The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 262 Ratings

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  1. JohnPhoenixWins
    May 9, 2023
    10
    Hey look the review bomber's gone! He must've gotten embarrassed after being badassily exposed as a loser stinkyface by the best OC who ever lived! Ha ha ha! John Phoenix triumphs yet again!
  2. leftwardracer32
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    I've played all the other ace attorney games, and I loved these as a fan of the series. The new mechanics for this spin-off were fun additions to the traditional formula the games in this series. I'm recommending this to everyone I know!
  3. ArvindS0508
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    The gameplay, story and music are all amazing, a quintessential Ace Attorney experience that needs no prior knowledge of the series to play, with a great setting and characters.
  4. Zoedn
    Aug 1, 2021
    10
    I loved this game, that is a really nice addition to my favourite game serie
  5. Bmovo
    Jul 29, 2021
    10
    Basically everything about the game is perfect. Especially the music the music is easily the best in the entire series.
  6. AceBulborb
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    Really fun and good stories imo, feels just like an Ace Attorney game, whether you think that’s a good thing or not is your opinion and I am reviewing these two games specifically rather than the series as a whole. Really entertaining mechanics and actual interesting history details included within the game. Some of the characters are racist and will make racist comments towards yourReally fun and good stories imo, feels just like an Ace Attorney game, whether you think that’s a good thing or not is your opinion and I am reviewing these two games specifically rather than the series as a whole. Really entertaining mechanics and actual interesting history details included within the game. Some of the characters are racist and will make racist comments towards your character as your character is Japanese and you play parts of the game in Britain.… Expand
  7. Doovid_
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    It's great on PC, and it's also great on switch! This game is awesome! I totally reccomend this to anyone interested. The courtroom parts of the game are awesome, and the investigations are really fun.
  8. Brostinson
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    This was was pretty good the other users are complaining about small details
  9. adubkov
    Aug 15, 2021
    10
    It is game is pice of art. Imho, it is the best game in an ace attorney series. The stories, the characters, animations and music are all awesome.
  10. moschidae
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    You know, I had a humorous joke written here but I actually just noticed the ridiculous amount of negative reviews and I'm astounded, because this is one of my favorite games of all time.

    Now this is all going to be coming from a girl who grew up largely on Ace Attorney... I can not be more grateful to a video game than I am to the original trilogy of this series. These games help guide    You know, I had a humorous joke written here but I actually just noticed the ridiculous amount of negative reviews and I'm astounded, because this is one of my favorite games of all time.

    Now this is all going to be coming from a girl who grew up largely on Ace Attorney... I can not be more grateful to a video game than I am to the original trilogy of this series. These games help guide me as a child, showed me the cracks in the law and justice system, and taught me to think about what is right for myself. I thought about these games every day throughout all of middle school, they're a part of who I am.

    That being said... the great ace attorney blows any other ace attorney game out of the water. In every way. The plot is absolutely beautiful and comes together far better than any before it, the character designs and their personalities are absolutely through the roof- the best in the series. And the music? The music? This is easily the best soundtrack I've ever listened to.

    .... I'm confused. I'm not going to make myself mad and read all those negative comments, but did these people not know this was a virtual novel or something? And they're mad cause they cant read? That is what I'm going to assume... but regardless, I absolutely beg of you to give this game a try, you do not have to of played any other Ace Attorney games before this, it's perfect as a standalone title.
    I really hope they keep the team that made this game and go forward with this Ace Attorney instead of clinging onto Phoenix. I truly love this game with all my heart, and Ace Attorney deserves better than how Capcom treats it now.    … Expand
  11. vbarbarian
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    Insanely good game. A bit suspicious of the exceedingly large amount of 0 reviews with no review attached to them. Feels like someone with a knowledge of bots night be upset at this game. I'd give it a shot if you're interested, you'd probably enjoy it.
  12. Polsen96
    Aug 2, 2021
    9
    Two of the best Ace Attorney games ever. There's a small number of notable issues:
    - The tutorial is a bit too hand-holdy and can't be skipped if you're used to the Ace Attorney series. It also spans three cases out of five in the first game
    - The pacing suffers from the previous issue Overall, however, the characters, the stories, the atmosphere, graphics and music more than make up for    Two of the best Ace Attorney games ever. There's a small number of notable issues:
    - The tutorial is a bit too hand-holdy and can't be skipped if you're used to the Ace Attorney series. It also spans three cases out of five in the first game
    - The pacing suffers from the previous issue

    Overall, however, the characters, the stories, the atmosphere, graphics and music more than make up for the small shortcomings of the games. With patience, I'm sure this will become a favourite. It takes a bit of time to click, but when it does it will most definitely captivate    … Expand
  13. Oldbailey
    Aug 4, 2021
    10
    Excellent writing, characters, and music. The best in the series, in my opinion. If you like this style of game, it's unmissable.
  14. TakingOver
    Aug 14, 2021
    10
    Awesome game with brilliant plot, interesting gameplay features and original game's spirit, but with some fresh ideas. If you like the Trilogy, you will definitely like the Chronicles
  15. Agaren2341
    Aug 18, 2021
    9
    These games are amazing! The characters and story are in my opinion the best the Ace Attorney series has to offer. There are a few points where the trials can get frustrating or the investigations get dull but those are only minor gripes. For $40 this is an absolute steal. The updates to the characters models for this compilation are also great and the music is incredible.
  16. MahadiKhan
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    This is by far my favourite site series in the whole ace attorney franchise.
    Would recommend
  17. DoritoHD
    Oct 4, 2022
    10
    The best game in the Ace Attorney series, Adventures and Resolve together are one of the best stories I've ever experienced. The soundtrack is perfect, there are new mechanics added to trials and investigation segments which enhance the pacing a lot. I couldn't recommend it more.
  18. bmumble
    Aug 12, 2021
    9
    I don't think it reaches the heights of the original trilogy, but The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles is a solid entry into the series. For anyone who has played Layton vs Ace Attorney, some mechanics have been brought over (specifically multiple witnesses on the stand) and there's an additional jury system during the cases in Britain. The investigation part of the game is made a little moreI don't think it reaches the heights of the original trilogy, but The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles is a solid entry into the series. For anyone who has played Layton vs Ace Attorney, some mechanics have been brought over (specifically multiple witnesses on the stand) and there's an additional jury system during the cases in Britain. The investigation part of the game is made a little more fun with the Logic and Deduction parts, which are fun but kind of put the Great Detective in a poor light (but it's fun to see his wildly inaccurate deductions!). Overall, a really fun time although the pacing seems a little slow in parts. If you like visual novels or point and click adventures with a whacky cast of characters, you should find some enjoyment somewhere in this collection.… Expand
  19. sssdf
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    Nice game good story, would be better if it was voice acted a little bit more
  20. Arsene1
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    It's a great addition to the ace attorney series and it's a new refreshing spin to it giving us some new and amazing characters.
  21. KazuraCollins88
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Objectively, the game is a 10/10. It has groundbreaking mechanics that I wish I had seen in later Ace Attorney games (considering they were implemented in 3DS before 2 other sequels). The cases are fun, and the mysteries interesting, since you can see that there is a bigger plot, something that in the first trilogy was distributed in all the games in one or two cases, and that feltObjectively, the game is a 10/10. It has groundbreaking mechanics that I wish I had seen in later Ace Attorney games (considering they were implemented in 3DS before 2 other sequels). The cases are fun, and the mysteries interesting, since you can see that there is a bigger plot, something that in the first trilogy was distributed in all the games in one or two cases, and that felt fragmented and left out.
    In this game, the cases are much longer, and that made me a bit tedious, but as a game, honestly, he is the best Ace Attorney. Maybe the crossover with Professor Layton will just outweigh it, but it's a crossover, and it borrowed a ton of ideas from The Great Ace Attorney.

    You should ignore most of the negative comments that only criticize the difficulty of the game (which is very good, albeit with a somewhat annoying tutorial).    … Expand
  22. jonathanphoenix
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    The writing is good, characters are engaging and fun, the pacing is perfect and the guy who wrote the previous review is a contrarian manchild. Definitely the best in the AA series.
  23. c0mmander
    Oct 16, 2021
    10
    Possibly the best game in the Ace Attorney franchise and a great adventure game. While the first game in the package ‘The Great Ace Attorney Adventures’ at times stumbles with overly long cases or a couple of areas where the game doesn’t quite blend the mix of investigation phase with Trial phase as well as it ought to, it still is a good game on its own. When paired with the payoff thatPossibly the best game in the Ace Attorney franchise and a great adventure game. While the first game in the package ‘The Great Ace Attorney Adventures’ at times stumbles with overly long cases or a couple of areas where the game doesn’t quite blend the mix of investigation phase with Trial phase as well as it ought to, it still is a good game on its own. When paired with the payoff that comes in the form of ‘The Great Ace Attorney 2: Resolve’ which is also part of this package it becomes all the more compelling. Some of the character writing, twists and cases in this second game are some of the best in the entire series. On the gameplay front little changes between the first part ‘Adventures’ and the second part ‘Resolve’, but what does change is the execution and level of restraint shown with the new features such as the Jury and Deductions. Where these at times fall flat in the first entry they feel like an inspired choice in the second game and build into the overall plot and character of the game. If you like Ace Attorney there is absolutely no reason not to play this. If you are looking for a couple of at times zany, mysterious but always heartfelt stories then this is a worthwhile package of games to checkout even if it did take many years to get a western release, its finally here and its fantastic.… Expand
  24. Jcdbengals
    May 22, 2022
    10
    Let's be clear, each individual game would get a 7 and 9 respectively, but they should absolutely be played as basically one very long Ace Attorney game, and as such, it's a masterpiece of storytelling. The music is easily the highlight for me, but it really is just an awesome experience if you have the time. The investigations are still a bit slow, but the deductions help speed things up,Let's be clear, each individual game would get a 7 and 9 respectively, but they should absolutely be played as basically one very long Ace Attorney game, and as such, it's a masterpiece of storytelling. The music is easily the highlight for me, but it really is just an awesome experience if you have the time. The investigations are still a bit slow, but the deductions help speed things up, just wish there were more.… Expand
  25. dark-phoenix
    Jan 7, 2022
    10
    Awesome game and definitely my favorite in the series, you can tell that a lot of love was put into this and it pays off.
  26. Arma15
    Sep 24, 2021
    10
    Wow! To think there was THE hidden jewel of the attorney games. This game is perfection: 2 complete games with all its cases linked. The plot, the characters, the music, the spot on funny dialogues in the middle of serious cases… I really doubt there’s a better detective game ever (and if so, where’s your evidence? :p). I’ve played all the Phoenix Wright games and a LOT of detective gamesWow! To think there was THE hidden jewel of the attorney games. This game is perfection: 2 complete games with all its cases linked. The plot, the characters, the music, the spot on funny dialogues in the middle of serious cases… I really doubt there’s a better detective game ever (and if so, where’s your evidence? :p). I’ve played all the Phoenix Wright games and a LOT of detective games and this one is definitely THE BEST!… Expand
  27. Cafajeste
    Jan 7, 2022
    10
    Finally finished this and loved every second of it. They subvert a lot of past Ace Attorney tropes and give the series a much needed breath of fresh air, which imo had hit a wall post Apollo Justice. I'd say both games combined are as good, if not better than the original trilogy. I would love to see these characters return for more adventures.
  28. iMustang
    Jun 23, 2022
    9
    After these games coming and going during the 3DS era without a word of a western release I was initially disappointed, but now I see the decision was the best if it meant we got this: A 2-in-1 package telling the whole story from beginning to end, multi-platform release with physical copies, and choked full of extras to honor this incredible journey. With the best animations in theAfter these games coming and going during the 3DS era without a word of a western release I was initially disappointed, but now I see the decision was the best if it meant we got this: A 2-in-1 package telling the whole story from beginning to end, multi-platform release with physical copies, and choked full of extras to honor this incredible journey. With the best animations in the franchise yet this game also looks best in HD, and so that plus the improved audio quality made it well worth the wait.

    As always the story is the reason to play any Ace Attorney game, and these two games tell one singular comprehensive story flawlessly. Again I think it's best that we didn't get these games released individually, because they really do feel like one long adventure with the second game picking up immediately where the first left off. This is without a doubt one of the best stories they've ever told filled with mysteries so great they kept me guessing until the very end, and the plot twists and surprises did not disappoint! Playing in Victorian era Great Britain is such a charming break for the series, solving old time mysteries without the use of modern day science provided a fun spin and challenge with every case. This game also had some of the best side characters of any entry we've ever had with a memorable cast in each and every case, especially ones like Sherlock Holmes himself and his adorable sidekick Iris. With unique features to this game like the Dance of Deduction and the Jury Trials, it feels like there's more to do in this entry than any before.

    I could continue to sing this game's praises for several more paragraphs, but in short this is now my 3rd favorite entry in the franchise behind AA3, and AA5. I absolutely enjoyed every second of my time with these charming characters and vibrant world, with some of the best music we've had yet and some of the most intense moments, and a story so incredible I choked up several times. This is a game I honestly recommend to anybody and everybody, even if you've never played a single entry before. It truly was something incredible, and I'll always remember my time with it fondly.    … Expand
  29. Onioncreature
    Sep 19, 2021
    9
    The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles is a tremendously well executed narrative-adventure set approximately 100 years before the main series of games. The use of early 1900s setting and focus on real-world cultural ideas of the era give the two games included in the package a distinct identity and feel, which helps to refresh the tried and true Ace Attorney format. The structure focuses farThe Great Ace Attorney Chronicles is a tremendously well executed narrative-adventure set approximately 100 years before the main series of games. The use of early 1900s setting and focus on real-world cultural ideas of the era give the two games included in the package a distinct identity and feel, which helps to refresh the tried and true Ace Attorney format. The structure focuses far more an overarching narrative than other titles in the series, which helped me to feel engaged throughout, as all events inevitably relate to or have some significance to the story later on. While many times predictable, the plot keeps introducing new twists and turns often enough to keep you on your toes. Everything leads up to one of the series best ever finales, which left my draw dropped more than a few times.

    The attention to detail in the localization of this previously Japan-exclusive title is staggering, the language used is incredibly well written and really helps to sell the game's setting. The characters, as expected of an AA game, are all defined and memorable, with there being a wonderful cast of heroes, villains, and just about everything in-between. The GAA's visuals are noticeably 3DS quality, but have been touched up enough that the minor shortcomings aren't particularly bothersome or notable, and the game generally looks pleasing to the eye. The music is similarly up to the task, and while likely not the best AA soundtrack it does impress often, and had me humming along on many an occasion.

    I do unfortunately have a few minor nitpicks and complaints which did hamper the experience ever so slightly. For one, the first game in the duology is simply far too easy, I prefer it when the puzzles require a bit more thought. This issue is largely amended by the 4th case however, and the difficulty from there on out is pretty much in-line with what I would want and expect from an AA title. Another minor critique is that I think that the game is probably a bit too long, the length is largely justified, but at certain points I did wish the pace was ever so slightly brisker. There's also a few character quirks that I found to be a bit grating, nothing that was particularly obnoxious, but the game could perhaps do with being less cutesy at times. Additionally, I encountered one occasion in which it's clear that these games were originally designed to be played on the 3DS, which did make me wish a bit that the titles had also been ported to 3DS, but that's quite a nitpick that I'm sure won't bother most.

    Playing through the Great Ace Attorney reminded me why I love the series so much, but also introduced plenty of new mechanics and ideas that evolved the AA gameplay and world. It's a wonderful companion-piece for the main series, but also can easily stand on it's own as a deeply compelling experience. I cannot recommend the Great Ace Attorney Chronicles enough, it is one of the best experiences I've had playing a narrative focused game in quite some time    … Expand
  30. giannis2001
    Sep 21, 2021
    8
    What a game...

    I didn't expect anything else of course from Capcom. Another amazing entry in the series like every other game. However, I still can't see the excellence that the Trilogy has. Let's start with one of the most important aspects of those games which is the brilliance of the trials. Unfortunately, I have to say that in this aspect the game lacks a bit. The cases, separately,    What a game...

    I didn't expect anything else of course from Capcom. Another amazing entry in the series like every other game. However, I still can't see the excellence that the Trilogy has.

    Let's start with one of the most important aspects of those games which is the brilliance of the trials. Unfortunately, I have to say that in this aspect the game lacks a bit. The cases, separately, aren't THAT good (maybe because the technology is limited in the 20th century, and it's not easy to build perfect cases). Another thing I noticed is that are some holes in the trials as well. Sometimes, events take place in a way that forces the trial to continue, even though some don't make that much sense. Still, they are not bad at all, but I feel like they are just decent, unlike the Trilogy, which has some perfectly brilliant cases.

    That stops in the last trial, where you discover the truth about everything and everyone. Leading to the next aspect which is the plot, and I must admit that it's the best in the series. The final trial concludes everything that was asserted in all the other trials perfectly. After all, almost all cases were connected in contrast with most of the other games.

    However, you have to play the whole thing to experience this explosion of overwhelming feelings eventually, and as I stated above, the pacing of the story is slow and a bit dull sometimes. Nonetheless, the end is worth it.

    As for the characters, there are some very interesting personalities and some not-so. The main ones in the spin-off are mostly great but, overall, I don't think they surpass the main cast of the series. Ryunosuke Naruhodo for example was very similar to Phoenix Wright but not so lovable in my opinion. Except, of course, Herlock Sholmes and Barok Van Zieks which are some of the best characters in the whole series, hands down. Also, the side characters aren't as interesting neither, besides some exceptions. The game has a very good sense of humor as well. Now, regarding the investigations, I think this game has the best version of them. The Dance of Deduction is truly extraordinary.

    As for the other aspects: The visuals are the best in the series of course, which makes sense since this game is the latest installment, as well as the remarkable soundtrack which is nothing you wouldn't expect.

    To summarise, this game is great, very lengthy, but not the best in the series, and doesn't surpass the Legendary Trilogy. It still is an incredibly strong installment in the series regardless. I also want to note that the review is subjective.    … Expand
  31. Leprehalls
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    I am at the last case of Resolve and I really did not think it was going to be so deep until now, I did'nt even finish yet. I made notes of what I thought it would happen next and I got it wrong most of 'em, making Resolve really unpredictable. The Great Ace Attorney Adventures sacrifices most of the thrill the franchise is bound to deliver to introduce the characters and build up theI am at the last case of Resolve and I really did not think it was going to be so deep until now, I did'nt even finish yet. I made notes of what I thought it would happen next and I got it wrong most of 'em, making Resolve really unpredictable. The Great Ace Attorney Adventures sacrifices most of the thrill the franchise is bound to deliver to introduce the characters and build up the world so that The Great Ace Attorney Resolve absolutely blasts your mind with all the mysteries and plot twists. Definitely worth the time.… Expand
  32. animeUwU
    Jun 25, 2022
    10
    Favorite of the series. The second game wraps the story very nicely.
    OST is fire. Story is fire. Characters are fire too.
  33. RashFaustinho
    Sep 2, 2021
    9
    A wonderful collection of 2 games, with some of the best soundtrack in the series.

    The first game suffers from pacing problems, but the second one manages to fix that - It is evident thar these two stories have been thought in tandem The second title not only wraps everything up nicely, but also wonderfully shapes characters, both main ones and secondary ones. All in all, I will not    A wonderful collection of 2 games, with some of the best soundtrack in the series.

    The first game suffers from pacing problems, but the second one manages to fix that - It is evident thar these two stories have been thought in tandem

    The second title not only wraps everything up nicely, but also wonderfully shapes characters, both main ones and secondary ones.

    All in all, I will not lie, I'm huge fan of this series, due to its stracture and how it meshes visual novel elements with puzzle game ones.... Thus this is one of my favourite games of the year!    … Expand
  34. TuxKick
    Mar 25, 2022
    9
    This completely satisfies the Ace Attorney itch and kept giving. The unique court actions besides simple cross-examinations added so much more variety and flare to the series - though I do wish gauging reactions of others wasn’t so transparent and easy to find. But all in all, I love this game. As an Ace Attorney fan, to other fans, I have no doubt you’ll enjoy this game.
  35. jaros27
    Aug 16, 2021
    9
    A great edition to the ace attorney series; a good soundtrack, interesting characters and an historically accurate and engaging plot. My only complaint is that the first case is too long. Ignore the negative reviews they are just unhappy that this title hasn't revolutionised the series (which it was never meant to do as it is a localised spin off game). Having also played the original gameA great edition to the ace attorney series; a good soundtrack, interesting characters and an historically accurate and engaging plot. My only complaint is that the first case is too long. Ignore the negative reviews they are just unhappy that this title hasn't revolutionised the series (which it was never meant to do as it is a localised spin off game). Having also played the original game in Japanese it is still the best, most well-rounded and innovative title in the series to date.… Expand
  36. teenagedreams
    Jan 7, 2022
    10
    This game didn't deserve to get review bombed by trolls :/ Wtf Metacritic. This is Ace Attorney at its best.
  37. BipWip
    Sep 7, 2021
    10
    As a long time fan of the Ace Attorney series this is (in my opinion) the best game in the entire series. The two games together form the best overarching story in Ace Attorney history.

    What really helped this along is that each individual case is fun and engaging in it's own way. Yet every case reveals some information that at the end of 'Resolve' is brought together in a realistic    As a long time fan of the Ace Attorney series this is (in my opinion) the best game in the entire series. The two games together form the best overarching story in Ace Attorney history.

    What really helped this along is that each individual case is fun and engaging in it's own way. Yet every case reveals some information that at the end of 'Resolve' is brought together in a realistic way.

    One last thing that made this game stand out over any other Ace Attorney games is that the game had a solid, believable internal logic. Of course certain parts of writing were identifiable as maybe 'overly convenient' but unlike older games, the path taken by the characters, their motivations, and what they knew when all make sense. It never feels as if characters are missing something on purpose only to notice it at the right time (older games did this), nor did it ever feel as if the characters all of a sudden happened to luckily guess the correct answer (looking at you Turnabout Big Top).

    Last but not least Susato is the best assistant in any Ace Attorney game. Not only is her personality great, she is actually useful and competent in the area of law. Her presence makes actual sense in the plot. (Maya also made sense, but you can't deny mostly she was just tagging along, and most of the actually useful law stuff came from Mia being channelled by her, which does not really boost Maya's character)    … Expand
  38. Zeno14
    Oct 10, 2021
    9
    Easily my favourite Ace Attorney game so far! I thought the story was way better than all the other ace attorney games, andit actually brings some new gameplay mechanics too! Like Dance of Deductions, the Jury System( That should’ve been there after AJ ). It also brings back multiple witness’ on the stand like in Professor Layton vs PW. I really liked all of these additions, it’s niceEasily my favourite Ace Attorney game so far! I thought the story was way better than all the other ace attorney games, andit actually brings some new gameplay mechanics too! Like Dance of Deductions, the Jury System( That should’ve been there after AJ ). It also brings back multiple witness’ on the stand like in Professor Layton vs PW. I really liked all of these additions, it’s nice actually getting some new mechanics for this series. Albeit, I wish they made the dance of deductions harder.
    It really feels like it was supposed to be a trilogy, as the second games story felt rushed. But it was still really good!    … Expand
  39. MrAceAttorney
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Game good very epic i like because better than ace attorney music good best game best storyline 100%
  40. Lil_Caucasian
    Jan 29, 2022
    9
    Fantastic entry in the Ace Attorney series. The puzzles in the 2 games weave together into one intriguing and interesting story.
  41. ZaveG
    Feb 19, 2022
    9
    Great characters and engaging story makes it one of the best entries in the Ace Attorney series.
  42. Valley85
    Jun 9, 2022
    10
    An incredible Ace Attorney duology, second only to the original trilogy for me. Great characters, thoughtful themes and story, and beautiful music.
  43. PeteMurray
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Like me old grandpappy once said, "when ya witness a review bombing ya do yer civic duty and drown the mug out." Whoever went n' did that should flip 90 degrees onto the floor! Da-ha-ha-ha!
  44. Cyan_Can
    Apr 7, 2022
    9
    The Great Ace Attorney is a godsend because it fixes the worst issue in the whole series: Your story progression being linked to a save file. If you end up saving in a bad spot, you can simply use one of the many key points in the story and start from there, rather than going all the way back to the start of a trial. On top of this, you can have the game play itself, so if you get annoyedThe Great Ace Attorney is a godsend because it fixes the worst issue in the whole series: Your story progression being linked to a save file. If you end up saving in a bad spot, you can simply use one of the many key points in the story and start from there, rather than going all the way back to the start of a trial. On top of this, you can have the game play itself, so if you get annoyed finding something in an investigation segment and feel stuck, you can just hit select.… Expand
  45. AMindJoke
    Sep 6, 2022
    10
    This game is on the trilogy level! The mood, the OST, the character design are such huge thing in TGAA!
  46. MaterialSocrate
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    I just love this game, the well designed characters and the astonishing plot twists, just amazing. I think Capcom solved most of the negative feedback their previous AA games received while adding at the same the most appraised features from said games (such as the evidence examination). I think this game deserves much more attention. IHowever I would reacommend (if you are staring theI just love this game, the well designed characters and the astonishing plot twists, just amazing. I think Capcom solved most of the negative feedback their previous AA games received while adding at the same the most appraised features from said games (such as the evidence examination). I think this game deserves much more attention. IHowever I would reacommend (if you are staring the game) not to search on internet for ANYTHING until you complete it… even the smallest details are crucial to enjoying the plot.… Expand
  47. mmcfly566
    Aug 1, 2021
    10
    This game feels nothing like an Ace Attorney game but at the same time it feels just like any other Ace Attorney game. Game of the Year for me so far.
  48. JamesC1992
    Jul 28, 2021
    10
    Objection! You don’t want to miss this game! Finally after waiting 6 years we have the english dubbed version. It’s honestly the best game to get on the switch this year. It’s witty, charming and full of mysteries waiting to be solved. The price is perfect for the two games you get. A 10/10 visual novel & adventure game.
  49. LukeReviewer
    Aug 1, 2021
    10
    This is the best game of the series, The story is so good. The soundtrack is one of the best in the series. The writing, the Case, and the dubbing is so good. This is the best game that I have played it
  50. manofsteele1776
    Aug 2, 2021
    9
    The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles finally takes the series into the modern age (ironic, given the fact the 2 games are set during the start of the Meiji Restoration in the late 1860s). Ace Attorney’s strong suits (characters, dialogue, and puzzle-solving) return in full swing, and are joined by an incredible soundtrack and gorgeous animations. The 3 new mechanics, Pursuit, Dance ofThe Great Ace Attorney Chronicles finally takes the series into the modern age (ironic, given the fact the 2 games are set during the start of the Meiji Restoration in the late 1860s). Ace Attorney’s strong suits (characters, dialogue, and puzzle-solving) return in full swing, and are joined by an incredible soundtrack and gorgeous animations. The 3 new mechanics, Pursuit, Dance of Deduction, and Summation Examination, all help to break up the mundanity that can come from playing a visual novel, and help add a cool twist to court or investigation proceedings. The only thing holding this game back from a perfect 10 is the difficulty; it can be a bit hand-holdy at times. You’ll often confer with your judicial assistant on needing just one more key piece of evidence, only for that evidence to turn up next to you immediately after. It should be noted, however, that this problem is minimized in the second game in the collection (Revelations), and is mainly present in the first. Even with this issue, however, both games are a fantastic ride from start to finish.… Expand
  51. Irly08
    Jul 31, 2021
    10
    Vale mucho la pena, es un juego de ace attorney diferente pero que se sigue sintiendo parte de la franquicia Las mecánicas son muy divertidas, para mi en lo personal las deducciones son mis favoritas, los juicios son interesantes desde la manera en la que se lleva acabo y también el “judicial findings” que es algo nuevo, es muy entretenido, las historias de los casos también sonVale mucho la pena, es un juego de ace attorney diferente pero que se sigue sintiendo parte de la franquicia Las mecánicas son muy divertidas, para mi en lo personal las deducciones son mis favoritas, los juicios son interesantes desde la manera en la que se lleva acabo y también el “judicial findings” que es algo nuevo, es muy entretenido, las historias de los casos también son interesantes
    Cada capítulo es extenso, el arte y música son muy buenos y los personajes son entrañables y tiene cada uno tiene su toque especial    … Expand
  52. DarkEnty
    Aug 2, 2021
    9
    They are great games with great soundtracks and you are getting two for the price of one.
  53. rinitis
    Jul 28, 2021
    10
    It's perfect game. All the clues lead to one, leading the player to a fantastic story.
  54. gyakutensaiban
    Jul 29, 2021
    10
    In just one word: masterpiece.

    For those that do not know, the Great Ace Attorney games were released in Japan back in 2015 and 2017, respectively. The western release had been held back for multiple reasons: 1. These are spin-off titles. Around ~2015, the mainline Ace Attorney titles had not been selling very well outside Japan. We've only gotten digital releases of the 3DS games. In    In just one word: masterpiece.

    For those that do not know, the Great Ace Attorney games were released in Japan back in 2015 and 2017, respectively. The western release had been held back for multiple reasons:
    1. These are spin-off titles. Around ~2015, the mainline Ace Attorney titles had not been selling very well outside Japan. We've only gotten digital releases of the 3DS games. In Japan, however, they not only get physical versions, but also limited editions.
    2. Localizing this title would have been extremely confusing for the average western Ace Attorney fan. Everyone who had heard of The Great Ace Attorney probably knows the main character Ryūnosuke Naruhodo is Phoenix Wright's ancestor... "Wait, what?! But Phoenix Wright lives in the United States." That's because Ace Attorney's localization changed the game's location from Japan to the U.S.A.! Phoenix Wright's name in Japan is Ryuichi Naruhodou...
    It goes even further. The ancestor's name itself, Ryūnosuke, is a portmanteau of Apollo's and Phoenix's names in Japanese. "Ryuichi" + "Housuke" = "Ryūnosuke". What would they have to name Ryunosuke if they were to localize the game, then? Phopollo Wright? It would have been cringey yet hilarious.
    3. Copyright issues, mainly due to the Sherlock Holmes character, and also some of the toned language and remarks the game uses, depicting English people as fiercely racist towards Japanese people —with words like "barbaric" and "monkeys"—, which is actually accurate for the time period this game is ambiented on (~the year 1902).

    Fast forward to around 2019-2020. The Ace Attorney Trilogy HD remaster is a major success everywhere in the world. PC, Switch, PS4 and Xbox versions have been selling like hotcakes.
    There is strong demand for The Great Ace Attorney, too. English-subbed gameplay of the game gets thousand of views. People love the characters and the story. A dedicated team of people decide to make a fan translation. And the fan translation gets insanely popular.
    At some point Capcom decides to port the game to HD platforms other than mobile, and they noticed the western demand.
    "Yeah the people want this game. It's time to give them what they want."
    They got through the caveats that would imply, leaving the character names unlocalised but also changing Sherlock's name to Herlock in order to avoid copyright issues.

    Now, for an actual review of the two games:
    Both get a 10/10 from me.

    - Around 20-25 hours to beat each game.
    - An absolutely impeccable presentation. Every chapter at the start has a cutscene with voice acting. There's also another short cutscene that looks like an excerpt directly taken from Sir Conan Doyle's stories.
    - The music itself is a huge orchestra and it's beautiful to listen to.
    - The character designs are beautiful, yet simple. Ryunosuke and legal assistant Susato just seem like your average 20th century Japanese people, with Ryunosuke in his school uniform and Susato in a kimono. Some English characters are colorful and excentric like Herlock and Iris, others like Gina are simple and plaid, very plaid. Needless to say, the characters are entertaining and full of emotion.
    - It's incredibly accurate —historically speaking— for the early 20th century Britain. Small story details like the "window tax" and pawn shops make you feel like you're really in 1900 Britain.
    - The jury system from the crossover with Professor Layton makes a comeback and honestly, it's great! Every juror has something different to say, it proves that people who are watching the trial have different POVs and some of them may turn everything you know about the trial around.
    - Investigation and court trials with you shouting "Objection!" are back. Of course, it's Ace Attorney! Investigation isn't tedious, there isn't a lot of backtracking and there are a lot of new things to know and historical details to learn.
    - If you thought the first game was amazing, get ready for the second one because the cases get ten times better.
    - In previous games, while prosecutors are annoying at first and they will want to destroy your defense with everything they've got, you end up absolutely loving them. Edgeworth, Franziska, Godot, Klavier. Even Blackquill and Nahyuta. Ace Attorney fans love them and hold them close in their hearts. But what about this game's prosecutor, Barok van Zieks, "The Reaper of the Old Bailey"? Will you ever learn to love him, with his racist and strong attitude, and his scary background story where every defendant he's prosecuted... dies!? And where did he come from, anyway? He's absolutely suspicious. This might be a change in the series for sure, and the average fan's heart. I won't go spoiling anything about him, though (yes, don't worry, what I said are just general details you'll know in the first few hours of the first game, like the "surface" of the character). Play the game!    … Expand
  55. BigEmerald
    Aug 2, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first is enjoyable, nothing exceptional but passable. The second is the masterpiece of the serie.
    The characters, the ost, the trials, the cases... All done very well.    … Expand
  56. GeneralHooHa
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    This is a masterpieces, definitely the pinicle of the ace attorney series. The writing, music, and mechanics are top notch.
  57. coffeeeee
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    Genuinely one of the best experiences Ace Attorney has to offer. A well-polished game that fans the mainline series will enjoy.
  58. satorusimp
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    Absolutely brilliant! The story, music, atmosphere, animation, voice acting, characters and their development - all of it was done beautifully. Though I am sad we didn't get these games sooner, I can definitely say that they were worth the wait.
  59. marlboro1776
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Fascinating game. Even if it's a completely different story from the original, it feels the same way, just as good if not better.
  60. Nintendopost24
    Jul 30, 2021
    9
    Benefiting from a quality writing and translation, The Great Attorney Chronicles offers us two fascinating stories through the various trials. This compilation is already one of the best Visual Novel - survey games available. In some ways, these spin-offs are perhaps even more interesting than the main series Ace Attorney. The HD port is quality, and the Japanese voices a pure pleasure toBenefiting from a quality writing and translation, The Great Attorney Chronicles offers us two fascinating stories through the various trials. This compilation is already one of the best Visual Novel - survey games available. In some ways, these spin-offs are perhaps even more interesting than the main series Ace Attorney. The HD port is quality, and the Japanese voices a pure pleasure to listen to. The only thing that we can regret is the lack of translation into French, which is still a brake for some players.

    Full review, in french, on my blog Nintendo Legacy. You can follow me on Twitter @NintendoLegacy1    … Expand
  61. zmcqueen
    Jul 30, 2021
    3
    The writing treats the player like a child, and I just have no patience for that.

    Frequently you're presented with a new, potentially interesting idea only to have the next full minute of dialog be a blatant rehashing of the one idea, breaking down what it means in plain English multiple times. That happens any time anything new is presented to the player, at least up until I stopped    The writing treats the player like a child, and I just have no patience for that.

    Frequently you're presented with a new, potentially interesting idea only to have the next full minute of dialog be a blatant rehashing of the one idea, breaking down what it means in plain English multiple times. That happens any time anything new is presented to the player, at least up until I stopped playing.

    This may actually be a great game if you're learning English or have occasional issues with reading comprehension, but I can't recommend it for anyone else.    … Expand
  62. Hovis992tza
    Aug 3, 2021
    1
    Same old same old I played all the previous entries with little to no evolution to the systems and game play
  63. EditorGX
    Aug 13, 2021
    3
    The great ace attorney series is a mystery game that plays itself and is a major letdown for long time fans as it's head scratching mysteries are no where to be found in this entry.

    I will say as a game, this port of a 3Ds title is competently made, as a collection I'd say it's what we'd come to expect from the people at Capcom. There's no technical issues to be found the music,    The great ace attorney series is a mystery game that plays itself and is a major letdown for long time fans as it's head scratching mysteries are no where to be found in this entry.


    I will say as a game, this port of a 3Ds title is competently made, as a collection I'd say it's what we'd come to expect from the people at Capcom. There's no technical issues to be found the music, character design, and localized dialogue is all up to the quality we've come to expect from this series. However that's where my praise for the game ends. As the game, in its core gameplay, is severely lacking. There's no challange to ever solve the mystery of "what happened" as the great ace Attorney seems to go out of its way to make things as easy as possible for the player. Bringing up a mystery for the case, only to immidaltey hand you a peice of evidence that anyone over the age of 10 would be able to figure out the significance of what it means. At times you will even be handed a peice of evidence and then immidaltey told what to do with it by your assistant, that being invesitagte it or present it. I think the best way to outline the core problem the game has with approaching it's mysteries can be found in its new mechanic, which is watching for characters reactions to certian statements during cross examinations. On its surface it sounds interesting, Ace Attorney Apollo Justice on the Nintendo DS had a simmilar such mechanic that many people enjoyed. However the two aren't comparable, as any and all forms of subtly have been removed. When this "mechanic" is activated, the game will play an audio que of them shouting, put a "!" Over the characters icon, and have them go into an extremely obvious nervous animation that will have them flailing their arms around biting on an object. Turning this "mechanic" into a quick time event with no time limit making it nearly impossible to miss.

    Final Verdict: Guilty of being a boring visual novel disguised as a mystery game.    … Expand
  64. GitanoUrbano
    Aug 28, 2021
    0
    Se que es seguro un juego divertido y que me compraria de salida, pero mi voto bronca es porque un juego con tantos dialogos que no pueda seleccionar español de idioma me parece una pereza de los desarrolladores. Cuando este en español cambiare la nota y seguro lo compre, mientras tanto no..
  65. LastHope17
    Aug 1, 2021
    4
    Pick something. Either I am a lawyer or I am a detective. Years of this and it's only gotten worse half the cases turn into having nothing to do with the client. This should have one game, but the stretched out one alright story into to two terrible ones. The budget was clearly cut for the second game as there was no animated scenes and they reused about 50% of the character models.
  66. ulundor
    Nov 19, 2022
    4
    The writing is poor, characters are boring and annoying, and the pacing is horrendous.
    Even the music is subpar. Definitely the worst in the AA series.
  67. Spassbremse
    Aug 27, 2021
    2
    Absolutely one of the worst AA games ever written.

    The characters are mostly bland one-dimensional, boring archetypes. Herrlock Sholmes is nothing more than an obtrusive headache. He gets in your way, wastes your **** time with his unfun deduction segments, and LIES TO YOU constantly. Susato has absolutely no personality or defining characteristic. The one character I actually like    Absolutely one of the worst AA games ever written.

    The characters are mostly bland one-dimensional, boring archetypes. Herrlock Sholmes is nothing more than an obtrusive headache. He gets in your way, wastes your **** time with his unfun deduction segments, and LIES TO YOU constantly. Susato has absolutely no personality or defining characteristic. The one character I actually like is Barok, but he also jumps through stupid hoops to make the plot work in ways that do not make sense.

    I understand the bigger mystery that they were building up to in Resolve, but to be quite honest, it's so badly written, cliched, and contrived that halfway through I just didn't care anymore. The game's only way to contrive a sense of tension or drama is to waste your time running over the same clues ten times, while characters who could literally answer your questions just tell you "No" and then **** off.

    I've played every AA game in the series. This series was BUILT on great writing, great pacing, and clever scenarios. This game has none of them. What a damn shame.    … Expand
  68. Aetherus
    Aug 20, 2021
    2
    There's barely any challenge in this game. The assistant is way too helpful. The tempo is also the worst. There are too many meaningless dialogs and self-talks, and there are too few logical highlights. Compared to the Phoenix Wright Trilogy, the music also raises less tension. I don't recommend any Ace Attorney fans to buy this game.
  69. Aerosath
    Apr 7, 2022
    4
    Love the story lines and the vibe they’re going for, but it’s a bit slow. While playing you need to solve the mystery and then read how they’re retelling what you’ve just solved.

    If you’re someone who loves solving mysteries and participating in them, really searching for clues then this game isn’t for you either. They actually make the “clues” super obvious, it gets obnoxious. I was    Love the story lines and the vibe they’re going for, but it’s a bit slow. While playing you need to solve the mystery and then read how they’re retelling what you’ve just solved.

    If you’re someone who loves solving mysteries and participating in them, really searching for clues then this game isn’t for you either. They actually make the “clues” super obvious, it gets obnoxious.

    I was very excited for this game but it ended up with me just auto playing the dialogue.. wouldn’t buy again.    … Expand
  70. Hackattaque
    May 3, 2022
    7
    The reviews of this game have hyped it way too much. I was hoping for something as good as the very first Ace Attorney, but this is actually a very uneven double-feature. The first half feels like a kind of experiment trying out a bunch of new features but forgetting to craft good mysteries to solve. The constant references to Sherlock Holmes stories don’t help, as these ‘twists’ onThe reviews of this game have hyped it way too much. I was hoping for something as good as the very first Ace Attorney, but this is actually a very uneven double-feature. The first half feels like a kind of experiment trying out a bunch of new features but forgetting to craft good mysteries to solve. The constant references to Sherlock Holmes stories don’t help, as these ‘twists’ on classic tales are vastly inferior. The second half is MUCH, much better: There are actual dead bodies and crime scenes to investigate, and an incredible middle chapter that is steeped in sci-fi and futurism.
    But then in that classic AA style, it ends with a ridiculously convoluted mix of soap opera and conspiracy theory, whereby you somehow end up ignoring the actual crime in front of you for complete conjecture on long-forgotten events.
    For the diehard AA fans this will probably be more than enough, but I was left feeling disappointed. A 7/10 game, one to pick up on sale.    … Expand
  71. MadeAnAccountTo
    Dec 2, 2021
    6
    The first case tests-
    Player's ability to use the basic trial mechanics
    Second case tests- The players ability to use the investigation mechanics and the deduction mechanics. Third case tests- Player's ability to connect more obscure information, and persuade the jury. Fourth case tests- The player's patience and their ability to speculate. This is where game 1 entertained me the most.    The first case tests-
    Player's ability to use the basic trial mechanics
    Second case tests-
    The players ability to use the investigation mechanics and the deduction mechanics.
    Third case tests-
    Player's ability to connect more obscure information, and persuade the jury.
    Fourth case tests-
    The player's patience and their ability to speculate. This is where game 1 entertained me the most.
    Fifth case tests-
    Everything so far.
    Game 2
    Case 1-
    Same as Game 1, but more speculation and observation is involved. Superior.
    Case 2-
    Same as Case 4 of Game 1, but faster. Case 3-
    Day 2 is a highlight, involving a witness that denies their own credibility, which encourages speculation.    … Expand
  72. Jobni
    Sep 10, 2022
    7
    The game is ok. Overall, the cases are well thought out, it is easy to control and it's a fine game you can sit and play quietly. But it’s really slow and it's not always that fun. I think you spend too much time on unimportant things in the game. It was nice to try the game but I don't know if I want to play it again.
  73. GDChrome
    Dec 29, 2022
    10
    This is my favorite game of all time, just buy it. the writing in this game (especially the second one in the collection), is absolutely genius. this game does so much so right, the fantastic graphics, legendary soundtrack, memorable characters, the best protagonist in the series, I could literally not recommend this game enough. I'm being a little vague here, but if you love visualThis is my favorite game of all time, just buy it. the writing in this game (especially the second one in the collection), is absolutely genius. this game does so much so right, the fantastic graphics, legendary soundtrack, memorable characters, the best protagonist in the series, I could literally not recommend this game enough. I'm being a little vague here, but if you love visual novels, or you're just a passer by like I was when I found this series, buy this game. this game was 60 dollars on steam and took years to be localized, but it was all worth it… Expand
  74. AuthorAlanJia
    Feb 7, 2023
    10
    Adventures is amazing with consistently great cases, and feels very fresh, and has awesome new characters. But what really makes TGAA Chronicles is Resolve. That's tied for Trials and Tribulations as my favourite video game of all time. Every case in the game is amazing, and the villain line up here is exceptional. The themes, like not overidealizing others, and the truth not alwaysAdventures is amazing with consistently great cases, and feels very fresh, and has awesome new characters. But what really makes TGAA Chronicles is Resolve. That's tied for Trials and Tribulations as my favourite video game of all time. Every case in the game is amazing, and the villain line up here is exceptional. The themes, like not overidealizing others, and the truth not always leading to happiness are really well done. The soundtrack and visuals are the best in the series. The characters are written so well and all have excellent development. And there are several moments in the game that just had my jaw on the floor. It's just a masterpiece all around. Don't listen to those negative reviews, they just capping.… Expand
  75. TheQweast
    Mar 3, 2023
    9
    Such a unique take on the Ace Attorney series and one that I loved playing through. The characters are great and the cases while not being super difficult perfectly scratch that detective itch and all have interesting conclusions. Also Herlock Shomes might be one of my favorite characters in the series, love the juxtaposition of him compared to his source material.
  76. Very_Bod
    May 10, 2023
    8
    Almost everything in this game is AMAZING especially the pretty good story, The Great Detective is honestly one of the best characters in the Ace Attorney franchise, And many of the characters are mostly top tier including their designs, the only thing I don't like about this game is the *ahem* the one case with the wardrobe, Although the story is too long (in other words literally everyAlmost everything in this game is AMAZING especially the pretty good story, The Great Detective is honestly one of the best characters in the Ace Attorney franchise, And many of the characters are mostly top tier including their designs, the only thing I don't like about this game is the *ahem* the one case with the wardrobe, Although the story is too long (in other words literally every other ace attorney game's story), but still overall a very good game, oh wait YES HAVE YOU HEARD THE OST ITS SO GOOD I LISTEN TO IT EVERYDAY IM NOW ADDICTED, IT HAS THAT VICTORIAN + ACE ATTORNEY MUSIC FEEL, PROBABLY THE ONLY ONE THAT DISLIKES THE MUSIC IS JUST NON EXISTENT!… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#15 Best Switch Game of 2021
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#18 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2021

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86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 48 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 48
  3. Negative: 0 out of 48
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 17, 2022
    80
    The biggest change compared to other parts of the law series is the setting in England and the presence of Herlock Sholmes. Otherwise, it's still the same, and really great, adventure full of dialogues, specific humor and characters.
  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Oct 7, 2021
    90
    If you've never played any of the Ace Attorney titles before, this is an excellent place to start – but it's also a good example of how far we've come since the franchise first was released in the West over 15 years ago! With all the smooth 3D visuals, the excellent music, the extensively researched setting and the great cast of characters, it's leaps and bounds ahead of the original Ace Attorney trilogy, and the story shines just as brightly as the original. If not brighter! [Issue #54 – September 2021, p. 69]
  3. Nintendojo
    Sep 14, 2021
    100
    The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles isn’t just a reminder of why the series as a whole is beloved, but also a reaffirmation that video games can be capable of so much more as an entertainment medium. Straddling the line somewhere between book and interactive movie, The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles takes players through case after case packed with wonderful characters, stories, and clever brain teasers. Although adventure games/visual novels aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, if you’ve been looking to try one for the first time or give them another shot, this is the game. The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles is a blast.
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