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Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney — Cases

All five cases in play order, including the DS-added Rise from the Ashes. These are opening summaries and gameplay notes, not solution walkthroughs. Case illustrations may hint at the cast.

The First Turnabout — Ace Attorney artwork
Episode 1

The First Turnabout

Phoenix’s first trial puts his friend Larry Butz on the defense bench. A compact courtroom introduction teaches you to compare testimony with the Court Record.

Turnabout Sisters — Ace Attorney artwork
Episode 2

Turnabout Sisters

A crime at Fey & Co. brings Maya into Phoenix’s life and puts him opposite Miles Edgeworth. Introduces investigation phases alongside courtroom testimony.

Turnabout Samurai — Ace Attorney artwork
Episode 3

Turnabout Samurai

A murder at Global Studios threatens the star of the Steel Samurai television show. Explore the studio grounds and check witness accounts against the production schedule.

Turnabout Goodbyes — Ace Attorney artwork
Episode 4

Turnabout Goodbyes

A shooting at Gourd Lake forces Phoenix to defend an unexpected client against Manfred von Karma. Present-day clues connect to an older unresolved incident.

Rise from the Ashes — Ace Attorney artwork
Episode 5 · DS addition

Rise from the Ashes

Ema Skye asks Phoenix to represent her sister Lana. This longer DS-added episode introduces rotating evidence, fingerprint examination and other forensic activities.

Ace Attorney artwork © Capcom. Portraits and case illustrations include Trilogy artwork representing the original game’s cast. Images archived by Ace Attorney Guide.

References

Covered edition: The five-case Nintendo DS edition (2005), including Rise from the Ashes. The Japanese Game Boy Advance original (2001) contained four cases.