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Game Boy Advance · Adventure

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Trials and Tribulations

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2004
GenreAdventure
DeveloperCapcom
PublisherCapcom
Players1–4 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesAce Attorney
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Trials and Tribulations is an adventure game developed by Capcom.

It landed about 3 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2004 include The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, Mario vs. Donkey Kong and Sonic Advance 3. Among the 54 GBA adventure games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.

It is part of the Ace Attorney series; on the GBA you can also try Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Justice for All. The series also appears on other systems with Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney (DS) and Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (DS). Capcom also made Mega Man Battle Network, Mega Man Battle Network 2 and Mega Man Battle Network 3 for the GBA.

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Trials and Tribulations supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration

What playing Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Trials and Tribulations is like

Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.

Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Trials and Tribulations gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

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Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Trials and Tribulations FAQ

When did Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Trials and Tribulations come out on the GBA?

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Trials and Tribulations was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004.

Who made Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Trials and Tribulations?

It was developed by Capcom.

Is Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Trials and Tribulations multiplayer?

Yes. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Trials and Tribulations supports up to 4 players.

How long does Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Trials and Tribulations take to play?

As an adventure game, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Trials and Tribulations typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Trials and Tribulations on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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