The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (Nintendo DS)

...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 ...
...and Wind Waker graphics. Seriously: the graphics are officially awesome and in a stark contrast to other DS games, the start of the game seems super promising and, guess what? It is. Once you set up your file (only two this time round compared to the usual three, random move by Nintendo), you tap Go and you're instantly there on Tetra's ship! Ooh! I'm not going to ruin the narrative but umm, how shall I put this… Tetra gets captured. Again, yes, ...

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Review of The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (Nintendo DS)

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 ...
...Taking full advantage of the touch screen, mic and even the auto shut off function. Basics As soon as you turn the game on and watch the introduction you can tell you are in for a real treat. The graphics are familiar the music is familiar, it like visiting an old friend. As soon as I Watched the introduction I had a smile on my face and couldn't wait for the game to continue. This game takes off from where the wind-waker ended, and sees you sailing ...

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...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 ...
...brains however, appreicated it for the gem it was. Four years on, in a full sequel, the style has lost none of it's appeal, and from the beautiful introductory sequence, you just can't help but thinking that the DS was the platform Wind Waker should have been on, indeed, Phantom Hourglass feels like someone grabbed the Gamecube game and stuffed it inside the two-screened system to see what would happen. And luckily, something magical must have happened ...

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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 ...
...people will prefer this to the other titles. There are brilliant missions to complete which I love. There is one point in the game where you have to explore a giant stone island in the shape of a DS! Anyway, the main aim of the game is to venture deep, deep down into the Phantom Dungeon (I will not tell you why because I don't want to spoil the game for you.) The only problem with this though is that there is life-sapping evil in the dungeon that ...

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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 ...
...should be used more often. The game's graphics are beautiful, particularly in the sailing section of the game. The only criticism I have with them is that the graphics can sometimes be a bit edgy. But it's not too bad, and it is a handheld game, after all. Story: 7/10 You are Link, a hero travelling with his friend Tetra on a pirate ship. You are looking for the Ghost Ship, a mythical vessel which no one has managed to find before. Some events ...

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...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 ...
...areas, But nintendo has found the line between beautiful and busted, and is standing right at the edge, looking over with great pity. the control system is also so intuitive and revolutionary that you know that this was designed with every movement and factor considered in great depth. menu screens are activated by using the digital pad or key buttons, while all of the action is carried out using the touch screen, movement and fighting combined seamlessly. ...

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...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 ...
...boring. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In The Phantom Hourglass, Link starts his journey sailing through the seas with his pirate friends. Tetra, who has ditched her destiny (as Princess Zelda in The Wind Waker) to continue her pirating ways, gets lured in by the thought of treasure in the dreaded Ghost Ship. After a scream is heard, Link tries his hardest to help Tetra, but the fog is too dense and he fails. He is thrown and ...

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all the legend of Zelda games seem to keep getting better and better but i think the tradition might end after this one as it is such a spectacular game . This game uses all the nintendo ds es functions really well and is a really good game for anyone who likes game . It would suit most gamers and they will probarly enjoy it apart from old grumpy men . It makes the gamer think especially in the dungeons as thay are literd with puzzles that need solving ...
...it is that good . The system cleverly difrentiates movements from intended attacks with a system of minor gestures . To attack a person you tap on them once . you can now travel through islands through the water by bought which really is quite good fun as the sailing is quite actioned packed The story having bumped off ganondarf and co in wind walker (the game before this one )he is just settling down for a rest when his pirate freind tetra is kidnapped ...

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Phantom Hourglass is the new 'must have' game for anybody owning a DS. While greatly anticipating its release, I was skeptical of the stylus-only control scheme that the game would employ, but after a few hours of play I realized I had worried for nothing. The control scheme is intuitive and fun, anyone will be able to master it. Phantom Hourglass follows on from the Gamecube Windwaker game, the cell-shaded version of Zelda that in an interesting ...
...gameplay as previous games in the series, letting you explore and make your own way whenever you do not want to follow the story and delve into the puzzle-ridden levels. The dungeons in Phantom Hourglass are complicated enough to provide a challenge to the hardcore fans, but without being daunting to those new to the series. The game manages to be something you can just pick and play (I completed the game during bus journeys) while maintaining the ...

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The day I bought my DS, I also purchased this game, and I was instantly hooked. It takes place right after "Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker", a GameCube game that I really enjoyed, so I was already familiar with the story, but even if you never played Wind Waker, you can still pick up on it very quickly. This game has everything, graphics, story, good multiplayer, and gameplay that makes use of all of the Nintendo DS's features. You use the touch screen ...
...You also get to use the DS's built-in microphone to blow out candles, get windmills running, and even demand a crane from someone (get ready to yell). Something you'll hear a lot about this game is "it's too short and too easy". However, this is only half-true. While it is a bit shorter than many other Zelda games, (considering it's a mobile game, this is to be expected) some of the puzzles and dungeons can take you hours to get through. Even after ...

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I simply love the Zelda Gaming series so When I saw there was a Ds version I rushed out to buy stright away! this is classic Zelda gaming with a twist. In that you have to use the stylus to control Link which is fine at first but does make your hand go numb after a while of hard adventuring. The puzzles here are what you would expect from a zelda game with a few neat suprises thown in. The same goes for the Items at links disposal. I particualy ...
...the navigation part of this game is Ok but like in the gamecube Zelda game windwaker. it can get tedious at times, so thankfully there are various warp points after a while playing. The main gripe I have about this game is its length It is by some distance the shortest and easiest Zelda game I have played, that and the fact you have to redo a certain dungeon several times starting from the begining of it, this just stinks of the developers trying ...

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...played and enjoyed one of the previous Zelda titles will not be disappointed with this game. The story is epic and takes you across a whole world with numerous people to interact with. With numerous subplots it is quite easy to get sidetracked from your original mission and there are many bonuses scattered around which increase the longevity of the game. One of the features which I was particularly impressed with is the interactivity of some elements ...
...which you have to use the speaker to complete it (difficult to do on a packed train). The multiplayer option is also good and allows you to play with other players across the world assuming you have an internet connection. The multiplayer games can become slightly repetitive over time though. Due to the vastness of the game there are some elements which are very challenging and may be too difficult for a younger age group. This can be detrimental ...

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...various other similar games in the past and have become bored very quickly. I had tried playing Zelda: A link to the past, and had quite enjoyed it but found some of the puzzles or tasks you have to do incredibly difficult to fathom. At times I got stuck and upon reading a walkthru I discovered I had to do something which I would never have thought to do in a million years. However, I decided to give this game a chance, and I am certainly glad I ...
...this game through very well. the control system worked really well, and felt very natural, within moments I was controlling Link like it was second nature. Fighting was simple and responsive and it never felt like I was battling to control the game. I felt the game eased you nicely into the puzzles, starting nice and easy and gradually building difficulty as the game progressed. I also liked the fact that the story line was strong and easy to follow, ...

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The folow on to the wind waker does not dissapoint at all! Any body would aggre that this is one of the best Zelda game avaible ever! And I you know Zelda games, you know that almost every single game is top notch, this follows that trend well. Its not 100% Zelda as you know it though. It follows on from the Wind waker on being a bit diffrent, but this time with the stylus Nintendo have made it alot more enjoyable gaming experience. Every thing ...
...being done from the buttons. By 5 mins you will be easiy get along with moving Link and making him use his sword. It works really well. In this game, compared to the 3d zeldas, there isnt alot of sword fighting sequences (al though there are anough to keep the average person happy). This game focuses on more puzzly like dungeons, with them getting tougher and tougher through the game. However It does not get impossible, it stays enjoyable to play. ...

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...as soon as i knew the Phantom Hourglass was coming out on the DS i put my pre-order in. I read so many reviews and was hearing such good things about it. It was disappointing when the release date kept getting delayed but i knew an amazing game was on its way. The finally the relased date came 19th October 2007, we were due to go on holiday the next wednesday i was so hoping it didnt get delayed so i could spend some serious time playing! Well it ...
...I think my husband at the time was ready to divorce me as i would get so frustrated that couldnt something. It wasnt a bad frustration it was a i know there is going to be probably a very simple way to do this but when u do its u feel like you have acheived something amazing. I love puzzles so i found it challenaging and exciting, so much that i spent probably 75% of my holiday playing it. I will admit there were times when i just couldnt work things ...

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