I always found DGS1 to create such an appealing charm with its vibrant cast of characters and early 1900s setting.

Case 2 is pretty tragic but a massive trudge, and Case 4 is a pretty silly enjoyable little filler.
I love Case 1 for being a great introduction with your cool best friend, case 3 for throwing you into the fire straight away with 0 knowledge trying to scrap what's happening together, and Case 5 for making me care a lot about the charming cast that’s here and making me excited for the building overall plot.

I think this game is a step forward for Ace Attorney and I thought it did everything it tried to do perfectly and with a lot of love, care, and passion with room for growth for its sequel.

It has some dull moments for sure but I loved cases 1, 3, 4 and 5 anyway.
For the characters, charm, and amazing ost I give it a 4.5.

My biggest hot take ever is: I don't like the second game. this game was peak soul