Sunday, March 2, 2008

Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney (Review)

Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney (Nintendo DS)
Rated "T" for "Teen"

Welcome to the world of Ace Attorney’s and the adventures you must endure. You are Apollo Justice, a new young attorney. As Apollo, you must take on cases and find your clients “Not Guilty.” Nothing out of the norm for any attorney, but you are wrapped into the world left by another Ace Attorney.

You won’t be alone. A professional magician, Trucy, joins you and helps you along in your trials. Not only does she provide insight, but she herself is wrapped in the world of that an Ace Attorney traveled.

For those new to being an Ace Attorney, there is a simple equation to how things work. Investigate, go to court, and repeat if needed to get your client off the hook. While the bulk of the story will unravel in the courtroom (new and shiny), but you have to find evidence and talk to those involved in the case outside during your investigations.

Most of the game has remained intact from previous Ace Attorney games. Some new features include FMVs that are used mostly in the beginning of each chapter, but are also sprinkled around in the cases.

Along with FMVs is the inclusion of the 3D aspect. You will be able to look over evidence you find in 3D. That does add a dimension to the game as you may have to look at evidence a little harder to make sense of things. Other senses, other than visual, will be used. And you will also have the opportunity to try your hands with some forensic work thanks to a blast from the past.

Apollo also comes equipped with his own handy powers. His power to Perceive people exposes moments when a witness tenses up on the stand. Perceiving these actions will help bring the truth out of anyone.

As always with this series, story is the main attraction. Sure there are a few new features that help rejuvenate the game, but the story is what you are here for. This one will not disappoint. No, you don’t have to have played the previous Ace Attorney games to know what’s going on, but it does add to the emotion of the game. Pay attention closely because the twists and turns and the twisting of turns that come along as you progress through the game will drop your jaw (especially during the latter half of the game). Never before has the story had such a grip on your attention. If you loved how things wrapped up in the previous titles, I will guarantee that you won’t be disappointed as you finish off Apollo’s trials.

Capcom’s new cast of characters delivers. Fans will flock and enjoy their time spent in court and the package of the game as a whole could pull in new fans and maybe entice them to check out previous Ace Attorney games. It would help them become familiar with who some of the familiar faces are that appear in front of Apollo and Trucy. Especially this guy.

5 out of 5

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