much like Apollo the game is fine! just fine.
it has a really strong first case and I love the new sprite art and 3d models - especially with the new perceive ability highlighting little details within the sprites. you can really see the new love given to ace attorney here
however directly afterwords the cases become rather weak and the stolen panties subplot was uncomfortable for me to play through. it does finish on a high note and Phoenix's character arc is very satisfying but the middle of the game is difficult to ignore. trials and tribulations was always going to be a tough act to follow so I feel a soft reboot was for the best, even if nothing remarkable happens