Fans ofPhoenix Wright: Ace Attorneyhave been eagerly awaiting news ever sincea Capcom leak insinuated new gameswould be coming. Capcom just confirmed thatThe Great Ace Attorney: AdventuresandThe Great Ace Attorney 2: Resolvewill release outside of Japan, localized for a Western audience. The games will be available inThe Great Ace Attorney Chronicleslater this year, and Twitter is already having a field day with one of the game’s characters.
The premise ofCapcom’sAce Attorneyspin-offsis somewhat related to the main entries in the series. Phoenix Wright’s ancestor, Ryunosuke Naruhodo, is the star of these two titles.The Great Ace Attorney Chronicleswill see players investigating crime scenes, gathering testimony from witnesses, and spending time in court. These titles have a very English setting, with a large cast of characters that includes England’s most famous consulting detective.
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Fans on Twitter may have recognized the references intheGreat Ace Attorneytrailers toMonty Python, but haven’t missed the inclusion of one “Herlock Sholmes.” Obviously a sly reference to Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous Sherlock Holmes, Capcom’s localized character is described as a “most singular great detective.” Many fans were quick to point out the apparent reason for the name change. While Sherlock Holmes is mostly in the public domain, there are still certain stories that are copyrighted by Arthur Conan Doyle’s estate. In all likelihood, the name was chosen to avoid any possible copyright issues.
However, there were also many Twitter users who found the name Herlock Sholmes hilarious and sent out tweets enjoying the revelation.
While “Herlock Sholmes” may be confusing for some, it is ultimately for the best. The Arthur Conan Doyle estate has been infamous for trying to sue for what they perceive to be copyright infringement, much like they did withthe recent Netflix filmEnola Holmes. IfAce Attorney’s Herlock Sholmes shows any emotion at all, then it will be a good thing he isn’t named Sherlock Holmes.
It is great that Western audiences will be able to play newAce Attorneygames, especially on a new console like the Switch. Clearly, fans are already enjoying what the game may have to offer. Hopefully, Twitter’s obsession with Capcom’s Herlock Sholmes helped give the game a visibility boost at the very least. In only a few months, fans will be able to experiencethe great legal battles that allAce Attorneygamesare known for. No doubt more information about the game will come to players soon enough.
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicleswill release for PC, PS4, and Nintendo Switch on July 27.
