Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
Genres: Mystery, Story Rich, Adventure
Release Date: 5-9-2024
Developer: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Our verdict
9/10
- Difficulty: Medium
- Players: 1
- Playtime: 30–50 h
Ace Attorney Investigations Collection bundles both Ace Attorney Investigations games, starring prosecutor Miles Edgeworth. Instead of courtroom battles you walk crime scenes, gather evidence and corner witnesses on location, using Logic to connect facts in Edgeworth's head. The second game was previously only released in Japan, and this is its first official English version. It suits solo players who know the main Ace Attorney games.
Steam reviews are very positive (about 98% of 1,006). Fans who waited 13 years for the official sequel release are thrilled, and players praise the new HD art and animations, the soundtrack and Edgeworth as a lead. The Logic mechanic gets mentions as something new for the series.
There are hardly any complaints in the reviews. It is long, with reviewers logging 30 to 60 hours across both games, and it assumes you know the main trilogy's characters. Buy it if you enjoyed Phoenix Wright; newcomers should start with the original trilogy.
Pros
- Both Investigations games, the second officially in English for the first time
- Logic mechanic links facts during on-site investigations
- Refreshed HD art and animations
Cons
- Assumes you know the main Ace Attorney trilogy
- Long cases with lots of reading
About
Experience both Ace Attorney Investigations games in one gorgeous collection! Step into the shoes of Miles Edgeworth, that prosecutor of prosecutors from the Ace Attorney mainline games!
Leave the courtroom behind as you walk with Edgeworth around the crime scene, gathering evidence and clues and talking with persons of interest. Use your wit and what you discover to solve tough, intriguing cases through logic and deduction.
- Both games have been given the full HD treatment, including all-new designs for the chibi characters! Classic pixel art style is also available for a more retro vibe!
- Quality of life improvements including Chapter Select have been added, making it a breeze to replay your favorite parts!
- Autoplay and Story Mode have also been added. Autoplay will progress the dialogue for you, while Story Mode will solve even the toughest puzzles on your behalf -- perfect for those who just want to sit back and enjoy a good mystery!
*You can turn Story Mode on and off at any time.
- A Gallery section packed with bonus materials that are sure to please is also included! View in-game illustrations and character animations along with character design sketches and more! Listen to the background music of each game or bask in the beauty of some orchestral arrangements!
- Play the games in English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese!
