This game has a special place in my heart. It was the first time I became invested in a game that wasn't officially available in my language; back in 2015 I desperately wanted The Great Ace Attorney to get localized, and I finally got my wish in 2021 - needless to say, I was just absolutely delighted.

But that wasn't the first time I experienced TGAA. After waiting so many years, I gave in and decided to watch a playthrough of Scarlet Study's excellent fan translation. Then a year or two later, I watched another playthrough. So now that I've replayed this game again (because I FINALLY am going to play TGAA2 - I don't understand why I waited this long), I've technically experienced TGAA four separate times now.

This game is still the GOAT of visual novels to me. The cast and their development, the historical context, the Sherlock Holmes inspiration, the incredible music... absolute masterpiece. I gained a newfound appreciation for the little details, like Gregon's character motivations or Susato's beautifully animated expressions. And now that I'm finally going to get to experience its sequel soon, I am beyond excited and pretty much expecting the full story to be one of my favorite gaming experiences of all time.

herlock sholmes