Rumor: Next Ace Attorney sequel is 'Perfect Prosecutor' featuring Edgeworth
by Justin McElroy 
{ Apr 9th 2008 at 9:15AM }
That, friends, is reportedly Gyakuten Saiban: Perfect Prosecutor, if the Weekly Game Journal is to be believed. The site also says you'll play as Edgey, "searching for overlooked evidence and inconsistencies at the crime scene." Also, expect some new methods of searching and deduction. ... Oh, and a guaranteed purchase from us, you can expect that too.
[Thanks, Beau]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
mash440 @ Apr 9th 2008 9:26AM
This means theres gonna be more Detective Gumshoe!
Best game character ever!
aReEeNeN @ Apr 9th 2008 9:27AM
Seriously? That's the best they can do? There are plenty of more entertaining character choices they could have made! What about a 'Wayne Jarvis: World's Most Serious Prosecutor!' game, or 'Mock Trial with J. Reinhold'?
Actually, on second thought, screw the law themed game. I could definitely settle for a Mr. Banana Grabber game...
Bayli @ Apr 9th 2008 9:37AM
Is the game with J. Reinhold going to feature William Hung and his "Hung Jury"?
But srsly. This is epic, and warms my heart. :')
brandon_r87 : Brawl : 4897-5857-5091 @ Apr 9th 2008 11:51AM
I would totally buy a fighting game about Boy Fights. Or the next Ace Attorney game could be Ace Attorney: Bob Loblaw Law!
Superstar90 @ Apr 9th 2008 12:00PM
I heard it was confirmed on Bob Loblaw's Law Blog.
brandon_r87 : Brawl : 4897-5857-5091 @ Apr 9th 2008 12:17PM
Bob Loblaw Law Lobs Law Bomb!
nxtiak @ Apr 9th 2008 9:43AM
Nice, looks like it's turning into a full fledge adventure game like King's Quest, Space Quest, Quest For Glory, etc... like the old Sierra games.
Anni @ Apr 9th 2008 10:59AM
Dungeon Quest, Ancient Ruins Quest, Quest of the Gods, Q-Bert's Quest, Question Mark, Conquest, Kanye West...
Evan @ Apr 9th 2008 4:00PM
A full fledged adventure game would be great!
McWeen @ Apr 9th 2008 9:51AM
You really wouldn't think those games are fun based on the description until you actually play them.
Vaitork @ Apr 9th 2008 9:54AM
A full Edgeworth game? And with Gumshoe as sidekick? Talk about fan service.
Now with 100% more cravat!
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Ranko @ Apr 9th 2008 9:56AM
Yeeeessss.
Sir Fidlious Wong (Zeon Defense Force) @ Apr 9th 2008 10:00AM
*Clap Hands*
Smack @ Apr 9th 2008 10:13AM
Darn it, I thought if they ever did a prosecutor game it would feature the greatest prosecutor ever; WINSTON PAYNE!
For some reason I miss the Judge's brother too... if they don't include him in some form, I'll think it'll be 'broodle'.
Nigeria: Cody ChesnuTT Defense Force @ Apr 9th 2008 10:14AM
The dramatic finger point would be an excellent move in Marvel vs Capcom 3.
Ghaleon @ Apr 9th 2008 10:25AM
DREAM COME TRUE
ThornedVenom (Harley Quinn Defense Force) @ Apr 9th 2008 10:30AM
Holy shit, just got this great idea: what if it supported multiplayer, with one dude having a new Ace Attorney and the other having the Perfect Prosecutor?
You'd have to defend your client or prosecute the opposition whilst working on and examining the same case. The cases would have to be much more complex and open-ended, but imagine how badass the result would be.
Nigeria: Cody ChesnuTT Defense Force @ Apr 9th 2008 10:33AM
But wouldn't it just devolve to two attorneys just saying, "OBJECTION". Over and over again.
Well, that's what I'd do.
ThornedVenom (Harley Quinn Defense Force) @ Apr 9th 2008 10:35AM
That's what randomized judge decisions are for.
Nigeria: Cody ChesnuTT Defense Force @ Apr 9th 2008 10:39AM
I see you've thought this through.
ThornedVenom (Harley Quinn Defense Force) @ Apr 9th 2008 1:25PM
Constantly for all games at all times: I'm a wannabe game designer.
Ethan @ Apr 9th 2008 10:31AM
I think the L button should be mapped to 'reduce salary of Gumshoe.'
Lijik @ Apr 9th 2008 10:33AM
I was sold on the animations of Edgeworth alone, but seeing Gumshoe in the screens has me in utter ecstasy.
This game is going to be awesome =D
riggs @ Apr 9th 2008 10:40AM
he likes to run.
Shadow Hog @ Apr 9th 2008 10:41AM
It's actually "Gyakuten Kenji", Joystiq. I'm not 100% sure where "Perfect Prosecutor" came from anymore - maybe a literal translation of something in the article (although AFAIK the game name itself translates to "Turnabout Prosecutor", so it can't be the game name's literal translation).
Mr. Picklesworth @ Apr 9th 2008 10:47AM
God NO. If they use the word "turnabout" one more time, I am going to start sending them mail. Written in BLOOD.
Shadow Hog @ Apr 9th 2008 11:09AM
Better start gathering that vital bodily fluid with which to write that, then. It's inevitable.
Anni @ Apr 9th 2008 11:06AM
Holy crap, holy crap, holy crap, holy crap, holy crap!Day one purchase fuck YEAH! I am begging you, Capcom, say it's so!
Awesome, awesome idea. I wonder how it will work out in court (though it doesn't say there that there IS a court part of the game, so who knows), because it always seemed more nobel being a defense attorney taking down the bad-guy prosecutors. Bad-guy defense attorney? Can't wait!
snarfoogle @ Apr 9th 2008 11:23AM
Do want! Although I'd prefer to play as von Karma, falsifying evidence ftw!
Jansperus @ Apr 9th 2008 12:47PM
I don't know about you, but I'm going to refuse to buy this game just as I refused to buy any of the Phoenix Wright sequels. The games are just TOO AWESOME that I neglect real life whenever I play them.
vgxtremist @ Apr 9th 2008 1:33PM
I'm afraid this game will be too easy (I felt that way during the case where you are Miles)...anyway a new look and everything will help me be able to buy a 5th addition of this series.
Neomattrix @ Apr 9th 2008 3:01PM
Ten bucks the final name is "Miles Edgeworth: Ace Prosecutor".
And DAMN does it sound pimp.
The Doctor @ Apr 9th 2008 5:20PM
Nah, I'm saying they're going to keep the Alliteration thing going. Miles Edgeworth: Perfect prosecutor. Here's how I think it's all going to go:
Case 1: Either Vs Winston Payne, in the courtroom battle that convinced him to give up his profession as an attorney and become a prosecutor, or vs Grossberg. Or maybe, since there will be increased emphasis on investigation, this will be like an anti-first case, and instead of being wholly in court, be only an investigation.
Case 2, 3: Vs new corrupt, evil attorney antagonist.
Case 4: Taking down the corrupt attorney.
Case 5: Vs either Phoenix Wright, Mia Fey, or Diego Armando (in order of most to least likely).
Cian @ Apr 9th 2008 3:04PM
... EPIC!
Fullmetal Salchemist @ Apr 9th 2008 3:22PM
They wouldn't have to drop the "Attorney" moniker, though, a prosecutor is still an attorney.
Although "Ace Prosecutor" does sound better.
Cesaria (SSBB: 3136-6466-5083) @ Apr 9th 2008 3:55PM
I'LL ALLOW IT!
ApolloIV @ Apr 9th 2008 4:18PM
The main character is Justin McElroy in his joystiq picture.
Chris @ Apr 9th 2008 5:55PM
"It's actually "Gyakuten Kenji", Joystiq. I'm not 100% sure where "Perfect Prosecutor" came from anymore - maybe a literal translation of something in the article (although AFAIK the game name itself translates to "Turnabout Prosecutor", so it can't be the game name's literal translation)."
Arg, you beat me to it! Your translation is just right: should be "Turnabout Prosecutor" (Though I doubt they'll call it that in the English version.)
Where did "Perfect Prosecutor" come from? Possibly to maintain the alliteration started by "Ace Attorney?"
Chris @ Apr 9th 2008 6:01PM
Oh, and it also says on the upper left corner of the left page that this is a spin-off ("Spin-Out" in Japanese).
Not that anyone didn't get that.
Joshua @ Apr 9th 2008 8:50PM
Most anticipated game right now, hands down.
Beyond that, words cannot contain my excitement, so I won't even try...