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.
- First title in the series to be developed specifically for the Nintendo DS.
- 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.
- 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 defence. 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.
- Trucy - the mysterious magician Trucy started working with Apollo after a
