CommandThrower
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Alaka-Idon'tbelieveit.
Good to hear! I already have a DS copy, but I might have to buy this on the eShop.
Good to hear! I already have a DS copy, but I might have to buy this on the eShop.
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Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Coming to 3DS eShop in November
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WrenchNinja
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I like Phoenix in this game more than in DD and SoJ.
Damn it looks so good with the upscaled assets.
It already was missing on the trilogy so no surprise.
It already was missing on the trilogy so no surprise.
Sir_Crocodile
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They improved it from mobile to 3ds but from memory there were still missing animation frames. And I just flat out don't like the new sprites, they just look like upscaled filtered versions of the original.
Retro Edge
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Need Gyakuten Kenji 1 & 2.
Herr Starr
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This game wasn't that well received when it was new, but time has been kinder to it. It marks a definite turning point in the series, with a 7-year time shift from the previous games and some dramatic changes to the lives of the main characters. Combined with the new main character who isn't all that fleshed out in this game, it turned out to be too much change for players who wanted more of the characters they knew and love.
Dual Destinies and Spirit of Justice (the fifth and sixth game, respectively) build upon the foundation that Apollo Justice started, and they retroactively improve some of that game's flaws. As such, this game is vital to anyone who plans to play beyond the first three games in the series.
The game's biggest problem is that it has one of the weakest cases in the entire series (though Big Top in the second game is still worse), but on the other hand, it has what is arguably the best opening case in the main series. It also features one of my personal favorite villains.
brickarts295
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Holy Molly $20.
Lord British
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I've been wanting this! Now do Miles Edgeworth 1 & 2.
Agreed, Phoenix right now feels like he is in cryostatis
People like to justify it by saying he had a ton of time to prepare for what goes on in AA4 after the events of AA3, but I don't buy that as a reason for his portrayal in the new games. He still has some of the AA4 tendencies when you're not playing as him, at least. I like that DD and SoJ show that, while mature and respectable on the outside, he's still a sarcastic goof on the inside.
Shotgun Kiss
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$20 is way too much. It's just one game, and I believe the original trilogy launched at $30. This should be between $10 and $15 at the most.
This is still great news though; I'll be buying it once it goes on sale.
This is still great news though; I'll be buying it once it goes on sale.
Shotgun Kiss
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Phoenix's portrayal in AA4 never really bothered me, as I figured he has no reason to be on edge and nervous anymore as he's no longer in scenarios where he's responsible for the lives of innocent people, with his back constantly to the wall in the courtroom. Having no real responsibilities at all likely mellowed him out a lot (that's not to say it wasn't shitty for him though). He may also have developed his seemingly carefree attitude as a coping mechanism for having lost the profession that defined him. Or it could be an act to hide the fact that he had been working to find the truth behind is disbarment for so long.
His portrayal in DD and SoJ kind of bugs me though, as he has two completely separate personalities depending on whether you're playing as him or not. If you're playing as him, he's the same as he was in the original trilogy, but if you're playing as Apollo or Athena, he's a lot more like he was in AA. Either one would be fine, but seeing him shift between the two can be jarring.
Velcro Fly
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I'm buying this for sure. Will never forgive Capcom for how they treat the series here though. It deserves better and so do fans.
TriggerShy
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The trilogy doesn't really answer that, Apollo Justice does, it's just that if you want to get into the series as a whole, the trilogy is great. Apollo Justice is a bit of a shift in the series and the start of it's own trilogy, and games that come after it do summarize important events and characters in the trilogy, but there is only one returning character besides Phoenix in this game so it's relatively self-contained. I say the playing the trilogy is for the best if you want to really appreciate everything, but if you're only interested in Dual Destinies and Spirit of Justice, then Apollo Justice is more important.
Shotgun Kiss
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Actually, there are more than that, although some have only very minor cameos.
Ema, the Judge, Winston Payne, Dick Gumshoe, Mike Meekins, and Director Hickfield (the creepy "doctor").
TriggerShy
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Bah, I don't know why I forgot them, I guess I was only thinking of their importantance in regards to continuity
since Ema mentions knowing Phoenix and shows up fairly often, also I knew about the Judge and Payne but, didn't count them because Judge doesn't really need introductions and Payne a tutorial.(who lacks presence)
JonnyDBrit
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Sweet. Will probably pick it up at some stage.
Though... Switch collection of the series, please? They actually have proper HD versions for tablet devices, so it's doable.
Though... Switch collection of the series, please? They actually have proper HD versions for tablet devices, so it's doable.
Just go with the PW trilogy on eShop. Goes on sale semi-frequently and has the first three games included
This is easily my least favorite thing about DD (haven't played SoJ yet). I honestly wished the new series was only focused on Apollo and only had Phoenix in a mentor role ala Mia cause mentor Phoenix is best Phoenix.
StrikeFirst117
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This is the one out of the main 6 I left out because people were reselling it at stupid prices so I'm more than willing to pay £15-£20.
I might binge the series again when this drops.
I might binge the series again when this drops.
stan423321
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20 sounds better than eBay prices for DS cartridge shippable to here, at least.
Jimnymebob
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This was the only once I've finished (I'm making my way through the trilogy now), and I loved it. I definitely need to play through it again, as I can't remember much of cases 3 & 4. Was it
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? Or was that the same case?
Case 2 and 5 especially were fantastic though.
magicians
the band
Case 2 and 5 especially were fantastic though.
There's only 4 cases. 1 is the poker game, 2 is the hit and run, 3 is the band, and 4 goes pretty bonkers, including the magicians.
purseowner
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No 3D this time round?
Edit: JP PR confirms there is.
Edit: JP PR confirms there is.
Jimnymebob
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Oh, OK. My bad.
I've not played it since it came out. Well, in that case, 2 and 4 are my favourites.
FreedomFighter
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YEEEESSSS!!!!
Guys... I've been wondering how I could play this game! And was wishing for a 3DS port/remake. I purchases my first Ace Attorney game last year when Ace Attorney Trilogy went on sale on the eShop. Loved them! Then purchased Dual Destinies at launch but haven't played it yet because I wanted to play Gyakuten Saiban 4. I thought about just playing Dual Destinies and hoping for the best but I know how interconnected these cases are.
This is great news! I can have Gyakuten Saiban 1 - 6 all on 3DS!
Guys... I've been wondering how I could play this game! And was wishing for a 3DS port/remake. I purchases my first Ace Attorney game last year when Ace Attorney Trilogy went on sale on the eShop. Loved them! Then purchased Dual Destinies at launch but haven't played it yet because I wanted to play Gyakuten Saiban 4. I thought about just playing Dual Destinies and hoping for the best but I know how interconnected these cases are.
This is great news! I can have Gyakuten Saiban 1 - 6 all on 3DS!
Jim_Cacher
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Rugged mentor Phoenix "I've seen some shit" Wright was a unique existence in the franchise and they dialed it back to classic "sweating profusely" Wright in the 3DS games. Kind of a shame, but people were too used to classic Wright I guess.
If this fall goes by with no announcement of GAA 1 and 2 being localized, the dream is dead.
That's the equivalent length of time it took for Dragon Quest VII and VIII.
It wouldn't be the worst. The game is relatively self-contained. The whole trilogy is up on the eShop already though, and Phoenix Wright 1 is probably the best way to go if you're going to play through all of them.
Also AAI please.
Quintin DM
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Hell ya I love Apollo! So in for this.
Now please Capcom, give us the Great Ace Attorney.......
Now please Capcom, give us the Great Ace Attorney.......
GinoFelino
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Soooo..is this one of those things where they want fan's money for the 3ds version first and then they announce the compilation people want on the platform people want it on?
JonnyDBrit
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Possibly. It also means the entirety of the mainline series is on one - and a current, for however many more years - platform. Even if we don't get Switch ports for the time being, that's more ideal for fans and new gamers to get in on the series.
i hope they do this and bring a retail collection on switch so i can finally buy them
Spiritwalker
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Great game, but I played it on DS last year so I probably won't buy this version.
GinoFelino
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I guess so. Backwards compatibility on 3DS sort of negated that need in the first place; the, err, quadrilogy isn't that hard to find as physical DS games
Stranger things have happened in gaming, but chances are slim
It has the best first case in the series, though.
It's just a shame the rest of the game isn't as good.
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