Devil's Attorney

 iOS
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
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  1. AppSmile
    Oct 21, 2012
    100
    Chock full of humor and RPGish elements, Devil's Attorney is cleverly entertaining and a real treat for mobile gamers.
  2. AppAdvice
    Oct 15, 2012
    100
    This universal game is witty, entertaining, and engaging. It looks great, has interesting dialog and offers challenging turn-based strategy gaming that will keep you playing for hours.
  3. Gamezebo
    Oct 15, 2012
    100
    One could say that not playing it would be criminal. And should you be accused of such a felony, I can only hope a lawyer as corrupt as Max McMann is serving as prosecutor.
  5. Slide to Play
    Oct 15, 2012
    100
    Devil's Attorney is a hilarious spoof of courtroom dramas, with a roguish hero who wins every case by being unscrupulous.
  6. 148Apps
    Oct 16, 2012
    90
    The artwork is very polished and the storyline is original and witty. There is a lot of funny banter between the attorneys at the beginning of each round and it's almost as if the developers hired a screenplay writer to write all the content.
  7. TouchArcade
    Oct 15, 2012
    90
    Like Capcom's courtroom drama, Devil's Attorney is an addictive puzzler whose courtroom metaphor for battle makes for one of the most unique and absorbing games you'll find on mobile or any other platform.
  8. Games Master UK
    Dec 18, 2012
    83
    It's a compulsive and occasionally funny ride, but the battles become a tad repetitive. [Jan 2013, p.89]
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  9. IGN
    Oct 17, 2012
    83
    It's a perfect example of a clever idea executed with quality presentation and design.
  10. Multiplayer.it
    Nov 4, 2012
    80
    Devil's Attorney is an unexpected surprise thanks to its perfect mix of great presentation, amusing sense of humour and simple but deep game mechanics.
  11. AppSpy
    Oct 29, 2012
    80
    Taking turn based RPG combat away from fantasy and sci-fi, and playing things in a courtroom is enough of a spin to make Devil's Attorney worth a play (and the stylish character that the game is infused with doesn't hurt either).
  12. Pocket Gamer UK
    Oct 15, 2012
    80
    It might not have the drama of the courtroom, but Devil's Attorney is still a great way to waste a few hours getting criminals off the hook.
  13. TouchGen
    Oct 11, 2012
    80
    Devil's Attorney has got nothing to do with Phoenix Wright. There I said it in the final paragraph. Many had hoped for a new text based adventure game set in a courtroom, but alas Devil's Attorney is not it. It is however a truly fun turn based strategy game set in that very same courtroom. I highly recommend it.
  14. Level7.nu
    Oct 30, 2012
    70
    A turn based strategy game, set in a courtroom with a great atmosphere and fun dialogue. It takes a little too long for the difficulty to kick in, and the game mechanics feel a bit too simple at times.
  15. Hyper Magazine
    Dec 18, 2012
    40
    It's not as funny as it thinks it is, nor as enjoyable. [Jan 2013, p.31]
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Awards & Rankings

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#62 Best iOS Game of 2012
77
#77 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2012
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#27 Most Shared iOS Game of 2012

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 25
  3. Negative: 5 out of 25
  1. dichlorobenzene
    Mar 30, 2015
    7
    Pros: It's a fun, well-designed, witty and entertaining game with nice graphics and amusing content. The turn-based combat is prettyPros: It's a fun, well-designed, witty and entertaining game with nice graphics and amusing content. The turn-based combat is pretty innovative as well.

    Cons: TOO short. I mean it took me 2-3 hours to finish the game on hard mode and I rarely spent more than 1-2 minutes on a case. It's too easy and repetitive as well. The only level that is a little challenging is the last one, which took me about 5 minutes to beat.

    Another problem with the combat mechanics is there are abilities which deal, for example, 1-5 damage randomly. So in order to win some cases, you have to retry until you get the required damage from an ability. If it's multiple abilities you have to max out, it takes a lot of retries to get it all right and it becomes boring and frustrating.

    All in all: If you are a casual gamer and looking for a game that you can play on a plane and waste a couple of hours, get it. It's perfect. However if you're looking for a challenging game that would take hours and hours to master with a lot of replay value with extra challenges and stuff, it will be a waste of your money.

    8/10 for casual gamers 6/10 for hardcore gamers 7/10 on average.    … Full Review »
  2. shafscorpio
    Apr 19, 2013
    9
    Excellent Game,with interesting plot,Visually good as the game progresses it become predictable & easy to beat.The AI should have been moreExcellent Game,with interesting plot,Visually good as the game progresses it become predictable & easy to beat.The AI should have been more intelligent but overall a fun turn based game.… Full Review »
  3. CptFreedman
    Nov 28, 2012
    9
    Great game! Couldn't stop playing. It gets repetitive after some time, but wouldn't hold it against it. Hope developers make some other gamesGreat game! Couldn't stop playing. It gets repetitive after some time, but wouldn't hold it against it. Hope developers make some other games with Max in main role.… Full Review »
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