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So stupid

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 13
Date: March 26, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I was looking for a fun investigation game and tried this one. This game is so stupid. Don't even bother. I did try another, "Touch Detective" and although it's probably aimed towards a younger player, it is fun and very cute. The "CSI: Dark Motives" game is fun too. Stay away from Ace Attorney though, it is just absurd.

Just an ok game

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 4
Date: February 08, 2008
Author: Amazon User

The game is kinda slow paced, kinda goes in circles. It was pretty cheap, so I guess it was worth it.

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.

More for anime fans then someone wanting an intricute court environment.

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 4
Date: December 26, 2007
Author: Amazon User

The issue isn't that it's not American enough, it's just you can't really work with much if you want to present evidence that the creators didn't want you to bring to the judge's attention.

Phoenix Wright Justice for All

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 19, 2008
Author: Amazon User

The game starts off fast and fun, but quickly hits a bump by the second case and greatly slows down. A little boring and repetitive after that, but not a bad game overall.

Not as good as the original, but still fun

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 22, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game after playing, and loving the first phoenix wright game, and I'm a little dissapointed. Where the first game was clever and required some thinking, this game is mostly just frusterating. I often find myself having no idea what to do, and just randomly presenting evidence until I find the right item. When I do find the right piece of evidence, it sometimes doesn't make any sense, and there's no way to have known the right thing to do without guessing. That issue aside, it's still a pretty fun game. The new psyche-lock feature adds a new challenge and is very entertaining. The stories are just as ridiculous as before, and I've had a good time playing it. I wouldn't reccomend this game for someone who hasn't played the original phoenix wright, but if you love the series then you'll have a good time.

A good game, but...

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 03, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Before you play this game, I highly recommend attempting to find a copy of the first game. This game DOES explain how the game's court system works, and you get an idea of what happened in the first game, but it's best to play the first game in order to fully appreciate it.
As for the game itself, there are 4 cases instead of 5 in this game- which left me feeling a bit ripped off, as one of the 4 cases is incredibly short, and one does nothing for the story. However, the second case alone makes this game worthwhile(for this price, anyway.)
Even with the lack of a case, and two.. not so good cases, this game is worthwhile to play. It is still fun, and, of course, the cases always leave you guessing until the end. I recommend it, but play the first one first.

Great Concept - Some Minor Problems

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 22 / 26
Date: February 10, 2007
Author: Amazon User

If you enjoy thought-involving puzzle games, Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney - Justice for All might be perfect for you. You have to pay attention to the clues and know when to trip up the witnesses to get to the truth.

First off, understand that this isn't about fast clicking or bright colors. This is a game of patience. There is a LOT of dialogue to page through and read. You have to keep track of the situation that's going on, just like in a case of Law & Order. When did the murder take place? What was located at the crime scene? You get penalized for presenting wrong evidence, and you only get so many failures before the judge gives up on you. You have to pay attention and know what stands out as being wrong.

There are only four cases here, but each one is fairly long - even the first one that helps to train you on how the system works. You start out with amnesia which gives your team excuses to help you out. Of course, it's *really* unbelievable that when you try to tell the judge why you're having problems, he won't even listen! Surely no judge would say "Oh you have amnesia? Too bad, present your case."

There are also situations where it's clear what you *want* to say, but because you're stuck clicking on little icons, you get told that you put in the wrong piece. I don't want to give away game clues of course, but in one early situation you are trying to present evidence that someone was afraid of police. There are two different items that can do this, but only one of them "counts".

It seems unlikely that a real judge would say "Well you didn't wave the right thing at me the first time, so I'm setting a killer free". Other games like Law & Order or CSI handle this quite differently so it's still a puzzle, but not quite as "gamey". I guess what bugs me a bit is that it's *great* that so many people are learning about how the legal system works, it's important that we all understand our rights and our legal protections. But where games like Law & Order help us learn the system and test our intellect, the Ace game is much more random and makes it seem like the court system is incredibly fickle. It seems a real shame that it is missing out on a valuable opportunity. Even young gamers - or maybe most especially young gamers - could really benefit if they did these games well.

I enjoyed this, and I look forward to more sequels. But I really hope they start crafting these to be more realistic - not in a gory way, but in a logical thought process way.

A worthy follow up to a unique game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 5 / 7
Date: January 25, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Last year's surprise hit on the DS, Capcom's Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney provided a unique gaming experience that utilized many of the DS' equally unique features. This sequel, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Justice For All, is pretty much more of the same game, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. If you played the first Phoenix Wright game at any length, then you already know what to expect with Justice For All: engaging characters and a well-weaved storyline involving seperate cases that provide for an entertaining search for truth and justice. Besides Phoenix, there are many returning characters and concepts in this second installment, including a big twist in the game's final twist that is worth the price of admission alone. The gameplay itself is still rewarding and somewhat addictive, but there are a few jarring negatives that stop this sequel from living up to the standards set by the original game. First off, many of the great touch screen features that we saw in the final case of the last game aren't here at all, not to mention that there are no new features of the DS' capabilities either. Also worth noting is that while the first game had moments of rearing it's linear head, Justice For All has more linear moments than one could imagine. Too often must something be done in a case to trigger more events, which in itself is annoying. Besides all the negatives, the game still looks great with crisply drawn animations and wonderful music and sound effects, keeping the first game's top notch presentation intact. All in all, Justice For All isn't a bad game one bit, and in fact it's one of the better third party DS titles to come out in the past few months, but if you've never played the original, you should check that out first before giving Justice For All a final verdict.

Great Mystery Game with Quirky and Fun Characters.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: February 15, 2007
Author: Amazon User

In Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney- Justice For All, Phoenix continues his job as a lawyer and takes on four brand new cases. Many of the older characters from the first game, Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney, are back in this one. This is interesting as many of them are quite funny and likeable despite being borderline insane...Wendy Oldbag comes to mind.

I found Detective Gumshoe to be particularly likeable as he is clearly underpaid, treated badly, is a bit goofy, but has a good heart and wants to do the right thing. He's like a big bear who garnered my sympathies. Every character is distinctive from the next because each person has a lot of dialogue and is developed very well. By the time I saw the credits roll, I was already attached to the characters and their own unique quirks. The large amount of text helps this to be realized as every character has their own story.

This was a very good game from beginning to end. Some parts of the game may come down to trial and error but for the most part it challenges you and requires you to know all the details of what has transpired in the trial. Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney- Justice For All really has its charm and it won me over. The characters are well developed, the script is well written and the cases are interesting and full of depth. The ending has left me wanting a sequel as soon as one can be offered.

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