Ace Attorney Investigations Collection

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In "Ace Attorney Investigations Collection," players take on the role of prosecutor Miles Edgeworth as he investigates crime scenes, gathers evidence, and solves intricate cases through logic and deduction. This collection includes both games in the series, offering hours of engaging, investigative gameplay. Pre-order bonus includes five arranged tracks that can be accessed in the game's options menu or gallery's music collection.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

98%

Audience ScoreBased on 693 reviews

story35 positive mentions

optimization1 negative mentions

The collection features two fantastic games, with Investigations 2 being hailed as one of the best in the entire Ace Attorney series.
The remastered graphics and soundtrack enhance the overall experience, making the games feel fresh and engaging.
The gameplay allows for more interactive investigations, providing a unique twist on the traditional Ace Attorney formula.

Investigations 1 is considered weaker than other entries in the series, with some cases being forgettable and pacing issues.
There are occasional typos and grammatical errors in the localization of Investigations 2, which can be distracting.
Some players experienced technical issues, such as lag spikes and crashes, particularly on certain systems.

story
115 mentions
30 % positive mentions
67 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The story in the Ace Attorney Investigations series is praised for its engaging and humorous narratives, with many reviewers highlighting the significant improvement from the first game to the second. While the first game is considered good but somewhat rough, the sequel is lauded as a high point in the series, featuring well-developed characters and a cohesive plot that captivates players throughout. Despite some minor localization issues, the overall storytelling remains strong, making it a must-play for both new and returning fans of the franchise.
- “The absurd, humorous storylines and quirky characters keep their signature charm.”
- “The story and all of the cases had me hooked and interested at almost all times, and I personally didn't think there were any bad cases at all.”
- “Investigations 2 knew what story it wanted to tell and what messages it wanted to deliver, and executed both (almost) flawlessly.”
- “In terms of the story, the first AAI is a little rough.”
- “On the other hand, AAI2 is more consistently quality, but it stumbles at the conclusion with half-baked theming and a ludicrously contrived overarching plot that buckles under the pressure of completely interconnected cases.”
- “Which, as I've mentioned already, involves way too much expository talking for my personal liking, as the games feel far more like barely interactive storybooks than adventure games.”
music
76 mentions
43 % positive mentions
53 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many praising the remastered and rearranged soundtracks as some of the franchise's best. Players appreciate the emotional depth and quality of the orchestral arrangements, while the option to switch between original and updated versions adds to the experience. However, some users noted that certain tracks, like the pursuit theme in aai2, fell short of expectations, and there were frustrations regarding the pre-order exclusivity of some music content.
- “The soundtrack and orchestral music sounds amazing.”
- “The redrawn HD character models and the rearranged soundtrack are wonderful to experience.”
- “I love the new music arrangements.”
- “The arranged soundtrack is a bit of a mixed bag.”
- “For some reason, they made the AAI2 arranged OST locked behind a pre-order paywall, and since I was not able to pre-order the game, I am missing out on the arranged OST for the second game.”
- “Every case felt like the same song and dance, a lot of the twists were very predictable, the discussion you need to have feels nonsensical and most frustrating of all are that I often felt like there were filler sections to make the game seem longer.”
graphics
68 mentions
46 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the new HD remaster and charming chibi art style, which enhances character animations and overall visual appeal. Players appreciate the option to toggle between the updated graphics and the original pixel art, although some criticize the new art style as reminiscent of amateur flash artwork. Overall, the remastered visuals are seen as a significant improvement, making the game feel fresh while still honoring its roots.
- “That last point still applies, but they've done their due diligence to make it feel worth it; remade graphics look great, and the character sprites in particular are both pleasant to look at and charmingly well animated.”
- “The new graphics are brilliant and the option to switch the pixel art style from over a decade ago is an unexpected yet welcome feature.”
- “The hd graphics are well done, the arranged OST is amazing and all of these features make these older games look and feel brand new.”
- “That said, while I enthusiastically recommend this game, I do dislike the art style of these remasters.”
- “It looks like 2000's amateur Macromedia/Adobe Flash artwork.”
- “You can toggle the original pixel artwork for the sprites in the walking around sections, but you're stuck with the horrible 'HD' artwork for everything else.”
gameplay
53 mentions
43 % positive mentions
51 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The gameplay in the Ace Attorney series has evolved significantly, introducing new mechanics like "mind chess" that add fresh elements to the traditional formula. While some players miss the courtroom sections and find the balance between adventure and visual novel storytelling uneven, many appreciate the engaging investigative gameplay and the ability to explore crime scenes freely. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a mix of familiar and innovative elements, making it enjoyable for both new and returning fans.
- “Overall, the gameplay is both familiar enough to be fun for any Ace Attorney fan, but different enough to stand out from the rest.”
- “Instead of ditching the investigative part, the games focus a lot more on them, providing relatively simple, but genuinely engaging investigative gameplay where you examine the crime scenes, question the witnesses and suspects, and connect clues.”
- “The gameplay of these games is so fun, being able to walk around the different crime scenes is super cool.”
- “Apart from adding a horrendous new mechanic of 'mind chess', which might be the worst 'dialogue battle'-type mini-game I've ever experienced in my life, this title just starts with the clown makeup half-applied, and rapidly continues to become a farce by the end of the first case.”
- “Game one is a bit slow and struggles with getting the new gameplay formula working well at times, such as where you'll figure something out and then someone shows up on the scene and requires you to explain the whole thing over to them when you just want to move on.”
- “On the other hand, I’m not a fan of the ratio between adventuring and visual novel storytelling they ever had, very heavily leaning into walls of text and sacrificing gameplay logic over plot twists.”
humor
16 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its absurd storylines and quirky characters, maintaining the series' signature charm. While some players find it to be the funniest installment, others note that the new protagonist, Miles Edgeworth, lacks the comedic depth of previous characters like Phoenix Wright, resulting in a diminished focus on humor during investigations. Overall, the humor remains a highlight, but its presence varies significantly throughout the series.
- “The absurd, humorous storylines and quirky characters keep their signature charm.”
- “I played every Ace Attorney game, and this one is the funniest and the one I enjoy the most of them all. The pace, the humor, the characters, everything is really awesome.”
- “The new translation was also very good and full of the distinctive humor the series is known for.”
emotional
10 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its powerful storytelling, memorable characters, and impactful music, which evoke genuine tears from players. While the game successfully balances humor with deep emotional moments, some players feel that certain narrative elements, like the final antagonist's role, could have been more emotionally connected. Overall, the game delivers severe emotional punches that resonate strongly with its audience.
- “The first time I opened the demo and heard the title screen music, I cried genuine tears.”
- “Made me cry twice.”
- “Best new characters, fantastic music, has 3 of the best cases in the entire series, great comedy while still packing severe emotional punches (and I mean severe).”
character development
8 mentions
50 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The character development in the collection, particularly in the second game, is highly praised, with notable growth for fan-favorite characters like Edgeworth and Gumshoe. Reviewers highlight that Edgeworth's evolution solidifies his status as the franchise's standout character, contributing to a compelling overall narrative that enhances the gaming experience for Ace Attorney fans.
- “This collection is absolutely worth playing for Ace Attorney fans, both for more Ace Attorney content in general, but also for the great character development we see in classic characters like Edgeworth and Gumshoe.”
- “I definitely must say that, in my opinion at least, the second game of the collection is by far stronger in terms of both overall story and character development.”
- “The second character is Edgeworth; he was a fan favorite in the original trilogy, but the character development that he gets in this collection, especially in the second one, truly cements him as the best character this franchise, and Capcom, has to offer.”
optimization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game's optimization is significantly hindered by Denuvo, with players expressing frustration over its substantial impact on performance.
- “I knew Denuvo was a performance hog, but holy hell this is low.”