While this game is the definitive experience for most people (and rightfully so), I have some personal gripes with this particular version of the game. While the details are entirely unclear, there have been various controversies surrounding Nicalis, the publisher, and their relationship with the original developer, Pixel. It's quite an interesting read, however there is no clear cut evidence.

Despite this gripe, the game at its core is incredibly good. While very short, the compact game holds airtight gameplay, wonderful music, and a memorable experience overall. I just can't put the experience into many words, but this game is a must play. Please consider the original freeware version of this game.

While I'm a huge fan of the Ace Attorney series, where this game finds inspiration from, I think this game is just alright. Each character is pretty hit or miss in terms of likability, but they're all based on very stereotypical archetypes. The game tries to draw you in with the shock of each death, however it grows less enticing. It lacks a sort of depth that you'd find in a visual novel. In terms of the cases, they're quite memorable, but I'd say about half of them are good. In an attempt to lean into absurdism, I feel like it tends to go overboard at times.

A definite improvement over the first installment, this game returns to the same formula of trapping students and pitting them against each other for freedom. Absurdism is toned down compared to the original, characters are less focused on being stereotypical archetypes, and it just feels more fleshed out. At its core, it's still the same gameplay with some slight improvements. Overall, I enjoyed this story a lot more than the first, however the original is necessary to help understand quite a bit of the ending.