Ace Attorney Investigations Collection Brings Miles Edgeworth to Nintendo Switch eShop

Ace Attorney Investigations Collection Brings Miles Edgeworth to Nintendo Switch eShop Capcom continues its legacy of delivering fan-favorite classics to new audiences with the upcoming release of the Ace Attorney Investigations Collection.

Set for a global digital launch on September 6, 2024, this remastered bundle brings together both entries in the celebrated Miles Edgeworth-led spin-off of the iconic Ace Attorney series, marking the official English debut of the second game for the first time.

The collection will be available via the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch, as well as on Steam and PlayStation platforms. The Ace Attorney series has long been a pillar of the mystery visual novel genre, renowned for its unique blend of first-person investigation and dynamic courtroom drama.

While the mainline games center on the charismatic Phoenix Wright, the Ace Attorney Investigations duology puts rival prosecutor Miles Edgeworth in the spotlight, tasking players with unraveling ten complex cases across both games. Capcom’s efforts in remastering these titles underscore the studio’s growing expertise in revitalizing classic adventures for modern hardware.

According to company representatives, the development team meticulously redrew every game background to fit widescreen 16:9 displays, ensuring that the games feel native on both handheld and console setups.

The character sprites—originally presented as pixel art on the Nintendo DS—have also received a complete overhaul, with redrawn portraits resembling dialogue artwork and featuring increased animation frames for smoother movement. A key addition in this collection is the ability for players to toggle between the new high-definition art style and the classic pixel art mode.

However, it’s noteworthy that some users may find the scaling of the pixel art option less than ideal, particularly on larger screens, though it holds up well on the compact Nintendo Switch display. Gameplay enhancements stay true to the series’ signature mechanics while introducing inventive twists.

Miles Edgeworth’s role as a prosecutor leads to cases set in unique and varied locations, such as offices, airplanes, theme parks, rallies, and prisons.

Each investigation is tightly focused within its setting, allowing for creative storytelling and puzzle design.

New gameplay mechanics like Logic Chess and in-depth crime scene recreations further distinguish the Investigations subseries from its parent games. A major highlight for longtime fans is the official English localization of Ace Attorney Investigations 2: Prosecutor’s Gambit, bridging a fourteen-year gap since the first game’s localized release.

Capcom’s localization team has been praised for maintaining the series’ distinct humor and narrative style, making this long-awaited title accessible to players worldwide. With this collection, nearly the entire Ace Attorney franchise is now available across multiple modern platforms, with only the Professor Layton crossover notably absent.

Both newcomers and seasoned veterans will find engaging mysteries, refined visuals, and accessible features that make Ace Attorney Investigations Collection a standout addition to the Nintendo Switch and other platforms. Fans eager to experience these remastered legal dramas can pick up the Ace Attorney Investigations Collection digitally, via the Nintendo eShop, Steam, or PlayStation Store, starting September 6, 2024.

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