Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - The Contempt of Court

About

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - The Contempt of Court is a fan-made courtroom drama that continues the lawyer’s story with four self-contained cases. Players follow Phoenix as he investigates murders, uncovers contradictions, and challenges witnesses using cross-examinations and evidence analysis. The game mixes dialogue choices, puzzle-solving, and turn-based debates to resolve mysteries while advancing the plot. New characters join the fray including a sharp but hostile prosecutor and a laid-back detective with a dry wit. The game stands out for its ambitious scope and attention to the series’ signature style. Developed over eight years, it earned praise from fans for deepening Phoenix’s post-Trials and Tribulations arc while introducing twists that feel in line with the original games. While not officially licensed, its dedication to the franchise’s tone and mechanics makes it a notable entry in the Ace Attorney fan scene. Available on PC, it plays solo with no multiplayer options.

Storyline

For nearly a month after the events of Trials and Tribulations, Phoenix Wright hasn't had a single case. Suddenly he is thrust into a series of them, starting with the murder of Marvin Grossberg. Over time Phoenix discovers something more secretive and sinister underlying this string of seemingly random murders. With the addition of an intimidating new prosecutor and a sarcastic slacker of a detective, Phoenix unwittingly stumbles upon a series of killings that somebody doesn't want solved, secrets that somebody doesn't want uncovered, people that somebody doesn't want to talk — somebody who is pulling all the strings of an elaborate plot for vengeance, power and control...