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[jvalioli]

With a Passionate Heart Burning RED!

Name: Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney
Release Date:
Japan - April 2007
America - Feb. 19th 2008
Europe - Possibly March 2008
Price: $29.99
Platform: Nintendo DS
Developer: Capcom
Official Site
-Click on the Dev Blog tab for an interesting read about the decision to bring Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney statewide by Minae Matsukawa, the producer.

There's a Flash demo on the official site: http://www.ace-attorney.com/

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Synopsis
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Rookie defense attorney Apollo Justice has big shoes to fill taking over for the legendary Phoenix Wright. He may be young and inexperienced but Apollo's confident manner, coupled with his unique ability to uncover witnesses' lies by studying their body language will prove invaluable assets as he pleads the case for the defense. But as talented as our hero is, he wouldn't get far without the support of his assistant Trucy, a mysterious female magician and Kristoph Gavin, his ultra-cool mentor whose perfect logic and natural insticts have won him numerous cases and the respect of his colleagues.




Fact Sheet
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• All-new courtroom adventure from the creators of Phoenix Wright™: Ace Attorney™
• 1st fully new title to be developed specifically for the Nintendo DS.
• Classic Ace Attorney gameplay with new modes that let you survey crime scenes, interview witnesses and gather evidence before defending your client in court!
• Microphone can be used to yell “Objection!” and “Hold it!” as you cross examine witnesses
• All new “Crime Recreation Mode” that allows players to reveal hidden clues by re-creating the scene of the crime
• Two distinct gameplay segments:
o Investigation phase – survey crime scenes, interview witnesses and gather evidence that will be used in court
o Court phase – present findings from the investigation to support your case, listen to testimonies and examine witnesses






Characters
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Thunderous Apollo Justice: the new defense attorney who leads the series.

Rockin' Klavier Gavin: in addition to being a top prosecutor, Klavier is also the lead singer in a highly successful rock band who brings his star qualities into the courtroom.

Gentlemanly Kristoph Gavin: the coolest character on the judicial circuit, and Apollo’s mentor. His cool headed thinking means he always provides his clients with the best defense.

Magical Trucy: The mysterious magician Trucy started working with Apollo after a chance encounter.

Legendary Phoenix Wright: the defense attorney from the previous Ace Attorney arc. What is the story behind his mysterious change?





Reviews
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Famitsu: 9/9/9/9 (36/40)
Game Informer: 8/8.5
1up: 8.5
IGN: 8.3


Official Trailer
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http://www.gametrailers.com/player/26642.html




Screenshots
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Other Notes
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Series order for newcomers:
Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney($29.99)---> Hard to find!
Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney: Justice For All($13.99)
Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney: Trials and Tribulations($18.99)
Apollo Justice Ace Attorney

 

[grandjedi6]

Already bought from Amazon

 

[TheCardPlayer]

My most hyped game this month. My favorite series on the DS and one of the best series I've ever played. Too bad Gyakuten Saiban 5 is too far away for me.

 

[kiryogi]

Preordered it as soon as it was available! I can't wait. Although, I played it only 6 months ago, still feels a little too early for another AA. No matter!

 

[supercake]

WHHHAATTTTTTT! That last guy is Phoenix?! I always assumed it was just a guy from the first defense case!

My mind has been blown! :lol

Ah, well I wasn't happy with PW3's ending, so I hope 4 will clear things up.

 

[NekoFever]

I've got my preorder in, and I'm rushing to finish PW3 in time. I loved the DS features in the final case of the first game so I'm well up for this one

 

[A Human Becoming]

I feel really unsure about this title, especially from GAF impressions. I'll stay mildly optimistic since I loved the first three.

 

[Tutomos]

WHHHAATTTTTTT! That last guy is Phoenix?! I always assumed it was just a guy from the first defense case!

My mind has been blown! :lol

Ah, well I wasn't happy with PW3's ending, so I hope 4 will clear things up.

Dude, that's Phoenix and he is a lot cooler in Apollo Justice.

But the thing is they won't clear anything up. It's a brand new story and focus.

 

[jvalioli]

Official Site
-Click on the Dev Blog tab for an interesting read about the decision to bring Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney statewide by Minae Matsukawa, the producer.

This is sort of hidden in the OP, but everyone should check this out. There is some really cool insight into the American version of the games, including how voice actors were chosen.

 

[Hitman]

Whats the gameplay like in these Ace Attorny games?

 

[Jocchan]

Preordered as soon as it got listed on Play Asia

 

[solid2snake]

Achtung, baby!

 

[grandjedi6]

Whats the gameplay like in these Ace Attorny games?

Point and Click investigation with dynamic option choosing in Court battles. You really have to try it to get it, especially since the story is a big part of the game's appeal.

 

[Edag Plata]

I feel really unsure about this title, especially from GAF impressions. I'll stay mildly optimistic since I loved the first three.

Yeah, I didn't hear great things about this series from GAF so I'm kind of worried. I mean, I still want it, but I'm crossing my fingers. Capcom always floods us with series they make that take off and then they just come crashing down fast. I hope that isn't the case here like it was with Viewtiful Joe. What a sad story that series was.

 

[Stocka]

A March release in Europe when a PW3 release date still hasn't been announced? :S

 

[SS4Gogita]

Man, I won't have any money for this

 

[ZealousD]

hope that isn't the case here like it was with Viewtiful Joe. What a sad story that series was.

Series? I don't know what you were talking about. There was only one Viewtiful Joe game.

 

[grandjedi6]

I feel really unsure about this title, especially from GAF impressions. I'll stay mildly optimistic since I loved the first three.

I'm crossing my fingers that Japan GAF is being crazy like they were with their Phantom Hourglass impressions or Eureka Seven love

 

[Jocchan]

Whats the gameplay like in these Ace Attorny games?

There's a Flash demo on the official site: http://www.ace-attorney.com/

 

[skip]

did Japan GAF not like this one or something? if so, they're weird.

 

[jvalioli]

A March release in Europe when a PW3 release date still hasn't been announced? :S

Yeah, that's the rumor. Hey, Apollo Justice was announced in Europe before it was even announced in America. :lol

 

[Antdogg355]

I will buy this game.

 

[grandjedi6]

did Japan GAF not like this one or something? if so, they're weird.

They complained about the story and characters alot.

Have you played the English version yet?

 

[skip]

yeah, can't say much until review embargo next week...but I really enjoyed it, esp. story and characters.

I'll write a blog if there's time during GDC, after our review goes up.

 

[platypotamus]

Holy shit this snuck up on me. Guess I'll have to factor that into my budget.

 

[chimster]

should I start with the first game?

 

[thefro]

yeah, can't say much until review embargo next week...but I really enjoyed it, esp. story and characters.

I'll write a blog if there's time during GDC, after our review goes up.

That's great... sounds like Alexander O. Smith may have saved this one in translation then.

 

[skip]

should I start with the first game?

it's not necessary, but you'll lose *some* emotional attachment to the main story arc.

 

[Opus Angelorum]

should I start with the first game?

I asked this a few weeks back, the answer was a definite yes.

It's hard to find though.

 

[solid2snake]

A March release in Europe when a PW3 release date still hasn't been announced? :S

import it ryo!

 

[Relaxed Muscle]

should I start with the first game?

Fuck,yeah

The first one still has the best case.*

*Statement on-hold until NOE bring me the third one.

 

[chimster]

I asked this a few weeks back, the answer was a definite yes.

It's hard to find though.

Thanks for the answer, going to try to ebay it or something.

 

[Opus Angelorum]

Thanks for the answer, going to try to ebay it or something.

Welcome.

I'm currently bidding on ebay for a used copy. I've seen a few new copies, but the prices are crazy.

 

[Ike]

I have this reserved and paid off for next week but I really still need to beat PW3. I haven't even beat the 2nd case yet. :lol

 

[jvalioli]

You could also import the first game, though a used copy on eBay is cheaper.

 

[Ninja Kn1ght]

I ordered this ages ago. Can't wait.

 

[zoku88]

Let's hope that there won't be any glaring grammatical errors this time around :-/

EDIT: Is the flash demo teh same as the jpn one?

 

[jasonng]

WHHHAATTTTTTT! That last guy is Phoenix?! I always assumed it was just a guy from the first defense case!

My mind has been blown! :lol

Spoiler

Yup, he is. You're defending him in the very first case of the game.

 

[Ramenman]

There's a Flash demo on the official site: http://www.ace-attorney.com/

Though it only demoes the Trial part of the game. You'll not spend all your time in a courtroom.

Fuck,yeah

The first one still has the best case.*

What ?! How do you...

*Statement on-hold until NOE bring me the third one.

... Oh well, I see

 

[iapetus]

Fuck,yeah

The first one still has the best case.*

*Statement on-hold until NOE bring me the third one.

Screw NOE. VGP are your friends. As are Movietyme.

 

[ZealousD]

I asked this a few weeks back, the answer was a definite yes.

It's hard to find though.

I've missed out on the series since I just got a DS, but I really don't feel like going back and buying 3 games before this one.

They keep talking about how it's a brand new saga, so it shouldn't be that important, should it?

 

[DiddyBop]

i cannot wait for this game. need to get this and Layton.

 

[dr3upmushroom]

I asked this a few weeks back, the answer was a definite yes.

It's hard to find though.

?? I always see copies of the first two games at Gamestop.

 

[cvxfreak]

Will order from Play-Asia.

 

[zenbot]

I've preordered it with Play-Asia, for about AUD 35. Meanwhile, Trials and Tribulations isn't set for an Australian release till late April, and will almost certainly be AUD 70 when it hits. What is wrong with the Australian videogame retail industry?

 

[viciouskillersquirrel]

I preordered it this morning from Play-Asia, along with a copy of Ouendan 2. So hyped.

 

[viciouskillersquirrel]

I've preordered it with Play-Asia, for about AUD 35. Meanwhile, Trials and Tribulations isn't set for an Australian release till late April, and will almost certainly be AUD 70 when it hits. What is wrong with the Australian videogame retail industry?

Marketing. Thanks to the ridiculous PAL-tax we always seem to pay, people have come to expect video games to be expensive. When you consider that we pay AU$100+ for new console games, AU$70 for a handheld seems positively cheap by comparison.

I love region-free handhelds.

 

[Blackace]

Next tuesday! here we come!!

 

[jasonng]

I've missed out on the series since I just got a DS, but I really don't feel like going back and buying 3 games before this one.

They keep talking about how it's a brand new saga, so it shouldn't be that important, should it?

Coming from a late fan who finished the first three games just a month ago, I'd much rather be in your position and start from the first. Because the way I see it, the fifth game isn't going to be here until sometime next year. So that means I have one game to keep me content until then. You, on the other hand, have four.

 

[thetrin]

I have it preordered in the US. Hopefully it gets to me soon. I have the Japanese special edition:

But I'm still waiting for the US version to actually play through it.

(and yes, the LE is shaped like a briefcase)