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
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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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