Ace Attorney Games Collection
Capcom's courtroom drama saga, beginning with 2001's Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, revolutionized visual novels with dynamic detective work and edge-of-your-seat trials. This anime-inspired franchise blends murder mystery, eccentric characters, and "OBJECTION!"-fueled courtroom battles across 10+ mainline titles.
Signature Gameplay Mechanics
- Cross-Examination: Spot contradictions in witness testimony- Evidence Presentation: "Take That!" moments with decisive proof
- Psyche-Locks: Break witnesses' mental barriers (AJ trilogy)
- Deduction Boards: Reconstruct crime scenes (Investigations)
Series Evolution
- Original Trilogy (2001-04): Phoenix Wright's rise from rookie to legend- Apollo Justice Era (2007-17): New mechanics like Perceive System
- Spin-Offs: Edgeworth Investigations, The Great Ace Attorney
- Modern Entries: Spirit of Justice (2016), Chronicles (2021 remaster)
Cultural Impact
- Popularized legal drama games globally- Inspired real-world law students (Japan Bar Association recognition)
- Featured in Ready Player One's pop culture references
Why It Stands Out
With witty dialogue, memorable "turnabout" moments, and emotional storytelling, Ace Attorney makes courtroom battles feel epic. The 2021 Chronicles localizations finally brought Victorian-era spinoffs westward.🎮All Ace Attorney Retro Games
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
2005
AdventureA courtroom drama visual novel where players assume the role of defense attorney Phoenix Wright, investigating crimes and cross-examining witnesses to prove their clients' innocence.
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Justice for All
2006
AdventureThe second game in the Ace Attorney series puts rookie defense attorney Phoenix Wright through four intense courtroom battles. Featuring new Psyche-Lock mechanics and the debut of prosecutor Franziska von Karma, this installment raises the stakes with higher difficulty cases.
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Trials and Tribulations
2007
AdventureThe third installment in the Ace Attorney series features Phoenix Wright defending clients in dramatic courtroom battles while uncovering dark secrets from his mentor Mia Fey's past.
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney
2007
AdventureApollo Justice: Ace Attorney is a 2007 visual novel adventure game where players assume the role of rookie defense attorney Apollo Justice. Investigate crime scenes, collect evidence, and cross-examine witnesses in dramatic courtroom battles to uncover the truth behind four elaborate cases. Introduces the revolutionary 'Perceive' system to detect witness nervous tells.