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The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (Nintendo DS)

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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... more

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  • 60 of 60 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 7 Secre

    Member since 23/04/2003

    Reviews written: 155

    5 Stars Has Zelda made it on the DS? Review with images 28/05/2011
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Innovative, fun, challenging

    Disadvantages 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
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    Level 2 oblivion252

    Member since 30/09/2008

    Reviews written: 13

    3 Stars A slip for the Zelda franchise. 09/10/2008
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Graphics, some nice ideas, some audio.

    Disadvantages 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
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    Level 3 illogicology

    Member since 24/09/2006

    Reviews written: 31

    5 Stars Yarr, me DS be gettin' wet from all this ocean spray. 30/08/2010
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Lovely visual style, good controls, fun game.

    Disadvantages 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
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    Level 2 monkeykong1

    Member since 23/11/2007

    Reviews written: 11

    5 Stars The DS was made for this 14/02/2008
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Its amazing and uses all Ds functions

    Disadvantages 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
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    Level 2 Double_Gemini

    Member since 04/11/2007

    Reviews written: 10

    5 Stars Spare This Some Of Your Time... 04/11/2007
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Stunning Graphics, Intuitive Gameplay, 8 Of The Best Zelda Bosses There Have Ever Been

    Disadvantages 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

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Publisher Nintendo
Developer Nintendo EAD
Release Date 19th October 2007
Age 7+
Genre Role-Playing Game (RPG)

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