Aviary Attorney

 PC
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. Kill Screen
    Jan 22, 2016
    73
    A visual novel sipped through a Gilliam straw.
  2. USgamer
    Jan 13, 2016
    70
    Aviary Attorney might look like nothing more than a silly riff on Ace Attorney, but thankfully, there's a lot more to it than that. The era-appropriate illustrations and music set the perfect atmosphere, while the short cases with multiple endings provide a great incentive to jump back in and shoot for happier resolutions. Aviary Attorney doesn't quite hit the heights of Capcom's own series, but it's still a fine way to kill an afternoon.
  3. Everyeye.it
    Jan 12, 2016
    66
    It's a crazy graphic adventure about two birds working as lawyers in the '800 Paris, and there's some charm in that, but the storytelling is really too rushed to leave something behind.
  5. Gamer.nl
    Jan 18, 2016
    55
    The illustrations by J.J. Grandville make Aviary Attorney a unique game, especially as it is supported by the music of Camille Saint-Saens. Is it perfect? Not really, cause the game is way too short, simple and easy.

Awards & Rankings

100
#100 Best PC Game of 2015

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 26
  3. Negative: 4 out of 26
  1. PlasmaCross
    Dec 22, 2015
    10
    Super fun and witty game, while also having a compelling story with memorable characters. This game is all you could ever hope for in a birdSuper fun and witty game, while also having a compelling story with memorable characters. This game is all you could ever hope for in a bird lawyering game.… Full Review »
  2. ExLight
    Feb 12, 2019
    5
    Storywise, unfortunately, the game is really short to the point of being completable in one or two runs, making it as memorable as a flashStorywise, unfortunately, the game is really short to the point of being completable in one or two runs, making it as memorable as a flash game. The story escalates a little too quickly due to its short length, making it somewhat awkward, but still coherent in its own clumsy way. The humor is very silly, and the characters are weirdly developed in a forced and unpredictable manner.

    Stylistically, the art style is gorgeous and the soundtrack is appealing, not much to say, it was prolly one of the main reasons why we bought this game after all. The lack of unique animations, different expressions, or even reactions make it somewhat stale, but still the most remarkable aspect of the game.

    Gameplaywise it's a very simple game, following the traditional style of detective games. The fact you can proceed with the story even if you fail is interesting, multiple endings is a nice touch as well.
    What isn't so interesting, however, is how easy it is to miss stuff, and, even if you notice your mistakes, there's no way to go back somehow, except by rewinding back the days; be it an specific event you should've triggered at a determined point, a phrase unnoticed during a boring dialogue, or an option you chose wrongly while analyzing something in a scenario.
    A few things that could be improved: coin system is pretty much useless, jury could have a meter so you can keep track on how many times you can miss, quicksaves could be a thing, trial logic could be a little more realistic (or at least more consistent), some new mechanics could've been added to make it more unique (an idea would be the addition of better developed side quests as alternative methods of getting evidences or of unlocking another route to find the truth; while it is present in some ways in the game it could be better), a larger connection between the cases, etc.

    It's not a bad game, but it's not a solid one either. It feels more like a quick experience that is somewhat unmemorable. I'd rate it a 5.5/10.    … Full Review »
  3. aditya1101
    Oct 5, 2017
    9
    As a huge fan of the Ace Attorney series, I really loved this game. It's the perfect mix of ridiculousness, wittiness, mystery, and good oldAs a huge fan of the Ace Attorney series, I really loved this game. It's the perfect mix of ridiculousness, wittiness, mystery, and good old fashioned lawyering.… Full Review »
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