Phoenix Wright Trials & Tribulations walkthrough: complete spoiler-free Ace Attorney 3 guide (2024)

The third entry in the original Ace Attorney trilogy isPhoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Trials and Tribulations, and in many ways you can consider it an epic and closing third chapter to many of the character stories introduced in the previous two Ace Attorney games. Originally available on GBA, they've now been ported to wide variety of modern platforms, in particular as part of thePhoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogypackage.

The structure of this game is very similar to the previous two entries - there's no real nasty surprises here. You'll be working through investigation and trial phases of each case, trying to prove contradictions to save your clients from being wrongfully convicted. This page is aspoiler-free walkthrough guide for Ace Attorney 3, Phoenix Wright: Trials & Tribulations- you can follow it from the start of the game to the very end, and it's been written in such a way to minimize or completely prevent spoilers so long as you don't scroll ahead of where you're currently at.

This guide naturally follows on from our Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney walkthrough and our Phoenix Wright: Justice For All walkthrough; if you're playing those, head to those first as part of our wider Ace Attorney Trilogy guides section. Otherwise, use the links below to skip to whatever Trials & Tribulations case you're currently on:

• Case 1: Turnabout Memories
  • Trial: Part One
  • Trial: Part Two
• Case 2: The Stolen Turnabout
  • Investigation: Part One
  • Trial: Part One
  • Investigation: Part Two
  • Trial: Part Two
• Case 3: Recipe for Turnabout
  • Investigation: Part One
  • Trial: Part One
  • Investigation: Part Two
  • Trial: Part Two
• Case 4: Turnabout Beginnings
  • Trial: Part One
• Case 5: Bridge to the Turnabout
  • Investigation: PartOne
  • Trial: Part One
  • Investigation: Part Two
  • Trial: Part Two

Case 1 - Turnabout Memories: spoiler-free walkthrough

Every entry in the trilogy has a first tutorial case - but this one takes things back to the very beginning - to when Phoenix Wright himself was a suspect in a terrible crime...

Case 1, Turnabout Memories Trial 1

As with the walkthroughs to the previous two Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney adventures, the aim is to remain as spoiler-free as possible throughout this guide. That means you'll find the answers to questions posed in the trial listed in the order that they appear, but completely out of context:

• You'll talk through the case and as part of that conversation see theCrime Photo 1added to your Court Record - which is where you access evidence.
• When prompted: "Electrocution".
• When asked to present a person, present the Profile ofDahlia Hawthorne.

Phoenix's Testimony ~ The Victim and I: Witness Cross-Examination

Next up is a cross-examination, which is a key mechanic in all of the core Ace Attorney games including Trials and Tribulations. The game will explain how it works as this is your first time doing it this game, but to be clear, you'll be presented with a series of statements. You can either 'press' statements to get more information and context, or present evidence to reveal and prove contradictions and inaccuracies in the testimony - which can unseat the testimony and help you to ruin the prosecution's case. Your first cross-examination subject is Phoenix Wright himself...

• Press Phoenix's 4th statement: "I have never even talked..."
• PresentCrime Photo 1on the newly added statement "He was always walking around...", and you'll then getCrime Photo 2andColdkiller Xadded to the Court Record.

Phoenix's Testimony ~ What Really Happened: Witness Cross-Examination

Phoenix's Testimony continues:

• Press the 2nd statement: "He was in the Pharmacology Dept...".
• Ask "About the Pharmacology Dept."
• Press the newly added 6th statement: "But I lost my bottle of it..."
• Choose to "Establish Murder Method".
• PresentCrime Photo 1when prompted.
• When asked to point out, point to the hanging electrical cable above the body, and present that.

Phoenix's Testimony ~ When I Pushed the Victim: Witness Cross-Examination

Phoenix's Testimony is straining - so it's time to go again:

• Press the 3rd statement: "At that moment..."
• Choose to "Ask for more details".
• Say "Of course it's important!"
• PresentCrime Photo 1against the newly added sixth statement: "After I shoved him..."
• This concludes this segment of the Trial, andaddsUmbrellaandPhoenix's Testimonyto the Court Record.

Case 1, Turnabout Memories Trial 2

There's a brief recess. This gives you a chance to chat to your defendant, and in the course of that conversation you'll getDahlia's PresentandNewspaper Clipping, two new items for your Court Record. They'll be useful as you head back into the trial - where Dahlia will be taking to the stand.

Dahlia's Testimony ~ What I Witnessed: Witness Cross-Examination

• Press the 3rd statement: "Then suddenly..."
• Choose to "Show Contradiction". Two new statements will be added.
• PresentPhoenix's Testimonyagainst the second of the two added statements: "It didn't look like..."
• Say "There was lightning." After some chatter,Student's Testimonygets added to the Court Record.
• When prompted, PresentPhoenix Wright's Profile.

Dahlia's Testimony ~ What I Witnessed, Part 2: Witness Cross-Examination

• Press the 1st statement to get an optional achievement in newer versions of the game.
• Present theStudent's Testimonyevidence from your Court Record against the 5th Statement: "The cable snapping..."
• Next, choose to presentDahlia Hawthorne's Profile. After some chatter, thePolice Reportgets added to your Court Record.

Dahlia's Testimony ~ How I Met My Feenie: Witness Cross-Examination

• Press the 2nd statement: "It's like we were destined to meet..."
• When prompted, choose to "Keep Pressing."
• Present thePolice Reportevidence against the newly added statement: "I had come to this courthouse..."

Dahlia's Testimony ~ The Poisoning: Witness Cross-Examination

• PresentDoug Swallow's Profileagainst the 5th statement "So you see..."
• When prompted, choose to present theDahlia's Presentevidence.
• Say "Because of that Necklace".

After this, the testimony is functionally over, but there's a few more steps to take...

• When asked, presentPhoenix Wright's Profile.
• Finally, presentColdkiller X.

That's the end of your first case - and your tutorial! Next up... a robbery.

Case 2 - The Stolen Turnabout: spoiler-free walkthrough

A robbery, a flamboyantcostumed phantom thief, familiar faces, Phoenix's first brush with rival prosecutor Godot - the second case in Ace Attorney: Trials and Tribulations is a big one. And it all starts with a theft of an item you actually might be familiar with...

Case 2, The Stolen Turnabout: Part OneInvestigation

Your case starts out not with a horrifying crime or a desperate pea for help from a defendant, but with your friends, simply hanging out in your office. Pretty quickly, things take an... interesting turn.

• You begin in theWright & Co. Law Offices.After some chatter you'll get theTreasure Exhibition Posteradded to your Court Record.
• When that talking is over, you'll automatically be whisked to theMain Exhibition Hall. You can examine and look around here, but to progress you need to move to theBasem*nt Warehouse.
  • Once you've moved to the Basem*nt Warehouse, you'll meet a familiar face, Adrian Andrews. Chat to her about the two topics available.
  • Pan the Basem*nt Warehouse camera over to the right, and then examine the Golden Statue to addAmi Fey's Golden Statueto the Court Record.
• With all that done, you'll be returned to theWright & Co. Law Offices. While here, talk to Maya about everything you can to add theSacred Urnto the Court Record.
• When you can, move back to theMain Exhibition Hall.Gumshoe is here. Talk about everything to getDeMasque's Calling Cardadded to your stack of evidence.
• Now head back to theBasem*nt Warehouse, where you visited before. A new character is down here, 'Ace Detective' Luke Atmey.In this room:
  • Talk to Atmey about everything you can.
  • PresentDeMasque's Calling Cardto Atmey.
  • Examine the sword; this adds theShichish*toto the Court Record.
  • Examine theGolden Statue to get an update toAmy Fey's Golden Statuein the Court Record.
  • Examine the Computer to get theCamera Datafor your Court Record.
• With all this done, return to theMain Exhibition Halland take a call from Gumshoe.
• You now need to go to theWright & Co. Law Offices, and from there straight to theDetention Center.In the Detention Center, talk to Ron DeLite about all four topics.
• Now move toDeMasque's Hideout. Talk to Desiree DeLite about three topics.
  • Next, presentMask DeMasque's Profileto Desiree. This owns up one more topic; talk to her about it to getDesiree's Letterin your Court Record.
  • You can examine the two pieces of a familiar space outfit here to get an achievement in the newer versions of the game.
• Return to theDetention Centerand presentDesiree's Letter.
• Go back to theWright & Co. Law Offices. Talk to your compatriots and use this as an opportunity to refresh your knowledge of events.
• Make your way to theMain Exhibition Hall. Andrews have moved up here. Talk to her about two topics.
• Head to theAtmey Detective Agency, which has now opened up. Atmey is here.
  • Talk to Atmey about the topics. These will reveal a Psyche Lock. If you played Ace Attorney 2: Justice For All, you know how these work - but if not, it'll be explained again.
  • When ready to tackle the Psyche-Lock, presentMaya's Magatama.

Psyche-Lock: Mask DeMasque's M.O. (Luke Atmey)

• First, present theCamera Data.
• When prompted, say "Unconscious."
• Finally, present theShichish*to.

• With the Psyche-Lock broken, you can now ask about a couple more topics. Doing so will see theShichish*toupdated in the Court Record and theSecurity Camera Photoadded to the Court Record.
• Move back toDemasque's Hideout. There's a few things to be done here:
  • First, examine the green envelope in the lower-left. This adds theBlackmail Letterto your Court Record.
  • A familiar face appears! Talk to them about three topics; this will add Ron's Walletand theKey Cardto the evidence pile.
  • Present theKey Cardright away - it'll get updated in the Court Record
  • Then Present theBlackmail Letter. You can now ask about one more topic.
• Finally, move to theAtmey Detective Agencyfor your last bit of today's investigation. Talk to Atmey about all three topics, and examine the bag on the table if you wish... then it's trial time.

Case 2, The Stolen Turnabout -PartOne Trial

And here you are, back in court and in the shoes of Phoenix Wright for the first time this game. There's a bunch of exposition, and Maya will get the Mask Demasque Publicity Photo to add to your growing pile of evidence. After that, the trial gets underway with a Cross Examination:

Gumshoe's Testimony ~ Mask DeMasque's Crimes: Witness Cross-Examination

• Present theSacred Urnagainst Gumshoe's 4th statement: "His pattern is to always..."
• When promtped, present theSecurity Camera Photo.
• You'll be asked to point out the difference; point out the neck/top of the chest area. DeMasque's Broach gets added to the Court Record. After chatter, it's time for a different testimony.

Atmey's Testimony ~ What I Witnessed: Witness Cross-Examination

• Present the newly-acquiredDeMasque's Broachevidence against the 3rd statement: "Just as I began to turn..."

Atmey's Testimony ~ Fight With The Thief: Witness Cross-Examination

• Press Atmey's 5th statement: "His first blow struck true..."
• Say "It was very important."
• Present the Shichish*to evidence to the new statement that Atmey adds to his testimony: "I put my back to the wall..."
• Say that "Mr. Atmey is Mask DeMasque".
• Next, say it "has yet to be found."
• An event in the trial will update theSacred Urnin them Court Record.
• When given the chance, choose to"Show the fingerprints on the urn."
• When prompted, presentPhoenix Wright's Profile. Hey, that's you!

Ron's Testimony ~ Mask DeMasque's Identity: Witness Cross-Examination

• PresentRon's Walletfrom your court record against the 3rd statement: "I don't have an alibi..."
• When prompted by Godot, present theBlackmail Letterto back up your claims.
• You have to bridge one more logic gap. To do so, presentLarry Butz's Profile.

This looks like the end... but this is just the beginning of the trial. Day Two's Investigation leaves you with a lot to uncover...

Case 2, The Stolen Turnabout: Part Two Investigation

After some dramatic scenes and a real change of circ*mstances - one might call it a Turnabout - you find yourself back on the trail in a second investigation stage of this case. Here's the step-by-step walkthrough:

• You begin in theWright & Co. Law Offices.Talk to Maya about all the topics. TheSacred Urngets removed from the Court Record.
• Go toDeMasque's Hideout. Talk to Desiree about everything you can.
• Next, head to theCEO's Office. There's a few bits and pieces to do here...
  • First, talk to Gumshoe about all the topics. These topics will addKane's Autopsy ReportandNewspaper Clippingto your Court Record.
  • PresentKane Bullard's Profileto Gumshoe. This allows you to talk about one more topic.
  • Searching the room, examine the File Folder on the table. This very useful discovery addsKane's Listto the Court Record.
  • Examine the Red Button to the right of the painting. This adds theCEO Office Buzzerto your evidence stack.
• Move to the Security Roomat KB Security. Chat to Larry here about all 3 topics - one of them leads to...

Psyche-Lock: The Night of the Crime (Larry Butz)

• Present theMagatamato kick off the Psyche-Lock sequence.
• First up, presentRon's Wallet.
• Next, present theCEO Office Key Card.

• After this, you'll be able to talk to Larry about a new topic.
• Present theCEO Office Buzzerto open one final topic. This adds theBuzzer Recordto the Court Record.
• Go to theMain Exhibition Hall- you'll have to first move back to the CEO's Office first.
• From there, move to theBasem*nt Warehouse. Andrews is here. Talk about all 3 topics. There's some Psyche-Locks you can't break yet.
• Go back to theDetention Center. Talk to Ron about three topics.
• Next, present theNewspaper Clipping. It'll get updated in the Court Record, and open up a new topic.
• One topic leads naturally to another, and eventually you'll getRon's Testimonyadded to the Court Record, recording what he said.
• After your conversation is done, theSacred Urnwill be re-added to the Court Record via story events.
• Go back to theBasem*nt Warehouseagain. This time, examine the room:
  • Examine the cardboard box with paint on it. TheUrn Boxgets added to the evidence list.
  • On the right-hand side of the multi-screen arrangement, examine the big pink mark, which matches up to the box and urn.Paint Marksget added to the record.
• We have what we need to break Andrews now. Present theMagatamato her.

Psyche-Lock: The Sacred Urn (Adrian Andrews)

• First up, present theSacred Urn.
• Next, present theTreasure Exhibit Poster.
• Time to use new evidence; present thePaint Marks.
• Follow that up by presenting theUrn Box.

• With this handled, talk to Andrews about the topics. This updates both theSacred Urnand theAmi Fey Statuein the Court Record.
• Just like that, you're out of time. It's time for the next trial.

Case 2, The Stolen Turnabout -PartTwo Trial

Here you are again, back in court. There's now multiple trials going on at once, though you're only having to worry about one. Things kick off wih a testimony:

Ron's Testimony ~ My Visit to KB Security: Witness Cross-Examination

• Press Ron's 2nd statement: "The blackmail letter I got..."
• When prompted, "Press Harder".
• Press statement 3: "I'd been working for KB Security..."
• Ask,"Why he was fired."
• Press the newly-added statement: "He fired me for..."
• Press the other extra statement: "The blackmail threatdidn't..."
• Say, "Yes, he would."
• PresentDesiree DeLite's Profile.

Ron's Testimony ~ At the CEO's Office: Witness Cross-Examination

• Press the 3rd statement: "If I hadn't been wearing that..."
• Press the new statement: "I'd have been killed if I hadn't..."
• Choose to "Press Harder".
• Present theBuzzer Recordagainst the latest newly added statement: "I panicked and..."
• Say "I can prove it alright."
• Present theCEO Office Buzzer.
• When asked, answer "To call the security guard."
• Then presentLuke Atmey's Profile.

A recess is called. Some events occur, and then you return to court for more cross-examination action.

Atmey's Testimony ~ The Alibi: Witness Cross-Examination

• Press the 2nd statement: "I had more than enough time..."
• Press the 4th statement: "The time at which..."
• Press the 3rd statement: "A photograph contains..."
• Say "You bet there is."
• When asked to, point out and present the spilled mess of paint.
• Next, presentAmi Fey's Golden Statue.
• PresentLuke Atmey's Profilewhen given the opportunity.
• When given the next prompt, point out and present the Timestamp of the image.

Atmey's Testimony ~ The Sacred Urn Heist: Witness Cross-Examination

• Present DeMasque's Calling Cardagainst either the 2nd ("The urn was placed...") or 3rd ("Hence, I was actually...")

Atmey's Testimony ~ Motive for Murder: Witness Cross-Examination

• After this testimony is made, theBlackmail Lettergets updated in the Court Record.
• Present theBlackmail Letteragainst statement 3: "It was Mr. Bullard who..."
• When prompted, present theNewspaper Clipping.
• PresentLuke Atmey's Profilewhen asked.
• The answer they're looking for is "A Blackmailer."
• Keep pushing, and present theNewspaper Clipping.
• Say "Can't prove it."

Atmey's Testimony ~ The Last Testimony: Witness Cross-Examination

• You only have one shot here. Even pressing anything wrong gets a game over.
• Press the 9th statement: "Mr. DeLite was wearing his..."

...and thus, the adventure ends. When you get the chance, present theSacred Urnto finish off this story!

Case 3- Recipe for Turnabout: spoiler-free walkthrough

Phoenix's third case in Ace Attorney: Trials and Tribulations puts the fate of a repeat customer in your hands... But who really committed murder in the fancy French Restaurant? It's time to find out.

Case 3, Recipe for Turnabout: Part OneInvestigation

Your case starts out not with a horrifying crime or a desperate pea for help from a defendant, but with your friends, simply hanging out in your office. Pretty quickly, things take an... interesting turn.

• The case once again kicks off in theWright & Co. Law Offices.After some chatter, the Magazine Clippinggets added to the Court Record.
• Move to theDetention Centerto meet your client. Talk to them about all four topics.
• Present theMagazine Clipping.
• Make your way toTres Bien. Examine the Magazine rack on the right to get theSports Paperfor your evidence list.
• Move back to theDetention Center. Present the newly acquiredSports Paperto Maggey.
• Move back toTres Bien; there's now somebody here! Talk about all 3 topics.
• PresentMaggey Bryde's Profile. This reveals 3 Psyche-Locks you can't yet break.
• Head to a new location -Vitamin Square. Examine the the magazine on the bench to getJob Listingsadded to the Court Record.
• Talk to the man here in Vitamin Square about all topics... not that it does you much good.
• Head on over toTres Bien. Present theJob Listings.
• Return to theDetention Center, then as soon as you're able move to the Criminal Affairs Dept.
  • Chat to Gumshoe about all of the topics.
  • Then present theSports Paper- you'll lose it from your Court Record for a while.
  • Now, presentJean Armstrong's Profile, and then talk to Gumshoe about the new topic it unlocks.
• Go back toTres Bien. There's somebody new to meet here.
• Talk to Maya about all of the available topics; theLunch Specialgets added to the evidence pile.
• Next, head to theKitchenarea.
  • In the Kitchen, examine the kitchen countertop to get theMagatamaadded to the Court Record. Curious.
  • Examine the box that's on the lower-left of the screen. TheSmall Bottlegets added to the Court Record.
• Move back toVitaman Square. Examine the Scooter; that in turn adds theScooterto the Court Record.
• Talk to the man that appears - you'll discover 3 Psyche-Locks.
• Go to theCriminal Affairs Dept- you'll have to move there via the Detention Center.
  • When you arrive, Gumshoe returns theSports Paperto you, but with an update for your records.
  • Present theSmall Bottleto Gumshoe - you again lose it from the Court Record.
  • Talk to Gumshoe about the final, newly unlocked topic.Jean's Loan Contactgets added to the evidence list.
• Move back toVitamin Square, and present the Magatamato the Old Man...

Psyche-Lock: Tres Bien Regular(Old Man)

• First of all, present theLunch Special.
• Follow up by presenting the Job Listings.
• Next, present theSports Paper.
• Finally, presentMaggey Bryde's Profile.

• With that handled, move toTres Bien. PresentVictor Kudo's Profile.
• You'll be shunted back toVitamin Square. Talk to Kudo here about every topic you can. Victor's Notegets added to the Court Record.
• Return toTres Bienonce more. Armstrong is here - and it's time to break another Psyche-Lock.

Psyche-Lock: Maggey's Motive(Armstrong)

• In this Psyche-Lock, you can get an achievement by presenting incorrect evidence at each stage of this Psyche-Lock - but only in newer versions of the game.
• First, presentJean Armstrong's Profile.
• Next up, presentVictor's Note.
• Third, presentJean's Loan Contract.

• With the Psyche-Locks broken, present all your other evidence to Armstrong if you want that achievement.
• Now talk to him about the two newly unlocked topics.Victor's Notegets removed from the Court Record.
• With that done, it's time to head to court once more...

Case 3, The Stolen Turnabout -PartOne Trial

You'll have the usual chatter before the trial, as well as a summary of the basic facts of the case. As part of this, Glen's Autopsy Reportand the Tres Bien Floor Plansget added to your Court Record. Then things get rolling with a police testimony...

Gumshoe's Testimony ~ The Incident: Witness Cross-Examination

• Press the 1st statement: "When the incident took place..."
• Choose to "Press harder". TheCrime Photogets added to the Court Record.
• Press the 3rd statement: "Traces of poison were found..."
• Once again, choose to "Press harder". TheCoffee Cupgets added to the Court Record.
• Press the 5th statement: "And, um... it looks like..."
• One last time, "Press harder". The Victim's Lottery Ticketgets added to the Court Record - and then after that, so too dotheApronand thePotassium Cyanide.

Gumshoe's Testimony ~ The Investigation: Witness Cross-Examination

• Press the 3rd statement: "The victim didn't have..."
• Press the 4th statement: "But we figured out..."
• Choose to "Ask about the prescription bag." TheVictim's Prescription Baggets added to the Court Record.
• Now, present theVictim's Prescription Bagagainst the 6th statement: "And that was it. There was..."
• You want to "Push the medication issue."

Victor's Testimony ~ What I Witnessed: Witness Cross-Examination

• Press on the 4th statement: "That's the serving girl..."
• When given the option, "Press harder".
• Press the newly-added statement: "There was a ribbon in her hair..."
• When prompted, "Ask about the waitress's back".
• This adds another line; present theApronagainst that new statement: "There wasn't anything that they caught..."

Victor's Testimony ~ About the Victim: Witness Cross-Examination

• Present theCoffee Cupagainst the 5th statement: "The little fidget picked up..."

Victor's Testimony ~ Left Hand or Right Hand: Witness Cross-Examination

• Present the Glen Elg's Profileagainst the 3rd's statement: "He was fiddling...". TheVictim's Prescription Bagwould work, too.

Victor's Testimony ~ The Final Showdown: Witness Cross-Examination

• Press theCrime Photoagainst the 3rd statement: "Well, the clumsy idiot..."

The trial is paused for now, though you getVictor's Testimonyin your Court Record for your trouble. It's time to go back to the investigation.

Case 3, Recipe for Turnabout: Part Two Investigation

It's back to the investigation - which, of course, begins in th Wright & Co. Law Offices.

• Move toTres Bien. Gumshoe is here. Talk to him about as much as you can, and you'll uncover a Psyche-Lock.
• Present Maya's Magatama. We can break this lock right away.

Psyche-Lock: The Radio (Gumshoe)

• Simply present theVictim's Lottery Ticket.

• You can now talk to Gumshoe about one more topic.Millionaire Radio Flyeris added to the record.
• Present Glen Elg's Profile to get some key information off Gumshoe.
• Move toBlue Screens, Inc.
  • Talk about all of the topics.
  • Examine thepapers scattered on the floor to get theLosing Horse Race Ticketsadded to the Court Record.
  • Examine the empty desk to getGlen's Calendaradded to the Court Record.
  • PresentGlen Elg's Profileto Lisa. This raises a new topic, but it's stopped by Pscyhe-Locks.
• Move to the Kitchen. Some folks are here. You can chat to Armstrong.
  • Talk to Armstrong about the topics.
  • PresentJean's Loan Contractto Armstrong to unlock some more topics.
  • Remember you can present all of this case's evidence to Armstrong for an achievement.
• Move to theTres Bienrestaurant. After a short story event,Gumshoe's Lunchboxgets added to your Court Record.
• Head toTender Lender, a new location accessible from Tres Bien.
  • Examine the bookshelf. The Repair Billis added to the evidence pile.
  • Examine the CD player to getMC BomberCD added to the record.
  • Examine the box on the floor in the bottom-right -Tres Bien Matchesget added to the Court Record.
  • Examine the clothes on the rigth of the screen. ThePaper Badgegets added to the evidence list.
  • Once everything is found, talk to the new arrival about two topics.
  • PresentFurio Tigre's Profile. This allows you to open up a few new topics... one of which has a lot of Psyche-Locks.
• Make your way back toVitamin Square. Talk to Victor about all topics. When given a choice, say "Suck it up."
• Move to theKitchen, which is empty, and then to theDetention Center.
  • Talk to Maggey about the two topics.
  • PresentVictor's Testimonyto Maggey to unlock a new conversation option.
  • Finally,presentGumshoe's Lunchboxto Maggey. It's removed from the Court Record.
• Move to theCriminal Affairs Dept.You can catch up with Gumshoe here:
  • Talk about three topics.
  • Present theMC Bomberto get an update to it in the evidence.
  • PresentVioletta's Profileto Gumshoe. This opens up a new topic of conversation.
  • At the end of the chat, anotherGumshoe's Lunchboxgets added to the Court Record.
• Take yourself back toBlue Screens, Inc.You can now break the Psyche-Locks of Lisa - so presentMaya's Magatama.

Psyche-Lock: Glen's Trouble (Lisa)

• First, present theLosing Horse Race Tickets.
• Next, present theVictim's Lottery Ticket.
• PresentFurio Tigre's Profileto back yourself up.
• Then presentGlen's Calendar.
• Finally,present theMC BomberCD from the evidence.

• WIth her Psyche-Locks broken, you can talk to Lisa about all three topics. This also updates theMC Bomberin the Court Record.
• Move to theTender Lender. It's time to break another set of Psyche-Locks... Present theMagatamato Viola.

Psyche-Lock: The Head Bandage(Viola)

• Start out by presenting theRepair Bill.
• For an achievement, you can present incorrect evidence on this step on newer versions of Trials and Tribulations.
• PresentBruto Cadaverini's Profile.
• Next up, you'll need to presentFurio Tigre's Profile.
• Prove your case by presenting theScooter.
• Finally, presentBruto Cadaverini's Profile. Victory!

• With her locks broken, talk to Viola about the two previously locked-off topics. The Repair Billgets nuked from the Court Record, but theMedical Papersget added to the Court Record.
• Move back toTres Bien... but you're out of time. It's time to return to the courthouse...

Case 3, The Stolen Turnabout -PartTwo Trial

Gumshoe is being helpful, and so he turns up before the trial and presents you with a new court record evidence piece - theSmall Bottle. We start in court with Armstrong on the stand:

Armstrong's Testimony ~ At Tres Bien: Witness Cross-Examination

• Remember, if you're after that Armstrong-themed achievement, you need to press all of his statements.
• PresentGlen Elg's Profileagainst his 5th statement: "La cup, la earpiece, and la glasses..."

Armstrong's Testimony ~ The Mirror: Witness Cross-Examination

• Remember, if you're after that Armstrong-themed achievement, you need to press all of his statements.
• Present theCrime Photoagainst the 3rd statement: "Z'at was la seat at z'e table..."
• When prompted, point out and present the Case on the table on the left of the image.
• Follow up by presentingVictor's Testimony.
• Say "The Victim was a phony."

Armstrong's Testimony ~ In the Restaurant: Witness Cross-Examination

• Remember, if you're after that Armstrong-themed achievement, you need to press all of his statements.
• Press the 2nd statement: "I remember la old man..."
• Ask "What time was it?"
• Present theMillionaire Radio Flyeragainst the newly revised statement: "I remember la old man arrived..."
• Say "Inside Tres Bien".
• When prompted to, present theKitchen on the floor plan.
• Then present theSmall Bottle.

Armstrong's Testimony ~ The Confession: Witness Cross-Examination

• PresentFurio Tigre's Profileagainst the 2nd statement: "A man forced me..."
• When prompted, presentJean's Loan Contract.

After a fuss, the Judge calls a recess. But there's even things to do in the recess:

• During the Recess, present theSmall Bottoleto Gumshoe.
• Back in court, a new witness takes the stand.

Tigre's Testimony ~ The Tiger's Alibi: Witness Cross-Examination

• Press statement 2: "I was tied up with business..."
• When prompted, "Press harder."
• Present Glen's Calendar against the newly-added statement: "The day you'se talkin' about..."

Tigre's Testimony ~ The Victim, Glen Elg: Witness Cross-Examination

• Present theTres Bien Matchesagainst the 5th statement: I ain't never been to that..."

Tigre's Testimony ~ At Tres Bien: Witness Cross-Examination

• Present theTres Bien Floor Plansagainst statement 2: "When I opened the door..."
• Next up, presentFurio Tigre's Profile.
• PresentViola Cadaverini's Profile.

Tigre's Testimony ~ Ties to the Victim: Witness Cross-Examination

• Press the 6th statement: "If that waitress hadn't done..."
• When prompted, "Ask how things would've been."
• PresentViola's Medical Papersagainst the newly added statement: "I was after the $100,000...
• When prompted, follow that up by presentingtheMC Bomber.
• Present thePaper Badge, when you can. A recess is called.

During the Recess, Gumshoe returns and hands over theSmall Bottleagain.

• When prompted to present your final evidence, present theSmall Bottle.
• Say the bottle contains "Potassium Cyanide".
• In the case epilogue, presentGumshoe's Lunchboxto wrap things up - and that's case 3 over and done with!

Case 4- Turnabout Beginnings: spoiler-free walkthrough

The adventures of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Trials and Tribulations continues with the fourth case, Turnabout Beginnings. As the name suggests... this is another flashback case. It's Mia's first trial - no investigations here, all action...

Case 4, Turnabout Beginnings: Part OneTrial

• You'll begin with, and get, several Court Record items to start with.
• Gumshoe is called to the stand.

Gumshoe's Testimony ~ Summary of the Incident: Witness Cross-Examination

• Press the 1st statement "On the day of the incident..." TheVictim's Noteis added to the Court Record.
• Press the 4th statement: "The criminal stuffed her body..."ACrime Photois added to the Court Record.
• Present theVictim's Noteto the newly-added statement: "Here's a photo of the trunk..." TheScarfis added to the Court Record.

Gumshoe's Testimony ~ Events on the Dusky Bridge: Witness Cross-Examination

• Once this testimony is over, theWitness's Photois added to the Court Record.
• Present theCrime Photoon the 4th statement: "Anyway, the criminal shoved the victim..."
• When prompted, point to and present the coat of the victim.
• Now, present theScarfto back that up.
• Say the "witness's testimony".

Melissa Foster's Testimony ~ The Witness's Photograph: Witness Cross-Examination

• When this testimony is complete, theCamerais added to the Court Record.
• Present theWitness's Photoon the 4th statement: "That's when I hurried..."
• Present the Dusky Bridge Map against one of the revised statements: "She only got about 10 yards..."

Melissa Foster's Testimony ~ Running from the Crime: Witness Cross-Examination

• Present the Dusky Bridge Map against the 3rd statement: "I suppose that was the only way..."
• Present theWitness's Photoon the newly-revised statement: "The killer broke into..."
• Say "It doesn't work."
• Then say, "she put the corpse in herself."
• Present theCamera.
• When prompted, present the Blue V/Victim marker on the map.
• Present theVictim's Note.

Drama! A recess is called. When you return to the court, you'll get a bit of an exposition dump.

• During the chatter before the next testimony, theDiamondis added to the Court Record.

Melissa Foster's Testimony ~ Melissa Foster's History: Witness Cross-Examination

• Press the 4th statement: "Holding agrudge and killing the officer..."
• When you can, "Press harder".
• Choose to "Have it added to the testimony."
• Present the Scarf against the new statement: "I guess I'm lucky..."
• When asked, presen theVictim's Note.
• PresentDahlia Hawthorne's Profile.
• Present theVictim's Note.

Melissa Foster's Testimony ~ 5 Years Ago: Witness Cross-Examination

• Present theDusky Bridge Mapon the 4th statement: "That's when Mr. Fawles tried..."
• Next, present theWitness's Photo.
• Asked why, choose to present theDiamond.
• As it all comes together, presentTerry Fawles'Profile.

Terry Fawles'Testimony ~ Who Terry Fawles Saw: Witness Cross-Examination

• Present theWitness's Photoagainst statement 3: "I watched my car..."

The case ends in a shocking manner. Then, it's back to the present - and back to Phoenix...

Case 5- Bridge to the Turnabout: spoiler-free walkthrough

Here it is. The final case. And boy, is it a big one. If any case was worth following a specifically spoiler-free walkthrough for, it's this one. The first investigation phase kicks off, of course, in your office. Enjoy the ride.

Case 5, Bridge to the Turnabout: Part OneInvestigation

• In theWright & Co. Law Offices, you'll get a slight starter on the case and get the"Oh Cult" New Years Issueadded tom the Court Record.
• Head to theMain Gate. Talk about the various topics.
• Next, make your way to theMain Hall. Talk to Elise about the topics; you'll also get theHazaruka Temple Mapfor your inventory.
• Move back to theMain Gate, and then right on to theSuspension Bridge.
• Then move to theInner Temple Gate, then finally to theTraining Hall.
• In the Training Hall, you'll briefly meet someone. Then examine the hanging scroll to add, er,Hanging Scrollto your Court Record
• Go back to theSuspension Bridge. Talk through all the topics to getPhoto of Elisefor your Court Record.
  • Follow this up by presentingIris' Profile. Talk about everything you can.
• You'll be automatically taken back to theMain Hallafter story events...
  • When you meet Iris, talk to her. You'll getIris's Hoodfor the Court Record, and discover 5 Psyche-Locks.

More story events occur... and after them, you're going to be in a significantly different situation.

• Things pick up at theDetention Center. Talk to Iris about all topics. Some Psyche-Locks are revealed.
• Move to theSuspension Bridge. Gumshoe is here; chat to him about all topics and get theWeather Dataadded to your Court Record.
• Next, theMain Gate. Another person to talk to here; do so on both topics to find 3 Psyche-Locks.
  • If you're on newer versions of the game, you can also present theAttorney's Badgeat this point as a step towards an achievement.
• Move to theMain Hall, and talk to Bikini here. Talk about all four topics first.
  • Follow this up by presentingIris's Profile.
  • Next, examine the slip of paper on the floor, in the upper-left.Note to Irisgets added to the Court Record.
• Now go to theCourtyard. Chat through everything with Gumshoe.Elise's Autopsy Reportgets added to the Court Record.
  • In the same area, examine the sword. TheShichish*togets added to the Court Record.
  • Down in the snow, there's a staff. Examine it to add theVictim's Staffto your evidence pile.
• Move on over to theDetention Center. Iris is here. Present the Magatama.

Psyche-Lock: I Was Frightened(Iris)

• To start out, present theNote to Iris.
• Next up, presentPhoenix Wright's Profile.

• With those locks broken, you'll be able to talk about two topics. Do so to getHazakura Temple MapandIris's Testimonyadded to your Court Record.
• Now move to theHeavenly Hall.
  • In the Heavenly Hall, you can examine the flags in the back for the second step in the previously-mentioned achievement - but only in the newer versions of the game.
  • Talk to Larry about the three topics. The last of the three triggers a few Psyche-Locks.

Psyche-Lock: The Night of the Crime(Larry Butz)

• First of all, present the Hazakura Temple Map.
• Next, when prompted to point a location on the map, point at and present the Heavenly Hall.
• Now, presentIris's Profile.
• Finally, prove it by presenting theNote to Irisevidence.

• With topics unlocked, talk to Larry... and discover a shed load more Psyche-Locks!Geez.
• It'd be nice to break these Psyche-Locks now, but you're out of time. It's Trial time...

Case 5, Bridge to the Turnabout: Part OneTrial

This case continues in a fanservice extravaganza... as you'll see when you learn who you're up against.

• Before anything else happens, theCrime Photogets added to the Court Record. After that, we jump straight into Cross Examination...

Bikini's Testimony ~ The Night of the Murder: Witness Cross-Examination

• PresentIris's Testimonyagainst the 3rd statement: "So, I left Iris to help..."
• PresentIris's Hoodon the newly-added statement: "Iris came to the Inner Temple..."

Bikini's Testimony ~ After My Bath: Witness Cross-Examination

• PresentElise's Autopsy Reportagainst the 5th statement: "The stabbing I saw must have..."

Bikini's Testimony ~ Further Details: Witness Cross-Examination

• Press the 3rd statement: "I've never seen so much blood..."
• Choose to "Press Further".
• Present the Shichish*to on the newly-added statement: "I saw the instant in which..."

Bikini's Testimony ~ Location of the Weapon: Witness Cross-Examination

• Once this testimony has been made, theTracks Photogets added to the Court Record.
• Press on the 3rd statement: "And there... I saw tracks!"
• Choose to "Press further".
• Present theTracks Photoon the 5th statement: "Maybe they threw the weapon..."
• Say "There is a contradiction."
• To prove it, present theWeather Data.
• Next, present theCrime Photo.
• Finally, presentLarry Butz's Profile.

A recess is called while a new witness is called up to the stand. In the recess, there's an interesting conversation - then it's back to court.

Larry's Testimony ~ What I Saw: Witness Cross-Examination

• PresentPhoenix Wright's Profileon the 4th statement: "I didn't meet anyone..."

Larry's Testimony ~ What I Saw, Pt. 2: Witness Cross-Examination

• Press the 4th statement: "There was still some thunder..."
• Ask "Why didn't you call anyone?"
• Present theWeather Dataon the new statement: "I arrived at the bridge...."

Larry's Testimony ~ The Missing 15 Minutes: Witness Cross-Examination

• Press the 2nd statement: "Sketching! In front of the bridge!"
• Choose to "Look at the sketch".Larry's Sketchgets added to the Court Record.
• Present Iris's Hoodagainst the new statement about the sketch: "I saw Iris flying..."

Larry's Testimony ~ Proof that Iris Flew!: Witness Cross-Examination

• After this testimony, theCrystal Spheregets added to your Court Record.
• Present thePhoto of Eliseagainst the 5th statement: "After all, no on else could have..."
• Say "Yes I can."
• Present theCrystal Spherenext.
• Finally, present theTracks Photo.
• And with that, this section of the trial is over. It's all change, and back to investigation...

Case 5, Bridge to the Turnabout: Part Two Investigation

Things are going to go at least a little back to normal as the final case of Trials and Tribulationscontinues to wind on...

• After some story events, you'll find yourself on theDusky Bridge.
• Move to theMain Gate. Talk to the person here.
• Move to theMain Hall. Talk to the character here; on one of the topics, a bunch of Psyche-Locks appear.
• Now a bunch of movements with little else happening. Go to theCourtyard, then theMain Hall, then the Suspension Bridge.
• Finally, move to theTraining Hall. There's some stuff to do in here:
  • Examine the interesting lock at the back of the room.
  • Examine the Scroll. This updates theHanging Scrollin the Court Record.
  • Talk to the character here about all the topics, including that mysterious lock.
• Move to theInner Temple Gate.
• Move to theGarden. There's characters to chat to and stuff to inspect here:
  • Examine the red item in the snow.Kurain Master's Talismangets added to your evidence list.
  • Examine the Stone Lantern and the ground around it.
  • Examine the red markings on the Stone Lantern.
  • Talk to Gumshoe about all of the topics.
• Move to the Main Gate, have a chat, and then move to theMain Hall.
• In the Main Hall, it's time to break Bikini's Psyche-Locks. Present the Magatama.

Psyche-Lock: Elise Deauxnim(Bikini)

• First, present theKurain Master's Talismanyou just found.
• To prove who, present theHanging Scroll.
• When prompted, it's "Elise Deauxnim".

• With the lock broken, talk to Bikini about the newly-unlocked topic.
• Then move to theMain Gate, and you'll be ushered to theTraining Hall... and things begin to get weird.
• In the Training Hall, talk to Iris. You'll uncover yet more Psyche-Locks.
• Move to theHeavenly Hall. Talk to the characters here - and there's even more Psyche-Locks! Everybody is keeping secrets.
• Move to theMain Hall. Talk to Bikini about a bunch of new topics, including some real throwbacks from the firstgame, Phoenix Wright; Ace Attorney.
• Move to theCourtyard. This is going to be a busy place.
  • Start by talking to Gumshoe about thetopics in order.TheBurnt Letteris added to the Court Record.
  • When given the chance, choose to "Play Forensics Expert".
  • You want to Check the Staff that's in the snow, on the left.
  • Talk to Gumshoe about the new topic.Victim's Staffis added to the Court Record.
• Move to theGarden. Talk about all of the topics.
  • Follow up by presenting ??????'s Profile. This unlocks two new topics, and adds a new Profile...
• Move to theTraining Hall. Iris is here. We're going to break this wide open; present theMagatama.

Psyche-Lock: The Night of the Crime (Iris)

• First of all, presentBikini's Profile.
• Next, presentIris's Hood. You can also useIris's Testimonyat this step.
• You'll be asked a question. Say "There were two of you."
• Finally, to prove it, presentDahlia Hawthorne's Profile.

• You can now talk to Iris about three new topics. Revelations are abound. But you still have one more mystery to solve...
• Move to theHeavenly Hall.
• PresentMaya's Magatamato Pearl - your final Psyche-Lock challenge of Ace Attorney: Trials and Tribulations.

Psyche-Lock: The Night of the Crime (Pearl Fey)

• Time to tackle all five locks. Start by presenting theInner Templeon the map.
• Next up, presentMaya Fey's Profile.
• Present theBurnt Letter.
• When talking about channeling, presentDahlia Hawthorne's Profile.
• Now presentMorgan Fey's Profile.
• Finally, present theHanging Scroll.

• And that's it! You can now talk to Pearl about three topics for key information - and it also updates theBurnt Letterin the Court Record.
• That's all you get, however - it's not down to a session in court. We're here to hold your hand...

Case 5, Bridge to the Turnabout: Part Two Trial

Before the Trial starts, you'll be conversing with Edgeworth. You get a status report. And when you enter court, Iris is taking the stand...

Iris' Testimony ~ The Real Murderer: Witness Cross-Examination

• Press the 3rd statement: "While Mystic Maya..."
• Say, "There is one thing..."
• Present the Victim's Stafffrom your Court Record on the newly-added statement: "She threw her staff..."
• Next, presentElise Deauxnim's Profile.
• After some chatter, theDaggerwill be added to the Court Record.

Iris' Testimony ~ The Battle: Witness Cross-Examination

• PresentElise's Autopsy Reportagainst the 4th statement: "That's when Mystic Maya..."
• After more chatter, theStone Lanternwill be added to the Court Record.

Iris' Testimony ~ Sister Iris's Cover-Up: Witness Cross-Examination

• Press the 5th statement of this testimony: "Then I used the snowmobile..."
• Choose to "Ask about the tracks".
• Say, "It's very important."
• Present theWeather Dataevidence on the 4th statement "I dragged it behind me..."

Iris' Testimony ~ Moving the Body: Witness Cross-Examination

• Once this testimony is first made, theDusky Bridge Photogets added to the Court Record.
• PresentLarry's Sketchon any of the statements you like.
• Say that it's "A complete contradiction".
• Point to and present one of the Suspension Bridge Wires shown in the sketch.
• Present theDusky Bridge Photo.
• Do it again - present theDusky Bridge Photo.
• PresentElise's Autopsy Report.
• PresentIris's Profile.
• Now presentDahlia Hawthorne's Profile.
• Assert that "There was one..."
• Now presentMiles Edgeworth's Profile.

To. Be. Continued. Take a breather. Do whatever you need. And get ready for the rollercoaster to continue when you return to trial... which, of course, continues with testimony.

Dahlia'sTestimony ~ The Plan: Witness Cross-Examination

• Press all 5 of the statements in the order they were given.
• After pressing all 5, a new statement is added.
• PresentMia Fey's Profileagainst the added 6th statement: "Do you understand why..."
• Present theHazakura Temple Mapwhen you get the opportunity to do so.
• Say "In this very courtroom."
• Now presentMaya Fey's Profile.
• Major events take place. TheVictim's Staffgets updated in the Court Record.

There's another to be continued stinger - they're really making the most of this drama - and then you're back in court.

• During pre-testimony chatter, you get some results back, updating theDaggerin the Court Record. Then, a new witness takes the stand...

Maya'sTestimony ~ At the Inner Temple: Witness Cross-Examination

• Press on the 2nd statement: "Suddenly, someone struck..."
• Choose to "Press her harder".
• Press the 4th statement: "I think I screamed..."
• Choose to ask about "My last hope."
• Present theStone Lanternon the new statement: "I could see a man..."
• PresentGodot's Profile.

Maya'sTestimony ~ The Killer: Witness Cross-Examination

• Press the all of the statements, in order, 1-5.
• Then, press the 2nd statement again: "By the time I got back to the garden..." Maya adds a new statement.
• Present theStone Lanternon the new statement: "I think it was for my sake..."
• Announce that "The killer didn't notice it."
• Go ahead and presentGodot's Profileonce again.

Maya'sTestimony ~ After the Incident: Witness Cross-Examination

• Press the 5th statement: "He found Pearly first..."
• Choose to ask about "Godot's Investigation".
• Present theHanging Scrollon the 4th statement: "That's when Mr. Godot..."
• Present theBurnt Letter.
• Finally, presentMia Fey's Profile.

Maya'sTestimony ~ The Time of the Murder: Witness Cross-Examination

• Press the 1st statement: "...Just before it happened..."
• Choose to "Press harder".
• Press the 5th statement: "...Just at that moment..."
• Say, "There is a contradiction."
• Present theDagger.
• Finally - say it with your chest - presentGodot's Profile.
• When you get the chance, after the trial, presentPeal Fey's profile.

And that's it! You're completed yet another Ace Attorney adventure, and the final in the Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy - and now the adventure continues with Apollo Justice. If you're moving straight on, head to our Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Walkthrough guide! For now, however, bask in your victory, and in hbow all those stories so perfectly tied up together. Congratulations!