The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (Nintendo DS)

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61 of 61 Ciao users found the following review helpful

Secre

Member since 23/04/2003

Reviews written: 205

Has Zelda made it on the DS?
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28/05/2011

User recommends the product

Advantages Innovative, fun, challenging
Disadvantages Possibly not such a good buy for a hardcore Zelda fan.

I've never been a big fan of the Zelda series of games so I'm not actually sure what made me buy this. It was one of those odd impulse buys that you regret somewhat once you've actually thought about it a bit. So it stayed in my game case for quite a while without being played, until I finally got irritated at myself decided it was a massive waste and actually tried it! Needless to say I wasn't expecting a great amount from it but you'll be glad to hear that I was pleasantly surprised by the game. Background Anyone who has ever owned a games console and most of those who haven't will surely ... more
7 of 7 Ciao users found the following review helpful

oblivion252

A slip for the Zelda franchise. 09/10/2008

User recommends the product

Advantages Graphics, some nice ideas, some audio.
Disadvantages Gimmicky, bad gameplay, controls, story.

Sorry if I'm going to be harsh in this review but I am a harsh reviewer and only the BEST games get above 90%. A Zelda game. A DS Zelda game. The first DS Zelda game. Sounds revolutionary, doesn't it? Sounds fantastic fun, doesn't it? Shocker of the month: it's not all it's cracked up to be. Don't get me wrong, this is a goodish game but it is, compared to other Zelda games, nowhere near as good. And it's all down to one reason really: it lacks the Zelda charm. More of that later. So, you slot this little game into your DS and tap the icon of it. And, oh my goodness, it looks nice! A ... more
21 of 21 Ciao users found the following review helpful

illogicology

Member since 24/09/2006

Reviews written: 31

Yarr, me DS be gettin' wet from all this ocean spray. 30/08/2010

User recommends the product

Advantages Lovely visual style, good controls, fun game.
Disadvantages Shorter than I'd like, not so original, story could be better.

The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass is the first game in the Zelda series to see a release on the Nintendo DS. As such it has a lot to prove, not only in proving that the DS is capable of adapting to the series' varied gameplay but also demonstrating that the massive and lengthy stories that the series is famous for can be squeezed into one of those tiny little cartridges. It rises to both these challenges superbly. Firstly, Phantom Hourglass is a little unusual in the series in that it follows on directly from a previous game. Most entries in the series take regular components, the hero ... more
22 of 22 Ciao users found the following review helpful

monkeykong1

The DS was made for this 14/02/2008

User recommends the product

Advantages Its amazing and uses all Ds functions
Disadvantages To short

Intro Since the Nes version of Zelda all games in the series have tended to improve on each other. They are essentially the same game with the same goals. You could say if you have played one then you have played them all, but what sets these games apart is they are all have excellent game play flawless controls, fantastic graphics and exceptional level design. The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass is no exception. It takes everything good about the previous games and re works it for the Ds. Taking full advantage of the touch screen, mic and even the auto shut off function. Basics As soon as ... more
17 of 17 Ciao users found the following review helpful

Double_Gemini

Spare This Some Of Your Time... 04/11/2007

User recommends the product

Advantages Stunning Graphics, Intuitive Gameplay, 8 Of The Best Zelda Bosses There Have Ever Been
Disadvantages It's just a little bit short...

For me, buying this game was exciting in itself...it's the sequel to the critically acclaimed Gamecube adventure, Legend Of Zelda: Wind Waker. For those of you who haven't played it (1. You should!) it's swapped the series traditional moody and dark 3D atmosphere for a bright bubbly universe, filled with larger than life caricatures of long running characters in the series. Some didn't appreciate the change, saying that the Gamecube had far more graphical potential than to produce a swishy cartoon world. Those who had brains however, appreicated it for the gem it was. Four years on, in a full ... more
8 of 8 Ciao users found the following review helpful

fimbles

Zelda and the Phantum Hour Glass 02/09/2009

User recommends the product

Advantages Gripping Game, You wont want ot put this Down, Graphics are Excellent, Well Planned Out Game
Disadvantages Game Could be Longer

Quite simply one of the best games i have ever played. I have now completed the Game 5 times. Here's a quick review of the Game - This statement is in my opinion. Let me make this clear first, this is the best Zelda game ever! If you were one of those people who said "no" to the cel-shaded graphics, and I know that some of you reading this review were, then you wouldn't be saying that now. Link, the cool little guy, looks miles better in his childish cel-shaded form and makes the game play all the more funnier, speaking of funnier, this game is full of highly commercial moments, unlike ... more
4 of 4 Ciao users found the following review helpful

saq3m

Zelda, phantom hourglass DS 01/09/2008

User recommends the product

Advantages Good story, sailing, sidequests
Disadvantages Unimpressive audio, a few minor oversights/annoyances

The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass is the newest Zelda game, released in 2007. It was released after Twilight Princess, sometimes considered one of the best Zelda games. Can this game compare? Graphics: 9/10 This game uses cute, cartoony graphics like those used in Wind Waker, which this game is a sequel to. It was definitely a good move by Nintendo - the DS most likely could not have handled realistic graphics or even if it could it would be more difficult. I'm not saying that cartoony graphics are a cop-out when companies should be making realistic graphics, of course. Cartoon graphics ... more
14 of 14 Ciao users found the following review helpful

callmegreer

King of DS. 19/04/2008

User recommends the product

Advantages +amazing gameplay +fantastic control systems
Disadvantages -Too short for a pro gamer

Phantom hourglass has often been said to be the game that DS was made for, while there have been plenty of amazing titles before it, none really scratch up to it on any level and there wont be for a long time. The Legend of zelda - Phantom hourglass has covered all of its bases, it pushes the DS graphically, with beautiful cell shaded rendering and flawless character and environment models. Often developers designing for the DS push it too hard, causing flawed animations and characters with so much detail that the poly count suffers severely in key areas, But nintendo has found the line ... more
12 of 12 Ciao users found the following review helpful

jenn-of-the-roses

Link does it again, This time BETTER! 23/01/2008

User recommends the product

Advantages Everything
Disadvantages Back and fourth to the same temple, gets frustrating

Here we are, continuing from 2002's The Wind Waker. Again we find ourselves sailing the vast seas. Searching for uncharted islands and treasure. This time on the Nintendo DS. As we all know, from the first Zelda, the story line has not changed much, nor have the characters, as we see them popping up in other Zelda games. And that is how it is intended. The same boy on a never ending quest to repair the lost and broken worlds and restore them to what they once were. Although the story never changes, the game itself is never boring. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ In The ... more
6 of 6 Ciao users found the following review helpful

may7733

Member since 11/10/2012

Reviews written: 5

Phantom Hourglass: Unique, Spirited, and Memorable! 16/10/2012

User recommends the product

Advantages Great story, wonderful characters, easy to control yet complex enough to be fun
Disadvantages Very repetitive, boring online multiplayer mode.

I've yet to play a Legend of Zelda title that has let me down, including this game. Phantom Hourglass is incredibly unique and worth spending hours and hours on! The story is a continuation of Wind Waker, but it doesn't feel like a sequel-- if you've never played Wind Waker, worry not! I played it after I played Phantom Hourglass and I never felt lost, never felt like I needed to go back and read a plot summary online. The game was pleasantly easy to control for a game that is completely controlled by the stylus. Except for rare occasions, you won't find yourself massaging your wrist from ... more