Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney

2013

point-and-click
puzzle
visual novel
comedy
drama
mystery
single player

The story

A remaster of the original Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, released exclusively as part of the Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy bundle.

What it’s like

Bright, cartoonish anime sprites bounce and flash across crisp, saturated courtroom backdrops, with dialogue boxes popping up in a steady rhythm and a jaunty, brass-and-piano court theme that snaps into tense, pulsing strings when the stakes rise. The mood is playful and quick-witted, with a warm undercurrent of absurd comedy that shifts into sudden, theatrical seriousness during dramatic reveals. Play moves at the pace of reading and tapping, with long stretches of conversation broken by bursts of evidence-hunting and the satisfying slam of "Objection!" at a key contradiction. Its people are a scrappy, underdog defense lawyer and his loyal, eccentric circle, whose bonds deepen as their cases pile up. Violence is absent; the tension is verbal, with murder mysteries handled through cartoonish gags and occasional tense accusation scenes. Gentle and funny, with light mystery. Suits a relaxed evening with the handheld, or someone who wants a clever, character-driven puzzle with low stakes and high charm, especially fans of courtroom dramas and point-and-click detective games.

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