Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Trials and Tribulations

 Wii
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: May 10, 2010
Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Vandal
    85
    It doesn't solve any of the flaws of the previous Wii adaptations, but it is still a fantastic adventure.
  2. NintendoWorldReport
    85
    A great game, and the best entry in the franchise. The storyline never fails to impress: it dives very deep into the darkest pits of the human mind while still having a sense of humor about it.
  3. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    74
    One of the better games in the series but yet another lazy port by Capcom. [July 2010, p.92]
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  5. IGN
    60
    Altogether, Trials and Tribulations appeals and disappoints in just the same way as Capcom's first two WiiWare ports in the series -- still worth purchasing as a good adventure and a good value, but also worth shaking your head over since it hasn't been given any extra love and attention at all
  6. Nintendo Life
    60
    If you're one of the people who don't own a DS system (all four of you), this might be worth a play for you, but unless you're just a die-hard Phoenix Wright fan that has to have everything related to the series, you might want to pass on this half-hearted WiiWare attempt.
  7. Metro GameCentral
    60
    One of the best Ace Attorney games still looks awful on the Wii, in another lazy and irreverent port.
  8. GamePro
    60
    Sadly, when considering this game's origins, Trials and Tribulations on WiiWare looks and sounds like nothing more than -- yet another -- lazy port to the console.
  9. GameZone
    60
    Too bad, then, that the game looks terrible on the Wii.
  10. Gamer Limit
    60
    Take the previous game in the series and change nothing, add some new cases, some big plot holes, and a couple of stupid characters. That's Trials & Tribulations.

Awards & Rankings

70
#70 Best Wii Game of 2010
95
#95 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2010

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 2 out of 17
  1. spi280
    Jan 31, 2014
    10
    This is probably my most favourite game in the AA series. It's the most serious title in the series but that didn't bother me since it hasThis is probably my most favourite game in the AA series. It's the most serious title in the series but that didn't bother me since it has some very shocking twist and some intense moments of drama. Even though it's the more serious than your typical AA game there's still humour and when the game does decide to be humorous it's the funniest the series has ever been (this game also has the silliest characters too, the case "recipe for turnabout" is a great example of this). This game also let's you play as Mia in 2 mini cases which helps mix things up a bit and the character Godot is probably the best rival in the series. The soundtrack is also pretty great too. Overall I think AA 3 is an amazing game and I highly recommend it.… Full Review »
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