Players star as a defense attorney, who must prove a seemingly guilty client's innocence no matter how dire the circumstances may seem. Phoenix will face the toughest prosecutor yet as the mysterious hard-boiled Godot will try to take him down at any cost. Players must collect evidence, survey crime scenes, weed through inconsistent testimonies, and overcome corrupt agendas to ensure that justice prevails. With the return of the popular psyche-lock interrogation tool, players will have to overcome even more intense courtroom standoffs in order to close the case.

• Play from the first person perspective through five intriguing new cases
• Colorful cast of characters -- Phoenix Wright – the game's main character who is an accomplished defense lawyer with a keen sense for discerning fact from fiction; Maya Fey – a bright young girl that aids Phoenix in his trials, she harnesses her psychic powers which are useful in a pinch; Mia Fey – an ace attorney who taught Phoenix everything she knows about the courtroom and continues to support him; Godot – the mysterious, hard-boiled prosecutor makes his appearance
• Play as two lawyers – relive Mia's rookie days from the past and Phoenix's current cases in the present
• Two distinct gameplay segments: 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
• Psyche-Lock system – break down tough witnesses with a series of correct questions or catch them on inconsistencies
• Touch screen interface progresses players through
• Microphone can be used to yell Objection! and Hold it! as you cross examine witnesses