Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (2012)

Capcom, LEVEL-5

Nintendo 3DS

3.90 from 456 ratings

1335 members have it in their collection · 49 playing now · 473 backlogged · 585 wish listed

How long? Main story 28h · with extras 26h · 100% 25h (from 23 logged playthroughs)

Join forces with expert investigator Professor Layton and ace attorney Phoenix Wright in this unbelievable crossover adventure! Find out what new twists they bring to the courtroom as they solve puzzles and debunk witnesses’ lies. Cross-examine multiple witnesses at the same time to uncover the mysteries of the magical city of Labyrinthia. In a medieval town where the people live … Read more
Join forces with expert investigator Professor Layton and ace attorney Phoenix Wright in this unbelievable crossover adventure! Find out what new twists they bring to the courtroom as they solve puzzles and debunk witnesses’ lies. Cross-examine multiple witnesses at the same time to uncover the mysteries of the magical city of Labyrinthia. In a medieval town where the people live in fear of witchcraft and those who wield it, Professor Layton and Phoenix Wright, along with their assistants Luke and Maya, join forces to face a perilous journey filled with harrowing mysteries that cannot be solved with mere logic. Investigate the city of Labyrinthia and gather information from its townspeople by solving puzzles, then prove your client’s innocence in court. In new group cross-examinations, you’ll pit one witness’ testimony against another’s to get the story straight, then literally rewrite history alongside the greatest puzzle-solving duo Labyrinthia has ever known. Read less
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Release dates

  • Nov 29, 2012 (Full Release) (Japan) Nintendo 3DS
  • Mar 28, 2014 (Full Release) (Europe) Nintendo 3DS
  • Mar 29, 2014 (Full Release) (Australia) Nintendo 3DS
  • Aug 28, 2014 (Full Release) (North_America) Nintendo 3DS
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Vanilla_Coffee_Bean

Review Vanilla_Coffee_Bean 5/5 · Mar 29, 2023

A Crossover That Fits

Professor Layton and Phoenix Wright were never rivals per se, as they were investigative partners for the mysteries involving Labyrinthia. The "vs." part was used in an entirely different context, which I am glad, because it just didn't seem right to make Layton or Wright hate each other. It just really doesn't fit their personalities if they were die-hard rivals …

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Professor Layton and Phoenix Wright were never rivals per se, as they were investigative partners for the mysteries involving Labyrinthia. The "vs." part was used in an entirely different context, which I am glad, because it just didn't seem right to make Layton or Wright hate each other. It just really doesn't fit their personalities if they were die-hard rivals antagonising each other.

Layton and Luke were drawn the same way as their franchise. Even though it would have been cool to see what they would've looked as Ace Attorney characters, I suppose it would've looked weird and out of place if they did. And if all characters were drawn like Layton? Nah. The two different drawing concepts were alright.

I wasn't familiar with Phoenix's franchise. Even before then, I didn't know he existed. For one, no one in my area talked about him. So I was thrust into the world of lawyering. It was hard, but I managed. It was kind of cool, I felt like a devil's advocate. So now because I've played this game, I bought Phoenix's games, apart from the Miles Edgeworth spin-off.

Oh, and the reason why it's Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, was because Layton had no choice but to be the prosecutor/inquisitor for the final court trial. However, it seemed like he really thought Espella was responsible, which makes no sense. He should've investigated before assuming things, which is very un-Layton like.

The Storyteller and Darklaw. They were so unfair on Espella. She deserved better. So did Zacharias Barnham.

Also, what's with all these owls? Is someone a massive Sheffield Wednesday fan?

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JayGatsby

Review JayGatsby 4/5 · Apr 1, 2020

i dont really like professor layton so much, i just bought this for phoenix. i liked some of his puzzles, but i mostly just liked the trials