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The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 • 2021

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Quick resume

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.

Global score

94/100

Genres

Adventure, Visual Novel, Puzzle, Point-and-click

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    Pros

    • Engaging and well-written story
    • Memorable characters and voice acting
    • Innovative new gameplay mechanics
    • Beautiful orchestral soundtrack
    • High production values and presentation

    Cons

    • Slow pacing in early cases
    • Lengthy dialogue and text-heavy sections
    • Some cases feel like filler
    • First game less engaging than second
    • Limited replay value outside story

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Fellowship.

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    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players direct investigations and courtroom actions with freedom, including new mechanics like Dance of Deduction and jury persuasion."

    • Competence
      4

      "Players engage in skillful deduction, evidence presentation, and logical reasoning with meaningful feedback and challenge."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on narrative and personal problem-solving rather than direct competition or ranked play."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Long, interconnected story encourages extended play sessions and investment in characters and plot."

    • Cooperation
      2

      "Some cooperative elements with characters like Herlock Sholmes and Susato, but primarily a solo experience."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players creatively solve cases using new mechanics and explore different approaches to evidence and testimony."

    • Domination
      -4

      "Interactions emphasize mutual respect and collaboration rather than exerting control or superiority."

    • Escapism
      5

      "Strongly immersive narrative and setting provide escape from real life through engaging story and characters."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "New gameplay mechanics encourage trying different strategies and exploring novel investigative approaches."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Players explore new environments and uncover hidden clues within a richly detailed historical setting."

    • Expression
      2

      "Customization options like costumes and character animations allow some personal expression."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Fictionalized Victorian-era setting with imaginative characters and stylized courtroom drama."

    • Fellowship
      1

      "Some social elements through character relationships but primarily a single-player narrative experience."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players develop skills in logic, deduction, and courtroom strategy throughout the game."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary visual novel gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement with story and puzzles."

    • Intimacy
      1

      "Emotional connections with characters develop but limited to narrative context."

    • Leadership
      1

      "Player leads investigations and courtroom arguments but within scripted storylines."

    • Progression
      4

      "Progress through cases and story arcs with unlocking of bonus content and achievements."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Engaging narrative flow balances challenge and enjoyment, providing satisfying pacing."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Orchestral soundtrack and expressive animations provide rich sensory and emotional stimulation."

    • Status
      -3

      "Focus is on personal story experience rather than social recognition or competition."

    • Story
      5

      "Deep narrative immersion with complex characters, overarching plot, and emotional payoffs."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Requires logical reasoning, planning, and problem solving in investigations and trials."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Tension and suspense build through courtroom drama and plot twists."

    • Value
      4

      "High perceived value due to length, quality of story, and bonus content."

    • Violence
      -4

      "Focus is on constructive problem solving and courtroom debate rather than combat or destruction."

    • Survival
      1

      "Some tension in avoiding failure in trials but no traditional survival mechanics."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026