The Great Ace Attorney 2: Resolve

About

The Great Ace Attorney 2: Resolve is a visual novel that mixes investigation and courtroom drama. You play Ryunosuke Naruhodo, a lawyer from the 1890s, who teams up with detective Herlock Sholmes to solve cases. The gameplay switches between exploring crime scenes and interrogating witnesses, then shifts to courtroom battles where you dismantle faulty testimonies. New systems include timing-based challenges to spot logical flaws in Sholmes’ theories and cross-examining jurors by matching their statements to evidence. Set during Japan’s Meiji Period and Victorian Britain, the game stands out for its period details and character chemistry. The collaboration with Sholmes adds a fresh dynamic to the series, balancing humor and mystery. With over 80 hours of content and a 4.5/5 rating on Steam, it appeals to long-time fans and newcomers. Available on mobile and 3DS, it offers portable access to its intricate puzzles and branching dialogue.

Storyline

Set in the late 19th century during Japan's Meiji Period and Britain's Victorian era, the game tells the story of an ancestor of Phoenix Wright, Ryunosuke Naruhodo, who works to sleuth out the truth in witnesses’ testimonies and clear his clients’ names in court alongside a cast of characters - including local ace detective Herlock Sholmes.