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Link is back, and more interactive than ever. This is the young hero's first outing on the DS which was anticipated since it was hinted at the 2004 E3. The game is not like most games on the DS, this game utilizes the DS's Touch Screen much more than the average game. The Legend of Zelda series started in1986 with the first game, which was titled, Legend of Zelda. It came out on the NES (Nintendo Entertainment System). The second in the series came out a year later, was titled The Adventure of Link, which was also released on the NES. Then we had to wait another 4 years for the next game in the series to be released. That game was titled A Link to the Past, and was released for the SNES (Super Nintendo Entertainment System). The next game was the fist portable Zelda game, it came out for the Game Boy. The game was called Link's Awakening and was released in 1993. Then on the Nintendo 64, a new Zelda game was born, it was called Ocarina of Time, this game was release 5 years after the one before it. There was something different about this game, it was the first "3D"Legend of Zelda game. Link was not so much of a "kid" in this game, he could switch between young link and adult link. In the year 2000, Majaoras Mask was released, this was the second "3D" Zelda game. In this game, Link could use masks to change into a Deku Scrub, a Goron, and a Zora. There was several releases before the next Console Zelda, the next Legend of Zelda game on a home console was called Wind Waker, which was released on the Nintendo Game-Cube in 2003. this game was the first "cell-shaded" Legend of Zelda game. Link looked younger, a lot younger, Wind Waker is much like Phantom Hourglass, by the way they look and that they both are unique games. I'm going to skip, Four Swords, and Minish Cup, as I can't have this too long. Anyway, the next big release in the LoZ (Legend of Zelda) series was called Twilight Princess, it was released on both, the Nintendo Wii and the Nintendo Game-Cube. This game was very revolutionary, for the LoZ series, Link was now a "teen-adult". Then the latest release, which is the one I'm reviewing, Phantom Hourglass.
This game is a direct sequel to Wind Waker, which was a great game. On the top screen you can find a map of the area you're currently in, and on that map you can write notes and all. In this game, like most other Legend of Zelda games, you have to complete dungeons and battle bosses to obtain special items and to get further in the game. This Legend of Zelda game is more unique then the others, in this you can utilize the DS microphone and touch screen. If you are unfamiliar with previous Zelda games, Link has "tools" to help him complete dungeons and to get special treasures, you can use the boomerang, grappling hook and even a shovel. The sailing in this game is great! You have to draw a path on the map to control where your ship will sail to and the route it takes, you can equip your ship with a cannon to take enemies down to bottom of the sea. Your ship can be customized and you get gain additional hearts to keep your ship from going down to the deep blue, instead with the extra hearts, you can keep chugging along. In this game you can also play over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, which basically means you can play online with random people or with your friends. This mode is basically a game of Hide and Seek. You can only play one-on-one, one player plays as Link, and his goal is to collect the Force Gems and bring them to the center without being caught by the other player. The other player plays as three Phantom Guardians, and your goal is to catch Link and stop him from collecting the Force Gems. There is three rounds, and each consist of 12 minutes, time may differ if you collect bonuses.
Phantom Hourglass is easily in the top 3 for the best graphics on a Nintendo DS game, if not, the best.
Link is back, and more interactive than ever. This is the young hero's first outing on the DS which was anticipated since it was hinted at the 2004 E3. The game is not like most games on the DS, this game utilizes the DS's Touch Screen much more than the average game. The Legend of Zelda series started in1986 with the first game, which was titled, Legend of Zelda. It came out on the NES (Nintendo Entertainment System). The second in the series came out a year later, was titled The Adventure of Link, which was also released on the NES. Then we had to wait another 4 years for the next game in the series to be released. That game was titled A Link to the Past, and was released for the SNES (Super Nintendo Entertainment System). The next game was the fist portable Zelda game, it came out for the Game Boy. The game was called Link's Awakening and was released in 1993. Then on the Nintendo 64, a new Zelda game was born, it was called Ocarina of Time, this game was release 5 years after the one before it. There was something different about this game, it was the first "3D"Legend of Zelda game. Link was not so much of a "kid" in this game, he could switch between young link and adult link. In the year 2000, Majaoras Mask was released, this was the second "3D" Zelda game. In this game, Link could use masks to change into a Deku Scrub, a Goron, and a Zora. There was several releases before the next Console Zelda, the next Legend of Zelda game on a home console was called Wind Waker, which was released on the Nintendo Game-Cube in 2003. this game was the first "cell-shaded" Legend of Zelda game. Link looked younger, a lot younger, Wind Waker is much like Phantom Hourglass, by the way they look and that they both are unique games. I'm going to skip, Four Swords, and Minish Cup, as I can't have this too long. Anyway, the next big release in the LoZ (Legend of Zelda) series was called Twilight Princess, it was released on both, the Nintendo Wii and the Nintendo Game-Cube. This game was very revolutionary, for the LoZ series, Link was now a "teen-adult". Then the latest release, which is the one I'm reviewing, Phantom Hourglass.
This game is a direct sequel to Wind Waker, which was a great game. On the top screen you can find a map of the area you're currently in, and on that map you can write notes and all. In this game, like most other Legend of Zelda games, you have to complete dungeons and battle bosses to obtain special items and to get further in the game. This Legend of Zelda game is more unique then the others, in this you can utilize the DS microphone and touch screen. If you are unfamiliar with previous Zelda games, Link has "tools" to help him complete dungeons and to get special treasures, you can use the boomerang, grappling hook and even a shovel. The sailing in this game is great! You have to draw a path on the map to control where your ship will sail to and the route it takes, you can equip your ship with a cannon to take enemies down to bottom of the sea. Your ship can be customized and you get gain additional hearts to keep your ship from going down to the deep blue, instead with the extra hearts, you can keep chugging along. In this game you can also play over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, which basically means you can play online with random people or with your friends. This mode is basically a game of Hide and Seek. You can only play one-on-one, one player plays as Link, and his goal is to collect the Force Gems and bring them to the center without being caught by the other player. The other player plays as three Phantom Guardians, and your goal is to catch Link and stop him from collecting the Force Gems. There is three rounds, and each consist of 12 minutes, time may differ if you collect bonuses.
Phantom Hourglass is easily in the top 3 for the best graphics on a Nintendo DS game, if not, the best.
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