Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney

 3DS
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6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 60 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 60
  3. Negative: 15 out of 60
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  1. Digibutter64
    Mar 4, 2019
    8
    Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney on 3DS is essentially the same as the DS version released back in 2008. The differences here are fairly minor; there's improved graphics (with the ability to play in 3D unless you're playing on a 2DS system), both English and Japanese versions available (with some background differences between them), and more accessible saving.

    For a port of a game about a    Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney on 3DS is essentially the same as the DS version released back in 2008. The differences here are fairly minor; there's improved graphics (with the ability to play in 3D unless you're playing on a 2DS system), both English and Japanese versions available (with some background differences between them), and more accessible saving.

    For a port of a game about a decade old, Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney feels a little overpriced, despite these additions. As a result, I have difficulty recommending it to those who have already played it. However, to those that have not, this is the best version of the game. The main new feature introduced here (absent from the previous three 'main' Ace Attorney games) is Apollo's bracelet, through which you can "perceive" nervous tics of characters who are lying and/or hiding something. Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney may lack many of the memorable characters of its predecessors, but it provides an engaging narrative and it has its fair share of plot twists as well.    … Expand
  2. giannis2001
    Jun 7, 2021
    9
    Following the Trilogy, this game introduces a new character, Appolo, which I adore. This game is great with incredible good cases (except one), a great new feature for gameplay, very interesting new characters and an amazing continuation of the plot which takes place some years after the Trilogy. There is a case where you investigate the past and the present simultaneously and its a veryFollowing the Trilogy, this game introduces a new character, Appolo, which I adore. This game is great with incredible good cases (except one), a great new feature for gameplay, very interesting new characters and an amazing continuation of the plot which takes place some years after the Trilogy. There is a case where you investigate the past and the present simultaneously and its a very clever way of doing so.The humor is still there, and the soundtrack is good as well. Overall this game is amazing and definitely a great fitting sequel of the Trilogy.… Expand
  3. BaconBiscuit
    Feb 10, 2020
    10
    Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney is by far the most underrated game in the Ace Attorney franchise. Many people missed it because of it's original release date timing and many judge it because it does not feature the classic Phoenix Wright as the protagonist. Those people, however, fail to realize that this game has some of the absolute best cases in the series, brings a ton of fun and iconicApollo Justice: Ace Attorney is by far the most underrated game in the Ace Attorney franchise. Many people missed it because of it's original release date timing and many judge it because it does not feature the classic Phoenix Wright as the protagonist. Those people, however, fail to realize that this game has some of the absolute best cases in the series, brings a ton of fun and iconic new mechanics into the game, and has one of the best overall plots in the series, only really falling behind the 6th and 3rd games in the series. The new music is also excellent, and our new protagonist Apollo Justice is one of the best characters in the entire series. Give this game a try, even if you've never played an Ace Attorney game before.… Expand
  4. GDChrome
    Dec 31, 2022
    8
    The Ace Attorney fans gave this one WAY too much crap. Apollo is a phenomenal protagonist, I'd argue better than Phoenix, Trucy is one of the best assistants in the series, hobo Phoenix is great, cases 1 and 4 are nothing short of amazing, and even this game's lowest point, being case 3, is... bad, but not as bad as other cases in other games. I still really like this game, and I reallyThe Ace Attorney fans gave this one WAY too much crap. Apollo is a phenomenal protagonist, I'd argue better than Phoenix, Trucy is one of the best assistants in the series, hobo Phoenix is great, cases 1 and 4 are nothing short of amazing, and even this game's lowest point, being case 3, is... bad, but not as bad as other cases in other games. I still really like this game, and I really did enjoy it on my first playthrough and even more on other playthroughs.… Expand
  5. TianLong1
    Mar 31, 2023
    10
    Just like in the Phoenix Wright trilogy, you get easily hooked by the story and engaged by every trial which always open with some impossible situation your client finds themselves in, and you have to claw yourself up towards the truth, testimony after testimony, plot twist after plot twist. The soundtrack is epic as always.
  6. Alarchou
    Sep 1, 2023
    9
    Vraiment trop bien mais il faut bien admettre qu'il est moins bien que les 3 premiers. 19/20

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Worth Playing
    May 11, 2018
    72
    Even with its flaws, Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney proves the series' longevity by remaining a riveting and entertaining romp through its oddball legal world.
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  2. GameCritics
    Feb 7, 2018
    70
    Any newcomers intrigued by the Ace Attorney concept should definitely play the original Phoenix Wright trilogy first since Apollo Justice is uneven in tone and quality, but it’s still a worthwhile entry and this remaster is both competent and fairly priced.
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  3. Cubed3
    Jan 29, 2018
    80
    It may have taken its time arriving on the 3DS, but Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney is just as engaging as it was over ten years ago. Franchise veterans may be a little disappointed by the lack of positive changes in this new version, but those who didn't get to experience franchise's most exciting leap forward in its original incarnation are ensured a fantastic time here, and it's a great way to contemplate the classic series' genius before its brave leap onto the Nintendo Switch in the coming year.
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