Finally finished it. I liked it overall.
Generally with these games I like to turn off the 'skip unread text' option but for this one I just couldn't. There are too many brain-dead obvious clues where you know exactly what's going on - but unfortunately have to sit through pages of mundane text as the characters slowly figure it out. It's not a good sign when the player is miles ahead of the supposedly 'ace' attorneys and detectives. Minus 100 points.
However - this is without a doubt the best soundtrack I've heard in an Ace Attorney game. Full stop. +100 points there.
The characters aren't fully developed but they all have their own charisma (minus Iris... sorry just not into unexplained genius girl trope) and INCREDIBLE animations. +50 points there.
I like the new deduction mechanics as it's a more interesting way of approaching investigations compared to sync-locks. Just needed a bit better tightening in the pace. But boy did I hate the jury system. It was repetitive, predictable and offered no challenge whatsoever. 0 points on the balance.
Setting and story was executed very well. A monumentally good effort in world building. A strong plot-line that got us from Japan to Great Britain. Interesting historical and technological events that coincide with the era. Even if not completely accurate, it did capture the wonderment at the opening up of the world and international intrigue. But, we're left with a cliffhanger ending with most of the biggest questions unanswered. +20 points.
If you're an Ace Attorney fan then yes, 100% you must play this. It's nowhere near the best Ace Attorney though, so don't make this your first one if you haven't jumped in the series before.
Generally with these games I like to turn off the 'skip unread text' option but for this one I just couldn't. There are too many brain-dead obvious clues where you know exactly what's going on - but unfortunately have to sit through pages of mundane text as the characters slowly figure it out. It's not a good sign when the player is miles ahead of the supposedly 'ace' attorneys and detectives. Minus 100 points.
However - this is without a doubt the best soundtrack I've heard in an Ace Attorney game. Full stop. +100 points there.
The characters aren't fully developed but they all have their own charisma (minus Iris... sorry just not into unexplained genius girl trope) and INCREDIBLE animations. +50 points there.
I like the new deduction mechanics as it's a more interesting way of approaching investigations compared to sync-locks. Just needed a bit better tightening in the pace. But boy did I hate the jury system. It was repetitive, predictable and offered no challenge whatsoever. 0 points on the balance.
Setting and story was executed very well. A monumentally good effort in world building. A strong plot-line that got us from Japan to Great Britain. Interesting historical and technological events that coincide with the era. Even if not completely accurate, it did capture the wonderment at the opening up of the world and international intrigue. But, we're left with a cliffhanger ending with most of the biggest questions unanswered. +20 points.
If you're an Ace Attorney fan then yes, 100% you must play this. It's nowhere near the best Ace Attorney though, so don't make this your first one if you haven't jumped in the series before.
