The mechanics in the Class Trials are also where the games differentiate the most, at least on a gameplay level.īefore getting into the differences of the Class Trial implementations, though, there is a notable commonality the 3 titles share Non-Stop Debates. In a loosely similar manner to Ace Attorney, players gradually coerce the truth of the actual killers from the information provided by all surviving students. However, the Class Trials are the real meat and potatoes here. While admittedly occasionally dull, these sequences are necessary to fully appreciate the contexts of the deaths and amplify emotional attachment to the affected characters, whether they be the victims, friends, or even the murderers. Investigations are relatively self-explanatory, simply consisting of examining noteworthy areas related to the murder(s) at hand. Further, the character struggles highlighted throughout each game are top-notch, with V3’s being my personal favorite. This mystery component is the crux of all experience, and though the quality of the cases varies, each is immensely enjoyable to figure out in its own distinct ways. After being introduced to the casts and engaging with Free Days, where any student can bond, murders occur from perpetrators in the groups of students, leading to investigations and Class Trials. Of course, circumstances differ between each title, but the general gameplay loop is retained. Throughout each game, players control protagonists surviving killing games forced to occur between high school students.