THE GOOD:this game was quite impressive and of course it would be...it's Capcom. lol I've found many of capcoms games to be hits and this is definitely one of them. Phoenix Wright is a defense attorney. A rookie from the start, but you turn yourself into a mean, lean objecting machine.
One of he biggest thrills from this game is shouting the word 'Objection' out loud into your DS whilst the public around look at you in the weirdest of fashion. But to hell with them, the game is important right now. XD
You take on quite a few cases which are all murders. As your go on through your cases, no doubt they get harder and harder to solve as not only do you get to point out mistakes in people's testimonies, but you get to throw evidence in there face, but don't pick the wrong stuff, or it's game over. XD You also get to do a little snooping of your own around the crime scenes, finding clues and evidence, even talking to witnesses. So you're kind of like a lawyer and a detective merged into one with a little annoying sidekick with you too. =D
The music is one of the best when you are out and about, or even when you've just pulled the big one on a witness who's lying through their front teeth. It kind of gets your adrenaline pumping to do more and win the case.
The animation is impressive and simple. the character art is detailed and hilarious with it's anime style. the background art is clear, yet complicated (which is a good thing). when you walk into a room, it's not just some simple room where you'll notice every single detail, which is great. It makes the game harder when you're snooping around certain rooms.
The characters were awesome. Personally Nick (Phoenix) himself was one of my favourites, but hands down, your Rival Edgeworth and the dimwitted detective Gumshoe beats them all. ^^
THE BAD:
I find there wasn't enough cases. I mean some did take some time to work and was mind boggling, but at the end, I was surprised at how many cases there was, though with it being a series of games. I suppose I shouldn't complain. XD
Besides that. One character did get on my nerves and that was Maya. She's quite the annoying little sidekick. ^^;;
Besides that, there's not really any bad points I can see in this game.
SUMMARY:
Over all, this game really blew me away. Everyone had been telling me how good it is and even though I was thinking of buying it, I didn't think it would be as gripping. but I'll tell you something. I was completely wrong. Having both the first and second. I find them to be chilling, exciting and energy bursting fun for your stylus and mind. =D I I were to give you some advice, if you find this game. Please, do yourself a favour and by it. I you enjoy the rush of finding clues and throwing it in people's face, shouting 'Hold It' and 'Objection' with a loud booming voice and pointing randomly in the air. You'll just love this game.