Apollo Justice Ace Attorney Hands-On

I can't say I like the look of Phoenix's replacement (the whole front-spike look just doesn't do it for me). And while it's definitely a bummer that Phoenix & co. will be relegated to supporting roles this time around, Apollo Justice (and I thought the name Phoenix Wright sounded ridiculous) looks to be a solid addition to the cult-favorite DS series. Still, Capcom should honestly consider revamping the series, from both a visual and gameplay standpoint (making the game even that much better).

I'm getting it for sure. I love the games even if the gameplay doesn't change. I do agree they should add to the gameplay but it's like watch another show in a series I like

Capcom must be crazy, because they are throwing away one of the most charismatic characters of all time. AND WHAT THE HECK WILL HAPPEN WITH MAYA FEY?!?!?!?! She won't appear in this game, so what happened to her?

We want Phoenix! BOOOoooo everyone else!!

Hopefully, with Phoenix's trilogy completed Capcom will use this opportunity to make a fresh start with the series and introduce some new gameplay features. Just look at the bonus case from the first Phoenix Wright. C'mon fellas, we know the DS is up to it, make the cases deeper!

Oh dont be so scornful, Apollo Justice will be amazing! If you want a real spolier then you'll wanna know that in the last trial in this game there is an actual jury!

Wow I gave up playing the Japan version yesterday so I'll wait for this one XD

why is it that in many games you have to play as the ugly guy?

They got the same look in their eyes when they were green. ^_^

mkoo: What? You want another one? We've pretty much covered everything about Phoenix! We found out about his past (as a child), we will be finding out more about his past when T&T comes out, we found out a whole bunch of stuff about the Fey Family on the 2nd game, we'll be finding out more about Mia in T&T, I mean honestly, that covers pretty much everything about the major characters! If they were to make another Phoenix Wright, it will be average, just like the 2nd game. Why? Because it's just going to be another notch on Phoenix's belt where he just goes through a bunch of trials and all the regular stuff. That's why Capcom decided to make a new one in which we can see what happens in Phoenix's "future" since the present and past for him has already been covered and they can't do anything with him anymore.

mkoo: you never know, Apollo could be a more likeable character. Keep an open mind... that's the only way to have gotten turned on to the Phoenix Wright series in the first place.

I waited so long to play this game in US... now it will happen very soon!!

Yeah man I wanna a Phoenix 4 too man.

Apollo defends Phoenix? talk about SPOILER.. I shouln't read this at all. I dont want Apollo Justice I want Phoenix Wright 4 (like all fans)

Not even announced for the US yet? Amazon.com thinks it comes out Jan 1 '08 in the US...and why not? Isn't it already translated?

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh.... can't wait for this game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Confirmed! Yes! And I too will be importing this like I did with GS2 and 3. Couldn't wait for the US releases. lol

Yay, it's coming out next year. I think im gonna import the EU version if it does come out before the U.S does. Edit: Wtf, they butcherd Minuki's English name.

Just what I needed; I love the series, and a redesign / makeover sounds great. I'm not sure when the original Gyakuten Saiban 3 was released, but I'm sure we'll see a lot of improvement with part four, in many aspects of game-making. Can't wait!

I'm a big Ace Attorney fan. Can't wait for this.

Phoenix Wright was disbarred from law, after being caught using fabricated evidence; he is not an attorney, and therefore cannot defend himself (Wikipedia for the win!).

I don't get it - why doesn't Phoenix just defend himself? He's more than capable enough.. :?

Good enough it being European exclusive, but i want Trials and Tribulations. It has an english language setting though, so i'll just import it from Play-Asia. Apollo doesn't look a patch on Phoenix.

What happened to Trials and Tribulations?

YAY! European Exclusive! But I do hope Americans get this amazing looking game as well because it would be unfair for them to miss out on. Despite that though, Americans will be getting Phoenix Wright 3 very soon this year, where as we Europeans have to wait til next year to get out hands on it:(

is anyone else frustrated by how capcom keeps playing this elusive game with gamers regarding details on the US release???? c'mon capcom -- you know it, we know it, the children know it, its coming to the US, just make it official already so we can go pre-order it!

Oh, wow! Capom is giving us Europeans something first for once!

I would've have thought: Ace Attorney being the main title would've made more sense.

It's a localization of a Japanese game, but it uses the DS features more because this game was actually created for the DS. The three Phoenix Wright games were all originally GBA games, ported across to DS. Although they added the last case to the first game as a DS-specific bonus, it's understandable that they didn't take full advantage of all the DS could do.

Is this a totally new game or an update of a Japanese game? If it is totally new, I hope that they include more DS specific evidence collecting, like in the last case of the first Phoenix Wright game.