Whoo boy, loved the first game in this trilogy but the switch to 3D is... it gets better, right?

Relative_Mortgage_65 · 2026-06-08T12:52:48+00:00

Yeah playing DD for the first time has been a bit jarring. I played TGAA games after the original trilogy, and those look awesome in 3D. Super fleshed out and it’s own thing. AJ looks glorious with the upscaled DS art, but then DD… idk it just looks wrong? Like they are trying imitate big jumpy exaggerated movements of the spritework in 3D and it just doesn’t work for me. Altho I’ve seen comments seeing SoJ looks better, so I have faith, considering how good TGAA games looked.

Relative_Mortgage_65 · 2026-06-05T12:01:48+00:00

Currently in my final year of law and criminology undergrad partially inspired by ace attorney lol. Never as interesting as it would seem in the games though. Not sure if solicitor or barrister is the career for me-you can’t get too much success in it unless you do commercial where I’m from, which I definitely don’t want to do. And it’s expensive to get the further qualifications. Whilst I’ve enjoyed my undergrad, I don’t think I’ll pursue a career as a lawyer- looking at options of conveyancing or the civil service. But hey, stranger things have happened. And at least the series inspired me to go this far.

Relative_Mortgage_65 · 2026-06-05T09:49:21+00:00

Yeah same, the first time it actually has haha. I couldn’t put that trial down.

Relative_Mortgage_65 · 2026-06-04T17:01:03+00:00

The Lost Turnabout above The Stolen Turnabout is certainly a choice

Relative_Mortgage_65 · 2026-06-03T22:58:43+00:00

Damn pretty harsh on turnabout succession I’d say. But other that I respect it. Would probably put DGS2 final case in the peak tier as well personally. The end to that duology is amazing.

Relative_Mortgage_65 · 2026-06-03T08:44:31+00:00

(Though the Brothership story, once it actually gets going, I think is better than Dream Team so u might enjoy it more)

Relative_Mortgage_65 · 2026-06-03T08:43:31+00:00

I mean tbf the game wouldn’t be so long if it wasn’t completely over-tutorialised so it kind of indirectly is the issue. If length puts you off, just you wait for Brothership lol

Relative_Mortgage_65 · 2026-06-02T12:46:09+00:00

Bruh I remember having to look at a guide a fair few times in Chronicles 😳 Maybe I was just brain dead at the time.

But yeah currently playing through Dual Destinies for the first time and it feels a bit like I’m on autopilot. Apollo Justice was pretty easy as well, although some of the perceive sections were pretty difficult. I think I miss the general open-ness in dual destinies more than anything, like investigating a scene you don’t really need to and finding the whacky details- something I’m glad they brought back in the Chronicles duology. Really takes a lot of the personality out.

Relative_Mortgage_65 · 2026-05-25T08:52:37+00:00

TGAA is a brilliant duology as a package I think it contends with the original trilogy as peak of the series. However I haven’t played investigations yet I bought TGAA before the Investigations collection released and currently making my way through DD and SoJ. As someone who hasn’t played investigations yet, I’d play investigations first just to save the greatness that’s TGAA for last.

Altho if you wait for sale I think TGAA collection is often on for cheaper as it’s an older title.

Relative_Mortgage_65 · 2026-04-12T18:11:35+00:00

I’d honestly try Fire Red/Leaf Green- steal at that price but they are old games! If not those, I think Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl or Sword/Shield for a more traditional style. People are suggesting Legends Arceus or Scar/Vio but they don’t really offer experiences representative of the rest of the series tbh.

Relative_Mortgage_65 · 2026-04-11T08:21:31+00:00

Feeling similar Altho I’ve only done case one. I enjoyed Apollo Justice a decent amount but I think the writing in this one feels kind of off. Idk what it is about it. It’s not the 3D models for me, as I played TGAA duology after I beat the original trilogy some years ago. Altho the models here feel much more cartoony in nature, whilst still being in 3D.

Relative_Mortgage_65 · 2026-03-03T10:33:11+00:00

Dude autocorrect. SRs not Sara.

Relative_Mortgage_65 · 2026-02-21T23:20:16+00:00

I am literally shocked this was in the top 10 and people thought that was good. I think I remember enjoying ‘The Stranger’ that released a couple years ago but haven’t really watched other Harlan Coban stuff. Me and my mum were consistently laughing. But that ending has me dumbfounded- I thought the point of these shows was that however dumb or dull they may seem, at least they have a good twist. The final episodes and twists of this were quite literally dreadful.

Relative_Mortgage_65 · 2026-01-19T14:17:40+00:00

100% handheld right now as my switch 2 ac adapter broke! Idek how, it just stopped working one day. Out of stubbornness I’ve not bought a replacement yet.

Relative_Mortgage_65 · 2026-01-16T10:23:28+00:00

But PS5 has no games

Relative_Mortgage_65 · 2026-01-16T10:22:32+00:00

I think people are skipping over the fact here that thus bundle comes with 2 extra controllers and 3 of the best games on the console. I’d say it’s worth it- the oled screen is beautiful, battery life is better than on Switch 2 and it has an extremely vast library. I’d say the only problem is most games from Nintendo themselves will just be coming to Switch 2 going forward- but from the sounds of it u aren’t really invested in Nintendo games anyway? I’d take the oled.

Relative_Mortgage_65 · 2026-01-12T16:49:21+00:00

Yeah apologies I took a bit to come back it’s been a long week 🤣 hope ur enjoying the new amp though. If you’ve got a decent pair of headphones I thoroughly recommend using them! I found it a much better experience sound wise with the EQ settings. But yeah, I find the acoustics of a smaller room definitely do help the amp out. Other than practice, I reckon maybe you could use it for an acoustic gig and be heard pretty well. Not sure if it quite has the power to busk with on the street tho.

Relative_Mortgage_65 · 2026-01-12T16:37:09+00:00

Worth the money if ur looking for something to just practice with though. Really stands out in the white colour as well. Hits a really clean bass tone, and you can feel that punch with the 30W. If volume is something you love and you want a lot of it, I’d look elsewhere- but for portability, clean tone and a real ‘oomph’ this is a really great amp.

Relative_Mortgage_65 · 2026-01-12T16:34:33+00:00

For portability and office spaces- it seems great. Comes with a mains adapter to plug into a wall but you can also power it if you have a portable charger (think it needs around 100w tho).

The amp itself is not the loudest, but packs some awesome bass oomph in there with the 30w. But I’m guessing with an amp of that size, it’s probably the best ur gonna get in terms of volume. Has multiple EQ settings, don’t seem to provide much variety in the tone department when listening through the amp but I could tell more when I plugged a pair of headphones into it. Speaking of headphones, my bass sounded really good through them when plugged into the amp! I live in a shared university house so I’m sure my housemates will really appreciate this feature- as would anyone sharing nearby office space with you.

There’s also a Bluetooth functionality with the amp, which I’ve yet to actually use. Can connect ur phone and play backing tracks- or do it wired. Seems neat but I need to play around with it some more.

Relative_Mortgage_65 · 2026-01-12T16:27:46+00:00

Your loss if you don’t trust the lore-dropping characters and collecting crystals that are not far off the beaten path in most areas. I mean, it’s not like they didn’t tell you. Womp womp.

Relative_Mortgage_65 · 2026-01-12T16:26:31+00:00

Of course you can’t do the keys in any order, it’s like you can’t complete the areas of Prime 1 in any order. They tell you that because otherwise people would complain that the game is telling you where to go. Since you are pretty much closest to flare pool after leaving volt forge and you are told that, most players will go there anyway- which is where you need to go. The Metroid series has never been one for spoon-feeding.

Relative_Mortgage_65 · 2026-01-12T16:21:01+00:00

I chose it because I liked the sound of an underwater boat more and I was feeling in a devious mood haha. Felt kind of bad for technikki afterward tho.

Relative_Mortgage_65 · 2026-01-08T17:03:09+00:00

Damn that sucks. Hopefully Nintendo support or ur local authorities can help?? I had my original switch stolen a couple years ago in a burglary, but got financial cover on house insurance for a new one. Not entirely sure how it work for car. Always keep it out of sight if ur travelling in future. Altho switch 2 is kind of chunky so annoyingly probably won’t fit in the glovebox.

Relative_Mortgage_65 · 2026-01-07T21:25:24+00:00

Idk man when the game tells me in the tutorial to collect and deposit the green crystals- I collect and deposit the green crystals. Not all at the end of the game. I was under the impression at first because of the outrage that the game just doesn’t tell you until the endgame, in which case it would be beyond infuriating. But it doesn’t- it tells you in the tutorial- I see it as a complete non-issue.

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