 Geoff Thew at Hardcore Gamer said that the " <unk> " of the game world makes the cases entertaining , but also that it " <unk> on a deeper level " due to its connection to the real Japanese legal system , making the setting still feel relevant in 2014 . Bob <unk> at <unk> said that the Ace Attorney games were among the best written games of all time , and that the series ' strength is how each game builds up to a " stunning and satisfying finale " . Thomas Whitehead at Nintendo Life also liked the writing , praising its balance between " light @-@ hearted nonsense " and darker , more serious scenarios . Several reviewers have appreciated the series ' characters ; Thew said that Phoenix and Maya 's banter is among the best in video games , and that Edgeworth 's character arc is one of the most compelling parts of the stories . 
