The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles

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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 262 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 204 out of 262
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 262
  3. Negative: 47 out of 262
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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. rinitis
    Jul 28, 2021
    10
    It's perfect game. All the clues lead to one, leading the player to a fantastic story.
  9. 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
  10. MahadiKhan
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    This is by far my favourite site series in the whole ace attorney franchise.
    Would recommend
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Zoedn
    Aug 1, 2021
    10
    I loved this game, that is a really nice addition to my favourite game serie
  20. 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.
  21. 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
  22. 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!
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. Brostinson
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    This was was pretty good the other users are complaining about small details
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. 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.
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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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