The Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy's Release Date arrives this week. Overall, it features all three games from the second Ace Attorney, featuring the new titular character, Apollo. Additionally, the trilogy also features the series' staple characters, like Phoenix Wright and Miles Edgeworth. Overall, the game brings back the same Ace Attorney experience but with new gameplay features, including an episode select feature and more.

Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy Release Date – January 25th, 2024

Apollo Justice, Ace Attorney Trilogy releases on Thursday, January 25th, 2024, for Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, Windows (via Xbox Game Store) and PC (via Steam). The games that come with the Trilogy include:

  • Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney (2008)
  • Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies (2013)
  • Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice (2016)

Overall, the game marks the second trilogy for the series. The Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy, which originally released on mobile devices back in 2012, also featured three games. It later came out for the 3DS in 2014, and consoles in 2019. The three games in that Trilogy include:

  • Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
  • Justice For All
  • Trials and Tribulations

Additionally, the developers even released a collection of their Great Ace Attorney games, set long before the events of the main story. Overall, if you're looking to collect all Phoenix Wright games, these Trilogies offer great value with some other nice additions as well.

Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy Gameplay

Much of the gameplay of the Apollo Justice Trilogy remains the same as the original Ace Attorney experience. In any Ace Attorney game, your usual goal is defending your clients by two means, investigation and trial. During investigations, you search for clues to build up your case and speak to different characters. Some of the actions include finding and examining items, presenting evidence, and visiting different locations.

All the information gained during investigations can be used during the Trial Phase, where you listen to or cross-examine witnesses. Throughout the trial, you need to look for inconsistencies in the testimonies to strengthen your case while presenting the evidence to back you up. Your player has a “health” bar, which technically resembles the Judge's tolerance, or patience. The goal is to keep your health up by consistently providing evidence.

However, if you feel a testimony seems suspect but you lack evidence, the player may also press on the statement. This, in turn, allows the player an opportunity to prove something with the evidence they've gained.

Apollo Justice added new features to the series, including a new Perceive System, which allowed you to find irregularities in the witnesses' movements. Overall, this gave the player more ways to discover inconsistencies in the testimonies. Additionally, Apollo Justice added a Crime Recreation Mode, which allowed players to explore a recreation of a crime scene. This is somewhat similar to Little Thief from the Ace Attorney Investigations games featuring Miles Edgeworth.

The Trilogy adds even more gameplay features that expand upon the experience.

  • The Select an Episode Feature lets you play any episode from any game you want.
    • Additionally, you can select any chapter from any episode, too.
  • Story Mode Difficulty – makes the game much easier for those who just want to experience the story.
    • Clues become more easily identifiable, and the game helps you know when you should present evidence.
  • DLC Episodes and Costumes from Dual Destinies and Spirit of Justice:
    • Turnabout Reclaimed
    • Turnabout Time Traveler

Furthermore, the new Museum lets you explore different bonus features in the game. It includes several different locations, such as the Orchestra Hall, where you listen to tracks from the games, including new orchestrated versions. Additionally, the Art Library lets you see concept art, which you unlock by progressing through the games.

Lastly, the new Animation Studio lets you create your own little Ace Attorney cutscenes, with character animations, location backgrounds, and more. Overall, the same Apollo Justice Gameplay experience remains in the trilogy, but with a few new goodies.

Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy Story

Overall, the entire trilogy features 17 cases. You have five from each game, and two of the bonus episodes.

In Apollo Justice, you play as the titular character, defending clients in court. Taking place seven years after Trials and Tribulations, Phoenix Wright has been stripped of his badge, but he takes Apollo on as an apprentice. Along with Phoenix's adopted daughter, Trucy, the two work together to solve more cases. While you continue to defend your clients, the overarching story of Phoenix's ban subtly continues, but we'll let you discover that on your own.

Dual Destinies takes the Ace Attorney to a slightly darker tone. The justice system has entered an era of false charges, all in connection to Phoenix's disbarment. In this game, you control Phoenix, Apollo, and new attorney Athena Cykes. Together, the trio of lawyers plan to root out the corruption thats taking over the courtroom.

Lastly, Spirit of Justice splits the characters up. While Phoenix travels to the Kingdom of Khura'in to tackle a tough case, Apollo and Athena try to handle things on their own back at the Wright Agency. The story is split into two main sections that slowly intertwine over time, creating for a pretty interesting plot.

The Ace Attorney games are always known for their eccentric characters, many which return for the Trilogy. This includes beloved characters like Miles Edgeworth, Klavier Gavin, and Simon Blackquill. Overall, the game intrigues you from both its story and its colorful cast.

We look forward to the release of the Apollo Justice Ace Attorney Trilogy! For more gaming news, visit ClutchPoints.