3PS #19 - Phoenix Wright: Justice For All

[Nester the Lark]

3PS #19
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Justice For All
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
System: DS

The sound of the gavel echoes throughout the chamber. This case has been reopened. Phoenix Wright returns to the DS for more courtroom drama in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Justice For All from Capcom.

As with the original game, the gameplay alternates between investigations and trials. Investigations consist of discovering clues and talking to various characters. The trials require you to use gathered evidence and information to build a case and cause the opposition to incriminate itself. It’s not drastically different from the first game, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

Phoenix has a new ability this time with the “psych-lock” feature. During the investigative phase, Phoenix will be aware that various characters may be concealing secrets. In a similar fashion to interrogations during trials, Phoenix must use his wits and evidence to reveal these secrets. The information he gains from them will, in turn, help during the actual trials.

Of course, it’s the presentation that provides the energy and momentum of the game. Over-the-top antics, dramatic audio cues, and anime action poses propel the game forward. Various pop culture references also help to keep this text-heavy game exciting.

For fans of the original game, as well as new fans, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Justice For All rules in favor of fun. While it may not raise the bar, it does pass the exam. The presentation carries as much style and personality as it always has. The verdict is in: this is one cool game. Judge for yourself!

Release Dates:
Japan: October 2006
US: January 2007
Europe: March 2007

[Fryguy64]

I felt that the biggest change, even more than the psych-lock (which was basically a courtroom scenario in the detective sections) was the fact Phoenix now has a power bar rather than a number-of-strikes-and-you're-out.

Which means sometimes an error isn't that devastating, while others may have the entire case hinging on it. There's one (maybe two) points in the game where your entire power bar is at stake. Luckily this is rare.

[Dances in Undergarments]

I'm still only at the mid way point of the second case of the first game. I suxxorz.

[Saim]

I just bought it on eBay.

For half price .