What made PW so good?
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I think it's a combination of all those - particularly the stories, humour and emotional aspect. I honestly care about what happens to Phoenix. You could argue I could just watch a movie for that, but well.. a TV show/movie is passive. We're just watching actors. But the dramatic storylines in the game mean we're at one with Phoenix.
In 1-4 I felt sad when Maya left. Of course its just a video game character I know.
In 2-4 we feel his awful diallema, his concern, his hopelessness. We're there with him on a rollercoaster of emotion.
Well that's what I think :D
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I loved being there with Phoenix while he went through learning how to be a good defense attorney. The story has some cheesy moment, some over-dramatic/melodramatic moments, but that's what makes PW fun to play! It was satisfying being able to sift through all the clues to find out the truth, and drag it all out into the open. And the whole cast of characters were great :D, even if a couple might seem a little boring or annoying to interact with, they were at least interesting to look at. The writer and the artist took the time to make sure that each one stood out in their own way.
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Plus, it's one of the few games with a truly unique premise. Before GS, a game about the law sounded about as much fun as an enema.
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This is the reason why my favourite games are Zelda, Final Fantasy 9, Golden Sun and Phoenix Wright.
The most emotional game after PW was Another Code: Two Memories (Trace Memory in the US), but that one was too short...
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Yes, indeed the characters play a big part. Phoenix's sarcasm and witty asides make him seem more human than most characters I know (though I dont play many RPG's).
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But my list would start off with the Sprites. They are very well done. Ace Attorney sprites have to be my favorite out of all the games I've played.
Second would be music. It does a really good job at setting the scene.
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Have you ever realized Morgan is the "Mother of Pearl', a substitute for real pearls, which have a MISTY color... interesting...
The greatest romance of them all...
a world of hate, of war, of cannbalism, and of unsurmountable odds...
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a world of hate, of war, of cannbalism, and of unsurmountable odds...
Coming soon to a theater near you...
the numbers are against us , my friends...
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Spoiler:
But Phoenix Wright is just wicked! Probably push it and say one of the best games I've ever played!
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But, before I leave, I HAVE to thank my sister for letting me borrow the game in the first place. She's the reason I'm addicted to it as much as I am! Thanks a lot Chris, I know you're prolly not gonna read this but thanks anyway, I owe it all to you! *hugz* (she hates hugs)
I am very obsessive over the PW games (and of course, Miles Edgeworth.) I have about 25 pictures of Edgeworth saved on my laptop (all from this site, by the way) and I even have an Edgeworth desktop. And that's all because of Croik, so I have to thank her too. Thanks a lot Croik, you make all of us smile. :-D
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For no frickin' reason whatsoever!!!
Yuki and I just realized,
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Also it has the best soundtrack in any game I've played.
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The characters are awesome, and they really have some depth, they really have a personality.
The story is awesome, and guess what's cool too? Yes, it's that that the same characters and things appear in other games too...: )
The name puns are, like, really good. (
) Mr. Sahwit!Music's...addicting. No other game has so many good tunes that I would remember, even though Mario's and Zelda's main themes are legends.
The humor....xD
Spoiler: GS 3-2
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grim_tales wrote:
Is it me or does that quote have a double meaning? :o
I don't really understand what you mean by the double meaning...?
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and 
is so adoable and 
is funny and the music is just wow overall pw is a game i can play again and again can't wait for number 3 :D
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Usually, when I like a game/TV show/anime, I get emotionally attached to the characters. To me they almost feel like friends. And when something happens to them I feel what I would feel for someone I care about in a real life (it sort of like when FRIENDS ended. I was reduced to tears).
At first, I thought Phoenix was a straight (NOT sexual orientation. I mean comedy-wise, the person who is serious and not easily fooled). I never thought he'd be witty, sarcastic and as loveable as he is. Maya, Edgey, Gummy and Franny only made me love the games more.
and... willpowerspwnsall. *cough cough*
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) had translated it.
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What made me enjoy PW so much was definitely the gameplay. To be telling the truth, when I first heard about the game, "about law, courts, defending your client and finding evidence", I really didn't like the sound of it.
I never liked the courtroom [due to some bad memories] and also, I found it kind of... boring. And anything to do with it, whether on TV or in real life, I really didn't care.
But PW really changed me on that fact.
Maybe dumb, clueless judges, spiked-hair attorneys, spirit medium assistants, old lustful [and bitter] women, perfect prosecutors aren't an everyday thing. Hmmm... But then again, I don't think thats what made me into PW.
Something about it... I couldn't put my finger on what... is just unique. And special.
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I am a fan of WWE, but I am also a fan of CSI (the original). A while ago, I realized that CSI covers ONE side of the court proceedings: The detective's and prosecutor's abilities. Meanwhile, PW covers the aspect of a defense attorney who believes in his clients whole-heartedly, and isn't in the game for his own possible achievements, so to speak.
Also,there are three (and ONLY THREE) characters in PW that I personally believe you will NEVER find ANYWHERE in real life, and just their PRESENCE makes them so unbelievably attractive in terms of the fact that love them or hate them, they make SURE you pay attention to them!!!:
3. Redd White: He's the stereotypical "Ultimate Power". Untouchable, ruthless, and slighly flamboyant. Also, do YOU know anyone who makes up random words like "Splendiferous"? WELL? DO YOU???
2. Sal Manella: If anyone has used MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, or has been on a forum or Message board ANYWHERE for more than 2 days, you connect to Sal on a level that you YOURSELF don't even realize. It's also that his speech is not only different (so to speak) but hearing people's REACTION to it is priceless.
"Nick, what are "rocksores"?" You will NEVER find someone like him in real life, since his speech is ONLY able to be imitated with text, and NEVER with voice.Now, my number ONE person is probably gonna cause some controversy, but hear me out:
Number One......... Wendy Oldbag.
Now, some people will look at this and say "WHAT??? WHY THE HELL IS THAT ANNOYING _____ NUMBER ONE???" Simple! You just said why! She's annoying as hell!!! Some people you meet in real life will say "Pal" or "Fool" and you'll maybe giggle a little at the reference, but if you EVER.... EVER see anyone elderly who's complaining about the youth of today, you will IMMEDIAELY picture Oldbag, without pause or question. People CAN rant as long as her, but no one can be as memorable as her. Without a doubt, she's one of the most hated characters, because she MAKES you hate her! This game is geared towards teens... I've heard of people in their FIFTYS who hate Oldbag!!! THAT'S UNBELIEVABLE!!! Also, when an old woman is hitting on someone as young as Miles Edgeworth, then complaining about the youth of today SECONDS later, there are one of two things that go through your mind: laughter, or that feeling you get when someone you don't know asks you for a date when you're in high school: that "creeped out" feeling. Of course, if you're and Edgeworth fangirl, you also want to kill Oldbag for frustrating Edgeworth, but that's another story. lol.
Anyways, back on topic, the characters of the game have presence, which is what you NEED a character to have in video games, movies, TV shows, ANYTHING!!!
I'll be fair however, the drama in PW also makes me replay the game over and over again (AA over 7, JFA over 10!!!). I put my DS down and sobbed (I'll admit it, dammit!) when I saw the opening scenes for PW:AA Case 2. I was stunned when I was given the truth for JFA cases 2 and 4 (who wasn't???). I looked like
when I was in a scene with Moe the Clown... and had pretty much the same opinions as Phoenix. Spoiler:
This game takes you on a ride, and once the ride's over, you just want to go back on it! Many games maybe make you play them repeatedly to see the different endings (From Super Metroid to Soul Calibur III), but PW is a short game with, to be honest, the same ending over and over again.
Spoiler:
Best of all, unlike games like Soul Calibur, you don't MIND constantly playing PW over and over again, and seeing the same endings constantly!
Without a doubt, PW is a staple in video game history, and that is something I can NOT object to.
......... err.......... sorry for all the text....... maybe I should just make this an essay? lol.
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And I adore the characters. Every time I come across a new one, I can't wait to learn about them, to discover who they are and what their silly little character trait is, pal. Oh, and I love their poses. Like, every time Edgeworth does that thing where he taps the side of his head, I can't help but do it to. Even though he's about to refute everything Phoenix just said, I can't help it. I love that pose.
I think it's great that a game about something as mundane as LAWYERS has become a complete phenomenon. And it's for good reason too.
Oh, and Wrestlemania? I totally agree with you. Oldbag is one-of-a-kind. XD
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New quote: "Phoenix Wright: Objectifying itself to a nation."
Hell, it's true... It's damn true.
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I agree especially on the part where you said the game brings us on rides that we want to get on over and over again. We practically feel what Phoenix is going through.
PW is just, awesome. I guess there's no real words to really describe this game.
You really have to try the game out in order to know its true "awesome-ness". It doesn't sound exciting when described.
"A game where you become a defense attorney who will protect his clients. Find evidences and clues..." and blablabla. Doesn't sound exciting, no? I guess thats why some of my classmates think I'm a nerd for playing this game... Because they have never tried it before!
PS. I gotta agree on Oldbag too. xD
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It's funny, she's almost the 80's-era Roddy Piper of PW: She's the character you LOVE to hate. And she always gives you a reason to hate her!
Oldbag quote: "There's no way it could've been anyone else!" her next line, when asked why, "Because... I said so. And what I say is the truth."
No one, no matter how much of a jerk they are, would EVER say a line that is... almost borderline snobby, truth be told. Also, in JFA, pressing all her statements also lets you hear Phoenix's thoughts regarding... violence he would like to have geared toward Oldbag. I found that priceless.
Also, one more thing I forgot to mention about her. Did anyone buy PW:AA, play it, then buy PW:JFA, and play it, and upon hearing Oldbag for the first time, say "Oh, no... Not her... Anyone but her!!!" BESIDES me? lol. I also remember seeing a funny article about a guy who played PW, I'll try to look for it again, but no guarantees.
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They should make a show called "Everybody Hates Oldbag". xD
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Kitana wrote:
They should make a show called "Everybody Hates Oldbag". xD
SNIPPERWHAPPER
*rat-a-tat-tat*
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I love the AA/GS series <3
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Not complaining or anything, but its irritating. xD
Oh wait... that IS complaining.
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Kitana wrote:
Speaking of *rat-a-tat-tat*, why does she attempt to shoot someone when clearly that thing fires NOTHING? D:
Not complaining or anything, but its irritating. xD
Oh wait... that IS complaining.
Not complaining or anything, but its irritating. xD
Oh wait... that IS complaining.
I always assumed she was just going through the motions of it to show her dislike of Phoenix
And to be an annoying old bitch, of course.
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