For much of the first few games in the series, you play as underdog lawyer Phoenix Wright as he investigates crime scenes and dukes it out in the courtroom. The title character’s catch-phrase, “Objection!” even has its own meme. The first Ace Attorney was released in North America in 2005, and the train of spiky haired lawyers defending the wrongfully accused hasn’t stopped since. Is this an overzealous commendation of Ace Attorney? I personally do not think so. The 15 Best Detective Video Games Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
So, I am pleased to share, for your chilly-weather gaming pleasure, the best detective video games of all time (with updates!*). Some of my earliest gaming memories are from detective games, and it’s a niche genre I’ve pursued relentlessly since then. These moments opt for careful contemplation over quick reactions, allowing players to discuss what they want to do next together, as a team. When you play a mystery game, you usually don’t need to fight for the controls to have fun instead, a collective mental space emerges where part of the delight is debating suspects, gasping at the same realization, and clapping at the ultimate reveal. These games tend to be single-player, but the style lends itself well to group sessions with a partner or friends. The process of seeking, gathering, and deciding aligns perfectly with the experience of finding the answer, the solution, the secret to a mystery. The act of playing is one of inquiring, and that’s why I think the detective/mystery genre is one of the greatest gaming inventions of all time. You click to examine an item, pan to explore a space, and scroll through collected artifacts, conversation quotes, and discoveries.
When you play a video game, you’re seeking information.
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