Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (Nintendo DS, 2005)

I admit, at first I was skeptical when looking at Phoenix Wright. I have never been interested in law, or in fact, the process by which attorneys reach their verdicts. After reading what other members of my forum community were saying about this game, I somewhat urged myself to try out this game, for the fact that it could be one of those rare gems. I was right.

Phoenix Wright has never had me so hooked in a game where more than 75% of it is text. The lines and dialogue are so expertly written, that it makes the cases not only fun to solve, but also interesting and professional at the same time. All of the characters you meet throughout the game also give the game a sense of excitement, as there is a Children's TV star Samurai, a blonde-misguided secretary who flirts with everyone, and a young girl who is practicing in the art of median and psychic abilities. Weird it may be, but you can definitely see the Japanese influence, and it actually adds more depth to the game.

Besides the court room proceedings, you also have the ability to dig up clues to help your case. You use the examine button to search for any weird things going on in the surroundings, as well as use gadgets such as a luminol substance for finding fingerprints, and other wonderful goodies.

I don’t want to drabble on about the game, as there is literally so much I could say about why this game is so addicting and fun. I suggest you go out and get it now