Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (NDS)

Could this be the "definitive" Nintendo game...

Game of the Day

Name: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney

Released: 2005

Developer: Capcom

Platform: Nintendo DS

Courtroom drama had been seen on film and television, but not so much with video games. This one, however, changed all that and it was a wonderful success. In this game, you play as rookie lawyer Phoenix Wright and with the help of your assistant Maya Fey, your aim is to prove the innocence of your clients through the obtaining of evidence and using that and testimonials to find contradictions crucial to your case. What makes this game so good and worthy of being the definitive game is the characterisation of the people involved - they are all well rounded characters with intersecting backstories. But not only that, but despite a lack of action while collecting evidence (the courtroom action however is intense), the foundation for each of these 5 cases is a great and logical plot. Huge credit to the music score as well especially in the courtroom scenes. There's no OBJECTION about it - it all just works and will keep you entertained for hours.