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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A new place for Justice!, February 27, 2008
Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars
Apollo Justice is the 4th in the series of the three previous Phoenix Wright games. The new main character: Apollo, many PW fans might find this to be somewhat of a disappointment (that is, at a glance.) Although once you get into the story (with Phoenix helping you along the way) you'll find that it's ultimately worth the ride.
The amount of detective work you get to do is increased. Take note though that most of the new stuff you get to do is only used a few times in each case. Also like Phoenix's magatama, here we have Apollo's weapon: The Perceive System. This feature is used throughout most of the game. It is utilized fairly well and testimonies do not solely rely on this (evidence is still used to point out most contradictions.)
You will miss a lot of the main characters, basically because of what Phoenix Wright's story and background was built on. Since you play as Apollo you kind of start his story, introducing new and intriguing characters. But you also backtrack as to why Phoenix is the protagonist no longer (and more!) You get a cameo appearance and Ema Skye - an old character from the first PW game appears as a main character.
Overall, I really enjoyed this game. However it felt a bit empty in the end. I felt it was too easy, and it's shorter - with only 4 cases! And although the premise (for a specific case) was really fun and a great idea, it turned a little weak in the end because you already know what to do for the final round. It was better than I expected, considering that I was a bit skeptical about this new main character (and how it all tied in.) It is very fitting to the series and a sequel should be coming out ... eventually (It was announced in Japan but with no further details or known progress.)
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Great Start, February 24, 2008
Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars
I haven't finished yet, but Apollo Justice stands up to everything that Phoenix Wright was before him. Quirk characters as well as surprising turns in the trials is just as prevelant as it was in the original three. Although the characters from the originals aren't in there (or most of them anyway), Apollo has a lot of new characters to offer that are just as entertaining. Don't be fooled though, Phoenix is still in the game, but in a decidedly different role. The gameplay is very similiar to Phoenix's games while also introducing some features that only a DS could bring to life, such as examining the evidence from all sides, as was introduced in the fifth case of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (Rise from the Ashes. The features didn't follow through to any other game until now).
Although my favorite characters from the original three aren't involved, Apollo Justice is a lot better than I thought it would be, and I would be extrememly happy to see another come out as a sequel to this game.
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
How do you top the Phoenix Wright series? Answer: Apollo Justice, February 28, 2008
Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars
As your defense attorney boss, Kristoph Gavin says, "'Justice' doesn't start small." Indeed! If you are a fan of the first three Ace Attorney games, there is absolutely no good reason for you to buy this game and love it. Don't get a rom for it, or borrow it, rent it, or any of that crap. Support a sequel for Apollo Justice by buying yourself a copy because I guarantee you will love it.
Ever since the end of Trials and Tribulations, I have wondered, will Apollo Justice be able to top this? For four (very) long months, I waited to find out the answer, and was squealing with delight when I finally got it. What should you expect in getting this game? While we don't see the Fey family, Maya, Mia, or Pearly, we do get the return of our hero Phoenix Wright, and Ema Skye as our new detective (Do note that you get to see Gumshoe again in one of the cases). There is also the return of the ancient Judge, and we even see Doctor Hotti and Mike Meekins once.
Graphically, the game has taken a big leap. Aside from the graphics being more crisp, smooth and fluid, we also get some nice new 3D video! This adds a very nice touch and brings out the graphical capabilities of the DS and gives a whole new dimension to the Ace Attorney series. Characters are as kooky and crazy looking as ever, and the final case's big baddie breakdown is absolutely insane.
The music is also cleaner and while not as intensely exciting as the first and third game, there are still a lot of catchy songs that fit appropriately in serious and silly situations. I personally loved the courtroom music in the first Ace Attorney game, and let it be known that others who feel the same way will find themselves in for a very pleasant treat at two points in the game.
Sound effects are the same, although all the characters' shouts of "Objection!" and "Take that!" have become clearer, plus the addition of Apollo's "Gotcha!"
Which brings me to discuss the gameplay and storyline. Just as good as ever, if not better. Despite being called Apollo Justice, this game is still very much dominated by Phoenix Wright himself. The story arc is 'what happened to Phoenix seven years ago?' Phoenix seems to have grown a new dimension of intellectual thought, as he is now more secretive and cunning in his methods. The gameplay is pretty much the same thing as well. There are now more forensic investigative tools to use for different cases, and a new perceive system in the courtroom, where you can analyze witnesses and their nervous tics to catch them in their lies. If you liked the gameplay in the first three, you'll definitely enjoy this, as it is the same and then some.
The story of course, is just as humorous and well thought out as ever. There are plenty of plot twists and you'll be left wondering throughout all the connections and secrets.
Basically, if you loved the first three games, get this one RIGHT NOW. We all love Phoenix and seeing as how he is still around, there is no excuse to not get this game because it's Apollo Justice. I would like to see how Capcom plans on topping this game but until then, grab this one quick and find out what happened to Phoenix NOW!
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