Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Season One

by Tanuki-sama Studios

The Developer Says...

The chart-topping itch.io and Newgrounds indie hit comes to Steam, with a slew of enhancements and new features! Step into court as Nina Aquila, rookie defense attorney in this thrilling VN/adventure game hybrid, and fight for justice in a world where all anime genres exist at once!

Players Like...

❤ Courtroom Gameplay

Players take on the role of rookie defense attorney Nina Aquila, engaging in thrilling courtroom proceedings. During trials, you must carefully listen to witness testimonies, identify contradictions in their statements, and present decisive evidence to prove your client's innocence. This core gameplay closely emulates the mechanics of the acclaimed Ace Attorney series, requiring players to employ deductive reasoning and scrutinize witness accounts to uncover the truth. While the courtroom segments follow a familiar formula, the game's writers have crafted engaging and unpredictable mysteries that keep players hooked throughout each case.

❤ Investigation Gameplay

Outside the courtroom, the gameplay transitions to a top-down, 2D adventure game perspective, allowing you to freely explore the game's overworld and investigate crime scenes. This investigation phase empowers players to gather clues, interview witnesses, and piece together the events leading up to the trial. The freedom to explore the environment and converse with NPCs grants a stronger sense of player agency compared to the more linear investigation segments found in similar titles.

❤ Minigames

Interwoven throughout the core gameplay are various minigames that players must engage with to progress the story. Each chapter introduces a distinct minigame, such as a trading card battle system in the second chapter and a downhill racing minigame in the third. These gameplay diversions are designed to complement the narrative, often directly relating to the case at hand. While the quality of these minigames has been uneven, they provide a welcome change of pace and add to the game's overall variety.

❤ Accessibility Options

The developers have implemented a suite of accessibility features to cater to a wide range of players. This includes options to reduce visual effects for those sensitive to photosensitive content, as well as an "always-win" mode for the minigames, allowing players to focus solely on the story if they prefer. These thoughtful accommodations demonstrate the developers' commitment to ensuring the game can be enjoyed by diverse audiences.

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