Ace Prosecutor Miles Edgeworth

[MakubeX2]

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I guess the flopped AJ in Japan give Capcom a scare and now they are counting on the cool Edgeworth with his own tale as a new rejuvelation to the new franchise.

They should have started out with this instead of AJ, giving us something familiar instead of throwing something.....revolutionary.

[Rayneing]

Why does this sound like one of the best ideas ever? I seriously will not be able to stop thinking about this until I play the damn thing. Edgeworth has always been my favourite Ace Attorney character, and the chance to play as him prosecuting is too tempting to resist.

[Ultima_Rasengan05]

Cool, so this is what the whole "New Gyakuten, not saiban" project was all about. Makes sense, though I don't think that Apollo Justice flopped just yet....they have yet to give him closure to his own arc, just like with Phoenix. But it seems like the whole focus point in Apollo Justice was Phoenix all over again.
This game seems more like a spinoff than a real sequel. It looks like it has new gameplay elements as well...looks like you can control where Edgeworth goes, judging from the screen shots.
Pretty cool idea, can't wait for it to be released.
Though I'm pretty sure they are working on Gyakuten Saiban 5...which, I have heard, it will be the last of the Gyakuten series and will have a lot of familiar faces returning.

[Kresnik]

I think it's no brainer to say that this is what they must do for the gameplay for all gyakuten series (Having character avatar walking around the scene)

[Emerald Emblem]

We have a Full Title and an English Trailer, The game has been dubbed:
"Miles Edgeworth, Ace Attorney: Investigations"

Enjoy the trailer:
http://www.jeuxactu.com/article-3703...-occident.html

[Rias]

Just beat the game a while ago...after reflecting on it for a bit and comparing with the other games in the series...

Spoiler for spoilers kept to minimal, but just to be safe:

--GS1-3 refers to the 3 games on GBA, DS1 refers to the remake, GS4 is GS4 on DS, GK refers to this game--

-Story-
The story definitely feel different compared to GS1-3, and the change in scenario writer (shown at the staff roll) confirms my feeling. The catchphase of this game is "Gyakuten NOT Saiban", but really it's pretty much "NOT Gyakuten NOT Saiban".

GS1-3 has always been about putting the readers on a ride. Just when you think you are deducing the tricks smoothly, something comes out and stops you right in the track and force you to look at it with a different perspective. Although the story can be weird sometimes, it's still easy for the reader to immerse themselves into the world of GS. The chapters cuts off at a right time, making the reader wanting to read more.

However, that's not the case for GK. Perhaps it's due to Mitsurugi's character settings, even tho other reoccuring characters retains their comedy factors, Mitsurugi definitely lacks in that department. It's also lacking that hot-blooded feel of GS, which of course wouldn't apply to Mitsurugi's cool character. Therefore, it feels much more like watching a dective solving a crime, where things just kinda runs smoothly most of the time. Another thing are the culprits: they don't get much character developments. In past games, the culprits are part of the witness that shows up from begining to the end of a case. In this game (especially case 3), they just kinda appear and are labeled as the culprit shortly after. It's missing the room to show/develop the culprits' each unique personalities.

Back to the point about "NOT Gyakuten". For me, "Gyakten" in GS not only meant the crucial turnover at the last moment, it also signifies the change of the reader's mentality at the climax of the story. This is definitely appearant in GS1-3, but ever since GS4 it hasn't been too appearant. In GK, the only moment you get that is near the end against the culprit of case 5, which was pretty much ruined by the hints that were dropped by the other cast members. The lack of "Gyakuten" is really too bad.

-Presentation-
No more psycho lock, no more minuki system, but you get the logic system. Logic system works pretty good, but is generally quite easy to solve due to the hints given with each of them. That is compensated by the many times that you have to deduce using evidence on the right part of a scene, which I thought was the hardest part of the game. Arguing in a court and outside is pretty much just the same thing, so no complains there. I do miss the desk banging noice tho

I also didn't mind the lack of using the touch screen, as there's no need for Mitsurugi to do scientific investigation himself.

-Characters-
Not going to go into depth too much. As mentioned before, reoccuring characters all perserve their old personalities, which worked very well in the story. Again, it's too bad that Mitsurugi did not provide many comedy relief that Naruhodo or Odoroki was able to provide in GS1-4, but not a big deal. Another thing is detective Rou (he's on the cover of the game). I couldn't felt too much of an involvement as the "rival" of this game, probably due to the lack of arguments with him in the most of the cases. A certain woman in the game is a bigger challenge than he is.

-Final Words-
Personally, this game is not bad. However, it's not great. It's good that they are trying new things with the series, and learning from their mistakes from GS4. (which you can tell from various points of the story that they made sure the story elements don't run into the same problems that made GS4 a flop) Not alot of suprises, but at least it's not boring. I guess I just miss the heated battles between a prosecutor and an attoney...it's just not the same with a prosecutor and a detective discussing their theories. Part of the reason why I enjoyed case 4 more than the other cases

[MakubeX2]

[Von Himmel]

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Is that the person who I thought she is. .? Franziska ?

[MakubeX2]

Originally Posted by Flyvedelta

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Is that the person who I thought she is. .? Franziska ?

Yes. Notice the tiny petite cane that she carries which goes nicely with her age.

[Kid Ying]

It's already out? OMG, i totally forgot. Gyakuten Saiban it's the best DS game, so, a Gyakuten WITH Edgeworth in the main role must be perfect. MUST BE.

I liked the GS4, but it lacked something, i don't know. I didn't find Apollo to be an interesting main chara like Phoenix, besides, the lack of the old gang the game blows rocks. It needed more Edgie love.

[MakubeX2]

Pfft. Loli Mei (Franziska) steals the spotlight at the very last moment for me. (A very unexpected pleasant surprise here.)

She should star in her own Mahou Saiban Shoujo game in the future.

[MrTerrorist]

Originally Posted by MakubeX2

Pfft. Loli Mei (Franziska) steals the spotlight at the very last moment for me. (A very unexpected pleasant surprise here.)

She should star in her own Mahou Saiban Shoujo game in the future.

True, so we can all whip everyone good.

[Von Himmel]

Looking at that picture, I don't think she bring the whip around at that time.

[Terrestrial Dream]

Anyone playing this game yet? I am in the final case and this is lot better than AJ. The new way to investigate feels lot better and easier. I was afraid that lack of court scene might have been bad but just arguing is pretty good actually.
And some really great characters so far.

[Sciel]

Yea finished it about a day back .
I also found the investigation bits to be more fun and less tedious / boring since you can control Miles and walk around instead of just having a cursor and a static image .
Also Maybe it was just me but it felt a bit easier than the other AA games .

Lastly , Kay is <3 and Little Thief is

[Shiroth]

On the second case at the moment, and i'm loving it. Sure i'm missing the court room, though the new changes are really welcome, and brings a lot more fun to the already great system.

[Nightengale]

Other than the final case ( which imo is the weakest of the series in terms of pacing and overall story/villain ), I found AA:I to be greatly enjoyable. Though one particular person's cameo and involvement was one case too many. And admittedly, the lack of the judge's gavel and dumb expressions did make the battle of wits and contradictions less... epic, so to speak. Doesn't help that Edgey just isn't as hotblooded ( and lovingly dumb-smart ) as Phoenix was.

I thought Little Thief was okay. It was just a gameplay mechanic which visually reconstructs new dimension for more information dissection, just a glorified version of 'mental image visualization.' At the very least, it worked through only what we already know, and not intangible aspects like psylocks and BRACELET THAT ALLOWS YOU TO SEE THROUGH LIES OF BODY LANGUAGE.

Kay, Rhoda and Franziska ( riding crop and whip version ) are <3. Badd is awesome. Manfred and Bratworth's Double Finger Waggle is awesomely :3

Now there's the wait for Ace Attorney 5. Preferably less Apollo, or at least less hand-holding.

[Keroko]

Just recently started this (as in, popped in the cartridge just over an hour ago and on the first case) but I already like it. Sure, it's not Phoenix, but then I like Miles, so that just makes the game all the more sweeter. Logic and reasoning instead of hotblood and trust.

A matter of preference, I'd say.

[Emerald Emblem]

On the last case, more like about to start it, I've enjoyed the ride, but the disappointment for the last case is worrying me.

[SilverSyko]

Waitin' for my pal to finish playing it and then he's gonna lend it to me so I don't have to pay for something I'm planning to play only once.

I enjoyed the past 4 games so I'm sure this one will be awesome as well.

Though as awesome as Edgy and Phoenix are I'm still an Apollo supporter.~ *waves flag with Apollo's face on it*