So I found this in the artbook.

I guess the sprite was cut?

It's pretty clear with all the swords lying around someone is getting stabbed at some point. Probably the climax case.

I have this one theory that Jezail from the first case isn't actually her real name. The idea that someone by the name of A. Sasha intrigues me; the pun with "assassin" isn't just for show (I bet the "A" in her name is short for "Anne" or some variation). And since we never got a murder motive out of her, I get the feeling she planned out the kill like an assassin would; that someone from England sent her to get rid of Watson. Not to mention, she gets off scot-free anyway because "what happens out of England stays out of England". It's perfect to hatch a murder plot. And finally, we never got to see her real face. She always covered it up with a mask, even during her breakdown.

Also, less seriously but nonetheless curiously, I wonder if that swan on her hat was once used as a murder weapon in a previous case, where once again, she couldn't be prosecuted because she was a "foreigner". Clearly, the baby chicks were the dubious lure for the victim. Anyone would fall for them. They're much too cute. Nah, the babies were probably born after that case, and the mother swan needed to take care of 6 children, so she stopped being a weapon of fowl destruction.

Sword Barok was probably cut for characterization purposes. While Barok would totally draw a sword in court, there wasn't a good situation for it. I don't think censorship had anything to do with it since this game is swords anyway.

Let me explain by comparing AAvsPL's Barnham and Barok. The difference between the two is why they draw their weapon. Barnham draws it for himself - he treats his sidearm as a physical representation of his logical arguments. To him, swordplay and the verbal duel of opposing attorneys are spiritual equivalents. Thus when Barnham uses a sharp deduction to counter an argument or cut through a lie, he also draws his sword because the two actions belong together. Barnham doesn't take into consideration the class or armed status of the other person when deciding to draw.

In contrast, Barok almost certainly subscribes to a traditionalist mindset that swords are only meant to be used on the worthy. Drawing one's weapon confers legitimacy on the opponent and simultaneously projects a statement about oneself. It would be degrading, low class, and rash to draw against an inferior. In other words Barok draws for others, and only those he deems worthy.

Keeping that in mind, I don't think there was any moment which would justify Barok drawing his sidearm. Barok thumbs his nose at Ryuu until the very end of the final case, and even then he still doesn't seem ready to trust Ryuu with more than a little backstory. There were also no witnesses or defendants that really justified Barok's sword either. Wealthy community hero Megendahl was perhaps the closest, but he was a shifty shyster that Barok obviously found distasteful. Robert Crogley is some gaudy nouveau riche. Case 4 was commoners through and through. Barok would impale himself before he acknowledged Sherlock (and Iris by extension). Vortex maybe would get a salute, but he wasn't around a whole lot.

It's pretty clear with all the swords lying around someone is getting stabbed at some point. Probably the climax case.

The throwing of the cape was enough. Having him draw the sword too would be too hotblooded and undermine Barok's stubborn unflappable demeanor. Takumi should save that for when Barok has to confront the Japanese friend who broke his little vampire heart. (Mikotoba Yuujin maybe?)

Oh, wait. It was Sherlock who made the Hamlet reference. I don't remember exactly, but that overly dressed fellow spoke in a way that reminded me of Shakespeare. Obviously, it was in Japanese, so there wasn't any "modern English" to play with, and since it was only one of his lines, I could have simply mistaken what I read. Still, after finding Sherlock reciting the famous "to be or not to be" line in the middle of his reading, I didn't think it was a coincidence. I'll head back to it later to make sure.

I originally thought Hosonaga was the first De Killer, he looked a LOT like one, but I was wrong

I thought the same but after seeing Hosonaga in action, I really think he's an ancestor of Kristoph. Many of his sprites are VERY similar to Kristoph's and even his demeanor is similar as well.

I thought the same but after seeing Hosonaga in action, I really think he's an ancestor of Kristoph. Many of his sprites are VERY similar to Kristoph's and even his demeanor is similar as well.

Ok doods. would it be cool if the first De Killer was...Jack the ripper?
just sayin'

Er...wrong thread. This isn't the speculation thread,it's the discussion thread.

I think DGS is a great game and has nice music to compliment it I look forward DGS2

Even the people who hate DGS are looking forward to its sequel


Guess why

Even the people who hate DGS are looking forward to its sequel


Guess why

I thik your supposed to be more horrofiied for Megundal's death rather than feeling sorry for him.

Maybe... At the time of his case, anyway.
And then you actually learn what he did, and you realise he probably had it coming.

Hey! I just remembered but.......these things were downplayed in DGS but....
Ryu might have a photographic memory.
Also....this one is a bit minor but.....It was shown that he was a huge foodie (sounds a lot like me) he even wanted to eat cheese from a mouse trap!

As I was saying about the photographic memory....i have a feeling it could be used in a new mechanic in DGS2.
What you guys think?
or should I move this to the speculation thread?