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Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Trials and Tribulations

SystemNintendo DS
Released2004
GenreAdventure
DeveloperCapcom
PublisherNintendo Australia
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesAce Attorney
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Trials and Tribulations is an adventure game released in 2004 for the Nintendo DS, developed by Capcom and published by Nintendo Australia.

It belongs to the DS's earliest wave of games. Other notable DS releases from 2004 include Asphalt: Urban GT, Polarium and Feel the Magic: XY/XX. Among the 99 DS adventure games in our database, it ranks #21 by legacy score.

It is part of the Ace Attorney series; on the DS you can also try Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney and Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Justice for All. The series also appears on other systems with Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Justice for All (GBA) and Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Trials and Tribulations (GBA). Capcom also made Ace Attorney Investigations 2: Prosecutor's Gambit, Mega Man Star Force and Ōkamiden for the DS.

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Trials and Tribulations is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

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

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

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 DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Trials and Tribulations cheats & codes

2 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

All Chapters Unlocked220BD372 00000050
Infinite Health Bar220BD352 00000050 220BD354 00000050

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Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Trials and Tribulations walkthroughs & guides

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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 DS?

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Trials and Tribulations was released for the Nintendo DS in 2004.

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

It was developed by Capcom and published by Nintendo Australia.

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

No. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Trials and Tribulations is a single-player game.

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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