Play Gyakuten Saiban 4 (J)(EZ) Online

Gyakuten Saiban 4 came out on the Nintendo DS in 2007, developed by Capcom. It was part of that era where the DS really pushed touchscreen and dual screen gameplay, and this entry tried some new things with the hardware. The game picks up after Phoenix Wright has left the legal scene, introducing a new protagonist and a fresh set of mysteries to unravel.

You play as Apollo Justice, a rookie defense attorney taking on seemingly impossible cases. Your main goal is to prove your clients innocent by investigating crime scenes, gathering evidence, and cross-examining witnesses in court. Key mechanics include using the touchscreen to examine objects closely for clues, and the new "Perceive" system, which lets you spot subtle nervous tells in witnesses as they testify. The pacing is deliberate, with investigations that require patience and courtroom segments that demand quick thinking. When you finally corner a witness in a lie and the music swells, it feels like pulling off a perfectly timed puzzle.