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Ace Attorney Spirit of Justice – Entertainment Game Review
Ace Attorney Spirit of Justice is a Entertainment/Roleplaying/Adventure game from CAPCOM Co., Ltd, first launched in 21st September 2017.
It’s rated 12+ and currently has 261+ ratings on the App Store.
What Makes Ace Attorney Spirit of Justice Stand Out
※IMPORTANT※
・Please read the “When Purchasing Content” and "Supported iOS and Devices" sections before purchasing or playing.
== Game Intro ==
There are no "Objections!" to the latest entry in the Ace Attorney series! Join Phoenix Wright and Apollo Justice as they tackle cases at home and abroad!
With a colorful cast of characters, including the return of fan-favorite Maya Fey, this full-length game is packed to the brim with all-new mysteries and unforgettable courtroom drama.
Save your client in Episode 1, then purchase Episodes 2 through 5 of the main story individually or as a set.
◆Point Your Way to Victory◆
Simply tap the screen to play. The intuitive interface includes useful features such as a backlog for you to re-read testimony and story dialogue.
◆Immersive Investigations◆
Freely explore 3D crime scenes for evidence and speak with witnesses for information that you can use in court.
Forensic Investigation Gameplay Returns in 3D!
Forensic scientist Ema Skye is back, and so are her many forensic tests! From fingerprinting to luminol testing, try your hand at discovering clues at the crime scene and on pieces of evidence in 3D!
◆Fast-Paced, Entertaining Trials◆
Dismantle lies and resolve contradictions between witnesses' words and the evidence. It’s going to take a keen eye and an even sharper wit to solve these cases!
Divination Séances
In place of witness testimonies, the Royal Priestess of Khura’in offers the court her divine Insights, which are her interpretations of a victim’s final memories. Find the flaws in her Insights by comparing them to the Séance vision and the evidence, and reveal what really happened!
◆Colorful Cast of Characters◆
Phoenix Wright and his junior lawyers confront an all-new cast of interesting, amusing, and sometimes outrageous characters. Fan favorites also make their return under some unusual circumstances!
◆Surprising Twists◆
Delight in solving the mysteries and smile at the characters' often ridiculous shenanigans. The drama and dialogue will keep you laughing, crying, and guessing until the very end!
◆Lighthearted Additional Content◆
Dress the three protagonists up in costumes and use them in the main game for some unintentionally humorous trials!
In addition, a special episode, “Turnabout Time Traveler”, is also available for purchase. This post-game story features Phoenix’s childhood friend Larry Butz, longtime rival Prosecutor Miles Edgeworth, and former legal assistant Maya Fey. With the gang all together again, you know that mischief and mayhem can’t be far behind!
◆iCloud Support◆
Transfer your save data between multiple iOS devices to play wherever and whenever you want!
※The story in this game is the same as in previous releases.
When Purchasing Content
・Episodes 2 through 5 can be purchased separately or together as a pack (Main Story Set). In the event that the content of your purchases overlap, please be aware that we cannot refund you the difference.
・The “Main Story Set” does not include the Costume Set nor the Special Episode.
Supported iOS and Devices
Please check if your iOS and/or device is supported here:
http://www.us.capcommobile.com/pw6-device-compatibility
※We cannot guarantee that this app will work on any iOS or devices not listed on the site above.
Learn More About "Ace Attorney":
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More Capcom Games:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/developer/capcom/id308807391
This Entertainment game offers engaging gameplay and regular updates for mobile players.
Player Feedback
As a newer release, Ace Attorney Spirit of Justice is building its player community. Early feedback suggests .
Recent Updates & Development
Latest Update: 17th May 2021
Recent improvements include:
・Support added for iOS 9.0 through iOS 14.4.2
Please refer to the official site below for more details:
http://www.us.capcommobile.com/pw6-device-compatibility
・Display issues occuring on certain iOS and devices have been fixed.
Download & Availability
Ace Attorney Spirit of Justice is available through the official App Store for iOS devices.
Get Ace Attorney Spirit of Justice on App Store
Requirements: Requires iPhone 5s / iPad Air / iPad Air (Cellular) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina, Cellular) / iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus / iPad Air 2 / iPad Air 2 (Cellular) / iPad Mini 3 or later.
Compatible with iPhone and iPad devices.
Player Experience Highlights
Community Insight:
Just finished cases 1-5 on iPhone 14 Pro with iOS 18 without any issues.
Phoenix wright in furio tigre outfit, instant 5 stars.
Really convenient for it to be on mobile. But PLEASEEEE reduce the price on case 4, its way too short for 5 bucks. Visual and story was awesome and im happy we didnt get spoiled on the final case. Phenomenal.
We started playing the AA games because we were hoping to kill time with what we thought were cheesy detective games. Now here we are crying over the fate of the Kingdom of Khurain. For those who have played from game one this is the Easter-egg-full, emotional-payoff, legacy-defining game of the series.
All the fun and excitement you come to expect of an AA game with some new twists! A bug appears in the purchase screen. It endlessly circles around in the checking page. Otherwise everything runs well and is very fun.
We had zero problems all the way through this game, and we enjoyed it a lot! No crashing or freezing or anything of the sort. That said, we didnt test out the costume DLC, so we cant speak to whether that part works or not, but we dont think thats a particularly important part of the game anyway. If it matters, we played this on a 7th generation ipad (10.5 inch) fully updated to iOS 14.7.
This game is amazing, costumes actually work, and we actually got all our purchases. Music does not play sometimes but itll start playing after restarting the game. We would buy this game again.
Spirit of Justice is easily one of the best games in the series. Everything about it is full of polish and the special touch that the Ace Attorney series as a whole has. So we highly recommend playing it for that reason, just make sure you play through these in chronological order though, otherwise youll be pretty confused. We just have a couple issues with the port itself overall. One issue that we faced a few times is that when we first loaded a save, the backgrounds would just be completely black. We would either have to enter a new area or reload our save. The other issue we had was that the quick resume feature was like a text box off, so whenever we used it, we would be on a box we already read. This was problematic if we had to load a suspend point right at the start of a cross-examination, since it would play the animation again. However, both of these things arent big issues, and only brought the experience down a little bit. Other than that, this is a fantastic port of a fantastic game, and with the recent closure of the 3DS eShop, this is now the definitive way to play this game.
We bought this game because it said language in Japanese. But in game only English and there is no option to change to Japanese pls fix this.
Cant hear anything unless you are using headphones.
Why bother us with internet check and in app purchases when we bought the game from the App Store.
We were planning on buying some of the other episodes but it doesnt even offer the ones from the game itself. For example, trying to buy Case 2 asks if you want to buy Case 2 from Dual Destinies, not from this game. All of the cases have this issue. Hearing how other buyers arent getting the content they paid for, Im not gonna risk wasting money.
The game keeps crashing . We are using ipad pro ios 14.6.
We cant even start the game up. Please fix this now.
After the newest update, we open it to play, it crashes and leaves the app. Great game and plot twists.
No words can explain the emotions of playing this game. Its truly an experience only those who have played can relate to. The story is full of detective thrills, twist, turns, hope, humor and is thoroughly gripping. The characters are lovable. No game has took us through emotions like this game has. The game is very long. You will have to play it slowly over the course of weeks, months or if you are irregular like us, years. Thanks to the makers for crafting such an amazing experience.
We really love this game. Please keep making more of them. We had so much fun with Dual Destinies and when we saw Spirit of Justice become an app , we downloaded considering we saw it followed the same excellent storyline and graphics of Dual Destinies. There has to be a sequel! We loved meeting the new characters like Rayfa and Nahyuta, and seeing how they become. We also loved Apollos storyline, but it was left at a cliffhanger!! Please Capcom, release the sequel! We would love to solve more cases with this crew , and see Rayfa, Nayhuta, and Apollos story continue . It would be nice to see the same balance of the classic and Kuhrain again and continue the story. We cant believe we beat the game already!! Please continue they are a joy.
Heh, so to all of you considering whether or not you wanna take a chance on a game like this?…we SAY GO FOR IT ALL THE WAY!! We have wanted to play this game for a little bit on our 2DS but its been years since Ive had that one but one day we got curious, what with all the ports from consoles they had on here and hey! There it was! Unfortunately for our poverish self, it cost money. But then by the grace of a deity (or we guess more accurately, our aunty) we received a card and we bought this game along with the others. We will admit, we thought it was all chapters included and whatnot xD but anyway, here we are starting up this game and Im thinking, heh this is pretty good! We actually like it! Well that was our first impression anyway. Fast forward a few months later we got a 50 dollar gift card for Christmas and we finally found the opportunity to get the remaining two chapters that we didnt purchase, via a pack. And man…It was powerful. The third episode? We felt like we were really in the court room deliberating and we spent so much time thinking and getting that satisfying feeling of thinking hey! This piece of evidence conflicts! And while there were easier moments at times? Most of it for us Ill be honest actually took an outside the box approach and we didnt just guess because the penalties felt real, the stakes felt real! We managed to complete all chapters without losing a case (we may or may not have taken advantage of the refreshing point when you close the app) and they were lengthy full of thought and the arguments all followed some logical yet completely groundbreaking trains of thought for the pursuit of justice and truth. Speaking of Justice, one of the main things that changed this from just some lawyer game to something we fell in love with? Well, the characters the storylines the life Outside of the courtroom and the relationship between characters…it made us smile laugh and even sometimes brought us close to tears. Apollo Justice, Athena Cykes, Trucy and Phoenix Wright, you all hold a special place in our mind and heart now…. And let us just say? Not to spoil anything The ending did move us to tears….and thats probably the one thing Ive seen in this game we havent ever, and we mean ever seen in another game…the ending was full and it felt like there was thought and feeling put into making it…the way things wrapped up? The way it also served as a review of what happened and a little teaser of whats to come (which didnt feel like a cliffhanger because it gave just enough that you had an idea but not too much to where the mystery lacked meaning) and how you see everything after…its An amazing game, an excellent story and Id like to thank the whole team who made this game for the wonderful experience that we wont ever forget. Ace Attorney? Youre gonna be the game we show our kids one day because heck, they need a clear cut opinion of amazing games, and we know this will be that example. Hehehe an ONE MORE IMPORTANT THING!! We loved the music. The game wouldnt be the same without it and quite frankly, we feel like it not only tops off, but makes this game what it is. It made us excited, happy, relieved, giddy, sad, thoughtful, and even shocked at times! And hearing that different yet familiar song at the end really hit us in a way that no sound track ever has…we cant wait to see your next game and learn more about this wonderful world and whats in store soon, we know Im not the only fan but you better believe you have a faithful one right here!! MUCH LOVE P.S. Our lock and home screen is now ace attorney, and Ive never been more satisfied with a wallpaper than we have with these ones. If you read all this? Thank you for your time.
Now, this was our first Ace Attorney game, so we have absolutely no bias. We can safely say that this is an incredible game. All the cases are interesting, the characters feel so real. We cannot day anything about this game that hasnt been said before. We had no issues and it never crashed at all! All we can really say is that this game is just a masterpiece.
Highly recommend if you enjoy story games. The extra episode was also great, especially if enjoyed the original trilogy feels like a real throwback to those games.
Capcomyoure at it again! We absolutely LOVE this game the best!!!! The purchase was worth it as the story was not only captivating but also lets you play from different roles throughout the episodes. How the stories connected into one was quite amazing and even we cried!! The questions were challenging as well and kept us engaged. Definitely recommend this game.
We exactly know if its our iOS versions fault because on your app thing it does say iOS 8.0 – 11.3 which is probably the major problem otherwise we cannot conclude to any other ideas of why our game is crashing constantly. Whether we select episode or chapter, it crashes literally a second or two after it starts loading. Im using iPhone SE and iOS 11.4. Im a big fan of Phoenix Wright series and wish to play the game as Ive paid for all other chapters around 16.98 or 15.99 (forgot) total. Ive probably put the review back at 5 stars once this problem has fixed and Ive noticed this update was 8 months ago so we feel uneasy about this situation. In case you dont know Ive paid and played this game (not full) a year ago. Since Im returning to finish it as we were busy back then but to find out it probably doesnt support our version and causes constant crashing. Edit: Nvm thanks to the previous couple reviews (thank god we decided to read most recent reviews) but now that has been fixed, Ill put the rating back to 5 stars and of course you developers should keeping developing on the Ace Attorney series. Much love. We appreciate the efforts.
This is our favorite Ace Attorney game so far, but in the most recent update (compatible with IOS 11.3) it crashes whenever we try to play any part of any case… Please fix this. Aside from the crashing, this game gets 5 stars.
Reproducibility unknown, but here it is. When attempting to purchase the DLC episode, it gave us the one for AA:DD, but assumed it was a glitch. We purchased it anyway. Refuses to let us play.
Redownloaded the game and now it works great.
This game has worked great for us until we hit Case 3 and Ive almost beaten it. Im towards the end (Trial Day 2 part 2) and when the gallery starts chanting it freezes. Have had no problems till then. Im on an XR iPhone and am up to date with iOS 14.2. Did it really screw up our game? We dont think so because Ive been playing for only a short while and on the update. So….? Would love some help.
Go to Purchase Content and press Restore in the top right. This should fix your game and your saves will load now. This fixed our issue in Chapter 3 so hopefully it works for you.
Although its the best to us, episode 2 is quite confusing and we wonder maybe a potential bug is at hand. We cant seem to talk to that bunny rabbit person to let us under stage. It seems even watching tutorials didnt work.
We purchased the episode bundle pack and its not letting us past episode one. Please help us.
The first chapter was great but when we bought the dlc we didnt get anything so dont buy the dlc because it just takes your money.
We paid for a game that we have to play to play more episodes.
The game is good like any Phoenix Wright game. However, very annoyed that we bought the game thinking it was a full game when in actuality you have to pay for each individual episode. We would have bought the full thing upfront, but making us pay each episode in the middle of the game feels sneaky and cheap.
With the new update that makes it compatible with iOS 11.3 the app crashes we had no problems with this game until the update Im hoping for a fix otherwise itll be 5 stars.
Great game but the update has broken this game for us. We can get to the title screen but never load a file or episode. Our phone and current iOS are both on the list of supported devices so we dont get whats wrong.
Im not lying when we say that it was beautiful and we really enjoyed the game. Well, only the first episode. We already paid for the game itself, why do you have to make us pay for the rest of the episodes? We really want to continue as its a splendid game but we refuse to pay any more. This is honestly just unfair.
Its $0.99 sure, but its only one chapter You have to pay for the rest of the game including DLC so if you have a lot of money have fun.
To the reviewers unable to get the DLC: check Reddit r/aceAttorney for a workaround to get it to work. Ourselves and many others are able to get the game back into a working state. @Capcom: please fix this.
We were so exited to play this game so we purchased it and was ready to purchase the story and extras when it took our money and it pooped into thin air. Finally got back after a little while but still disappointed. You only able to play the first case in its current state. If anyone at Capcom sees this, fix the game for the people who want to play it.
We hate to even give this 1 star cuz we really like this game/series we got past episode one but we cant seem to buy episodes past that. It didnt charge us or anything when we tried but still disappointing we cant find out what happens next. We read other reviews saying you cant progress in the game and buy new episodes if you have a newer phone. We think thats our issue. Please fix this!!! And Ill write a better review lol.
We bought the main story pack and it prompted us again to buy it. Its totally unplayable, which is a shame, because we enjoyed the first episode.
Loved the game, came back to play the extra dlc chapter and now we cant restore purchases or purchase new content. Capcoms website doesnt have support options for iOS games, so Im leaving this review instead. Works great when it loads.
We purchased this game years ago but can no longer play it. We tried re-purchasing some of the chapter content – paid for it – but still cant play. We would not recommend buying this game in its current state.
We purchased case 5 of this game and after restoring it and purchasing multiple times, we still dont have access to the case.
Awhile ago we attempted to buy the episodes in this app. They took our money but never gave us the episodes. When we contacted them they told us we were outta luck because they dont support modern iPhones, (we have literally every other ace attorney game on our phone so) Just now we made the mistake of attempting to buy the episodes again, we thought maybe enough time has past, we really want to play it, what are the odds they would screw us again. Well shame on us they did it again. We probably wont be able to get our money back this time either Buyer beware if you have a modern iPhone (anything newer then 10) dont bother.
We've bought the full case set and we were still unable to play the other cases. We tried purchasing episode 2, and we still cant play. We've tried restoring the data, still no results. This didn't happen with Apollo Justice, the other ace attorney game we bought.
We paid for the episode pack, they took our money and never unlocked the episodes. No working app support either.
Cant access the purchased chapters on iOS14.
Do not buy any additional chapters or story sets in this game. They do not work on iOS 14.
Got scammed. Payed for episodes 2-5 but cant access them for whatever reason.
We were so excited to play but the content we purchased is inaccessible even though we already paid. Please fix this.
User feedback from Apple App Store
App Details
- Version: 1.00.02
- Size: 1,083.77 MB
- iOS: 9.0 or later
- Languages: JA
- Content Advisory: Infrequent/Mild Cartoon or Fantasy Violence, Infrequent/Mild Alcohol, Tobacco, or Drug Use or References, Infrequent/Mild Mature/Suggestive Themes, Infrequent/Mild Medical/Treatment Information
- Developer: CAPCOM Co., Ltd
Last updated: 17th May 2021 | Genre: Entertainment, Roleplaying | Developer: CAPCOM Co., Ltd