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I wouldn't lump Luke Atmey in with other male characters, if only because of that massive schnoz. Overall, the reason you see less of that Layton diversity in Phoenix Wright games is partially due to their more realistic style compared to the Professor Layton games, which is why they resort to things like hair, clothing, height, and mannerisms to give them character. (Well, and with female characters, to make them attractive, but it's not always that limiting; I can think of a variety of heights, facial features, and quirks even then.)

Yeah, I probably just never looked that closely to notice (tiny sprites are tiny sprites).  Actually, I'm not even sure how to compare heights since the game is mostly one-on-one with the characters...

I usually judge height by the witness stand unless it's someone the game specifically states needs a box to be seen (like Bikini and Cody, who already were obviously shorter than others)

I can think of a number of Phoenix Wright characters who were pretty exaggerated and cartoonish in their own right. Mike Meekins and Jean Armstrong come to mind. And most of the people from the circus case. But you're right, most of the characters do tend to stick to more generic proportions, facial features, and mannerisms than Layton characters. Did you see the unlockable art of Phoenix and Maya in Layton style and Layton and Luke in Ace Attorney style?

Oh, silly Aanchir.  Meekins isn't a person.  =P

 

Also, I loved that artwork.  So much yes.