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Author: | DeiStar [ Sat Dec 10, 2016 10:39 am ] |
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Trials and Tribulations The peak of the franchise. Wrapped up the trilogy in a fantastic way, in my opinion. And if the series had ended in that game, I wouldn't have complained. The dynamic with the various defense attorneys and prosecutors didn't feel off, and it was a fantastic ride that will never be emulated again. Investigations 2 A fantastic game that did the overarching plot the best, in my opinion. It kept me on the edge of my seat and I loved just about every case in that game. It also had the best villain in the series. It's the only game after T&T that I would call "Fantastic" Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Was really good even when being the first game. Mostly carried by 1-4 and 1-5, which are really fantastic cases themselves. Apollo Justice It was nice to see a new setting and a new cast (mostly) of characters. It really made me think this was the beginning of a new Ace Attorney era. I enjoyed the story for what it was. It didn't try to be all grandiose and epic like later entries. Too bad the team decided to drop everything with later games. Justice for All Not as good as the other trilogy games, in my opinion. Game was good, just not quite up there with the others. 2-4 still remains one of my favorite cases, though, and I quite enjoyed 2-2 as well. OST also isn't as bad as many people make it seem. Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright Well, being a fan of both series, I enjoyed this game for what it was. Though I can see this game suffered from development hell, because it certainly wasn't as great as it deserved to be. They had a very interesting story and premise going on, but it felt like they stopped trying about halfway there. Still, it was more like 75% Layton and 25% AA, but it was a decent 25%. I enjoyed all the trial segments, with the Golden Court being a favorite. Amazing OST, too. Spirit of Justice Now this game is where I see the franchise has just stopped evolving. While 6-2 was a pretty great case, most of the game was mediocre in my opinion. Khurain wasn't an interesting setting; it felt too much like Layton vs Wright part 2. The last case was awfully convoluted, and it recycled a bunch of stuff from older games that just made me sigh. Overall it just left a bitter taste in my mouth. I didn't even find the story entertaining or engaging, and it didn't help that the DLC was just a pandering atrocity. Dual Destinies The game that shouldn't have brought Phoenix back. All around a mediocre experience with a fantastic DLC case that unfortunately doesn't salvage the whole main story. Absolute worst villain in the franchise and a weak OST. They just tried too hard to have an epic story, but it was just so painfully badly executed. Investigations 1 The low point of the franchise. I can't fathom how AAI2 was even a thing after this atrocity. I played this game expecting the story to get interesting at some point and it just didn't happen. I don't even know who would even care about the story in this game. The cases weren't anything special, or just outright awful like I-3. The finale was overly drawn out, just to conclude the yawnfest story that I didn't even care to begin with. Just a bad AA game. |
Author: | Southern Corn [ Sat Dec 10, 2016 11:13 am ] |
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Hmmm,no offense,DeiStar,but are you one of those people who are tired of the franchise? Because if you are,DGS is getting translated soon enough by the fans! So I'd hold your breath a tad longer. Your rankings are similar to mine,except slightly more negative. Alright,it's time for 22! Sort of....either way,I'm so excited that we're already nearing the top twenty! So let's go go go! --- Spoiler: all the gaems [previous ranking][hint box][next ranking] ...Wait a minute! Don't leave yet! I've got a small question to ask y'all. So far,I've been going story-mystery-gameplay-presentation/music-characters-overall score. But do you think that I should do it differently? Just a question for the next few rankings. Also just so you know, if I ever forget anything,you can remind me and I'll add it to the writeup. Got it? |
Author: | DeiStar [ Sat Dec 10, 2016 11:23 am ] |
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Southern Corn wrote: Hmmm,no offense,DeiStar,but are you one of those people who are tired of the franchise? Because if you are,DGS is getting translated soon enough by the fans! So I'd hold your breath a tad longer. Your rankings are similar to mine,except slightly more negative. Don't worry. I am indeed sort of jaded with the franchise already, so I radiate a lot of negativity with my posts and rankings. And about DGS... well, I guess I still have that to look forward. |
Author: | Southern Corn [ Sat Dec 10, 2016 11:27 am ] |
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IMO the reason I've never felt this sort of negativity towards the franchise is because I take breaks after playing one game,and then wait....so all the new games feel rather fresh to me in what they're doing. And while DGS isn't perfect (in fact,I'd say it's one of the weaker games in the series),it's still very neat and fresh in the same way the Layton crossover was. Can't wait for the sequel,which I already know will be even better than the original! Gosh,am I actually starting to tear up over this? I'm such a weenie. |
Author: | Southern Corn [ Sat Dec 10, 2016 2:28 pm ] |
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Also @Thunder84,my guess is that next time is 5-S,L-3 or 6-4. Most likely the latter is there. The other two are rather good cases though,and I don't think there's any other cases left like those you described. |
Author: | Thunder84 [ Sat Dec 10, 2016 6:17 pm ] |
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@SC Yeah, basically the reason I'm not commenting on anything either is because, well, my comments would just be reduced versions of my actually write-ups. I'm guessing the same is being said for you. And also, yeah it's two if those 3 you listed. As for your next one, it's either I-4 or I2-3, my guess being the former. |
Author: | Thunder84 [ Sun Dec 11, 2016 6:53 pm ] |
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It was a nice run, but unfortunately a sickness forced me into bed for the rest of the day and I couldn't get to the ranking. I'll knock off two right now, and hopefully another 2 later today if I can. Spoiler: Layton vs Wright, Spirit of Justice |
Author: | Southern Corn [ Mon Dec 12, 2016 8:01 am ] |
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I'm guessing one is Turnabout Ablaze? Sorry everyone for not posting yesterday. I went to see some family members and when I came back,I was too tired for another write up. And to make it worse,the storms have delayed posting this for so long. But finally,the last case not in my top twenty! I'm so excited....yet kinda disappointed. You'll see. Number 21, it's your day of reckoning! ----- Spoiler: all the gaems [previous ranking][hint box][next ranking] |
Author: | Nurio [ Mon Dec 12, 2016 1:16 pm ] |
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Spoiler: SC-22 |
Author: | Southern Corn [ Mon Dec 12, 2016 1:19 pm ] |
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Spoiler: SC-22 |
Author: | Nurio [ Mon Dec 12, 2016 1:29 pm ] |
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Spoiler: SC-21 |
Author: | Southern Corn [ Mon Dec 12, 2016 1:32 pm ] |
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Sorry for more stuff you don't remember. They should die out soon for the time being after the next couple.... Also,I notice that you haven't shared your thoughts on the cases before number 42. You can go to page one,see my original post,and then go to the cases before. The dgs cases are clearly specified as well,so it shouldn't be any problem. |
Author: | Nurio [ Mon Dec 12, 2016 1:35 pm ] |
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Southern Corn wrote: Spoiler: SC-22 Spoiler: SC-22 |
Author: | Nurio [ Mon Dec 12, 2016 1:36 pm ] |
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Southern Corn wrote: Also,I notice that you haven't shared your thoughts on the cases before number 42. You can go to page one,see my original post,and then go to the cases before. The dgs cases are clearly specified as well,so it shouldn't be any problem. I'm already pretty strapped for time, to the point I struggle to get out these reviews at all. I think I'll get back to the ones before 42 (in reverse order!) after you're done with your list or if I somehow happen to really find time. |
Author: | Southern Corn [ Mon Dec 12, 2016 1:41 pm ] |
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Yep,she was. I understand. You can get back to it whenever you want. |
Author: | Thunder84 [ Tue Dec 13, 2016 12:09 am ] |
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Did I miss another write-up? I think I did. EDIT: Guess I didnt Spoiler: Spirit of Justice, Apollo Justice |
Author: | Southern Corn [ Tue Dec 13, 2016 12:16 pm ] |
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That was a fun read,but make some space for the spoiler tag or it'll be really narrow due to your profile getting in the way. And I'm guessing Serenade and Ablaze next time? Oh,and write up coming up later. Internet wasn't really coming for most of the day so I wasn't able to get it out. This should be interesting. |
Author: | Southern Corn [ Tue Dec 13, 2016 12:58 pm ] |
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And with number 21 out of the way,we are finally onto... The Great Tier Now we are onto the really really good cases,and these are seriously entertaining in every way possible. The best of the filler cases will be here (except maybe one or two), and a few finales. Their score ranges from 7.5 but not quite to 8. So we'll start off with the always controversial #20: ------- Spoiler: all teh gaems [previous ranking][hint box][next ranking] |
Author: | Nurio [ Tue Dec 13, 2016 3:40 pm ] |
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Spoiler: SC-20 |
Author: | Southern Corn [ Tue Dec 13, 2016 3:44 pm ] |
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Sad to hear you don't like the cases of this game. I'm a really big fan of it too,but fair enough. And yes,it was Ema. |
Author: | Nurio [ Tue Dec 13, 2016 3:51 pm ] |
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Yeah, wish I liked them more, too. For what it's worth, I still liked them, and I don't regret playing them, but for me, I think it's the low point of the series. |
Author: | Thunder84 [ Wed Dec 14, 2016 2:02 am ] |
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This cold I have will be the end of me, I swear to god. If I suddenly stop posting and/or pull a Cardiovore, you know what did me in. Spoiler: Trials and Tribulations |
Author: | Southern Corn [ Wed Dec 14, 2016 9:30 am ] |
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Ahem! It's now time for number 19 to come up! ...please do before I freak out any further. ------ Spoiler: all teh gaems [previous ranking][hint box][next ranking] |
Author: | Nurio [ Wed Dec 14, 2016 10:46 am ] |
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Spoiler: SC-19 |
Author: | Southern Corn [ Wed Dec 14, 2016 2:16 pm ] |
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Alright,long rant/post incoming. Spoiler: SC-19 |
Author: | Nurio [ Wed Dec 14, 2016 2:49 pm ] |
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Southern Corn wrote: Spoiler: SC-19 Spoiler: SC-19 Southern Corn wrote: Spoiler: SC-19 Hm, yes, I see. And I actually do agree with you here, though I also think it doesn't annoy me as much as it does for you. Which is weird, because I actually do care about Ema. Spoiler: Yamazaki games in general |
Author: | Southern Corn [ Wed Dec 14, 2016 3:38 pm ] |
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Spoiler: SC-19 |
Author: | tiger_festival [ Thu Dec 15, 2016 1:33 am ] |
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Southern Corn wrote: Spoiler: SC19 Spoiler: |
Author: | Southern Corn [ Thu Dec 15, 2016 2:27 pm ] |
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I think we can all agree that besides a few exceptions,the AAI series has never done cameos that well. Heck,even DD and SoJ haven't really either. But anyways,number 18! This one should also be....rather controversial. Hmm,but then again....anyway! Come on up,my friend! ----- Spoiler: all teh gaems [previous ranking][hint box][next ranking] |
Author: | Nerdowl [ Thu Dec 15, 2016 3:08 pm ] |
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Southern Corn wrote: I think we can all agree that besides a few exceptions,the AAI series has never done cameos that well. Heck,even DD and SoJ haven't really either. All of us? Hmm... Southern Corn wrote: But anyways,number 18! This one should also be....rather controversial. Hmm,but then again....anyway! Come on up,my friend! I'm happy to see this one in the top 20... but I actually currently have this higher on my list. I really must find where I put my 3DS charger cable so I can finish SoJ and join in with this thread properly and do my own rankings. (I'd do them now but I may as well have as complete a list as possible. (It won't have AAI2 due to no localisation and it won't have PWvsPL because of insane pricing but still...) |
Author: | linkenski [ Thu Dec 15, 2016 4:31 pm ] |
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Before the bonus games and Takumi's departure from the main series: 10/10 for me. After up to SoJ along with PLvPWAA: 7/10 The first 3 games takes it very high, AAI2 is kinda give or take as is PLvPWAA, but AAI, DD and SoJ are all kinda 6/10~ level and drag it down a lot. I should say AA2 is bad as well but I don't feel that. It was still pretty enjoyable despite being too samey and lacking a focused overarching narrative. |
Author: | Nurio [ Thu Dec 15, 2016 4:36 pm ] |
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Spoiler: SC-18 |
Author: | Southern Corn [ Thu Dec 15, 2016 5:13 pm ] |
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@Nurio Neato. Not much to say,but that was actually my first playthrough of this case in a nutshell. I guess I just eventually adjusted to it after tons of replays. @Nerdowl Oh really? I'm even more curious to see your ranking now,lol. @linkenski Hmm,can't agree with you on everything I'm afraid. While I do agree that DD and AAI are the low point of the series,I don't exactly hate any cases,and I love AJ and even SoJ was super enjoyable. I will agree though that the first game and T&T are the best. |
Author: | Thunder84 [ Fri Dec 16, 2016 3:58 am ] |
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Well, I'm finally gonna do it. Can't keep putting it off. At least there's no final cases now until...8, I believe? Spoiler: Investigations And for what cases remain: Spoiler: |
Author: | Southern Corn [ Fri Dec 16, 2016 11:55 am ] |
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It's time for number 17! Yes,this is going to be a magical experience,so strap your seatbelts,folks! ----- Spoiler: all teh gaems [previous ranking][hint box][next ranking] |
Author: | Nurio [ Fri Dec 16, 2016 1:22 pm ] |
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Spoiler: SC-17 |
Author: | Southern Corn [ Fri Dec 16, 2016 3:21 pm ] |
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Glad to see we agree. No,I was misworded that part. I'll go fix it now. You go get some sleep. |
Author: | Nurio [ Fri Dec 16, 2016 3:26 pm ] |
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It's 4:30 PM =P |
Author: | Southern Corn [ Fri Dec 16, 2016 3:27 pm ] |
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If I was awake for three years,I wouldn't care what time it was. I'd just go to sleep. But I'm really excited for tomorrow's case. It may seem obvious,but it'll bite you in the scrotum. |
Author: | Nurio [ Fri Dec 16, 2016 3:58 pm ] |
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The... scrotum? Uhm, alright then. I keep forgetting to write down my guess for the next case, even though I do have it in my mind every time. Taking the hint on its own, you'd think it's the first PLvsAA case, but I think we already covered that one, and I also can't imagine that one being that high up... Spoiler: |
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