My god, I've become a link in the GAF->Internet->GAF chain.
(RyougaSaotome originally posted those - can't recall if it was directly on GAF, but that's where I know him from - then I posted it to C-R, and now it's being posted here.)
I remember those being posted here a while back, yeah. I don't know if Dark Phoenix and Dark Layton are talked about, but the game itself has a lot of details and background on concept art. I know for sure Edgeworth and Larry are mentioned in the concept art section, since it says that they were initially supposed to be in the game (main story).
Just finished the game last night. Everyone in this thread is out of their freaking mind: THE STORY WAS AWESOME! The Last Trial was excellent.
Endgame Spoilers
... Seriously, how could you guys NOT enjoy "The Village" crossed with "Virtue's Last Reward" type of story interwoven into your Phoenix Wright? Totally COOL. I understand this level of Horseshit is pretty common in your Layton games (never played through any of them), but it's really out there for an Ace Attorney game.
I loved it! It ranks up there with one of my favorite trails in the entire series. Just completely different from the typical Ace Attorney type of thing, it was fun, it was different, it was daring... and it was a lot of bullshit. I know there are plot holes abound: "Why did people not bump into invisible objects?" etc. But WHATEVER, it's a fucking video game story right?! I'm okay with "not everything gets explained!" and your mind is left to fill in the gaps. That's typical of "Twilight Zone" style of story telling.
... And the OST: Amazing! I loved all the remixes played through the end credits, and the special cameo at the end, was awesome! I thoroughly enjoyed this game, beginning to end.
I'm the biggest AA fanboy, here's how I would rank them:
AAI = AA2 = AA3 =AA4 = AA5= AA:I = LvAA
Honestly... I don't remember most the games. I started playing the series almost six years ago. All I remember is that I enjoyed and loved every single one, there wasn't a single game in the series that disappointmented me.
I will say, I listen to all the OSTs a lot on YouTube, and I think Layton vs AA is the best OST in the entire series.
Finished the game a few weeks ago. I enjoyed the last trial up until the epilogue, but I felt as though the actual ending just dragged on and on. I thought
the twist was cool up until they started talking about how it was all done to protect Espella. I mean, really? All for the one girl?
More importantly:
If magic isn't real, can anyone explain all the stuff we saw at the beginning of the game in London, before we got to Labyrinthia? I mean, there was a crow that flew through a window, transformed itself, and kidnapped Espella. How does that make sense if magic isn't real?
Finished the game a few weeks ago. I enjoyed the last trial up until the epilogue, but I felt as though the actual ending just dragged on and on. I thought
the twist was cool up until they started talking about how it was all done to protect Espella. I mean, really? All for the one girl?
A father's love for his daughter, I get it. Parents do "stupid" things out of love for their kids. I understand... and I also understand how some people without kids, "don't get it". It's the same story motivation angle you see in Silent Hill, Heavy Rain... I'm sure there are other examples, you get the idea.
More importantly:
If magic isn't real, can anyone explain all the stuff we saw at the beginning of the game in London, before we got to Labyrinthia? I mean, there was a crow that flew through a window, transformed itself, and kidnapped Espella. How does that make sense if magic isn't real?
I thought DR was pretty solid, but I can see how some people might not like it (which is why I listed it second).
As for S;G, if you're planning on leaving your PC copy sealed (Limited Edition?), I can highly recommend you play it on Vita this year so it has a chance of making your 2015 list.
Finished the game! My opinion? Awesome Ace Attorney game, good enough Professor Layton game.
Really, the Ace Attorney sections were Top Notch, only thing missing was the over the top breakdowns and more interviewing people at crime scenes, but that second one can be seen as a good thing since those could drag a little bit in the main game. The story was also something completely new for an AA game and the multiple witness mechanic is an amazing improvement for the series, I heard the new "The Great Ace Attorney" game is going to feature this and I´m excited for it.
For a Layton game, I have to say the puzzles were not that great. They really made them easy this time, I only needed hint coins for ONE of them, while in previous games I always had to use several to get through the game. I understand the game has to be made more accessible for fans of both series, but come oooooon. Also, the
¨Town is not what it seems¨
story line is nothing new for a Layton game, making a lot of the twists underwhelming and predictable.
But that said, the game is EXTREMELY ENJOYABLE. Amazing music, lovable characters, and a nice marriage between two of my most beloved franchises.
I´ll love to see a sequel for this later on, hopefully this game keeps on selling to justify it. Level 5 and Capcom please.
