one is like 25 hours long.

The characters are incredibly endearing, memorable and well written, they'll stick long after you're done. The cases, the overall story, the whole thing is just very unique and intriguing. The gameplay consists of deductive puzzle solving, building your cases and confronting what may be the person which committed the crime at hand, but it's much more than that - there are twists, turns, and an epic fucking soundtrack.

I don't even like the rest of the series at all, i couldn't care less about the title in the OP.. and visual novels aren't my thing. But the original trilogy, which is thankfully on Steam in an updated fashion, is something special absolutely worth experiencing at least once in your life.

 

[ANDS]

For me personally those Courtroom sections can as exciting as any game with combat and boss fights....especially when this music plays.

They are a bit of both, you have to examine sites for clues and talk to characters outside the courtroom as you build a file of evidence which you'll then refer back to when you are in the court defending. The court battles are really fun, slowly picking apart a testimony and watching their case of lies unravel in front of you.

I'm going to have to check this out then; I love a good puzzle game. Legit didn't think these games were that in depth in terms of the puzzling.

Just say "fuck it" and go blind, get the original trilogy on Steam. I wrote the entire franchise off for like a decade until i decided out of sheer boredom to give the first one a try on the DS in 2015ish. I think i finished all three of them in less than two weeks, which is a phenomenal accomplishment given that i barely play a handful of video games per year. And they're not short game, the first one is like 25 hours long.

The characters are incredibly endearing, memorable and well written, they'll stick long after you're done. The cases, the overall story, the whole thing is just very unique and intriguing. The gameplay consists of deductive puzzle solving, building your cases and confronting what may be the person which committed the crime at hand, but it's much more than that - there are twists, turns, and an epic fucking soundtrack.

I don't even like the rest of the series at all, i couldn't care less about the title in the OP.. and visual novels aren't my thing. But the original trilogy, which is thankfully on Steam in an updated fashion, is something special absolutely worth experiencing at least once in your life.

Yeah I grabbed it. At worst it's a good VN and I love a Visual Novel especially if it has good non-reading gameplay (Nonary Games for example, although I guess Danganronpa is the better comparison).

 

[Danjin44]

I don't even like the rest of the series at all, i couldn't care less about the title in the OP.

If you enjoyed first trilogy then give GAA a try as well, its being made by Shu Takumi the guy who made the first trilogy,

 

[Vampire On Titus]

The reviews are coming in and they're coming in hot! Currently at 88 on metacritic for switch and 84 for ps4.

The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles

With all the fun and drama of the Ace Attorney series set against the backdrop of Victorian-era Britain and Japan, there's sure to be no "Objection!" to the adventures of Ryunosuke Naruhodo as he turns the courtroom upside down. Featuring an intriguing overarching mystery spanning across two...

www.metacritic.com

The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles

With all the fun and drama of the Ace Attorney series set against the backdrop of Victorian-era Britain and Japan, there's sure to be no "Objection!" to the adventures of Ryunosuke Naruhodo as he turns the courtroom upside down. Featuring an intriguing overarching mystery spanning across two...

www.metacritic.com

"If you always wanted to know where to get into this series, it’s here. If you’ve been a fan of these games for years, then you should not pass on The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles. It breathes new life into the franchise, showing that there is still plenty of potential for unique stories to be told. They raise the bar for not only Ace Attorney, but the entire adventure game genre. "
- Nintendo Insider 10/10

"Both the Deductions and Summation Examinations are really strong additions to the tried-and-true Ace Attorney formula. They blend in naturally with the gameplay, use a lot of the same verbiage as the regular investigation or cross-examination sections, and really emphasize Naruhodo’s growing ability to deduce and discover the truth behind these situations."
- Destructoid 9/10

"The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles isn’t perfect, but it’s the closest that the series has ever been to that lofty goal. These games are Shu Takumi at his absolute best, and it’s a blessing that western players finally have the chance to play them without resorting to fan translations. Whether you’re a new fan, or have been with the series from the very beginning, I can’t recommend The Great Ace Attorney: Chronicles enough."
-RPG Site 9/10

(couldn't use actual quotes/links cuz I'm on mobile and they're not working for some reason.)

 

[Danjin44]

Ace Attorney games like SMT series I don't need reviews to tell me it worth it or not, these game always worth playing. even other AA games that Shu Takumi didn't worked on still was tones of fun.

 

[Vampire On Titus]

Lol, yeah, I mean I've already played most of the game so I know its phenomenal but at this point I'm just reveling in the hype.

 

[kingpotato]

Never played the series but always thought it looked interesting. Could someone recommend where to start? Would be interested in digital only; I have access to PlayStation, Switch and PC.

 

[Danjin44]

Never played the series but always thought it looked interesting. Could someone recommend where to start? Would be interested in digital only; I have access to PlayStation, Switch and PC.

Great Ace Attorney has its own stand alone story but highly recommend you playing first trilogy because they are very, VERY fun and be a shame to miss out.

 

[Zannegan]

Never played the series but always thought it looked interesting. Could someone recommend where to start? Would be interested in digital only; I have access to PlayStation, Switch and PC.

The original trilogy is still great. I think it's available in all three platforms, for sure on the eShop and Steam. Goes on sale pretty regularly too.

 

[Ryu1999]

Agreed on the original trilogy being the best, but I've enjoyed every entry. Just did a last minute pre-order on Steam.

 

[kingpotato]

Great Ace Attorney has its own stand alone story but highly recommend you playing first trilogy because they are very, VERY fun and be a shame to miss out.

The original trilogy is still great. I think it's available in all three platforms, for sure on the eShop and Steam. Goes on sale pretty regularly too.

Thanks guys. Any reason to play it on one platform vs another or should I just get it wherever it's cheapest?

 

[Danjin44]

Thanks guys. Any reason to play it on one platform vs another or should I just get it wherever it's cheapest?

It honestly doesn’t matter but for me I play it on my Switch because I like to play adventure games on my bed before going to sleep.

 

[Zannegan]

Thanks guys. Any reason to play it on one platform vs another or should I just get it wherever it's cheapest?

In my mind the games are associated with portables, but wherever you're most comfortable playing. Have fun. =)

 

[Vampire On Titus]

Wish me luck, homies.

 

[Danjin44]

Wish me luck, homies.

I cant wait to pick up my copy tomorrow, I almost lost complete faith we EVER see GAA gets localized.

 

[Bitmap Frogs]

The 2nd game is the worst in the original trilogy, which still makes it a great game. I remember thinking there was a huge difficulty spike back in the day, but when I replayed the series after I got older I actually really appreciated that. Plus it added Pearl, so you gatta love that.

Consensus wise, the games that are most frequently cited as top tier AA are 1,3, Investigations 2 and the GAA duology. I tend to think Ace Investigations 1 gets somewhat short shrift because the 2nd is so fire. It's also a great game, but that last case does drag on pretty badly.

I want to play investigations 2 so badly. After the release of GAA, it’s become the last one to be localized, my personal white whale.

 

[Nico_D]

I want to play investigations 2 so badly. After the release of GAA, it’s become the last one to be localized, my personal white whale.

I was pretty badly disappointed by it. I played only the first two cases or so. I had read people saying it's great but I thought it didn't have the heart or the brains the main series has.

 

[Vampire On Titus]

I want to play investigations 2 so badly. After the release of GAA, it’s become the last one to be localized, my personal white whale.

There's a really good fan translation available, occasionally dubious pop culture references aside. I think it's worth it to just play that because it doesn't seem like Capcom will circle the block for Ace Investigations 2 anytime soon/ever.