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* CompleteMonster: [[spoiler:[[TheDreaded Carlo Luciano]] was an [[ProfessionalKiller assassin]] for the Rivales Family, killing many people. After Francisco Mendirez tried to kill him, Luciano [[FakingTheDead faked his own death]] and devoted his life to making Mendirez suffer. Impersonating Mendirez, he contacted Nathen Togamera and got him to work for him, before murdering [[WouldHurtAChild Cody Hackins]] and [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness framing Togamera]] for it. He proceeded to try and have Maya Fey assassinated, intending for his henchman Raphael Donatello and Donatello's forced accomplice Meredith Fey to both be convicted for it. Finally, he goes on a killing spree, murdering various people and framing Mendirez for the killings in an attempt to have him executed. When [[Characters/AceAttorneyPhoenixWright Phoenix]] proves Luciano is the true culprit, the latter takes Mark Watters hostage and tries to shoot and kill Phoenix]].
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* CompleteMonster: [[spoiler:[[TheDreaded Carlo Luciano]] was an is a vicious and vindictive [[PsychoForHire assassin]] who worked for the Rivales Family. [[ProfessionalKiller assassin]] Killing numerous people for the Rivales Family, killing many people. After his employers]], Luciano helped Francisco Mendirez tried to kill him, Luciano butcher the Cadaverini Family, [[FakingTheDead faked faking his own death]] and devoted his life with the help of Mendirez when Michael Rivales ordered him killed. Upon Mendirez trying to kill him in a fit of paranoia, Luciano dedicated himself to making Mendirez suffer. him suffer for his betrayal. Impersonating Mendirez, Mendirez after he contacted Nathen Togamera and got him to work for him, before murdering becomes the head of the family, Luciano [[WouldHurtAChild kills Cody Hackins]] and [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness framing Togamera]] for it. He proceeded attempts to try and have Maya Fey assassinated, intending forcing Mendirez's allies to take the fall for his henchman Raphael Donatello and Donatello's forced accomplice Meredith Fey these crimes in order to both be convicted for it. Finally, make them think that he goes on a killing spree, murdering various betrayed them. Luciano later kills three people and framing frames Mendirez for the killings in an attempt murders to have get him executed. sent to jail as the final part of his revenge to ruin his reputation. When [[Characters/AceAttorneyPhoenixWright Phoenix]] proves reveals Luciano's crimes to the court, Luciano is the true culprit, the latter takes Mark Detective Watters hostage and tries to shoot and kill Phoenix]].Phoenix.]]
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** Meredith Fey is also well liked as a character due to [[spoiler:being an effective AntiVillain with an impressive amount of layers. Her motivation is well presented and her personality is fitting and interesting, making her a formidable foe and captivating character. The fact that she also goes through some CharacterDevelopment is also well recieved, and makes her a sympathetic and TragicVillain despite her evil deeds.]]
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** Meredith Fey is also well liked as a character due to [[spoiler:being an effective AntiVillain with an impressive amount of layers. Her motivation is well presented and her personality is fitting and interesting, making her a formidable foe and captivating character. The fact that she also goes through some CharacterDevelopment is also well recieved, received, and makes her a sympathetic and TragicVillain despite her evil deeds.]]
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** A lot of fans were right about [[spoiler: Raphael Donatello being a part of the mafia and being the sniper in case 4. However, they were wrong about him being [[RedHerring the culprit]].]]
** Several people correctly guessed that [[spoiler: Yossarian]] was Mendirez. Few guessed that the real truth was a lot more complicated though.
** One that was both right and wrong at the same time: [[spoiler: Dreisan was also a very common guess for the game's BigBad. As it turns out though, while this is true he's ''not'' Mendirez.]]
** A lot of fans were right about [[spoiler: Raphael Donatello being a part of the mafia and being the sniper in case 4. However, they were wrong about him being [[RedHerring the culprit]].]]
** Several people correctly guessed that [[spoiler: Yossarian]] was Mendirez. Few guessed that the real truth was a lot more complicated though.
** One that was both right and wrong at the same time: [[spoiler: Dreisan was also a very common guess for the game's BigBad. As it turns out though, while this is true he's ''not'' Mendirez.]]
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* CompleteMonster: [[spoiler:[[TheDreaded Carlo Luciano]] was an [[ProfessionalKiller assassin]] for the Rivales Family, killing many people. After Francisco Mendirez tried to kill him, Luciano [[FakingTheDead faked his own death]] and devoted his life to making Mendirez suffer. Impersonating Mendirez, he contacted Nathen Togamera and got him to work for him, before murdering [[WouldHurtAChild Cody Hackins]] and [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness framing Togamera]] for it. He proceeded to try and have Maya Fey assassinated, intending for his henchman Raphael Donatello and Donatello's forced accomplice Meredith Fey to both be convicted for it. Finally, he goes on a killing spree, murdering various people and framing Mendirez for the killings in an attempt to have him executed. When Phoenix proves Luciano is the true culprit, the latter takes Mark Watters hostage and tries to shoot and kill Phoenix]].
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* CompleteMonster: [[spoiler:[[TheDreaded Carlo Luciano]] was an [[ProfessionalKiller assassin]] for the Rivales Family, killing many people. After Francisco Mendirez tried to kill him, Luciano [[FakingTheDead faked his own death]] and devoted his life to making Mendirez suffer. Impersonating Mendirez, he contacted Nathen Togamera and got him to work for him, before murdering [[WouldHurtAChild Cody Hackins]] and [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness framing Togamera]] for it. He proceeded to try and have Maya Fey assassinated, intending for his henchman Raphael Donatello and Donatello's forced accomplice Meredith Fey to both be convicted for it. Finally, he goes on a killing spree, murdering various people and framing Mendirez for the killings in an attempt to have him executed. When Phoenix [[Characters/AceAttorneyPhoenixWright Phoenix]] proves Luciano is the true culprit, the latter takes Mark Watters hostage and tries to shoot and kill Phoenix]].
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* AntiClimaxBoss: [[spoiler:In A Turnabout is Worth a Thousand Words, Phoenix can't give decisive proof Kylie did it, but he has enough information for the jurists to make the call. The jurists agree with him, and Kylie confesses.]]
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* AntiClimaxBoss: [[spoiler:In [[spoiler:"In A Turnabout is Worth a Thousand Words, Words", Phoenix can't give decisive proof Kylie did it, but he has enough information for the jurists to make the call. The jurists agree with him, and Kylie confesses.]]
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** Obadiah Williamson has become one as of Turnabout Consequences. Some people think that while harsh, his SecretTestOfCharacter was needed to test Wright's integrity. Others see that as a pointlessly cruel KickTheDog moment, some even going as far as to claim it to be Obadiah's MoralEventHorizon. The later part of Turnabout Into the Unknown shows this may have been [[IntendedAudienceReaction intentional]], however, as Phoenix calls him out for his manipulation and methods, causing Obadiah to have a HeelRealization.
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** Obadiah Williamson has become one as of Turnabout Consequences."Turnabout Consequences". Some people think that while harsh, his SecretTestOfCharacter was needed to test Wright's integrity. Others see that as a pointlessly cruel KickTheDog moment, some even going as far as to claim it to be Obadiah's MoralEventHorizon. The later part of Turnabout Into the Unknown shows this may have been [[IntendedAudienceReaction intentional]], however, as Phoenix calls him out for his manipulation and methods, causing Obadiah to have a HeelRealization.
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* EnsembleDarkhorse: Fangame or canon, any ace attorney media is bound to have this.
** Virgil Black [[spoiler:aka Sir Gallante]] is beloved as [[spoiler:a villain, despite the mixed reception to the case. He's a charming and layered character with a sympathetic motivation who is a challenging and satisfying boss. The knight outfit is unique and endearing and the fact that he's a GracefulLoser makes him even more popular. Despite all his awful deeds, his death is quite the TearJerker, especially because of how violent is was.]]
** Virgil Black [[spoiler:aka Sir Gallante]] is beloved as [[spoiler:a villain, despite the mixed reception to the case. He's a charming and layered character with a sympathetic motivation who is a challenging and satisfying boss. The knight outfit is unique and endearing and the fact that he's a GracefulLoser makes him even more popular. Despite all his awful deeds, his death is quite the TearJerker, especially because of how violent is was.]]
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* EnsembleDarkhorse: Fangame or canon, any ace attorney ''Ace Attorney'' media is bound to have this.
** Virgil Black [[spoiler:aka Sir Gallante]] is beloved as [[spoiler:a villain, despite the mixed reception to the case. He's a charming and layered character with a sympathetic motivation who is a challenging and satisfying boss. The knight outfit is unique and endearing and the fact that he's a GracefulLoser makes him even more popular. Despite all his awful deeds, his death is quite the TearJerker, especially because of how violentis it was.]]
** Virgil Black [[spoiler:aka Sir Gallante]] is beloved as [[spoiler:a villain, despite the mixed reception to the case. He's a charming and layered character with a sympathetic motivation who is a challenging and satisfying boss. The knight outfit is unique and endearing and the fact that he's a GracefulLoser makes him even more popular. Despite all his awful deeds, his death is quite the TearJerker, especially because of how violent
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* JerkAssWoobie: There's a few.
** Obidiah Williamson, of all people. [[spoiler:He's filled with guilt over not being able to prevent an innocent man from being arrested and his only friend is brutally murdered. His cynicism has made him a lonely and pessimistic man and his obsession with confronting the truth alienates him from everyone, causing him to become a pariah among law enforcement and retire in disgrace. Even his forged evidence was somewhat well intentioned, as his intended victim can end up being a KarmaHoudini.]]
* JerkAssWoobie: There's a few.
** Obidiah Williamson, of all people. [[spoiler:He's filled with guilt over not being able to prevent an innocent man from being arrested and his only friend is brutally murdered. His cynicism has made him a lonely and pessimistic man and his obsession with confronting the truth alienates him from everyone, causing him to become a pariah among law enforcement and retire in disgrace. Even his forged evidence was somewhat well intentioned, as his intended victim can end up being a KarmaHoudini.]]
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* BetterThanCanon: [[spoiler:Kristoph Gavin as an opponent is seen as one of the game's highlights. It shows just how formidable yet sleazy he is and the fights against him are incredibly difficult and tense, a stark contrast to the AntiClimaxBoss he is in the main games.]]
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** After Phoenix suggests that Kylie plagiarizes her music, she tries to cover it up by singing her testimony. The Judge instantly realizes she's plagiarizing again as it's the same song [[CallBack Apollo kept repeating during Machi's trial]].
** After Phoenix suggests that Kylie plagiarizes her music, she tries to cover it up by singing her testimony. The Judge instantly realizes she's plagiarizing again as it's the same song [[CallBack Apollo kept repeating during Machi's trial]].
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* SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments: [[spoiler: As TearJerker as Pearl's fate was, both of her endings provide some hope for her:]]
** [[spoiler: If Phoenix proves her motive, Maya visits her in prison, apologizing for everything. As she's about to leave, Pearl asks her to stay to help her move on. The scene ends with Maya saying she loves her.]]
** [[spoiler: If she goes free, she's about to leave town when she encounters Apollo, who encourages her to go back to her loved ones.]]
** [[spoiler: If Phoenix proves her motive, Maya visits her in prison, apologizing for everything. As she's about to leave, Pearl asks her to stay to help her move on. The scene ends with Maya saying she loves her.]]
** [[spoiler: If she goes free, she's about to leave town when she encounters Apollo, who encourages her to go back to her loved ones.]]
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** [[spoiler:In a similar vein, Jane Hood is this. Her testimony is more outrageous and inept than her father's, but makes up for it's lack of difficulty in terms of sheer novelty and entertainment, making it a short yet extremely entertaining battle against an opponent with no self control or common sense.]]
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** [[spoiler:In a similar vein, Jane Hood is this. Her testimony is more outrageous and inept than her father's, but makes up for it's lack of difficulty in terms of sheer novelty and entertainment, making it a short yet extremely entertaining battle against an opponent with no self control or common sense. Like Puremadness, she has nothing to do with the crime, yet is a welcome change of pace with an interesting set of tactics to ovecome.]]
** [[spoiler:Kristoph Gavin's battle is seen by many as being better than in Apollo Justice. His skill as a defence attorney shines through and he's a scarily gifted opponent who uses a mixture of legal and illegal tactics to dominate the trial. While it's impossible to beat him, staying afloat long enough is a unique and thrilling challenge and a demonstration to why Gavin is so dangerous.]]
** [[spoiler:Carlo Luciano/Morton Dreisen is a well liked FinalBoss due to being incredibly challenging and exciting. A skilled infiltrator with a sociopathic personality, he's a remarkable liar who doesn't break under pressure, meaning that visual clues are rendered moot against him and making it far more difficult to poke holes in his stories. Beating him is incredibly satisfying due to how large a feat such a victory is, making him a worthy conclusion to the game's many interesting opponents.]]
** [[spoiler:Kristoph Gavin's battle is seen by many as being better than in Apollo Justice. His skill as a defence attorney shines through and he's a scarily gifted opponent who uses a mixture of legal and illegal tactics to dominate the trial. While it's impossible to beat him, staying afloat long enough is a unique and thrilling challenge and a demonstration to why Gavin is so dangerous.]]
** [[spoiler:Carlo Luciano/Morton Dreisen is a well liked FinalBoss due to being incredibly challenging and exciting. A skilled infiltrator with a sociopathic personality, he's a remarkable liar who doesn't break under pressure, meaning that visual clues are rendered moot against him and making it far more difficult to poke holes in his stories. Beating him is incredibly satisfying due to how large a feat such a victory is, making him a worthy conclusion to the game's many interesting opponents.]]
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* BestBossEver: As usual, there's a few.
** [[spoiler:Sir Gallante is a highlight of the second chapter, being a LargeHam with a complex yet flawed moral code. His testimonies and dialogue never fail to entertain and his outlandish schemes are interesting to reveal, with successfully poking holes in his stories and worldview being both a satisfying and emotional challenge.]]
** [[spoiler:Puremadness is a master of InsaneTrollLogic with her testimony being nonsensical and utterly irrelevant, yet it's so unique and hilarious that it's a welcome and refreshing change of pace from the more serious and bleak opponents in this DarkerAndEdgier game.]]
** [[spoiler:Pearl Fey is an effective PlayerPunch as well as an interesting opponent in terms of gameplay. Her testimony revolves around her feeding you with hints of her crime, yet with her too scared to admit what she's done. It's intentionally easy, yet an emotional rollercoaster where the culprit never lies about their actions.]]
** [[spoiler:Finnegan Hood is an AmoralAttorney who believes his adopted daughter to be responsible for a brutal double murder. Hiding his PapaWolf nature behind a sly troll, he derails the trial using his intelligence and legal knowledge, turning the court into a chaotic mess while providing a different and exciting opponent who is satisfying to outwit due to the challenge he presents.]]
** [[spoiler:In a similar vein, Jane Hood is this. Her testimony is more outrageous and inept than her father's, but makes up for it's lack of difficulty in terms of sheer novelty and entertainment, making it a short yet extremely entertaining battle against an opponent with no self control or common sense.]]
** [[spoiler:Sir Gallante is a highlight of the second chapter, being a LargeHam with a complex yet flawed moral code. His testimonies and dialogue never fail to entertain and his outlandish schemes are interesting to reveal, with successfully poking holes in his stories and worldview being both a satisfying and emotional challenge.]]
** [[spoiler:Puremadness is a master of InsaneTrollLogic with her testimony being nonsensical and utterly irrelevant, yet it's so unique and hilarious that it's a welcome and refreshing change of pace from the more serious and bleak opponents in this DarkerAndEdgier game.]]
** [[spoiler:Pearl Fey is an effective PlayerPunch as well as an interesting opponent in terms of gameplay. Her testimony revolves around her feeding you with hints of her crime, yet with her too scared to admit what she's done. It's intentionally easy, yet an emotional rollercoaster where the culprit never lies about their actions.]]
** [[spoiler:Finnegan Hood is an AmoralAttorney who believes his adopted daughter to be responsible for a brutal double murder. Hiding his PapaWolf nature behind a sly troll, he derails the trial using his intelligence and legal knowledge, turning the court into a chaotic mess while providing a different and exciting opponent who is satisfying to outwit due to the challenge he presents.]]
** [[spoiler:In a similar vein, Jane Hood is this. Her testimony is more outrageous and inept than her father's, but makes up for it's lack of difficulty in terms of sheer novelty and entertainment, making it a short yet extremely entertaining battle against an opponent with no self control or common sense.]]
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* JerkAssWoobie: There's a few.
** Obidiah Williamson, of all people. [[spoiler:He's filled with guilt over not being able to prevent an innocent man from being arrested and his only friend is brutally murdered. His cynicism has made him a lonely and pessimistic man and his obsession with confronting the truth alienates him from everyone, causing him to become a pariah among law enforcement and retire in disgrace. Even his forged evidence was somewhat well intentioned, as his intended victim can end up being a KarmaHoudini.]]
** Gladys Porter may not be the most likable person, but her life is full of loss and betrayal. [[spoiler:Not to mention the fact she's murdered before she can gain some closure about her circumstances.]]
** Obidiah Williamson, of all people. [[spoiler:He's filled with guilt over not being able to prevent an innocent man from being arrested and his only friend is brutally murdered. His cynicism has made him a lonely and pessimistic man and his obsession with confronting the truth alienates him from everyone, causing him to become a pariah among law enforcement and retire in disgrace. Even his forged evidence was somewhat well intentioned, as his intended victim can end up being a KarmaHoudini.]]
** Gladys Porter may not be the most likable person, but her life is full of loss and betrayal. [[spoiler:Not to mention the fact she's murdered before she can gain some closure about her circumstances.]]
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* PlayerPunch: It comes to it when you realize that [[spoiler:Pearl Fey]] was the only person able to shoot [[spoiler:Maya]]. And then you are given the choice to [[spoiler:accuse her or not]].
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* PlayerPunch: OneSceneWonder: [[spoiler:Kristoph Gavin. He's an incredibly formidable opponent who provides the challenge many thought were missing in his canon appearance and he's such a slimy bastard that he steals the show for his limited screentime.]]
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** [[spoiler:Cody Hackins being murdered comes as this, especially since he was only a teenager who had done nothing bad enough to warrant his death.]]
** It comes to it when you realize that [[spoiler:Pearl Fey]] was the only person able to shoot [[spoiler:Maya]]. And then you are given the choice to [[spoiler:accuse her or not]].
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** [[spoiler:Cody Hackins being murdered comes as this, especially since he was only a teenager who had done nothing bad enough to warrant his death.]]
** It comes to it when you realize that [[spoiler:Pearl Fey]] was the only person able to shoot [[spoiler:Maya]]. And then you are given the choice to [[spoiler:accuse her or not]].
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** Salim Kushari. [[spoiler:His life was ruined because Kristoph Gavin wanted a scapegoat.]]
** Pearl Fey. [[spoiler:Saying she is broken is pretty much an understatement.]]
** Salim Kushari. [[spoiler:His life was ruined because Kristoph Gavin wanted a scapegoat.]]
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* LoveToHate: [[spoiler:Nathen Togamera is such a despicable HateSink, that you'll be rooting for his humiliation and defeat as soon as his true colors are shown, but his LargeHam actions and ruthlessness make him a memorable foe and all the more satisfying when his crimes are revealed. He's easy to root against and very popular due to his personality and intelligence.]]
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** [[spoiler:Francisco Mendirez can be this. An incredibly evil defendant who employs the NotMeThisTime argument is regarded as an effective twist, but the fact that he's such an awful human being who can potentially get away with his actions is a contentious issue. Either it's a shocking and interesting KarmaHoudini or it feels unsatisfying and cruel, especially since he's second only to Luciano in terms of vileness.]]
** Gladys Porter is also mixed in terms of fan reception. Either she's a complex JerkWithAHeartOfGold with an interesting character arc or yet another unlikable character who brings the mood down more than anything.
** Gladys Porter is also mixed in terms of fan reception. Either she's a complex JerkWithAHeartOfGold with an interesting character arc or yet another unlikable character who brings the mood down more than anything.
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* EnsembleDarkhorse: Fangame or canon, any ace attorney media is bound to have this.
** Virgil Black [[spoiler:aka Sir Gallante]] is beloved as [[spoiler:a villain, despite the mixed reception to the case. He's a charming and layered character with a sympathetic motivation who is a challenging and satisfying boss. The knight outfit is unique and endearing and the fact that he's a GracefulLoser makes him even more popular. Despite all his awful deeds, his death is quite the TearJerker, especially because of how violent is was.]]
** Sir Gallante's bird only appears a tiny bit and is popular due to being badass and hilarious.
** Meredith Fey is also well liked as a character due to [[spoiler:being an effective AntiVillain with an impressive amount of layers. Her motivation is well presented and her personality is fitting and interesting, making her a formidable foe and captivating character. The fact that she also goes through some CharacterDevelopment is also well recieved, and makes her a sympathetic and TragicVillain despite her evil deeds.]]
** Both of the Hoods are well liked due to being charming and humorous [[CardCarryingVillain Card Carrying Villains]] who lighten the mood of an incredibly dark case. While they would otherwise seem like filler characters who add nothing but padding, they're so memorable and interesting that their appearance is a breath of fresh air and adds yet another layer to an already interesting case.
** Virgil Black [[spoiler:aka Sir Gallante]] is beloved as [[spoiler:a villain, despite the mixed reception to the case. He's a charming and layered character with a sympathetic motivation who is a challenging and satisfying boss. The knight outfit is unique and endearing and the fact that he's a GracefulLoser makes him even more popular. Despite all his awful deeds, his death is quite the TearJerker, especially because of how violent is was.]]
** Sir Gallante's bird only appears a tiny bit and is popular due to being badass and hilarious.
** Meredith Fey is also well liked as a character due to [[spoiler:being an effective AntiVillain with an impressive amount of layers. Her motivation is well presented and her personality is fitting and interesting, making her a formidable foe and captivating character. The fact that she also goes through some CharacterDevelopment is also well recieved, and makes her a sympathetic and TragicVillain despite her evil deeds.]]
** Both of the Hoods are well liked due to being charming and humorous [[CardCarryingVillain Card Carrying Villains]] who lighten the mood of an incredibly dark case. While they would otherwise seem like filler characters who add nothing but padding, they're so memorable and interesting that their appearance is a breath of fresh air and adds yet another layer to an already interesting case.
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** Sarah Keyes is not well liked, due to being irritating and obstructive. [[spoiler:The fact that she sidetracks the trial to put the blame on Wayne Parker feels more bloated than interesting, especially since the other characters are far more popular than she is. While she does have a FreudianExcuse, she feels more unnecessary than anything else.]]
** Anton Simms can also be seen as this due to being a one note StrawFan who gets old quickly and is [[spoiler:an unnecessary and trivial antagonist. His otaku personality is also rather grating, and the fact he doesn't really change much makes him feel like a FlatCharacter more than anything else.]]
** Sarah Keyes is not well liked, due to being irritating and obstructive. [[spoiler:The fact that she sidetracks the trial to put the blame on Wayne Parker feels more bloated than interesting, especially since the other characters are far more popular than she is. While she does have a FreudianExcuse, she feels more unnecessary than anything else.]]
** Anton Simms can also be seen as this due to being a one note StrawFan who gets old quickly and is [[spoiler:an unnecessary and trivial antagonist. His otaku personality is also rather grating, and the fact he doesn't really change much makes him feel like a FlatCharacter more than anything else.]]
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* BaseBreakingCharacter: Obadiah Williamson has become one as of Turnabout Consequences. Some people think that while harsh, his SecretTestOfCharacter was needed to test Wright's integrity. Others see that as a pointlessly cruel KickTheDog moment, some even going as far as to claim it to be Obadiah's MoralEventHorizon. The later part of Turnabout Into the Unknown shows this may have been [[IntendedAudienceReaction intentional]], however, as Phoenix calls him out for his manipulation and methods, causing Obadiah to have a HeelRealization.
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** Obadiah Williamson has become one as of Turnabout Consequences. Some people think that while harsh, his SecretTestOfCharacter was needed to test Wright's integrity. Others see that as a pointlessly cruel KickTheDog moment, some even going as far as to claim it to be Obadiah's MoralEventHorizon. The later part of Turnabout Into the Unknown shows this may have been [[IntendedAudienceReaction intentional]], however, as Phoenix calls him out for his manipulation and methods, causing Obadiah to have a HeelRealization.
* BestLevelEver: The final two cases are usually the most well liked.
** Chapter 4 has an interesting setting and more than one solid PlayerPunch to tug at your heart. The mystery has plenty of effective twists and turns and the witnesses are challenging yet interesting, [[spoiler:having a good amount of complexity to their actions. While Pearl Fey being the shooter is controversial, it's generally regarded to be a TearJerker despite views on how it's handled.]]
** Chapter 5 is long, complicated, and satisfying. [[spoiler:Giving Trucy Wright and Obidiah Williamson time to shine adds some unexpected yet welcome gameplay changes and the past and present cases are both well written and exciting. The hoods are both incredibly popular due to their personalities and Carlo Luciano is well liked as a BigBad due to how horrendous and dangerous he is as a person.]]
** Obadiah Williamson has become one as of Turnabout Consequences. Some people think that while harsh, his SecretTestOfCharacter was needed to test Wright's integrity. Others see that as a pointlessly cruel KickTheDog moment, some even going as far as to claim it to be Obadiah's MoralEventHorizon. The later part of Turnabout Into the Unknown shows this may have been [[IntendedAudienceReaction intentional]], however, as Phoenix calls him out for his manipulation and methods, causing Obadiah to have a HeelRealization.
* BestLevelEver: The final two cases are usually the most well liked.
** Chapter 4 has an interesting setting and more than one solid PlayerPunch to tug at your heart. The mystery has plenty of effective twists and turns and the witnesses are challenging yet interesting, [[spoiler:having a good amount of complexity to their actions. While Pearl Fey being the shooter is controversial, it's generally regarded to be a TearJerker despite views on how it's handled.]]
** Chapter 5 is long, complicated, and satisfying. [[spoiler:Giving Trucy Wright and Obidiah Williamson time to shine adds some unexpected yet welcome gameplay changes and the past and present cases are both well written and exciting. The hoods are both incredibly popular due to their personalities and Carlo Luciano is well liked as a BigBad due to how horrendous and dangerous he is as a person.]]
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** ''VisualNovel/DaiGyakutenSaiban 2'' ended up having a VillainousBreakdown involving [[spoiler:breaking the witness stand]], just like this game.
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** ''VisualNovel/DaiGyakutenSaiban 2'' ''VisualNovel/TheGreatAceAttorney 2: Resolve'' ended up having a VillainousBreakdown involving [[spoiler:breaking the witness stand]], just like this game.
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* CompleteMonster: [[spoiler:Carlo Luciano]] was an [[ProfessionalKiller assassin]] for the Rivales Family, killing many people. After Francisco Mendirez tried to kill him, [[spoiler:Luciano]] faked his own death and devoted his life to making Mendirez suffer. Impersonating Mendirez, he contacted Nathen Togamera and got him to work for him, before murdering [[WouldHurtAChild Cody Hackins]] and [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness framing Togamera]] for it. He proceeded to try and have Maya Fey assassinated, intending for his henchman Raphael Donatello and Donatello's forced accomplice Meredith Fey to both be convicted for it. Finally, he goes on a killing spree, murdering various people and framing Mendirez for the killings in an attempt to have him executed. When Phoenix proves [[spoiler:Luciano]] is the true culprit, he takes Mark Watters hostage and tries to shoot and kill Phoenix.
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* CompleteMonster: [[spoiler:Carlo [[spoiler:[[TheDreaded Carlo Luciano]] was an [[ProfessionalKiller assassin]] for the Rivales Family, killing many people. After Francisco Mendirez tried to kill him, [[spoiler:Luciano]] Luciano [[FakingTheDead faked his own death death]] and devoted his life to making Mendirez suffer. Impersonating Mendirez, he contacted Nathen Togamera and got him to work for him, before murdering [[WouldHurtAChild Cody Hackins]] and [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness framing Togamera]] for it. He proceeded to try and have Maya Fey assassinated, intending for his henchman Raphael Donatello and Donatello's forced accomplice Meredith Fey to both be convicted for it. Finally, he goes on a killing spree, murdering various people and framing Mendirez for the killings in an attempt to have him executed. When Phoenix proves [[spoiler:Luciano]] Luciano is the true culprit, he the latter takes Mark Watters hostage and tries to shoot and kill Phoenix.Phoenix]].
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* MagnificentBastard: [[spoiler: Both of the Hoods in Case 5. Finnegan really shows his former AmoralAttorney side as a witness, managing to play both the defence and prosecution for fools. Even '''purjuring himself'' is all part of his plan! And once Jane is suspected, she proves to be just as smart as him, managing to get herself completley cleared of the crime ''by confessing to it''. In her words, she got Phoenix to defend her for free.]]
