Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice for All DS
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Jan 16, 2007
  • Also On: Wii
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Metascore
76 out of 100

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8.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 40 Ratings

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  • Summary: The second game in the popular court room battle series from Japan introduces four new cases featuring new characters, plot twists and gameplay features. Players resume the role of Phoenix Wright, a defence attorney who must prove his client’s innocence against the toughest of odds and mostst ruthless of adversaries. Players must exercise their legal prowess as they collect evidence, examine witnesses, analyse testimonies and seek the truth to ensure that justice prevails. New "Psyche-Lock" feature – some witnesses may be keeping the truth under tight lock and key, so in order to break them down, successfully open up their Psyche- Locks with a series of correct questions or catch them on their inconsistent testimony. New life bar represents Phoenix’s status in court – by presenting incorrect evidence or following misguided attempts to break Psyche Locks, Phoenix’s life bar will go down; the only way to regain this stat is to successfully open a witness’s Psyche-Lock. Colourful cast of characters include both new & familiar faces: Franziska von Karma – the new D.A. and daughter of former adversary, Manfred von Karma, is on the warpath to take Phoenix down and avenge her father by any means necessary; Maya Fey – having honed her psychic powers, she is now a mystic of the Kurain Channeling Technique and will continue to be a valuable ally for Phoenix in his trials; Pearl Fey – Maya’s cousin is an up and coming psychic herself and looks up to her as a role model. [Capcom]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 51
  3. Negative: 0 out of 51
  1. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    91
    The humour from the original game returns in full flow, too. A lot of the dialogue is laugh out loud funny. [JPN Import]
  2. NintendoWorldReport
    85
    While the game design has its issues and the localization bloopers are regretful, I still found myself glued to the DS—on my second play through.
  3. GameCritics
    85
    I hope that future Phoenix Wright titles are able to keep the character and plot development at the same level achieved in Phoenix Wright: Justice For All.
  4. Cheat Code Central
    74
    This game is not very difficult but it's not so easy either. If I could describe it in one word, I'd say it's engaging.

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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. JoshM.
    10
    If I could bring myself to look at it objectively, I would give this game a lower score. However, the writing is just too freaking good (though not Alexander O. Smith good), coupled with the awesome presentation, for it to get anything but a 10.… Expand
  2. MrSonicFan
    8
    The original Phoenix Wright trilogy is amazing. While Justice for all (JFA) is the weakest in the trilogy it is still a great game. The story is the weakest in the trilogy but is till really good. Characters are still memorable and funny. And JFA the second best soundtrack in the trilogy. Again like ace attorney 1 it won't appeal to people who want a game to be more gameplay based than story based. But i still recommend JFA to people who want a good story.… Expand
  3. theshonen8899
    7
    Not my favorite from the series but the mere fact that you need to play the cases to understand Trials and Tribulations (one of my favorite games of all time) makes this easily worth the playthrough. If you're having a hard time getting through this one then take comfort in the fact that Trials and Tribulations will be amazing.… Expand
  4. LeeB.
    4
    Slow pace - nothing new over the first game. Requires soem leaps of faith to solve some of the cases.

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