No need to change a formula that worked, if you're looking for a game for your hour on the bus or train its here.
Characters like Maya, Mia, Gumshoe and others return in this episode of Phoenix Wright. Along with a new cast the game continues the working formula Episode 1 had.
The gameplay is the same as the first and that is good, nothing new is really needed. With the addition of using profiles as evidence and the new psyche-lock system, these additions add to the game, sure none of the fingerprinting or other features on the bonus stage of Episode 1 returns but if it had it, it just wont make sense.
**Spoiler from Phoenix Wright 1**
It wont make sense because Phoenix has no idea how to use those features, reason he did it was because Emma was with him to guide him through it.
**End Spoiler**
The formula where you go investigating to gather evidence for your case is still here following that you start the trial using information you gathered during the investigation to solve it. The flaw here is the Suspend Game Save system being abused to use for a second chance, third, fourth, fifth, etc...you get the point.
You can say "objection" into the mic to present evidence or "hold it" to press the witness if you feel like you want to get into the game.
Phoenix Wright has remixed it original score and it works well, music from the first was kept and fits into each theme. The Steel Samurai theme(Phoenix's Ringtone...), lotta harts theme returns, courtroom actions have new music(remixed score from first).
Graphics are mostly reused but I dont really care because I like them none the less, Mia returns in some "Smaller" clothing(sexy). Court looks the same, the judge is the idiot he always is. The "Objection!!!" figure pointing returns, the Slamming of his table returns all look as good as ever.
Overall Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney: Justice for all, keeps the working formula the first one has and adds to it. This game is a One timer because it is too linear like any book since this game is basically an interactive book. Need a activity to fill in that hour on the bus phoenix wright delivers.
Presentation: 9/10 - The use of both screens works for the game, new cases will give you ha challenge if you dont abuse the save system.
Gameplay: 9/10 - Keeps the same formula as the first with some minor adjustments and it works well.
Graphics: 8.5/10 - The Reuse of Art is understandable but misses some of the 3d work in the bonus stage of the first(Miikens attacking the other guy tape), character design of new characters is nice.
Sounds: 9/10 - Music has been remix for courtroom action and I like it, the good music from the first also returns.
Lasting Appeal: 7/10 - Only good for one run, has multiple endings.
Overall(not average): 8.5/10 - basically the same as the first with new cases and characters.