Apollo Justice
A young defense attorney and the game's protagonist. His bracelet helps him perceive subtle nervous habits.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
A | Confirm selections, advance dialogue, and inspect selected objects. |
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B | Cancel or return to the previous menu. |
D-pad | Move the cursor and navigate menus or investigation locations. |
Touch Screen | Select interface elements and interact with investigation objects. |
Control notes
Some courtroom and investigation actions are performed through touch-screen interface commands.
The supplied platform is Nintendo DS; no emulator key mapping is implied.
How it plays
How does Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney play?
Players alternate between investigation phases and courtroom trials. During investigations, Apollo examines locations, questions witnesses, collects evidence, and presents items or profiles to advance each case.
In court, the player presses testimony statements for contradictions, presents matching evidence, and identifies logical inconsistencies. Apollo's bracelet also lets him perceive nervous habits during selected witness testimony. The story progresses through four major cases, with evidence and revelations carrying forward between chapters.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney?
Read every testimony carefully and press statements before presenting evidence. Many contradictions are revealed by details that seem minor rather than by the most obvious statement.
During investigations, examine environments thoroughly, revisit locations after major discoveries, and keep track of which evidence or profiles connect to each witness. Save before difficult testimony when possible, since incorrect penalties reduce the trial life bar.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Trucy Wright
A talented magician who assists Apollo during investigations.
Klavier Gavin
A charismatic prosecutor and guitarist who opposes Apollo in court.
Phoenix Wright
A former defense attorney whose past and present actions shape the central mystery.
Kristoph Gavin
A respected defense attorney whose relationship with Apollo is central to the opening case.
Ema Skye
A forensic investigator who assists with scientific examination in selected investigations.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Press testimony statements to reveal optional dialogue and clues.
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Use the court record descriptions to compare evidence with exact testimony wording.
- 3
In bracelet sequences, watch for unusual movements and examine the highlighted area carefully.
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