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Almost but not quite.

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: October 31, 2007
Author: Amazon User

First off, if you liked the first one you can add another star to my rating.

Like the first one it has a good balance of detective work and presenting all the evidence in the court to make your point. The game started off great with the good character art and each story (case) having a semi-depth to it. Though there are only four cases in the game, each cases are pretty long.

My biggest problem of this game was that there are situations that you know what's going on or what happened but the game doesn't let you present the evidence simply because story isn't written that way. What I'm trying to say is that the story is VERY linear. Sometime I needed to press on the 3rd testimony and then press on the 1st testimony to make the suspect talk. Another problem that relates to this is that some points or logic isn't realistic and doesn't make sense at times. By the time I reached the last case it was pretty much the same as the first three cases but only longer and the only motivation I had to finish the game was because "I came this far so might as well tough it out."

It was an interesting game and Pearl was adorable, however I do not want to touch another Phoenix Wright for at least 5 years.

Great game! A worthy sequel!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: February 05, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This second installment of the Phoenix Wright series is better than the first, and the first game was spectacular.

First of all, there are some setbacks. There are only 4 cases in this game (the first game had a bonus case created specifically for the DS). But on the positive side, these cases are all long! In the first game, the first trial was a throwaway case. It was short and just introduced players to the gameplay. In Justice For All, the first case is a full case that will take hours to complete. The second setback is that many of the logic puzzles don't seem as clearcut as the first game. Instead of blowing me away with a "of course! why didn't I think of that," I would kinda just shrug and say "I guess that makes sense." This happens quite a few times, but doesn't ruin the game.

Okay, so what makes this game better than the first is the improved investigation levels. In the first game, players would trudge along and find the missing evidence until it was time to go to trial. In Justice For All, players now have to gather evidence to unlock people's secrets. It brings some of the cool Trial elements to the often tedious Investigation mode.

But more importantly, the last case is truly unique and something I never expected. It takes on a really fresh approach that I loved.

Objection!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: March 16, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game because I thought it would be a fun and mentally challenging game. I never played the original, so I can't compare it to that or really say if its improved in any way. I like that it makes you think like a lawyer would about evidence. Its so fun watching the other lawyer sweat and the witnesses lose their composure when they are caught in lies. I recommend this title to anyone who likes strategic games or games that are not beaten within an hour of game play.

Excellent interactive storytelling

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: April 03, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This is the second game in this series, with some additional features. I found the game as fun and addictive as the first one. Though they have an alternative law system, the story, characters, and dialogue are top notch!

Awesome and Captivating Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: May 11, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game is so much fun! I'm addicted to it after only having it a week. You have to really pay attention to the hints and clues that are given to you in order to use them to get a "not guilty" verdict in court. The game is somewhat difficult in that you have to figure out exactly the right time to present evidence in court or else you are penalized for using the evidence at the wrong time. Getting too many penalties will eventually cause you to lose the case, but no worries, you get to start over from the beginning of the chapter...

Very different, refreshing change from other games

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: May 26, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I love this game. It is unlike any other game I've ever played. It's a defense attorney game and also kind of a mystery game where you have to find evidence and interview people. I can't tell you how much it will be worth your while to buy this game.

LOVE IT!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: June 22, 2007
Author: Amazon User

By lack of knowledge of Phoenix Wright I wound up playing this one first (Am not completing Ace Attorney. All the same i LOVE IT! The game itself requires some patience to a degree as it is a lot of reading (and i know a few people won't play for that reason alone... poor them) But being an avid reader this wasn't a problem for me.

What i like best is as one acquaints themselves with the game the cases get longer and longer. And being the kind of person who has probably an overactive imagination... I sometimes took the cases much too seriously and would get aggravated when stuck.

Nonetheless i beat the game and eventually passed this one on to a friend of mine who likes the court scene herself and instantly fell in love with it. She called me cruel when i made her play the first case through, back when i hadn't finished the 5th case, and had to take it home with me. Should have known she'd get hooked like i did.

So buy and enjoy! You won't regret it!

Not as good as the original

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: June 27, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This is still a great game, but it doesn't quite live up to the original. There are a number of blatantly obvious spelling and grammar errors ("a silver of hope"?) and the puzzles are less intuitive. This is also a much shorter game, as evidenced by the fact that there are only 4 cases as opposed to the first game's 5.

That being said, it still gets a lot of things right. The fun stories and characters of the original are back in full force and the detective work and trials are still a blast. Even though it's been a little tarnished in the second run, Phoenix Wright is still a great game and any fan of the series should pick up this sequel.

Best game ever

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: June 28, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Yes, this is a game where you have to use your noggin' for once. But it's oh, so rewarding as the game progresses, and you get the satisfaction of figuring out the truth. If you own a DS, this is a must-have. Seriously, I mean it. Get it.

one of the best ds games in my opinion

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: June 29, 2007
Author: Amazon User

i liked the first one better as far as storyline goes but justice for all was great as well. now that i've finished them both, i'm itching for the third one which isnt coming out till september. if you don't like reading, this game isnt for you. to me, the reading was not a hassle or anything because it's the basis of the game. the storylines are great. its like watching anime or something. pearls is so cute.

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