Paper Perjury

“The soundtrack reinforces the mood with subtle, well-timed musical cues that heighten moments of discovery or confrontation, enhancing immersion without becoming intrusive.”

“On top of all of this, pp’s soundtrack is absolutely wonderful, every track hits the right mood without being overwhelming or distracting.”

“The music hits a chill vibe and makes you feel that dopamine hit of finding the right contradiction by stopping the music when you are correct.”

“The gameplay is much better than Ace Attorney imo; there is no point and click to find evidence, you are guaranteed to find all evidence if you investigate everything, won't proceed without making progress (by finding all the evidence or poking a hole in a statement), you can easily move back and forth through dialogue, if you make a mistake in interrogation you can try again quickly and easily, and all information on the case you have collected is organized well in your case file so you can refer back to it.”

“In a lot of ways it improves on the Ace Attorney gameplay formula as well: no penalty system at all, leaving it entirely a matter of personal pride how well/poorly you do (which I personally believe this type of game should do), outright striking out things you have tried and did not work, and most importantly, providing reasons why possible contradictions might not work when you're close but not quite exact with what the narrative is looking for at that point.”

“Overall, the gameplay is tight and well-balanced—while I was utterly stumped regarding how to progress at a couple of points, those issues never felt like leaps of logic on the game's part, just me not really recognizing the direction for them.”

“First, the artwork and characters are standouts in a crowd of uninspired AA-likes.”

“This retro-inspired aesthetic complements the game’s narrative focus, evoking classic adventure titles while remaining polished and readable.”

“The game's art style does a more than competent job of characterising the cast, complemented by a beautiful OST that fits the tone of the game perfectly.”

“From its opening moments, the game establishes a tone that balances earnest mystery with lighthearted humor, drawing players into a world where paperwork, testimonies, and subtle contradictions become the primary tools for uncovering the truth.”

“The humor was on point in many places; detective Toasty, "I'm not even a criminal lawyer!", Ferris using Justina's nickname, Fry's panic animation, Justina's villain's-dream rant about plants, the last scene in the epilogue, etc. It's one reason I wish the game was less serious.”

“For instance, Justina Smith means "maker of justice." The dialogue also has hilarious quips that I love because it catches me off guard.”

“I'm hoping that with any more games/cases that might be added to this franchise, we'll get to see additional character development for the main characters; while I can safely say that they completed an arc by the end of this game, I'm curious where they will go from here.”

“Certain character development feels flawed, (e.g., Swift has a great ending character but how she gets there is underdeveloped).”

“The writing feels more down-to-earth than Ace Attorney overall, but the characters feel inconsistent sometimes, with the occasional bit of fun character design or exaggerated reaction not meshing well with the overall tone.”

“Dialogue is consistently engaging, often mixing dry wit with emotional undertones that humanize both victims and perpetrators.”

“It felt so deep yet somehow managed to remain wholesome, even in the more serious moments.”

“There were a number of poignant scenes in the right places, which only made me feel more invested in the narrative.”

“Sound design and atmosphere were outstanding, creating an immersive experience.”

“The city itself, while functional and atmospheric, occasionally feels more like a series of connected stages than a fully realized world.”

“The art was also amazing, really added to the atmosphere.”