The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles

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The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles is a single player puzzle game with drama, mystery, comedy and historical themes. It was developed by CAPCOM Co., Ltd. and was released on July 26, 2021. It received positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

"The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles" is a double-pack of murder-mystery games set in late 19th century Japan and England. As rookie lawyer Ryunosuke Naruhodo, you'll gather evidence, deduce motives, and engage in courtroom battles to solve cases and uncover an international criminal conspiracy. With dozens of hours of gameplay, you'll encounter many colorful characters, engaging twists, and challenging trials.

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story553 positive mentions

grinding50 negative mentions

The story is gripping, full of great build-up and clever twists that keep players hooked.
The game features stunning visuals and animations, making the world feel vibrant and alive.
The characters are unique and memorable, with engaging interactions that add depth to the narrative.

The pacing can be slow, especially in the first game, leading to lengthy dialogue and drawn-out cases.
Some mechanics, like the jury system and deduction segments, can feel tedious and repetitive.
The game may overwhelm new players with its extensive dialogue and complex narrative structure.

story
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The story of "The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles" is widely praised for its gripping narrative, intricate plot twists, and well-developed characters, making it a standout entry in the Ace Attorney series. Players appreciate the interconnectedness of the two games, with a cohesive overarching story that unfolds across ten cases, blending humor with serious themes of justice and cultural tensions. While some critiques mention pacing issues and verbose dialogue, the overall consensus is that the storytelling is masterfully crafted, offering an engaging experience that resonates emotionally with players.
- “The story was gripping, full of great build-up and clever twists that kept me hooked the entire time, and the characters were fantastic, each one felt unique and memorable.”
- “The twists and ending of the story are fantastic and give you a sense of accomplishment for solving the case.”
- “The story is complex and satisfying, with a gradual build-up that culminates in a spectacular climax where everything ties together beautifully.”
- “Yes, the game mechanics are a lot better and the game introduced a lot of new fun additions, but the story and writing is awfully bad. You can easily notice that the developers really want to stretch out the story; there's just too many stupid moments that make the writing unnecessarily long.”
- “The first game needs closure, but the ongoing story is only really continued in cases 3 and 5, which isn’t enough to tell a big story.”
- “The twists often feel forced, the characters make bizarre leaps of logic or argue semantics instead of facts, and trying to reconstruct events in your mind once you've arrived at the end of particularly long cases with many twists often reveals glaring inconsistencies and plot holes.”
music
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The music in "The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles" has been widely praised as one of the best soundtracks in the series, featuring a fully orchestrated score that enhances the game's atmosphere and emotional depth. Reviewers highlight the memorable character themes and the way the music complements the narrative, with many tracks becoming favorites among players. While some note that certain pieces may feel repetitive, the overall consensus is that the soundtrack is a standout element that significantly contributes to the game's immersive experience.
- “The music is fantastic too, with every track perfectly matching the mood and adding so much to the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack is equally stunning—an elegant blend of classic Ace Attorney energy with string quartets and piano riffs that match the historical setting.”
- “The music is phenomenal with many songs that stick with you long after you stop playing, orchestral sounding pieces with lots of stringed instruments, accordions, and harpsichords.”
- “The music is... neither words to say, nor pen to describe... she's great here.”
- “The music is often too quiet.”
- “The music feels quite lackluster compared to the previous games with more upbeat and perhaps retro sounding.”
gameplay
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The gameplay in "The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles" retains the classic visual novel format familiar to the series while introducing several new mechanics, such as the jury system and the "dance of deduction," which enhance the courtroom and investigation experiences. While many players appreciate the fresh twists and engaging character interactions, some criticize the pacing and repetitiveness of certain mechanics, feeling they can detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the game successfully combines traditional elements with innovative features, making it accessible for newcomers while still appealing to long-time fans.
- “The gameplay aspect (especially the newly built logic & reasoning segment and the jury) was so fun to point out and play in real time.”
- “The new mechanics introduced by the game are brilliant.”
- “The gameplay is mostly unchanged, with typical investigation sequences and courtroom battles, but two new mechanics make everything feel just varied enough when compared to the original.”
- “The series trademark gameplay gimmicks this time around, deductions and jury summation examinations, are very flashy but have absolutely no mechanical significance, and only serve to make each chapter a little longer and slower.”
- “The gameplay is redundant, and eventually you just stop caring, and even begin to just look up certain answers in walkthroughs or skip through whole sections because it drags soooo hard.”
- “The jury mechanic brings absolutely nothing to the game besides pointless distraction.”
humor
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The humor in "The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles" is widely praised for its charm and cleverness, with many reviewers highlighting the hilarious antics of characters like Ryuunosuke and Herlock Sholmes. The game balances humor with emotional depth, featuring witty dialogue, quirky character interactions, and amusing animations that enhance the overall experience. While some humor may not resonate with all players, the majority find it to be a delightful and engaging aspect of the game, contributing significantly to its appeal.
- “Ryuunosuke is such a charming and hilarious protagonist; I laughed far more than I expected to while playing.”
- “The characters are endlessly charming, like most characters in this franchise, but gosh do I love Herlock Sholmes and Susato Mikotoba, absolute gems who can be funny, endearing, and pull off insane stunts in the most dire of moments.”
- “The game is packed with humor, but still delivers serious emotional moments successfully.”
- “This is just not funny.”
- “The first half of the trial was amazing despite a few plot holes, but when the accused took the primary piece of evidence and smashed it in the courtroom in front of everyone, it started falling off so hard it was not funny.”
- “They're boring, uninteresting, unfunny, simple...essentially the same is true for the writing as a whole.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising the stunning visuals, detailed character animations, and vibrant backgrounds that effectively capture the Victorian-era aesthetic. While some noted minor issues like frame rate limitations and occasional roughness in 3D elements, the overall presentation is considered a significant improvement over previous entries in the series, making it visually appealing and immersive. The combination of high-quality graphics, a captivating soundtrack, and engaging character designs contributes to a rich and enjoyable gaming experience.
- “The graphics are phenomenal and the idle animations are so cute.”
- “The graphics, music, and (especially) setting are all excellent.”
- “The graphics are amazing too!”
- “Despite having lovely 3-dimensional graphics, the characters are sadly stuck in one dimension.”
- “When I opened this game up and saw the awful CGI graphics, I feared for the worst.”
- “The art style is also very uneven.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of "The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles" is highly praised, with players noting the depth and relatability of the characters, which fosters strong emotional attachments and impactful moments throughout the story. Many reviewers expressed that the game successfully balances humor with heartfelt narratives, leading to genuine emotional responses, including tears during key revelations and character arcs. Overall, the game is celebrated for its ability to evoke a wide range of emotions, making it a standout entry in the Ace Attorney series.
- “I also appreciated how the villains were written; their motivations often felt very human, which gave the cases more emotional weight and made some revelations genuinely impactful.”
- “The characters are all very well written, interesting, and memorable; you actually feel emotionally attached to them at the end of the game.”
- “This was a beautiful and emotional journey, which left me feeling a little empty upon finishing it.”
character development
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Character development in the game is widely praised for its depth and integration into the overarching narrative, with many reviewers highlighting the distinct and cohesive character designs that enhance the storytelling. The pacing allows for meaningful character growth, particularly for protagonists like Ryunosuke and Barok, while the inclusion of returning characters across multiple cases adds richness to their development. Overall, the combination of engaging writing, memorable character interactions, and impressive animations contributes to a compelling and immersive experience.
- “While the first two cases are definitely a slow start, the rest of the first game is solid Ace Attorney with great character development.”
- “The character writing and narrative are some of the best this series has ever produced, and Ryunosuke's character development makes him my favorite protagonist in the series.”
- “Masterful storytelling, well-crafted character developments, lovely cast, good looks, and impressive sounds; this is one of the best games in the genre, and one of the best games ever that deserve every praise it gets.”
- “But don't expect too much character development; most of the time you spend time on the case at hand and rarely will you have interactions outside of them.”
- “You experience will be: genuinely well-done sequences, scenes, or character moments in-between long and dull segments where not much of any interest is discussed, while uninspired character designs move about on screen, and the game occasionally whacks you for daring to try to move along too fast.”
- “The murder mysteries aren't as insane and crazy as the original trilogy, but all the good of this game from Herlock Sholmes to the character development of Barok von Zieks, this game is absolutely f*cking fantastic.”
grinding
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The reviews consistently highlight the grinding aspect of the game as tedious and slow, particularly in the first entry, where pacing issues and drawn-out dialogue detract from the overall experience. Players express frustration with repetitive mechanics and lengthy text, often feeling that the game requires excessive effort to progress. While some appreciate the narrative and character development, many find the grinding elements to be a significant barrier to enjoyment.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The pacing of the story isn't consistent with many sections that drag out way too long, becoming tedious.”
- “The whole game feels tedious with very little payoff.”
- “Every case, at least 2-3+ times you are forced to stop the trial and play a really tedious matchmaking game of opposite statements, which are always blatantly obvious and stupidly easy to find.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive portrayal of a fictional late 19th-century London, enhanced by a captivating soundtrack and detailed character designs. Reviewers highlight the blend of humor, engaging storytelling, and strong character relationships, which contribute to a unique and memorable experience. Overall, the game's atmosphere is considered a standout feature, elevating it above previous entries in the series.
- “The atmosphere and story are interesting; the game knows how to make you see something a certain way, and then flip it upside down and surprise you.”
- “The brownish color palette perfectly encapsulates the melancholic vibe of this fictional London’s unforgiving atmosphere, especially in the winter season this game is set in.”
- “With the detailed character costumes and backgrounds, the strong sense of history and atmosphere, the majestic music, and excellent characterization, players can experience an unprecedented adventure.”
- “There is a lot of time spent more or less reveling in the atmosphere of the paradoxically drab and flamboyant portrayal of turn-of-the-century London, and there is a lot of dialogue.”
- “For a game with mostly dialogues and texts, the music carried the game atmosphere and story delivery alone.”
- “The music is nice, but not outstanding (it never was with these types of games), but it adds to the atmosphere and sets highlights to different moods.”
optimization
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Overall, the game's optimization is praised for delivering stellar performance, particularly on the Steam Deck, with a smooth framerate of 60 fps and significant improvements in resolution. While some users noted issues with optimization, they also mentioned that there are easy fixes available. The game's performance enhancements contribute positively to the overall experience, especially for fans of the series.
- “Wow, the performance in every aspect was stellar.”
- “Runs smoothly on Steam Deck, noticed no issues when playing.”
- “It fixes the embarrassingly glaring resolution issues the game still has, heavily improves performance and ups the framerate to a buttery smooth 60 fps, which in turn also makes the game's text flow much more smoothly - it genuinely makes a huge difference.”
- “Has bad optimization but there's an easy fix https://steamcommunity.”
stability
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The game's stability is mixed, with some users reporting smooth performance on platforms like the Steam Deck and 1080p setups, while others experience frustrating glitches, freezes, and crashes, particularly when the computer wakes from sleep. Although some players enjoy the overall gameplay and character design, the presence of UI issues and the need for frequent saves due to potential glitches detracts from the experience for many.
- “Runs great on Steam Deck, too.”
- “No glitches, no bugs; Capcom is on a roll!”
- “Runs great at 1080p on my Ryzen 3 HTPC with no GPU.”
- “The game's UI glitches out if you do anything the game isn't prepared for.”
- “Game freezes when the computer wakes from sleep.”
- “It freezes and crashes and just frustrates me when I'm here to relax and play a game that I've been waiting a long time for.”
replayability
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The game offers limited replayability, primarily centered around the main story, with few incentives to revisit once completed.
- “There is little replay value outside of the main story.”
- “The game lacks incentives to play through again after completing the main campaign.”
- “Once you've finished the main storyline, there's not much left to draw you back in.”
monetization
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The monetization aspect of this Ace Attorney installment has been criticized for inadequate advertising upon its release in the United States, suggesting that it may not have reached its potential audience effectively.

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The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles is a puzzle game with drama, mystery, comedy and historical themes.

The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Steam Deck and others.

On average players spend around 51 hours playing The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles.

The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles was released on July 26, 2021.

The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles was developed by CAPCOM Co., Ltd..

The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles is a single player game.

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