Compared to Capcom's other high-selling properties and franchises like Resident Evil and Monster Hunter, the Ace Attorney series is arguably the most niche of the bunch. These series of games are visual novels, which usually tend to fall off the mainstream side of gaming. However, Capcom is still willing to appeal to Ace Attorney fans, as the company has recently announced that it's finally localizing two (previously) Japan-exclusive titles that will come in a collection entitled "The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles."
For fans that are wondering just what comes with The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles, this article will explain everything that players can expect once the game launches this summer.
The Great Ace Attorney: Adventures and The Great Ace Attorney 2: Resolve
The most important thing for fans to know about this title is that it contains two full-length Ace Attorney games that have never seen release outside of Japan. The Great Ace Attorney: Adventures and The Great Ace Attorney 2: Resolve both launched for the Nintendo 3DS in 2015 and 2017, respectively, with mobile ports coming a few years afterward. These two games are a bit different than the other mainline Ace Attorney games, as they both star a protagonist that's not the iconic Phoenix Wright.
Instead, the games are a prequel to the main series and star a character named Ryunosuke Naruhodo, who happens to be an ancestor of Phoenix Wright. They're set in the late 19th century during Japan's Meiji Period and England's Victorian era. There's even an appearance from a character named Herlock Sholmes, which is obviously a reference to the famous detective, Sherlock Holmes.
Fans can expect a similar gameplay style to previous entries, as players will be investigating several different locations to find evidence that can be used during the courtroom sequences to defend Ryunosuke's clients and prove them innocent. Fans will be happy to hear that both games in this collection have five cases each, giving folks a whopping 10 cases to play through, which can take dozens of hours. The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles will also only cost consumers $39.99, which isn't a bad deal for two full-length games.
Gameplay Changes
Even though the majority of the gameplay remains the same, there are some new additions that have never been seen before in the franchise. By using a skill known as "Dance of Deduction," players can work with Herlock to uncover new clues during investigations. And in the courtroom side of things, there will be a jury this time around, so players will need to participate in Summation Examinations in an attempt to find contradictions in their statements to gather new information. These aren't complete game-changers for the series, but they are certainly a nice addition to the crime-solving formula.
Bonus Content
In addition to the 10 normal cases, Capcom is throwing in some bonus content that was first introduced as DLC when the two games originally launched in Japan. There are eight Escapade episodes that feature bite-sized cases for the player to solve once they wrap up the main storyline. There are also there special costumes that players can use for three of the game's characters. There's a homemade suit for Ryunosuke, a homemade dress for Susato, and another outfit for Herlock Sholmes labeled as "Sholmes's Japanese jumble mix."
And for the most die-hard Ace Attorney fans, there's a new Gallery section that allows folks the chance to check out artwork, music tracks, and voice recordings.
Ace Attorney fans will have a lot of content to sink their teeth into when this collection launches later this year. Since it's been about five years that fans have gotten a brand-new Ace Attorney game, The Great Ace Attorney getting localized is a huge deal.
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles will launch on PC, PS4, and Switch on July 27.
