Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy

 PlayStation 4
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 64 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 64
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 64
  3. Negative: 8 out of 64
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  1. guayboi
    Apr 9, 2019
    9
    It's good to see these classics on all the consoles so everyone can try them
  2. giannis2001
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    The fact that the game was a visual novel,and never had played one before, made me think that it wouldn't be that enjoyable. But I was just plain wrong (not only for this game but for the genre in general) and all I had to do to learn that this game is a masterpiece was to just play the first 30 minutes. This is all it takes to realize that this game isn't going to make you let it off. InThe fact that the game was a visual novel,and never had played one before, made me think that it wouldn't be that enjoyable. But I was just plain wrong (not only for this game but for the genre in general) and all I had to do to learn that this game is a masterpiece was to just play the first 30 minutes. This is all it takes to realize that this game isn't going to make you let it off. In fact, you are going to have an unforgettable time. The cases are brilliant and amazing with tons of humor, thrill and overwhelming twists that will blow your mind. There are two main parts of the game. The invastigations and the trials. The invastigations weren't my favorite parts most of the times but the trials are phenomenal. About the humor trait of this game, there wasn't a time that 5 minutes passed without laughing. It's original, amazing and of the most important traits of this game. There were 3 cases specifically that will always be in my mind since they touch perfection. I was so overwhelmed and mind blows playing these. Not that the others aren't amazing of course,but those 3 are making you empathize and appreciate the characters way more. However, subjectivity is a huge factor in the matter, but trust me, not those 3.There is also another one who made me change opinion about another character completely, and now he one of my favorites.As for the rest characters in general, they are all unique. Some good, some great, some unforgettable, some average, some bad. All personalities are there. I rarely emphasize with characters in games and this one is one of those that made me do just that. The dialogues are incredibly good written and the voice lines used in court are iconic. Also, the soundtrack is just amazing, as well as the incredible sprites and their animations. In conclusion, this game is almost perfect and you definitely should give it a try,even if you don't feel like being into this genre.… Expand
  3. JonnyMenthol
    May 8, 2019
    9
    The first game was worth the 30 euro price tag alone but to have all three is just amazing. I'm into thr third game and liekly have had 40 hours of just a great time. It's simple enough to not be a headache and just complicated enough that you need to pay atrention to the details.

    The writing is fantastic. The sound and music is phenomenal. The graphics are serviceable to begin with and    The first game was worth the 30 euro price tag alone but to have all three is just amazing. I'm into thr third game and liekly have had 40 hours of just a great time. It's simple enough to not be a headache and just complicated enough that you need to pay atrention to the details.

    The writing is fantastic. The sound and music is phenomenal. The graphics are serviceable to begin with and often have some nice art in rare places. Text upscales to 4k very well and honestly one would have to look within two feet or so to notice that it is not really 4k dispite the scale.

    My only critism worth mentioning beside individual critique of certain cases is the options and in particular the skip text option, the normal skip will have you pressing multiple times and often hammering X, the skip box is the box is the best option but you will likely skip pargraphs by accent. There should be a reverse text button at all times as there is with witness testimonies. Other than that some parts of the games can drag but this is only an issue because it is 3 games in one and each game is perfectly sized. Content is never a bad thing.

    A really well done port if jist a tad finicky and three great games (As far as I can see with three episodes left). In fact, the games get better as they go on with new mechanics opeing up greater depth. A real gem.    … Expand
  4. RuriGokou
    May 13, 2022
    9
    Very solid experience if you like these kinds of games. Memorable characters, excellent music, and interesting cases. You won't be disappointed, but be aware some cases ruin the pacing. Some of them drag on a bit too long. I'd say the first game in the trilogy is a 10/10 though.

    “Blacker than a moonless night, hotter and more bitter than hell itself… that is coffee.”
  5. spun4ik
    May 14, 2020
    10
    I think this game is a masterpiece. The best representative of visual novels.
  6. luudanluudan36
    Apr 9, 2019
    1
    this's kind of game that i hate the most, boring story + the art is just for pleasing some fan girls, and most important it's came out with a hilarious price as 80% of japan game nowadays, low efforts, low quality yet they still want much money. No thanks,
  7. AMKrishnan
    Feb 15, 2021
    8
    This is a 7.5 rather than an 8, but my rule is I round up games where there's a .5 in my score.

    The three games overall are good. I'd say the third game, Trials & Tribulations, is the standout game, then the second best is the second game, Justice For All, and finally the first game, Ace Attorney. So I can safely say the games progress in quality. The games have great plots, music and    This is a 7.5 rather than an 8, but my rule is I round up games where there's a .5 in my score.

    The three games overall are good. I'd say the third game, Trials & Tribulations, is the standout game, then the second best is the second game, Justice For All, and finally the first game, Ace Attorney. So I can safely say the games progress in quality. The games have great plots, music and character developments. If you like visual novels then this game is certainly for you.

    My criticisms would be that the game can get a bit boring with investigations. There's quite a bit of filler for the third to fifth cases of each game, and it gets irritating. While I understand this has satire of the legal system, some of it is just plain bizarre and really takes you out of the game. If you find stuff like a judge being protective over an atractive witness and potentially penalising you as funny then this is good. For me presonally I just found the game to be too comical for my liking. Finally, the gameplay can get repetiive and boring.

    I would recommend this game - it certainly is an interesting series and the ending of the trilogy is nice for the various characters.    … Expand
  8. megarock327
    Jul 28, 2022
    7
    I never played the Phoenix Wright games before this, and I can say that this is a great collection for the price! Of course the games are dated, and some of the mechanics can be a little frustrating, but the overall package is worth the experience.

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Worth Playing
    Oct 3, 2019
    85
    Overall, Ace Attorney Trilogy wholeheartedly proves its worth as a remaster. The story still stands up today and balances goofiness and sincerity in a fun and enchanting way. The gameplay is slow but wins over its audience. The graphics are heavily improved from its myriad predecessors, and the music is brought to life in just the right way. Sure, there are some slight slip-ups here and there, but this game is a gem that's worth playing from the pantheon of games, especially those in the visual novel genre. At this time, the defense rests.
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  2. Gaming Age
    Jun 19, 2019
    83
    It’s got a tonne of fun, engaging content stretched out over its three games, and it’ll quickly be apparent why they garnered such a following on their original release. Not every game can feel so enjoyable decades after the fact, so for this one to do just that is probably a sign that it’s worth checking out.
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  3. Cubed3
    May 9, 2019
    80
    A must buy. Case closed. There are so many reasons to pick this up. For those who haven't tried the series out, this debut on other consoles add up to a wonderful incentive. It's amazing that even 20 years on, these still hold up. The only thing that lets this collection down is that there is little extra to elevate this remaster, other than just a graphical overhaul. Regardless of this small bump, these remain some of the very best Visual Novels out there and with no end in sight for the series, this glimpse of them arriving on new platforms is very promising.
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