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Thanks to the fan-translations, I already played the first game and the first case of the 2nd game, I can't wait to finally finish the fight.
The question is if I should replay the first game or just dive into the 2nd game, also it's crazy that TWEWY2 comes out the SAME day.
The question is if I should replay the first game or just dive into the 2nd game, also it's crazy that TWEWY2 comes out the SAME day.
Between the new localization and wanting to savor the experience for as long as I can, I'm definitely looking forward to relaying the first game. And I'll probably use TWEWY to break up the experience some because it's also just too good to ignore…
Really looking forward to this. My only worry right now is that Steam appears to have changed the July 27th release date to just "July 2021", and I have no idea why. There is no countdown or anything. I feel confident that it used to state a specific date earlier.
So excited for this. I really hope Steam will unlock at midnight in my time zone or something, I'm so stoked for this game! I only played the fan translation up to 2-2, so I might replay the 2nd game entirely to get myself more acquainted with what happened, but I also remember thinking 2-2 was just okay so idk. Might just start with 2-3 lol.
I think it's always been a general July release, but I might be wrong.
So... it looks like the localization is actually having this be set in Japan?
I guess since it's Phoenix's ancestor, you could just handwave him being the descendant of Japanese immigrants in LA...
Are the mainline games still set in "Japanifornia"? Or did they finally give up on that charade?
I guess since it's Phoenix's ancestor, you could just handwave him being the descendant of Japanese immigrants in LA...
Are the mainline games still set in "Japanifornia"? Or did they finally give up on that charade?
Changing this game so Ryunosuke isn't Japanese would've been nigh-impossible. Them being Japanese and meeting British characters such as Sholmes would be tough to localize if both were, say, American.
Mainline games are still Japanifornia, and this game is set so far in the past it doesn't really open up any inconsistencies. The biggest one is Phoenix calling himself "Sherlock Holmes II" in one of the original trilogy games, lol. Phoenix's ancestors moving from Japanese to the US actually makes a lot of sense if you consider that Ace Attorney's US was a lot more kind to and welcoming of Japense immigrants.
Japanifornia is the best. A spirit medium who's obsessed with burgers is hilarious and just fits in with the weirdness that the series emanates.
Me literally every time I d preload. Doesnt matter that its never worked I just go "Maybe it'll glitch and unlock by accident"
They're solely within the game, which many games have done before. I think Shovel Knight has, for example.
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Yep, they're called Accolades and all 3 versions have them. On the dev blog it was said they didn't want Switch players to feel left out without Trophies/Steam achievements.
Thank you both. If the game resonates with me I'll probably grab the Switch trilogy cart later on.
Yep, they're called Accolades and all 3 versions have them. On the dev blog it was said they didn't want Switch players to feel left out without Trophies/Steam achievements.
That's amazing to hear. Glad Switch is getting them!
If anyone's curious about PS4/5 file size, the game is 4.212 GB. A total of 4.4 GB with the DLC installed.
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A lot of Capcom games, such as Mega Man 11 and Resident Evil have done this (tracking achievements in-game alongside Steam/XBL/PSN); they're usually quite good about it.
Yes. You can jump to any case, or any chapter within a case, right from the start.
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No release date yet as far as I know, the official site has it listed as 'coming soon' https://www.ace-attorney.com/great1-2/uk/product/#collection
Wrong; check the website (https://www.ace-attorney.com/great1-2/uk/product/#collection).
Said bundle is phyiscal only in Japan, it is worth noting.
How weird they would release it later. I already own the trilogy for 3DS, but I thought to maybe upgrade it to the Switch version, if the bundle price is tempting. Guess not, eh?
Any idea when CDJapan usually sends out their orders and how long it usually takes (FedEx priority)? I have the two game physical bundle coming and it hasn't shipped yet (which is fair, given that the game doesn't release until July 29 in Japan).
NEO Twewy gets my priority. I have waited far too long for a sequel to that game. Also, I've already played the fan translation of 1. But I think I'll go back through it for a refresher and to see the changes with the official localization. I'll probably use the story mode just to get right through it.
Can't believe I get to buy a physical Ace Attorney game in the West again, the world balance is returning
I am positively buzzing with excitement. These games have become a kind of holy grail to me—in large part, of course, because they were out there, but not in my hands, but also because I was smitten with the look, sound, and premise.
When I finally got a chance to play the first game thanks to Scarlet Study's translation, it really caught me off guard in a few interesting ways. What I expected I largely got, but the game was also surprisingly grounded and melancholic… for an Ace Attorney game, of course. It's certainly not without flaws—the mysteries aren't really that strong and the first case is way too slow—but it was incredibly charming, with some of the best world and character building in the series imo. The game balances an indulgence in the romantic appeals of its period setting alongside of a more frank look at the social tensions at the time rather well, too.
I've been reading (or re-reading) some of Conan Doyle's Sherlock stories in anticipation of this localization, and I'm excited to replay the first game just to see in a new light through the official localization and with my memories of Holmes' adventures fresher. I'm really interested in the localization decisions, and the official translation seems to have a lot more character and more vibrant dialogue. (There were a few reddit threads by a helpful poster that have collected comparisons between the official localization and Scarlet Study's fan translation here for those who are curious about the differences.)
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When I finally got a chance to play the first game thanks to Scarlet Study's translation, it really caught me off guard in a few interesting ways. What I expected I largely got, but the game was also surprisingly grounded and melancholic… for an Ace Attorney game, of course. It's certainly not without flaws—the mysteries aren't really that strong and the first case is way too slow—but it was incredibly charming, with some of the best world and character building in the series imo. The game balances an indulgence in the romantic appeals of its period setting alongside of a more frank look at the social tensions at the time rather well, too.
I've been reading (or re-reading) some of Conan Doyle's Sherlock stories in anticipation of this localization, and I'm excited to replay the first game just to see in a new light through the official localization and with my memories of Holmes' adventures fresher. I'm really interested in the localization decisions, and the official translation seems to have a lot more character and more vibrant dialogue. (There were a few reddit threads by a helpful poster that have collected comparisons between the official localization and Scarlet Study's fan translation here for those who are curious about the differences.)
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Yes. These games are spin-offs take take place about just over 100 years before the mainline games. They're completely separate.
I'd imagine there may be a few passing references here and there to the main games you might not get as a result, but otherwise, these are completely fine as your first two games.
I'm so excited for this one. I got burned out on the series after AA3 and couldn't get through AA4. I bought 5 and 6 but never even played them, just wanted to support the series. I feel like this release is dropping at the perfect time. Long enough time has passed that I've been itching to get back to the series, and this is a nice jumping back in point since it's a prequel/fresh start. It also helps that it's on PC too and hope it does well enough to get a AA4-6 collection.
Very convenient, may finish the last 2 cases with the original dialog and replay the whole thing with the new dub.
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Look what just got here! Thanks, Target!
Almost ended up playing the fan translation, but glad I held off.
Too bad NEO TWEWY releases on the same day, but I can wait and see if there'll be any missable trophies on PS4.
The list will probably be similar to the original trilogy, which had a few fun trophies.
Too bad NEO TWEWY releases on the same day, but I can wait and see if there'll be any missable trophies on PS4.
The list will probably be similar to the original trilogy, which had a few fun trophies.
It's honestly slightly emotional to finally play these games; I've been listening to their soundtracks (minus spoiler themes, as I'm not silly) on/off for the last ~6 years. Songs such as Trial in Disorder and Herlock's theme are some of my favourite Ace Attorney songs, so to actually hear them as they were intended is really something.
Plus, I just miss Ace Attorney. Replaying all 6 games plus AAI/AAI2 (which still stands as the best game in the series) is nice, but playing a new game is something different. Looking forward to Tuesday; I totally plan to stay up at midnight as this unlocks on the eShop.
Plus, I just miss Ace Attorney. Replaying all 6 games plus AAI/AAI2 (which still stands as the best game in the series) is nice, but playing a new game is something different. Looking forward to Tuesday; I totally plan to stay up at midnight as this unlocks on the eShop.
Great OT!
One thing that's confusing me (and making me rethink which version to buy) is that the Switch version looks heavily oversaturated when compared to the PS4 version. No idea why.
One thing that's confusing me (and making me rethink which version to buy) is that the Switch version looks heavily oversaturated when compared to the PS4 version. No idea why.
this is a beautiful OT!
absolutely cannot wait to get my copy. been lusting after this game for years and it's nearly here ;_;
absolutely cannot wait to get my copy. been lusting after this game for years and it's nearly here ;_;