Ace Attorney is not the kind of visual novel a lot of people see themselves playing; trust me, I didn't anticipate it either. But something about the colorful characters and

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(For humour's sake I'm keeping the original review but obviously I want to expand upon it because this series means a lot to me)

Something about the colorful characters and hijinks really draws me in. It has a lot of charm as a series and really has some standout moments for a visual novel. It has its lows, and when it does, they're pretty low, but it creates a story that wraps itself in a neat bow which not a lot of visual novel series can do. Some of the ways one has to get to the conclusions of the case are stupid, like, I know the answer but put the case together in the wrong order. But I think this game is worth a look if you're into visual novels. Very charming and quirky and I really enjoy the mechanics introduced in Rise From the Ashes, wish they came back in the 3DS games more prominently.

Greatest of all time. Everything down to the last minute details is simply perfection. I don't even know how to begin talking about something like Nier. So tremendous in scope, so impactful on a personal level, the way it interweaves gameplay and narrative, the dialogues, the music, the worldbuilding, everything is just incredible. It broke new ground when it first came out and it stood the test of time and will continue to do so. A sobering tale of humanistic longing that quickly turns into a deeply introspective journey. An unforgettable experience honestly. What a beautiful game from beginning to end.