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Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Spirit of Justice |OT| Khura'in, not Kurain
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Shouta
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You can also look at it as a genius that found out that sometimes things don't go their way or it isn't as easy as they think it should be. That totally works for her character and there really isn't a need to have a full-on story arc at all. Characters can grow even if it's the most boring (to the player) obstacle.
Ema in AA6 is easily the most complete version of her character. Prior to AJ in the time line, she's just this young genius that's energetic and a bit spunky. Reality hits her a bit in AJ and she's a bit jaded and a little grumpy but by the time AA6 rolls around, she's achieved her dream and is back to her old self. She still has her stress coping habits and is a little less energetic overall aside from when she is doing what she loves.
Case 2 stuff:
I really like her "sad smile" model. It's a really small change but I think it's that what makes it so effective.
Trucy in general is pretty good in Case 2. Nice to see her get a bit of development after being completely sidelined in AA5. It was cool to see her talk magic without it being monopolised by magic panties or whatever.
Trucy in general is pretty good in Case 2. Nice to see her get a bit of development after being completely sidelined in AA5. It was cool to see her talk magic without it being monopolised by magic panties or whatever.
Oh man Ema's animations <3
Yeah I've always kind of maintained that as much as defending your partners ends up being a predictable rite of passage, it at least allowed us to learn more about the characters and sympathize with them too. Trucy kind of just "existed" as a goofy sidekick in AA4 and she didn't seem that important in the grand scheme of things other than being something of an accessory for Phoenix's story.
Aye. Good on the writing team for spending a bit of time with her. She's a likeable character - just been given fuck all to do.
I actually hoped that she would play an assistant for one of Nick's cases, would be nice to see their dynamic in that context. Though I suppose that wouldn't do much for the whole accessory thing.
I actually hoped that she would play an assistant for one of Nick's cases, would be nice to see their dynamic in that context. Though I suppose that wouldn't do much for the whole accessory thing.
GustyGardner
Member
Hmm, I thought the
Retinz reveal kind of came out of nowhere since he looks nothing like Reus even considering he had aged. The twin thing though should have been obvious since well teleportation tricks usually = twins, but it still got me.
Now case 4 on the other hand:
The killer is obvious since she appears so briefly during the opening that by the time you realise that the trial will take up the whole episode, there is only time left for one final confrontation. And since AA doesn't forget characters, she obviously fit that role.
GustyGardner
Member
For whatever reason, I didn't once question the fact that he hadn't aged, not sure why heh.
cooljeanius
Member
I mentioned this briefly in PoliGAF, but I'll elaborate more here: Roger Retinz is totally Donald Trump:
* Only cares about TV ratings
* Gambling-themed architecture
* Tasteless and tacky
* Addicted to posting stuff on social media
* Likes to show off how wealthy he is
(case 2 spoilers follow)
* Only cares about TV ratings
* Gambling-themed architecture
* Tasteless and tacky
* Addicted to posting stuff on social media
* Likes to show off how wealthy he is
(case 2 spoilers follow)
* Pulls cons on people
* Kicks people off their property
* Holds long-standing grudges against people
* A villain
* Kicks people off their property
* Holds long-standing grudges against people
* A villain
Booker.DeWitt
Member
have a huge backlog but decided to buy it. Downloading now! I could not wait for a sale on this game.
I think I'm over half way into Case 2 by now but spoilers about what I assume is this case's biggest mid-point "twist"
I really like a lot of what I'm experiencing with AA6 so far. The writing in particular feels like such a step up from AA5. I feel like this game is a lot more "adventurous".
Man this is the first time in a while where an Ace Attorney case actually threw me for a satisfying mid-case loop. Even though the Bonny / Betty secret twin trope might be considered a cheap cop-out it makes total sense in the context of this particular case and it heavily subverts some extreme expectations that the case was setting up in the preamble. I went from liking this character, to hating her and now really liking both of them.
That said it's really hilarious that the case is essentially a parody of MAGIC PRANK [GONE WRONG] type things.
That said it's really hilarious that the case is essentially a parody of MAGIC PRANK [GONE WRONG] type things.
I really like a lot of what I'm experiencing with AA6 so far. The writing in particular feels like such a step up from AA5. I feel like this game is a lot more "adventurous".
Man, I absolutely love Apollo now, after Dual Destinies and Case 2 of this game. The team did a good job of showing how he's different from Phoenix, he is a little better at preparing himself and also dealing with witnesses. Man...
The music in Case 3 is great so far, those 3D investigation scenes are also a big step up. Good old Maya..
Troupe Gramarye sure have a messed-up history.
The music in Case 3 is great so far, those 3D investigation scenes are also a big step up. Good old Maya..
always getting accused with murder
Adam Prime
hates soccer, is Mexican
Loving all the music so far! I wish more games had day 1 free limited DLC. Makes you feel rewarded for being an early adopter.
Finished the first case. That was fun.! Really like the animations for this game; especially for the true culprit with the case lol. Nooooot entirely sure how I feel about the setting overall though. The Insight system in particular was kinda confusing at first, but it seems interesting? Next case is Apollo/Athena focused though, so I guess I'll worry about that later.
Alright, I'm only on the second case of this game so far, but it is already better than the entirety of Dual Destinities. I've played all the Ace Attorney games and I'm tellin' ya, the story, the vibe and characterizations were all off in Dual Destinities from the get go. Spirit of Justice seems to me like a HUGE return to form. The first case of this game is one of my favourite Payne cases in the series. It's complicated in a way that first cases usually are not. And Trucy's role in the second case is pretty heavy. Idk, I'm liking the tone and world building of this game way more than DD. I felt like DD was both trying too hard and also really flat at the same time.
I loved AAs 1 to 4 and disliked 5 and AAI 1, so it has been quite some time since I've been pumped up to be in this universe, I'm so happy that SoJ is turning out to be a great AA game, I'm excited to get through it. Buuuut it's also important that the final case of the game needs to be captivating, so we will see.
I loved AAs 1 to 4 and disliked 5 and AAI 1, so it has been quite some time since I've been pumped up to be in this universe, I'm so happy that SoJ is turning out to be a great AA game, I'm excited to get through it. Buuuut it's also important that the final case of the game needs to be captivating, so we will see.
afreaknamedpete
Member
Case 3 Investigation Spoilers:
There's some real cognitive dissonance going on in Khura'in... like here the Tsundere princess just runs around following you around and it's all in good fun and her parting line is basically "I'll see you dead tomorrow!". Everyone is so damn bloodthirsty.
Can't beat that embarrasment animation though.
Can't beat that embarrasment animation though.
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
Man, that first case was really not good.
The first half was alright. It was a bit slow, and there were too many sudden flashbacks and points where you had to go over the same thing over and over, but it was at least serviceable.
But as soon as the culprit takes the stand the whole thing became a dumpster fire. The culprit made me miss Moe the clown, because he was just so annoying.
I felt like the whole thing just completely fell apart at that point, and I was just constantly hoping "maybe this will be the end of the case" only to get another "sorry, not good enough".
Probably one of my least favorite cases in the series.
The first half was alright. It was a bit slow, and there were too many sudden flashbacks and points where you had to go over the same thing over and over, but it was at least serviceable.
But as soon as the culprit takes the stand the whole thing became a dumpster fire. The culprit made me miss Moe the clown, because he was just so annoying.
The long, unskippable singing was just obnoxious, and his whole character was really annoying.
Probably one of my least favorite cases in the series.
harriet the spy
Member
The release of this game finally motivated me to play dual destinies.
My god, that yokai case was horrible. I love AA with all my heart, but this is almost making me want to stop playing the game.
Also, I always felt like text could go a bit faster, but it seems particularly blatant in this version. Or maybe I have grown more impatient for some reason.
My god, that yokai case was horrible. I love AA with all my heart, but this is almost making me want to stop playing the game.
Also, I always felt like text could go a bit faster, but it seems particularly blatant in this version. Or maybe I have grown more impatient for some reason.
i just turn on the skipping option, but yeah there is definitely performance issues with this game which is why text always seems kinda sluggish.
harriet the spy
Member
Can't believe I didn't know about this. Gonna have to check it out - 3ds too, right ? Not just iOS?
think so.
cooljeanius
Member
Good grief Case 4 is so Japanese...
Immaculate
Banned
afreaknamedpete
Member
Case 3 Part 1 Trail Spoilers:
Alright, this case is really awesome so far. PW got completely schooled! Normally I hate it when protagonists are hit with the idiot stick but... the prosecution's argument actually makes alot of sense and I can actually see why the Guilty verdict was reasonable especially after it was proposed Maya was the masked crusader. I think this is the first technical guilty verdict since JFA that PW actually has on his record, and I'm glad it was well deserved. Well guess we're lucky that PW is saved by a dead body...
Booker.DeWitt
Member
what do you mean? do we get anything from buying the game now?
nckillthegrimace
Member
I haven't finished case 2, but I'm really put off by something that happens on the first day.
This goes off the assumption that this isn't addressed later. I'd gladly eat my words if they figure that one out.
Hey idiot, you signed a contract with a minor. She can void it! Hey Apollo, hey Athena, aren't you lawyers? Do your job!
This goes off the assumption that this isn't addressed later. I'd gladly eat my words if they figure that one out.
Matt Attack
Member
You're not wrong, the AA6 version is particularly awesome. I've always been a huge fan of his theme though.
You can grab free costume DLC currently, from the extras menu in the main menu.
That's particularly annoying since they even went and made a quick flashback to it in AA5.
And yeah, remember to download the costume DLC if you have the game now. It's free for the first week.
Tinfoilhatsron
Banned
Cool! I enjoyed Steins;Gate, in fact it's one of my favorite VN/games. ZTD also wasn't bad. You should take your time and enjoy them.
Adam Prime
hates soccer, is Mexican
Finished the first. I was surprised how long it was, and THE HIGH STAKES nature of it! Wow, what a way to start!
The game definitely has a VS Layton vibe to it, which I like. It's definitely different than the normal series tone. By the way, do yall remember that they lead us to believe in that game
So yeah, case one gave me flashbacks to VS Layton...
The game definitely has a VS Layton vibe to it, which I like. It's definitely different than the normal series tone. By the way, do yall remember that they lead us to believe in that game
Maya got freaking burned alive!!! Holy SHIT. I couldn't sleep.that night! I mean the game gave you no indication immediately afterwards that wasn't real and didn't just happen! Maybe I'm gullible, but other than the faith that "this is a videogame and they wouldn't seriously kill off a main character"... They didn't make obvious that didn't actually happen. The series is known for telegraphing clues ahead of time, I felt like there wasn't nothing before that gave a clue that the whole thing was a ruse... Other than standard videogame logic.
So yeah, case one gave me flashbacks to VS Layton...
yes
I want to slap whoever came up with the name Pees'lubn Andistan'dhin.
GustyGardner
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I just finished that part of the game. I really enjoyed that decision as well. Great idea.
Also great because I'm hoping/imagining this will serve as a launching point for character development for Rayfa and the advancement of the relationship between Phoenix and her. I've only played through Case 3, Day 1 Investigation, but I'm wondering who will end up being the defendant of Case 5. I was originally thinking it could be Nahyuta, but now I'm wondering if it could be Rayfa. I imagine it has to be someone that is a lawyer-hater so this can prove to them why lawyers can be good.
Yeah, that made me sad. But I also liked that it happened. In fact, the way that that game ended up undoing all of the stakes and suspense was what I saw to be the narrative's undoing.
Prof. Bathtub
Member
His entire life and profession reprogrammed, then later forced to watch Maya being seemingly burnt alive, leaving him spiraling into a depression. It's darkly hilarious how much Phoenix goes through the ringer in that game.