i vastly prefer this to the first one cause it feels more personal to edgeworth and i like the mastermind and how the mastermind was integral to every case, pretty unique for the series. i do not like manfred von karma's actions being kinda retconned to be not entirely his doing or the series happening due to Cupcake Wars but it's okay. i forgive you.
note: sebastian debeste digging through the trash crying is one of the most memorable visuals in the series for me