Masterful Mystery: Ace Attorney Investigations Collection Review
The Ace Attorney Investigations Collection is a remastered compilation of two games from Capcom's Ace Attorney series: Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth and its sequel, Ace Attorney Investigations 2: Prosecutor's Gambit. This collection was released on September 6, 2024, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, marking the first official English localization of the second game in the series.
Key Features
- Gameplay Focus: Unlike the main Ace Attorney games, which center on defense attorneys, these titles follow prosecutor Miles Edgeworth as he investigates crime scenes and uncovers contradictions in witness testimonies. The gameplay alternates between investigation phases and rebuttal phases, emphasizing logic and deduction.
- Remastered Content: The collection includes updated graphics with re-drawn character sprites and an option to switch back to the original pixel art. It also features rearranged music tracks, a gallery mode, multi-language voice-overs, and a story mode that auto-resolves puzzles for accessibility.
- New Features: A "History" feature allows players to review dialogue, while tools like Kay Faraday's "Little Thief" gadget enable holographic recreations of crime scenes for deeper investigations.
- Characters: The games feature recurring characters such as Detective Dick Gumshoe and Kay Faraday, alongside new rivals and allies. The overarching plots involve smuggling rings and corruption.
Reception
Critics praised the collection for its engaging storylines and improved accessibility. However, some noted that the streamlined investigations felt less challenging compared to other entries in the series. The localization of Prosecutor's Gambit, long requested by fans, was particularly well-received.
This collection completes the remastering of all major Ace Attorney games for modern platforms, making it a must-have for series enthusiasts.