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Ever since I was 6 years old I've been playing video games as my hobby. When I first saw this game at the game store I work in I thought, heck it can't be anything special. So I got Trauma Center instead (wich also is a very decent DS game). But after a couple of weeks a friend of mine who also works in that store told me I had to at least try the first case in this lawyer game. So I sat down for about an hour and played through case 1. I was addicted. I bought the game, played it through, and I have to say. This game is like a extremely great, funny, challenging and sometimes even a bit scary book. In the game you play the role of Phoenix Wright. Phoenix is a rookie deffense attorney who just took his first case. You get to learn difrent personalities very quickly. There's 5 cases in total, the first 4 cases are taken directly from the first GBA game (only released in Japan) of Phoenix Wright (called Gyakuten Saiban). The fifth case however is a brand new case where the game takes good use of the Touch screen and the microphone that the DS has. You have to use special fluid in certain rooms to find clues when investigating a crime scene, you have to use the touch screen and microphone together to find fingerprints. And its really fun walking around finding clues before going into court to defent your client. Another function that takes good use of the DS microphone, is in court when you are cross-examining the witness to press the witness for more information. When you are showing evidence to prove an error in a testimony. You scream "Objection!", "Hold It!" or "Take That!" wich is really fun and makes you feel like you are living in the game at times. Of course there is a little button on the screen that you can push if you are on a bus and don't want to get alot of weird looks =) All in all I think Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney for the Nintendo DS is one of the best DS games there is, and is without a doubt a must-have game. Its guaranteed to take you to a world where law is extremely fun and addictive. 5/5 9/10 97% Excellent!Read full review
Once in a while, a Japanese game gets translated, takes the scene by storm, and makes people wonder why it didn't happen earlier. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney is that game. It's an amazing game that has to be played by everyone. Originally released only in Japan, "Gyakuten Saiban" (loosely translated as "reversal judgment") is a popular legal simulation game for the GBA that gives you a chance to become a defense attorney. The series has already spanned three instalments, with one more being slated for release for the Nintendo DS next year. Before that happens, however, Capcom released "Gyakuten Saiban: Yomigaeru Gyakuten" in September to pave the title's transition from the GBA to the DS. The game included a fully translated English version, which is eventually released in the US as Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (PWAA) recently. The game takes place primarily in two platforms - investigation and court proceedings. In the earlier scenario, you go from place to place, talking to people and examining crime scenes to gather evidence that may be important in proving your client's innocence. Although the investigation process could be tedious at times, it's never dull since the game throws up so many colourful characters and stereotypes to keep you busy with. Also, despite a large number of items to examine in the various locales pertaining to a certain case, the game is rather helpful as it automatically includes all evidence that will somehow have some bearings on the case. This means that you'll never really need to wonder what's useful and what's not, thus reducing information overload. It also essentially leaves you with the task of finding out why these evidences are important, which gives the game a better focus. Information that you gather during the investigation will be added to your court record, which is one of your greatest weapons in court. The court record also provides additional information about the evidences that are collected. For example, you may score an autopsy report from the detective in charge of the case, but it's only when you look into this report in the record that you'll get a summary of the contents. This applies to most, if not all the evidences at your disposal, and because of that, reading the court record becomes an important task that you should never forget. The game also has the knack of turning the most insignificant looking clue into a decisive one, so you should take heed that a screwdriver, for example, could turn out to be that one clue that nails the truth for you in court. A must have for any DS owner.Read full review
Who knew investigating bizarre murder cases would be so much fun? Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney is actually a port of the original GBA game, "Gyakuten Saiban" which was only released in Japan, with a new (DS specialized) fifth case added to this DS edition. Despite the fact that it's a port, it displays amazing graphics and sound, and makes of use of the special DS functions to the maximum, even using the mic to yell out "OBJECTION!" and two other phrases if you wish! Whether you're into crime scene investigations and court cases (or not!), you'll be treated with excellent, intriguing, and very fun gameplay. No prior knowledge of law is necessary to play - anyone can get into it just like that! There isn't even a jury! You play as the protagonist, 24 year old Phoenix Wright, a brand new rookie lawyer trying to make sense of his profession. This is a very simple game (not including the logical thought process of analzying the cases, which requires you own thinking, of course) to get into with extremely simple controls. The graphics and sound are great. The game also consists of quriky and very clever dialogue for the various characters you'll run into. You even grow to love the groan-inducing puns of some character names. In its entirety, the game is a wonderful pick-up, and will keep you entertained for hours...so whip up some evidence and, "TAKE THAT!"Read full review
I admit, at first I was skeptical when looking at Phoenix Wright. I have never been interested in law, or in fact, the process by which attorneys reach their verdicts. After reading what other members of my forum community were saying about this game, I somewhat urged myself to try out this game, for the fact that it could be one of those rare gems. I was right. Phoenix Wright has never had me so hooked in a game where more than 75% of it is text. The lines and dialogue are so expertly written, that it makes the cases not only fun to solve, but also interesting and professional at the same time. All of the characters you meet throughout the game also give the game a sense of excitement, as there is a Children's TV star Samurai, a blonde-misguided secretary who flirts with everyone, and a young girl who is practicing in the art of median and psychic abilities. Weird it may be, but you can definitely see the Japanese influence, and it actually adds more depth to the game. Besides the court room proceedings, you also have the ability to dig up clues to help your case. You use the examine button to search for any weird things going on in the surroundings, as well as use gadgets such as a luminol substance for finding fingerprints, and other wonderful goodies. I don’t want to drabble on about the game, as there is literally so much I could say about why this game is so addicting and fun. I suggest you go out and get it nowRead full review
I really enjoyed playing this game. You're in the future, 2016 I believe, and the court system has been changed. Jury trials have been eliminated, and the new policy is guilty until proven innocent. The defense lawyer (Phoenix Wright, the main character in this game) bears the brunt of the task of proving his clients to be innocent. In addition, to expedite the legal process, trials are now given a maximum of three days in court before a verdict must be given. The game basically has two forms of play: investigation and trial. While in investigation mode, you travel to various places talking to people and gathering evidence. In trial mode, you use the information and evidence to prove your client's innocence. The game has five stand-alone episodes with intriguing plots and believable characters. In addition, as you progress through the episodes, you learn more about the pasts of Phoenix Wright, Maya Fey (his assistant), Miles Edgeworth (his rival, a prosecuting attorney, and more) and others, and how they are all connected to each other. The game is very linear and doesn't have much replay value, but the case episodes are long and entertaining enough that I think it's well worth the money. There are also no less than three games that continue the series, so if you crave more of this addicting court based game, you have somewhere to turn. The game was originally made for Game Boy Advance, so it doesn't really make good use of the Nintendo DS dual screen interface (later games in the series do though), but you can play the game using the touch screen or buttons, and they have added a few neat touches. For example, during a witness testimony if you find a contradiction to the facts, you can choose a piece of evidence to present, press Y, and then shout "Objection" into the microphone. Or you could just push the X button and not yell... If you only like mindless shoot 'em up games, this game is not for you. However, if you'd like a game with a good story, some substance, and logic, BUY IT NOW!Read full review
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