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Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Trials and Tribulations
A classic case of it "if it isn't broke, don't fix it", Trials and Tribulations carries on the series' high quality and is a fitting end to the trilogy, but it won't convert anyone waiting for the series to break out of its somewhat rigid menu-driven process of elimination.
The premise may seem downright ridiculous and this is reinforced by the witty, pun-filled dialogue bursting with enough memorable and laugh-out-loud quotes to inflame one's haemorrhoids. The actual cases themselves can, however, be quite sombre and very touching at times – sure, you will laugh, but you may also shed a tear.
It's a 9-flavoured 8, but again the mechanics of the court sequences are often so stupidly frustrating that it would be wrong to mark any higher.
7
Nelvin
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
10
Merrymaus
Is it accurate to the legal justice system? No. Is it insanely charming and fun? Absolutely.
10
JJJAGUAR
Best story on any video game ever. Banger OST, great characters (Godot is a hell of a character).

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Trials and Tribulations

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Oct 23, 2007
Metascore
Generally Favorable
81
User score
Universal Acclaim
9.0
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
81
91% Positive
41 Reviews
9% Mixed
4 Reviews
0% Negative
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Jolt Online Gaming UK
The story is deep and well thought out, the script at times dark, at times humorous, but always entertaining.
89
Games Master UK
The best Ace Attorney game by miles - just play 1 & 2 first! [May 2008, p.89]
User score
Universal Acclaim
9.0
90% Positive
259 Ratings
6% Mixed
17 Ratings
4% Negative
12 Ratings
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Feb 27, 2026
10
Merrymaus
Is it accurate to the legal justice system? No. Is it insanely charming and fun? Absolutely.
Sep 30, 2025
10
JJJAGUAR
Best story on any video game ever. Banger OST, great characters (Godot is a hell of a character).
83
Game Almighty
Although Trials and Tribulations is essentially the same gameplay as the previous games, let’s admit it…the series is innovative. Who would have thought that the courtroom could be entertaining, better yet enjoyable?
80
Gamer.nl
Trials and Tribulations is at the least as good as its predecessor. Although technically nothing has changed, you still get pulled into the game. Gamers with experience in the series will, without a doubt, enjoy Trials and Tribulations.
80
GameDaily
If you like the first two games (even mildly), there's no need to plead a case. Go get it.
75
Deeko
Fans of the game will get it for sure because it successfully continues the overall hilarious plot that makes the series so great and it does bring the trilogy to a close with a nice bang.
60
Edge Magazine
Often you’ll present a piece of evidence on a hunch and find him explaining it far beyond your own understanding. The result is a distance from the story, and a reminder of the paucity of interactivity on offer. [Nov 2007, p.99]
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Jan 7, 2025
10
Andres66
This is my favorite game of all time, this is the definition of how to close a trilogy correctly, it closes every arc of every single character introduced in the first two games, the cases are really solid, even though case 3 is a little let down , but still not bad it has its moments, the last case is still the best in the whole series even after playing the rest of the games, please do yourself a favor and play this, you should probably play the Ace Attorney trilogy since it has upgraded sprites and it is completely necessary to have played both the first game and justice for all, Thank me later!
Jan 4, 2024
10
Juudaii
Que gran franquicia, la verdad me la pasé muy bien pasándome la trilogía original
Mar 17, 2026
7
Nelvin
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
Jun 24, 2022
7
Tobylua
Phoenix Wright Trials and Tribulation on Nintendo 3DS Game Completed : June 6, 2022 Playtime : 41 hrs I am reviewing it from the perspective of someone already completed its 1st and 2nd game. Its episode 1-4 is one of the worst in the series and quite dragging. While the episode 5 were able to deliver through its story idea and where able to connect all together, it wasn’t as exciting as it tries to be. It was definitely not the strongest in the trilogy. The gameplay is just a continuation of its predecessor overall nothing is really new except its sequel.
May 24, 2023
5
Yojimbo2015
Nicely presented text adventure where you play as a defence attorney in a courtroom battle, presenting evidence and cross examining witnesses. An interesting idea, but ultimately it's a bit too prissy and dull.
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SummaryPlayers star as a defense attorney, who must prove a seemingly guilty client's innocence no matter how dire the circumstances may seem. Phoenix faces the toughest prosecutor yet as the mysterious hard-boiled "Godot" tries to take him down at any cost. Players must collect evidence, survey crime scenes, weed through inconsistent testimoni... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
  • Game Boy Advance
  • PC
  • DS
  • Wii
Oct 23, 2007
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