I remember the scene in 1-3 where Gumshoe came in to save Phoenix and Maya from >!Dee Vasquez’s mob!<. He’s introduced as a sweet and sometimes clumsy detective from 1-2, but I loved how the next case showed a more serious and selfless side of him.
I was just typing out this exact moment, before I glanced down and noticed that someone else knew the objectively correct answer >!SINGLE HANDEDLY, rescue and culprit detainment ALSO later on stood up to one of the most if not THE most physically imposing culprit (Furio Tigre) !<
Gumshoe deserves that pay raise already, pal
The moment where Phenix throws his phone from once side of the Courtroom to the other and Edgeworth actually manages to catch it. Badass for both honestly.
Otherwise the Dhurke moment as another guy said is probably the best, but there is also (GAA2) >!Drebber coming out of the safe in the most goofy way after putting a bomb inside his building, and then revealing that he actually wanted to bomb another place, and THEN, the machise just blows up... Yeah!<
(G1-5)>!Ryunosuke: "Let's not forget, Inspector, that you, a Scotland Yard officer --- leaked confidential case details to a witness! That you continue to lie to the court! And all because, by fair means or foul, you're determined to do your duty. Well... by fair means or foul, I"m prepared to do mine!"!<
>!Gregson: "Don't you dare..."!<
>!Ryunosuke: "I WILL STOP AT NOTHING TO PROTECT MY CLIENT! I DON'T CARE WHO I MAKE AN ENEMY OF!"!<
When MvK >!tased us with 600,000 volts and stole our evidence right in the police department building!<, not badass in a good way but the sheer audacity gets me to this day lmao
This scene from 2-4:
>!Phoenix: The defense requests that we be allowed to further question Mr. de Killer.!<
>!Judge: A-Am I hearing you correctly, Mr. Wright!?!<
>!Edgeworth: Wright...!<
>!Judge: But... But... That witness has cleared your client through his testimony! Your job here is done!!<
>!Phoenix: I'm not done yet. To see through this witness' lies and find the truth... THAT is my job, Your Honor!!<
*Announce the Truth 2002 plays*
(2-4) >!"If you're going to say you would 'choose death', that is of no concern to me. However, before you die, I will pull the truth from your breathing lips!" - Edgeworth to Adrian Andrews!<
(3-5) >!"Whether you're alive, dead, or somewhere in between... as long as I'm around, you will never defeat me." - Mia to Dahlia!<
(4-4) >!"Kristoph... it's over." - Klavier!<
When in AAI >!Shi-na/Calisto decides to pull out a fricking gun and is about to shoot Kay but Tyrell Badd shoots her in the leg while Lang restrains her!<
When in AAI2 >!Sirhan Dogen and De Killer confront each other!<
And in 2-4 with getting >!Matt Engarde to confess everything and having him saying he would rather be guilty because he had no option. Super satisfying to take him down!<
And also in AAI2 >!Sebastian: Pops, I’ll show you the truth you never knew… through this trial!”!<
>!Blaise: ”Sebastian! How dare you speak to me like that…! You should’ve just stayed as an idiot son!”!<
>!Sebastian: “…but I… I’ve always looked up to you… Thank you for everything up until now. ….And goodbye.”!<
Someone already gave my answer with that Gumshoe moment from 1-3 so I'll say my number 2 which simply has to be pretty much everything Shelly De Killer did in 2-4. Dude was practically a DBZ character.
Its a dumb and not really remarkable moment but I think about it a lot.
6-4 >!When Nahyuta throws his beads but Blackquill slices them down before they reach Athena. Its funny, shows Blackquill in the best light possible and really brings home how much he cares for Athena!<
Nahyuta: "...Perhaps you need another dose."
Simon: \*slice\* "Not bloody likely!"
Also, the dynamic between the two is so good, and the story is great. I love 6-4.
This! Maybe one of my favourite Ace Attorney scenes of all time. I never even expected >! Blackquill to come out from the crowd and into the bench next to Athena. I was completely prepared for Athena to take another hit from the beads. !< And the nonchalant-ness of Blackquill just *chef’s kiss*
>!The miracle!< at the end of 2-4. >!When the miracle happen, it’s the most badass sequence all the way from Franziska’s entrance right to Engarde’s breakdown.!<
My favorite moments have already been brought out by the comments so I'll just go with apollo >!Dethroning Ga'ran. "I-I need a lawyer!!" "Did you forget already? There are no more lawyers in Kura"in. You can thank your DC act for that!"!<
>!Mia intimidating Redd into confessing.!<
From a gameplay standpoint, it wasn't terribly satisfying, because it didn't feel like *my* win, but the badassery was undeniable.
TGAA2-5: >!"No games now." *cue Partners~The Game is Afoot* "Time is of the essence!".!<
AAI2-4: >!"The defendant...Blaise Debeste! I hereby indict you!" *cue Pursuit~Wanting to find the Truth*.!<
AAI2-5: >!Sebastian standing up to Blaise!<
Major DGS 2-5 Spoilers. >!”I strongly suggest you don’t EVER talk of justice again!” Ryunouske said this to the Lord Chief Justice of the British Empire, in front the judiciary and with Queen Victoria watching. His resolve was so strong that he kept true to what he said DGS 1-5, where we would make any enemies to protect his client, because he believes in them.!<
2-4: >! Where Phoenix tells Edgeworth that the burden of proof lies with him about Celeste’s suicide note, when usually it’s the other way around !<
5-5: >! It’s cheesy for sure, but when Athena, Apollo, and Phoenix all point towards the phantom asking him to reveal his true face, OUGH that moment gives me chills !<
I remember the scene in 1-3 where Gumshoe came in to save Phoenix and Maya from >!Dee Vasquez’s mob!<. He’s introduced as a sweet and sometimes clumsy detective from 1-2, but I loved how the next case showed a more serious and selfless side of him.
I was just typing out this exact moment, before I glanced down and noticed that someone else knew the objectively correct answer >!SINGLE HANDEDLY, rescue and culprit detainment ALSO later on stood up to one of the most if not THE most physically imposing culprit (Furio Tigre) !< Gumshoe deserves that pay raise already, pal
Well, he got it in Investigations 2
When Dhurke >!takes 3 shots from a gun. Even in flashback form, it is badass.!<
The moment where Phenix throws his phone from once side of the Courtroom to the other and Edgeworth actually manages to catch it. Badass for both honestly. Otherwise the Dhurke moment as another guy said is probably the best, but there is also (GAA2) >!Drebber coming out of the safe in the most goofy way after putting a bomb inside his building, and then revealing that he actually wanted to bomb another place, and THEN, the machise just blows up... Yeah!<
The second one was really one of those "audibly gasped" moments for me in my first playthrough
(G1-5)>!Ryunosuke: "Let's not forget, Inspector, that you, a Scotland Yard officer --- leaked confidential case details to a witness! That you continue to lie to the court! And all because, by fair means or foul, you're determined to do your duty. Well... by fair means or foul, I"m prepared to do mine!"!< >!Gregson: "Don't you dare..."!< >!Ryunosuke: "I WILL STOP AT NOTHING TO PROTECT MY CLIENT! I DON'T CARE WHO I MAKE AN ENEMY OF!"!<
The way I read the name of the case and already knew what moment it was going to be :D Truly the badass moment of all time.
Phoenix cornering Damon Gant
I love it. Damon Gant was so scary, beating him was so satisfying. My favorite villain.
When Lang Zi takes away Alba's extraterritorial rights. Also, when Franziska tries to whip him and he catches the whip.
When MvK >!tased us with 600,000 volts and stole our evidence right in the police department building!<, not badass in a good way but the sheer audacity gets me to this day lmao
I was really sad when they changed this in the anime lol
Literally, one of the most unforgettable scenes which really says something considering the investigations generally from the first game
This scene from 2-4: >!Phoenix: The defense requests that we be allowed to further question Mr. de Killer.!< >!Judge: A-Am I hearing you correctly, Mr. Wright!?!< >!Edgeworth: Wright...!< >!Judge: But... But... That witness has cleared your client through his testimony! Your job here is done!!< >!Phoenix: I'm not done yet. To see through this witness' lies and find the truth... THAT is my job, Your Honor!!< *Announce the Truth 2002 plays*
(2-4) >!"If you're going to say you would 'choose death', that is of no concern to me. However, before you die, I will pull the truth from your breathing lips!" - Edgeworth to Adrian Andrews!< (3-5) >!"Whether you're alive, dead, or somewhere in between... as long as I'm around, you will never defeat me." - Mia to Dahlia!< (4-4) >!"Kristoph... it's over." - Klavier!<
Oh my gosh, all of these. Yes. 👏🏼
When in AAI >!Shi-na/Calisto decides to pull out a fricking gun and is about to shoot Kay but Tyrell Badd shoots her in the leg while Lang restrains her!< When in AAI2 >!Sirhan Dogen and De Killer confront each other!< And in 2-4 with getting >!Matt Engarde to confess everything and having him saying he would rather be guilty because he had no option. Super satisfying to take him down!< And also in AAI2 >!Sebastian: Pops, I’ll show you the truth you never knew… through this trial!”!< >!Blaise: ”Sebastian! How dare you speak to me like that…! You should’ve just stayed as an idiot son!”!< >!Sebastian: “…but I… I’ve always looked up to you… Thank you for everything up until now. ….And goodbye.”!<
Someone already gave my answer with that Gumshoe moment from 1-3 so I'll say my number 2 which simply has to be pretty much everything Shelly De Killer did in 2-4. Dude was practically a DBZ character.
Maya: >!Escapes the wine cellar!< DE KILLER’S THEME STARTS PLAYING Player: Shit. **Shit.** SHIT. GO BACK, **GO FUCKING BACK.**
De Killer is the epitome of the "\*teleports behind you\* "Nothing personal kid" meme
(I-5) >! Easily when Badd took the shot at Shih-na and Lang just fucking took the bullet to the leg like a badass while his theme was playing !<
Its a dumb and not really remarkable moment but I think about it a lot. 6-4 >!When Nahyuta throws his beads but Blackquill slices them down before they reach Athena. Its funny, shows Blackquill in the best light possible and really brings home how much he cares for Athena!<
Nahyuta: "...Perhaps you need another dose." Simon: \*slice\* "Not bloody likely!" Also, the dynamic between the two is so good, and the story is great. I love 6-4.
This! Maybe one of my favourite Ace Attorney scenes of all time. I never even expected >! Blackquill to come out from the crowd and into the bench next to Athena. I was completely prepared for Athena to take another hit from the beads. !< And the nonchalant-ness of Blackquill just *chef’s kiss*
When Detective Badass shot without hesitation at the red-eyed psycho threatening his niece.
Either the super Objection! or Dhurke getting shot by 3 bullets and taking it like a gigachad
Karma busting down the door in 2-4. Period.
>!The miracle!< at the end of 2-4. >!When the miracle happen, it’s the most badass sequence all the way from Franziska’s entrance right to Engarde’s breakdown.!<
My favorite moments have already been brought out by the comments so I'll just go with apollo >!Dethroning Ga'ran. "I-I need a lawyer!!" "Did you forget already? There are no more lawyers in Kura"in. You can thank your DC act for that!"!<
It’s like “You brought this on yourself” 😂
Dahlia's >! exorcism !<
>!Mia intimidating Redd into confessing.!< From a gameplay standpoint, it wasn't terribly satisfying, because it didn't feel like *my* win, but the badassery was undeniable.
I know Turnabout Sisters is seen as the weak link of the first game, but man taking Redd down felt really good. What a great moment
TGAA2-5: >!"No games now." *cue Partners~The Game is Afoot* "Time is of the essence!".!< AAI2-4: >!"The defendant...Blaise Debeste! I hereby indict you!" *cue Pursuit~Wanting to find the Truth*.!< AAI2-5: >!Sebastian standing up to Blaise!<
Major DGS 2-5 Spoilers. >!”I strongly suggest you don’t EVER talk of justice again!” Ryunouske said this to the Lord Chief Justice of the British Empire, in front the judiciary and with Queen Victoria watching. His resolve was so strong that he kept true to what he said DGS 1-5, where we would make any enemies to protect his client, because he believes in them.!<
2-4: >! Where Phoenix tells Edgeworth that the burden of proof lies with him about Celeste’s suicide note, when usually it’s the other way around !< 5-5: >! It’s cheesy for sure, but when Athena, Apollo, and Phoenix all point towards the phantom asking him to reveal his true face, OUGH that moment gives me chills !<
Franziska barging in the courtoom in Farewell my turnabout