
A vast amount of the story elements revolve around Cykes' character, as much of the events are central to her development. In summation, the story mostly revolves around the newcomer Athena Cykes, who has the unique ability to gauge people's emotions with the help of her Widget. His development is minimal in the title, and fans will most likely be slightly disappointed that Maya Fey does not return. Phoenix will receive his time in court, but it is a lot less than the older games. In this game, Phoenix Wright takes on the role of a mentor, similar to Mia Fey from the previous games. A slight disappointment noted is that Phoenix Wright no longer has an enormous role as the sole lawyer. Violence and blood may be present but those are staples of the Ace Attorney franchise. In terms of story, the plot is much darker than the previous titles, though it does not really deserve the Mature rating that ESRB has laid upon it. The game also follows the storylines of Apollo Justice, who essentially is the senior partner at the Wright Anything Agency, and newcomer Athena Cykes, who becomes a lawyer at the young age of eighteen to help clear the name of her protector. Put simply, prosecutors and defense attorneys are trying anything to gain the upper hand, legal or illegal. Phoenix Wright returns to combat the 'Dark Age of Law,' an era of flawed justice, in which the end justifies the means. Phoenix Wright has since regained his attorney's badge, having been exonerated in the crime of forging evidence. The game picks up about one year following the events of Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney. It released in Japan several months before, and received a localization that released on October 24 in the United States as a digital download (eShop) release.



Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies is the first game of the popular series to grace the Nintendo 3DS.
