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Here's my case rankings, and then I'm content to let the topic die

3 > 1 > 4 = 5 > 2

3 is very very good, definitely the best "third case" in the series (followed closely by 5-3, imo). Really sympathtic characters, plus you have the flashback angle. Add to this its importance to the overall AA mythos and you have what is truly an excellent epic case on the level of 3-2 or 6-5. It's not quite up there with 2-4, 3-5 or 1-4, but the next step down.

1 is also an excellent case by any standards, but particularly impressive for "first cases." Doesn't waste much time at all with teaching us the mechanics, because we don't need to. Knightley and Nicole are pretty good, and there are twists without it being cumbersome or confusing.

4 is a mixed bag with some great moments (Edgeworth turning in his badge, Franzy in general, presenting the badge to Kay, Courtney's reveal) ruined by an anticlimactic end (that doesn't really get adequately addressed in E2-5, even though it's super long). I get that "4=5" is kind of cheating, so I think 4 is slightly better, just because I actually feel something for Kay and want to help her, which is not a feeling I really got in 5.

5 is really disappointing in my opinion; there's a lack of motivation in this one. Courtney's "mom" turn is meant to make us feel concerned for John, but the transition feels abrupt and ooc, so that doesn't work. Sebastian is meant to have a big heroic moment: most of that is still Edgeworth. Whether or not Simon is a compelling character or not, the actual murder method is somewhat underwhelming (crushing him with the balloon). The first section drags and drags, and the payoff isn't quite worth it. Also there's that President of Zheng Fa "being lowered" asspull. Still an "okay" case

2 is the filler case. It's whatever.

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