Ace Attorney Investigations Collection: Achievement & Progression Guide: Investigations 2: Prosecutor’s Gambit

Hello all! Lonnie here with the guide for Ace Attorney Investigations 2: Prosecutor’s Gambit!

There were a lot of bumpy rides with making this guide, especially when I was trying to decide the formatting that I wanted when writing the Mind Chess segments and in the end I needed to do A LOT of editing and proofreading after I eff’d up some of the key strokes, so this was probably my least favorite guide to make. The game is solid though!

Other than that there’s not much to say here, we’ll go right into it! Per usual, I will go into detail for every single achievement and step you need to take to complete the game as concisely as possible. Each step will be labeled in different ways, such as Achievement steps. As always, I write all of my guides as I play the game, so there’s always a good chance something will be misspelled or improperly formatted. While I try to triple check everything before I upload, I’m only human! If you find any errors, or have any tips and tricks to make the game-play smoother, don’t hesitate to let me know! I try to respond to every comment, but if I don’t, I do at least read all of them!

Disclaimers and Important Things to Note

• I play the Ace Attorney games on mouse and keyboard, so I will be operating my guides by that medium. If you play on controller, just press the appropriate controller button!
• If you are going for 100% achievements, DO NOT PLAY THE GAME IN STORY MODE! Story Mode is essentially just an automatic playthrough, and AAI warns you ahead of time that ALL ACHIEVEMENTS ARE LOCKED IN STORY MODE. (Don’t be lazy, play the game manually!)
• I will include any gameplay tips in the solution guide, such as keystrokes that make the menus transition smoother
• I will include sections for each Chapter based achievement. I will also go into detail about where you need to go for each achievement in its proper Solution chapter, so don’t worry about needing to use the Achievement section for keeping track!
• This game collection has an Accolades section in the Gallery section. You can check all of your progress for multi-part achievements in that section, making it way easier to see what you’re missing for the achievement.

Clear Episode 1

Successfully Checkmate an opponent in Mind Chess, unlocked automatically.

During Part 1 – Beginning, when you are in the Spectator Arena, examine the sign-post on the left hand side.

Prologue
Talk to the two guards
Enter Logic Mode
Connect Logic from left to right

Examine the red fabric to the right of the stage
Examine the balloon
Examine the hole in the flag
Present the hole
Enter Logic Mode

Investigation Complete

Gameplay Tips – You will be introduced to a new mechanic in this game, Mind Chess. This is a pretty interesting mechanic in that it has a time limit. You have to select the appropriate response depending on the mood or statement from your opponent. Wrong choices will incur penalties on your time limit, and once you run out of time your Truth Meter takes a hit. Different characters have different methods to overpowering them, and the goal, like in normal chess, is to defeat their Queen piece.

Achievement – The Checkmate achievement will automatically unlock after this

Present left side of the audience area

Achievement – Examine the wooden sign in the upper left of the Spectator Area to unlock the Fond Memories, Detective achievement!
Examine the trash can
Examine purse clasp
Examine the bullet chamber
Examine laser sight

Talk to gray-suited man near the trash
Talk to TV cameraman

Deduce red dot on his forehead and present Newspaper Clipping
Enter Logic Mode

Choose Before the shooting
Present laser sight beam
Choose After the shooting
Present person with the red hoodie
Examine Samurai Dogs Stand
Examine the red item under the stand
Examine inside out sleeve
Examine small red object in the grass
Enter Logic Mode

Examine folded half of the coat
Examine the bloodstain
Investigation Complete

Choose whichever option you prefer, one leads to a tutorial and one doesn’t

Doe’s Deposition
Present Red Raincoat on the statement that begins with “But you have”

Doe’s Deposition, Pt. 2
Press Doe on the statement that begins with “I was as”
Present Security Plan on the statement that begins with “The bodyguard on”
Present Ms. Lloyd’s Tape
Present Tabby Lloyd’s profile

Ms. Lloyd’s Testimony
Present either Ms. Lloyd’s Tape or Kay’s Photographs on the statement that begins with “Guess the picture”
Present the President’s raised right arm
Choose John Doe

Examine the victim’s body
Examine the bullet wound
Examine opened briefcase
Examine the gun
Enter Logic Mode

Examine the desk
Examine the bulletproof vest
Examine the blue folder
Deduce either the red or blue pieces and present Security Plan
Examine the security monitors
Examine the stuffed toy in the middle-right screen
Enter Logic Mode

Investigation Complete

President Wang’s Testimony
Present Steel Samurai Balloon on the statement that begins with “Then―BANG! ―”
Choose Yes it does
Present Bullet Trajectory
Present Bronco Knight’s profile
Present Kay’s Photographs
Present the flag edge on the right-side of the photo
Choose Is not the assassin

Enter Logic Mode

Present Bulletproof Attache Case

Knight’s Gambit
Present Revolver on the statement that begins with “That single, killer”
Present Bronco Knight’s profile
Choose Not in my possession
Present Security Monitors

Knight’s Counter
Press Knight on the statement that begins with “There’s no denying”
Choose The gun
Present Bronco Knight’s profile
Present Mr. Knight’s Revolver on the statement that begins with “The bullet that”

Knight’s Counter, Pt. 2
Present Mr. Knight’s Revolver on the statement that begins with “So what proof”
Choose Fingerprints
Examine the chamber then examine the bullets
Easter Egg – The items that fall on Knight’s head are all evidence from prior cases!

Epilogue
Present Calling Card

Clear Episode 2

During the Reason for Arrest testimony, press Eustace on all statements

Examine the pulley and sheets
Pan down and examine the pile of tarps
Examine the body then examine Knight’s neck
Examine pocket chess set
Examine rubber glove then examine bloodstains
Examine the tarp
Enter Logic Mode

Examine Knight’s hand
Choose The murder weapon
Talk to Fender about all available topics
Choose any option
Examine the body
Deduce rubber glove and present door sensors
Investigation Complete

The Incident
Present Mr. Knight’s Body on the statement that begins with “Leastways, I tried”
Choose There is a problem

Talk to Simeon about all available topics
Present Pocket Chess Set

Easter Egg – Polly, the parrot Phoenix cross-examined, is in the cell to the far left!
Talk to the prisoner
Examine door on the right

Finding the Corpse
Present Door Sensors on either of the statements that begin with “I don’t remember” or “I happened to”

Finding the Corpse, Pt. 2
Press Sahwit on the statement that begins with “That’s how I”
Choose There is a problem
Press Sahwit on the statement that begins with “I also saw”
Present Mr. Knight’s Body on the statement that begins with “I remember seeing”
Present Workshop A
Present Rubber Glove

Walk to Maximum Security
Talk to Kanis about all available topics

Examine the bed
Examine the wiped floor
Examine Newspaper
Enter Logic Mode

Examine the table
Examine the sheet of paper
Deduce the diagram and present Dog Chess Piece
Examine the mirror in the upper left of the cell
Investigation Complete

Present Holding Cells
Present Wiped Floor

Talk to both security guards

Reason for Arrest
Achievement – Press all 4 original statements to unlock the A Winner’s Education achievement!
Press Eustace on the statement that begins with “It’s simple. Simple!”
Present Pocket Chess Set on the statement that begins with “Mr. Saint’s fingerprints”

The Whereabouts of the Murder Weapon
Examine the lock
Examine the inner lid
Press Eustace on the statement that begins with “It must have”
Choose There is a problem
Present Prison Search
Present Security Gates
Present either Black Dog or Security Camera Footage

Talk to Simeon about all available topics

Examine the barbed wire wall
Talk to Regina about all available topics
Talk to Laguarde about all available topics
Talk to Sahwit about all available topics
Present Rubber Glove
Examine the well

Choose Missile
Examine everything in the cell
Examine punching bag

How Knight Wound Up in the Prison Proper
Press Gavelle on either of the statements that begin with “He assaulted an” or “That’s when Mr.”
Choose Press further
Present Mr. Knight’s Cell Key
Present Wiped Floor
Present Tunnel Prints
Choose The dog jumping on somebody
Present Maximum Security
Present Black Dog

Kanis’s Defense
Present Chess Diagram on the statement that begins with “I never knew”
Present Pocket Chess Set
Choose whichever option you want

Pause the footage when you can see the animal on the floor and zoom in (you may need to sift through the frames a bit)
Examine the animal
Choose A bear
Pause the footage when you can see a hat in the mirror and zoom in
Examine the hat in the mirror
Present Missing Guard Uniform
Present Rocco Carcerato’s profile
Present Rubber Glove
Pause the video at any point and present timestamp

Around the Time of Discovery
Press Carcerato on the statement that begins with “I had me”
Present Mr. Knight’s Cell Key on the statement that begins with “Once I was”
Present Wiped Floor
Present Mr. Knight’s Body

Examine the well
Examine the weight
Examine the pulleys
Examine the well
Examine the ropes
Examine Azea the elephant

Talk to Gumshoe about all available topics
Examine the stage
Examine the apple cart
Enter Logic Mode

Choose How heavy it is
Enter Logic Mode

Examine the alligator pond
Examine the well
Deduce the rope and present Mr. Saint’s Trick
Present Rope
Present Mr. Knight’s Body
Present Bloody Tarp
Enter Logic Mode

Present Security Camera Footage
Investigation Complete

Judge Gavelle’s Theory
Present Mr. Saint’s Trick on the statement that begins with “We both know”

Why Saint is the Suspect
Present Security Camera Footage on the statement that begins with “The only person”
Present Breakers
Alternative – Press the above statement and present Security Camera Footage

Present Fifi Laguarde’s profile
Present Mr. Knight’s Body

I Didn’t Do It
Press Laguarde on the statement that begins with “Check if you”
Present Yard
Choose An accomplice
Present Mr. Sahwit’s Bracelet
Choose There’s definitely more

My Truth
Press Laguarde on the statement that begins with “But whatever the”
Present Pocket Chess Set on the statement that begins with “I expect Kanis”

My Truth, Pt. 2
Press Laguarde on the statement that begins with “And after we”
Present Chess Diagram on the statement that begins with “I’m no angel”
Choose In order to get Kanis transferred
Present Mr. Kanis’s Bells
Choose Object
Present Yard
Present the alligator

Epilogue
Present Pocket Chess Set

Clear Episode 3

This is a two part achievement that is only obtainable within Episode 3.

1. During Part 1-1 – Beginning 1 when you gain control of Gregory, examine the moon-shaped teapot on the counter, then examine it a second time within the Court Record

2. During Part 3-1 – Latter 1 when you can investigate as Miles, examine the teapot on the cart, then examine it a second time within the Organizer

2. After investigating the crime scene as Gregory during Part 1-2 – Beginning 2 and entering Delicia Scone’s Room, examine the ladder to complete the achievement!

Talk to Samson about all available topics

Examine chocolate ship
Examine body outline
Examine broken ship stand
Deduce the missing corner in the chest and present Crime Scene Notes
Enter Logic Mode

Examine the moon teapot on the right
Achievement – Open the Court Record and examine the moon teapot to get the first step towards the Like Father, Like Son achievement!
Talk the chef about all available topics
Examine the corner of the frame
Present missing corner piece
Examine the handprint
Enter Logic Mode

Talk to crouched forensic officer
Investigation Complete

Why I Think Tangaroa Did It
Present Crime Scene Notes on the statement that begins with “And why he”

Achievement – Examine the step-ladder in the right corner of the room to complete the Ladders and Step-Ladders achievement!
Examine the castle
Examine castle interior
Examine cloth rolls
Examine yellow rocks
Examine hexagon shape on the pillar
Enter Logic Mode

Examine the castle
Examine left lamp
Enter Logic Mode

Deduce either lamps or cloth and present Contest Rules
Examine elf in the back right
Examine temperature device in the back left
Enter Logic Mode

Talk to Scone about all available topics
Enter Logic Mode

Investigation Complete

The Murder Weapon
Present either Crime Scene Notes or Luminous Cloth on the statement that begins with “And that is”
Present Frame Finger Marks
Present Fake Confections

Easter Egg – The DeLites from PWAA:T&T are on the left enjoying the sights!
Examine temperature control panel
Examine ice statues in the center
Examine ice blocks on the left and right

Present Gallery Pamphlet

Winner’s Winning Deduction
Present Poison Gas Ingredients on the statement that begins with “And the gas”
Present Pisces Statue Sketch
Present the pink puddle

Present Carmelo Gusto’s profile
Present Used Blowtorch
Present Judy Bound’s profile

Present both the Seal and Mr. Tangaroa’s Teapot
Choose A famed sculptor!
Present Instant Camera

Present Chocolates
Talk to Tangaroa about all available topics

Talk to office by the fountain
Present Artie Frost’s profile
Talk to Judy about all available topics
Investigation Complete

Gusto and Frost’s Connection
Present Semifinal Entries on the statement that begins with “It was simply”

Gusto and Frost’s Real Connection
Press Manfred on the statement that begins with “It seems they”
Present Ms. Scone’s Statement on the statement that begins with “The two cooperated”
Choose Make the ice the day before the final

Present Victim’s Blood

Present Artie Frost’s profile

Examine the tea cart on the left
Examine teapot
Achievement – Examine the moon teapot in your Organizer to complete the Like Father, Like Son achievement!
Examine the stain on the ground
Talk to Larry and present Ceramic Fragment
Talk to Larry about all available topics
Examine the cart
Deduce the tablecloth and present Larry’s Sketches
Enter Logic Mode

Talk to Judy about all available topics
Examine the fountain
Talk to Scone about Gallery decorations and present Luminous Cloth
Talk to Scone about all available topics
Talk to Eddie about all available topics
Enter Logic Mode

Examine blue cart near Eddie
Investigation Complete

Zodiac Hall
Press Judy on the statement that begins with “To that end”
Present Gemini Case Analysis Results on the statement that begins with “I was able”

What I Did That Day
Press Judy on the statement that begins with “Later, around when”
Choose This was the moment
Present the cart
Present Lift Cart
Present Winter Wing Photo
Present Gemini Sculpture
Present Luminous Cloth
Present Larry’s Sketches
Choose On Ms. Bound’s person

Choose Find the true killer
Choose Make the accusation
Present Carmelo Gusto’s profile

The Committee’s View
Press Gavelle on the statement that begins with “Her plan to”
Present Gemini Case Analysis Results on either of the statements that begin with “We have all” or “We have therefore”

My Entry for the Final
Press Gusto on the statement that begins with “If it didn’t”
Choose Ask about the semifinal
Present Family Photo on the statement that begins with “The only difference”
Choose To taste your creations
Present Salt Lamp
Choose To obscure the time of death

Why You Can’t Arrest Me
Press Gusto on the statement that begins with “The statute of”
Choose His training in Zheng Fa
Present Statute of Limitations Book on the statement that begins with “I later went”
Choose Raise an objection
Present IS-7 Incident Case File
Choose Suspect Data

Epilogue
Present Chocolates

Clear Episode 4

During Part 2-2 – Middle 2 when in the Storeroom with Ema, talk to her about the Ema Skye topic to learn of her studies abroad.

Talk to the girl about all available topics

What I Remember
Press Kay on the statement that begins with “I don’t remember”
Press Kay on the statement that begins with “But…from under”
Present Bigg Building Pamphlet on the statement that begins with “But…There was”

Talk to the officer
Examine Lady Justice statue
Examine bloodstain
Examine the body
Examine stab wounds
Examine the candelabrum
Examine hand with the card
Enter Logic Mode

Examine the notepad
Examine the purple flower
Deduce the flower and present Magenta Flower
Examine the jacket
Examine her head
Investigation Complete

Why I Think Kay Did It
Present Keycard on the statement that begins with “She snuck into”

Kay’s Letter
Present Coroner’s Findings on the statement that begins with “The letter she”
Present Keycard Record

Examine cherry tree
Examine railing near tree
Talk to Florence and Dr. Hertz
Examine the tv
Deduce highlighted floor and present Bigg Building Pamphlet
Talk to Kay about all available topics
Enter Logic Mode

Examine cherry tree
Examine the hatch
Enter Logic Mode

Investigation Complete

Achievement – Talk to Ema about the Ema Skye topic to earn the Glasses Battle achievement!
Examine mask rack
Deduce empty hook and present Jammin’ Ninja Mask
Examine table near bottom left
Examine stuffed animal
Examine purple star shape
Deduce star spot and present Candelabrum
Examine the desk covered in money
Enter Logic Mode

Examine the large statue
Talk to Lotta about all available topics
Present Coroner’s Findings

Enter Logic Mode

Spray area above top ladder rung
Examine the wooden box and spray inside
Examine the elevator and spray the lower left
Enter Logic Mode

Investigation Complete

Franziska’s Current Theory
Present Elevator Blood on the statement that begins with “The blood on”
Choose The weapon was removed here

Franziska’s Latest Theory
Press Franziska on the statement that begins with “The killer lay”
Present Ms. Hart’s Statement on the statement that begins with “I believe we”

Talk to Gavelle about all available topics
Examine everything in the cell
Examine the bars

The Committee’s View of the Case
Present Ms. Hart’s Picture on the statement that begins with “After she’d emerged”
Present bloody hand
Choose Survived the attack

What You’re Forgetting
Present Red Raincoat on the statement that begins with “That’s right. They’re”
Present Coroner’s Findings

Know Your Place
Press Excelsius on the statement that begins with “Think about it.”
Present Yatagarasu Pin

Examine the horn
Present Coroner’s Findings
Point to burn mark and present
Choose The ringleader was the killer
Present Committee Chamber Blood
Choose I don’t

The So-Called Mistake in the Report
Press Hertz on the statement that begins with “Me writin’ somethin’ “
Present Coroner’s Findings on the statement that begins with “I diligently dictated”
Choose She is a co-conspirator
Choose Maintain attendee numbers
Present Clothes Box
Choose She had stolen the victim’s clothes
Choose The auctioneer’s hammer
Present Ms. Hart’s Statement

Everything I Know About Ms. Ringer
Press Excelsius on the statement that begins with “But we never”
Press Excelsius on the statement that begins with “Why, I didn’t”
Present Broken Plushie on the statement that begins with “Although I suppose”
Choose The murderer had a burn mark, too
Present Ringleader’s Appearance
Present Nurse Niedler’s Statement

Epilogue
Choose Your memories of two different locations
Present either the cherry tree or the food stall
Present Victim’s Letter

Clear Episode 5

During Part 1-1- Beginning 1, walk to the right and examine the gate twice to see some familiar faces!

During Mind Chess – Eustace Winner in Part 1-2 – Beginning 2, say You’re a failure of a human being! (one of the meanest achievements by far TT~TT )

Unlock everything in the Gallery. This will be done automatically as long as you’ve completed all ten Episodes in their entirety.

Unlock all other achievements

Examine the body
Examine the footprint
Examine broken lock on the gate to the right
Achievement – Examine the fence again to see two familiar faces in the distance to unlock the Wright Over There! achievement!
Talk to Lotta
Talk to Penny about all available topics
Examine camera crane in the bottom right
Examine plastic sheets on the table
Enter Logic Mode

Examine the body
Deduce the horn and present Creature Feature Flyer
Talk to Penny
Enter Logic Mode

Examine the staircase
Examine the model head
Examine the table
Talk to Lang about all available topics
Talk to Shaun about all available topics
Investigation Complete

Why I Suspect Gavelle
Present Behind-the-Scenes Photo on the statement that begins with “And then she”
Present Movie Set Locks

Why I Still Suspect Gavelle
Present Bigg Building on the statement that begins with “There’s no other”

Talk to Franziska about all available topics
Talk to Eddie about all available topics
Present Eustace Winner’s profile

Examine the taxi
Talk to the police officer
Examine the blue truck
Talk to the man in orange about all available topics
Examine the trailer
Examine pile of equipment
Talk to Tabby then present Behind-the-Scenes Photo
Enter Logic Mode

Investigation Complete

Examine gloves
Examine green box
Examine shovel

Examine the safe
Choose Listening in on us
Present Yatagarasu Pin
Examine the back of the pin

Talk to Tabby about all available topics
Examine Gumshoe and talk about all available topics
Walk to Garbage disposal area
Examine milk carton
Examine the sign
Enter Logic Mode

Present the gate lock
Talk to Simeon about all available topics
Enter Logic Mode

Investigation Complete

Present Report on Knight
Examine the paper
Choose The newspaper
Examine the handprint on the back
Present Mechanic’s Gloves
Present faded letter ‘A’

About Last Night
Present Taurusaurus Head on the statement that begins with “It’s not like”
Present either Monster Footprints or Shaun’s Rehearsal Tape
Alternative – Present either Monster Footprints or Shaun’s Rehearsal Tape and then present Taurusaurus Head when prompted

Mother-and-Child Murderers
Press Lang on the statement that begins with “…by dragging it”
Present Crime Scene Notes on the statement that begins with “The inside of”
Present Mechanic’s Gloves
Choose Concrete
Choose Digging something up
Present the duffel bag
Present camera crane
Present waterproof sheets

Zoom in on the upper right and present President Wang

What Happened While I Was Rehearsing
Press Shaun on the statement that begins with “…the president was”
Choose Push him a little more
Present President Wang’s Autopsy Report on the statement that begins with “I didn’t know”
Present either Forged Letter or Report on Knight

Examine the body (once to zoom in, and again for more info)
Examine the camera
Examine the brick
Examine the cellphone
Examine planter to the left of the body
Enter Logic Mode

Present Report on Knight
Examine left pillar
Examine both sets of footprints
Talk to Lang
Enter Logic Mode

Examine the kidnapping
Examine snowman’s head
Deduce the missing eye and present Bloody Button
Choose The victim’s location
Examine the body
Examine the shoes
Examine melted snowman
Examine missing brick
Enter Logic Mode

Examine the scene
Present Mr. Aldown’s Photograph
Present the top left lamppost
Switch Recreations
Examine the bloodstain
Deduce the bloodstain and present Fire
Investigation Complete

Present Taurusaurus Plushie

The Real Story of the SS-5 Incident
Present Mysterious Blood Stain on the statement that begins with “If Aldown hadn’t”
Present Child’s Drawing
Present Bodhidharma Kanis’ profile
Choose One was a body double
Present SS-5 Incident File
Present Mr. Aldown’s Photograph
Present Monster Footprints
Present Victim’s Shoes

My Unexpected Savior
Press Kanis on the statement that begins with “”And if I”
Choose There is
Choose The date
Present IS-7 Incident Case File

The Pup and I
Press Kanis on the statement that begins with “The pup and”
Present Knight’s Possessions
Choose The ring
Present Correspondence Chess Diagram on the statement that begins with “I did so”
Present Simeon Saint’s profile
Zoom in at the upper left corner and present

I Was Just Out Practicing
Press Simeon on the statement that begins with “Sure, I went”
Present Blue Truck on the statement that begins with “The last time”
Choose Fingerprint Dusting
Choose Miles Edgeworth’s
Dust the center of the screen
Present Sedative
Present Correspondence Chess Diagram
Present Knight’s Possessions

You Can’t Prove I Incited Anything
Present Ms. Lloyd’s Tape on the statement that begins with “But it’s the”
Choose Two nights ago
Present President Wang’s Autopsy Report
Present Lion Hot Air Balloon
Examine the bullet on the underside of the basket

What Really Happened Two Nights Ago
Press Simeon on the statement that begins with “Then, he pointed”
Choose There is a problem
Present Ms. Hart’s Statement on the statement that begins with “After he shot”
Present Lion Hot Air Balloon

The Murder of the So-Called “President”
Present Lion Hot Air Balloon on the statement that begins with “Beside, I thought”
Present Sunshine Depot
Present Lion Hot Air Balloon
Present Bouquet

And that marks the end of Ace Attorney Investigations 2: Prosecutor’s Gambit!

Again, making this guide was a bumpy road indeed and I found myself running into a lot of formatting issues and all around annoying things that definitely made this take WAY longer than it should have. But at the end of the day, it’s here and it’s complete!

I had a lot of fun re-experiencing this game, and while it’s not at the top of my list for favorite games, it was still extremely good. And I love most of the characters! I hope they bring back Kay, Shi-Long Lang and Eustace someday down the line!

Now that AAIC is done, I’m going to go back to working on the Apollo Justice Trilogy now. Those ones I’ll be taking my time with as I don’t want to push myself too hard with back to back guides, as the AAI guides took A LOT out of me.

As always, if you have anything to say, be it a general nice comment, a criticism or error to point out, or even your thoughts and opinions on the game or series as whole, be sure to leave me a comment! I may not get the chance to answer all of them, but I do always read them!

See you in the next guide!