Ace Attorney Turnabout Creator
A downloadable case maker for Windows
Make & share your own custom courtroom battles and intriguing mysteries within the setting of the Ace Attorney series with Ace Attorney Turnabout Creator!
Mix and match characters and settings across the series to create whatever scenario you can imagine!
Investigate the crime scene to gather clues, and utilize them in court to strike through inconsistencies.
Utilize psyche-locks and cross-examine testimony to cut through witness' lies and uncover the truth!
Featuring an expanding collection of characters and settings from across the Ace Attorney series, as well as Professor Hershel Layton as he appeared in the mobile re-release of Professor Layton and Pandora's Box.
FAQ
1) When is it coming out?
The public beta is out right now!
2) Will it support custom assets?
You can import your own custom backgrounds, evidence, songs, and sound effects. Custom characters will arrive in a later update.
3) What platforms will it release on?
It's available on Windows, with Mac support coming in the near future.
4) Are you going to add X to the game?
If it's previously been in an Ace Attorney game, then I'll probably get to it at some point. At the moment, the game lets you create trial segments. If it hasn't previously been in an Ace Attorney game, then I have no clue.
5) What song did you use for the trailer?
I used Gyakuten Saiban 3 ~ Special Blend Mix! More specifically, the sections that play at around the 2:55 and 4:46 marks. Capcom used this song a lot while advertising the DS releases of the Phoenix Trilogy, so I felt it appropriate to use it as well.
6) Are you worried that it's going to get DMCA'd?
From what I've seen, Capcom hasn't really cared about fangames. Mega Man Maker, objection.lol, Ace Attorney Online, etc, have all existed for years without Capcom's intervention. I realize that by saying this I'm tempting the fates, but I'm not worried about a takedown notice.
7) Will there be support for exporting scenes as videos?
If enough people ask for it, it might get added in an update.
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Development log
- Version 0.1.3 is out now!30 days ago
- Version 0.1.2 is out now!50 days ago
- Version 0.1.1 is out now!53 days ago
- (Almost) Christmas 2024 Progress Update62 days ago
- September 2024 Progress UpdateSep 25, 2024
- April 2024 Progress UpdateApr 21, 2024
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I think it'd be incredibly helpful to add customizable case states--so we can do things like "Do you want to add that statement to this witness' testimony?" far easier (as right now, we'd have to manually copy and repeat nodes in order to do that).
Even a "Set State" node that sets one of these states and a "Read State" node that routes to other nodes based on the selected state would be very helpful.
I just noticed Larry is missing. Justice for Larry 🫡
no. JUSTICE FOR HERLOCK SHOLMES!
Edit:Larry's cool, too. GamTam, add Larry in 0.1.4, please!
guys the new version isn't booting up can anyone help?
* I can't use spaces in the evidence interface.
Do you need any beta testers?
I cannot for the life of me figure out how to switch between the different courtroom perspectives (defense bench, prosecution bench and witness stand)
If you click on the "courtroom" background, you can move the sliders underneath to where you need it to be. Left is defense bench, centre is witness stand, right is prosecution bench. If you want it to pan, then have the S dot where you want it to start, and the E dot where you want it to end.
The sliders seem stuck. I can't move them
Probably late, but the sliders have 2 parts called "S" (start) and "E" (end). If you want to pan, you have to make sure the S is wherever you're currently at (0 for left, 50 for witness, and 100 for right). After that, make sure the E is where you need it to be. I found it a bit confusing at first, but I got it now.
I've been slowly going through this lovely case maker and mostly building examples for myself along with notes as to what features do what things. I have hit something that I'm not quite sure what it does. Either I'm missing something or perhaps it's a bug/not implemented yet.
So, with the side bar menu, the case settings allow you to change from Three Line Mode to Two Line Mode. That works fine, I can visually see what this adjusts. Now, there is an option in the sequence editor, just under the text boxes to check a box for "Two Line Mode." I've checked this box, but haven't seen any visual changes. My assumptions are that it would change the dialogue box for that one frame to Two Line Mode. However I don't notice any visual changes.
Are you going to add a case browser where you can upload your own cases to it and people can play them from there? I'd like there to be a better way to play other's cases besides downloading the case data, which not everyone leaves links to btw
Hey, GamTam, when will AAI stuff be added?
I feel like simple prefabs would go a long way to make it 1000% more usable. The functionality is already getting there but it's a bit overwhelming is all. I need to see examples of cases from the community. Atm I get a bit lost.
I realized this morning this was gonna drop and I'm 3 weeks late, lol. I've downloaded today, but have yet to sink my teeth in it. Just wanted to vocally sound my support for all the work you've done! Thank you for doing this <3
How can I add evidence into the court record after a certain event? NOT from the start?
You can't yet unfortunately
I want that to be added, too. Would help greatly in a case I want to make.
are cross-examinations usually this messy?
uhm...i guess?
Can I add costum characters into my case?
no
Not yet, but at some point you can
Can i type a Thai language in this? And if it can't, can you made it can do?🥺
This is a good idea. Even if the font isn't in the games maybe as a fallback it could use a default system font?
for some reason I can't connect the little nodes to connect the sequences. does anyone know how to?
for me you need to click on the node, release, and then click on the next sequence's node
does anyone know how to make Franziska whip the defense and the judge?
you cant currently but im sure she will make it possible
Thank you for answering! although I do have another much more important question. for some reason I can't connect the little nodes to connect the sequences. do you know how to?
i am killing you.
how do you not know?
do you just wanna pester me?
calm the hell down 😭. anywho I learned how to.
I have some questions. First how does the connection between different sequences work (Are there ant tutorials or something like that) and secondly I cant find Mia as a model apart from her channeled version. If anyone know how to add her please tell me.
I think you can connect the little nodes at the end of each sequence to connect them. while we're at it do you know how to make Franziska whip the defense and the judge?
you cant whip.
and if i see one more person ask how to connect the nodes
I WILL KILL THEIR PARENTS
i just very confused on how to even add text and everything else
Anyone know how to make a game over sequence actually work as a game over sequence?
if, on the main interface (the one you can link nodes etc) you click on the first node preview icon (the eye), the preview will work through every connected sequence !
How do you add images to the gallery?
how to use custom assets
Hey there, i got a warning for this game and it's saying I shouldn't run it. you guys sure this is legit? and doesn't have any viruses or something?
yes, it is legit
WINDOWS will "defend" you're computer if the rogram is made by an unknown publisher by telling you not to open
This happens to every exe in a the folder of a zip that was extracted
thanks guys
Hey GamTam! If you couldn't see it, I reported a bug!
how do you get the prosecution and defense counsels?
it's while choosing the background, there's some kind of bar you can slide with Start and Exit (S and E). Put them on the right/left
And also you can put at the middle of the bar for the witness
what is the minimum requirement for this game?
I'm using low end pc, so i want to make sure the game at least run smoothly on my pc
whats your pc specs?
Cpu = intel core i5 6200u
Gpu = nvidia geforce 940m
Ram = 4 gb
I am severely confused, so I have some questions:
1: Do I need to extract more things after I extract the main game. What I mean is, after I extract the latest file itself, are there more things in there that I need to extract to access certain things?
2: How do I initiate opening cutscenes? At the beginning of a case, how do I tell a node I want to start a cold opening? Or is that something I have to make on my own and import later?
3: How do I play other people's cases? In the main menu, the only options are Open Editor, View Credits, Report a Bug, Support the Developer, and Quit Game. While I do want to make my own case here, I really want to try out other people's cases. Can I find them on the Turnabout Creator website, or are you supposed to put your cases here on itch.io?
4: Whenever a new update drops, do I have to delete the oldest version from my computer and then download the next version, or can I just update via GameJolt or the website itself?
I hope someone can get back to me as soon as possible.
if you preview from the main node editor. not the sequence editor it will go to the next nodes
I am unable to change the text speed, meaning that it is stuck at the default which is really slow. This may just be a side affect of running the application on Linux through Proton, however. A proper Linux version would be greatly appreciated once you get a MacOS version out. I can see this getting a lot of traction as being the new big case maker in the Ace Attorney community!
I can't wait for Herlock Sholmes and the AAI and AAI2 things (characters, backgrounds, evidence, music, Logic, and Mind Chess) to be added!
I think we need a common space to help each other, so I took care of that)
I hope that no one will delete this comment.
https://discord.gg/BYfXJ4UhsD
OK THATS IT
YOU KNOW WHAT I KNOW
Quick question: What is the "previous testimony" node on a cross examination block supposed to do? Every time I try to connect it to anything, whether that be a testimony block, another cross-examination block, or even a normal block, it doesn't work.
this is so cool but pleasee release a guide on how to use the software!!
agreed
Some suggestions~
Very good application, if it can be improved, it will be very gorgeous!
1
I hope to add more scenes, music and characters! For example, more characters, backgrounds, and music from Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney and Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney.
2
And the most important custom character function! We need customization to create more interesting cases!
3
I feel very good after using it so far.... Compared with Objection.lol, although the characters, backgrounds, and music are not enough, I still think this software is better after using it!
4
I also think: the UI of the main interface and the editing interface needs to be optimized to make it simpler and easier to understand! Including key position prompts and tutorials
5
As for the issue of multiple languages, if more language adaptations and interfaces can be launched, such as Japanese, Chinese, Korean, German, French, etc....
I am Chinese, and it is a bit troublesome to use without Chinese translation...The above is my suggestion as an ordinary player!
D o n ' t s p r a y i f y o u d o n ' t l i k e i t !
Can you add more languages? Chinese for example? You could have community players provide translations, as machine translations can make mistakes. (This comment uses a translator, sorry if it offends you)
i need help with custom evidence please, i just put it in the custom assets folder for the custom evidence and the game shows it as _Unknown with a question mark, does the picture have to be in a specific format or is it something else? (the image i inserted was in .jpg format)
How did you get the custom assets into the case maker? I placed my custom music and evidence in the custom assets folder but they aren’t in the game.
idk but all i remember is you go to C: (or whichever drive you’re using for your windows installation) then you go to Users/(your username)/AppData/Roaming/Ace Attorney Turnabout Creator. look thru the folders bc i don’t remember the structure
The engine is interesting, but due to missing a lot of essential features it isn't quite ready to be the next big fancase maker. With a glitch that causes text size to unnaturally change, a lack of options for custom characters, and no options for dynamically adding and changing profiles and evidence during dialogue, it's little more than an interesting novelty at the moment. However, I think with time and some important additions, this could be a great software!
It's in beta.... not finished
I know. That's why I said it'll be good with time and additions.
Well yeah, of course, but I believe already, this engine (as bare as it is) is already a much more smooth and enjoyable experience to use than other ones.
Very good engine!
My only question is will there be an ability to create case intros? I feel that this feature would be really useful.
Thank you for your great work.
I spent all day yesterday testing the program. The framework is super strong and with a little testing it is also quite accessible. However, a few things are still missing for quality of life.
- Moving panels up or down. (It is clever that a new panel is copied from the previous one, if you could move it afterwards that would be perfect.)
- Hiding profiles and evidence until you need them. (When testing, I wanted to have a character smuggle evidence into the courtroom and only then should the evidence appear in the court file. In addition, the character should only appear in the profiles as soon as he has appeared for the first time. Either I haven't found the function or it unfortunately doesn't exist.)
- Exchange evidence (In the Ace Attorney series, there are always pieces of evidence whose text subsequently changes as soon as you have received more information about it (for example through cross-examination), like with the Thinker.)
Thank you very much for this program, it really is a dream that will hopefully become even more dreamy.
- P.S.: (Personal request) I would like to have Adrian Andrews, Iris and Yanni Yogi as characters. (Have I not found that yet or are many of the characters missing? The ones I see are mostly from the circus case.)
FR FOR ADRIAN HER CHARACTER IS SO AWESOME
Just imagine if this would be released on steam with workshop support. Oh my.
would be crazy ngl
do any of yall know if there is a way to show the specific character sprites when it zooms out to show the gallery talking. all the benches are just blank, and idk how to have somebody actually show up at a bench
How do you add in your custom assets to the game after putting them in the file?