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GA2 definitely makes the first one better in context, but I also think GA1 is good on its own. I agree that the multiple witness/jury stuff isn't that great, and the deductions (particularly in GA1) are so "elementary" the point of wondering "why bother." That being said, the game still deserves good marks for its overall story.

By story, I don't mean the mysteries themselves, because there are certainly some issues there, but in terms of how the game develops the four main characters - Ryunoske, Susato, Sholmes, and Iris, I was honestly shocked at how good a job it did. I think the game handles romance/romantic potential better than any prior AA game. I think Magnus McGilded is a really fascinating character, and the game makes some really intriguing decisions if you think of him as the game's overarching villain. I really enjoy Gina, Gregson and Natsume as supporting characters (that last one is for sure debatable). People are right to say GA2 is better in every way, but there's a lot to like, I think.

Anyway, that's my pitch for why GA1 is okay/mid-tier Ace Attorney.

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