Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
- February 7, 2012
- Capcom
The Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy is a polished version of an already almost perfect trilogy filled with more quirky characters and complex murder plots than you can fit in a courtroom.
"Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy" is a Nintendo 3DS game where you play as rookie lawyer Phoenix Wright, solving cases and defending clients in intense courtroom showdowns. Experience high-resolution graphics and immersive 3D visuals as you investigate crime scenes, collect evidence, and question witnesses. Expose contradictions in testimonies to find the truth and secure a full acquittal for your clients.
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Reviews
- The game features a great cast of quirky characters and engaging, tightly-plotted mysteries that are still enjoyable after many years.
- The remastered hand-drawn visuals are crisp and enhance the overall presentation, making the game look cleaner than ever.
- With over 30 hours of content and a well-crafted narrative, the Ace Attorney Trilogy offers a rewarding experience for both newcomers and fans of the series.
- The game lacks significant new content or features, making it feel somewhat dated compared to modern titles.
- Some gameplay mechanics, such as clunky navigation controls and linear storytelling, can detract from the overall experience.
- Returning players may find little reason to revisit the trilogy, as it does not offer enough improvements over previous versions.
- story11 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The story of the game is praised for its engaging narrative, witty dialogue, and strong character development, offering over 60 hours of excellent storytelling. However, some reviewers note that the linearity and outdated elements may detract from the experience for those seeking modern gameplay features. Overall, it remains a compelling choice for fans of procedural drama, despite its age showing in certain aspects.
“I’d say it’s a must-buy for those looking for a good story or procedural drama, but if you are looking for something with modern elements, proceed with caution as its age shows.”
“Incredible storytelling, fun trophy list, great, witty dialogue.”
“HD art brings new life to the characters, over 60 hours of excellent storytelling, small changes to the investigation phase make for a big improvement.”
“While I wish more were added, such as rotational storytelling, the franchise itself might need a possible reboot to better fit in with modern-day elements.”
“[The storyline is still painfully linear; objectives can seem rather obtuse, even to a seasoned veteran. No extra features.]”
“Phoenix Wright's story and humor stand the test of time, but the graphical upgrades do it no favors.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as crisp and high-definition, featuring hand-drawn visuals that enhance the overall experience. While some reviewers appreciate the visual upgrades and the unique art style, others find it somewhat bland and feel that the remaster lacks significant enhancements beyond the graphics. Overall, the visuals are functional and contribute positively to the gameplay, but they do not stand out as exceptional.
“[crisp hand drawn visuals in HD, touch controls for Switch, soundtrack is still awesome, truly unique and rewarding gameplay]”
“[great cast of characters, games that are really hard to put down, new remastered hand drawn visuals]”
“[a lovable cast of weirdos, tightly-plotted mysteries, pretty new HD visuals, spirited soundtrack, lots of content for $30]”
“The graphics aren't anything special, but they are crisp and get the job done.”
“Phoenix Wright's story and humor stand the test of time, but the graphical upgrades do it no favors.”
“The only thing that lets this collection down is that there is little extra to elevate this remaster, other than just a graphical overhaul.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy is praised for its unique and rewarding mechanics, maintaining the charm and quality writing of the original series while benefiting from enhanced HD visuals and improved controls for console play. While some outdated elements and minor issues persist, the overall experience is enriched with quality of life upgrades and a captivating soundtrack, making it enjoyable in both handheld and TV modes.
“Now built for consoles rather than exclusively as a handheld title, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy still maintains the same charm and gameplay the series has always been known for over the years while looking cleaner than ever.”
“Everything you loved about Phoenix Wright, only prettier. The gameplay remains unchanged, over a decade later, some of the best writing in all of gaming.”
“Crisp HD visuals, full touch screen functionality, plays great in TV and handheld mode, game-changing quality of life upgrades, amazing story, gameplay, and music that still holds up, great amount of content.”
“Some problematic elements you can’t ignore alongside some outdated mechanics.”
“The gameplay remains unchanged, over a decade later.”
“Small buttons (if you’re playing with a mouse).”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its spirited and awesome soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience alongside the crisp HD visuals and engaging gameplay. Reviewers highlight the unique and rewarding nature of the music, contributing to the game's charm and depth. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that complements the game's content and atmosphere.
“The soundtrack is still awesome, truly unique and rewarding gameplay.”
“Spirited soundtrack, lots of content for $30.”
“Amazing story, gameplay, and music that still holds up.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in Phoenix Wright's story is timeless, blending silly elements with dramatic moments, though some players may find the graphical upgrades less appealing. While fans of point-and-click games might appreciate the humor, it may not resonate with everyone.
“Phoenix Wright's story and humor stand the test of time, but the graphical upgrades do it no favors.”
“Even if you are a fan of point-and-click games, this may not be for you. It has a lot of silly humor mixed in with the drama.”
Critic Reviews
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy (Nintendo Switch)
It is a shame Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy doesn’t do anything special for today’s age of gaming, but everything that is done is flawless. The graphics aren’t anything special, but they are crisp and get the job done. While I wish more were added, such as rotational storytelling, the franchise itself might need a possible reboot to better fit in with modern-day elements. Perhaps an open world-based game with visual storytelling elements like text at the bottom? Not sure how’d they would find a way to make it not take up space that can be devoted to visuals, but nonetheless it would reinvigorate the series. The game itself runs flawlessly, has 30+ hours of content, and no bugs, which is a rarity today, so I applaud them for that. I’d say it’s a must-buy for those looking for a good story or procedural drama, but if you are looking for something with modern elements, proceed with caution as its age shows.
75%Ace Attorney Trilogy Review
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80%Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy Review
A confident revamp of Phoenix Wright's earliest legal adventures, the Ace Attorney Trilogy is a cleverly constructed hybrid of logical conundrums and visual novel beats that combine to make one of the most accessible and gleefully silly puzzlers the PS4 has seen in quite sometime.
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