Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Season One

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Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Season One is a single player action game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Tanuki-sama Studios and was released on July 9, 2021. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Season One is a visual novel adventure game where you play as a rookie attorney investigating crimes and defending clients in court. In this season, help Nina solve a series of cases involving a mysterious serial killer and uncover a conspiracy in the process. Use your wits and intuition to gather evidence, interview witnesses, and present your case in court to secure a guilty verdict or prove your client's innocence.

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story14 positive mentions

character development3 negative mentions

Charming writing and engaging characters that keep players invested in the story.
Unique mini-games in each chapter add variety and fun to the gameplay experience.
Strong homage to the Ace Attorney series while introducing its own distinct elements and humor.

The game is relatively short, with only three cases, which may leave players wanting more.
Some mini-games, particularly the racing one, can feel tedious and detract from the overall pacing.
The use of stock RPG Maker assets can make the game feel less polished compared to other titles in the genre.

story
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is highly praised for its engaging writing, charming characters, and a well-structured narrative that combines episodic cases with an overarching mystery. While some players found certain plot twists surprising, others noted that the mystery elements could be predictable; however, the dialogue and character interactions kept them invested. Overall, the game successfully balances storytelling with gameplay mechanics, offering options for players who prefer to focus solely on the narrative.
- “Nale is a downright incredible game; the story is great and I'm longing for more.”
- “The story is good, and while each case has its own plot, there is an overarching plot we're uncovering episode by episode.”
- “The story, speaking of, is absolutely fantastic and will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the entire experience.”
- “The minigames are well made, but they do tend to kind of grind the story to a halt.”
- “Keep in mind the 'season one' in the title - stakes are set up for a big overarching final case in this game, but you don't get to actually tackle it yet, so after case 3 the story just kind of stops without ending (though on a fairly dramatic note).”
- “I will say that there are quite a few story elements that get brought up but are left unresolved, presumably to be addressed in a sequel, so I hope that that actually happens.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a blend of Ace Attorney-style courtroom mechanics and various mini-games that incorporate different anime tropes, providing a creative and engaging experience. While the core gameplay is enjoyable and well-paced, some mini-games can feel repetitive and overly simplistic, particularly those relying on rock-paper-scissors mechanics. Overall, the game offers a fun and thoughtful experience, with a solid narrative that keeps players intrigued throughout.
- “Fun and feel-good game to run through on a few evenings, with enjoyable gameplay!”
- “The Ace Attorney style gameplay is on point, and the stories are interesting and twisty, and are generally well-paced.”
- “Great storytelling, fun music, and solid mechanics make this an easy and solid recommendation for any Ace Attorney or mystery/comedy adventure game fan.”
- “The chapter 3 racing game, in contrast, had almost nothing worthwhile, gameplay-wise.”
- “From a mechanical standpoint this is fine for the first few runs, but when it turns into ~3-5 minutes per game and it needs to be done 8-10 times a chapter, it starts to feel a bit like padding, even when you can turn on an auto-win setting.”
- “While the courtroom gameplay is totally identical to Ace Attorney, an excellent system, I would be remiss to not mention the minigames!”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally well-received, featuring a cohesive and polished art style that blends 8 to 16-bit pixel graphics with RPG elements, though some users noted a slight anime aesthetic that may not appeal to everyone. While the visuals are good, with detailed sprites and unique handcrafted locations, there are occasional art style clashes due to multiple artists contributing character portraits. Overall, the graphics are considered enjoyable, enhancing the game's fun and comical atmosphere despite some critiques regarding detail and texture.
- “The 8 to 16 bit pixel style graphics mixed with some usual RPG elements with the court case parts of the game are quite fun as well as comical.”
- “The sprites and maps look good; I don't know how much of it uses stock RPG Maker assets, if any, but whatever the case, the art style feels cohesive and polished, and there are some nice lighting and effects.”
- “While clearly an RPG Maker graphical adventure, the game features huge drawings of Nina and other key characters, very detailed sprite work, and every location looks unique: it's clear that each area was handcrafted and not just copied and pasted.”
- “The aesthetic of the game is just a tad too anime.”
- “There are some art style clashes as a result of having a variety of artists making character portraits instead of one artist doing everyone.”
- “The art style is very RPG-like, but I was still hoping to see better details and texture.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for being genuinely funny, well-paced, and cleverly integrated into the narrative, often balancing darker themes with lighthearted moments. Players appreciate the witty writing and pop culture references that elicit laughter, while the character interactions add personality and charm. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it a standout feature.
- “This game was genuinely pretty funny and had me laughing out loud at a couple moments.”
- “The writing is genuinely inspired, witty, and funny.”
- “Everything in this game has tons of personality, humor, and amazing direction.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring a catchy and entertaining soundtrack that enhances the storytelling and gameplay experience. Players appreciate the sound design, which adapts to various scenes, and the inclusion of a jukebox feature in the post-game lobby allows for replaying favorite tracks. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, making it a solid recommendation for fans of the genre.
- “The music is catchy and the sound design is fun.”
- “I enjoy the sound design and soundtrack a lot, as well, and I am glad that the post-game lobby has a jukebox feature, as well as a bunch of very cool easter-egg dev stuff that anyone interested in game development will love to see.”
- “The overall sound design of the game is very good, with the soundtrack having several bangers on it.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is noted to be limited overall, yet it effectively highlights Nina's gradual and often clumsy journey towards self-discovery.
- “Character development can be sparse, but focus is given to Nina's slow, sometimes awkward attempts to come into her own.”
- “The characters feel one-dimensional, lacking the depth needed for meaningful growth throughout the story.”
- “There are moments of potential for character development, but they often feel rushed or unfulfilled.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have found the game to exceed expectations by delivering deep character development and a compelling mystery, rather than just a lighthearted parody. The blend of silly and heartfelt interactions throughout the chapters enhances the emotional experience, making players feel accomplished as they engage with the story.
- “At most, I was expecting a Phoenix Wright clone/parody driven by fanservice that would be a decent way to kill an afternoon, but as I played chapter 2, I was surprised to find a game with surprisingly deep characters who changed over the chapters and a genuine mystery that made me feel accomplished as I slowly pieced everything together, all wrapped in a colorful bundle of card game references.”
- “Each chapter has both a good mystery and a mix of silly and heartfelt interactions between characters.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate that the game avoids grindy achievements, making progress feel more rewarding and less tedious.

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Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Season One is a action game with mystery theme.

Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Season One is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Season One was released on July 9, 2021.

Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Season One was developed by Tanuki-sama Studios.

Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Season One has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its character development.

Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Season One is a single player game.

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