The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 262 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 204 out of 262
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 262
  3. Negative: 47 out of 262
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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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.

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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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Metascore
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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