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Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy

The Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy garners mostly positive reviews for its engrossing story, humorous dialogue, and fresh gameplay twists like Apollo’s lie-spotting and Athena’s mind-reading. While some argue it falls short of the original Phoenix Wright trilogy and highlights quality inconsistencies between games, the HD visuals, bonus content, and overall engaging experience make it a worthwhile adventure for both series veterans and newcomers seeking a captivating courtroom drama with a unique edge.

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Court is back in session with Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy! Featuring three games – Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies, and Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice – join Apollo Justice on his journey to bring order to the courts and bring an end to the dark age of the law!

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76% of scored reviews fell within the range of 80 to 86 / 100

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Lyle Carr (God is a Geek)

January 22, 2024

8.5/10

Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy brings the last three mainline Ace Attorney games to modern consoles, and they’re just as good as ever.

Stephen Tailby (Push Square)

January 22, 2024

8/10

It’s very hard not to love Ace Attorney, and that trend happily continues with the Apollo Justice trilogy. The games themselves are steeped in charm thanks to well-written, melodramatic stories and a great ensemble cast. They’ve been treated with respect, too, with lovely visual improvements and an enjoyable array of extras. While some weak spots here and there are inevitable, and some of the series’ flaws are still present, overall there’s little to object to.

James Mitchell (Press Start)

January 22, 2024

8.5/10

Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy completes the goal of bringing all Ace Attorney games to modern platforms with great ardour. While the three games included are more contentious favourites amongst fans, there’s no doubt that Capcom has put in some great effort in bringing these games up to scratch for modern audiences. So, while the writing is still witty and the narrative mostly enthralling, this collection is also easily the best the series has ever looked and a collection many fans will appreciate.

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Outlet	Author	Score	Date	Quote	Read
But Why Tho?	Abdul Saad	8 / 10	01-22-2024	All in all, the three visual novel games included in the Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy, though not without their flaws, are excellent in their own ways and provide hours of engaging content.	Read review
CGMagazine	Ridge Harripersad	7.5 / 10	01-22-2024	Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy returns in improved resolution, with smoother animations and a consistent 16:9 aspect ratio across the collection.	Read review
Chicas Gamers	Álvaro Bustío	Recommended	01-23-2024	Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy is what many fans have been waiting for since the remastering of the previous trilogy was launched in 2019 and the opportunity for non-Nintendo platform users to enjoy the other three titles in the saga that the game offered us. great developer Shu Takumi. The downside is that, unlike the remastering of Ghost Trick: Ghost Detective, another of its wonders that did arrive in Spanish, this time we have to settle for Shakespeare’s language again, since Spanish has become to be left out of the equation. A real shame, since although Dual Destinies and Spirit of Justice came out in English at the time for Nintendo Switch, Apollo Justice did enjoy a wonderful translation like the other three Nintendo DS titles. I also can’t help but not mention the wonderful crossover of Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, which would have been a magnificent finishing touch as an extra in this edition as a spin off. Despite everything, they are three very good games that are worth playing, and that, despite being in English, fortunately it is not particularly difficult English and quite accessible to any intermediate level speaker of the language. The HD facelift is quite noticeable in the first title, while in the other two it is not appreciated too much.	Read review
COGconnected	Stephan Adamus	82 / 100	01-22-2024	Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy is a fantastic set of 3 Nintendo DS classics. This package contains all of the modernizations and features one could hope for in a collection of older games. But it goes above and beyond with an extensive Museum of archival extras, and an Animation Studio feature. My only complaint is that this second trilogy of Ace Attorney games follows the formula of the original trilogy exactly. If you’re already a fan of the Ace Attorney games this collection is a must-own.	Read review
Cultured Vultures	Jimmy Donnellan	8 / 10	01-22-2024	While the games themselves may vary in quality, Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy still presents a pretty solid case for purchase.	Read review
Game Informer	Charles Harte	8.5 / 10	01-22-2024	Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy succeeds with everything it sets out to do, bringing three great games to modern consoles in their most approachable forms to date. I was fully immersed in its classic courtroom battles in the 80 or so hours it took me to get through all three titles. Even though not every trial is a winner, the majority are, and with a new suite of quality-of-life improvements, it’s never been easier or more enjoyable to experience Apollo Justice’s journey.	Read review
GameGrin	Bex Prouse	7.5 / 10	01-22-2024	While it can be jarring jumping from 2D animation into 3D, all three games tie into each other pretty well and offer a fun experience for both old and new fans.	Read review
GameSpew	Richard Seagrave	8 / 10	01-22-2024	Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy is a bit of a no-brainer for fans of the series – it’s three more solid entries enhanced for modern consoles alongside a wealth of extras and quality of life improvements. What’s not to love? Saying that, however, we’re of the opinion that this offers the weakest selection of games when it comes to the three collections now available. If you’re new to the Ace Attorney series, perhaps start with the Phoenix Wright Trilogy or Great Ace Chronicles, then think about picking this one up.	Read review
GameXplain	Tris Valbuena	Recommended	01-22-2024	Video Review	Read review
GamingBolt	Pramath	8 / 10	01-22-2024	Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy is a great modern re-release of the later half of the original Ace Attorney series. The narrative and gameplay choices in these games make them well worth playing, and the bonuses and QoL features included make these the definitive way to play these games. With the entire series now available on modern hardware, hopefully an Ace Attorney 7 is right around the corner.	Read review
GamingTrend	David Flynn	80 / 100	01-22-2024	Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy only makes minor improvements to the three games it compiles, but the extras are well worth it for any fan to see. Some textures are still low resolution and the game is still capped at 30 fps across the board, but these are three fantastic games full of humor, drama, and heart.	Read review
GBAtemp	Prans Dunn	8.3 / 10	01-22-2024	Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy provides a significant glow-up to each of its entries, making this remastered collection the definitive way to (re)experience the courtroom battles of Apollo Justice, Phoenix Wright, and Athena Cykes.	Read review
Generación Xbox	Nelson Flores	8.5 / 10	01-22-2024	Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy is a worthwhile collection in many ways, length, quality animations, outstanding story and all the bonus content it includes. Rarely do you see collections like this, which include a proper treatment of their titles, an excellent graphical improvement and extra content that never hurts to preserve the legacy that these titles represent their followers.	Read review
God is a Geek	Lyle Carr	8.5 / 10	01-22-2024	Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy brings the last three mainline Ace Attorney games to modern consoles, and they’re just as good as ever.	Read review
Hobby Consolas	Javier Escribano	85 / 100	01-22-2024	Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy is a very good compilation of Ace Attorney games 4, 5, and 6 (also featuring Phoenix Wright), with improvements that weren’t in the previous remastered trilogy. That said, all the games in the series are almost identical: to find out if you like them, try the first ones first and then finish the story with this one.	Read review
Metro GameCentral	GameCentral	8 / 10	01-23-2024	An excellent set of remasters that bring the remaining three mainline Ace Attorney games to modern formats, along with a suite of extras and some effective visual updates.	Read review
Nintendo Life	Kate Gray	9 / 10	01-22-2024	We genuinely can’t believe how lucky we are that these games exist, let alone that they’ve been lovingly polished up for the Switch. This is some of the best writing you’ll find on the console, and it’s a steal for all three games plus extras. A couple of bumps here and there are to be expected with such a wealth of content (three games, DLC, and extras), but they barely leave a dent on the brilliance of this well-written and beautifully illustrated trilogy.	Read review
NintendoWorldReport	Jordan Rudek	9 / 10	01-22-2024	If you already finished the Phoenix trilogy and have been eager for more, don’t hesitate to dive into the Apollo trilogy. For some, the petition to get the two Ace Attorney Investigations titles and the Phoenix Wright crossover with Professor Layton will now begin in earnest. For me, I’m still trying to find times in my everyday life where I can shout “OBJECTION!”.	Read review
PlayStation LifeStyle	Shaan Joshi	8 / 10	01-22-2024	If there’s one criticism I think will be levied against this new collection of games, it’s that, at the end of the day, it’s simply more of the same. Series diehards and more casual fans will undoubtedly find a lot to like here, and I certainly hope it’s a sign that we’ll be seeing much more of the Ace Attorney franchise in the coming years. For those who weren’t sold on the original trio of Phoenix Wright games, this second collection won’t do much to sway your opinion.	Read review
PlayStation Universe	Joe Richards	9 / 10	01-22-2024	Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy sets the gold standard for game compilations going forward as it brings all three of these well-loved titles under a single banner. Both newcomers and veterans have every reason to keep their eyes on this trilogy; with a bounty of extra features to dive into, this is far more than just a port of three visual novel adventures. This is a love-letter to the Ace Attorney community that should be enjoyed by all.	Read review
Press Start	James Mitchell	8.5 / 10	01-22-2024	Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy completes the goal of bringing all Ace Attorney games to modern platforms with great ardour. While the three games included are more contentious favourites amongst fans, there’s no doubt that Capcom has put in some great effort in bringing these games up to scratch for modern audiences. So, while the writing is still witty and the narrative mostly enthralling, this collection is also easily the best the series has ever looked and a collection many fans will appreciate.	Read review
Prima Games	Daphne Fama	7 / 10	01-22-2024	The Apollo Justice Trilogy is perfect for those who’ve never played the game but enjoy lighthearted puzzle games.	Read review
PSX Brasil	Unknown	85 / 100	01-22-2024	Quote not yet available	Read review
Push Square	Stephen Tailby	8 / 10	01-22-2024	It’s very hard not to love Ace Attorney, and that trend happily continues with the Apollo Justice trilogy. The games themselves are steeped in charm thanks to well-written, melodramatic stories and a great ensemble cast. They’ve been treated with respect, too, with lovely visual improvements and an enjoyable array of extras. While some weak spots here and there are inevitable, and some of the series’ flaws are still present, overall there’s little to object to.	Read review
Rock, Paper, Shotgun	Katharine Castle	Recommended	01-22-2024	Definitely the lesser trilogy in Capcom’s long-standing lawyer ’em up series, but among the gimmicks and gadgetry there are still plenty of highlights to be found here, and Spirit Of Justice is up there with Ace Attorney’s best.	Read review
Shacknews	Josh Broadwell	8 / 10	01-22-2024	The three latter Ace Attorney games are certainly uneven, and the first two never quite reach the level of narrative power, or even general coherence, of the original trilogy. However, they do challenge the idea of what an Ace Attorney game can be and introduce some memorable characters in the process. Dual Destinies might be the sour one of the bunch, but Capcom wins the case of Apollo Justice v. the test of time.	Read review
Siliconera	Stephanie Liu	8 / 10	01-22-2024	The Apollo Justice trilogy comprises of three excellent ports, but the compilation highlights existing issues with the games in a way that make it difficult to forget about.	Read review
TechRaptor	Erren Van Duine	8 / 10	01-24-2024	Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy is here for the modern age, and although not perfect, it’s an accessible way to experience the series for years to come.	Read review
The Games Machine	Stefano Calzati	8.5 / 10	01-22-2024	Quote not yet available	Read review
VGC	Chris Scullion	4 / 5 stars	01-22-2024	A solid collection of three brilliant visual novels, this Apollo Justice collection may not offer a lot more than HD-friendly versions of the handheld originals, but the quality of the source material means that’s enough to entertain regardless.	Read review
Video Chums	Mary Billington	9.1 / 10	01-22-2024	Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy contains an awesome collection of some of the most varied and bizarre cases in the whole franchise complete with bonuses for diehard fans and plenty of quality-of-life improvements. This is a collection that mystery fans cannot miss!	Read review
VideoGamer	Jack Webb	6 / 10	01-22-2024	Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy is the best and most convenient way to experience three hilarious gems from the series with enhanced visuals.	Read review
WayTooManyGames	Leonardo Faria	8.5 / 10	01-22-2024	Those games, just like other Ace Attorney titles, are more than simply excellent visual novels. They are absolutely ridiculous stories, almost always engaging, and often times thought-provoking. They are still the best examples of what the genre can achieve, and how easily accessible and entertaining they can be, even for people who aren’t exactly into static, story-based games with little in terms of interactivity.	Read review
Wccftech	Ule Lopez	8 / 10	01-22-2024	The Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy brings some of the most divisive entries in the series with some needed improvements to the aesthetics. While it doesn’t do much to improve on their flaws, it is still the definitive way to experience each of these games and relive the next chapters in the story of the original Ace Attorney trilogy.	Read review
Worth Playing	Chris “Atom” DeAngelus	8 / 10	01-22-2024	Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy is a worthy successor to the Phoenix Wright Trilogy released in 2019. It contains all of the same basic upgrades and improvements, and it finally means that the entire franchise	Read review
Xbox Achievements	Richard Walker	85 / 100	01-22-2024	Like Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy before it, Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy brings together three Nintendo DS and 3DS cult classics, but with a slew of bonus material. Beautifully scaled up to pop on your big TV display rather than the dinky handheld screen, all three games look stunning	Read review

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