Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney

Yes, Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney is the fourth main entry in the Ace Attorney series, following the original Phoenix Wright trilogy. It introduces a new protagonist, defense attorney Apollo Justice, while Phoenix Wright plays a significantly changed role in the story. The game was the first in the series directed by someone other than series creator Shu Takumi in the main line.

The game originally launched on the Nintendo DS in 2007. It was later ported to iOS and Android as part of the Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy release on those platforms. In 2024, Capcom released the Apollo Justice Trilogy on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.

Yes, Phoenix Wright is a major character in the game, though he is no longer an active attorney when the story begins. He appears as a disbarred former lawyer working as a pianist. His involvement is central to the game's overarching mystery and plot developments.

The game features four main cases plus a brief introductory first case. The story spans a multi-year timeline and culminates in a complex final trial. Each case introduces Apollo's signature ability to perceive nervous habits in witnesses, a mechanic unique to this entry.