If you like the Phoenix Wright series, then get this one. But it obviously is the weakest game in the franchise.

User Rating: 7.5 | Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Justice for All DS
Okay, I'll keep it short, since I already see a few mixed reactions from all the reviews. This Phoenix Wright is a direct port from one of the Gyakuten Saiban games, and as such, does not exploit the DS's full capabilities like the last one. I kinda hoped Phoenix would shout "HOLD IT!" at the end of the credits like in Ace Attorney, but alas, he didn't. So it's a lot shorter, big deal.

But that's not the main thing I'm disappointed in. It's the story. It's not engaging as the first one. Every turnabout you get involves the murder just framing someone by revolving around a costume of some sort. It gets pretty old quick. And the characters are just too cartoony for me ... The whole circus thing turned me off, and I don't like the new prosecutor. It has this new "psyche lock" thing involving the Fey's spiritual magic, which I felt was pretty redundant. I also have to say the cases turn out to be too predictable. What really happened during each turnabout in the first game was unpredictable and kept yourself asking questions. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for this game.

The music is great, I won't deny that, but it doesn't suit the game as well as its predecessor. There's no more tension in the music. You don't feel the excitement as well as when you corner a suspect and shout "TAKE THAT" like in Ace Attorney. I can't explain it but the music feels "chrismast-sy and soft" instead of the usual "DUN DUN DUNNNN". You might think I'm just getting bored with the series, that's not true. I heard that the next one is the best, and I'm looking forward to it.

So, if you're a fan of Gyakuten Saiban, get it. It's good but not great. If you're not much of a fan, just stick with the first.