Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney

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  1. vahn
    Dec 30, 2012
    10
    The series of Phoenix Wright, even if with few additions and almost no upgrades, always shows new cases and new ways to think out of the box for resolving the cases (not a lot, but still helps). Of course, the series ia also fun to play and great to follow, with a roster of unforgettable characters...and villains too. The game plays as a mix of an adventure game and...sort of quiz game...IThe series of Phoenix Wright, even if with few additions and almost no upgrades, always shows new cases and new ways to think out of the box for resolving the cases (not a lot, but still helps). Of course, the series ia also fun to play and great to follow, with a roster of unforgettable characters...and villains too. The game plays as a mix of an adventure game and...sort of quiz game...I think. I have no proper words but the point is that both parts mix very well and they are both fun to play, especially since the story (or stories) behind the game are well thought and will make you think of how to solve the cases. Honestly, my big complains is that out of 5 missions, 2 are rather short and very simple, almost kid-friendly (the first case is literally a tutorial case, while the second is almost impossible to lose). From case 3, the game ramps up in difficulty and become a lot more enjoyable, and the last 2 cases are probably THE single best cases of the entire series (Trial and Tribulation cases are close...but only these are remarkable at their best). Graphics are simple and clean (and oldish, since I heard it was from a Gameboy Advance game), but funcional, and...I really have nothing else to mention, because the flaws are almost non-existants. Maybe the game should have had more endings, and maybe the game should have been more open (you won't go forward until you trigger the right event, which is either the discover of an item, talking to a person, or showing items to a person). Except these, I have almost no complains at all, since it's also very long to play (I think it's gonna last you at least 10 hours, but there's no counter). One of the strongest adventure game on the DS, and possibly one of the best games of the console: must at least try once but if you love adventure game, it' s an instant purchase.… Expand
  2. LadyAlerie
    Sep 20, 2012
    10
    Every game in this saga is EPIC and PERFECT. The story is great and the characters are memorable. The OST is just delicious. Every case is very original, and there is a plot full of secrets and twists that you discover through every game.
  3. KlassicKritic
    Dec 9, 2010
    10
    I'm going to be honest. This game is a masterpiece. I don't care if the game does half of the thinking for you, but the fact that with increasing difficulty and requirements to be able to think beyond a simple contradiction to shove some evidence up the prosecutor's throat makes the game beyond fun. This game just won't let me shut the DS off, of course until I get to a save point.
  4. funkydoodycool
    Apr 24, 2015
    10
    Great characters and fun stories carry you through the stages of this game. Sometimes the logic is flawed, and naturally you will sometimes figure something out but be unable to pursue that thought until later in the game due to the linear nature of progress, but this is forgivable with such a genuinely enjoyable experience overall.

    It helps to pay attention to everything that is said    Great characters and fun stories carry you through the stages of this game. Sometimes the logic is flawed, and naturally you will sometimes figure something out but be unable to pursue that thought until later in the game due to the linear nature of progress, but this is forgivable with such a genuinely enjoyable experience overall.

    It helps to pay attention to everything that is said (which is an awful lot - you will need some patience to get through all the text here.

    As the first of a series this lacks some of the gameplay additions of later games, but that doesn't make this a game lacking in good times.

    More of an interactive story, with fixed outcomes, this won't appeal to everyone, but I thoroughly enjoyed it on each of my 3 play-throughs.    … Expand
  5. rubin
    May 18, 2012
    9
    One of the few games where I didn't mind that the story overtook the actual gameplay. Actually no, this is the ONLY game where I didn't care about simplistic gameplay at all - the writing was just that great. The game toys with the gamer's emotions with an absolutely masterful arrangement of music and flashy visuals, which not only enrich the story in a very unique way, but make it evenOne of the few games where I didn't mind that the story overtook the actual gameplay. Actually no, this is the ONLY game where I didn't care about simplistic gameplay at all - the writing was just that great. The game toys with the gamer's emotions with an absolutely masterful arrangement of music and flashy visuals, which not only enrich the story in a very unique way, but make it even BETTER. Did I already mention that Ace Attorney also gives you a set of characters that you can actually give a crap about? Although the game *could* use some better graphics and less down-your-throat linearity, I strongly recommend giving PW:AA a go. It is one of those rare breeds games that will appeal to pretty much everyone, from die-hard FPS fans to RPG stat-junkies.… Expand
  6. EricM
    Nov 3, 2009
    10
    Oh, what the hell. This is the best game I've played in my whole life, and I'm not just a "casual" gamer. It combines writing, humour, gameplay and graphics (2D, yes) in one game.
  7. theshonen8899
    May 11, 2011
    9
    This is exactly what the adventure genre needs, an absolutely amazing investigation game with fun characters and hilarious dialogue. If you have a DS you owe it to yourself to try this game. The creative cases will get your brain juices flowing and drawing you back for much much more.
  8. ExpEchoX5
    Nov 29, 2011
    10
    I bought this game on a whim and instantly fell in love with the series. I was familiar with Capcom from their games on the NES and SNES, but had not played much else by them at that point. I really enjoyed the refreshing anime style for the story, characters, and humor of the game. The game combines puzzle solving into the investigations and courtroom battles of the stories in a smooth,I bought this game on a whim and instantly fell in love with the series. I was familiar with Capcom from their games on the NES and SNES, but had not played much else by them at that point. I really enjoyed the refreshing anime style for the story, characters, and humor of the game. The game combines puzzle solving into the investigations and courtroom battles of the stories in a smooth, accessible way. Case 1 was a great tutorial to the game-play. Instead of an endless progression of textboxes explaining what to do, the game teaches you how to play through having you press and present in the courtroom for the playerâ… Expand
  9. Gwyndolin
    Feb 27, 2016
    9
    As an interactive visual novel, Ace Attorney is up there with the rest of the greats like 999/Danganronpa.

    Interesting, likable characters, catchy music, intriguing murder cases, often laugh out loud funny dialogue...this game has a charm that is simply irresistible to me, someone who is 15 years late to the party. Being a game first released in 2001 naturally it is a bit dated,    As an interactive visual novel, Ace Attorney is up there with the rest of the greats like 999/Danganronpa.

    Interesting, likable characters, catchy music, intriguing murder cases, often laugh out loud funny dialogue...this game has a charm that is simply irresistible to me, someone who is 15 years late to the party.

    Being a game first released in 2001 naturally it is a bit dated, mechanically. The text skipping is very slow, the saving is restricted, and no conversation log. None of that bothered me too much.    … Expand
  10. Zengster
    Sep 19, 2012
    10
    While at its heart Phoenix Wright may be a simple game, it is simply the most addicting and tense experience ever achieved with such little action. It is a considerable art to be able to reproduce significant catharsis using only the notions of script writing and musical tunes. Usually taking hours upon hours to complete a case, there is not one moment where you will become bored orWhile at its heart Phoenix Wright may be a simple game, it is simply the most addicting and tense experience ever achieved with such little action. It is a considerable art to be able to reproduce significant catharsis using only the notions of script writing and musical tunes. Usually taking hours upon hours to complete a case, there is not one moment where you will become bored or fatigued. There are unforeseeable twists around every corner. In brief, Phoenix Wright is easily one of history's most unique and emotional experiences, and should not be missed by anyone. Oh, and also, it is the only game that can convince a player to become a defence attorney :D… Expand
  11. MrSonicFan
    Jan 30, 2014
    9
    The original Phoenix Wright trilogy is amazing. And the original is the second best out of the trilogy. It's better that Phoenix Wright : Ace Attorney justice for all, but is not as good as Phoenix Wright : Ace Attorney Trials and tribulations.

    The story is the the most important part of any Ace Attorney title, and the story in this game is fantastic. All the main characters are    The original Phoenix Wright trilogy is amazing. And the original is the second best out of the trilogy. It's better that Phoenix Wright : Ace Attorney justice for all, but is not as good as Phoenix Wright : Ace Attorney Trials and tribulations.

    The story is the the most important part of any Ace Attorney title, and the story in this game is fantastic. All the main characters are interesting. Especially Miles Edgeworth. All the witnesses are fun and quirky in there own unique ways. And the names for the characters are are really amusing, some examples being "Frank Sahwit" the witness in case one. and "Winston Payne" the prosecutor in case one.

    The graphics are nothing technically impressive, most likely due to the fact this game is a port of a Japanese GBA title called "Gyakuten Saiban". But the sprites and actions for some of the witnesses are quirky and amusing.

    The soundtrack is fantastic. Almost every track in this game is memorable and really nice to listen to. The sound effect consist of beeps for the most part and are nothing noteworthy. And the voice clips for the defense and prosecution do there jobs well enough.

    Overall it is a fantastic game. And considering the original trilogy is on most platforms nowadays, (DS, Wii-ware, IOS, and soon coming to the 3DS) there is not much of a reason to pass the games up. As it has amazing writing and characters, and amazing music.

    OVERALL -
    9/10    … Expand
  12. abraham_b
    May 4, 2015
    10
    If you're a fan of visual novel games, this is a must have. While the concept of being a lawyer may not sound appealing, you have to pick the game up yourself to experience it. The cases are over-the-top as are the characters but that's what makes this game so interesting. One other point which is neglected in the reviews is the music. Seriously. Fantastic.
  13. Zizzy
    Jul 6, 2014
    10
    If you're not into reading dialogue and laughing, then this game isn't for you. Hilarious situations and characters make this game (and series) one of my top 5 as a serious gamer.
  14. Steeldude
    Apr 8, 2015
    9
    The first game in the series is your entry into the adventure as a whole, as it would certainly be unwise to skip games, because the story follows fluently from the first game to the next and you would miss a lot of references and plot points otherwise.

    In this game, you play as Phoenix Wright who is a lawyer and your objective is to solve cases and defend your clients. This game is a    The first game in the series is your entry into the adventure as a whole, as it would certainly be unwise to skip games, because the story follows fluently from the first game to the next and you would miss a lot of references and plot points otherwise.

    In this game, you play as Phoenix Wright who is a lawyer and your objective is to solve cases and defend your clients. This game is a typical visual novel where most of the time you'll be reading, so if you don't like that, it's not a game for you. However, there is more game play than in most other visual novels, especially during the investigation phrases, where you sometimes get to explore certain evidence or you can simply explore each location in full detail.

    The story of this game is gripping and the characters are lovable while being silly at the same time, making playing through this game a unique experience. I absolutely loved this game, the soundtrack is catchy and the music definitely helps to capture the intensity of some of the situations you'll have to go through in this game.

    The game contains 5 cases in total and if you take your time reading and enjoying the experience, you might as well spend 30 hours playing the game.    … Expand
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    Jan 3, 2016
    9
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  16. OwtDaft
    May 10, 2018
    8
    + The writing is extremely good in this game, each case has a great story.
    + Love the characters and the music.
    + Despite the games short comings, I love this game.
    - The game play sadly isn't as good and can be quite frustrating
    - It's not always logical how to progress
    - When you fail you have to skip though a'lot of text to get back to the point you was at.
  17. Warren
    Jul 22, 2006
    4
    The writing of Phoenix Wright is pretty much on-par with every-other anime you've ever seen. I don't hate anime, not at all, but unlike a lot of anime fans I realize a lot of it is just plain cliched, and Phoenix Wright's writing is on that very level. But of course this is a game, so the writing isn't everything. If the gameplay is challenging and interesting The writing of Phoenix Wright is pretty much on-par with every-other anime you've ever seen. I don't hate anime, not at all, but unlike a lot of anime fans I realize a lot of it is just plain cliched, and Phoenix Wright's writing is on that very level. But of course this is a game, so the writing isn't everything. If the gameplay is challenging and interesting it's all good, but unfortunately PW doesn't have that going for it either. The game is far, far too lenient on you. For example, you can't go to court unless you have all the evidence, (meaning you can't accidentally miss evidence, which would be more interesting because then cases could be easier/harder/have different verdicts depending on your detective work), if the judge or someone else asks you a question the answer is either extremely obvious or if you pick the wrong one you just get another chance to choose, and when things get dire the game will sometimes toss a deus ex machina factor at you to save the day; you see where I'm going with this? If the game wants to do so much for me, why am I even playing? Sometimes it's a bit difficult to find evidence when you're out investigating, and sometimes it's puzzling as to what evidence you should be presenting during a cross-examination, but that's as challenging as the game gets. Also, once you beat Phoenix Wright you've done everything there is to do, even fans of the game often admit this. Zero replay value. So ultimately, you're playing a generic anime that you can easily get through just by paying a bit of attention with maybe some guesswork thrown in, then you'll probably never touch it again. But at the very least Phoenix Wright is not painful to play. Often boring, but not painful. It can even be mildly entertaining at times and is generally likable. It's just not good, is what I'm saying. If you're a huge anime/niche games/general Japanophile you'll probably enjoy this game. If not, at best I'd say borrow it and see for yourself, but do not pay money for this game. A 4 for barely even being a game, but at least not making me want to kill myself.… Expand
  18. SethU
    Dec 12, 2011
    0
    Pheonix Wrong is a terrible addition to the crime genre. In fact, it's a crime of the game developers to have even made this game. It starts by showing you who did the crime. What's the point in letting us investigate if you have already showed who did it? It's pointless! Not to mention how bad the actual gameplay itself is. All you do is say "Objection!" and a cutscene plays. Do thatPheonix Wrong is a terrible addition to the crime genre. In fact, it's a crime of the game developers to have even made this game. It starts by showing you who did the crime. What's the point in letting us investigate if you have already showed who did it? It's pointless! Not to mention how bad the actual gameplay itself is. All you do is say "Objection!" and a cutscene plays. Do that about eight times and you've pretty much completed the game. If I was in the office while this game was being made, I would have "Objected!" to this game's development being pushed forward.… Expand
  19. awbreeh
    Jan 4, 2010
    3
    I guess I am the only one who didn't get this game. I thought the 1st turnabout wasn't logical, I was not able to ask key question that should be relivent in a real case setting. I mean do we know if the officer is right handed or left handed? How do we know he was on a date when gumshoe was the only one who said that? How do we know he fell and how do we know if he could even I guess I am the only one who didn't get this game. I thought the 1st turnabout wasn't logical, I was not able to ask key question that should be relivent in a real case setting. I mean do we know if the officer is right handed or left handed? How do we know he was on a date when gumshoe was the only one who said that? How do we know he fell and how do we know if he could even write after he broke his neck? Sorry but I took this back to game stop and said it sucked, I am to smart for this game.… Expand
  20. ZyraT.
    Sep 20, 2006
    10
    I love this game!
  21. J.K.
    Apr 16, 2007
    10
    Phoenix Wright is bringing sexy back.
  22. [Anonymous]
    Jun 17, 2007
    9
    An awesome game that should be in every DS library.
  23. Chammy
    Feb 2, 2013
    9
    Awesome is the right word for this game! Great characters with great personalities, cool soundtrack, brilliant dialogues, epic breakdowns and lots of twists. At the beginning I thought it might become boring to search in every place for evidence and to listen to such long conversations in court, but I never got bored and I literally can't stop playing when I start.
  24. ricklongo
    Mar 15, 2013
    4
    The idea of a courtroom video game where you play as an attorney, as far as I can tell, is an original and interesting one. However, I just keep feeling that the anime style just wasn't the right choice for this series. During my time playing this game, I kept wishing things were darker and more serious, with less exaggerated actions and cartoonish plots. There are lots of stuff that ruinThe idea of a courtroom video game where you play as an attorney, as far as I can tell, is an original and interesting one. However, I just keep feeling that the anime style just wasn't the right choice for this series. During my time playing this game, I kept wishing things were darker and more serious, with less exaggerated actions and cartoonish plots. There are lots of stuff that ruin the sense of immersion and warrant a lot of eye-rolling, like outlandish "proofs", ridiculously gullible judges and officers, and culprits flat out reveal their bad deeds out of nowhere, in the courtroom, in the fashion of poorly-written bad guys who just HAVE to reveal all of their plans to the hero.

    The gameplay is also uninteresting and oversimplified, giving you way too many shots at cracking the case, with virtually no punishment for doing things wrong. This ends up taking away any resemblance of a fun challenge.

    The main characters are slightly likeable, and at times the cases manages to pique your curiosity. But the problems take too much away for this to be really enjoyable.    … Expand
  25. BlueFalcon
    Dec 24, 2006
    9
    Great to see such an original fun title. It's one of the best on the ds.
  26. KevinR.
    Aug 8, 2006
    9
    A great game that, combined with the right dosage of Law and Order, could easily convince just about anyone to become a lawyer.
  27. JarrodH.
    Feb 16, 2006
    10
    Without a doubt one of the best, most addictive games I have played in a long time. Everytime I finish a chapter, I cannot help feel like I have really been a part of something. I hope so so much a sequel is announced, as I do not want this to end. If you enjoyed the old style point and click games for the PC, you need to get this. I cannot rate this game any higher.
  28. Patrick
    Feb 28, 2007
    10
    Story is everything in this game, because at heart it's an adventure game. But the writing is exceptional, especially in a game; puzzles make you think, and you can seriously feel the tension with the addition of some Turnabout Tunes during trials to freak you out, calm you down, or whatever is appropriate. Only one way through the story, but then wouldn't almost all games get a Story is everything in this game, because at heart it's an adventure game. But the writing is exceptional, especially in a game; puzzles make you think, and you can seriously feel the tension with the addition of some Turnabout Tunes during trials to freak you out, calm you down, or whatever is appropriate. Only one way through the story, but then wouldn't almost all games get a 4? A lot of Deus Ex Macina, though, be wary of those things.… Expand
  29. RichardP.
    May 21, 2007
    8
    Another innovative puzzler on the DS which deserves your time. Although some of the investigation sections can drag on a little too long, although when you ARE on the right track and you ARE presenting relevant evidence but at the wrong time the involvement and excitement which comes from this game makes up for it. I wish the game allowed for slightly relevant evidence to be considered, Another innovative puzzler on the DS which deserves your time. Although some of the investigation sections can drag on a little too long, although when you ARE on the right track and you ARE presenting relevant evidence but at the wrong time the involvement and excitement which comes from this game makes up for it. I wish the game allowed for slightly relevant evidence to be considered, rather than demand a certain piece at a certain time, but it doesn't matter. Some of the cases and story lines are pure gold, full of court room drama twists which keep you itching for more.… Expand
  30. SteveF.
    Sep 5, 2007
    9
    Being more into action packed games rather than ones that require wading through dialogue, I wasn't all that interested in Phoenix Wright, but after hearing such good things about it, I decided to give it a go and I'm so glad I did. Though there may not be much "action" in the traditional sense, the gameplay is incredibly thrilling and presenting the right evidence at the right Being more into action packed games rather than ones that require wading through dialogue, I wasn't all that interested in Phoenix Wright, but after hearing such good things about it, I decided to give it a go and I'm so glad I did. Though there may not be much "action" in the traditional sense, the gameplay is incredibly thrilling and presenting the right evidence at the right time is intensely satisfying. There is certainly a lot of text to read, but the dialogue is so good (often serious, often hilarious) that this is a joy rather than a chore. The wonderful characterisation is the game's main strength though. Phoenix is a very likeable character and his relationship with his enthusiastic assistant Maya a very sweet one. But even the minor characters are brimming with personality and funny character quirks, like buxom beauty April May, who uses her ample bosom to influence the male jurors or grumpy security guard Wendy Oldbag who launches into unstoppable tirades against whippersnappers. This game is utterly charming from start to finish and I would recommend it to all DS owners, even those who aren't usually into this sort of game.… Expand
  31. Bob
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    Not the game for those who want action, but if you can appreciate an amazing story when you see one, you have one helluva game here.
  32. ZyraT.
    Jun 3, 2009
    10
    I love this game!
  33. ChrisP.
    Nov 11, 2006
    8
    A great adventure game, well written and nicely presented, though very strictly linear.
  34. AlexP.
    Jan 19, 2006
    10
    Ok. So It is a bit lacking in Graphics. But Graphics are only the Mustard of the game. The Cases in creativness of the game are awesome. This is definitly worth a sequal.
  35. Mitch
    May 30, 2007
    10
    One of the best adventure / story games. Put this in the ranks with Monkey Island and even Myth. Although the feel is very cartoony, which most people will appreciate.
  36. KariP
    Jul 13, 2009
    10
    A combination of excellent music, very memorable characters and offering fun plots thrown in with the rest of the features. I have rarely enjoyed a game as much as following Phoenix and his friends on their misadventures.
  37. Uwepoll
    Nov 11, 2005
    8
    A wonderful adventure game that doesn't take itself too seriously. Great sense of humour and clever dialog. It's also a game that anyone should be able to pick up and play (as long as they're prepared for a text-driven game). At times the restrictions within the game's script can become a little too obvious, though. But, to be honest, I don't really care. The game A wonderful adventure game that doesn't take itself too seriously. Great sense of humour and clever dialog. It's also a game that anyone should be able to pick up and play (as long as they're prepared for a text-driven game). At times the restrictions within the game's script can become a little too obvious, though. But, to be honest, I don't really care. The game is just fun to play through, and that's what matters.… Expand
  38. lemonator
    Mar 16, 2006
    10
    The best game ever.
  39. Calciferus
    May 18, 2012
    10
    Masterful writing, great scoring, unforgettable characters, one-of-a-kind gameplay. Yes, those are the words echoing through my mind after I finished the last case.
  40. memus
    Jul 7, 2018
    7
    Played as a part of Trilogy 3DS remaster.

    I was actually surprised that it's a solid and addictive game. I played it at the same time with new God of War and Phoenix was much more addictive. However, the last episode felt like a bad DLC and spoiled the game for me (hence 7 and not 8 score). +Justice porn. It feels good when murderers get justice delivered and innocent people are    Played as a part of Trilogy 3DS remaster.

    I was actually surprised that it's a solid and addictive game. I played it at the same time with new God of War and Phoenix was much more addictive. However, the last episode felt like a bad DLC and spoiled the game for me (hence 7 and not 8 score).

    +Justice porn. It feels good when murderers get justice delivered and innocent people are found not guilty.
    +Cross-examination is the best part of the game. It's cool to find contradictions. And the court setting is the best.
    +Prosecutors are well-designed and written.
    +The difficulty curve feels fair until the last episode (where it brakes down).

    -The oversexualized designs of women in the game.
    -In general, clue finding parts of the games are slow and boring.
    -Character design in the last episode is simply stupid and brakes the game. It feels like Meekins was designed by some other people and Texan guy feels so out of place too.
    -The last episode just goes on and on and on. And destroys the closure of the 4th episode. And beats game mechanics to death until they start to feel boring.    … Expand
  41. vegemonsta
    Nov 5, 2017
    8
    Phoenix Wright is an absolute joy to play. Yeah the plot is kinda corny and goofy, but the characters are very charismatic and well animated. It's worth playing for this reason alone. It is THE adventure game made for all audiences, and I mean that in a good way.

    The game consists of 4 original episodes from the GBA title and 1 final long episode as extra content, so 5 "episodes" in    Phoenix Wright is an absolute joy to play. Yeah the plot is kinda corny and goofy, but the characters are very charismatic and well animated. It's worth playing for this reason alone. It is THE adventure game made for all audiences, and I mean that in a good way.

    The game consists of 4 original episodes from the GBA title and 1 final long episode as extra content, so 5 "episodes" in total. The first episode is just a tutorial level.

    The gameplay can be broken down into two parts. There are the trials and there are the investigations. In the investigation period, you wander around designated areas examining objects and talking to people. Your goal is to get all of the evidence to progress the story. I have one issue with this. You have to get ALL of the evidence for the story to progress. Sometimes you can be stuck wandering around every area trying to find something in a very cryptic location or you may have overlooked something somewhere. Sometimes it just boils down to presenting random evidence to characters out of desperation for new dialogue. With that being said, the characters are fun enough to get engrossed in the story and actually care about them. Something that can't be said for most video games.

    During trials you are made to prove your defendant not guilty by any means necessary. This usually requires Phoenix to grasp at any loose thread possible. Of course, this always leads to him being right in the end. My only issue with the game is the lack or multiple possibilities. It's much more interesting to progress a story in a video game down different paths, depending on the decisions you made as a player rather than the decisions Phoenix made. But I digress, the game is generally well written, funny and easy to enjoy. The few hiccups in the game aren't enough to bring it down much.    … Expand
  42. david___pickett
    Jul 20, 2013
    10
    This game will be loved by people of all ages, if they have the patience and the intelligence of thinking of the possibility and putting pieces together or finding out that things do not fit, that's all i am going to get into on this amazing game its a must buy
  43. DemKin
    Oct 30, 2013
    8
    A very good DS game, original and catching.
    The graphics could be better but that's absolutely not the point of this game.
    The writing is overall good and funny and the investigations, despite a few "bland" parts, interesting. But the glorious parts of this game, what brought us here, are the trials parts. Intense and sometimes challenging, they are the keystone of this game's gameplay    A very good DS game, original and catching.
    The graphics could be better but that's absolutely not the point of this game.
    The writing is overall good and funny and the investigations, despite a few "bland" parts, interesting.
    But the glorious parts of this game, what brought us here, are the trials parts.
    Intense and sometimes challenging, they are the keystone of this game's gameplay and only suffer from a one or two improbable answers.
    The first Phoenix Wright is definitely a game to play and it will probably gets you to play the other episodes of this atypical series.    … Expand
  44. CynicalCyberCat
    Feb 28, 2014
    10
    Fantastic cases and inspired out-of-the-box story lines that thread the entire series together starting here at Phoenix's humble beginning.

    A most puzzling and intriguing set of characters who will stay with you for much longer after the final case. This game exhibits standards of a typical Crime Fiction/Audio Novel game but with the unexpected twists in every case that makes this title    Fantastic cases and inspired out-of-the-box story lines that thread the entire series together starting here at Phoenix's humble beginning.

    A most puzzling and intriguing set of characters who will stay with you for much longer after the final case. This game exhibits standards of a typical Crime Fiction/Audio Novel game but with the unexpected twists in every case that makes this title a major stand out from the norm.

    Music that is perfectly atmospheric and excitement inducing. You will be left longing for much more as these characters and storyline serenade you to the next game in store for this series. I have never regret playing this series (in fact I play it more than any other series). With this humour, excitement and wit, you'd be very well damned to find any other game that is able to weave a very fine tapestry of such traits into one game let alone a series!    … Expand
  45. VidyaBum
    Apr 16, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An all-around amazingly fun and enjoyable adventure game.

    The quality of characters and plot is supported by very good writing and an overall immense love both for storytelling and for dramatisation.
    This game is just nothing short of awesome when it comes to its value as a story, and its gameplay is also far from shabby when it comes to playability and/or fun elements.

    Phoenix' comments and wit make it a constantly fun game, and the rest of the characters all add in a bit of themselves to make this just about one of the most high-quality games I've played. It's undying fun all the way till the end. It gets over the top often, but is almost never simplistic or dumb, so it stays enjoyable both as a "simply fun" game and as a thinking game.

    Despite that, I'm not giving it 10 because of a few things:
    -As with almost all complex plots, this game has a few plot twists/plot devices that just don't work, like the ending of Turnabout Samurai where the conclusion(minor spoiler) is that a 1m60 tall woman pushed a 1m80 highly muscled, highly trained martial artist, who carried a spear so heavy and strong a woman her size couldn't even use it, to his death. It has its share of irrational moments, but the most of the story is devoid of it so it's really minor.
    -The game is pretty much a story walkthrough. It's a very very gameplay-filled story, as in you have to find clues, make the connections, arguments, and follow up on your case till you've gotten to the end of the story, but essentially this is a game that's just about following a preset story with only one path to get there. Because the gameplay is so well integrated in the story it doesn't matter too much, but it still sort of sucks that you're going down the same linear story.
    -Because of my last point, the replayability is null and void. Unfortunatly AA:PW is a game you can only play once, after that it's just seeing the movie you've already seen again, and although there are a lot of moments and lines that makes this game something I want to see again, it doesn't really excuse the fact that it lacks a better replayability, like different pathways to explore for example.

    Despite these points, this is still an easy 92/100 for me, it's worth buying even at full price just for the great story and fun gameplay, I just wish this was replayable.    … Expand
  46. Twirkkhu
    Jun 11, 2014
    10
    The Ace Attorney -series has one of the BEST stories in video game history, and it's just impossible to pick a favorite. The music in the series is so good, that if I made a list of my favorite video game songs, the Ace Attorney -series would dominate it. The game is so goddamn addicting once you get into it, which is weird for a visual novel. Pointing out lies in someone's statement canThe Ace Attorney -series has one of the BEST stories in video game history, and it's just impossible to pick a favorite. The music in the series is so good, that if I made a list of my favorite video game songs, the Ace Attorney -series would dominate it. The game is so goddamn addicting once you get into it, which is weird for a visual novel. Pointing out lies in someone's statement can be satisfying in real life, but oh boy, nothing does it better than this game. This game literally made me laugh until it started to hurt, and made me cry for minutes. This is just phenomenal.… Expand
  47. Vataro
    Mar 16, 2015
    10
    Das beste Kriminalspiel ever ! Die fünf Fälle konnten mich alle überzeugen und der letzte wird für immer legendär bleiben ! Die Charaktere konnten mich auch wie in den anderen Spielen überzeugen und Polizeichef Dámon Gant bleibt immer in meiner Erinnerung , da er mich mit seiner Überlegenheit und Epicness einfach überzeugen konnte . Grandiose Arbeit , Capcom !
  48. obthegeek
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    this game makes you feel like a god damn genius after you play it for like 3 minutes
  49. Cosmozerk
    Jul 8, 2016
    8
    Ok, now that i have replayed the Original Phoenix Wright Trilogy, it's time to see which one's better and why. First let's start with the original. This game was originally released on the GBA, but then it was re-released on the DS, which had slightly better graphics, music and even a brand new case!. So this is the version i'm gonna reviewing.

    STORY: The story follows the legendary    Ok, now that i have replayed the Original Phoenix Wright Trilogy, it's time to see which one's better and why. First let's start with the original. This game was originally released on the GBA, but then it was re-released on the DS, which had slightly better graphics, music and even a brand new case!. So this is the version i'm gonna reviewing.

    STORY: The story follows the legendary Phoenix Wright, an attorney that is just beginning his career. He was trained by another professional attorney called Mia. And then a later in the game (and by that i mean the second case) Phoenix will also gets a cute assistance called Maya, who is the sister of Mia. And with her he will go through 5 cases (if you're playing the DS port) to provee that your client is NOT GUILTY of the crime that they're accused of (which is always murder by the way).

    PRESENTATION: Since this is a graphic nobel the graphics obviously need to be good, and fortunately it doesn't disappoint in that regard.

    The background are very detailed, having many different things in them, like items, people or just plain decoration that really helps the mood. Same goes for the general sprite work. Every character looks somewhat realistic, but the game knows perfectly that it is a game and the charming designs reflect that, but without a doubt the thing that i most enjoy about the characters are the over the top expressions they make that can range from creepy to hilarious and it's always a fun time interacting with them. Although the game does require imagination in order for some scenes to make sense, like for example when some hits you the camera will shake and a sound will play, but a punching animation never occurs, but this doesn't bother me too much because again, it leads to imagine the scene however you like. Same applies for when character talk, or rather move their mouth and text appears, but this also doesn't bother me because i can give characters any voice i want, since the only voice overs in the game are from Phoenix and the prosecutors, but Phoenix definitely has more lines like: HOLD IT! (when you press a witness), TAKE THAT! (when you present evidence) and my personal favorite, OBJECTION! (when you find a contradiction).

    Do i even need to mention the spectacular soundtrack?. The game knows when to play the exact music at the exact time to give you the right emotion for the situacion. When you're investigating a more calm music plays, but when you discover a contradiction the music becomes a lot more over the top and gets you pumped. My favorite track has to be Cornered, it just makes me feel like a bad*** every time i hear it play after i destroy the testimony of the witness and speaking of...

    GAMEPLAY: Since this is a graphic nobel the focus is of course the story, characters, drama and lots and LOTS of reading.

    The game is divided into 2 sections. One is the investigation part in where yo examine the environments for clues, interact with characters to get evidence and information and also have some funny dialog with Maya. This sections can get a little tedious when you don't know what to do, but that rarely happens in my case.

    But the best part by far are the courtroom segments. In here the rival prosecutor presents extra evidence to use and witnesses, and your job is to tear their testimonies a part by finding contradictions or simply get extra information by pressing them. It may not sound like much, but believe me, it gets really intense when you finally find that contradict, the witness loses his mind and Cornered plays, it's just such an epic moment. However don't think that you can just spam OBJECTION! until you find the contradiction, because you can only make 5 mistakes and if you waste them then it's a GUILTY verdict, so think before acting...or just save the game and every time you fail restart the game to not fail. There are times where you have to present the correct evidence to convince the judge, show where the murderer was or pick the right choice. Some of the choices don't affect anything, but others are crucial to the plot so be careful.

    Now let me get this out of the way: You WILL HATE THE PROSECUTORS. They always stop you when you find a contradiction and they're so annoying..., however the prosecutor in this game, Miles Edgeworth, is actually kind of likable because of his backstory, but i won't spoil it.

    But we aren't done yet!. In the 5th and final DS exclusive case we also have some new gameplay elements like finding fingerprints, examine the evidence closely, finding contradictions in a video, etc. Because they're added so late they feel out of place, but they're really fun to mess around with and they take advantage of the DS's capabilities.

    In any case (pun intended) Phoenix Wright is a great game. Being an attorney has never been so fun and i definitely recommend it to anyone with a DS or 3DS.

    I'll give it an 8/10.    … Expand
  50. SrPepe
    Mar 26, 2020
    9
    Juegazo, me encantaron todos los casos y los personajes son muy buenos. El caso 5 que agregaron es EXCELENTE.
  51. OnlyLegends
    Mar 2, 2017
    10
    This game is one of the absolute best I have ever played. Once you start, it's hard to stop playing. I would definitely recommend emulating in on PC though so that way you can save whenever you want. This entire series is definitely one of the best in gaming history and is extremely memorable. If you haven't played this title yet DO SO NOW!
  52. Diegochocho
    Jul 3, 2018
    9
    Increíble como este juego me enamoro al primer minuto de jugarlo, tiene una gran historia en cada capitulo, y en la mejor parte del juego son los juicios, increíble que un juego que salio de GBA pudiera hacer esto, y la banda sonora es impecable, y los personajes tienen un buen desarrollo, la única queja es a la hora de la investigación, se hace tedioso pero por lo demás es recomendado.
  53. ashketchum
    Nov 24, 2017
    8
    Ace Attorney has one of the best openings to any video game I've ever played. It's fulled with enough twists and turns to keep you addicted, in the style of anime, and the characters in this game each have distinct personalities that keep them interesting, from Maya to Gumshoe. The gameplay is a great balance of point and click and visual novel. A few cases are notably weaker than theAce Attorney has one of the best openings to any video game I've ever played. It's fulled with enough twists and turns to keep you addicted, in the style of anime, and the characters in this game each have distinct personalities that keep them interesting, from Maya to Gumshoe. The gameplay is a great balance of point and click and visual novel. A few cases are notably weaker than the greatest cases, though, and sometimes the logic of the evidence is so ludicrous that you might feel frustrates at how you're supposed to figure it out. It's a great game for the DS, and a great game overall.… Expand
  54. aditya1101
    Sep 4, 2018
    8
    I really enjoyed all the ace attorney games, so I have to give a lot of credit to this one for kick starting the series. That being said, it obviously doesn't have as many features as some of the future games and it has one of my least favorite cases (steel samurai) so I consider it a B tier Ace Attorney game.
  55. DarkMaster27
    Nov 29, 2017
    9
    Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney es uno de los videojuegos que todo amante de las aventura gráfica no debe perderse. Se trata de un juego en el que te encarnas en la piel de un abogado novato que tiene que demostrar que sus clientes son inocentes. Durante el juego tendrás que recolectar objetos y pistas para ser utilizadas en los juicios.

    Seré breve, pues no tengo mucho que decir sobre    Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney es uno de los videojuegos que todo amante de las aventura gráfica no debe perderse. Se trata de un juego en el que te encarnas en la piel de un abogado novato que tiene que demostrar que sus clientes son inocentes. Durante el juego tendrás que recolectar objetos y pistas para ser utilizadas en los juicios.

    Seré breve, pues no tengo mucho que decir sobre este juego.

    [Historia]

    PW: AA es un juego con una excelente historia. Cuenta con muchos giros argumentales, el que crees que es inocente aveces no lo es, y el que lo es no lo aparante. SImplemente, es una historia que te mantiene enganchado, la tensión se siente.

    Calificación: 9.4/10

    [Personajes]

    ¿Y cómo puede haber una buena historia sin uno buenos personajes? PW: AA no es la excepción. Cuenta con unos personajes bien carismáticos. PERO, hay personajes que son realmente despreciables por las cosas que has hecho. Los personajes de este videojuego te pueden hacer reír, otros...te pueden hacer odiarlos.

    Calificación: 9.3/10

    [Sonido]

    Siendo sincero, PW: AA comparado con otros juegos, no destaca mucho por su sonido. Aún así, es muy decente. Se aprovechan bien y son utilizados en el momento adecueado. Incluso hacen que los casos sean más interesantes.

    Calificación: 8.6/10

    [Diseño de personajes]

    PW: AA cuenta con un diseño de personajes más bien no muy destacable, pero eso no significa que sean malos.

    Calificación: 8.6/10

    [Diseño de escenarios]

    Nada que opinar al respecto.

    Calificación: 8.5/10

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    Nota final: 9.0/10    … Expand
  56. AeronClayton
    May 8, 2018
    9
    The first DS game I played, and it's really great.
    The story is not too sophisticated, yet exciting. Characters are a bit too cliched, but you easily begin to love (or hate) them as the story progresses. Not all of the cases are great from start to finish, but I never even thought about dropping the game.
    If you're not looking for a dead serious detective (or courtroom simulator) but    The first DS game I played, and it's really great.
    The story is not too sophisticated, yet exciting. Characters are a bit too cliched, but you easily begin to love (or hate) them as the story progresses. Not all of the cases are great from start to finish, but I never even thought about dropping the game.
    If you're not looking for a dead serious detective (or courtroom simulator) but want a thrilling story with a bunch of twists, enjoyable characters and pleasant visuals, that's the game for you.    … Expand
  57. andrew9
    Nov 17, 2021
    8
    ace attorney .
  58. ApertureJanitor
    Jan 21, 2019
    9
    This game proves that engaging, complex and emotional writing and fun, cartoony and light-hearted characters and themes CAN go well toghether while still being presented in this amazing puzzle game shape. Almost all the characters are instantly recognizable, the pacing is (almost) perfect for a portable video game's play novel, the art style is anime-like but not over-the-top and cringy.This game proves that engaging, complex and emotional writing and fun, cartoony and light-hearted characters and themes CAN go well toghether while still being presented in this amazing puzzle game shape. Almost all the characters are instantly recognizable, the pacing is (almost) perfect for a portable video game's play novel, the art style is anime-like but not over-the-top and cringy.
    I have the attention span of a retarded clown-fish and still managed to finish the main campaign because the game is THAT ENGAGING.
    You feel like a genious after every trial, after every correct objection, because the puzzle side this game has is so fine-tuned that its deliverance alongside the magnificent story, make this game an absolute masterpiece of a game.
    Get this, the game's story is so good that it got its own anime (Gyakuten Saiban, the japanese name of the series)    … Expand
  59. sebastianali
    Jan 4, 2020
    8
    La historia me encanto. Un videojuego que influencio bastante a la hora de hacer novelas visuales. Muy innovador el hacer una novela visual con temática de casos judiciales! Aunque es cierto que es exactamente igual a la versión de GBA (que solo salio en japón) y al terminarlo no desbloqueas nada (ya sea arte conceptual, reproductor de música, etc) y no hay mucho mas que hacer... PhoenixLa historia me encanto. Un videojuego que influencio bastante a la hora de hacer novelas visuales. Muy innovador el hacer una novela visual con temática de casos judiciales! Aunque es cierto que es exactamente igual a la versión de GBA (que solo salio en japón) y al terminarlo no desbloqueas nada (ya sea arte conceptual, reproductor de música, etc) y no hay mucho mas que hacer... Phoenix Wright es uno de mis videojuegos favoritos de DS. Totalmente recomendado.… Expand
  60. Just_The_Truth
    Feb 24, 2019
    9
    *SPOILER FREE REVIEW*
    Ace Attorney is a neat series for the DS family of consoles that you may have missed. The first game centers around Phoenix Wright, a rookie attorney who is taking a case as a favor to his friend. This game has an episodic structure in which Phoenix the player tries to get a "not guilty" verdict for the defendant, and in the process find the real culprit of the    *SPOILER FREE REVIEW*
    Ace Attorney is a neat series for the DS family of consoles that you may have missed. The first game centers around Phoenix Wright, a rookie attorney who is taking a case as a favor to his friend. This game has an episodic structure in which Phoenix the player tries to get a "not guilty" verdict for the defendant, and in the process find the real culprit of the crime. Each case is essentially split into 2 parts: collecting evidence, and presenting the evidence in court.

    The game starts with a sample trial, which is the real meat of the game. Trials are presented as a battle of wits between Phoenix and the Prosecutor. This mostly plays out like a visual novel, but the player has input in the form of pressing relevant parts of the testimony and presenting evidence to contradict the testimony. This is where the game really shines. Trials are tense and the cases are almost always stacked against the player, meaning you essentially have to turn the case on it's head to win. Usually Phoenix has no idea what actually happened during the crime, so the player has to fill in the blanks as to what happened. Your role in this game is to make up the defense on the spot, which is pretty amusing. What really happened in each case typically borders on the absurd. There is never a cut-and-dry case in Ace Attorney. It should be noted that the presentation of the trials in Ace Attorney is great, with the music building tension and creating the feeling of triumph. In particular, the Objection and Cornered themes are great. The music in this first game is a standout in the entire series. The presentation of the trials is also notable with the character's reactions and artwork, as well as the way the camera pans back and forth from the defense, prosecution, and witness. There's a lot of character in this game that is shown through the character's expressions as well as the writing. I was surprised to learn that this was a GBA game originally, given the quality of it all.

    The other part of the game is exploring and collecting evidence. I think the game is better for including these parts, but they are not my favorite part of the game. You go to the crime scene and search the landscape for evidence to use in court, as well as talk to potential suspects. It's like a detective game, which is neat, but it's not without faults. The game occasionally fails to give the player an idea of what to do during these sections, which means you just have to present every piece of evidence you have to every person until you find the dialogue that lets you progress the game. This takes a little longer than it needs to. The game could really benefit from a fast forward button for all of its text. These sections are not bad, but its easy to get stuck on them when you just want to progress the story.

    Without spoiling anything, this first game has a collection of really strong cases that set the standard for the entire series. The first case will hook you on this game as you have likely never played a game like this. The second case will hook you on the entire series because of how clever the writing is. The fourth case will make you a fan as it delivers a fantastic conclusion to the first game in the series. This game is an easy recommendation for anyone, and its a great game to play between classes or during your lunch break.    … Expand
  61. giannis2001
    Mar 8, 2020
    10
    It's the best in its genre. Even tho I had never played a visual novel before, this one was very addictive for me. The cases are amazing, and there is a huge pleasant feeling when you actually feel like you solve the cases and not the game for you. The story is great, thrilling cases, awesome characters(Especially Phoenix Wright and Edgeworth), amazing soundtrack and a lot of humoristicIt's the best in its genre. Even tho I had never played a visual novel before, this one was very addictive for me. The cases are amazing, and there is a huge pleasant feeling when you actually feel like you solve the cases and not the game for you. The story is great, thrilling cases, awesome characters(Especially Phoenix Wright and Edgeworth), amazing soundtrack and a lot of humoristic moments where they are actually very funny and make the game even better (not that it isn't already but who doesn't like jokes?). I recommended for sure. I believe it's the best game out there that has to do with murder cases. Must play.… Expand
  62. Luahanseng
    Aug 15, 2021
    9
    Game Completed on Nintendo 2DS
    Date Completed : August 6, 2021
    Playing Hours : 10-15 hrs Its a simulation game on how lawyering works in a surface. It felt satisfying everytime you solve a puzzle. The chapter 4 and most specially 5 is one of the most if not the best closure of a video game i ever experienced. It is very well thought and written where two rivals worked together in the    Game Completed on Nintendo 2DS
    Date Completed : August 6, 2021
    Playing Hours : 10-15 hrs

    Its a simulation game on how lawyering works in a surface. It felt satisfying everytime you solve a puzzle. The chapter 4 and most specially 5 is one of the most if not the best closure of a video game i ever experienced. It is very well thought and written where two rivals worked together in the end to prosecute a high profile official at the same time teach you about real lawyering rules. The negatives though why i didnt give it a perfect score. Some parts of the game feels dumb. Sometimes the judge and witnesses gets stupid but all else are redeemed in the end.    … Expand
  63. GregLobstery
    Feb 10, 2021
    9
    My first real visual novel, and boy am I glad I started with this one. AA1 as well as the whole series to date, has fantastic writing, catchy music, and memorable characters. The trials are clearly the highlight, where all the "OBJECTION" and "HOLD IT" as well as "TAKE THAT" goes down. Trial 5 is the only part of this game which wasn't my favorite only because of how long it dragged on,My first real visual novel, and boy am I glad I started with this one. AA1 as well as the whole series to date, has fantastic writing, catchy music, and memorable characters. The trials are clearly the highlight, where all the "OBJECTION" and "HOLD IT" as well as "TAKE THAT" goes down. Trial 5 is the only part of this game which wasn't my favorite only because of how long it dragged on, but the ending really makes you feel that it was worth it. This game is the start of an incredible series and it's an unforgettable classic.… Expand
  64. Jacklg
    May 5, 2020
    7
    A really fun time, but the investigation gameplay could be very confusing and needs tweaking. But the courtroom gameplay.... oh man..... its unlike anything else. So good!
  65. DantasVGabriel
    Apr 25, 2021
    8
    Jogo legal, divertido principalmente sua história já que é uma visual novel, sua gameplay é limitada mas compensa com seus puzzles, a história é bem simples e idiota mas não chega nem perto de ser ruim, é bastante envolvente
  66. KOROEGG
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Literally the BEST visual novel I've ever played! It's just so fun! I haven't had this much fun since the first time I played Viewtiful Joe!
    I definitely reccomend this to anyone who likes to read or likes to think! :)
  67. Riku1994
    May 4, 2020
    10
    There are two types of people in this world.

    1. Who don't know about Ace Attorney even though it's such a popular series 2. Those who love ace attorney Then there are people who don't like it because they are too dumb or too impatient to play this kind of games. Im not a casual gamer, trust me. I've played a lot of games, but there are too many people who thinks a good game    There are two types of people in this world.

    1. Who don't know about Ace Attorney even though it's such a popular series

    2. Those who love ace attorney

    Then there are people who don't like it because they are too dumb or too impatient to play this kind of games.

    Im not a casual gamer, trust me. I've played a lot of games, but there are too many people who thinks a good game need to have good graphics or rpg elements and such. Real gamers appreciate a good story and twists in a game even if it's a visual novel.    … Expand
  68. Matrixgame
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing and interesting I Finished all ace attorney series in NDS. The story is interesting and it required your brain to think.
  69. GlebanBC
    Mar 13, 2021
    9
    This game is very good. This is visual novel, where you play as attorney Phoenix Wright. Game include 5 cases - 4 main and 1 bonus. Every case adds new characters and everyone is unique. But there's one micro minus - some characters can be annoying. But I don't think it's a big problem.
  70. Brandjum
    Oct 16, 2020
    10
    The atmosphere of the story(ies) this visual novel delivers is absolutely captivating.
    Well constructured and interesting cases combined with the diverse and interesting lively characters, which all have character development, the excellent soundtrack and the feeling of always being tugged into a corner make this a very awesome game.

    Small issues don't influence the score of the game.
  71. hector_bcn98
    Jul 8, 2023
    8
    Roza la excelencia, si no fuera porque muchos casos se hacen demasiado largos, el juego se puede hacer lento con tanta mecánica de menú y sus diálogos eternos. Repetitivo.
  72. the_unknown
    Apr 19, 2021
    8
    I really loved this game, the begin of a legend.
    Even thought being limited (very few alternative endings and a straight line to follow in order to proceed in the game), it still gave me a ton of emotions while playing it for the first time, it was more an experience than just a simple game. Suggested to play for an audience of 13 (or more) years old, since a kid could not understand    I really loved this game, the begin of a legend.
    Even thought being limited (very few alternative endings and a straight line to follow in order to proceed in the game), it still gave me a ton of emotions while playing it for the first time, it was more an experience than just a simple game. Suggested to play for an audience of 13 (or more) years old, since a kid could not understand what's going on if they just skip every dialogs.    … Expand
  73. YokoHugo
    Jul 30, 2022
    9
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  74. dorohedorofan90
    Apr 3, 2022
    9
    Clásico imprescindible. Uno de los villanos más icónicos, el mítico caso del Samurái de Acero, la rivalidad entre Phoenix y Miles. El inicio de una de las mejores novelas visuales que puedas echarte encima.
  75. eefeef
    Aug 31, 2023
    9
    This is the first installment in the PHOENIX WRIGHT series, and while it hints at a sequel, it's a complete game in its own right. The best thing about this game is the characters.
  76. Granfino
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Esse jogo é um must play para qualquer bom apreciador do gênero visual novel. Pra mim  é  um dos melhores do seu gênero. A história é foda, 10/10, bem contada, diálogos muito bem elaborados, engraçada, criativa, original em muitos pontos, repleta de plot twists. A história  se divide em varios  capítulos, cada capítulo apresenta um homicídio e um réu a ser defendido pelo advogado PhoenixEsse jogo é um must play para qualquer bom apreciador do gênero visual novel. Pra mim  é  um dos melhores do seu gênero. A história é foda, 10/10, bem contada, diálogos muito bem elaborados, engraçada, criativa, original em muitos pontos, repleta de plot twists. A história  se divide em varios  capítulos, cada capítulo apresenta um homicídio e um réu a ser defendido pelo advogado Phoenix Wright, protagonista da história. O ambiente do tribunal, do julgamento, é  muito bem representado de forma irônica nesse jogo. O humor do jogo é 10/10. O humor do jogo se materializa nas diversas personalidades representadas por personagens. Possui muitos personagens icônicos. O jogo tem uma pegada retrô, um visual 2D ótimo e uma trilha sonora memorável. As músicas  se encaixam perfeitamente nas situações. Alguns momentos de mudança abrupta da história são de arrepiar os pêlos. O jogo se passa nos tempos atuais, segundo o próprio jogo, no ano de 2016, e possui um universo de ficção para alguns e realidade para outros. Aqui espíritos existem  e podem ser contactados por meio dos métodos mediúnicos. Apesar de não acreditar no espiritismo, gostei muito dessa pegada do game. Deixa o jogo mais interessante. O gameplay do jogo sempre busca fazer com que o jogador pense e interaja com a história. Quase sempre o jogador está  tomando  decisões  no jogo. A boa intuição do jogador faz com que ele avance mais rapidamente na história. Existem raras situações nesse jogo em que a solução do jogador não bate com a solução do jogo, e o jogador se perde e acaba travando por uns 15 minutos. Nesses casos, geralmente o jogador está pensando corretamente, porém não soube executar os comandos na ordem que o jogo esperava. Aqui ocorre um erro de comunicação entre jogador e máquina. Um exemplo clássico é quando o jogador quer apresentar uma evidência  do crime ao juiz antes de chegar o momento ideal para isso. Em suma, esse jogo pra mim é 10/10. Porém  todavia nao é  um jogo que eu recomendaria a todos, visual novel é  um gênero  que não se encaixa em todos os gostos. Considero esta a melhor versão, pois pude jogar no conforto do meu sofá, utilizando apenas a stylus. Outra vantagem desta versão  é  que o jogo original foi desenhado em baixa resolução, então no DS ele mantém  qualidade  gráfica. Existe uma tradução pt-br do jogo. Não recomendo de forma alguma. A tradução muda demais o jogo. Mudam os nomes dos personagens, o texto as vezes muda, e até algumas sprites e sons são trocados. O jogo parece outro.… Expand
  77. HammerSeven
    Nov 9, 2021
    9
    Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney is the first game in the series and also one of the best. The game splits up into "cases", each their own mystery you slowly solve as you progress. The pacing of the cases are really good, and usually have two parts, the investigation and the trial. In the trial you explore and talk to characters, present them evidence and learn more about the case at hand.Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney is the first game in the series and also one of the best. The game splits up into "cases", each their own mystery you slowly solve as you progress. The pacing of the cases are really good, and usually have two parts, the investigation and the trial. In the trial you explore and talk to characters, present them evidence and learn more about the case at hand. Then in the trial you use this information to combat the prosecution. It really works well as a format and I was always really excited to unravel the case at the last trial.

    The characters and story are really enjoyable too. Almost all the cases in this game are really really good. My favorite has to be one of the last cases "Turnabout Goodbyes", which is absolutely amazing. The cases always have a good mystery, it's never too easy to figure out what really happened; it's anything but predictable. It's amazing how much the scene can change in only an hour. The characters are really enjoyable in the cases, Miles Edgeworth and Phoenix Wright really are characters that go well in a courtroom. Usually, you're never too annoyed with anybody, but I did really hate a couple characters! All the dialogue for characters is superb honestly.

    The gameplay is in my opinion where the game lacks the most, sometimes its really hard to find out what to do. In the investigations, you present all the evidence a million times, until you realize you forgot to present one piece to a character. And you have to deal with the same looping music tunes over and over when trying to figure out how to progress. In the trials, its usually better, but sometimes if you don't pay enough attention you aren't able to progress easily; and you have to present every single piece of evidence to the judge. Which is a pain because when you present evidence wrong too many times, you start all the way back to the start! This is usually fine if you save and exit a bunch but why in the world do you need to exit to save the game to avoid backtracking? I wish the delevpors found an easier way to stop you from getting the cases easily without sending you back and making you read the exact same dialogue all over again.

    All in all, it's a pretty good game though. I would recommend it to anybody who enjoys games with a lot of dialogue. Honestly, it's not that hard either, despite what I said. If you look stuff up you can progress easier. Obviously I understand the game needs some challenge though and it's not that bad of a deal. Anyway, play this game, it's pretty cheap and I'm sure you'll like it.    … Expand
  78. Nautalcritzsm64
    Jan 18, 2022
    8
    Miglior gioco che abbia provato su ds probabilmente, personggi carismatici e alla corte momenti di follia pura, un gioco pensato bene, non indimenticabile ma davvero tra i miei preferiti
  79. Jofe
    May 16, 2022
    8
    The original, and the most overrated. The game is good, but the first three cases aren't great compared to what the series has offered since. But Rise from the Ashes is a masterpiece.
  80. zach_grech
    May 4, 2022
    8
    Humor, characters, story for the most part engaging and well constructed. Extremely satisfying to win a case in this game. Case quality varies and I think the first case is very boring.
  81. TheLowLevel
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    I heard about the game and whenever I went to top number x of Nintendo DS games this one and others of the series did show up in the list.

    When I had the chance to play the game, it was a little strange at first. It is not the typical game I'm used to, and I think most are not. But it was really fun. The first case was clearly a tutorial were your mentor is guiding you trough the steps    I heard about the game and whenever I went to top number x of Nintendo DS games this one and others of the series did show up in the list.

    When I had the chance to play the game, it was a little strange at first. It is not the typical game I'm used to, and I think most are not. But it was really fun. The first case was clearly a tutorial were your mentor is guiding you trough the steps you need to take. But it was still fun and the game makers were smart by ending it on a cliffhanger so you want to start the next one. Starting from here you also can investigate crime scenes and collect evidence for your court cases. This gameplay is more like a point-and-click game by moments.

    You meet a lot of interesting characters in the game and they are also clearly the heart and soul of the game. Combined with interesting stories and logical thinking it makes a fun game.    … Expand
  82. MacArron23
    May 15, 2023
    7
    Loved this visual novel, I felt in love with all the characters, just a little bit short
  83. GDChrome
    Dec 31, 2022
    8
    It's always nice to go back to this game to see how my favorite video game series began. later installments may have tuned the story to perfection, but this one had the basis for writing in the entire series. Turnabout Goodbyes and Rise From The Ashes are the highlights in the game, both have fantastic characters and a really intriguing story. yes, Turnabout Samurai is a low point for theIt's always nice to go back to this game to see how my favorite video game series began. later installments may have tuned the story to perfection, but this one had the basis for writing in the entire series. Turnabout Goodbyes and Rise From The Ashes are the highlights in the game, both have fantastic characters and a really intriguing story. yes, Turnabout Samurai is a low point for the series in general, but other than that, this game served it's purpose well.… Expand
  84. hekoh
    Feb 2, 2023
    9
    first game of the saga, and it aged pretty well. Some of the cases feel pretty slow,but still i nice game, and the ds port added a new chapter, which is crazy good, and crazy long
  85. NZXD
    Jul 11, 2023
    8
    This game is consistent, all the cases are good, the characters are amazing, the ost is excelent.. But it really feels like It was planned to be a game without a sequel, you can see this because of the final boss and your story with edgeworth and larry and I think its just great how the sequel (JFA) can continue this game without feeling forced.

Awards & Rankings

15
#15 Best DS Game of 2005
3
#3 Most Discussed DS Game of 2005
5
#5 Most Shared DS Game of 2005

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 53 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 53
  3. Negative: 0 out of 53
  1. Nintendo Power
    80
    Keeps its legal-eagle fantasy flying much of the time - it's a welcome DS addition. [Nov 2005, p.109]
  2. Play Magazine
    85
    I can only hope this game does well enough for Capcom to bring the other games in this series to the U.S. [Oct 2005]
  3. Siliconera
    75
    The unique cast of characters and entertaining story makes Phoenix Wright worth playing, once. After you've seen all the plot turns and twists the game loses its appeal. [JPN Import]
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