Case 5 Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

Thu May 28, 2009 1:01 pm

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This is the thread for case 5. This is one of the very few threads where you do not have to tag your spoilers, as long as they pertain only to case 5. If you have not finished the case you should not be reading this thread, unless you want to be spoiled.

If you are playing the game and need help getting through the case, there will be a walkthrough thread for that.

Discuss away~

Re: Case 5 Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

Thu May 28, 2009 1:10 pm

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This one seems to happen 7 years after Case 4... And it promises to be an EPIC last case.

Spoiler: Screens of the start of the case

Spoiler: Screens of some characters in the case

All Ace Attorney series breakdowns in order of appearance.
WARNING: This includes Gyakuten Kenji towards the end of the video!
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Re: Case 5 Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

Thu May 28, 2009 1:34 pm

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Is the identity of the HUGE HAIR BIRD guy still not shown until this point? I just finsihed case one and I saw it in the newspaper.

I think it's supposed to be a phoenix, but the name doesn't work that way in japanese.

Re: Case 5 Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

Thu May 28, 2009 1:42 pm

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Yep, no idea who he is yet.

All Ace Attorney series breakdowns in order of appearance.
WARNING: This includes Gyakuten Kenji towards the end of the video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x38Jxeyp-k

Re: Case 5 Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

Thu May 28, 2009 11:48 pm

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Spoiler:

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Re: Case 5 Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

Fri May 29, 2009 12:17 am

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Silverpaw wrote:

Spoiler:

All Ace Attorney series breakdowns in order of appearance.
WARNING: This includes Gyakuten Kenji towards the end of the video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x38Jxeyp-k

Re: Case 5 Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

Fri May 29, 2009 12:38 am

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Rain Faraday wrote:

Silverpaw wrote:

Spoiler:

haha, that's good to hear. XD

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Re: Case 5 Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

Fri May 29, 2009 11:20 am

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More pics!

Spoiler:

Spoiler: I'm going to have nightmares

Spoiler: I'm going to have EVEN WORSE nightmares

All Ace Attorney series breakdowns in order of appearance.
WARNING: This includes Gyakuten Kenji towards the end of the video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x38Jxeyp-k

Re: Case 5 Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

Fri May 29, 2009 11:29 am

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"Descole? You don't mean Mr. I-Like-to-Wreck-Things-with-Mechanical-Monsters-and-Dress-Up-as-Posh-Ladies Descole?" -Emmy Altava

...NAILED IT

Re: Case 5 Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

Fri May 29, 2009 12:11 pm

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Spoiler:

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Re: Case 5 Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

Fri May 29, 2009 12:39 pm

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Whaa--

that looks like it's taken out of Phoenix Drive.

Re: Case 5 Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

Fri May 29, 2009 12:53 pm

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Spoiler: MASSIVE HUGE ALMOST ENDGAME SPOILERS! Read ONLY if you want something REALLY major RUINED. You've been warned. I'm NOT kidding.

Spoiler: Here's a cool pic instead so you keep your hands away from the other spoiler

All Ace Attorney series breakdowns in order of appearance.
WARNING: This includes Gyakuten Kenji towards the end of the video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x38Jxeyp-k

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Re: Case 5 Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

Fri May 29, 2009 1:05 pm

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Oldbag actually looks terrible. I mean, she was never an oil painting, but OH MY. Her face seems really narrow.

That big grizzly guy looks pretty huge though. Good sprite.

Re: Case 5 Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

Fri May 29, 2009 1:40 pm

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I nearly, nearly clicked the massive spoiler. But I stopped myself. Just in time.
And yes, she is hideous.

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Two week break!

Re: Case 5 Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

Fri May 29, 2009 4:10 pm

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Capybara wrote:

I nearly, nearly clicked the massive spoiler. But I stopped myself. Just in time.

I think you did a good thing. This case is a really long ass one though. Even those "almost endgame" spoilers I posted are far from the end of the case. But they really do spoil a lot.

All Ace Attorney series breakdowns in order of appearance.
WARNING: This includes Gyakuten Kenji towards the end of the video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x38Jxeyp-k

Re: Case 5 Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

Fri May 29, 2009 4:15 pm

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Quick question, is Lotta just a mini-sprite (like Sal) or is she a proper character?

Re: Case 5 Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

Fri May 29, 2009 4:27 pm

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Just a mini-sprite.

All Ace Attorney series breakdowns in order of appearance.
WARNING: This includes Gyakuten Kenji towards the end of the video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x38Jxeyp-k

Re: Case 5 Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

Fri May 29, 2009 4:30 pm

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What? D:
Aww, I was looking forward to Lotta appearing. ;_;

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Re: Case 5 Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

Fri May 29, 2009 6:40 pm

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Just finished the game! This case is LONG. Maybe it's just me but I think it's the longest case in the series. It was very nice though (and epic, of course). A lot of unexpected plot twists too, didn't think the case would turn out as it did. I'll spoil that the killer has an epic theme, in my opinion quite different from all the other music we have heard in the five games.

All Ace Attorney series breakdowns in order of appearance.
WARNING: This includes Gyakuten Kenji towards the end of the video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x38Jxeyp-k

Re: Case 5 Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

Fri May 29, 2009 6:43 pm

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Rain Faraday wrote:

Just finished the game! This case is LONG. Maybe it's just me but I think it's the longest case in the series. It was very nice though (and epic, of course). A lot of unexpected plot twists too, didn't think the case would turn out as it did. I'll spoil that the killer has an epic theme, in my opinion quite different from all the other music we have heard in the five games.

And does Edgeworth live through the whole thing? XD

I swear once this question is answered you'll never see me again, I promise. :P

Re: Case 5 Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

Fri May 29, 2009 6:47 pm

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imparanoid wrote:

Rain Faraday wrote:

Just finished the game! This case is LONG. Maybe it's just me but I think it's the longest case in the series. It was very nice though (and epic, of course). A lot of unexpected plot twists too, didn't think the case would turn out as it did. I'll spoil that the killer has an epic theme, in my opinion quite different from all the other music we have heard in the five games.

And does Edgeworth live through the whole thing? XD

I swear once this question is answered you'll never see me again, I promise. :P

Already answered you in the other thread, but I'll answer again:
Of course he does.

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WARNING: This includes Gyakuten Kenji towards the end of the video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x38Jxeyp-k

Re: Case 5 Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

Fri May 29, 2009 6:57 pm

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Rain Faraday wrote:

imparanoid wrote:

Rain Faraday wrote:

Just finished the game! This case is LONG. Maybe it's just me but I think it's the longest case in the series. It was very nice though (and epic, of course). A lot of unexpected plot twists too, didn't think the case would turn out as it did. I'll spoil that the killer has an epic theme, in my opinion quite different from all the other music we have heard in the five games.

And does Edgeworth live through the whole thing? XD

I swear once this question is answered you'll never see me again, I promise. :P

Already answered you in the other thread, but I'll answer again:
Of course he does.

*bows* Thank you, madame. Goodnight and good luck. *poofs mysteriously*

Re: Case 5 Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

Fri May 29, 2009 7:28 pm

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Rain Faraday wrote:

Spoiler: MASSIVE HUGE ALMOST ENDGAME SPOILERS! Read ONLY if you want something REALLY major RUINED. You've been warned. I'm NOT kidding.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! Why did I click the Super Spoiler!?!?!?!?

I went into thinking "It'll be like Apollo Justice: the spoilers won't affect me. All I'll know is WHO did it, not why". But dear God...I regret clicking that... :sadshoe:

Trust me, everyone! This is froma guy who loves spoilers! For the love of all that is holy, DO NOT click that spoiler! Oh boy, there are MORE pictures now! I've gotta resist with all my might to not click them! It's cool, Volty...just think of :godot:

and all will be fine...

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Re: Case 5 Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

Fri May 29, 2009 7:36 pm

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Yes, this one is worse than those Harry Potter spoilers that were around when the last book was released. The difference is that I'm nice enough to put several warnings and make absolutely sure that if you see them is because you want to see them. So kids, be good and don't click, because that is a spoiler and plot twist of epic proportions!

All Ace Attorney series breakdowns in order of appearance.
WARNING: This includes Gyakuten Kenji towards the end of the video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x38Jxeyp-k

Re: Case 5 Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

Fri May 29, 2009 7:51 pm

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Rain Faraday wrote:

Yes, this one is worse than those Harry Potter spoilers that were around when the last book was released. The difference is that I'm nice enough to put several warnings and make absolutely sure that if you see them is because you want to see them. So kids, be good and don't click, because that is a spoiler and plot twist of epic proportions!

*Resists temptation to click*
I have little self restraint... Help. D:

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Re: Case 5 Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

Fri May 29, 2009 7:59 pm

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Capybara wrote:

Rain Faraday wrote:

Yes, this one is worse than those Harry Potter spoilers that were around when the last book was released. The difference is that I'm nice enough to put several warnings and make absolutely sure that if you see them is because you want to see them. So kids, be good and don't click, because that is a spoiler and plot twist of epic proportions!

*Resists temptation to click*
I have little self restraint... Help. D:

DON'T DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CHOP OFF YOUR FINGERS IF YOU MUST RESIST AT ALL COSTS!!!

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Re: Case 5 Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

Fri May 29, 2009 8:08 pm

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Rain Faraday wrote:

Spoiler: MASSIVE HUGE ALMOST ENDGAME SPOILERS! Read ONLY if you want something REALLY major RUINED. You've been warned. I'm NOT kidding.

Spoiler:

Re: Case 5 Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

Fri May 29, 2009 8:27 pm

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Waah! I accidentaly spoiled myself. >_<
Oh well, I spoiled myself entirely for the first two games and I still found them fun. Ah well, I'm not spoiling myself anymore!

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Re: Case 5 Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

Fri May 29, 2009 8:35 pm

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Rain Faraday wrote:

Spoiler: MASSIVE HUGE ALMOST ENDGAME SPOILERS! Read ONLY if you want something REALLY major RUINED. You've been warned. I'm NOT kidding.

.....

Holy shit!!!!!

see how it withers before my flower of justice

Re: Case 5 Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

Fri May 29, 2009 9:34 pm

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Tinker wrote:

Whaa--

that looks like it's taken out of Phoenix Drive.

LOL, I thought the exact same thing. XD *shudders*

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Re: Case 5 Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

Fri May 29, 2009 9:42 pm

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Oh, yeah, forgot to mention. Rocket, that dog from 1-4, also appears. Or at least, one that looks exactly like him. He has his own mini-sprite so you see him running around the place and sniffing stuff.

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WARNING: This includes Gyakuten Kenji towards the end of the video!
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Re: Case 5 Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

Fri May 29, 2009 9:55 pm

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Rain Faraday wrote:

Oh, yeah, forgot to mention. Rocket, that dog from 1-4, also appears. Or at least, one that looks exactly like him. He has his own mini-sprite so you see him running around the place and sniffing stuff.

I'm pretty sure you mean "Missile", right? This little guy? :missle:

Hooray for all of these awesome cameos! They're really saving the best characters (in my opinion) for last!

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Re: Case 5 Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

Fri May 29, 2009 11:05 pm

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.....damn...that spoiler...was...EPIC...damn, but, well, i really wasn't expecting her to be the main bad guy...and be so close to Edgy.
Anyway, thanks for the spoilers!

You were born on the same day as your birthday, right?

Re: Case 5 Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

Fri May 29, 2009 11:39 pm

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lonelywerewolf14 wrote:

.....damn...that spoiler...was...EPIC...damn, but, well, i really wasn't expecting her to be the main bad guy...and be so close to Edgy.
Anyway, thanks for the spoilers!

Ah, but that's what the game wants you to believe. I assure you the main bad guy isn't that person. I haven't talked about the real bad guy... And I don't have any intentions to do so, I thought I'd leave at least that for people to find out, or someone else to post about it :franny:

Travolta3335 wrote:

I'm pretty sure you mean "Missile", right? This little guy? :missle:

Hooray for all of these awesome cameos! They're really saving the best characters (in my opinion) for last!

Yeah, that one! I always call him "Rocket" in my head.

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WARNING: This includes Gyakuten Kenji towards the end of the video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x38Jxeyp-k

Re: Case 5 Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

Sat May 30, 2009 12:34 am

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loobywright wrote:

Rain Faraday wrote:

Spoiler: MASSIVE HUGE ALMOST ENDGAME SPOILERS! Read ONLY if you want something REALLY major RUINED. You've been warned. I'm NOT kidding.

.....

Holy shit!!!!!

OMG Stop quoting it!!!!!!!

...

ARGH! I'm quoting it!!!!!

ARGH! I almost spoiled myself thinking the spoiler wouldn't show up if I scrolled to the bottom of the posting window! The space I have left is not just for myself but for anyone else who feels the insane need to quote this.

(Seriously, I saw *so-and-so* is... and I saw that the next two words were a Japanese name but thankfully it didn't reach my short-term memory.)

Man, I should really quit the Internet for the next six months. Or look for StarCraft II news :keiko:

No spoilers following that game!

Re: Case 5 Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

Sat May 30, 2009 1:30 am

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Spoiler:

sig by .•°٭blinq٭°•.!
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Re: Case 5 Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

Sat May 30, 2009 2:29 am

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Indochine Ramera wrote:

Rain Faraday wrote:

Spoiler: MASSIVE HUGE ALMOST ENDGAME SPOILERS! Read ONLY if you want something REALLY major RUINED. You've been warned. I'm NOT kidding.

Spoiler:

......Because of you I couldn't resist any longer.....and I clicked it......I expected your spoiler tag to say something like "Oh wow didn't see that coming at all or I KNEW IT." But because of that one small unnecessary piece of information you added, you struck a core in my curiosity systems......Man it's people who make comments like that about mega spoilers that ultimately cause me to give in to temptation.....

But on the positive side....Sometimes what leads up to the spoilers can be just as great as seeing them in action yourself regardless if you spoiled yourself. :keiko:

Re: Case 5 Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

Sat May 30, 2009 8:18 am

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I'm so sorry!^^ Wasn't my attention to make other read the spoiler!^^

Re: Case 5 Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

Sat May 30, 2009 10:01 am

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DingoEnderZOE2 wrote:

But on the positive side....Sometimes what leads up to the spoilers can be just as great as seeing them in action yourself regardless if you spoiled yourself. :keiko:

This is one of those instances BUT I still advice against reading the spoiler unless you REALLY want to. But see the reactions of other people and how they wish they didn't, lol.

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WARNING: This includes Gyakuten Kenji towards the end of the video!
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Re: Case 5 Discussion Thread (SPOILERS)

Sat May 30, 2009 10:26 am

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That's only cause they can't handle it. I just looked on in malicious glee :D

Spoiler: my own thoughts