The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
- Release Date: Oct. 2, 2007
- Price: $35.00
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Nintendo EAD
- Platform(s): DS
- Genre: Adventure
- Fantasy Violence
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The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker for the GameCube closed with Link and Tetra setting sail for waters unknown...but their story was just beginning, and it continues on the Nintendo DS with The Lagend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass. When a mysterious fog waylays their band of pirates and leaves Link alone on an unfamiliar island, a new adventure begins. All game control is via the touch screen and the stylus. Touch the screen to guide Link through the world, or sweep the stylus around him to swing his sword. Players can even make notes on the map, chart routes for their boat or draw paths for their boomerang.
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| Just plain fun [12] | Doesn't live up to expectations [3] |
| Addictive gameplay [10] | Terrible multiplayer [3] |
| Tight controls [8] | Not enough content [2] |
| Epic boss fights [8] | Lousy camera/viewpoint [1] |
| Amazing visuals [8] | Braindead computer AI [1] |
| Innovative concepts [7] | |
| Engaging story [7] | |
| Awesome audio [6] | |
| Intense action [5] | |
| Fantastic multiplayer [4] | |
| Loads of content [3] | |
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The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass - DS
- Posted: Jul, 29, 2009
- Score: 5/5.0
- Read comments: 1
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| Epic boss fights | |
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sweetness
this game is one of the best ever in all of Zelda kind. not as good as previous though.such ocarina of time.
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass - DS
- Posted: Jun, 19, 2009
- Score: 4/5.0
- Read comments: 0
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A awesome game
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass - DS
- Posted: Feb, 05, 2009
- Score: 4/5.0
- Read comments: 0
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| Addictive gameplay | |
| Just plain fun | |
| Tight controls | |
| Epic boss fights | |
| Engaging story | |
| Loads of content | |
| Amazing visuals | |
| Intense action | |
| Fantastic multiplayer | |
| Innovative concepts |
Awesome
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass - DS
- Posted: Oct, 14, 2008
- Score: 5/5.0
- Read comments: 0
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| Addictive gameplay | Not enough content |
| Epic boss fights | Lousy camera/viewpoint |
| Just plain fun | Braindead computer AI |
| Innovative concepts | Doesn't live up to expectations |
| Fantastic multiplayer | |
| Amazing visuals | |
| Awesome audio |
Great
This was a great game it got me hooked until the very end this is the best portable one so far I hope they make a sequel
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass - DS
- Posted: Oct, 05, 2008
- Score: 5/5.0
- Read comments: 1
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| Addictive gameplay | |
| Tight controls | |
| Innovative concepts | |
| Epic boss fights | |
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Like Sand though the Hourglass, these are the days of our....
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass for the Nintendo DS had stirred up a bit of insecurity among fans when it was first announced. Questions were asked. Questions like, ''Touch screen only? How will the graphics look? Is is a sequel to Wind Waker, or is it stand alone? Mom, can we go home now?'' Well. I shall answer those questions, and provide some insight on this fantastic package. Yes, the game is essentially a touch screen only game. But don't cry, the controls, from my experience, work pretty well, and if you hold the screen properly like you're supposed to, you will find that it is comforting. The graphics are cel shaded, and are pretty good for a DS title. There are cut scenes that show off a little more of the world around you, and there are little details that make the game look really polished and pretty. The sound is what you'd expect from a Zelda game: great. But, like most DS games, I highly suggest using a pair of good headphones to listen in while playing to fully experience the great, lavish music, especially when sailing. Sailing in this game has been changed from Wind Waker, to be a little less tedious. You basically just draw the destination out on your map, and the ship moves automatically. There are some clever puzzles in the game-the concept of drawing notes is emphasized and is well implemented- and the combat stays true to the Zelda formula. The items and enemies you face fit the game, and there are dungeons with cool bosses to defeat. Mini games are scattered all around the place, and collecting treasure is back as well. The game isn't all that long, but hey, a fantastic game like this needs to be played more than once, amirite? Anyway, there is single card and wireless multiplayer which is fun while it lasts, but definitely not a reason why you would by this game. Speaking of buying this game...................go buy this game.
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Oct. 2, 2007
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The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
From the opening scene to the end credits, The Phantom Hourglass feels like a classic Zelda title: it's filled with an ungodly amount of content and has a deep and complex story that will stay with you long after you've reached the end. It is a worthy addition to the Zelda canon and only strengthens the DS' already impressive game library.
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Aug. 6, 2007
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The last time we held an Uber-Contest, we gave away a brand spanking new limited edition Halo 3 Zune. Now we're back for yet another Uber-Contest and this time, we're focusing on one of the greatest video game franchises around: The Legend of Zelda.
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Jul. 17, 2007
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Wind Waker's disputed art style combined with a completely new control scheme? Sounds like a recipe for disaster.. or one of 2007's best games.
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