Video games developer and publisher Capcom has sent word that their latest iteration in highly popular courtroom drama series, Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney will be out in North America in early 2008. The game is the fourth title in the series and the first one to be designed specially for the Nintendo DS.
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney sees a change of direction for the story line as new defense attorney Apollo Justice and a host of new characters have been introduced in this game. Gamers play as Apollo Justice, who goes to crime scenes, questions key witnesses and collects vital evidence before stepping into the courtroom to prove his clients’ innocence. The flamboyant prosecutor Klavier Gavin also features in the game.
Features of Apollo Justice Ace Attorney:
- Investigation phase – survey crime scenes, interview witnesses and gather evidence that will be used in court
Court phase – present findings from the investigation to support your case, listen to testimonies and examine witnesses
- Apollo Justice: the new main character who leads the series into a new chapter
Klavier Gavin: in addition to being a top prosecutor, Klavier is also the lead singer in a highly successful rock band who brings his star qualities into the courtroom
Kristoph Gavin: the coolest character on the judicial circuit, and Apollo’s mentor. His cool headed thinking means he always provides his clients with the best defense
Trucy : The mysterious magician Trucy started working with Apollo after a chance encounter.
The Ace Attorney games have always done well in the western world as well as in Japan. As for Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney, we will have to wait for early 2008 to see how the gamers in North America like the game.