And another iOS game bites the dust! Devil’s attorney was
recommended to me by a workmate due to its sense of humor and original combat
sytem. In both cases, it didn’t disappoint.
Along with the Phoenix Right series, it’s the only ‘Lawyer simulator’ game I know of. In terms of story you impersonate an attorney who
always defends blatantly guilty criminals. There are multiple pop references
(you defend Rick Ashley or Arnold Swarzenegger-alikes) and some sub-plots based
on the conversations between Max McMann (you) and the prosecutors. Fresh, selfish but
charming, you sympathize with Max almost right away.
Regarding gameplay, aside from a basic leveling mechanic the
game is entirely based on the combat system: Turn-based, the user needs to
manage 2 parameters. One is the ‘health’ of your case and the other your action
points per turn. You’re given (or unlocked) a number of abilities which consume
action points, so you need to use them wisely. Once you run out of them, your
enemies attack: These are witnesses and evidences (some of them boosting the
others) which all subtract health points from your pool.
It’s relatively basic but works very well. You need to plan
your strategy carefully, select your targets and trust the dice. For an iOS
game I think it’s a great combat design.
Graphically speaking the game doesn’t feature many
scenarios, but it has a clear 80s personality that I personally love. Another
thing I really value is how they’ve tailored the game experience for short
periods of time, around 5-10 min per case. That’s extremely convenient for
portable devices.
All in all, a great purchase (this time I paid for it) and I
fully recommend it.
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