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Which version? Paul McCartney's or Guns n' Roses'? Personally, I like the GnR version more.
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(Thanks in advance to any takers.)
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not sure about everyone, but i enjoy it for its humor, some story plot twists, and puzzle component. the localization i feel is done very well and really helps as it is very text driven. it may not have a deep story, but it's good enough for me to enjoy and want to know more. the puzzle component isn't too hard that it'd turn me away from the game, but not too easy that i'd get bored.
another possible theory i have on its popularity may be due to the likability of the characters. despite it being a lawyer game, the characters can be light-hearted at times (even the prosecutor). i imagine people find themselves attached to the characters. it's got that 'anime flair' to it. i can see this game standing on its own as an anime. not sure if that attributes to the 'pop phenom' of the game, but just throwing it out there.
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~Because~ of the kind of game they are, they don't get the push or the exposure they should. A good chunk of gamers (and certainly what one to refer to as a "frat gamer") don't want to play a game where you literally just sit there and READ. Interaction is pretty minimal. You hit the button to continue the text, read some more.... Occasionally you get to investigate a crime scene, maybe take some finger prints. And in the trials you get to use your brain and present evidence to support the case. It's really not for everyone. But they're brilliant, hilarious, and involving. They're played and loved for their story and characters, and not for any sort of fancy game mechanics.
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So they are text-driven games with a solid plot, memorable characters, and actual character development? Yes, I need to play me one of these. Very much.
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I can't wait to try this stuff :D
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If anyone has a tablet, then that might come in handy for this game. I think I do better with the tablet than the mouse.