Animation Excellence: Phoenix Wright - Lawyer Up

[@bwoeYT]

The fact that they took a character whose greatest physical feat is slamming a desk, and turned him into a fighter for the fastest most high-energy fighting game, AND IT ACTUALLY FITS, is absolute godlike game design.

[@realchezboi]

While slamming the desk is iconic, Phoenix has also canonically ran through a thick ass reinforced wood and metal door, fell into a raging river from way high up and got hit by a car, and he shook them all off. This man is unstoppable.

[@L16htW4rr10r]

@@realchezboi He gotta survive to win the case!

[@yuvalgabay1023]

@@realchezboi the most brutal battlefield is the court room

[@omgazr0]

​@@realchezboi don't forget he also got hit with a fire extinguisher and he hit a telephone poll when he was sent flying by the car. Man is a walking miracle.

[@shadow98004]

@@omgazr0 plus being tasered, and the multiple instances of him being whipped.

[@ApexGale]

keep in mind phoenix's level 3 is the only absolute fullscreen level 3 he can catch you in level 3 at almost any given moment if you aren't careful

[@Sonic09Hedgehog]

Also the 2nd most powerful level 3 in the game i believe.

[@ANewKindOfGamer]

@@Sonic09Hedgehog I'm pretty sure its tied 1st strongest single move, with the other being vergils (both of them are new in UMvC3, feel the power creep) lv3 super while in his lv1 install super, and Phoenixs is also frame 1 and fullscreen

[@MrMysteryreviewer]

@@ANewKindOfGamer Try Frame 0. You need to be blocking BEFORE the super goes out. It basically turns the entire screen into a hitbox.

[@scrublordesaka3678]

Isn’t Magneto’s level 3 full screen ?

[@ApexGale]

@@scrublordesaka3678 No, he needs to be in front of the enemy. Phoenix Wright hits EVERYWHERE. It's a true full screen. In front, above, behind. If you aren't blocking you're gonna get hit

[@Strixer-gk2kz]

His "Order in the Court!" super deserves special mention, as it knocks down both the user and the opponent. By using it, The Judge is basically "resetting" the battleground by bringing order, making both players start from scratch.

[@dbclass4075]

In the process, removes all bad evidences in Court Record (which is why "Objection overruled!").

[@hmaster24]

What if you? Wanted to gather evidence. But the enemy screamed, FOOTDIVE

[@dbclass4075]

Nah, what is more effective is updated autopsy report. Maya's shield can counter footdive in a small extent.

[@TokenBG]

I'm always amazed by the work that will go into translating a non-fighting game character into a fighting game. It feels like it should be a dumb idea but they frequently make it work.

[@nassiemartinez4399]

They should make a whole crossover game of people who’s fight accidentally

[@veno3359]

How tf was this comment 6 days ago

[@nassiemartinez4399]

@@veno3359 you can comment on a vid before it premieres

[@m7in]

@@veno3359 patreon

[@psipenguin8626]

yeah, I've been having this idea for a fighting game series where all of the characters aren't from fighting games, but are rather from various console generations, like the Atari franchises from the second generation, and the girth of mascot platformers from the fourth generation.

[@DeisFortuna]

"Phoenix gets a lead" ***"UPDATED AUTOPSY REPORT"*** We're never letting Edgeworth live this one down, are we?

[@Brunosky_Inc]

Man, even in context that one is sorta overblown. Gumshoe was the one that unknowingly gave Phoenix an obsolete version of the report.

[@DeisFortuna]

@@Brunosky_Inc yeah, but IIRC, it was up to date when Phoenix got it, and Edgeworth just straight up had another autopsy done, which just so happened to make the original one outdated.

[@dbclass4075]

@@Brunosky_Inc But that didn't stop either men in updating autopsy reports later on.

[@magicno2]

This is how powerful Turnabout mode is: You see those fingers he keeps throwing out? Getting hit by one of those means your character dies by the medium difficulty combo that follows. A.B.I wasn't exaggerating when he says that Ace Attorney is the most powerful move in the game. If you get caught attacking from ANYWHERE in the frame it was cast, you get caught and take 70-90% of your health as damage.

[@alexanderkosten7611]

Isn't it also completely unblockable and undodgeable? I remember that "Ace Attorney" is comically excessive in just how overwhelmingly powerful it is - I suppose you can't block the abstract concept of justice!

[@Sonic09Hedgehog]

@@alexanderkosten7611 it IS blockable, just not undodgeable because it's full screen.

[@G0nzaloCoronel]

Also, if x factor is activated, the move becomes an instant ko

[@ANewKindOfGamer]

yeah, the giant fingers go more than half screen, have overhead and low versions, can ground or wall bounce you, and can be chained into themselves 5 or 6 times, and thats just one thing he gets

[@dbclass4075]

@@Sonic09Hedgehog However, opponent should be already blocking before it activates. Ace Attorney is a 0 frame move.

[@pajamapantsjack5874]

The only character in the game to get two themes. And both are some of the game. That’s dedication.

[@BandagedThumbs]

@AT Productions i think they just forgot to say the "game's best"

[@TPLR15]

Also the Turnabout theme always replace the present theme currently playing whenever you enter into Turnabout mode

[@MrGemHunter]

@@TPLR15 Wonderful touch

[@OGpackirby]

soki from onimusha dawn of dreams in tatsunoko vs capcom has 2 themes too but only in the original japanese release (called cross generation of heroes) because the localization removed character themes altogether

[@enriquegarciacota3914]

"The weakest and the strongest character simultaneously" Oh, like Dan Hibiki !

[@zachataxxii7126]

In terms of guest/crossover characters, I can't think anyone as brilliantly designed as Phoenix Wright. Whoever came up with such a dumb idea and make it work perfectly deserves an award. Fun Fact: In Ace Attorney, Phoenix Wright is basically unkillable (A long fall into a cold river only gave him a runny nose, and getting hit by a car and launched into a light post head-first only gave him a sprained ankle). In UMVC3, Phoenix's health is at 1,000,000, one of the highest totals in the game (tied with other powerhouses like Dr. Doom, Ryu, Wesker, Super Skrull, etc. while only being lower than the likes of Thor, Hulk, Haggar, Nemesis, etc.).

[@xzcxfrgh]

Or when he got smashed in the head with a fire extinguisher and only ended up with minor amnesia yet was still fine enough to win a court case.

[@opadrip]

And, while non-canon, in Phoenix Wright vs Professor Layton, he is strong enough to hold back a man in a suit of armor much taller than he is. Dude is just built different.

[@willdiesel8431]

Why hasn't this guy been in a Death Battle matchup yet? Surely he can stalemate Saitama 😅

[@SwerveStarEx]

Let's also discuss how he kicked down locked doors at least twice (one of which had a reinforced iron lock on it). Both times were to save his friend Maya, who he believed was in danger, so he personally attributes it to adrenaline, but it doesn't undersell the fact that he DID IT.

[@dickle9604]

Phoenix Wright is all about throwing out wild accusations and bluffs to win court cases, so for his playstyle in investigation, trial mode, and turnabout mode to be insane in the membrane is on point

[@Taktaagic]

I love how Phoenix is presented in UMvC3. I may suck at the game, but he’s a blast to play and watch.

[@sunrisejackdaw1779]

"Find some evidence in this missile-" "Here hold this _objection._ "

[@DANCERcow]

Nemesis and Phoenix Wright are the only characters that don't have a walk back animation but rather a turn about animation where they simply turn around to walk back instead of just walking backwards! And it's a wonder why these two are my favorite characters of the series?

[@marche800]

As an Ace Attorney fan the way they handled Phoenix is incredible and easily makes him one of my favourite fighting game characters of all time. He should be in more games it's a travesty that he wasn't in MvCi in any capacity. *_TAKE THAT!_* And this video is my evidence to support that!

[@skunthundler]

I think it might be a good thing that he stayed as far away from MVCI as possible, but I remember hearing somewhere that Apollo was planned for infinite.

[@darkherostardustchannel3699]

SILENCE! :-p

[@Terranigma23]

Tomorrow, Phoenix in Smash Bros Ultimate. 🤞

[@BIastProcX]

He should be in Smash

[@BIastProcX]

@@Terranigma23 I'd be so happy if that happens. But I doubt it

[@cjhedrick6418]

"Doom cares not for your paltry evidence! As the supreme ruler of Latveria, diplomatic immunity protects me from all-" TAKE THAT! "What!? NOOOOOOO! ...This is worse than my defeat at the hands of Squirrel Girl..."

[@dbclass4075]

One of the major plots in Ace Attorney is revoking someone's diplomatic immunity.

[@migueeeelet]

@@dbclass4075 That's in Miles Edgeworth Investigations... 2 I think? The final case. That guy is cornered FOUR TIMES BEFORE HE GOES DOWN. I've never seen a puzzle game have a sponge boss like that!

[@dbclass4075]

@@migueeeelet 1. The final case for 2 takes place in a circus.

[@coffefighterz9641]

I would have loved you going also over his "Order in the court" Super For example mentioning how: *it's only available in trial mode, the only place where you would find the judge *It's a DP super and it sends both Phoenix wright and the opponent flying, this usually results in the players returning to a somewhat neutral position, just like in a trial where the judge has to set order so things don't get out of control *This super also removes bad evidence from Phoenix, which kinda represents moments in ace attorney where Phoenix uses the little time he has to "present" new evidences that shows proof of his client Innocence (it's kinda of a joke that Nick loves to pull saves out of nowhere when being pressured, kinda like a DP super would be) *And lastly if done incorrectly this move puts Phoenix in a grounded state where some supers can easily punish him Just something I wanted to say and I thought of at 3 am, amazing video

[@dbclass4075]

Additionally, the small detail, "Objection overruled!": Wright will revert back to Investigation Mode because he didn't have enough evidence to continue the trial. Order in the Court is available in Turnabout mode, by the way. Same, but greater damage, and without mode reversion.

[@Starla-G]

Not sure if you've ever been complimented for it, but I absolutely love the transitions you make. I love how it's unique for every character or game you're talking about in a video, and they just keep getting better!

[@returnedtomonkey8886]

I don't see. Can you give some exemples?

[@fuhbree]

@@returnedtomonkey8886 0:58, 3:56 and 6:15 are themed after Examination and Cross-Examination from the Phoenix Wright series

[@dbclass4075]

@@returnedtomonkey8886 The "Exhibit x:" transitions matches the style of "Witness Testimony" in Ace Attorney games.

[@MrPomegranX]

Ah yes Faust if he got a different degree

[@samuelevans738]

You know what? Yes. Definitely.

[@samuelevans738]

Wait, hold up; how would a lawyer Faust animate?

[@marche800]

@@samuelevans738 Like Phoenix.

[@NeoBoneGirl]

Not really? He's more similar to Zato, but honestly the character he's most similar to is Arakune from Blazblue

[@MrPomegranX]

@@NeoBoneGirl I’m more so saying the random element, I am WELL aware they play nothing alike

[@Ramsey276one]

6:22 Project X Zone It is HILARIOUS that he can actually put up a fight with the help of everyone else XD

[@KahilaTheArtSlime]

This is probably a minor issue, but I'm surprised that you didnt mention him having a really high HP Value or the best X-Factor in the game as part of his Mechanical Characterization

[@ravenfrancis1476]

That actually makes sense because in the actual Phoenix Wright games he goes through things that would kill - or at least severely injure - normal people (like getting ran over by a truck and flung into a street lamp or breaking through a solid wood door

[@Einamu]

@@ravenfrancis1476 or falling into a river that is infamous for killing people and getting out with just a bad cold.

[@anzol4523]

@@ravenfrancis1476 i mean, that's pretty much the entire cast of the game but i get your point

[@Max-rr6jl]

@@Einamu also getting hit in the head with a fire extinguisher

[@jk844100]

He doesn’t have a high hp value, he has 1,000,000 which is average.

[@NekuZX]

"From Harmless lawyer, to unstoppable god of truth" Such a silly yet still powerful quote.

[@Gamermario-lb3rq]

Adaptation Excellence could be a good spin off series for this channel. Especially for subjects like Steve in Smash and Negan in Tekken 7.

[@axelwust9376]

I believe he objected (harhar) to Negan a bit. Mainly cause Tekken didn't really bring over what made Walking Dead so unique, instead making a "Miguel but with a bat" character.

[@Sawplanik]

yeah, he mainly issued the fact that Negan is intimidating in The Walking Dead, but why should he be ny intimidating to most of the Tekken cast? I think he mainly used the trailer as an example, but I don't remember in which video

[@caivondavenez3854]

@@Sawplanik it was literally titled "A.B.Itorial: Neagan?"

[@ShinMario098]

If any Tekken 7 guest character deserves an Adaptation Excellence its easily Akuma.

[@NinF37]

I feel the need to mention that Maya is there too - using some magic psychic bullshit to help Phoenix (both in game and in the fight). Definitely feel it was a missed opportunity to not mention how Maya (and much lesser extent, Missile) work in fighting game context the same as in game context.

[@dbclass4075]

Plus, her being an avid fan on Steel Samurai.

[@thecardusguy5610]

Easily one of the most brilliant characters in a fighting game... ever. They didn’t just translate his looks and.. uhm... “moveset” perfectly but they directly transported the Ace Attorney philosophy in the chaotic mess of Marvel vs. Capcom 3. It feels like a wonderful tribute to both the character AND series and fuuuuuuck we need a new MvC game because I miss this kind of stuff. So good.

[@kevingriffith6011]

My only regret was that we didn't get Daredevil in Marvel 3 to complete my legal defense team with Phoenix Wright and She-Hulk.

[@joshbruh6584]

Stuff like Phoenix in MvC really makes me want to see a whole licensed fighting game that is just straight up silly like Danganronpa or Doctor Stone where all of the characters movesets are just really weird .

[@ramirezserranodanielaaron5724]

Dangaronpa is more easy with characters like sakura or the most of character have a trait to begining similar like rival schools But doctor stone always exist character like that easily can fight but characters like senku or crome would be more intetesting

[@StellaEFZ]

So you want a doujin fighter?

[@joshbruh6584]

@@StellaEFZ yes

[@Zetact_]

I would love to see if some new Capcom crossover title managed to pull off Sissel as a playable character. Even if he's so obscure that most would have no clue who he is. What I would personally do is make Sissel a puppet character where the point character is Lynne. And of course there needs to be a super with the giant chicken.

[@joshbruh6584]

@@Zetact_ YES

[@THEZEROANGEL]

2 things 1) As someone who was able to finally start playing these games when they went on sale on the eshop a few weeks back, I really thank you for keeping spoilers to a minimum. 2) I have used KZbin for a very long time and came across hundreds of Chanel's, but I can safely say, you guys are in my top 3. Dang fine work you Do.

[@chimaeraarts]

Never forget DL-6 lol

[@dbclass4075]

@@chimaeraarts Ah, an elevator music.

[@Ravensgale]

Phoenix Wright is one of my favorite non-fighting game Capcomverse characters. It's funny that most people don't even know he's a Capcom character since they associate that company with primarily fighting games.

[@dbclass4075]

@@KrissyBlues Within the niche market of visual novel, Ace Attorney is popular.

[@dbclass4075]

@@KrissyBlues In the most unexpected turn of events, Ace Attorney Invetigations 2 is localized (and packed into a duology bundle). kzbin.info/www/bejne/hn2pfpSXoNeSrsksi=gtozdqTxLUG93y7Q

[@nayannmartinelli300]

God, the quality Capcom can bring to their games when they put their mind(s) to it is nothing short of amazing.

[@MrPomegranX]

This energy that made Phoenix Wright an interesting game is what made him interesting in the mad game of Marvel vs Capcom 3

[@IHeartJustice]

Loving this, it's thanks to people like you that I stay motivated to make this character appear as great in UMVC3 as he does in his game

[@Ninja-The-Red-Shinobi]

Phoenix Wright being in MvC3 is just like... the greatest fucking thing ever and not enough people appreciate that fact.

[@darthlucasfuu]

"Are Phoenix Wright a low, mid or a top tier character?" "Yes!"

[@LowerBlack64]

Something that I've noticed that seems a bit more meta about PW's design (which may or may not be a accident) is that all top players that I've seen put him as the point (first) character, making him begin as the seemingly weakest link of the team and taking on the full brunt of the enemy's team, but I think that's the point, as it further mirrors him beginning in a disadvatange. There's also the fact that with his teammates covering for him and by being on the battle from the first second, PW has better chances to make his case as if he's also beginning a new case in his game, rather than suddenly taking over the case from somebody else. Also with specific assists and supers, PW can easily break his opponent's guard, like with Maya's super, in which if you attack in either low or high (I don't remember which one, the opposite height to Maya's) on the last hit, you get a guaranteed opening. It makes me think of the final cases of the games, in which PW always needs the help of his friends to truly come out victorious. He's a monster in his own right, but he's at his best when working alongside others, and it meshes greatly with UMvC3's team focused gameplay. Man, I was sad when he didn't return to Infinite, but considering the hot mess that that game was production wise (unrelated to the fighting game on its own merits), I'm kind of glad he didn't at the same time.

[@SAPProd]

I’d love to see Phoenix (or one of his friends/ancestors) return in MvC4.

[@gabrielandriel8960]

I'd love MvC to return in MvC4

[@nyronarnold6024]

The Bird Lady?

[@juliogomesdesouza9035]

I want him in smash.

[@onetwopikachu8122]

@@juliogomesdesouza9035 unfortunately in Smash they already revealed their last fighter Sora so rip Phoenix Wright and Waluigi maybe next Smash game?

[@MaoriGamerDood]

Some random A$$hole: Guests have unnecessary Gimmicks and only take roster space from another character that deserves it. Capcom: OBJECTION!

[@HellecticMojo]

Less of a problem in a crossover game, more of an issue in small roster of a mainline franchise.

[@MaoriGamerDood]

@@HellecticMojo HOLD IT! The introduction of a Guest not only breaks the mold, but also generates new Blood, interest and future potential. Which can increase the main series if done right. Which is beneficial for Devs, Pubs and Fans.

[@Guitar-Dog]

Yeah I hate 'guest' characters in MvC it should just be people from marvel and Capcom like pheonix writht

[@KraggFair]

You're allowed to curse on the internet, friend, you don't need to censor the word "asshole"

[@noname768397]

@@KraggFair he's in court gotta be respectful

[@CaravanNoobs]

I love Ace Attorney and Nick's appearance in UMvC3 always tickles me as one of my top choices and an entry to truly get into traditional fighting games instead of watching from the sidelines. Nick in UMvC3 is so perfect that I've got reservations on him getting into Smash Bros cause I doubt they'd make him as cool as he is in MvC. I'd still love to see him regardless but it'll be tough to top perfection.

[@axelwust9376]

Honestly, I'd say Smash would just transplant him from MvC3, cause the moveset is that good.

[@Suika_Ibuki_The_Drunk_Oni]

HOLD IT! That Hitbox is clearly a contradiction!!

[@TheMrCHELL]

This game uses "bubbles" (like Smash Bros, Tekken, MK11 and others), not hitboxes.

[@Maxler5795]

Oke of my favourite things about ace attorney is how it feels like punching a wall, not getting anywhere, until it breaks wide open and you make stupid progress, until you run into another wall

[@ASnazzyNinja]

Fun fact, this game doesn't actually use hitboxes. This game uses hit "bubbles" which is why wesker's cr. M will occasionally miss on standing enemies, when no distance has been changed

[@SugarPunch]

I didn't actually know that! I thought hit bubbles were specific to 3D fighters like Tekken. Is that how Phoenix's standing H hit Wolvey from sweep distance?

[@sebaz013]

@@SugarPunch Your favorite fighting game designers, NRS, also use this, and they are as good at implementing them as they are at making their animations.

[@ivrydice0954]

Smash bros also uses hit bubbles New character on 10/5 I know who I'm betting on. :)

[@leithaziz2716]

OBJECTION! The paper hit Wolverine's claws so the reaction from him is warranted to some extent. Overruled :)

[@selfsustainedautocannibalVampi]

objection. He has (mostly) unbreakable metal covering his claws and you think paper is going to hurt him?

[@princejax2748]

@@selfsustainedautocannibalVampiOBJECTION! Thought bubbles have also done damage to Wolverine

[@selfsustainedautocannibalVampi]

@@princejax2748 Oh yeah thought bubbles can absolutely break his bones; I'm not arguing that, but thought bubbles aren't paper. Yes they both serve the same purpose, that purpose being to write on, but that doesn't mean their "weapon viabilityness" is in anyway comparable. That would be like saying a cave wall and a tee-shirt cause the same amount of blunt force trauma when you hit someone with it because you wrote "Can kill Galactus in one hit" on both of them.

[@pacodapea432]

@@selfsustainedautocannibalVampi HOLD IT! Why were you so adamant about Wolverine's unbreakable metal claws not caring to pieces of paper in a game where even the mightiest and toughest of heroes/villains flinch from a mere sneeze of a *lawyer* that the papers in question came from? 💀 *< TAKE THAT! >*

[@selfsustainedautocannibalVampi]

@@pacodapea432 First of all according a sneeze can travel around 100 mph. I couldn't find anything on how fast a standard sheet of paper can be thrown but apparently cards can be thrown only 75ish mph. Meaning a sneeze is technically more dangerous than a thrown playing card and a thrown card is significantly more dangerous than regular paper. Also, sharp objects like scissors and claws beat paper. You can't cut a sneeze in half, the blade will just pass right through it and get dirty.

[@legit4052]

Most characters: Super human, war machines, gods, people with strong wepons and demons Phoenix: "you missed your child support payment, Vergil"

[@heefmvc]

So glad to see Marvel vs Capcom 3 on this channel. It did so much for its characters, and no character got better treatment than Phoenix Wright. He even has some of the extra recovery animations that SFV season 2 onward characters have, like 5 years before that game came out. Great video!

[@Mario1080p]

For the longest time, I was always fascinated with Earthbound(and Dragon Quest recently) characters being adapted from a first-person turn based RPG into a fighting game. Particularly their Spells and how they appear in Smash Bros.

[@KingOfDarknessAndEvil]

I was just thinking about this. It's amazing how well they translated his character and playstyle into the game

[@zombieguy4444]

Phoenix is easily my favorite implementation of a non-fighting game character into a fighting game

[@cravinlucy3]

You should go back all the way to X-Men cota. It's interesting because that game established the fighting style and animations of marvel characters which still persists today in fighting games.

[@inkdragoon4547]

Ace Attorney is basically the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure of puzzle games. I mean, not only does it have a similar level of over-the-top absurdity, but the cases are even structured similarly to a lot of Stand battles in the series!

[@battousaix4263]

What do you mean that its structured similarly to Stand battles in Jojo? I'm a big fan of Ace Attorney, but I know barely anything about Jojo so that sounds really interesting to me

[@inkdragoon4547]

@@battousaix4263 In JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, the enemy will usually have some strange ability that has them starting the fight with an unfair advantage. The main character (or side character in some battles) then finds some creative way to use their own ability or a weakness in the enemy's to take the advantage for themselves. Then, part way through the fight, the enemy will usually take back the advantage with some other creative use of their ability. From there, either the main character or side character in question finds some weakness in the enemy's ability to exploit and wins the fight, or in some cases, the enemy wins the fight. This is similar to how most cases are structured in Ace Attorney.

[@karue7581]

MvC3's Phoenix Wright is for sure one of my favorite characters in fighting game history. Such an amazingly designed and fun to play character.

[@misterjersey5460]

UMVC3 Phoenix Wright Was a Comeback Machine. Since, you know, like a turnabout.

[@Mikhailnoise]

Phoenix in MvC3 is both an incredible inclusion AND his alt palette references Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective. They truly outdid themselves.

[@AgentBacalhau]

I cracked a bit when the first downbeat you showed on the graph was "updated autopsy report"

[@cashordeals3672]

I remember when I was kid growing up playing umvc3 i literally knew everyone else but Phoenix Wright well him and Arthur and Phoenix in this game alone made me a fan of him especially his expressions and animations 🤣

[@DwarlWarberry]

This game doesn't have hitboxes, it has hitSPHERES. They're SPHERICAL

[@InFiNiTeO7]

I still think to this day Phoenix is still the most well translated character into any fighting game ever and in the most creative way possible. His gameplay works and feels like an Ace Attorney game. Maybe the only other character I can consider is Steve in Smash Bros Ultimate, as he effectively turns a match into a game of Minecraft Manhunt.

[@matthiasjones]

This was such an excellent explanation for NOT ONLY the transition into Marvel vs. Capcom 3, but just Ace Attorney in general. 💚💚💚

[@smonkcat7747]

Iheartjustice and lythero are the 2 people who are famous for using phoenix, and i recently just watch the new video and im happy.

[@xyzen9673]

I like how turnabout mode make pheonix wright probably the strongest character in the game

[@BinBintheRiceCake]

I'd like to point out that in the 1.0 version of umvc3, Phoenix Wright turnabout mode was so powerful, on assists, he had super armor! Yes, that man can walk through supers and stop them!

[@jigglyjoe206]

Waiting for this to blow up when he is announced for Smash on Oct 5

[@jk844100]

How’d that turn out haha

[@heardofrvb]

3:20 The autopsy report is outdated.

[@gamefreakDX]

I still think Phoenix Wright is one of the best designed characters in fighting games.

[@soobledoo]

my main finally got his abitorial, thank you so much

[@BingBangPoe]

One of the things I love about Marvel VS Capcom and Smash Bros. is well they tend to adapt characters from other series and be very faithful with their representation, capturing all the traits of their personality. Even if they really "don't fit" in a fighting game, the devs make it work.

[@cmdworld2]

This and the Monster Hunter videos are the only videos of yours where I have any idea what the hell you're talking about, but I'm watching them all anyway. Your writing & delivery are really strong, engaging, and snappy, even when I have 0 context or prior investment! Props to you :)

[@blueblade6174]

Now I wanna get into Ace Attorney

[@dbclass4075]

Ace Attorney Trilogy is for sale in Steam. If interested, maybe the prequel spinoff as well, The Great Ace Attorney: Chronicles.

[@Fenixisreal]

I love that this video also analized how the phoenix wright cases are

[@luckycyber2456]

There’s a reason UMVC3 was my first fighting game. And I totally noticed how how good he was represented

[@Superluigi881]

He may never be a top tier but Mr Wright is probably one of the best designed fighting game characters ever. It's really smart what they did here. Good luck designing another character that fits this "function".

[@terrydavis146]

I like how in some ways he's like a spruced up version of norimaro

[@ninjaamber]

This is a very cool video! It's absurd that Phoenix somehow fits perfectly in a fighting game

[@DourPrize]

8:39 hit spheres actually

[@katsu558]

*cough that's why he'd make a good smash fighter cough*

[@ZXaria]

It's the only character I need in SSBU.

[@Toxic_Death]

This video surely needs more views, editing is good and so is the dude explaining. Shocked that you only have 100k

[@markmorales7958]

You could say his endgame has “reached out to the truth”.

[@HawkBreland]

absolute gem of a video right here

[@dbat978]

This is such a wonderful summary of the Ace Attorney formula and how the UMvC3 translated it really well into a fighting game. I think it's worth mentioning that aside from fitting the attacks that aren't really attacks style, Maya's role in the moveset also sort of reflects her role in the original trilogy. Pheonix is the one doing the cross examining and general lawyer stuff, but Maya's headstrong attitude and spirit channeling powers are an invaluable support that has helped him in numerous cases.

[@ToonNick]

Great video, also I like how you mention iHeartJustice but not Lythero even when you use both their gameplay lol

[@Raxyz_0]

When I first saw Phoenix gameplay in MvC3 I didn't really gave any consideration other than being a joke character. After playing the first game in the franchise recently (TGAA) I could really see the effort put in adapting him and what his game represents. The good news is, with Karuma by his side Ryunosuke can probably fit in easier in the next Capcom Vs game without sacrificing his overall gameplan.

[@dbclass4075]

While Adventures is first chronologically, it is relatively modern in terms of release date. Adventures was released in 2015, while the very first Ace Attorney back in 2001.

[@big_money2689]

Finally a video recognizing my favorite fighting game character of all time! Idc if he’s considered one of the worst characters in UMvC3, he’ll always be in my team

[@Neoxon619]

Good to see you cover one if my favorite video game characters……& my UMvC3 main.

[@Strykerx31]

8:40 remember he's from a game where you kinda bullshit your way thru to get anywhere, so in thoery, this makes sense for Him.

[@dazeychain6155]

i love this video and i find myself revisiting and sharing it a lot as i struggle in my own design career. i need to watch more of your stuff when im not drowning in work but keep it up, youre awesome!

[@Lewdology]

No objections, Your Honor.

[@sacadeek145]

This video was seriously excellent as always

[@bananabike279]

Move over Know Your Moves, Adaptation Excellence is in town and here to stay!

[@Syparion]

YESSS I've been waiting for this video all my life and i didn't even know it

[@idoshanintendo]

I was waiting for an ace attorney video. And I was not disappointed in the slightest.

[@exaltedfalcheon1793]

In court, it's never a question of guilty or not guilty.

[@manchxz]

Love the Lythero gameplay

[@Spariteo]

I always talk about how perfect this character is, every Phoenix fight in UMVC3 feels like its own Ace Attorney case contained in this little fighting game

[@RandoChrisYT]

And a special thanks for Lythero for providing prime Phoenix Wright gameplay visuals

[@tystad19]

Thanks for this blast to the past. Gonna watch Lytheros shenanigans now to hopefully feel what I felt back then.

[@TheDimensionDweller]

3:19 Edgeworth throwing the updated autopsy report at Phoenix, I can't xD

[@Bayonet300]

He and Franziska were supposed to appear in an earlier vs game, but were scrapped for time; what could have been

[@dbclass4075]

Whip is likely the primary weapon.

[@ryuzxa]

Imagine being a god and got sued by some lawyer with funny hair

[@dbclass4075]

Even Ace Attorney characters mocked his spikey hair.

[@Oscar97o]

Nothing to do with MvC3, but Capcom's puzzle visual novels are so good. Ace Attorney and Ghost Trick.

[@dbclass4075]

Those two are created by Shu Takumi.

[@Oscar97o]

@@dbclass4075 I know, that's why I mentioned both.

[@neon5015]

I absolutely loved throwing him into a bunch of teams it was so much Fun. Good times!

[@The4stro]

unstopable god of truth is such a raw description of phoenix wright

[@WarHelmetCombine]

people casually beating the shit each other while trial 2001 plays in the background: 😊

[@730Flare]

Besides the brilliance of adapting Ace Attorney into a fighting game for Phoenix's movesets, I also like how Maya is implemented in his moves: Investigation Mode is the only mode where he access to Maya's shield reflecting how she helps him primarily during investigations. In Trial Mode, he can't use the shield referencing how Maya's assistance is limited. There is also the Order in the Court Hyper Combo that sets him back to Investigation Mode and destroys all bad evidence, referencing the Judge calling off the trial for the day and telling both the defense and prosecution to resume investigation.