The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles
Genres: Mystery, Story Rich, Adventure
Play modes: singleplayer
Release Date: 26-7-2021
Developer: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Our verdict
9/10
- Difficulty: Medium
- Players: 1
- Playtime: 50–70 h
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles bundles two courtroom adventures starring Ryunosuke Naruhodo, a rookie lawyer in late 1800s Japan and Victorian London. You gather evidence, cross-examine witnesses and press on contradictions, and work alongside the great detective Herlock Sholmes, whose wild deductions you have to correct. A jury system adds the twist of swaying jurors as well as the judge. It suits solo players who enjoy long, character-driven mysteries.
Steam reviews are very positive (about 93% of 3,420). Players call it one of the best entries in the series, with standout characters and soundtrack, and stress that its story stands alone, so newcomers can start here. Reviewers also note smart gameplay changes that refresh the formula.
The main caveat is length and pace: the cases are long and wordy, and reviewers log 60 hours or more. For anyone who likes courtroom mysteries, it is a great buy, especially on sale.
Pros
- Two full games of Meiji-era and Victorian London courtroom cases
- Herlock Sholmes deductions you must correct in real time
- Standalone story, so newcomers can start here
Cons
- Very long and text-heavy
- Needs a big time commitment across two games
About
Immerse yourself in a dramatic yet charming and witty world of evidence-gathering, deduction and courtroom battles with this double-pack of the adventures of rookie lawyer Ryunosuke.
Set in late 19th century Japan and England, each title features five murder-mystery episodes filled with all the drama, laughs, twists, and “turnabouts” you’ve come to expect from the legally labyrinthine legacy of Ace Attorney. Join Ryunosuke Naruhodo, ancestor of series mainstay Phoenix Wright, as he attempts to uncover the secrets behind an international criminal conspiracy and solve a hauntingly baffling cold case, while tackling a series of tricky trials along the way. Dozens of hours of attorney action awaits you!
In the course of each case, you’ll speak to witnesses, examine evidence and clues, and attempt to deduce the dastardly intent behind the crime before proceeding to the courtroom. In court, you will hear testimonies, cross-examine witnesses, and present evidence. And of course, it wouldn’t be an Ace Attorney game if you couldn’t shout “OBJECTION!” when you know you’ve got the facts and evidence needed to contradict the prosecution’s claims and prove your client’s innocence.
The game includes a convenient assistance feature in case you hit a dead end in your investigation, so even if this is your first Ace Attorney game, you can get into your amateur sleuthing adventures with ease! Will you be able to crack these clever cases? The game is afoot!
NOTE: This game can be played with English audio or with Japanese audio and English subtitles.
