![]() ![]() Unfortunately, the most important characters seem to have been neglected in the translation to 3D. Even stationary animations like looking around, sighing and crying are incredibly smooth, and bring the characters to life like never before, while still staying true to the original anime art style.ĭual Destinies utilizes the system’s 3D feature in some interesting ways.Īt least, this is the case most of the time. After the mostly static animations, the movements from the 3D models are amazing by comparison. ![]() Characters are more animated than ever, with movements that were simply not possible on the older systems. It’s simple enough to fix by just turning the slider down, though. The only time I really had any problem with the game’s use of the system’s stereoscopic 3D was when examining crime scenes, as focusing on both the crime scene and your cursor is next to impossible. At first, I was worried that something would be lost in the translation from 2D to 3D, but after seeing the game in action, those fears have dissipated. Dual Destinies is the first time that the franchise has used 3D models for their characters, as well as some of the environments. The art of the Ace Attorney series has steadily improved since its inception– from the Game Boy Advance graphics of the original three Phoenix Wright games to the sharper imagery of Apollo Justice and the Investigations games on DS. One of the biggest differences that players will notice when starting up the game is the overhauled graphics. Phineas Filch is the highlight of the game’s second case. It’s always great to find different angles to look at a case, and the Mood Matrix does an excellent job of that. They will then need to point out emotions (or the lack thereof) that don’t line up with how a witness ought to be feeling when recalling certain events. The most used feature, though, is Athena’s Mood Matrix, which has players analyze a witness’s testimony against their emotions while delivering said testimony. Apollo returns with his special bracelet, which gives him the ability to spot physical ticks or tells in witnesses when they are trying to hide something. Phoenix can use his mystical magatama to see “Psyche-Locks” on people’s hearts, allowing him to know when someone is guarding some kind of secret. Each lawyer has a special ability that can be used at certain times to coax more information out of witnesses. This is done by pressing witnesses for more information, and presenting evidence that doesn’t line up with what is being said.Īt least, this is how things are usually done, but, when witnesses are being particularly difficult, sometimes more… unconventional measures need to be taken. Here, players will be presented with the prosecution’s theory on how the crimes took place, and will need to refute these claims to exonerate their client. The story then moves to the court portion. The investigation portions have players look around crime scenes for evidence, and interview persons of interest about the crime to try to find out the real nature of each case. The story of each case moves along in two distinct modes: court and investigation. ![]() Joined by his protégé(?), Apollo, and fresh-faced newbie lawyer, Athena Cykes, the team from the Wright Anything Agency will take on several cases to defend their innocent clients, combat a threatening new prosecutor and uncover a years-long conspiracy that has rocked the foundations of the legal system.įrom a gameplay standpoint, very little has changed in this iteration of the series. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies picks up a year after the events of Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney, with Phoenix returning to the courtroom after a long absence. Do the fancy graphics and new characters live up to the franchise’s legacy? Let’s pin on our attorney badges, brush up on our Chords of Steel, stretch those pointing fingers, and find out! ![]() So, here we are again with a new title in the series– this time, the first entry on the 3DS. But you put up with it– the long waits, the uncertain future plans and, yes, even the digital-only release– all for the love of the franchise. Even then, Capcom always seems to jerk you around over whether or not the next game in the series will even be localized (my heart still aches for Ace Attorney Investigations 2). The games tell some great stories, and have lots of fun, lateral thinking puzzles, but you have to wait years between releases. It’s hard being a Phoenix Wright fan sometimes. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies ![]()
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