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Don't pass this up!Review created: 11/01/07(updated 11/20/07)
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15 of 17 people found this review helpful.
Long time Zelda fans and newcomers alike will not be disappointed.
Pros: The Phantom Hourglass is a nostalgic game on the DS with a story and gameplay that matches. There is so much to do and the new puzzle elements make it so much fun. The music and sound will take you back to every Zelda game you have ever played. Wear headphones to get the full experience.
Cons: The only con I can think of is the DS itself. The screen is small which can make it difficult to see where Link is going sometimes. I'm having to relearn how to use and hold the stylus because my hand covers the screen half the time.
Pros: The Phantom Hourglass is a nostalgic game on the DS with a story and gameplay that matches. There is so much to do and the new puzzle elements make it so much fun. The music and sound will take you back to every Zelda game you have ever played. Wear headphones to get the full experience.
Cons: The only con I can think of is the DS itself. The screen is small which can make it difficult to see where Link is going sometimes. I'm having to relearn how to use and hold the stylus because my hand covers the screen half the time.
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The Legend of Zelda: Phantom HourglassReview created: 12/27/07
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11 of 12 people found this review helpful.
"This game is... EPIC!"
I know, I know. Epic? Am I exaggerating? Nope. Few games reach epic status, one such game is Metroid Prime. I know. Am I going so far as to compare this game to Metroid Prime? No. This game is astounding.
Graphics: 10/10
The graphics of the game are quite a lot like Wind Waker's, which means graphics are either something you love, or something you hate. I am personally a fan of Wind Waker's graphics, because it is more of a storybook style, and I persoanally enjoy that, because it makes you feel like you are enjoying a great fantasy novel, as well as playing a game. That is why I give the graphics a ten.
Sound: 10/10
The sound takes you back, as always, with that first "You found a secret! DANANANANA-NANA!", and takes you back to the Wind Waker days; not a huge time jump, but enough to make you nostalgic for that ol' GCN game; the game of so many hidden treasures. The time you hear the sailing song again, you will sigh with relief. It's back... your home...
Story: 10/10
The story in this game is quite intresting. Tetra has been kidnapped, and you must find her. Wow, big suprise, right? However, the story gets more and more intresting with every new dungeon. It is great.
Puzzles: 10/10
Ok. You may start to think I am kissing up to this game, but the puzzles are amazing. Sure, they are the same ol' Push Block, Hit Switch in Right Order conviently located on sign, but then there are new puzzles such as "Open the door by writing the number of palm trees on the beach on the sign". It is like playing "Trace Memory" With Zelda. Thumbs up!
Gameplay: 10/10
From learning to roll to the Phantom Dodgings, to finding the way to find the secret cave, it is epic. Sailing, sadly, has taken a small toll, as now you may not free sail, instead navigate in a line. Fortunately, ship battles, Beedle, and barrels to dodge are still cool. Go ahead. You know the game. Let's play
Overall: 10/10
For the reasons stated above, The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass has achieved Epic-hood. You can't beat this game. Well, you can, because if you don't then you will have failed game-hood, or your dignity, but this game deserves respect, care, and honor. This game will live on as one of the greatest DS games of our time. It isn't Twilight Princess, but in some ways it is better (Because this game actually has hard puzzles before Arbiter's Ground!). You will love this game. Welcome home, Link. Go on. You can stop reading. Go play.
Reviewer's Score: 10/10
Game Release: The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (US, 10/01/07)
I know, I know. Epic? Am I exaggerating? Nope. Few games reach epic status, one such game is Metroid Prime. I know. Am I going so far as to compare this game to Metroid Prime? No. This game is astounding.
Graphics: 10/10
The graphics of the game are quite a lot like Wind Waker's, which means graphics are either something you love, or something you hate. I am personally a fan of Wind Waker's graphics, because it is more of a storybook style, and I persoanally enjoy that, because it makes you feel like you are enjoying a great fantasy novel, as well as playing a game. That is why I give the graphics a ten.
Sound: 10/10
The sound takes you back, as always, with that first "You found a secret! DANANANANA-NANA!", and takes you back to the Wind Waker days; not a huge time jump, but enough to make you nostalgic for that ol' GCN game; the game of so many hidden treasures. The time you hear the sailing song again, you will sigh with relief. It's back... your home...
Story: 10/10
The story in this game is quite intresting. Tetra has been kidnapped, and you must find her. Wow, big suprise, right? However, the story gets more and more intresting with every new dungeon. It is great.
Puzzles: 10/10
Ok. You may start to think I am kissing up to this game, but the puzzles are amazing. Sure, they are the same ol' Push Block, Hit Switch in Right Order conviently located on sign, but then there are new puzzles such as "Open the door by writing the number of palm trees on the beach on the sign". It is like playing "Trace Memory" With Zelda. Thumbs up!
Gameplay: 10/10
From learning to roll to the Phantom Dodgings, to finding the way to find the secret cave, it is epic. Sailing, sadly, has taken a small toll, as now you may not free sail, instead navigate in a line. Fortunately, ship battles, Beedle, and barrels to dodge are still cool. Go ahead. You know the game. Let's play
Overall: 10/10
For the reasons stated above, The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass has achieved Epic-hood. You can't beat this game. Well, you can, because if you don't then you will have failed game-hood, or your dignity, but this game deserves respect, care, and honor. This game will live on as one of the greatest DS games of our time. It isn't Twilight Princess, but in some ways it is better (Because this game actually has hard puzzles before Arbiter's Ground!). You will love this game. Welcome home, Link. Go on. You can stop reading. Go play.
Reviewer's Score: 10/10
Game Release: The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (US, 10/01/07)
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This is a great game and I got it for a bargain! Ebay is the best place to shop! Besides that, the game keeps you entertained. The puzzles, missions, and miny games are fun and not complicated enough to irritate and annoy, but not too easy that it becomes to boring.
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Good Game and Fast ShippingMy grandson loves the game. It is in perfect working order. The shipping was very fast. We received the game within three days of the closing of the auction. A+A+A+A+A+A+A+
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The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (Nintendo DS)Great graphics, story, gameplay, fun... This is the best DS game. Period. If you buy this, buy metroid also.
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Wonderful adventure game from the classic seriesReview created: 08/06/08
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When I first heard about this game, I was a little hesitant to buy it because it was the first game that I had bought for the Nintendo DS. And it took me a little while to get use to moving around using the stylus. But after a while I got use to it and it is a very nice addition to the Zelda series. Ever since Zelda came out, I have always enjoyed playing it. I can still remember playing Zelda for the Nintendo 8-bit system and all the fond memories. That's the wonderful thing about classic games, you never get tired of them and they provide so many happy memories. I was happy to see that the graphics of Phantom Hourglass were animated like the graphics of Wind Waker. It has a very nice story, and it is a very wonderful game. What I didn't like about it was that the Sands of Time draind from the Phantom Hourglass faster that I would have liked. But once you find all of the sands of time, it is not so bad. It is actually pretty challenging. The other thing is, sometimes while in battle, you have to rub the stylus against the screen. I was worried that this would hurt the screen. But there was no damage done. I love the graphics, the sounds, the story, and the adventure of this game. It is a very fun game and will surely be a classic.
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For every Zelda FanReview created: 08/04/08
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Immediately follows the story of Wind Waker. A must have for every Zelda fan. The controls are a lot of fun as well.
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Legend of ZeldaI boutght a game and i liked that he immediatly shipped out the game. I liked that the game was the way that the seller had described i was impressed by it. There is no complain from me and i recommed him he describes the item the way it is.
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One of the best Zelda I have playedI loved this Zelda. I did not need a guide, and could usually figure out what I needed to do. Lots of fun.
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Prompt shipping and honest merchandise description. The DS game was purchased on Sunday7/5/08. It was shipped immediately Monday early morning and arrive at my son's hands on Friday 7/11/08.
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Did not Receive the item. However money was refunded0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
I did not receive the merchandise. Paid for the merchandise immediately. Money was however refunded.
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Fun GameI just recently took this game on an eleven day vacation. I played every night for about half an hour, about 5 or 6 hours each day we traveled, and another couple hours on top of that. All in all, about twenty hours. I not only didn't beat the game, I never got tired of it.
Each dungeon is a puzzle in of itself, forcing to not only strive to stay alive, but to solve logic problems. The, shall we say 'interesting', controls were fun and added a lot to the game.
Most of the time you played from an above view, controlling Link. Similar to what it looked like on the Zelda for Super Nintendo, only with better graphics. However, my two favorite boss battles were in true 3D, and totally sweet.
If you liked Zelda: Windwaker for Gamecube, and get used to the controls quickly, you'll love this game.
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If you liked Zelda: Windwaker for Gamecube, and get used to the controls quickly, you'll love this game.
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My kids love this game.Review created: 06/17/08
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Probably the most creative and fun of the ds games. It's an adventure with puzzles. It's very clever.
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Good addition to the series, challenging endingReview created: 06/17/08
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This one pretty much follows the Wind Waker game. But there are good parts to that no LONG vast travels with nothing happening or paying really close attention to the wind directions. This one offers good additions and twist thanks to the DS game play, such as touch screen does movements and combat without a hitch, and makes puzzles and more even better than before. Do not get me wrong this game is not simple like most DS games, this Zelda offers the MOST frustrating dungeon I have ever tried in Zelda and it all has to do with the "Phantom Hourglass". This dungeon is timed and tricky as you go through this dungeon the sands of the glass trickle down and if you do not complete it in time you have to start at the first floor again and again but as you unlock the 2nd and 3rd and 4th Hourglass challenges. Hopefully the ending doesnot keep you away from this game all in all this game is a good challenge.
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Gaming!Review created: 06/08/08
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Great game. Makes you think and use your memory!
I'm a Zelda fan and have them all!
I love the game.
I'm a Zelda fan and have them all!
I love the game.
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Hours of playThe first time I played this game, I couldn't put it down for 6 hours. I never play video games, so it was nice to be able to play this with minor challenge. There are somethings I had a hard time figuring out, but I eventually did. The gameplay reminds me of the original Zelda, FUN!
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zelda phantom of the hourglassbut im stuck.......... i love the game it gives me something to do. i am disabled and dont get to do very much of what i like and i love zelda...any zelda. but this is the one i found so now i am playing it and i am stuck. but i will find my way out...just give me time..if you are bored. pick up a zelda game somewhere and that will keep you so busy you will loose the track of time.
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Great game at a great price!Review created: 05/15/08
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Got this for my yougest son, he's 12. We love the Zelda games, I play them my self bavk in the day. It's at great RPG and fun for all. This game arrived within days of being shipped.
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