The Great Ace Attorney 2: Resolve

Game Introduction

The Great Ace Attorney 2: Ryunosuke Naruhodo's Resolve is the final chapter of The Great Ace Attorney, a spin-off of Capcom's Ace Attorney series, and a commemorative title for the series' 15th anniversary. Continuing the story from the previous game, The Great Ace Attorney, it is set in late 19th century Meiji-era Japan and the "British Empire." The game follows Ryunosuke Naruhodo—the ancestor of the series' main protagonist, Phoenix Wright—as he teams up with legendary figures like Sherlock Holmes and Barok van Zieks in London's courtrooms to unravel a shocking conspiracy that rocks the judicial systems of both Japan and Britain. Centered on the theme of "resolve," the story focuses on how Ryunosuke upholds his lawyer's convictions, undergoes personal growth amidst a turbulent era, and ultimately faces the "Trial of the Century" that will determine the fate of nations.

Game Features

- Grand Narrative Blending Victorian Steampunk with Japanese Aesthetics
Set across dual stages of post-Meiji Restoration Japan and Industrial Revolution-era London, the game meticulously recreates period settings like Victorian streetscapes, aristocratic salons, and Japanese academies. It incorporates fictional steampunk elements such as "Steam-Powered Courtrooms" and "London Tower Dungeons," creating an unprecedented historical fantasy atmosphere.
- Enhanced "Joint Reasoning" System
Sherlock Holmes's "Joint Reasoning" mechanic is significantly evolved. Players can use the "Logic Trajectory" function to backtrack through reasoning nodes and correct Holmes's leaps in logic. The new "Ryunosuke's Notes" feature allows free linking between dialogue, evidence, and maps to form dynamic mind maps.
- Dynamic Jury Trials
Introduces a real-time voting system with a "Six-Person Jury." The jury is composed of nobles, journalists, professors, detectives, and others, each with independent AI-driven personalities and stances. Players must sway votes during the "Final Argument" phase through "Jury Persuasion Battles," experiencing the tension akin to parliamentary debate.
- Multilingual Voice Cast
Features dual Japanese and English voice tracks, with full performances by top-tier voice actors such as Kaito Ishikawa (Ryunosuke), Kenjiro Tsuda (Holmes), and Junichi Suwabe (Barok). The English version incorporates localized British accents and slang for enhanced immersion.
- New "Resolve Trial" Final Chapter
The finale features a special courtroom named "Ryunosuke's Resolve," integrating all mechanics from previous games. Players must simultaneously manage the jury, navigate joint reasoning, and engage in a massive cross-border showdown against the "Ultimate Prosecutor" in a steam-powered courtroom, spanning 6–8 hours.

Gameplay

- Investigation Phase
1. Free Scene Exploration: Use the left analog stick to move and the R button to switch between "Ryunosuke's Perspective" and "Holmes's Perspective" to discover hidden clues.
2. Evidence Collection & Combination: New 19th-century themed evidence like "Chemical Reagents" and "Steam Pressure Gauges" require following real-world physical experiment steps.
3. Witness Psychology Battles: Use the "Expression Magnifier" to capture micro-expressions and trigger a pressure gauge. When the gauge fills, witnesses will reveal hidden testimony.
- Courtroom Phase
1. Cross-Examinations: The classic "Objection!" system returns, enhanced with new "Steam-Powered Animations" that instantly demonstrate how evidence functions, aiding the judge and jury's understanding.
2. Jury Persuasion Battles:
- Real-Time Debate: Each round lasts 90 seconds. Players must select the correct evidence or logical chain to hit a juror's "Conviction Weak Point."
- Consecutive Breaks: Hitting the same juror's weakness three times in a row triggers a "Break Down" animation, causing them to switch sides.
3. Final Argument: Triggered when the jury is deadlocked at 3:3. Players must synthesize all case clues to prove innocence within 10 minutes, or face an immediate Game Over.
- Special Minigames
- Steam Mechanism Repair: Rotate gears in the correct order within a time limit to repair crucial evidence. Too many failures can damage the evidence, affecting courtroom performance.
- Holmes Theater: Reenacts case deductions in an 8-bit style. Completion unlocks hidden Easter eggs and concept art.
- New Game+ Elements
- "Resolve File" Collection: After clearing the game, review all decision points in "Ryunosuke's Diary" to experience different story branches.
- Hidden Case: Input a specific command to unlock the special episode "Holmes vs. Arsène Lupin," featuring a non-canonical showdown.