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Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trials and Tribulations DS
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Oct 23, 2007
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Metascore
81 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 45 Critics What's this?

User Score
9.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 21 Ratings

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  • Summary: Players star as a defense attorney, who must prove a seemingly guilty client's innocence no matter how dire the circumstances may seem. Phoenix faces the toughest prosecutor yet as the mysterious hard-boiled "Godot" tries to take him down at any cost. Players must collect evidence, survey crime scenes, weed through inconsistent testimonies, and overcome corrupt agendas to ensure that justice prevails. With the return of the popular "psyche-lock" interrogation tool from the previous title, "Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice for All," players have to overcome even more intense courtroom standoffs in order to close the case. Maya Fey is a bright young girl that aids Phoenix in his trials; she harnesses her psychic powers which are useful in a pinch. Godot - the mysterious, hard-boiled prosecutor makes his appearance. Play as two lawyers - relive Mia's rookie days from the past and Phoenix's current cases in the present. Two distinct gameplay segments: Investigation phase - survey crime scenes, interview witnesses and gather evidence that will be used in court; Court phase - present findings from the investigation to support your case, listen to testimonies and examine witnesses. "Psyche-Lock" system - break down tough witnesses with a series of correct questions or catch them on inconsistencies. Touch screen interface progresses players through the game. Microphone can be used to yell "Objection!" and "Hold it!" as you cross examine witnesses. [Capcom]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 45
  3. Negative: 0 out of 45
  1. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    92
    The story is deep and well thought out, the script at times dark, at times humorous, but always entertaining.
  2. Pocket Gamer UK
    90
    The third game in the much-loved lawyer-sim series makes a watertight case for classic status.
  3. Cheat Code Central
    70
    It actually sort of makes sense to think of Trial and Tribulations as an expansion pack--a 20+ hour one--to the original.

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  1. theshonen8899
    10
    Best of the trilogy. It's got fun, awesome cases and the end is a seriously intense rollercoaster. If you liked the first games be prepared to be blown away by this one!… Expand
    • 1 of 2 users said yes
  2. ChrisA.
    10
    I have played all three Phoenix Wright games to the end, and I have to say that if this one is indeed the very last, it will be a sad time. A really great storyline that ties all three games together neatly, and it's just plain fun! Not many games have caught my attention so well like these have, and I'm not even fond of lawyer style games.… Expand
    • 2 of 3 users said yes
  3. Cynthia
    10
    All three games were wonderful, but Trails and Tribulations is simply the best game in the series. The music was good, the cases were interesting, and the characters were like always entertaiming. I really enjoyed it! I almost cried at the end because it was the last game of Phoenix Wright. I really did. Almost. But...! You really have to play 1 & 2 first, or you don't get the whole story! It's a perfect end of the series, thanks, Capcom! Court is adjourned!… Expand
    • 2 of 2 users said yes

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