Burden of Proof

The screen will shake after every finger snap/forehead smack, and the text scrolling is not only too slow, but the sound is very annoying. These may seem trivial, but they really keep me from enjoying the game. Please offer an option to remove text scrolling and the shaking screen; they literally give me a headache. I don't know if the game is worth playing or not; I can't continue playing it until these issues are patched.

Not bad. Obvious graphical jank aside, was a decent experience for an ace attorney starved fan. Don't mind the playtime count, i left the game running by accident. Looking forward to trying the sequel coming soon. Ending was surprisingly emotional, and Sarah's theme was nice. Some thoughts: 1) that hidden inspection of a gun in the flower pot was UNFAIR and took me forever to find. 2) Xbox controller input is borked, but got used to playing with keyboard only with a usb extension cable. Resetting the game after changing from PS4 to Xbone is neccessary, at least on my M2 Mac 3) I wish I could play entirely from keyboard and not need the mouse. Or at least have camera controls on the keyboard or a center camera button. Pressing R twice was an ok compromise though. 4) Apple silicon native version would be nice, game was a little stuttery at times.

There's something really charming about this game; the graphics are simple and adorably nostalgic, the characters have little funny and/or cute quirks about them, and the game is self-aware (I really enjoy finding the little hidden dialogues and easter eggs sprinkled throughout). I'm not much of a gamer, and maybe that makes my opinion baseless to some. But truly, from the bottom of my heart, I think this game (and the developer) deserves more recognition. The fact that this game has been made by one extremely passionate person is enough of a reason to give it some praise, but I also believe that Burden of Proof is just a delicious bite of what the developer can really accomplish with a little more time, money, and possibly some more help. And that's why I'm also excited for the sequel to come out!! Give Burden of Proof a try; if you're looking for an alternate approach to the Phoenix Wright series/courtroom dramas and want that similar ~charm~, give this game a shot! The emphasis is not on mind-blowing graphics and extremely complex storylines; it's on telling a story that's both thought provoking and enjoyable :) anyway Cross is my zaddy, PERIOD.

An indie game that wears its roots in Ace Attorney on its sleeve, Burden of Proof is an excellent adventure if you're willing to look past its rough models and animation. As an Ace Attorney fan that has been starved of new entries for years, it is always nice to see a competent copycat. While not as polished of a story, I was impressed by the developer's foresight in not punishing the player for pointing out an inconsistency slightly differently than the game "wants" you to do it. That is an issue in Ace Attorney games, but perhaps due to the shorter nature of these cases, the developer foresaw and avoided those pitfalls in every case I encountered.

Burden of Proof is a really enjoyable game that can be perceived as a marvelous homage to Ace Attorney. The gameplay and style are similar to those in Ace Attorney so that fans can be delighted should they enjoy such elements. The story was quite a surprise as I found each case to be well written, accompanied by a coherent main plot. However, there are a few flaws in terms of rhythm or forced meta comments but in general the game is excellent story-wise. Especially since it should be noted that it was developed by a small team and it is rather rare to find such amazing stories by ultra small teams. The graphics are obviously not the most awesome ones to find yet they developed a certain sense of fascination in me for this style since some textures were well applied. The music has definitely a certain charm where the gravity of the scenes is represented by the music such it has been done in Ace Attorney. Furthermore, one of my favorite part of the game is that certain characters receive a distinct music track which enhances the aura that they project. Another well applied element by the developers. Sometimes when discussing the pros and cons of a game one tends to keep in mind the magnitude of the developers' team which can influence the reviewer's choice whether to recommend the game or not. This is the case for this review but the game was so good that I sometimes forgot that it was made by an independent developper. I really had a great time playing this game and I find that it is an amazing tribute to Ace Attorney where the developers have shown a great deal of creativity.

4/28 update The writing and swiss cheesery improved dramatically towards the end, so if you can hold your nose for 2 cases, you’re in for a janky treat. The sequel is brilliant, and the callbacks to this game make it a must-play. 11/10, but only if you’re going to play Burden of Truth immediately after. === From what I’ve gathered this was put together by a Youth and I respect that this Youth actually finished a project. All I ever did as a Youth was write the first chapters of very normal and not weird fanfiction on tumblr. It’s hard to be super critical of Youths that tried and I only paid $5, so my outrage bat will stay in the car. I looked past the jank and the lackluster Blender art and played through one case. I will not be continuing the game. The writing is definitely a case of “benchmarking” too heavily against the Ace Attorney games. The defense attorney’s objections and dialog are so much better I stopped reading my own character’s dialog. The swiss cheese case logic was really not at all passable. A version of this game with developer commentary would be something because I think they’d put themselves on trial for what they put out in Case 1. If the sequel, Burden of Truth, is any good, I think this game could be interesting in the sense that a beloved director’s childhood camcorder home movies are interesting. I purchased BoT during the same steam sale fugue state that left me with this game so I’ll report back. Leaving this as a Recommend for now, but if BoT, which was released seven years and two games after BoP, is bad the thunder of my vengeance will echo through these reviews like the gust of a thousand winds.

If you enjoyed any of the Phoenix Wright games, this is going to be right up your alley. A few of the puzzles in court are definite logic leaps, but the game as a whole is incredibly solid with a fun story, interesting characters, and a pretty catchy soundtrack. Well worth checking out. I will say, the ending felt a little TOO convenient (as far as motivations for character's actions) but it's not TERRIBLE. Just a little 'oh geez' in a few spots :P

Great game, plays like AA very well with a decent story. Not a big fan of the ending and wish there was more to the middle chapter but otherwise worth the money if you wanted something similar to AA

A great game, done by a single developer ! If you like lawyer-type games, don't miss this one

tight ass lil piece grateful to have played it