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- Platform: Nintendo DS
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Throw yourself head-long into a captivating courtroom drama in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Trials And Tribulations, the fourth release on Nintendo DS for the Ace Attorney series.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By tsp397
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The first Phoenix Wright was a pleasant surprise, a bizarre, over the top and humourous combination of courtroom drama and classic murder mystery in manga/anime style. Given its originality, it was always going to be difficult to top, seemingly proved by the disappointing sequel (Justice For All).
However, Trials and Tribulations is a brilliant return to form for the series, answering nearly every criticism that I had of the second game. The cases shake things up a little instead of relying on some of the same old situations and the over-reliance on returning characters is jettisoned, reinjecting some of the whodunnit mystery. The Mask de Masque case was particularly enjoyable, as was the thread flowing through the various cases.
However, the downside is that the gameplay doesn't move on a great deal. There aren't any new features and the puzzles still amount to clicking on everything during the investigation phase and then presenting the correct piece of evidence at the right time, although the logic of presenting evidence here is mostly stronger than the previous two games. However, the game is really all about the reading, the humour, the characters and the mystery. Trials and Tribulations is tightly plotted, contains some of the series' most memorable characters and is a hoot, packing a huge amount of entertainment into one DS cartridge.
However, Trials and Tribulations is a brilliant return to form for the series, answering nearly every criticism that I had of the second game. The cases shake things up a little instead of relying on some of the same old situations and the over-reliance on returning characters is jettisoned, reinjecting some of the whodunnit mystery. The Mask de Masque case was particularly enjoyable, as was the thread flowing through the various cases.
However, the downside is that the gameplay doesn't move on a great deal. There aren't any new features and the puzzles still amount to clicking on everything during the investigation phase and then presenting the correct piece of evidence at the right time, although the logic of presenting evidence here is mostly stronger than the previous two games. However, the game is really all about the reading, the humour, the characters and the mystery. Trials and Tribulations is tightly plotted, contains some of the series' most memorable characters and is a hoot, packing a huge amount of entertainment into one DS cartridge.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By A. Foster
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Like pretty much every other fan of the series around here, I gave up on waiting and imported a copy right about the time they decided to release GS4 before GS3. I honestly didn't think we'd ever see it on British shelves, so I'm really happy about this.
This, while probably the best game of the series in my opinion, is going to make very little sense to you if you've never played any of the games before this, so it'd probably be beneficial to you to get the others. I mean, there isn't anything in the gameplay that requires an intimate knowledge of things you don't see in T&T, but as has been said before, you'll be missing out on some awesome character development. And I think you won't really feel the impact of some things unless you've been following along through the whole Ace Attorney series.
Amazon tells me this should be between 75 and 300 words, which won't be happening if I'm allowed to ramble on, so I'll just say that both the music and the side characters are as great as ever. I find quite a lot of replay value in running into certain characters and just letting their themes play on and on. But maybe you normal people won't feel the same way. Whatever. Just be happy this damn game's finally out!
This, while probably the best game of the series in my opinion, is going to make very little sense to you if you've never played any of the games before this, so it'd probably be beneficial to you to get the others. I mean, there isn't anything in the gameplay that requires an intimate knowledge of things you don't see in T&T, but as has been said before, you'll be missing out on some awesome character development. And I think you won't really feel the impact of some things unless you've been following along through the whole Ace Attorney series.
Amazon tells me this should be between 75 and 300 words, which won't be happening if I'm allowed to ramble on, so I'll just say that both the music and the side characters are as great as ever. I find quite a lot of replay value in running into certain characters and just letting their themes play on and on. But maybe you normal people won't feel the same way. Whatever. Just be happy this damn game's finally out!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. Martyn Poole
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Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Objection!
Phoenix Wright: Trials and Tribulations on the Nintendo DS. The third of the series starts as you playing as Mia who was Phoenix's mentor who was murdered at the start of the very first game. The third instalment has five chapters unlike the second which only has one. The first and third case you play as Mia in the past and the last case links all previous cases together past and present.
Nothing new from the previous games but the third brings in new characters and some old legends too. This game does it's best to tie up storylines and characters such as Mia Fey and Phoenix Wright and because of the release of Apollo Justice which was released in the UK before T&T, it looks like this is the end for Mr Wright as the main story character.
The game play is the same as the others with the return of the Psyche-Locks. The only change I would say there is in this game is taking control of Mia for two cases and something also in the last case.
Like I mentioned earlier, most of this game is related, and three of the five centres around a character called Dahlia Hawthorne. The second case features items and props from the Fey family and the third case sees the return of Maggey Byrde.
Godot is one of the main new characters and is a new prosecutor against Phoenix but he seems to know who you are. As you play the game and Mia's old cases you can work out who he is very easily but I won't spoil it for you in here.
I would have liked this review to be longer but I can't without giving anything away :(
The cases are fun but nothing compares to the last case which is the best not only in this game but all games.
Phoenix Wright: Trials and Tribulations on the Nintendo DS. The third of the series starts as you playing as Mia who was Phoenix's mentor who was murdered at the start of the very first game. The third instalment has five chapters unlike the second which only has one. The first and third case you play as Mia in the past and the last case links all previous cases together past and present.
Nothing new from the previous games but the third brings in new characters and some old legends too. This game does it's best to tie up storylines and characters such as Mia Fey and Phoenix Wright and because of the release of Apollo Justice which was released in the UK before T&T, it looks like this is the end for Mr Wright as the main story character.
The game play is the same as the others with the return of the Psyche-Locks. The only change I would say there is in this game is taking control of Mia for two cases and something also in the last case.
Like I mentioned earlier, most of this game is related, and three of the five centres around a character called Dahlia Hawthorne. The second case features items and props from the Fey family and the third case sees the return of Maggey Byrde.
Godot is one of the main new characters and is a new prosecutor against Phoenix but he seems to know who you are. As you play the game and Mia's old cases you can work out who he is very easily but I won't spoil it for you in here.
I would have liked this review to be longer but I can't without giving anything away :(
The cases are fun but nothing compares to the last case which is the best not only in this game but all games.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great DS game
This is a great follow on of the Phoenix Wright DS Games following on the investigations and through to the actual trials.
Published 4 months ago by Patrice Tipping
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect
This is a great product. Does exactly what you would expect from it. I would recommend it to others. Good.
Published 6 months ago by Hokinut
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good!
This game has very pleasantly surprised me. I bought this game as a newcomer to the series, and thought that it was going to be FULL of spoilers from the previous games, but so far... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Scott
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Series
Capcom have done it again with their impressive writing. The game is still the same formula as the other two in the series, and it provides the same difficulties, triumphs and... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Nerdilicious
2.0 out of 5 stars
DIdn't like it at all, very boring!
I found this game very boring. I've played other games by the same maker, and they were really good, but I really found this game so boring. Read more
Published on 11 April 2011 by Ms. E. Richards
5.0 out of 5 stars
Take that!
Hi guys!
I'm going to keep this short.
The Ace attorney series is in my oppinnion, not only worth a solid 5 stars, but also definitely worth your money as... Read more
I'm going to keep this short.
The Ace attorney series is in my oppinnion, not only worth a solid 5 stars, but also definitely worth your money as... Read more
Published on 9 Dec 2010 by David
5.0 out of 5 stars
OBJECTION!
The best in the Ace Attorney series, hands down. You see Phoenix as a college student in his lovely pink jumper and play as Mia Fey, it has the most awesome new prosecutor, Godot... Read more
Published on 3 Dec 2010 by Bexie
2.0 out of 5 stars
A bill trying!!
Certainly not the best game out there- I purchased this as a present and the recipient passed it back once completed. Read more
Published on 19 Oct 2010 by Classics fan
2.0 out of 5 stars
Dull!
Well, since so many people I know have raved about this series of games, and I see so much fantastic fanart of this series, I was incredibly disappointed by this game! Read more
Published on 13 May 2010 by Larewen Evenstar
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ace Attorney Part 3
This is Phoenix Wright's Third and Latest Instailment!
This game has 5 cases to crack.
This game has new feature:
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This game has 5 cases to crack.
This game has new feature:
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Published on 6 Mar 2010 by J. S. Hope
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