Finally the 4th game in the series was released exclusively for the Nintendo DS. It takes place 7 years after the last game with a new protagonist. Let's take a look:
The Story:
7 years after the last game, Phoenix Wright is no longer a lawyer because of a mysterious case that had him lose his badge. He takes a novice defense lawyer under his wing, who is wondering how his mentor lost his job. The story is of course great, full of memorable characters and interesting twists.
The only downside is that Apollo is too similar to Phoenix personality-wise, despite his interesting past.
8.5/10
The Gameplay:
Using the same engine as the DS remakes of the original trilogy, the game uses the same formula, but this time we get the same touch screen mechanics from the extra case of AA1 DS for the entirety of the game. You examine evidence, dust off fingerprints and find bloodstains using luminol spray.
Aside from that it's still the same basic menu based gameplay.
6.5/10
The Music:
The music is done by various Capcom composers, including Akemi Kimura from "Justice for All" and even the series creator himself Shu Takumi. It's as always great at enhancing every moment in the story.
8/10
The Graphics:
Once again using the same engine and style from the previous games, we have a 2D world filled with great sprite animations that sell the player on the personalities of the characters.
10/10
Overall, Apollo Justice is a sucessful attempt at starting at bringing new life into the main series.
Final Grade: 8/10
All i gotta say is, bring on Dual Destinies Capcom.
