The Great Ace Attorney arrives in Japan this July, while we await news of a Western release; we'd bet that Capcom may go the eShop-only route that it has with its previous two releases in the series. This entry steps back into the past, with the original Ace Attorney heading to 19th Century London and meeting up with the legendary Sherlock Holmes.
The designs of the lead characters and the metamorphosis of Dr. Watson into a young girl certainly caught attention when this was announced, but it's been shaping up rather well. A new video from Capcom now shows it off further - environments, quirky characters, scene investigations with assistance from Holmes, and a jury interrogation mechanic are all demonstrated. We certainly like the general art style, and it's retaining enough of the trademark Ace Attorney gameplay to excite long term fans.
You can check out this video below - are you hoping this'll come to the West later in 2015?
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First comment...love the look of this, hope a western release date will be on the cards
I need this. but if they do bring it to the west I hope they do a better job localizing it that they did on AA5 because that was awful.
Want this to come here. I love Sherlock Holmes and Ace Attorney
Do I hope it comes to the West? Definitely. Physically. And a bit faster than PL vs PW.
Looking very good so far. They're really shaking up the formula and bringing in new gameplay hooks (which this franchise sorely needs to keep fresh).
The only thing I'm disliking so far is the Watson-girl. Sure, we've seen just a glimpse of her so far but I can almost see all the cliches: she has a tragic history, her parents murdered or otherwise missing, and she's wise beyond her age but has some "adorable" fault, like overeating or clumsiness. Ace Attorney sidekicks have already tread these paths way too often. Hope the game proves me wrong in the end.
@linforcer I'd like to know why you think it was awful. Aside from a handful of spelling and grammatical mistakes I think the overall delivery was amazing. That reference to Sharknado was just fin-tastic.
@HADAA It felt like more than a handful, but that is all I was referring too: Mistakes in spelling and grammar.
Dunno if it's already on the site somewhere else, but here's a video that's got subs in the annotation.
Are there actually voice over in this game?
Most likely this will be on iOS if it comes to the West.
I want more 3D graphics done like this.
To me, I believe this is how we are finally going to realise the awesome sprite art look/style of classic 2D games in this 3D era (like Capcom's Dungeons & Dragons and Aliens Vs Predator arcade games for example; or basically 99% of the best SNES/Genesis/MegaDrive games), which I really don't think any developers have even come close to capturing for a long long time and certainly not the big AAA developers.
Looking good.
I want this game so much on my 3DS! And these dynamic camera effects!
I'm still dissapointed in Sherlock and Watson, but other then that It's looking amazing and I hope it's coming over here.
It's not like I need it right now, though. I still need to finish the other Ace Attorney games.
I don't think the other AA games will really further this games plot, as this is set well before those games. Perhaps, these are Wright's ancestors? I wouldn't be surprised to see him make a cameo RIGHT at the end - like during the credits, telling Apollo or something about his ancestor. I wouldn't be surprised if this whole thing is a story that Wright is telling Apollo or something.
Keep in mind I don't understand Japanese.
But why are the jury members the ones being questioned? This is looking like the multiple witness system in Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright, but how can it be guaranteed that the guilty party is in the jury?
I want this so much, it hurts.
I am beyond ready for this game...I am not however ready for the price tag of the limited edition.
@mjc0961 Ace Attorney trilogy was digital only (hence the reason I imported it instead).
This looks fun, although I don't understand it. And I still need to finish Trials and Tribulations AND Apollo Justice, so it's gonna be a while.
Please don't be rated M this time.
That looks awesome and needs to be imported.
I forgot about this game, maybe Capcom will confirm something at E3.
The new protagonist had to be a Wright relative cuz ain't nobody can point the finger like a Wright can.
One thing is for certain, or two rather: The world needs more Professor Layton Vs. Phoenix Wright games and the world needs more Phoenix Wright games. Period. Thank-you.
I'd really love for this to head to the West this year.
I'm really digging the style of this one - reminds me of Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney, which so happens to be my favorite 3DS game from last year.
Besides prof Layton this is IMHO the best frachise on N handhelds (bought day 1 my wet dream; Layton VS Wright ), so I can't wait for the release!!
Looooks really awesome! I hope Capcom or Nintendo announce it in E3. Doesn't matter if it's digital only, although a physical release is preferable, as long as I can get to play it, I'm happy.
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