10 Video Games That Punish You For Taking Shortcuts
7. Solving The Case Too Quickly - Ace Attorney
The Ace Attorney series is a brilliant narrative experience that perfectly encapsulates the thrill of dropping a bombshell in court. Every time you get to use Pheonix Wright's famous "Objections," you feel like a true mastermind of law, using your smarts and wits to bring criminals to justice.
Well, expect when the game thinks you're using your completely logical and well-thought-out accusations a little too fast.
Unfortunately, because the games' court events are almost entirely linear, you're required to present your evidence in a very peculiar order, even if the connection between the issue and your evidence is valid and is even mentioned later in the case.
Oh, did you think you could link the murder weapon with the wounds on the victim's body without bringing up the autopsy reports first? Well, that's a penalty for you, Mister! Four more, and you're out!
The court of Ace Attorney simply doesn't allow these kinds of logical shortcuts. Even though it's perfectly fine with cutting through the red tape to put innocent people on death row within less than three days,