The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (DS)

The Legend of Zelda is one of the longest-running and most popular video game franchises ever to be created. It's spanned tons of games, almost ten consoles, and more than 15 years. And yet still, we keep getting them. And, for the most part, they remain good. Yes, it's true that Zelda games of late have been somewhat disappointing. Twilight Princess, released for the Wii at its launch, was fun, but criticized by fans as being too simple and easy, and too similar to past Zelda games. Wind Waker, on the contrary, was criticized for just the opposite. It also was far too short and simple, but it's graphical style in particular was a huge departure from the Zelda ...  Read the complete review

OVERVIEW: The Phantom Hourglass was first shown to gamers in 2006 at the Games Developers Conference (GDC). It was finally released first in Japan on the 23rd of June and then last in Europe on October 19 (Nintendo hates us Europeans!). STORY: A quick explanation of the story is that it is one of the few Zelda titles to carry on from another, this one being Wind Waker. Tetra (Zelda) is kidnapped in the beginning and, like all Zelda quests, you have to go and rescue her. Typically there is a special item that the game is named after that is critical to the hero's success. The Phantom Hourglass allows Link to walk around the Temple of the Ocean King ...  Read the complete review

The Legend Of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass Review: (10th February 2008) Introduction: 'Phantom Hourglass' (Nintendo DS) is a direct sequel to the events of 'Wind Waker' (Nintendo Gamecube), in which Link must once again save Tetra, and help restore the power of the Ocean King. Does the game stand up to the best of the Zelda Series? Graphics: Graphically, this is the best the DS has to offer. Nintendo did an amazing job transferring Gamecube graphics to the DS, and admittedly, it's not a full conversion, not by a long shot, but it's still incredible to see Wind Waker style graphics on the DS, and the game looks amazing because of it. Granted, ...  Read the complete review

Since the release of this fantastic game, I have wanted to get my hands on a copy. I recently bought a copy, second hand from Game at a good price. It was already well worth the buy and I imagine I am only around one eighth of the way through the game. The game follows the same genre as all previous Zelda games of the adventure sort, with a good storyline. This game is very unique and enjoyable to play as it makes use of the Nintendo DS touch screen and requires a little bit of logic as you complete puzzles and mysteries throughout the game to progress. This has to be the most enjoyable game on the Nintendo DS and if there is one game you buy, I would strongly suggest ...  Read the complete review

Link, Zelda needs your help... Again. But this time she's not been snatched by an evil sorcerer, she's not asking you to save her kingdom that she will rule once she's queen. Oh no, this time she's done a Princess Peach and thrown herself into danger. Starting off with a scene of how Link and Zelda "met" (for this game, anyway) you find yourself almost bored to tears when suddenly BAM! You find yourself having listened to this story on a ship, moving onto the plot where Zelda is a pirate, searching the lands with you at her side for buried treasure and new found glory. Oh, but there's one legend she should've been afraid of. When you try to jump in ...  Read the complete review