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| From: Capcom
Category: Video Games
Buy New: $35.96
New (10) Used (7) from $30.75
Avg. Customer Rating:  26 reviews
Sales Rank: 2248
Platform: Nintendo Ds
ESRB: Teen
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 12 - 20 years
Operating System: Nintendo DS
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0 x 0
MPN: 32010
UPC: 013388320103
EAN: 0013388320103
ASIN: B000Q6J51S
Release Date: October 23, 2007
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Condition: BRAND NEW, FACTORY SEALED, WE GUARANTEE OUR PRODUCTS, SHIPS SAME OR NEXT DAY
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More of the same (and thats a GREAT thing). January 13, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
If you've never played a Phoenix Wright game before, I suggest you start with the first one if possible, and works forward to this. I say that because the story is kind of a wrap up to the series, and its more enjoyable if you know what all happened in the previous two games.
For those not in the know, you play a defense attorney in murder cases and you spend half the "game" investigating, and the other half in the courtroom defending.
I say "game" cause its more of a choose your own adventure book/point and click adventure game hybrid and you spend most of your time reading than doing anything else.
If that sounds incredibly boring to you, well... it very well might be. But I urge one and all to give it a chance anyway because what could be the dullest sounding thing in the world is saved by some of the best writing in video game history.
Simply put, this games script is pheonomenal.
The characters and situations are all interesting, charming, and incredibly funny. There are so many laugh out loud moments in this game whether it be the Canadian Judge who isn't sure how he feels about ANYTHING, or the extremely effeminate but incredibly big and muscular French Chef who constantly refers to himself as a woman, or the always hilarious Larry Butz. So many great parts with Larry, I can't even begin to describe all of them (wait till you see his "art"). You also get references to Midi-Chlorians (Star Wars), celebrity tabloid couples, and that stupid "Milkshake" song.
Don't get me wrong, the game is NOT at all loaded with pop culture references, but there's just enough hidden in there that every one of them takes you by surprise and makes you burst out laughing.
I don't know who's responsible for the script, whether the Japanese original has all this or if it was just the work of an INCREDIBLE localization team, but I can say without hesitation that this particular game is by a HUGE margin the funniest one of the three. And those other two games were riots.
All of it makes for one heck of a great read.
If you're looking for a game with action, there's always Contra 4. If you're looking for something thats nice to relax to and will make you laugh out loud, Phoenix Wright is your man.
Speechless December 31, 2007
The whole series was unbelievable. I will miss it so much, but still craving for the fourth game. The final case in this game was the most suspenseful of all. I defiantly recommend this series to your DS game library for it is one of the finest!
From a Mom's perspective December 16, 2007
22 out of 23 found this review helpful
I am actually reviewing the whole Phoenix Wright series here. My son loves these games and I have to say they are the most involved and interesting games I've seen yet. He'll spend hours going over 'cases' and has even gone online to research law. It's sparked his interest in having a career in the criminal justice field as well. I can hear him saying "object" into the mic on the DS sometimes! I've taken a look at the game myself and really think the graphics are sharp and characters well developed. He'll also listen to just the music sometimes as well. If your child is interested in law, or if you want something more than the usual video game, this may be it. Very clever and I think it's a great mind-expander!
Same graphics, same sounds... December 11, 2007
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
Nothing has changed. If you've played 1 & 2, you've seen it all already. When a company like Capcom can blatantly use rehashed graphics, sounds & music and still make a game that, IMHO, is one of the most entertaining experiences ever on the DS, that tells you what a great writing team they have at the helm. Puns, name play & inside jokes galore. I'm not even going to mention the French chef.
I'm sorry to hear that this is the end of the "Phoenix Wright" series, but I have faith that the new group coming in No. 4 will be a host of all new characters to warm, entertain, enlighten and annoy the living hell out of us for years to come. Long live Phoenix Wright!
Phoenix's Last Stand December 6, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
First off, let me start by saying how much I love Phoenix Wright -- and not just the series, but the character as well. He's somehow wormed his way into my affections and I love him to death; I'm so very sad that this is his last hurrah.
And what a hurrah it is. Filled with long (long, long) cases, this game is no light-weight. It's overflowing with storylines and plots which are much more personal than any other case before, except for maybe the Edgeworth case.
You learn about Phoenix; you learn about Mia; you learn about Mia and Maya's mysterious mother. All secrets are told, here in this last, epic game. You get to play, for the first time, as other people -- both Mia and Edgeworth (though his playability is limited)! Mia, I had expected, but Edgeworth? Now that was pretty awesome!
The storylines are very twisted; so complex and well-thought out! There are 5 cases this time around, though still no special DS case like Ace Attorney gave us. While this may be disappointing to some, I found that I could really care less.
Some old characters reappear, though many of them are new. They're just as lively and unique as the others, however, so you have nothing to fear.
The game is relatively the same in general, however. It still has the same flaws, in that it's pretty easy to get stuck and not know where to go from a certain point. If you're stubborn like me, and refuse to look up for a guide, then you may be messing around for a long time.
Also, there's the old grudge of sometimes presenting the wrong piece at the wrong time, despite knowing what you want to say. Yes, it's annoying. Yes, it can suck. Yes, it can make you want to pound your DS into the floor, or something of the like.
The cases, as I mentioned before, take on a much more personal meaning to Phoenix this time around. Like in Ace Attorney, where the evidence in the first case comes back to haunt Phoenix in the second, three of these cases are connected and linked. It makes for a very interesting story altogether and keeps you pulled in more, I think.
In all, this game was great. I played it happily and sadly, knowing it was the last game with Phoenix as its protagonist. If you've played any of the other two games, you should DEFINITELY purchase this one as well. It follows the same guidelines, but doesn't just bring new cases to the table. It really gives you a feel for the characters you've gotten to know and love over the past two games.
Give it a shot; this game deserves at least that much, if not your total adoration.
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