As a break from the courthouse, I thought reviewing the first spinoff in the series before the most recent main entry would be nice, especially when you consider its plot takes place before it. While Shu Takumi worked on the 4th entry in the main series, a separate team worked on this spinoff starring Miles Edgeworth, the prosecuting lead character of the series. Instead of being about winning trials, this game feels more like you're playing as a detective, but it still uses the core elements of the series to do it. Let's take a look:
The Story:
While in another country, Miles Edgeworth finds an old acquaintance of his that asks for his help in finally arresting someone who has escaped them in a case that took place seven years ago, and has been found again. He agrees and together with his trusted assistant Detective Gumshoe, sets out to solve this case once and for all.
Once again we have a great story full of twists and turns, interesting new characters and great suspense. Following in the footsteps of the previous game, the main plot is told over the course of all 5 cases, helping the overall pace of it. It is also has the best writing of the series yet. Aside from one particular situation, I couldn't find inconsistencies as blatant as the original trilogy usually had.
Overall, it's yet another great story.
8/10
The Gameplay:
This game still uses menu based mechanics to present evidence during testimonies, but this time we have actual control of our characters during investigations. We walk around and collect evidence and find logic chains, which are ideas that can be combined through the "Logic" menu to come up with new theories or uncovering new evidence altogether. There are no trials, so all confrontations with criminals are done face to face with them somewhere relevant to the case, as a detective.
Overall, it's a fresh change of pace for the franchise.
6.5/10
The Music:
The composer from the previous game Noriyuki Iwadare returns to make the music, and this time he has help by Yasuko Yamada. The soundtrack is the usual catchy fare this series is known for, and it's done just as well.
8/10
The Graphics:
Once again using detailed 2D sprite animations and backgrounds, the game keeps up the appealing visual style of the series.
10/10
Overall, this spinoff is a great addition to the franchise. It has everything that the series is known for while putting its own twists on things.
Final Grade: 8/10
Join me next time when i finish this retrospective by reviewing the most recent entry in the main series: Apollo Justice. See you then ;)
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