Ace Attorney 123- GBA, DS, 3DS graphics Comparison

Fri Mar 21, 2014 3:57 pm

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Not of any particular importance, but this may interest some of you; recently Capcom's released a graphics comparison of each iteration of the Phoenix Wright Trilogy.

Nothing strictly new given how the IOS had much of this artwork already (though it was perhaps a little less crisp then the upcoming 3DS version? I can't tell :oops:

), but it's still cool to see the artistic progression of the series. Personally, when put side-by-side, I'm liking the HD artwork a lot more then the DS style that I'm used to, but that's just me. What are you guys' thoughts?

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Re: Ace Attorney 123- GBA, DS, 3DS graphics Comparison

Fri Mar 21, 2014 4:05 pm

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The first 3 comparison pictures make it look like he gets slightly sadder each phase.

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Re: Ace Attorney 123- GBA, DS, 3DS graphics Comparison

Fri Mar 21, 2014 4:10 pm

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Pierre wrote:

The first 3 comparison pictures make it look like he gets slightly sadder each phase.

I hadn't noticed that, but you're right; the frown gets more and more pronounced as the artwork progresses :ron:

Maybe poor Feenie's getting tired of getting put through the remake ringer so often-GBA, DS, IOS, 3DS- so he's showing us his displeasure :phoenix:

I kid though, really. I AM looking forward to this re-release; I REALLY hope it comes Westward and become retail... along with potentially a retail version of Dual Destinies while they're at it (though I doubt this'll happen; still, one can dream) :trucy:

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Re: Ace Attorney 123- GBA, DS, 3DS graphics Comparison

Fri Mar 21, 2014 6:22 pm

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Pierre wrote:

The first 3 comparison pictures make it look like he gets slightly sadder each phase.

I think it's more "frustrated" than "sad", but whatever. ˉ\(シ)/ˉ Comparing them with the same 3D model of him in DD, he looks even more so. Must be the effects of age and experience.

In stark contrast, the one in PLvsAA looks rather collected, almost calm, and doesn't quite match with the others. Just as heads up for anyone curious.

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Re: Ace Attorney 123- GBA, DS, 3DS graphics Comparison

Fri Mar 21, 2014 10:30 pm

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I don't see a difference in the GBA and DS versions.

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Fri Mar 21, 2014 11:07 pm

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The difference is notable in the background (look at the dark line in the wood).

I'm pretty sure the first comparison pic, the 3DS version is not the same frame as the other two. Note how in the other two, Phoenix' fingers are slightly different and his mouth is a more pronounded frown, while in the DS and GBA version, it's closer to a straight line. Also, his eye, although pixellated, show a lid line where the 3DS version doesn't. I think they took a pic one or two frames after the other two.

I do like how the backgrounds look on the 3DS, but to be honest, I like the old pixellated characters better.
Their colors look off and too highly contrasted for the new graphic.

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Fri Mar 21, 2014 11:35 pm

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Pessimistic_Fool wrote:

The difference is notable in the background (look at the dark line in the wood).

I'm pretty sure the first comparison pic, the 3DS version is not the same frame as the other two. Note how in the other two, Phoenix' fingers are slightly different and his mouth is a more pronounded frown, while in the DS and GBA version, it's closer to a straight line. Also, his eye, although pixellated, show a lid line where the 3DS version doesn't. I think they took a pic one or two frames after the other two.

I do like how the backgrounds look on the 3DS, but to be honest, I like the old pixellated characters better.
Their colors look off and too highly contrasted for the new graphic.

Even if the frames are slightly off, it's still the same static animation, without mouth movement. The 3DS image is exactly like how the iOS version looked. His frown is intentionally more pronounced, and his eyelid has a slightly sharper angle.

~~Comically, the changes give him a slightly more "bird-like" look. Or is that just me?~~

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Re: Ace Attorney 123- GBA, DS, 3DS graphics Comparison

Tue Apr 01, 2014 6:54 pm

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I think all the people look really weird with the clear lines and stuff, it's kind of... I don't know, like Monet paintings, they're supposed to be viewed from a bit of a distance (but for the opposite reason - these are too clear and detailed). The lines are a bit too thick as well, and overall they just lose their depth. And Phoenix's expression there doesn't sit very well with me either; I always saw that one as exuding some kind of smug confidence.

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Wed Apr 02, 2014 3:12 pm

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I always liked the pixelated look of AA. I don't really like the more defined sprites and backgrounds. I feel like it takes away from the original style of the series. But maybe I'll get used to it in time. :eh?:

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Wed Apr 02, 2014 9:00 pm

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The DS doesn't look that pixely if you're playing it on the original console. Of course it's going to look lower-res if you enhance it. That being said, I'd prefer the higher quality graphics on my larger 3DS XL. Really hope it comes here. I still can't believe that the 3DS is region locked. The Japanese version of the game even has an English language option! Damn you, Nintendo. :sadshoe:

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Fri Apr 04, 2014 8:13 pm

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I do like the look of the 3DS sprites, the question is if they are as lazily done as the iOS ones or not.

I will definitely be picking this up if it comes to the US. Frankly, I'm surprised they haven't announced it yet. I would have thought it would have been announced by now, and it seemed like a sure thing since there was an English version BUILT INTO THE ORIGINAL RELEASE.

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