Order! Order in the court! I’m here to present to you yet another ported game. This time we see another DS title come to the iPhone.

Phoenix Wright ($4.99)

Capcom did a pretty good job on the original series, and did not let us down with Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney. For those familiar with the game or just like a good thinking based one, you should consider grabbing a copy of this.

Presentation

Phoenix Wright, an up and coming lawyer is given 5 cases to investigate. Follow his actions as he tries to become more than rookie. The idea that you can choose what to do next brings some freedom to the title. Answer correctly and point out any objections to get some respect.

The whole feel for the game is there. This port has the same graphic and sound styles from the DS. The crazy, and funny cartoonish style of gameplay stands out for casual gamers. Quick thinking and correct judgment skills will guarantee a victory as Wright.

Controls

Since Capcom ported this from the DS, the iDevice’s screen resembles the two DS screens. On the top half you’ll see the action going on, while the lower half holds all your actions and functions. It’s pretty simple to navigate through the menus, just tap and hold and you’ll see more options to access inventory or settings. You’ll notice a HUGE next button to control the dialog.

Gameplay

There’s two modes of play in the game. Investigation and Court. You basically gather evidence and build up a statement to be used in court. Then you present that theory, listen to any testimonies, and try to prove your client innocent. All this works with a couple of correct judgement. Every now and then you’ll get some jokes and laughs to spice up the gameplay and keep it interesting. But the overall outcome depends on how you present evidence and the decisions you make.

Suggestions

When I said Capcomp ported this onto the iPhone, I meant they really ported it. It’s basically the same game, with little changes. Although this isn’t bad, I would have liked to see more from it. At least show that it’s on a touch screen device and not limit how you interact with the game. I also wish there were more than 5 ‘scenes,’ as once you’ve completed them, there really isn’t much to do. Nonetheless it was a good game.

Conclusion

Final thoughts say this was fun to play. Casual gamers should find this one interesting. If you like having to think and make wise judgement, I recommend this to you. However at a 5$, while not bad, maybe it should be a little lower.