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Category: Video Games
List Price: $29.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 1431
Format: Cd
Platform: Nintendo Ds
ESRB: Teen
Media: Video Game
Batteries Included: No
Age: 12 - 20 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0 x 0
MPN: 32012
UPC: 013388320127
EAN: 0013388320127
ASIN: B0006TO2HM
Release Date: February 20, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 Better than Phoenix and best DS game ever!!! July 19, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
If you liked the Phoenix Wright series, well then you will absolutely love Apollo Justice! I have not yet played all of the Phoenix Wright games, but I have attempted Trials and Tribulations and find myself stuck. So I bought Apollo Justice, which I have managed to beat. It was by no means easier than Trials and Tribulations but it was a lot better. Probably the best DS game I've ever played and in my top ten best adventure games.
The graphics are much better than the Phoenix Wright games. You can't help but notice the artistic quality of the game while playing. It has really increased since Phoenix Wright. The music is also really good and gets the emotions of the game going so you feel like you are there (which you kind of are).
There are some new qualities of this game which far surpass those of Phoenix Wright games as this game was made exclusively for the DS. There is a forensic science feature in which you get to find fingerprints and footprints, among other things, in order to search for evidence. This is really fun because you use the stylus and microphone in a really innovative way. Also there are fully animated videos and special diagrams that allow you to visualize the crime scene much easier, making this a nice and exciting aspect of the courtroom.
One thing that really impressed me about this game was the storyline. Each case in itself was interesting, but the conclusion of the game (which was so amazing) kind of tied all the cases up together to make more sense and it connected all the characters, as well. Basically everything just made sense at the end of the game because mysteries throughout the game were solved, most of them revolving around the main characters, specifically Phoenix Wright's past life.
The conclusion of this game was the best of all and this game overall, with all of it's new features and improvements left me with a wonderful feeling. I was satisfied with this game, but it left me wanting a sequel really bad. This isn't to say it needed a sequel, but I mean that the game was so good, I wanted to play the sequel really badly.
Yes the Phoenix Wright series was good, but I personally like Phoenix better in the Apollo Justice series. If you loved Phoenix, don't worry; he is a pretty big part of this game.
To me this game surpassed the Phoenix Wright games and is worth every penny and minute of time spent on it. It was really a superb game. It was challenging yet doable; not too easy, not too hard. The storyline and characters were outstanding and the conclusion was amazing!
Beating this game left me with a few words in mind: Impressive, very impressive.
Justice is pretty Good, but Wright is still the Man. June 27, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I enjoyed this game, as I did the each game from the Phoenix Wright series... but Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney just can't compared to its predecessor. The new protagonist, Justice, is for lack of better words, o.k. In my mind his personality was too bland, as were all the supporting characters; this made it difficult for me to enjoy the game as I'd hoped. Phoenix provided witty comments and timely jokes throughout his series to make the games more than just solving cases and defending people... I felt the first three Ace Attorney games were purely entertaining and enjoyable. The latest title provides still interesting cases and introduces some new features like the ability to "Perceive" lies and reintroduces active investigation as in Phoenix Wright: Justice For All. I thoroughly loved each P.W. title and was sad to see the series end and for P.W. to be reduced to a supporting character... I would recommend the other titles before this one.
 this game was terrable June 7, 2008
1 out of 6 found this review helpful
OK for starters this game was terrable. The story completly doesnt't make sence. it took pheonixes name and smashed it it got rid of the great characters the first 3 had and replaced them with substandard ones. the game play was not as good as the first too either.. bring back the psyce lock. sometimes it is better to stick too a format when it works rather than changing things up just for the sake of changing them
Apollo Justice is great, but please bring back Phoenix! May 3, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I just finished the game and I must say it was another great addition to the series. It can't compare to the previous three games but it was still good enough to warrant a high rating. The ending was pretty spectacular (think along the lines of Phoenix Wright: Trials and Tribulations). The music was remixed well and the characters were as loveable as ever.
I did have quite a few dislikes about the game though. Starting with Apollo. He seemed like a watered down Phoenix with a bit of Gumshoe's mentality and Edgeworth's emotions. I understand sticking to the formula but if you're going to make a new character, make a NEW character. I loved pretty much all the characters, but Apollo. I would've given anything to be playing as Klavier because I just didn't like Apollo's lack of personality. Also, I've seen others mention it but there really isn't a good opposite to Apollo. So that Phoenix/Edgeworth dynamic is clearly missing from this game.
Also, I compared the ending to Trials and Tribulations. It is, and it isn't similar. For those of you who played Trials and Tribulations, you know that the ending was brewing starting with the first case of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney and we finally reached a peaceful ending at the end of the third game. Understandably Apollo Justice does not have the same advantage seeing as this is the first game in the series. However, it seems the developers wanted that same ending again, but as I stated, they couldn't pull it off. It was still an alright ending though.
All in all, I'd say Apollo Justice is a good purchase, if you're interested in playing more Phoenix Wright. But if you honestly don't care for Apollo before going into the game, I'd say skip it for now. Wait until the price goes down if it's super important to learn this chapter of the story.
The series keeps getting better March 29, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Ace Attorney series has produced surprise hit after surprise hit. Every game features a wonderful story, plenty of problem solving, and lots a colorful, funny characters. Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney takes a slight diversion from the series in that the previous title character, Phoenix Wright, is relegated to what is mostly a supporting role. However, the game doesn't miss a beat. This game contains the same well-drawn characters and situations, the combination of humor and soap opera-style drama, and the clever twists and turns that mark this wonderful series.
For fans of the series, it might take a while to get into the game. While there's nothing wrong with these new characters, they don't have the development of the old familiar people. That's mainly because they haven't had the screen time that Phoenix, Maya, and others have had over three games. Keep with them...it will be worth it. During the first three cases, you'll be learning a wide variety of new investigative techniques, thanks to the innovative use of the DS touch screen. You'll dust for fingerprints, spray for poison, take footprint samples, and even solve one case through the use of a mixing board.
When the fourth and final case comes around, the real fun begins. This case is easily the best of the entire series. The past and present collide as you find out all of Apollo's secrets and also discover what happened that caused Phoenix to lose his attorney badge. Finally, you'll test drive a new legal system, wrapping everything up in a package that blows even the other great games away.
Apollo Justice has carried on Phoenix's legacy admirably. This is an awesome game, and a worthy successor to the Ace Attorney franchise. Here's hoping that Capcom has a fifth game in the pipeline, because this franchise is still as fresh and fun as ever.
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