Everything GREAT About Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney!

Episode 4: Turnabout Goodbyes

Spoilers!

(Obviously...)

(Reminiscence ~ The DL-6 Incident) "Yep." *ding*

"Whoa! Edgeworth?! What's going on?! One heck of a surprise!" *ding*

(Maya wanting to find waterfalls for spiritual training) "Setting up Maya's inner conflict for this case." *ding*

"Despite the fact that Edgeworth tried to get Maya, and later Phoenix himself, convicted for a crime none of them committed, Phoenix still believes that Edgeworth is incapable of committing murder and wants to help, clearly remembering his past." *ding*

"Also the start of the mandatory showing of your attorney's badge." *ding*

"Gumshoe wanting to actively help our heroes? Always a win." *ding*

(Maya: What are you getting me for Christmas, Nick? Phoenix: Talk to Santa.) "Funny that our heroes DO talk to Santa later on. Course he's revealed to be Larry, but still..." *ding*

(Maya setting off party poppers, triggering Lotta's camera) "Yep." *ding*

(Lotta Hart shows up scolding Maya) "Hahahahahahahaha..." *ding*

"I know that Lotta's kind of a mixed bag for some people, but like her name implies, she can be nice once in a while, so..." *ding*

(Larry: Edgey was in the same class as us in grade school!) "Such a hugh twist it even shocks Maya!" *3 wins*

"Also, 'Edgey.' *snicker*" *ding*

(Maya getting excited over Gourdy and Phoenix's skepticism) "Hahahahaha..." *ding*

"More DL-6 exposition ." *ding*

(Edgeworth: The DL-6 Incident... was when my father died.) "One heck of a tragic backstory. A past that helped shape Miles Edgeworth into the man we fought against in the preceding cases." *ding*

"About this next issue: In this game, the statute of limitations on murder runs out after fifteen years, even though there isn't one on that particular offense here in the U.S. which is where the localization says the game takes place. However the game was developed in Japan and in 2001 before the real life Japanese government abolished it in 2010." *ding*

(About the prime suspect's disappearance) "Foreshadowing." *ding*

(The earthquake) "Yeah, this was a bit random, but I'll give the scene credit for establishing Edgeworth's phobia of earthquakes which we later find out stemmed from the day of his father's death." *ding*

"Manfred von Karma... *shudder*" *ding*

(Von Karma: You seriously think that I would stand here were I not completely prepared?) "This line perfectly demonstrates Prosecutor von Karma's arrogance as well as his extensive preparation and also his perfectionism." *ding*

(Von Karma: Objection!) "Whoa! What the...?!" *a win for the scary objection*

(Phoenix: No, I need you here! I can see that you're always trying to help out.) "Comforting your friend." *ding*

"Maya sacrificing her freedom to save the case." *ding*

(Upon learning that Edgeworth posted bail for Maya) "Gratitude!" *ding*

"Also taking a level in kindness." *ding*

(Gumshoe's "secret weapons") *3 wins for each just for the sheer absurdity of the situation*

(Polly: "Don't forget DL-6! *squawk*") "Foreshadowing!" *ding*

"Also a huge wham line!" *ding*

(The judge declares Edgeworth guilty) "Game over." *2 wins removed*

(Larry interrupting the verdict) *2 wins given back*

"Also, saving your friend!" *ding*

(Phoenix's theory on what really happened) "This is another great moment for the series, and the Allegro version of the cross examination theme really helps." *ding*

(The class trial) "Here, we get into Phoenix's backstory and motivations. Not much compared to Apollo or Athena's, but still..." *ding*

(Edgeworth and Larry object to the class's harsh treatment of Phoenix) "Standing up for your fellow student." *ding*

"It's true that von Karma could've just typed the letter to avoid any traces that could lead to his involvement being exposed; however, he clearly stated that he told Yogi to burn the letter after reading it. Still, it's a nice way of revealing the presence of a mastermind." *ding*

(Phoenix shows von Karma the letter) *5 wins removed for this really stupid moment*

(The DL-6 bullet saved by Maya) *5 wins given back*

"Out of ideas? Cross-examine your suspect's pet parrot!" *ding*

"Also, cross-examining the parrot." *3 wins*

(Yogi standing up straight) "Confession time." *ding*

"And no real breakdown this time, too!" *ding*

"Confetti!" *ding*

(Phoenix: ...I'm going to prove Miles Edgeworth is innocent.) "Determination!" *ding*

(Flashes of Mia) "It could be that Phoenix is hallucinating from the shock of possibly losing, but it could be that Mia was right when she said she'd always be watching at the end of the second episode, so..." *5 wins*

(Phoenix accusing von Karma) *ding*

(Phoenix: We could use this metal detector!) "Metal detector for the win!" *ding*

"Also, holy moly! Von Karma's sweating buckets!" *ding*

(Von Karma's breakdown) *a win for everytime he bangs his head which is at least 30 times*

"Also, comeuppance." *ding*

"And confession time again." *ding*

"More confetti!" *ding*

(Edgeworth's awkward cheer) "Pfffffft... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!" *6 wins*

(Phoenix and Maya's goodbye at the train station) "This is without a doubt one of the most touching and heartwarming scenes in the entire franchise, hands down. Words alone cannot do it justice." *ding*

"The first 'Where Are They Now?' segments in the franchise." *ding*

(Gumshoe: Hey, pal! Mr. Edgeworth dropped by and wished a Happy New Year!) "Aww..." *ding*

"Also, Edgeworth's awkward cheer again... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA..." *6 wins*

"Lotta's picture with the whole group including Mia's ghost, smiling." *3 wins*

(Phoenix: Hold it!) "What...? Another case? But I thought this was the last... Ooooh..." *ding*

Total Win Score: 111

Award: Polly ("Hello! Hello!" *squawk*)

A/N: Thanks everybody for reading. And please remember to leave a review while you're at it.

Just a little heads up: after I complete Rise from the Ashes, I'll start doing the other odd numbered games (T&T and DD), then after that the even numbered ones (JFA, AJ, and SoJ).