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Gyakuten Kenji 2Loving the first game hooked me into playing the second without a second thought. Went in as an Ace Attorney fan who already loved Miles Edgeworth, so this was an easy sell, what I wasn't sure about was the shift away from courtroom drama, and that turned out to be the best part. Investigating crime scenes directly, piecing together logic outside the usual objection which is heavy trial format, made the whole game feel refreshing rather than a retread. The emotional high point was the case tied to Edgeworth's father, finally getting closure on something that's loomed over his character since the start of the series. Kay Faraday brought great energy as a partner, and Mr. Shields turned out to be a standout too. Then the ending hit every case you solved throughout the game ties together into one beautiful conclusion, and my jaw genuinely dropped. Came in expecting a solid spinoff and left with one of my favorite entries in the whole series.
Castlevania: Harmony of DissonancePlatformers usually aren't my thing, so I wasn't sure this would click. What won me over was the RPG side of it, figuring out how to push forward, experimenting with the variety of spells, and having actual build choices made the platforming feel secondary to the exploration and progression. That's a rare thing for me to say about a game in this genre. Map design was outstanding, easily the strongest part of the whole experience, and the boss fights backed it up with fun, well paced encounters. Music hit the right notes throughout too, never distracting, always fitting the mood. My one gripe is the EXP gain slowing to a crawl near the end, it stalls progression right when you want momentum but even knowing the reasoning behind that design choice didn't stop me from enjoying the ride overall.
SipsAn idle game on GBA felt like an odd combo, and being homebrew made me want to see what it could pull off. Ended up being exactly the right pick for downtime, especially killing time in a hospital queue or on a long trip. Nothing demanding, just something to check in on every so often. The music ended up being the standout part for the whole experience, it set a relaxed, cozy tone that made the game easy to just leave running in the background. Simple idea, executed well, genuinely impressive for a homebrew title, and a great low-effort companion for anywhere you're stuck waiting around.
Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles EdgeworthWent in with pretty low expectations, honestly not sure what to expect from a story built around Edgeworth outside the courtroom. That uncertainty didn't last long. The character dynamics carried the game, the back and forth with Gumshoe, the introduction of Kay Faraday, and the moments with Franziska all gave Edgeworth way more depth than the mainline trilogy had room for. The new Logic system was a highlight too, connecting pieces of information together felt satisfying in a way that was distinct from the usual evidence presenting format. Came out the other side genuinely surprised by how much this one won me over. What started as a "let's see what this is" ended up being a great character piece for Edgeworth, and a solid setup for what Investigations 2 would build on