Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney (Nintendo DS) Review

The reason I tried it this game was to find out if I have the mind of an attorney. This is really a new try Nintendo DS gaming. Over at Gamespot, the good point of this game is that

• New forensic investigation abilities add much-needed variety
• Improved visual presentation
• Last case is quite interesting and provides a good payoff---I'll tell you about this is later post. No need for spoilers at his part :)

And the bad side to the game is that

• Flaws such as slow pacing and linear, trial-and-error gameplay are still here
• Forensic investigation tools are underused
• New characters aren't as charming and interesting as the old ones. Mr. Wright looks so cool rather than Mr. Justice. And in the early part of the game, Apollo Justice acts weird compared to Mr. Phoenix Wright. He is comical but I think out of place. I can understand it is his first case but no over reacting.
  

There are four turnabouts (cases), all of which find you defending a client accused of murder. The first three cases are solid but aren't anything special. It's the last case that steals the show. And don't forget being an attorney is not limited to the court. In the game, . You'll spend your time out of court investigating crime scenes, collecting evidence, and interviewing witnesses.

While in court, you be cross-examining the defendant then the witnesses to find inconsistencies. You got use your inner lawyer skills because if you just present *any* inconsistencies by random the judge could get angry and declare your defendant guilty. You don't want that to happen as the game will end.

To test out the game and bring out the lawyer in you, download Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney or you may purchase Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney from Amazon.

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Assassin's Creed: Altair's Chronicles (Nintendo DS) Review

 
Assassin's Creed for Nintendo DS provides an enjoyable combination of platform and combat gaming. A review at Gamespot it has been noted to have pretty visual design and good music. I totally agree :)

Then the bad side of the review was that the platforming is awkward due to clunky camera angles and control issues. The controls feel awkward for me. Like in the beginning of the game, my health points got deducted because while I was feeling for the controls, Altair fell of the building and hurt himself. This was over the planks where you have to press R of the Nintento DS while pressing forward. Then on plain ground you have to press R again and forward to walk normally or else A would be running and B for jumping.

The review added that Altair is reduced to a generic hero in ancient garb, which may be fine for Assassin's Creed fans but won't be of much interest to those new to this game universe.In the game, Altair is dressed in white while the rest of the characters are mostly in dark garb. Oh my, if it was real Altair could easily be picked out of the crowd. I guess the white garb was to allow ease on the player to see where Altair is and help with the awkward control.

Aside from that. there are mini games with the touch screen. The first one is pickpocketing. In this mini game, you are to drag the key into the opening. Altair is pickpocketing a merchant because the gate was closed and Altair needs to get in and you to continue the game. The seen in below.

Although, Assassin's Creed: Altair's Chronicles isn't as good as the console versions, it is still a fun game. Get your Assassin's Creed: Altair's Chronicles in Amazon or download Assassin's Creed: Altair's Chornicles for demo.

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