Despite being a 2017 game, Ghost of the Dusk sticks a little too close to the classic Jake Hunter formula for our liking. There's very little room for deduction when moving the case along, and you'd need a magnifying glass to solve some of the pixel hunt investigation screens! That, and the localization is pretty atrocious: plenty of typos, missing words, and more. We won't deny that the central mystery kept our attention, even if it wasn't nearly as "haunted" as the game first suggests, but it left us wanting something more substantial.

For anyone looking for a breezy, well-written detective game that's light on frustration and heavy on dope whodunits, Jake Hunter is the way to go. A sometimes messy translation and repetitive gameplay don't really subtract from an otherwise excellent set of mysteries. The main mystery, Ghost of the Dusk, is a better whodunit than nearly every Phoenix Wright case, and I say this as a big Ace Attorney fan. Absolutely loved this game's various art-styles and soundtrack, and I think that you can see the passion that the team has for this quietly legendary series. Highly recommended for anyone trying to fill out their 3DS collection, it's a great game to play before bed or while you're drinking coffee and smoking.