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Ace Attorney Investigations Collection

Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2024

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Quick resume

Miles Edgeworth's dramatic turnabouts take center stage! Experience both Ace Attorney Investigations games in one gorgeous collection! Investigate crime scenes and solve tough, intriguing cases through logic and deduction. When Edgeworth's past and present collide, his future begins!

Global score

97/100

Genres

Adventure, Visual Novel, Puzzle

Pros

  • Official localization of investigations 2
  • Updated hd graphics with toggle to original sprites
  • Engaging and well-written story with strong character development
  • Innovative investigation and deduction gameplay
  • Remastered soundtrack with option for original music

Cons

  • First game has pacing issues and some cases drag
  • Localization contains occasional typos and grammar errors
  • Some mechanics like mind chess can feel obscure
  • Lack of multiplayer or cooperative features
  • Presence of drm (denuvo) on pc version

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players control Edgeworth's investigation actions and decisions, exploring crime scenes and choosing how to gather evidence."

  • Competence
    4

    "The game challenges players to solve mysteries through logical deduction, evidence presentation, and argumentation."

  • Competition
    -4

    "Focus is on personal investigation and story progression without competitive or ranked multiplayer elements."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Players report long playtimes and strong attachment, especially to the second game, indicating habitual engagement."

  • Cooperation
    -3

    "Gameplay centers on solo investigation and deduction with limited multiplayer or cooperative features."

  • Creativity
    2

    "Players creatively connect clues and form logical conclusions, though within a structured narrative framework."

  • Domination
    -5

    "Interactions are narrative-driven with no emphasis on exerting control or superiority over others."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game to immerse themselves in a fictional world and escape real-life through engaging mysteries."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players express intrinsic motivation and personal desire to experience the story and characters."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Players explore new mechanics like Logic and Mind Chess, experimenting with evidence and argument combinations."

  • Exploration
    3

    "Players explore crime scenes and environments to discover clues and new information."

  • Expression
    2

    "Players can toggle between new HD and original pixel art styles, allowing some visual self-expression."

  • Fantasy
    4

    "The game features imaginative fictional scenarios, characters, and dramatic courtroom and investigative events."

  • Fellowship
    1

    "Some social connection through fandom and shared appreciation, but gameplay is largely solitary."

  • Growth
    4

    "Players develop reasoning skills and learn to solve complex mysteries through gameplay progression."

  • Health
    -5

    "The game is sedentary with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle
    -4

    "Requires focused attention on reading, investigation, and puzzle solving without idle or background play."

  • Intimacy
    1

    "Players form emotional connections with characters and story but limited direct social interactions."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "Players act individually without managing or leading others in gameplay."

  • Progression
    4

    "Players progress through cases, unlocking story, evidence, and new abilities."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "The game balances challenge and flow with engaging story and puzzles, providing satisfying tension release."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Enjoyable visual and auditory presentation with expressive animations and remastered soundtrack."

  • Status
    -4

    "Achievements and recognition are mostly personal; no social status or leaderboards."

  • Story
    5

    "Strong narrative immersion with interconnected cases, character development, and emotional arcs."

  • Strategy
    4

    "Players use logic, reasoning, and planning to solve puzzles and uncover contradictions."

  • Thrill
    3

    "Players experience suspense and relief through plot twists and courtroom confrontations."

  • Value
    4

    "Players perceive high value from story, gameplay, and long playtime, especially with the official localization."

  • Violence
    -4

    "Focus is on investigation and deduction rather than combat or destruction."

  • Survival
    -4

    "Gameplay occurs in stable conditions without threats to survival or resource management."

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