Info about Trials of Innocence:

Official game description:
**Trials of Innocence** is an indie courtroom detective game developed by C&D Games in China.
This Game is a remake of a mobile game originally released in China in 2015.
Enjoy a fully localized experience crafted entirely by a talented Chinese team!
◆In a modern, fictional courtroom, players will defend clients, delve into mysteries, uncover the truth behind murder cases, and exonerate their clients.
Play as rookie lawyer Luna Ray or seasoned attorney Charlie Drake, exploring and cracking cases occurring in various unique locations:
◆Chinese-style Haunted House
◆Serene Mountain Village
◆High-Tech Research Center
◆Mine Park
◆World Games Venue
◆Skyscraper
◆With a script exceeding 500,000 words, the game offers a deeply immersive and satisfying experience.
◆◆Over 100 unique dialogues can be triggered by showing the lawyer's license! “Anyway, just present the lawyer's license!”
Gather information through testimonies in court and gradually uncover the truth!
◆Use evidence to expose the lies of witnesses!
Beyond traditional trials, there are several other exciting gameplay elements:
◆Special Performance: Brainstorm! When you're at a dead end, review all known facts. The key clue might already be within your grasp!
◆Special Mode: Confrontation! Engage in direct confrontations with the prosecutor. It's thrilling to debunk the prosecutor in one go, but it's also fun to see the imaginative wrong answers!
◆Special Mode: Mind Link! Connect keywords related to the case to piece together the truth.
The game adopts an anime-inspired art style iterated on the basis of the original artwork. Characters are animated using frame-by-frame techniques instead of keyframe animation, making their movements more fluid and expressive while staying true to the original style. We hope you enjoy our art style!
◆Full anime immersion
◆Nearly 50 fully remixed original tracks!
◆Engaging sound effects
◆Voice acting in Chinese, Japanese, and English
**Producer, Director:**话龙（韩子彧）
**Executive Producer, Head Writer:**黑猫（王欣）
**Art Director:**发面儿
**Associate Head Writer:**影子/雨宮影
**Programmer:**杀某
**Character Concept Artist and Animator:**发面儿、灰野龟、冷不丁、空言、冰绛、JiuNotte、藤
**Environment Concept Artist:**良/Leung、魔都大湿
**Prop Concept Artist:**周醒
**CG Concept Artist:**山茶、一百字、起床、周醒
**UI Designer:**zizi、战斗妖精雪疯
**Marketing Artist:**发面儿、良/Leung
**Directing Team:**盘子、Lysandre、姜山、启人、网络尚未中断
**Japanese Localization Lead and Supervisor:**影子/雨宮影
**Deputy Japanese Localization Lead:**Minana37
**Japanese Localization Team:**黑羽白夜、ホラボ、咔咔、ひっか
**English Localization Supervisor:**黑猫（王欣）
**English Localization Lead:**程孟巧
**English Localization Team:**Ester、韩晓珍、金多银、邬丽洁
**Music Designer:**ino-Studio
**Sound Effect Designer:**宇成
**Voice Acting Team:**北斗企鹅（北京）文化传播有限公司
**Voice Director:**山新
**Voice Production Coordinator:**吉吉
**Recordist:**郝敏、刘慧敏、刘乐鑫
**Voice Actors:**山新、皇贞季、兰酒、宋文凯、糖饴、关云月、蔺婵婵、真心、李铫、来晓风、杨凝、李绍刚、孙一鸣、陌上、周健、逝枫、云安、归什、粟大伟、言灵

Release date: Mar 25, 2025

Categories: Detective Game, Courtroom Drama, Visual Novel, Point-and-click Adventure, Investigation, Choice-based Narrative, Anime-themed Gameplay

Feature scans:
- Wiki: score 50; verdict: Tier 3: The Student; summary: The reviews do not mention drop rates, farming locations, loot tables, safe-to-sell decisions, inventory management, blueprints, or crafting requirements. The main external-data dependency is instructional: players consult Baidu and guides to understand legal procedures, courtroom logic, puzzle mechanics, and unclear interactions. This matches Tier 3, The Student, so the score is 50.
- Steam Deck: score 55; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: Audit of Steam Deck feedback finds a mixed but mostly playable experience. Positive reports describe perfect Steam Deck adaptation and full completion without bugs. However, recurring issues include poor controller support, a livestream section that requires mouse input, cropped display on the right side, focus and save/load navigation friction, and occasional black-screen stutter. There is no evidence of Proton Experimental toggling, external launchers, anti-cheat failures, or launch failures, so the game is not broken, but it requires workarounds or tolerance for control and display issues.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $6.00 - $13.00
  - Reasoning: The Japanese review treating 2,000 yen as cheap anchors the upper end around $13, while the Chinese review treating 58 yuan as great value anchors the middle around $8. The full-price praise supports the idea that the game can be worth its base price, but the comment that initial pricing is too high and repeated sale recommendations pull the fair base-game value below a premium level. Converting the mentioned prices gives roughly $6 to $13 as the community's acceptable base-game range.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 30.0h
  - Story completion: 30.0h
  - Session length: 8.0h
  - Endgame: 14.0h
  - Reasoning: The reviews converge on a main-story completion time around 30 hours, with some players reporting roughly 40-44 hours, so 30 hours is used for both gameCompletion and storyCompletion because finishing the narrative means completing the game's five cases. The report of playing from after work until 1-2 AM implies long single sessions of roughly 7-8 hours, so sessionLength is set to 8. The Chapter 4 report gives 16 hours at that point and a nearly 30-hour total, implying about 14 hours remaining for the final chapters, so endgame is set to 14. Idle-time reports were noted but excluded from the headline completion estimate.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: Players often report a weak, tutorial-heavy opening that delays enjoyment, after which the story and cases steadily improve, with later chapters becoming highly engaging. This is a 'clicks after' profile; the clearest anchor is completing the first case/tutorial, though later chapters are cited as additional peaks.
  - Stance: Clicks after
  - Anchor: After completing the first case/tutorial
  - Time to anchor: N/A
  - Friction: First case is boring; Tutorial overwhelms with mechanics and evidence; Amateurish localization and typos; Pacing issues in the first case; First two cases feel like less engaging tutorials; Repetitive dialogue before interaction
  - Unlock drivers: Game gradually picks up after the first case; Later cases become increasingly engaging; Cases 4 and 5 are storytelling masterpieces; From Chapter 3 onward the story keeps improving; Later chapters become addictive and hard to put down
  - Conditions: If the player can get past the boring first case; If the player can slog through Case 1 and possibly Case 2; Familiarity with Ace Attorney allows skipping tutorials; A clear tutorial helps players get into the groove fast
- Player Archetypes:
  - Ace Attorney Loyalist Seeking a Fix (buy)
    - Motivation: Getting another courtroom/investigation mystery to fill the gap between official Ace Attorney releases, which they have already exhausted.
    - Playstyle: Plays by reflexively mapping every mechanic, case structure and twist onto the Ace Attorney formula they know by heart, and stays engaged as long as the core loop feels familiar.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: Ace Attorney fan; AA fan; veteran
    - Reference games: Ace Attorney; Great Ace Attorney; Ace Attorney Investigations; Danganronpa
  - Story-Driven Mystery Connoisseur (buy)
    - Motivation: Chasing the emotional payoff of a tightly constructed overarching mystery, foreshadowing and clever twists.
    - Playstyle: Patient and analytical, willing to push through a weak opening chapter and slow localization to reach the later cases where the plot pays off.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: mystery/suspense fan; fan of narrative tricks
    - Reference games: Ace Attorney
  - Originality-Focused Genre Purist (no buy)
    - Motivation: Wanting genuinely original mystery craft and resenting derivative design that simply recycles an established series.
    - Playstyle: Critical comparison play, measuring every case, character and system against Ace Attorney and concluding it is redundant.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: no buy
    - Labels: long-time AA fan
    - Reference games: Ace Attorney; Ace Attorney Investigations
  - Presentation and Localization Skeptic (sale)
    - Motivation: Wanting a polished, well-localized and comfortably presented experience before committing time or money.
    - Playstyle: Engages with the puzzles but is pulled out of the experience by rough translation, clunky UI and weak onboarding, leading to conditional or withheld approval.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: N/A
    - Reference games: Ace Attorney


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Strong Ace Attorney Similarity (weight 0.41): Players frequently note the game closely follows Ace Attorney's courtroom mystery format, humor, and mechanics, often feeling like an authentic clone. Fans of the series will find many homages and nods that make it a satisfying spiritual successor.
- Chapter 4 and 5 Stand Out (weight 0.29): Chapters 4 and 5 are consistently highlighted as the best parts of the game, praised for their quality, excitement, and satisfying twists. Many players consider them the highlight of the experience.
- Excellent Ace Attorney Substitute (weight 0.27): For fans awaiting new Ace Attorney content, this game serves as a highly satisfying substitute, often considered the best available. It fills the void with similar courtroom drama and charm.
- Surprising Plot Twists (weight 0.2): The story delivers numerous unexpected twists that catch players off guard, especially toward the end. These twists are frequently described as logical yet unpredictable, adding strong intrigue to the narrative.
- Exceeds Ace Attorney Thematically (weight 0.19): Several players feel the game surpasses Ace Attorney in thematic depth and narrative quality, tackling more profound topics and offering better logical grounding. The writing is often compared favorably to the original series.
- Procedural vs Outcome Justice (weight 0.16): The game thoughtfully explores the conflict between procedural and outcome justice, allowing players to make choices that affect the ending. This thematic depth adds philosophical weight to the narrative.
- Overall High Quality (weight 0.11): General feedback is very positive, with many describing it as an excellent, fantastic game worth playing. The gameplay and overall experience are frequently praised.
- Well-Developed Characters (weight 0.09): The characters are vividly portrayed with distinct personalities and rich development, adding depth to the story. Their expressiveness and three-dimensional nature enhance player engagement.
- Strong Script and Writing (weight 0.08): The script quality is frequently praised as excellent, strong, and reaching high levels of polish. The writing contributes significantly to the overall enjoyment.
- Touching and Memorable Ending (weight 0.08): The ending is often described as touching, thought-provoking, and emotionally impactful, leaving a strong impression. It wraps up the story satisfyingly.
- Worth the Price (weight 0.08): Players find the game offers good value for money, with many stating it is worth playing and truly worthwhile. The budget appears well-spent on quality content.
- Slow Start, Strong Finish (weight 0.08): Many note that the game begins slowly but improves significantly, with the story gaining momentum and becoming much better by the end. Patience is rewarded with an engaging payoff.
- Appealing Art Style (weight 0.08): The art style and character designs are well-liked, with a comfortable UI and lovely visuals. The aesthetic enhances the overall experience.

Common complaints:
- Poor English localization quality (weight 0.41): Many players report the English translation is rough, full of typos, grammatical errors, and awkward phrasing that hurts comprehension and immersion. This is one of the most frequently raised issues across multiple clusters.
- Early chapters are weak (weight 0.24): The first two to three chapters are widely criticized as boring, poorly written, and a slog to get through. Many reviewers found these opening sections discouraging and nearly quit as a result.
- Inconsistent voice acting (weight 0.1): Voice acting is frequently described as abrupt, incomplete, and awkward, with some lines voiced and others silent. This inconsistency breaks immersion and feels jarring to many players.
- Deduction and evidence issues (weight 0.1): Some deduction elements are questioned, with weak logic and far-fetched evidence presentations. Reviewers note that the reasoning sometimes takes unnecessary detours and feels forced.
- Localization feels amateurish (weight 0.1): The localization is often called amateurish, reading like a word-for-word translation with clunky wording that interferes with understanding. Several reviewers noted it makes the game feel unpolished and difficult to enjoy.
- Early cases are average (weight 0.1): The first two cases are commonly described as average or ordinary, with some finding the logic unconvincing and flawed. This contributes to a slow and unengaging start.
- Chapter 3 criticized (weight 0.1): Chapter 3 is specifically called out as mediocre and full of flaws, with some reviews noting it is especially bad. Combined with the first two chapters, it contributes to a poor early impression.
- Forced and unconvincing plot (weight 0.08): Several reviewers note the main storyline feels forced or stitched together, with plot twists that serve the story artificially. Some also point out minor flaws and bugs within the narrative.
- First case is boring (weight 0.07): The first case is often described as meaningless, too simple, and boring. Some reviewers also note it is a mess of nonsensical elements that sets a poor tone.
- Poor music and sound (weight 0.07): The music is criticized for poor looping and lack of highlights, while UI sound effects are often missing or low quality. This makes interactions feel lifeless and reduces overall polish.
- Ending feels unsatisfying (weight 0.06): Players report the ending has plot holes, loose threads, and an anticlimactic feel. It is often described as poorly designed and leaving unresolved issues.
- Prologue is frustrating (weight 0.06): The prologue is frequently described as terrible, frustrating, and a very bad experience. Many reviewers found it off-putting and poorly executed.

Gameplay feedback:
- Ace Attorney Style Gameplay (weight 0.73): The game is overwhelmingly described as an Ace Attorney-like mystery adventure with courtroom deduction, investigation phases, and cross-examinations. Many reviews note it borrows, pays homage to, or is a spiritual successor to the Ace Attorney series.
- Chapter-Based Structure (weight 0.32): The game is split into multiple chapters or cases that build an overarching narrative. Individual cases connect to a larger mystery, often across five chapters.
- Ending Choice System (weight 0.18): In the final case, players face a choice between procedural justice and outcome justice. Player decisions affect the ending, providing multiple endings.
- Investigation and Trial Loop (weight 0.17): Gameplay alternates between investigation phases and courtroom battles. Players gather evidence, then use it to challenge witnesses and expose contradictions.
- Detective Mystery Core (weight 0.17): Players solve cases through evidence gathering, reasoning, and deduction. The game blends investigation and trial phases in a mystery visual novel format.
- Evidence Presentation and Deduction (weight 0.14): Core gameplay involves presenting evidence to expose contradictions and refute arguments. Reviews highlight deduction mechanics and evidence-based reasoning during courtroom segments.
- High-Integrity Deduction Game (weight 0.1): Described as a deduction or investigation game with high integrity. It focuses on logical reasoning and case-solving.
- Visual Novel and Courtroom Hybrid (weight 0.09): The game combines visual novel storytelling with courtroom drama. It features investigation and trial mechanics typical of mystery visual novels.
- Cross-Examination Contradictions (weight 0.06): Courtroom segments require cross-examining witnesses and pointing out contradictions in testimony. This is a central mechanic for breaking the prosecution's reasoning.
- Reasoning and Deduction Mechanics (weight 0.06): The game features explicit reasoning and deduction systems. Players can deduce certain conclusions independently as part of the investigation.
- Text-Based Reasoning Game (weight 0.06): The game is a text-driven mystery puzzle that emphasizes reasoning and deduction. Players read and solve cases through logical inference.
- Danganronpa-Style Debate Segments (weight 0.06): Debate and rebuttal mechanics borrow from Danganronpa. The game includes truth debate segments and rebuttal showdowns similar to that series.
- Story-Driven Experience (weight 0.06): The narrative and character development are central to the experience. The game is story-driven with a plot that can be further explored after completion.

Performance notes:
- Controller Input and Cursor Issues (weight 0.06): Players report the game frequently loses track of the cursor, requiring button spamming, and that controller support is poorly optimized with the cursor often lost. These input problems hinder navigation and overall gameplay.
- General Optimization Problems (weight 0.04): Players describe the optimization as a mess and note that keyboard support is not very friendly. These issues affect overall performance and accessibility on multiple platforms.
- Miscellaneous Glitches and Bugs (weight 0.03): Various glitches are present, and there are still many bugs that affect the experience. These issues collectively detract from game stability and enjoyment.
- Steam Deck Control Bugs (weight 0.03): Buggy controls on Steam Deck make the game difficult to play, and the right side of the screen is visibly cut off on that device. These issues degrade the portable experience.
- Cutscene Frame Skipping (weight 0.03): Animated cutscenes suffer from framerate-skipping, making them hard to watch. Animations, especially for breakthroughs, are also sorely lacking in frames, reducing visual polish during story moments.
- Text Display and Advance Issues (weight 0.03): Text ghosting and auto-advance issues make reading dialogue or notifications problematic. These UI problems can hinder comprehension and user experience.
- Auto-Save Failure on Crossover (weight 0.02): Auto-save did not trigger when running via Crossover, causing loss of progress. This platform-specific bug can lead to significant player frustration.
- Black Screen Stutters (weight 0.02): Black screen stutters occur during character transitions, disrupting visual flow. This technical issue can break immersion during gameplay.
- Music Loop Disruptions (weight 0.02): The music does not loop smoothly, which can be jarring for players. This audio flaw affects the overall atmosphere and polish.
- Save/Load Interface Lag (weight 0.02): The save/load interface suffers from lag, slowing down a frequently used system. This can frustrate players during routine save management.
- Missing Sound Effects (weight 0.02): Some sound effects are missing, leading to an inconsistent audio experience. This oversight reduces the game's overall polish and feedback.
- Perfect Steam Deck Compatibility (weight 0.02): One player reports perfect Steam Deck compatibility, contrasting with other negative Steam Deck feedback. This suggests mixed experiences across different users.

Recommendations:
- Strong Ace Attorney Recommendation (weight 0.37): The overwhelming majority of reviewers recommend this game specifically to fans of the Ace Attorney series. It is widely described as a must-play or easy buy for anyone who loved those games.
- Competent Ace Attorney Substitute (weight 0.24): Many players view this as a worthy alternative or spiritual successor to Ace Attorney, especially for those waiting for a new entry. It successfully fills the gap left by the series.
- General Positive Recommendation (weight 0.13): A significant number of reviewers give the game a straightforward positive recommendation. They find it enjoyable and worth playing without specific caveats.
- Excellent Value for Price (weight 0.08): Players consistently praise the game's quality relative to its price point. Many consider it a steal even at full price.
- Recommended for Mystery Fans (weight 0.07): Beyond Ace Attorney fans, the game is recommended for enthusiasts of mystery, detective, and courtroom visual novels. It appeals to those who enjoy deduction and good writing.
- Overcome Bland First Chapter (weight 0.03): Some reviewers note that the first chapter may feel lackluster, but urge players to push through. The experience improves significantly from Chapter 2 onward.
- Translation Issues for Japanese (weight 0.03): Japanese players report poor translation quality and advise against purchasing for that language. The localization is a notable drawback.
- Tolerate Logical Flaws for Story (weight 0.03): Reviewers recommend the game to players who can overlook logical inconsistencies in favor of a good story. It is best enjoyed with some suspension of disbelief.
- Ideal for Veteran Players (weight 0.03): The game is particularly suited for veterans who have finished the Ace Attorney series and are awaiting the next entry. It caters to experienced players familiar with the genre.
- Try Demo or Chapter 2 (weight 0.03): Some suggest trying the demo first if familiar with Ace Attorney. Others recommend giving it a try despite initial skepticism.
- Not Recommended by Few (weight 0.03): A small minority advises against buying the game outright. Their negative stance contrasts with the overall positive reception.

Other player notes:
- Heavily compared to Ace Attorney (weight 0.59): The game is overwhelmingly described as heavily inspired by, borrowing from, or a spiritual successor to the Ace Attorney series. Reviewers frequently compare its gameplay, art style, and structure to Ace Attorney, often recommending it to fans of that series.
- Some call it a clone (weight 0.18): A significant number of reviewers criticize the game as a blatant imitation, clone, or even plagiarism of Ace Attorney. They note heavy borrowing of gameplay and character designs, though some still view it as a tribute.
- Ending hints at sequel (weight 0.15): Many players mention that the game ends with a cliffhanger or an unresolved story, strongly suggesting a sequel is intended. Reviewers express hope for a continuation.
- DLC confirmed and anticipated (weight 0.11): Reviewers mention that DLC is confirmed or planned, and they look forward to its release. The DLC is expected to address unresolved story elements.
- Surpasses parts of Ace Attorney (weight 0.1): Some reviewers feel the game surpasses certain aspects of the original Ace Attorney series, offering better immersion or standing equal to it. It is seen as a worthy competitor.
- Familiar style and atmosphere (weight 0.09): The game captures a familiar narrative method and aesthetic similar to Ace Attorney, with quirky characters and replicated scenes. Veterans of the series will feel at home.
- Players want a sequel (weight 0.09): Many reviewers express a strong desire for a sequel, hoping the development team continues the series. They look forward to future story development.
- Homages and tributes to Ace Attorney (weight 0.09): The game includes many easter eggs and tributes to Ace Attorney, often described as a high-definition version with authentic references. It stands on its own while honoring its inspiration.
- DLC planned to resolve plot holes (weight 0.08): Reviewers note that DLC is planned to fill story gaps and complete the narrative. The unresolved threads are expected to be addressed in future content.
- Considered a worthy substitute (weight 0.07): The game is described as a passable or very good substitute for Ace Attorney, capturing similar comedic and naming charm. It serves as a viable alternative for fans.
- Anticipation for future content (weight 0.07): Players are looking forward to future DLC and sequels to further complete the story and worldview. They hope for improvements in subsequent releases.
- Rough English translation (weight 0.07): The English translation is often criticized for poor quality, including awkward phrasings, typos, and misspellings. It is serviceable but clearly lacks polish.
- Chinese voice acting only (weight 0.06): The game features voice acting exclusively in Chinese. There is no option for other languages.
- Develops its own identity (weight 0.06): Despite heavy inspiration from Ace Attorney, the game gradually builds unique characteristics and original story elements. Characters and plot feel distinct over time.
- Originally a doujin game (weight 0.05): The game is described as a fan-made doujin work. It originated as an unofficial fan project.
- Language support issues (weight 0.05): The game is fully in Chinese with Chinese voice acting, and English localization is available but rough. Japanese translation is poor.
- Review scores around 8/10 (weight 0.05): Reviewers commonly rate the game between 7/10 and 9/10, with many giving it an 8/10 or 8.5/10. Overall reception is positive.
- Partial voice acting implemented (weight 0.05): Voice acting is only present in some parts of the game, not throughout. It is incomplete rather than fully voiced or fully silent.
- Game structured in chapters (weight 0.05): The game is divided into chapters, with reviewers mentioning completing up to Chapter 4. This episodic structure is noted by players.

Emotions:
- Disappointment (weight 0.17): Players are let down by poor early cases, weak pacing, and flawed logic that undermine the mystery and courtroom deduction. Frequent translation errors, typos, and awkward English break immersion and make the story harder to follow. The ending is seen as rushed or predictable, with unresolved foreshadowing and a lack of catharsis compared to Ace Attorney.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.12): Players feel rewarded by strong later chapters, especially cases four and five, which deliver thrilling twists and satisfying payoff. The story builds a coherent plot with well-handled foreshadowing and a compelling moral dilemma about justice. The game works well as an Ace Attorney substitute and justifies its price with substantial, polished content.
- Frustration (weight 0.12): Players are frustrated by rough early chapters, tedious pacing, and illogical reasoning that force guessing or save scumming. Translation issues, missing quality-of-life features like fast-forward, and bugs or UI problems repeatedly interrupt the experience. Courtroom mechanics such as rebuttal and evidence selection feel unfair, with unclear logic and arbitrary penalties.
- Excitement (weight 0.06): Players are thrilled by the dramatic twists, suspense, and brilliant courtroom sequences in chapters four and five. The later cases deliver gasp-worthy reveals, strong foreshadowing payoff, and addictive, hard-to-put-down pacing. The game restores the excitement of first playing Ace Attorney and keeps players engaged through escalating stakes.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.04): Players have fun with the engaging story, charming characters, and satisfying contradiction-based gameplay. Later cases and chapter four in particular are praised for interesting plots and successful emotional beats. The overall experience is entertaining despite translation or technical flaws.
- Appreciation (weight 0.04): Players appreciate the deep themes about justice and law, the well-written later chapters, and the memorable character arcs. The final chapter ties up foreshadowing and offers a thoughtful choice without preaching. Strong music, art, and writing make the game stand out as a sincere Ace Attorney-inspired work.
- Admiration (weight 0.03): Players admire the developers' passion for Ace Attorney and the game's ability to rival official sequels in script and storytelling. The intricate foreshadowing, brilliant core tricks, and emotional depth show a rare level of dedication and craft. It is seen as a masterpiece tribute that surpasses parts of its inspiration.
- Hope (weight 0.03): Players hope for future DLC or a sequel that improves the story, translation, and emotional bonds. They see potential in later chapters and want the developers to continue growing beyond the Ace Attorney framework. Support is expressed for more quality domestic mystery games and fixes to existing issues.
- Annoyance (weight 0.02): Players are annoyed by technical issues such as the game pausing when losing focus, poor controller support, and UI bugs. Awkward voice acting, forced thinking-button progression, and rough English translation add to the irritation. Minor but persistent flaws like text overlap and save-slot limitations detract from the experience.
- Boredom (weight 0.02): Players find the early chapters slow and tedious, with simple cases and dull dialogue that induce sleepiness. The investigation and daily life sections feel like filler, and courtroom duels are too slow and boring. The overall pacing fails to engage during the first half of the game.
- Surprise (weight 0.02): Players are surprised by unexpected plot twists, especially in chapter four, and by how much the game exceeds initial expectations. The story's quality and emotional impact catch many off guard. Key reveals, such as a character's identity, are shocking yet properly foreshadowed.
- Anticipation (weight 0.02): Players look forward to DLC and a potential sequel to resolve loose threads and expand the story. The ending hints at a continuation, and the developers' announced DLC fuels further interest. There is eager anticipation for the studio's next work and future improvements.
- Amusement (weight 0.02): Players are amused by the game's humor, Ace Attorney references, and absurd logical bugs. Occasional jokes and strange translation moments provide unexpected laughter. The mix of serious courtroom drama and comedic elements keeps the experience entertaining.
- Sadness (weight 0.01): Players are deeply saddened by the tragic fate of certain characters and the emotional weight of the story. The passing of the lead writer makes a sequel uncertain, adding to the sorrow. The ending leaves a lingering feeling of emptiness and loss.
- Love (weight 0.01): Players love the game's strong characterization, unique charm, and the way it honors Ace Attorney while standing on its own. The intertwined cases and emotional story beats create a deep attachment to the cast. It is appreciated for its passion and the memorable experience it delivers.
- Confusion (weight 0.01): Players are confused by translation errors, inconsistent naming, and plot elements that defy logic or lack foreshadowing. Moments like a deus ex machina twin trick or contradictory evidence handling leave them scratching their heads. The game's mix of fictional and real-world setting details adds to the bewilderment.
- Anger (weight 0.01): Players are angered by arrogant prosecutor characters and illogical courtroom behavior that raises blood pressure. Poorly designed debate phases, arbitrary evidence rules, and lost progress due to auto-save failures intensify the frustration. The game's high price and perceived plagiarism also provoke anger.
- Disgust (weight 0.01): Players are disgusted by the game's close imitation of Ace Attorney, which at times feels like blatant copying. Certain plot developments, such as forcing the player to help a culprit escape blame, trample on their values. Poor music, stiff interface, and off-putting character designs add to the revulsion.
- Discomfort (weight 0.01): Players feel uncomfortable due to the game's overly close resemblance to Ace Attorney and its awkward presentation. Scenes and portraits being nearly identical to the source material create a sense of unease. Thematic choices that prioritize order over truth and questionable courtroom ethics also contribute to the discomfort.
- Happiness (weight 0.01): Players are happy that the game exceeded expectations and provides an excellent Ace Attorney-like experience. The exciting story, immersive gameplay, and respectful treatment of player choice bring joy. The game's revival and planned DLC add to the overall happiness.}