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Don't pass this up!Review created: 11/01/07(updated 11/20/07)
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14 of 16 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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9 of 10 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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Did not Receive the item. However money was refundedI 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.
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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i love this game!!great product!!! great deal and shiping!! small delay but person was great about it and i've been having a blast playing this game!! i will buy from them again!! way to go!!!!!!
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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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Another nice Zelda game; unputdownableReview created: 05/10/08
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kk-entertainment ( 8 )
Was looking forward to play since the first ads, worth waiting.
Very nice gameplay and one of the best usage of touch screen game for DS.
A bit too short in storyline, but still can spend much more time in side quests.
Overall, another must have game for Zelda fan and for people who's waiting for a good game.
Very nice gameplay and one of the best usage of touch screen game for DS.
A bit too short in storyline, but still can spend much more time in side quests.
Overall, another must have game for Zelda fan and for people who's waiting for a good game.
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i loved this gameReview created: 05/08/08
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i'm not usually a huge fan of this type of game, as a matter of fact i didn't even finish the supposedly subliminal ocarina of time, having been bored to tears with all the trudging about and i did get a bit bored with all the aimless wandering and wrong-turning i did in this one too, but the payoff is there with some excellent dungeon designs, clever puzzles, lots of fun minigames and cool combat with some very well realised, original enemies and bosses and it probably makes the best use out of the ds's unique interface yet, multiplayer is a load of fun too. highly recommended.
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Another zelda must have!This is an all around great game for ages average 10 and older. just my opinion.
great graphics! entertaining and easy navigation.
Really makes you stop and think about things. The puzzling part of it entertaining and fun.
the only thing that turned me off is you have to scream into the microphone at one point. and You MUST do it to continue the game play.
That is something that could have been altered to a more desirable maneuver.
Even with that draw back, I still have to give it an excellent rating.
well worth it.
great graphics! entertaining and easy navigation.
Really makes you stop and think about things. The puzzling part of it entertaining and fun.
the only thing that turned me off is you have to scream into the microphone at one point. and You MUST do it to continue the game play.
That is something that could have been altered to a more desirable maneuver.
Even with that draw back, I still have to give it an excellent rating.
well worth it.
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the game seams in good condition but i havent played iti havent played it because i broke my ds console. the price was great.i just disliked that the shipping was long.
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Great Zelda Addition!Review created: 04/09/08
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This is another Zelda great. Nintendo did a fantastic job with this game. Both the graphics and game play are a lot better than previous hand-held versions. The touch screen makes the game a lot more interesting for both kids and adults alike. Even the more animated version of Link is a nice change from the more realistic Wii Zelda game.
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Fun game!Review created: 04/09/08
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It's a good game but a bit tricky in spots. If you have the Guide Book you will be fine. Without it you may get stuck in spots but overall I am enjoying it.
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In The World Of ZELDAReview created: 04/08/08
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Just another great game in the world of ZELDA , My son just loves all the Zelda game and this one was not a disappointment he stated playing it as soon as he received it and has not put it down since .. any Zelda game fan will surely love this addition to their game collection.. I give it a 10 out of 10
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The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (Nintendo DS)Review created: 04/07/08
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The game is he Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass from Nintendo DS system. Phantom Hourglass have more characters, scenes and better graphics. The game was in excellent condition and everything was included as the seller mentioned (book, case, etc). The best thing was the price and the shipping process, which it was fast. Thank you.
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The Legend of Zelda;Phantom Hourglass (nintendo ds)Review created: 04/05/08
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The game is alot of fun. My boys love Nintendo's Zelda!!!! Aslong as you know how to read, the game is easy for kids.
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Great game!Review created: 03/29/08
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This is a great game. i have only been playing it for an hour, but it has been great! Also, the 3D type graphics are a plus
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Interesting gameReview created: 03/28/08
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I have always liked the Zelda games and this one is no exception. I just wish the graphics were better. It lookes like paper cutouts and then you use the stylus ALL the time for EVERYTHING. That is a little annoying but I guess that is the whole idea behind the DS. The game is interesting and a lot like the original games.
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GreatThis a good relatively easy version of Zelda. Good to have when you are on the go and want a role playing game.
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The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass w/ guideReview created: 03/09/08
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If you are a Zelda fan, you know you need to get this game. Its an interesting twist using the pen to control Link. The collectors guide is done well and worth picking up. Get the game, you and I both know you want to!
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Good exchange!Review created: 03/09/08
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I am greatly pleased that I received the game book along with the game at no extra cost. Thanks! The game was in perfect condition and the book was only slightly used. I am really enjoying the game will buy from this seller again.
Thanks again!!
Thanks again!!
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Zelda game at its best!Review created: 03/09/08
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This has got to be one of the best Zelda games I have played in a long time. I love how the game takes full advantage of the DS which makes it a very interactive game. SPOILER! At one point in the game it lets you use the microphone to yell for help and then at another point you have to close the lid to "simulate" pressing a map from the top of the screen to the bottom. Lets just say Nintendo has done it again and it MUST be apart of your collection! enjoy!
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