Professor Layton VS Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney

 3DS
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 69 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 69
  3. Negative: 1 out of 69
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  1. Hardcore Gamer
    Sep 7, 2014
    70
    Though it’s engrossing in its own right, and it provides a hearty serving of gameplay, Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney feels full of wasted potential.
  2. Joystiq
    Aug 25, 2014
    70
    Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright drags on too long, but even towards the end it's enjoyable at its basest of levels.
  3. Hyper Magazine
    May 4, 2014
    70
    It's great, but not quite as strong as either series' peak. [June 2014, p.66]
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  5. games(TM)
    Mar 19, 2014
    70
    it’s too wordy for its own good, and the clash of styles is sometimes jarring and somewhat nonsensical, but this blend of two classics maintains enough quality from each to be well worth investigating. a thoroughly enjoyable and engaging crossover.
  6. God is a Geek
    Mar 18, 2014
    70
    It’s worth a go if you’re a fan of either series, and you won’t be disappointed by the story – just be prepared to invest plenty of time to see it through.
  7. Edge Magazine
    Mar 18, 2014
    70
    Though the necessities of catering to two different audiences mean that it perhaps never quite reaches the heights of either of the pair’s best individual outings, as the credits roll, you’ll likely experience a hollow feeling, the emptiness that only the best stories leave behind.
  8. Kill Screen
    Sep 4, 2014
    68
    In the end, the game attempts to pull back the curtain with a certain amount of Scooby-Doo.
  9. Post Arcade (National Post)
    Sep 3, 2014
    65
    I even occasionally found myself skipping through the all-important court dialogue without reading, then using hint coins to solve the case just so I could get back to Layton’s puzzles.
  10. COGconnected
    Sep 21, 2014
    60
    Despite being a long time coming for North American fans, the real value here is more about getting two gameplay experiences for the price of one. That’s just enough to keep this one from being an average experience.
  11. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    May 16, 2014
    60
    New world, new clashes in the courtroom, good old heroes. If you count yourselves among their fans, you’ll won’t be disappointed. [Issue#241]
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  12. Level7.nu
    Apr 13, 2014
    60
    A bit disappointing start aside, Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright becomes a pretty descent game after a couple of hours, even if the gameplay is full of missing potential. Instead of a interesting mash-up it's safety first, with well known mechanics and very few surprises.
  13. Digitally Downloaded
    Apr 8, 2014
    60
    So, again; fried chicken is awesome. Choc mint gelato is delicious. Combining the two is not the great experience that does justice to either flavour.
  14. CD-Action
    Jul 25, 2014
    50
    There’s around 8 hours of great story here. Unfortunately it was bloated into 20 hours of ordeal. [07/2014, p.69]
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#14 Best 3DS Game of 2014
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#12 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2014
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#25 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2014

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 178 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 140 out of 178
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 178
  3. Negative: 12 out of 178
  1. wisteriadunham
    Mar 30, 2022
    0
    This game is a joke. If you've seen "The Village" you'll figure out the twist pretty quickly. There is time traveling that is unexplained. TheThis game is a joke. If you've seen "The Village" you'll figure out the twist pretty quickly. There is time traveling that is unexplained. The game wants you to forget the first part of it. You have to if you want to accept the "Twist". It makes little to no sense.… Full Review »
  2. Shinyscyther
    Aug 6, 2021
    4
    Worst of both series combined.... really couldn't take the grip of the cases and the trials.... the logic used to detect in consistences andWorst of both series combined.... really couldn't take the grip of the cases and the trials.... the logic used to detect in consistences and stuff was so.... voided... really a forgetful experience... It looks and sounds nice tho, i give you that.… Full Review »
  3. Dittomaint
    Oct 8, 2020
    1
    BADA BAD BAD GAME ISTS STUPID aalso hi friend who is finding my reviews have fun lol anyways buy sonic forces for the ps4, its better game lol!!!111
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