Turnabout Samurai is INCREDIBLY important as the case where Edgeworth is established to be a good person.

@nadroq6320

3 күн бұрын

It also establishes that Edgeworth is a weeabo for the steel samurai series

@jonnyp1340

2 күн бұрын

The moment when they team up is just pure serotonin rush

@bleukreuz

18 сағат бұрын

It established Wendy Oldbag as an iconic NPC

@zzzipp0

11 сағат бұрын

real and it really upsets me when people shit on it and say it's the worst case in aa1 like guys come on😭😭

I understand the importance of the first game, but I prefer it as the building blocks of what came after. I am super glad for the series being what it is.

@i_am_a_dot

3 ай бұрын

That's fair. It's still crazy to me how strong these building blocks are. Thanks for watching!

3rd case was there to establish Edgeworth's motivations, he doesn't care about just winning but he has another side that despises crime. Even the gag of him not being able to get names out of witnesses serves to question Edgeworth's motto, he is the prosecution, the one that proves someone is guilty and has control over every witness. Those witnesses should be on his side but no, they work against him by hiding evidence and effectively overruling his authority. The case he thought was so clear cut really falls apart when Vasquez takes the stand and it hits him at that moment that there are no sides, there's only a murderer that is waiting to be found.

It was so cool to see how gameplay aspects from the first 3 cases culminated in the 4th case. The case file/folder graphics are a great touch!

@i_am_a_dot

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! This is one of those games where picking up all the foreshadowing you missed the first time around is part of the fun. It's kind of like re-reading a good mystery novel, I guess.

I think this is a really helpful perspective for understanding the strangeness of Rise From the Ashes compared to other AA1 cases - whereas those are all serving one purpose, contributing solely to Ace Attorney 1, RFTA is split between being an epilogue to AA1/ set up for AA2 (Edgeworth's actions prior to his disappearance, Phoenix's behaviour when Maya is gone) and set up for AA4 (introducing Ema and with her the touchscreen aspects of investigations which would be prominent in AA4, ideas of corruption which tie into Phoenix's being disbarred). The rest of AA1 is a complete product in and of itself, as this video shows, whereas RFTA is a small part of a whole which was yet to be completed.

KZread has done a great job of showing me people with small subscribers that actually make quality content. I thought I was watching like a 100K youtube channel here and not only you have a bit over 1K subs, but you've also done only TWO videos? You definitely deserve more recognition!

@i_am_a_dot

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words (and for checking out the channel)! I'm trilled at the reaction these videos have been getting and can't wait to share more with everyone.

@stapidomcazfaikeurmom4935

6 күн бұрын

Hey! I'm subscribed, but I'm not small. How dare you call us subscribers small.

When I first played AA1 as a teenager all those years ago as a teenager, I remember stopping after Turnabout Goodbyes for several years, not wanting to ruin what felt like such a complete, perfect ending. And while I did eventually get around to playing the rest of the series, I’ve always appreciated AA1 as it’s own little self contained story, with a clear cut progression of ideas and characters that I don’t think any other game in this series has really attempted. I’m really glad I’m not the only one who feels this, since a lot of the fandom kinda writes this one off for having some real first game energy (1-2 is definitely a bit of a letdown as part of a wider series). Fantastic video, especially for such a small channel, subbing and sharing this one around

@i_am_a_dot

3 ай бұрын

My partner and I are playing through the original trilogy and I had forgotten just how "final" everything feels at the end of Goodbyes. I dunno. There's just something about this first game that speaks to me. Thanks for checking out this video and taking a chance on a new channel!

God I forgot how much of a self contained masterpiece the first game was (not that the rest of the games aren't great)

I never played these games, but I heard enough to appreciate this video.

@i_am_a_dot

3 ай бұрын

They're a good time if you like/don't mind games with a bunch of talking. This video only scratches the surface of how crazy they can get!

@FarelForever

3 ай бұрын

@@i_am_a_dot I recall hearing about the connections between Phoenix Wright and the Danganronpa games. I only played the latter, but it was interesting to hear people say that "this was put in here as a reference to Phoenix Wright", heh

this is a crazily well scripted and edited video in general, let alone for your 2nd vid

Just completed the game an hour ago and I cannot agree more with you. The game really lets you feel like you're the newbie trial lawyer guy with spikey hair. He doesn't know much in the first case, despite that Larry isn't the murder. As the game goes on he'll grow much more into his position becoming self-confident and will gain courage. And player will experience simultaneously the same! Starting with nothing and later facing von Karma, searching the truth behind all those lies and screaming together with Phoenix "OBJECTION!". Such a great game, it's now one of my favourites. Great video, love your channel and your video structure.❤

god this video gave me a whiplash on the normal flow of the soundtrack, having been so used to playing the games on 2x speed

This is a really well made video wow especially for a second video, I'm shocked you only have a few hundred subs

I´m glad this series is so sprawling. I had broken ankle so I binge watched ALL of them (well, at least those which were translated). If all of this content would be in ONE game, boy, that would be chaos!

Honestly? The original trilogy is... Special. Much more special than what came after, except maybe Edgeworth's games, which feel like an extension of that trilogy.

@i_am_a_dot

3 ай бұрын

I totally agree! These games are lightning in a bottle. I hope Capcom puts out the Edgeworth games on modern platforms like they've been doing lately. Fingers crossed!

It may have been brought up in the comments but one gameplay mechanic not mentioned was pressing the witness. Basically on top presenting evidence that shows a testimony is contradictory you can ask the witness to elaborate their testimony and that can sometimes cause the witness to reveal new facts that can be added to their testimony.

Another great one!! :D

@i_am_a_dot

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Got another one in the oven...

The quality of these game analysis videos is *chefs kiss

It's a small detail, but having Phoenix's brain also have Phoenix Wright hair was absolutely hilarious.

Ok, I LOVE the Editing.

Great video! The argument was well-constructed and the editing was very nice! :)

as someone who started playing with the trilogy (but did watch a playthrough of the first game a long time ago) i have to agree with ya. i think so far the first game is still my favorite, not exactly bc it is the best objectively (probably one of TGAA games), but bc of its charm and simplicity (maybe not the right word). it is such a unique and cool game. if only the first game existed, it would have been amazing all on its own. it's unfortunate that the other games kinda destroy the uniqueness and self contained story of the first game, but it is also a sign that this game truly was this amazing that so many sequels and prequels and spin offs were produced as well. =D

I think as it's aged, Ace Attorney 1 more heavily relies on the novelty of it's own premise to make it's case (lmao) as opposed to particularly engaging mysteries or character writing, and makes some questionable pacing decisions in the midgame. The 2nd and 3rd cases specifically. For someone so powerful, Redd White winds up being comically easy to take down, and Turnabout Samurai has no business being a 3 day case. Taken individually, they dont hold up quite as well as i would've hoped That is, until the final case (Rise from the Ashes notwithstanding), and you understand what everything's been building toward. When taken as a singular package, AA1 really does hold up almost as well as I remembered. Better than most others

@i_am_a_dot

3 ай бұрын

Those are good points. There's one investigation section in Turnabout Samurai that's just brutal; it goes on for WAY too long. The pacing of the individual cases definitely improved as the series went along.

Great video, almost cried. I’m currently on the third case of Trials and Tribulations and I could not be happier AND any more devastated that I’m one and a half cases away from finishing the trilogy. I completely agree with you here, the first game was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had, and while the sprawling, growing enormous narrative it became is also great, it’s nice how each installment feels like both a part of the bigger puzzle, and it’s own little thing that still works alone. I’m pretty sure I read somewhere that Shu Takumi wanted each game to be able to be picked up by anyone regardless of whether you’ve played the previous ones, and in my opinion, he succeeded. Anyways, I don’t know where I’m going with this, but great video, for an absolutely wonderful game.

Just subbed to your channel after watching this video and your Final Fantasy one. Your style is great: informative, well edited, and most importantly, charismatic. A lot of video game essayists are so droll. I hope you keep making videos and if you do, I look forward to your channel getting huge.

@i_am_a_dot

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and subscribing! It really means a lot. There are two videos in production right now with several more planned for after that. Making these vids has been a lot of fun (I wish I had started sooner) and I'm glad people are checking them out. Sending positive vibes your way!

really digging you videos, amazing editing and Video quality overall, keep up the amazing work!

@i_am_a_dot

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! These videos have been something I've wanted to do for a while, so it's a great feeling that people are enjoying them. More are on the way!

I like seeing works analyzed from literary view. They are stories, but introduce concepts with intent.

Enjoyed it. Thanks

Great video!! And awesome thumbnail! (After finishing it: this is sincerely some great editing)

i really love your analysis of each case in this video, i totally agree! it's fun considering the game as a standalone and honestly i'd still love ace attorney as much as i do even if it was just one game. it would be interesting to hear your opinion on jfa, especially the last case with matt engarde!

@i_am_a_dot

8 сағат бұрын

Ace Attorney really knows how to do a finale case and JFA is no exception! I like how the Engarde case in particular really questions the morals of what Phoenix and company are doing and looks at what he would do in that sort of situation.

Quality video essay. Great work!

damn, saw your new video and went back through your catalogue. These are all awesome videos, great work chief. Super interesting stuff.

First time that i watched a video of yours, the edition is amazing and i love how narrated everything in the video, you're amazing! And ace attorney is a curious game that is interesting see how it works.

I was able to play the Ace Attorney Trilogy recently since it was on I had a free trial on Xbox Gamepass and I'm really glad I played it. However, I started on the 2nd game, because I remember watching gameplay a long time ago, so I vaguely remembered most of the twists, so I ended up skipping it. I still think the game does a really good job of allowing players to randomly start on each game in the series even though they should begin with the first one. The game is able to make references to past cases without completely spoiling them and I think it shows how stable each game is in their own right. Also, I love your editing!

the video is really interesting, but i have to say that it's the editing that makes the video perfect ! the music, the transition, you really nailed everything in this video !

I love the first game as a jumping pad for the series. Its lovely to go back too as a stand alone narrative and as the starting point for the kick butt lawyer and mentor Pheonix grows into. And i love how they cap off the first trilogy by tying back into the dl6 incident. And I know the silly Americanization of the setting is just something they did for the english release. But I think it genuinely helps it feel like both a familiar and fantastical world. Makes it easier to suspend your disbelief about the actual magic in the world.

Ace Attorney became popular from its conception. You point at a guy for making a minor spelling mistake and send him to actual prison. Who wouldn’t want to do that?

i'm thankful they could revive the magic of a new cast with the great ace attorney

Really good video! I love how great the editing is, and how well you talked about everything. Ace Attorney is one of my favorite franchises, and I'm glad that it's still getting recognition. Keep up the good work!

You deserve way more recognition! And likes! And subs! Good job! :D

I loved the first game and it blew me away in terms of the story. Amazingly written. I played on the 3ds.

Man keep videos like this up i LOVE this type of content

@Forg0-Nan0

Ай бұрын

Also if you see this, if i had to recommend anything it would be naming the songs used in the video, maybe with timestamps or such

thiiis is quality content you're going places kid

i really liked the first ace attorney... but i also really, really, REALLY liked trials and tribulations. "bridge to the turnabout" is just a masterpiece in storytelling

@eta0carinae

3 күн бұрын

JFA sucks though

wow this video is so well done

I've always thought of Rise From the Ashes as a prototype for Apollo Justice because they shares themes, mechanics, and characters.

never played, but i got chills from this

Beautiful video😮

My favorite of the original Triology is Justice for All, but I have a soft spot in my heart for the original. It feels oddly fresh even today. AA2 is a really good Ace Attorney game, while the PW:AA feels like a good game period.

Honestly, I didn't know until like a few months ago that Turnabout Sisters isn't very popular. Then again, I did still enjoy Turnabout Big Top (Yes, the Regina thing, you know what I mean, was VERY weird and annoying, but like I said, I ended up enjoying it regardless. I honestly kinda like how dumb and over-the-top (and honestly impossible) the solution to the murder is. Either way, I just love the Ace Attorney Franchise.

Great Video.

This sounds fun. Now I know the source of the memes. - S.F. Nightingale

AA1 tells a solid storyline formed from the actions of 1 man years ago affects the entire cast. Not to spoil the entire original trilogy, but Manfred Von Karma’s methods and decisions in the DL-6 Incident led to: Miles being adopted by Manfred/Misty’s Departure from the visit and her daughters -> Redd White gaining the information from Grossberg -> Mia becoming an attorney under Grossberg -> Defending Phoenix(AA3) -> Phoenix becoming an attorney under Mia -> Downfall of Redd White -> Edgeworth not becoming Von Karma 2.0 -> Downfall of Von Karma His desire for a perfect record makes him arguably the most important character in the franchise

while von karma absolutely is meant to be taken seriously, the singular most funny moment in the game is when he reveals his ATM number out of pure arrogance

How does a channel with this high of production value only have a few thousand subs? Let this comment serve as a nudge towards the algorithm to push this content out to more people.

I only played the first one in the trilogy remastered, lol. It really is fantastic. I guess if I wasn’t satisfied with it was a solo game, I would have continued 😅.

In a vacuum, Larry seems like a significantly less annoying character than he ultimately ends up being while Edgeworth comes across as a lot shadier. As long as you ignore Rise from the Ashes, which retroactively says Edgeworth was a good boy who always believed in the evidence he was given 100% and never did anything underhanded. Y'know, like updating an autopsy report the day of a trial to better support his argument. Or coaching a witness that was caught in a lie. Or willfully suppressing evidence/testimony that went against his stance.

Best game in the series

now talk about the best one the third one