Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy

I would go to hell and back for the characters in this game.
So well written, fun game mechanics, can replay the game however you want, super funny, 10/10.

Played through all of these games on the Wii, really only got this version to play the DLC case, cause for some reason no amount of homebrew and screwing with files allows me to play the DLC on Wii.
That being said, this is a really fun series, that definitely gets better as it goes on, the first game is sort of lacklustre, but the next two games remove a lot of slow or obtuse features that just generally make them a more enjoyable experience.
For anyone going into this game with no conception of what this is going to be, it's a really fun and sometimes genuinely challenging mystery solving game, with unique and fun characters.

[spoiler] Larry is the best character to ever grace the world of video games. His raw masculine beauty and striking intelligence floor me every time he utters a word. There has never been a more perfect summation of the entirety of human progress and innovation in a character before. He is the Ubermensch of our generation, a deity of our human race, and a symbol of what we should all strive to be in life.

I unknowingly downloaded a "yaoi" VN while getting hit with stray bullets from a teenager's comments regarding Phoenix' age. Said teenager is definitely my favorite character tho. 11/10

This is easily my favorite Visual Novel
Every character is likeable and distinct from another and every episode was a blast to play through, with most of them having pretty surprising twists.
I will be honest sometimes I was stuck at some trials not knowing which evidence contradicts with which testimony but that could just be a skill issue on my side.
If you never played a Visual Novel and want to try one then this is one of the best options out there, because there is also other gameplay than just reading and making decissions.

I picked up the original Phoenix Wright many years ago on the DS, have no idea why as I'd never played anything like it and totally believed it wouldn't be for me.
Snapped it up as soon as I could when it came to PC and slowly working my way through it but each case has been gripping. Definitely worth trying, even if this typically isn't something you'd play... it might surprise.

i usually don't like games where you have to use your brain to play them correctly, but this is an exception.
this game's just charming, good stories and amazing characters. and the soundtrack too is a bop.
if you like catching bad guys and watch them having a mental and physical breakdown on the stand whilst laughing at them, play this

One of my favourite games, but some mechanics are infuriating.

Worth it for the gay attorneys 10/10

Worth every cent I paid. Masterful storytelling, the most compelling visual novel I've played relative to gameplay and story, all tied up with fantastic music and some incredible characters to go along with them. Perfection at it's finest.

this game is so gooodddd only issue i have with it is sometimes the contradictions are super stupid or super vague. also investigations gameplay can be kinda vague at times and super repetitive. but other than that its very fun.

Even though I had already seen a Let's Play of this game, I still bought it and I must say that I don't regret it at all. The Investigation parts can be repetitive and I sometimes looked at a walkthrough for some parts, but the story and characters are great. The gameplay, though always being the same, is fun because of the dialogue.

I may not be Ace, but this game makes me feel hella Attorney




The great cast of characters, whose dynamics with each other I absolutely love, along with the great mysteries being investigated make this trilogy an absolute classic. Now I see why these games are still beloved till this day. This really is some of the best 100+ hours I've been through in recent times, so many damn characters here are favorites now too. I truly have become an Ace Attorney.

im a better man because of this game. i am the best lawyer in the world and i dont even have to eat the evidence.

Its pretty fuckin ridiculous, and not remotely accurate regarding courtroom etiquette, but it's pretty funny.

A classic for a reason. If you enjoy murder mysteries what are you doing GET IT!

All my childhood I could never get my hands on it being in a place where it was just not distributed I am so happy it got rereleased!

Halfway through the second episode of the first game- I already know a bunch, though.

This game is heavily story-focused. Visual novel style gameplay. Cool enough, but definitely not the intended highlight.

If you can't tolerate in-universe systems not making sense at all and chaotic stories that dip into the weirdest possible places, it's not for you.

If you find that stuff absolutely hilarious, you'll be a big fan.
This game has a LOT of big fans.

A fun and funny investigative and court drama game. I'm glad I finally have a chance to play this classic game!

The game is unique in its own way. You can literally count on your fingers how many "Trial" themed games there are. Each character in this game is unique and beautiful. I've never liked visual novels because of their tedious texts, but I was able to take this concept from the deflection.
The characters here are very memorable: Phoenix Wright, Miles Edgeworth, Maya, Mia and Pearl Fey, Franziska von Karma, Dick Gumshoe... and of course, the great coffee drinker Godot!
The music does its job perfectly, it conveys the theme of the trial, investigations, moments of the past, tense moments, and most importantly, the character of the characters.
The sprites themselves are well made, but I would like the animations to be less abrupt.
The plot here is sound, although it sits in some cases.
The mechanics are interesting and memorable, although it's a pity that the AA1-5 mechanics are used only in this case. The only thing that pisses me off is moving between locations.
Bottom line: the game turned out to be very good for a visual novel. The rating is 8.5 out of 10. Shu Takumi decided to create his own Sherlock and he succeeded. Thank you for an interesting game!

Extremely good value for visual novel fans, three absolutely amazing games that go for as low as $15 AUD

One of the best games ever made, great characters, great sense of humour and exciting cases!

This is a great game for lawyers with all of the familiar courtroom shenanigans that you're used to on the job! Including but not limited to:

- Discovery? What's that? Simply introduce new evidence in the middle of witness testimony, who cares?
- Actually, the police are not allowed to inform defense council on any facts of the case. That's right. You hear it for the first time when the trial is argued, like real life.
- Burden of proof? All suspects are guilty until proven innocent. By this, I mean you must accuse another person and prove them guilty without a shadow of a doubt in order to render your client not guilty.
- Every trial is to be finished within 3 days. If the case is isn't finished in 3 days, well then I guess your client's guilty.
- Judges, as expected, have no idea what fingerprints or DNA evidence are.
- Only the prosecution can call witnesses. The defense will just have to do what they can with only the witnesses the prosecutor calls.
- Spirit mediums are real and have credence in common law. However, dead people are only asked who killed them one time, and not on any case you may argue.
- The prosecutor may bring a bullwhip to court and may whip the defense council, the witnesses and the judge without any repercussions. I'm sure you have your own scats from your own time in court.

10/10 games. Very realistic.

Honestly this was the best visual novel I have ever played. Nothing beats Ace Attorney. The characters are so well written, the cases are so mind boggling, and the endings sometimes make you feel like you want to cry because of how good it is. This was such a good purchase like I don't regret paying for this game. Like WHAT?!? The plot twists will literally make your jaw drop 10 times straight. I played this with my older sister and this game made both of us want to keep playing the game on and on. I may have been a little late to the game (Haha little I was like 20 years late or something) but I would definetly replay this game when I feel bored. Thank you Capcom for this masterpiece.

Phoenix and Edgeworth didn't make out but aside from that it's a great game

I love this series because it's both fun and engaging. It has the unique ability to both make you not take it seriously and also keep you hooked in the gameplay and story. Each chapter of each game is very rewarding and every progression is immensely satisfying. Would recommend to anyone!

Just finished the game, and BY GOD IT IS AMAZING. ONE OF THE BEST STORIES, WITH SOME OF THE MOST UNIQUE CHARACTERS AND GAMEPLAY EVER. THIS GAME IS SUCH A GEM. I HAD SUCH A BLAST PLAYING THIS MASTERPIECE AND I URGE ANYONE INTERESTED TO GIVE IT A SHOT, IT'S WORTH IT. ABSOLUTE CINEMA

Incredible trilogy, everything story related is absolutely top notch.
Trials and Tribulations, specially, is hands down one of the greatest games of all time.
OST is good throughout the series, but I definitely prefered the first game on that matter.

The right mix of interactive and visual novel so that the story exposition hooks you but you aren't just reading a book that cost 10 bucks. Also, the music is amazing!

Best story, best trilogy of games. Shu Takumi is the GOAT and it shows through his love writing these games. I love the continuity between cases, the overarching plot, even how it doesn't neglect (most of) it's characters! The first case of each game acts like a tutorial. Even so, you will see the character(s) later. I really never expected the defendant of the second game to come back in the third! I don't know if it was intentional, but the way the trilogy ends makes me think that it was planned from the start because of how well it was constructed, beginning to end.
MAJOR spoilers based on what I mean:
Godot can't see red against white, right? First off, the guy that killed Mia was Redd White, so there's one. Second, blood is red (obviously), but also snow is white. While I'm not familiar with spirit channelling, the whole idea with needing the cold to train - "I need a waterfall to stand under! Preferably a freezing one!" "... Oh... Is that part of your spirit medium training?" "Of course!" (back in Turnabout Goodbyes) - makes it so much cooler that the trilogy ends in the freezing, and snowy cold heights at Hazakura Temple. Speaking of heights, what would you need to cross two very high up areas over a large pit? A bridge, of course. One where a certain person could hypothetically jump into the river below off of. Or one where a certain protagonist crosses it, shaking their fear of heights, to save their frequently-convicted assistant.
There are so many of these connections, it's worth reflecting after you've finished.
In each game, the last case is always the best one in my opinion, and I don't see many arguments saying otherwise. 1-5 is a bit different because it was added to the ds version after the trilogy had been completed, so I don't count it as the last case of the 1st game. I do have a few petty critiques, but they are so minor that I shouldn't have even suggested they exist.
Enjoy this peak game. No wonder it's the best reviewed Cult Classic on Steam (below Papa's Freezeria Deluxe, naturally), ranking 83rd highest rated throughout all games on Steam and the 36th best story rich games.
(btw, I have only played for 45.6hrs because I began watching this game on YouTube until halfway 2-3 before I remembered that I could just buy this game)

this has been such a funny game to play. i love the characters in this game and how they interact with each other. there are some moments where the logical leaps are confusing, but i like the over all flow of the game. this is totally something that i would recommend for others to play.

really silly game !! a classic! its made me laugh a lot and i love the characters they are so goofy and sweet!

this is a very popular game for a reason! if you like any kind of detective games, or games that make you think, you should consider ace attorney!! of course!!

also i love lana and ema lol they remind me of me and my sister :,)

Love this game! It has a lot of interesting cases, some with such great stories and plots that make discovering them truly enjoyable. It’s a perfect choice for anyone who likes detective games. The mechanics are simple but well used, giving you satisfaction when refuting the prosecutors (partly because of their personalities too). The mystery and story also keep you engaged. You can also see how the developers have gained experience in writing new cases throughout the series. I highly recommend everyone give it a try!

I wasn't really big into visual novels, but Ace Attorney? This one got me hooked as early as the second case, but this trilogy really shines in its final cases, especially the ones from T&T which is my favorite one of the three, followed by PW:AA and unfortunately weakest (but still good!) JFA. I love everything in these games, the music, the characters, the vibes, it's all there. One of the best collections ive ever played I gotta say.

8.5/10 Overall

the perfect entry for the series and the genre
the cases get progressively more difficult and rewarding to predict. with the iconic detective vn characters, you'll experience all kinds of emotions throughout your journey and beat the game with no cliffhangers, but enough love to be curious about the Ace Attorney universe

While I did have a lot of fun trying to solve the mysteries introduced upon trying to prove the innocence of my clients...
I think structurally the first game was the best. There were a lot of different cases, and while different, slowly taught us about how the game worked and served as a narrative tool to a certain persecutor's character arc, culminating into the best case of the entire trilogy. And the extra case after the pen-ultimate finale wasn't too bad either, if not just a tad bit too long when thinking back on it. Still, I remember leaving that game plenty satisfied.

What about the other two games of the trilogy? Well...
The third game I like a whole lot more than the second game. It borrows what the player has learned of the characters in the first game, and picks up lost threads that were dropped after the first few cases of the first two games, for a very entertaining finale. What I love is that it doesn't just suddenly drop the last case without any ties to the other cases. There is a looming little character that pops up again and again, getting you to feel really uneasy for when their return is hinted at. The only case that's kind of separate from everything going on, is the third case, which was originally written to appear after the infamous Circus case of the 2nd game.

Before playing the third game, I really felt like it would be better to just play the first one only. The second game was a victim of a really short production period, and it really really shows (example. the Circus case). While with a solid tutorial and a solid true first case, they just feel cut off from the rest of the narrative. The final case is really good and funny, but any kind of character arc resolution feels kind of underwhelming, because of the aforementioned lack of time, and the fact the writer was intoxicated for some part of the process. Listen, I love their writing, especially in Ghost Trick, but please, no more " My teenage angel" characters.

This was my first introduction to the Ace Attorney games and I really enjoyed it. The characters are memorable and interesting, there's some good humour and the cases are really well thought out and designed. I like how each game in the series has slightly different mechanics and mini-games, whether you're dusting for fingerprints or breaking er psyche-locks there's good variety and interest throughout.

Having finished this I immediately purchased another Ace Attorney game, which says it all really.

This game literally drags you in kicking and screaming. When I first played i thought it was kinda boring, but here we are, 4 years into my obsession and and still thinking about those gay lawyers in suits.

This game made me feel like an idiot and like a genius simultaneously and I loved every chaotic minute of it

One of the best stories I've ever experienced in a video game. Ofc, the game's age shows in its lack of quality of life options that become present in later games, and sometimes frustrating mechanics (*ahem ahem Rise From The Ashes ahem ahem*) but the story is absolutely worth it. Even the worst cases are just mid and not actually bad, with the best cases being GOAT status experiences.

The challenges can also be very fun in court. The game gets increasingly creative in their testimonies, and the contradictions are super fun to find, especially starting from Trials and Tribulations.

Overall, great game, but its age shows sometimes.

Everything about this game is amazing, but the stories are what really stand out. It's so very well written, I felt like I could predict what might have happened in each case, but there was always some small detail that completely changed my original theory. The cases are so absurd that it is impossible not to get attached to them.

This is one of the best games of all time. If you like visual novels and a detective story or just plain good storytelling and characters, buy it. Please do. And if you don't, still buy it. The game will make you fall in love with it.

Fun, and intriguing mysteries, absolutely worth playing if you like solving crimes and court room debate. Only wish they added some quality of life features like a fast way to skip dialogue or travel between locations (without having to move to a third location when it doesn't make sense).

Only finished the first title so far but really enjoyed it. Full of fun twists and ahha moments.

This game truly holds a place in my heart even after barely playing it in my youth.

Having just fully completed it and dealing with the most insane evidence connecting I had ever seen, I can safely say it kept my second guessing everything until the end for some of the most heartfelt conclusions.

I only hope to continue this feeling heading into the next trilogy and into the future of the Ace Attorney franchise.

My childhood game. I still remembered when I heard this game from my friends I'm kinda refuse to try it because it sounds like a lawyer mystery game. After I tried and have nothing but fun. The story is amazing & dialogue is hilarious, and almost all the chapter has unexpected ends. Of course, some illogical evidence present/press might be tricky but that just one flaw from many amazing. Highly recommend to everyone.

Great story, great soundtrack (the phone's ringtone was awesome), good gameplay

Good story and game play, if you like the trial style of games, you will like this.

One of my most beloved franchise I've played on the DS. There's some hiccup here and then with some of its cases and characters but ultimately a damn good game and hella fun to replay again after so many years

Been here since the DS, still staying strong. Always found it ironic how I don't like "press A to progress / visual novel" games but then love this series. Anything this game does keeps me hooked. Each episode having exciting stories, the music that serves to hype you up every time you enter the courtroom, characters being able to express their personality through one line of text? Now that's just unbelievable.

Worth the full price.

I now understand why it’s a classic. Many great characters (Godot was amazing) & memorable moments. There are often some clever plot twists with layered writing that peels back as cases progress. Sometimes things are a bit contrived, but overall it’s a good time.

HOWEVER.

stop with the over-reliance on spirit medium characters and summonings. There are many cases that are normal and it’s not driving the plot. But I’m not a fan of the ones that center around Maya’s family plot lines. Just give Phoenix an intuition instead of the green teardrop power. In particular, the last case really was quite silly at the level of suspension of disbelief required for the reveals to make sense.

this game is actually peak fiction. not a single regret in sight

definitely worth the money, especially when on sale

This is a must-play for anyone interested in pursuing any law-adjacent career. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy is a perfect playground for learning the intricacies of the legal field (broadly) and the responsibilities of an attorney (in particular). Those unfamiliar with the law will have a hard time navigating the situations presented, but don't take it as a discouragement: you should still play this game, regardless. While PW: AAT is quite unforgiving to the legally illiterate, it is, bar none, the best vessel for diving deep into jurisprudence; the game is incredibly dense and informative, and, most importantly, fun. There's a reason this is a certified classic.

WARNING: if you are planning on passing Bar, pay close attention when playing. A lot of the questions were based on the material inside this game.