The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass

Classic Zelda Fun

Strengths: Complete use of DS Capabilities; Beautiful Graphics; Classic Zelda Fun

Weakness: A bit easy for Zelda Veterans

Nintendo delivers yet another great Zelda game that is sure to be as memorable as ever. Do not be daunted by having to use the stylus as the main form of control as there is almost no learning curve; indeed, I soon applauded the developers for their decision as it created such innovative and fun possibilities. As to be expected, the good old Zelda formula of dungeon questing, treasure hunting,...

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You can't pass up a Zelda GAME!

Strengths: Really nice integration of all the different aspects of the DS, especially how you move, fight, and do everything with the stylus and rarely use the regular controls...

Weakness: Aimed more at kids so it seems more playful... however even I got stumped on some of the simplest things... Hint to blow out the candles, you blow on the DS mic :-P Oh and rolling is near impossible.

Really nice integration of all the different aspects of the DS, especially how you move, fight, and do everything with the stylus and rarely use the regular controls... I still can't believe I got stumped with things as simple as blowing out the candles by blowing into the mic! Have to give the development team major KUDOS on creating a solid and unique new game and Zelda Adventure. I wish it...

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The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass

Strengths: Easy to control and beautiful 3D graphics on the Nintendo DS

Weakness: I have not found any weaknesses.

The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass is the first Zelda game to hit the Nintendo DS system. The good news is that it was well worth the wait. Controlling Link is done by using the stylus. Solving each dungeon is a floor-by-floor affair, with puzzles rarely reaching past one level. Despite that, each dungeon is built wonderfully. Multiplayer adds some great casual fun to the game. Most dungeons...

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Best game for the DS

Strengths: Zelda on the DS! Notepad function is actually very useful.

Weakness: Game could be longer

Even though it is hard to believe, your console really isn't a Nintendo console until you have a great Zelda game for it. I think the best think about this game is the notepad function on the map. Great use of teh DS stylus. Buy this game - its just like the SNES Zelda but better.

Phantom hourglass

Strengths: pefect

Weakness: none

great game play and graphics for the ds. it appears some cant find out how to do a roll... i accidentally did one, its pretty easy. put the stylus at the edge of the screen wait until your at full speed and just scribble, it says tiny circles bu scribbling works best. if oyu dont have a ds get one and buy this game!

The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass

Strengths: Finally Zelda comes in the DS! Another fantastic Zelda game.

Weakness: NONE. Game is played entirely through the use of your stylus. Some people may not find it responsive.

My first Zelda game was on the NES, and boy have we come a long way. Zelda: PH has graphics simliar to Wind Walker. Lots of puzzles to open trap doors, treasure chests, and doors. I've put in about 10 hours in this game so far and find it very entertaining. Haven't come across 2 of the same puzzles yet. Soundtrack for the game is well done. Movement and all actions are performed with the stylus....

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Phantom Hourglass

Strengths: Stylus controls work, graphics fit the system

Weakness: While they work, there are times buttons would be preferable to the stylus controls.

Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass is a direct sequel to Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker on the GameCube. Using the same cel-shaded graphic style, little is lost in the transition from console to handheld. The game is controlled exclusively with the stylus, which works fine in most cases (though I had some trouble executing a roll). At times you'd probably wish you had use of buttons, but you can...

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Legend of Zelda Phantom Hourglass

Strengths: Classic Zelda gameplay finally on the DS with new touch-screen elements

Weakness: N/A

There is one sure thing in video games: if Nintendo releases a Zelda game for any of its major platforms it is going to be a solid title. The same holds for the DS's first Zelda game, Phantom Hourglass. And as usual, they have worked in a small twist to the gameplay. This time the twist is that the game is controlled entirely with the touch screen (no D-pad movement allowed!). While that may...

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Best title out there for the Nintendo DS!

Strengths: Very novel use of the stylus making it a one of a kind game!

Weakness: None

I have been a Zelda from the days of the original NES version, so I had to get this when it came out. After starting to play it, I couldn't put it down. Very clever puzzles and a multitude of weapons that uses the stylus in a novel manner. The boomerang is lots of fun to use not to mention the grappling hook. The designers really put lots of time into designing it for the puzzles and look of the...

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Zelda DS

Strengths: gameplay, stylus controls

Weakness: graphics (contrary to other reviewers)

I’m really enjoying Zelda so far. The intro is a bit long winded and the graphics are so-so (there are better DS graphics out there), but the gameplay makes up for those shortcomings. The controls are pretty quick to learn as everything you do (attack, move, throw, etc.) are controlled by the stylus. I think it all works well once you get the hang of it. The toughest thing so far is to remember...

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