Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney for DS to release in early 2008, says Capcom

Capcom has announced that the latest installment of its hugely popular courtroom drama series Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney is scheduled for release in early 2008 in North America.

Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney happens to be the fourth game of the series and also the first one to e developed specifically for the Nintendo DS handheld gaming device. The game sees a change of direction in the story line as it introduces a new defense attorney called Apollo Justice as well as other characters.

About Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney

In the game, players star as rookie defense attorney Apollo Justice as he visits crime scenes, questions key witnesses and collects vital evidence before stepping into the courtroom to prove his clients’ innocence. Facing Apollo across the courtroom is the highly talented and flamboyant prosecutor Klavier Gavin who, in addition to being a legal genius, is also lead singer with Gavinners, a highly successful rock band with a string of hits to their name.

He may be young and inexperienced but Apollo’s confident manner and passion, coupled with his unique ability to uncover witnesses’ lies by studying their body language, will prove invaluable assets in the courtroom as he pleads the case for the defense.

Thankfully, Apollo is not alone and is aided both in and out of the courtroom by his assistant Trucy, a mysterious female magician. Apollo also receives invaluable advice from his mentor the ultra-cool Kristoph Gavin, elder brother of Klavier, whose perfect logic and natural instincts have won him numerous cases and the respect of his colleagues.

Features of Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney

1st fully new title to be developed specifically for the Nintendo DS

Touch screen interface progresses players through the game

Microphone can be used to yell “Objection!” and “Hold it!” as you cross examine witnesses

All new “Crime Recreation Mode” that allows players to reveal hidden clues by re-creating the scene of the crime

Two distinct gameplay segments: Investigation phase — survey crime scenes, interview witnesses and gather evidence that will be used in court.
Court phase — present findings from the investigation to support your case, listen to testimonies and examine witnesses

Diverse cast of characters Apollo Justice: the new main character who leads the series into a new chapter Klavier Gavin: in addition to being a top prosecutor, Klavier is also the lead singer in a highly successful rock band who brings his star qualities into the courtroom Kristoph Gavin: the coolest character on the judicial circuit, and Apollo’s mentor. His cool headed thinking means he always provides his clients with the best defense Trucy: The mysterious magician Trucy started working with Apollo after a chance encounter

Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney will be available exclusively for the Nintendo DS in early 2008 in N.America.