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Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy Review: A Nostalgic Trip With Some New Looks

Remastered Compilation Polishes Some Unforgettable Legal Escapades

Naser Nahandian by Naser Nahandian
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The Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy takes us on a zany ride through the legal misadventures of some fan favorite characters. This remastered collection bundles together Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies, and Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice, polishing up the visuals and gameplay for modern platforms.

We catch up with rookie defense attorney Apollo Justice as he teams up with the legendary but disgraced Phoenix Wright himself. Together, they take on a series of off-the-walls murder trials and uncover conspiracies that shake up their legal system. Although his name’s not on the box art, Apollo still plays a central role across all three games as he comes into his own as a lawyer – even if he takes a backseat to Phoenix and other characters at times.

With upgraded graphics, bonus content from the original releases, and some nifty quality-of-life tweaks, this trilogy aims to give new and returning players the definitive versions of these cult classic adventures. So strap in for plenty of finger-pointing, desk-slamming courtroom drama peppered with unpredictable humor. Just don’t expect any of it to resemble real legal work!

A Visual Upgrade That Could Use Some Polish

The Apollo Justice trilogy gets a noticeable graphical face-lift in this remastered collection. The first game, which utilized pixel art on the Nintendo DS, now features smoothed out character models and backgrounds brought up to modern HD resolutions. For the most part, Apollo Justice’s distinctive look carries over well. The exaggerated animations remain charming without losing their punch. However, some visual details don’t completely hide the game’s age, feeling a tad boxy or disjointed in spots.

The 3D visuals of Dual Destinies and Spirit of Justice benefit more from the enhanced resolutions. Jagged edges are buffed out so these already attractive games can better shine. This makes small touches like Athena’s flowing orange hair or courtroom hologram breakdowns pop nicely. Yet outside of resolution, the graphics weren’t altered much. You can still catch the occasional low-polygon model or fuzzy texture that suggests these games originated on underpowered 3DS hardware.

It’s not a deal breaker, but the varied source material highlights how Capcom prioritized convenience over crafting an artistically consistent trilogy. It’s less a full-on remake tuned for modern times and more a practical bundle so fans can conveniently play these games without hunting down older systems. And while that’s still awesome, a little extra visual polish could have better unified the experience.

At the end of the day though, Ace Attorney’s goofy charm stems more from the writing and characters than technical prowess. So series veterans or newcomers curious to give Apollo and friends a spin can rest assured that this trilogy retains the quirky aesthetics fans know and love, even when showing a few rough edges from the past.

More Courtroom Antics With Some Helpful Upgrades

For those unfamiliar with the Ace Attorney formula, these visual novel style adventure games blend point-and-click sleuthing with tense courtroom battles. You’ll spend time interviewing quirky characters and searching crime scenes for clues. Then you put your evidence and reasoning skills to the test, cross-examining witnesses and catching contradictions to convince the jury of your case.

Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy Review

The trilogy doesn’t reinvent that engaging formula but does introduce new mechanics to keep the lawyer antics fresh. Apollo Justice gives the titular rookie attorney a magic bracelet letting him sense nervous tics that expose lies. Dual Destinies lets fellow newcomer Athena Cykes analyze emotions to detect discrepancies between testimony and feelings. And Spirit of Justice draws on Khura’inese spiritualism with special séance visions depicting the victim’s last memories.

These paranormal gimmicks lend an extra dash of spectacle while shaking up the usual flow of trials. The new protagonists also bring welcome energy, like Apollo’s underdog charm as he struggles to fill Phoenix’s shoes. However, the series hallmarks—investigating murder scenes, finding contradictions, yelling “Objection!”—stay comfortingly familiar throughout.

Beyond the reality-bending trials, the trilogy offers meaty replay value for those who wish to experience every twist and turn. The main games provide 4-5 cases each spanning multiple in-game days, totaling over 80 hours of Ace Attorney goodness. Then there’s DLC cases, unlockable outfits, and even the ability to customize scenes with animated character models.

However, the linear stories and static puzzles make repeats a tougher sell for some. That’s where the suite of accessibility options come into play. Auto-advancing text, reviewable dialogue history, and most crucially, a new Story Mode that nudges lost players back on track makes diving back in more enticing since less gets lost in translation.

In the end, the Apollo Justice trilogy brings no huge reinventions yet delivers exactly what fans love – humorous escapades seasoned with supernatural court hijinks. Some divisive experiments do occur, especially in the uneven middle chapter Dual Destinies. But it’s balanced by a greater breadth of content and helpful features catering to both newcomers and longtime fans. So all in all, it’s a solid package celebrating Apollo’s run with memorable moments that withstand the test of time.

Laughs and Drama Through Highs and Lows

While connected by themes of corruption sullying the legal system, the trilogy doesn’t share one overarching story. Each game features several cases tied together by a finale exposing broader threats that raise the stakes. It’s an engaging formula that provides memorable standalone cases while building towards climactic showdowns.

Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy Review

We meet Apollo Justice shortly after Phoenix loses his badge due to forgery. Apollo ropes his disgraced idol into helping unravel the conspiracy behind this injustice over the course of four distinct trials. It’s a strong introduction hampered only by a convoluted final case. Fortunately, Phoenix gradually returns to prominence by Dual Destinies, teaming up with perky magician-in-training Athena Cykes.

Dual Destinies aims to develop Athena alongside Apollo but never quite pulls it off. Her background gets highlighted in the otherwise weak first trial while Apollo lacks meaningful growth until late in the game. The narrative also tries examining erosion of faith in the legal system but fails building consistent themes about this idea. Thankfully, memorable moments get peppered between highs like breaking courtroom rules to save a friend and fun lows like cross-examining a wacky assassin.

Spirit of Justice avoids getting mired in overlap by whisking Phoenix overseas to Khura’in, a country hostile towards defense attorneys. This fish-out-of-water scenario combined with a revolution brewing in the background makes for a thrilling, cohesive ride. New protagonist Rayfa’s snobbish skepticism and the insights into prosecutor Nahyuta’s monk-like mysticism also add substance often lacking elsewhere.

All three games bring Ace Attorney’s signature blend of tension-diffusing jokes and life-or-death stakes. The wackier theatrics stem from the eccentric witnesses and prosecutors who oppose you in court. From rock star klutzes to confectionery swordswomen, defusing their shouty denials amidst the judicial tension makes trials an absolute riot. Juxtaposed drama comes from caring about the sympathetic defendants fighting for innocence. Seeing good people misjudged raises the personal stakes in satisfying ways.

There’s uneven moments but overall the writing charms through high points and lows. The cases tell personal stories about loss and hope while fleshing out a kaleidoscope of gonzo characters worth championing. It culminates in a trilogy celebrating quirky humor and determination triumphing over injustice – hallmarks that give Ace Attorney its soul.

Solid Updates But Lacking Some Polish

Alongside the graphical touch ups, the Apollo Justice trilogy also features tweaked audio plus some platform specific upgrades. The orchestral arrangements shine nicely across the board, capturing those spine-tingling moments when unveiling contradictions. The voice acting holds up better than early 3D graphics, imparting beloved characters with proper eccentric zeal. Phoenix’s impassioned shouts, Edgeworth’s sarcastic barbs – iconic deliveries remain intact.

Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy Review

Less consistent is performance across platforms, an area lacking polish. All versions run at 30 FPS which is understandable for Switch but rougher on PC. And while the Steam version is fine for reading dialogue, the lack of mouse hover support oddly diminishes the point-and-click aspects that define the gameplay. So playing on a controller – either Switch in handheld and docked mode or PC with a gamepad – ends up the most natural fit.

The Steam and console editions share common ground in improved loading over originals to keep the fun flowing. However Switch offers exclusive perks via touch integration for menu navigation and investigating scenes. The handheld screen real estate also feels tailored to digesting text and poking at characters in first person view. Ultimately console edges out PC thanks to tweaks playing into Switch’s hybrid strengths.

In the end, the trilogy’s vibe stems more from writing than tech power so frame rate hiccups don’t ruin enjoyment. Still, seeing variable efforts to modernize based on platform suggests a priority on function over form. So players craving either convenience most of all or pixel perfect performance should temper expectations accordingly. But anyone eager to experience Apollo’s adventures with boosted visuals and audio can rest assured that the core zany excitement shines through.

Laugh It Up and Stand Objection in This Courtroom Trilogy

The Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy may not offer brand new content beyond some fringe bonuses, but provides the best way to experience three memorable lawyer romps. The zany humor, lovable characters, and supernatural feats are as endearing as ever, leveraging cartoonish charm against real emotional stakes. Some dated design seams show and overarching stories occasionally waver alongside uneven pacing. Yet between upgraded presentation and a wealth of helpful features, the essential strengths fans know and love still shine brightly.

Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy Review

For both longtime devotees eager to revisit Apollo’s early exploits as well as curious newcomers seeking offbeat adventures, this trilogy makes an enticing case. Expect a delirious blend of unlikely friendships, flamboyant villains, and metaphysical mysteries as loveable underdogs triumph against the odds. And anticipate plenty of dramatic finger pointing as you shout “Objection!” amidst absurd yet gripping courtroom showdowns.

A few rough edges can’t dampen enjoyment of these enduring classics bundled accessibly together. Between tension-cutting jokes, earth-shaking revelations, and finding hope blooming from despair, the Apollo Justice trilogy is guilty of providing endless grin-inducing escapades no gamer should miss. So whether you want to experience this legal eagle’s rise or aid more Bidwells and Butz, rest assured that justice awaits!

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