Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney DS
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Feb 19, 2008
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Metascore
78 out of 100

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8.2 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 30 Ratings

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  • Summary: This is the fourth game in the series and the first developed specifically for Nintendo DS and sees a change of direction for the story line with the introduction of new defense attorney Apollo Justice and a host of new characters. Players star as rookie defense attorney Apollo Justice as he visits crime scenes, questions key witnesses and collects vital evidence before stepping into the courtroom to prove his clients' innocence. Facing Apollo across the courtroom is the highly talented and flamboyant prosecutor Klavier Gavin who, in addition to being a legal genius, is also lead singer with Gavinners, a highly successful rock band with a string of hits to their name. He may be young and inexperienced but Apollo's confident manner and passion, coupled with his unique ability to uncover witnesses' lies by studying their body language, will prove invaluable assets in the courtroom as he pleads the case for the defense. Thankfully, Apollo is not alone and is aided both in and out of the courtroom by his assistant Trucy, a mysterious female magician. Apollo also receives invaluable advice from his mentor the ultra-cool Kristoph Gavin, elder brother of Klavier, whose perfect logic and natural instincts have won him numerous cases and the respect of his colleagues. [Capcom]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 48
  3. Negative: 0 out of 48
  1. Nintendojo
    91
    Despite fears that a new stable of characters would prove less interesting than the established cast, Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney manages to hold up to its predecessors in nearly every way.
  2. Pelit (Finland)
    86
    Quotation forthcoming. [June 2008]
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  3. 1UP
    85
    The localization team at Capcom should be commended for writing dialogue that is genuinely funny. Basically, if you're a fan of the earlier Phoenix Wright games, you will laugh...a lot. Couple the comedy with Justice's engrossing story and you have a case that would be criminal not to take.
  4. NTSC-uk
    70
    Despite these small problems, however, this is still essential playing for long-time fans, and for new entrants: buy this game, play it, and then get the others.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. Viperr101
    10
    I have never played a game that I felt truly merited a 10 score. This game changed my mind. I have played through nearly every other Ace Attorney game, but Apollo Justice was special. It is true, you are not Phoenix Wright, per se, but does that not mean he isn't a factor in the game. The story is nothing short of masterfully crafted, and all of the characters are memorable and influential on your journey. I hope to see a sequel to this great game some time in the future.… Expand
  2. ChristopherP
    8
    Apollo is a surprisingly likable replacement for Phoenix's retirement. The gameplay's essentially more of the same (which isn't really a bad thing), but it's still consistently interesting. My primary gripe comes from the plot holes that seem to be worse than any other Ace Attorney game; Once it's all over, you'll likely be asking "But...What the hell was [that] about, then?" Still, a good addition to the franchise. I look forward to more of Apollo.… Expand
  3. MrSonicFan
    6
    This was the first Ace Attorney game i ever played. I enjoyed it that first time. Then i played through the first three games PW Ace Attorney, Justice For All, Trials And Tribulations) I also played a little bit of Ace Attorney Investigations, Then i tried to go back to this game and i just could not get into it. The story is the weakest in the series, The characters are not as memorable, And the writing is the weakest in the series. I like characters like Apollo Justice and Trucy Wright, But other characters are just not memorable. The soundtrack is not that memorable. Its just not a really good game.… Expand
  4. PW
    2
    This game is literally more of the same. There is literally one new feature: one of the most obnoxious minigames ever to disgrace gaming. The concept is that you have to discover some hidden animation. The segment is timed, of course, something that's inexcusable for a game of this genre. Other than that, if you've played the original DS Phoenix Wright, you've played this game. There's nothing new. Sadly, this means that the pointless and worthless penalty system is back, meaning that you get to re-page through 15 minutes of text if you fail to guess what the writers were thinking. You can work around that by compulsively saving, but you shouldn't have to - there should be no penalty system in the first place.… Expand

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