It was a nightmare.
The Japanese DS version actually had the English translation bundled with it so I was able to play that a few months ahead without any issues.
The newer versions just aren't as good.
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TGS: Phoenix Wright 5 is beautiful but impenetrable by me
One of the absolute worst things about coming to Japan and not knowing the language is being faced with the opportunity to play a new game from a series you love and not understand a goddamn thing that's going on. Such was the case when I took Ace Attorney 5 for a spin at Tokyo Game Show. I can't speak to the lengthy dialogue exchanges, or the story, or the evidence or the characters, because I don't have a clue about any of it. It's pretty much the worst game ever if you can't read. But let me assure of one thing: It's friggin' gorgeous. It's the first game for the 3DS that I can say with all seriousness that I intend to play the entire way through in 3D. Capcom has made beautiful 3D models of all the characters, but you could be forgiven for thinking they were flat when not in motion due to cel-shaded art style. Once they begin gesturing and talking, however, the combination of the models and the 3D effect is captivating. I couldn't stop staring at it but, perhaps more telling, I never even thought for a second to check and see how it looked with the 3D slider switched to the off position. Capcom needs to hurry up and give a date for its North American release. Whenever that is, it still won't be soon enough for me. Did you know? You can now get daily or weekly email notifications when humans reply to your comments.
Legacy Comments (will be imported soon)That's how I felt when I tried to play Phoenix Wright 3 on GBA before the DS version came out.
It was a nightmare. I'm so excited for this game, also I love this honest preview. I like that you straight up told me that you didn't know what was going on instead of faking it. @Marche100
The Japanese DS version actually had the English translation bundled with it so I was able to play that a few months ahead without any issues. I want this game so bad! Also, I collection of all the previous games in one cartridge would be awesome. To me, PW is basically an incredibly long, text-filled rhythm game of sorts. Push the right things at the right time and you get awesome music. I'll buy it, but only if they bring back this track: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPJE4l6j-hg
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| 8:00 PM on 05.15.2013 Capcom explains digital-only Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies |

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| 1:45 PM on 05.15.2013 Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies gets a Japanese web demo |

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| 5:15 PM on 05.13.2013 Take that! Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies out this fall |

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| 2:45 PM on 04.11.2013 Ace Attorney 5 releases this July in Japan |

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