Kim checks out the newest instalment in the Ace Attorney series… and happily, it’s quite good!
TheAce Attorneyseries started in 2005 withPhoenix Wright: Ace Attorney.
Many of us went out, played the first game and wore egg on our faces.
Not only was it quite original, but also engrossing and brilliantly executed.
I dont know about anyone else, but Ive been gripped by this series.
I call my first witness!
Immediately youre thrown into the game, given the option to select only the first mission.
No intro, no frills.
Scenery is recycled in places, borrowing from earlier games, especially court scenes.
Theres no evidence gathering before the first trial youre straight into the action.
Winston Payne is back for the first case, sporting long hair and an aweful mustard yellow jacket.
If possible, he actually looks more silly than he first did.
The courtroom itself seems to have some new dark wood added.
Nice, but its so last year… Apollo Justiceseems a bit more abstract and bizarre thanPhoenix Wrighttitles previous, though not by much.
Instead of a spirit medium travelling with you, this time theres a girl magician.
The examine item feature is also retained from previous games and is well used.
Other new features include animated sequences where previously, still art was used to portray scenes.
This works especially well in the third case during a rock concert.
This isnt made entirely easy for you, and the challenge is a welcome addition to the game.
The rich selection of colourful characters will leave you feeling welcomed to their world and willing to play again.
Once you work out whats going on and progress though, the moment is forgotten.
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney is a very decent third sequel to the excellent Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney.
Drop your frag cannon and get the gavel out, because its objection time once more!
A definate thumbs up from this girl gamer.
Rating:
4 out of 5
