No "Objection!" here, this game is awesome.
The presentation has undergone some great changes with Dual Destinies. No longer are we looking at the same old static characters. They move with 3D animations, and look much more fleshed out as a result. The courtroom cutaways remain the same throughout, but look pretty good in 3D – obviously not as good as action games, but whatever. The audio is great, too, with lots of fun voice samples and the kind of music you'd hear on any legal drama. For some reason, L.A. Law just popped into my head…
Even though its replay value is limited once you beat it, and some systems tweaked to make the game easier may irk a few veterans, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Dual Destinies is still one of the best legal wranglings to date. With a spiffy new presentation, solid storytelling and wonderful gameplay additions, it's easily an open-and-shut case. Go get it.
(Review code provided by Capcom.)
Score: 8.5 / 10
