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The Zelda series has grown into a mainstay for gamers everywhere, and The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass is no exception. Set several months after the events of The Wind Waker, Link embarks on his first adventure for the Nintendo DS, armed with an entirely new touch-screen control scheme. Keep your eye on our launch center for the full review, game guide, screenshots, and videos.

Review

Phantom Hourglass wraps the standard Zelda formula in an innovative and fun control scheme that gives new life to several of the series' age-old concepts.

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Game Guide

Game Guide

Check out GameSpot's Game Guide to Phantom Hourglass for a full walkthrough of Link's latest adventure!

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404 Comments

  • sillykid

    Posted Oct 6, 2007 12:42 pm PT

    I already have two of the pure medals and have powered up all of my fairies by 1 WAY TO SHORT AND EASY!!!! :-):-(

  • luis_aek

    Posted Oct 6, 2007 12:38 pm PT

    I love Zelda... this game follows the saga of the Wind Waker, that's a little sad.. I think those graphics doesn't deserve people's thumb.. :S

  • connell66

    Posted Oct 6, 2007 9:00 am PT

    I don't have a good DS.

  • sardaukar_siet

    Posted Oct 6, 2007 7:36 am PT

    Way too easy...

  • PolkaStripe

    Posted Oct 6, 2007 6:27 am PT

    cant wait to get this!!

  • XNbuck

    Posted Oct 5, 2007 7:24 pm PT

    wow... this game is impressive! much better than i had anticipated. one of my favorite Zeldas.

  • AEZAC

    Posted Oct 5, 2007 6:33 pm PT

    I still don't have this game!! EHH!!

  • SaxxyGamer18

    Posted Oct 5, 2007 2:23 pm PT

    This game seriously kicks butt. Best portable game ever made, hands down. I'm giving it a 10, despite small complaints. I don't think they're big enough to really drag it down. It's the best of both the 2D and 3D Zelda worlds - it plays like the 2D ones, but has the cinematic flair and presentation of the 3D games. It's great. Probably my third favorite Zelda game behind Wind Waker and Ocarina.

  • Cynxos

    Posted Oct 5, 2007 1:14 pm PT

    Huh... had no idea that there will be a new zelda game...
    Still awesome tho...
    Gotta get a DS tho

  • mangaloreronan

    Posted Oct 5, 2007 7:08 am PT

    @omoikane: Just connect a separate mic to the DS headphones port and it should work.

  • omoikane7

    Posted Oct 5, 2007 5:41 am PT

    Is there a way to do a puzzle if the built in DS Lite mic is faulty to begin with and doesnt work? Just wondering

  • ektrix

    Posted Oct 5, 2007 1:56 am PT

    it comes out in 14 days i am not gana inport it for 2 weeks xD i just wait but it looks awsome i think i gana get it ;D (not 100% sure)

  • PrivateJessard posted Oct 4, 2007 4:13 pm PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    PrivateJessard

    Posted Oct 4, 2007 4:13 pm PT (hide)

    I just started a file on this game today. I got to the part where you first go in Linebeck's boat. The game's pretty good so far, but, I hate that you can only use the touch screen. I want to play it like a real game, then it would be amazing. Nintendo always tries making a new invention and it ends up being a disgrace.

  • RHF123

    Posted Oct 4, 2007 2:57 pm PT

    I comepletely agree. Easy, but very fun.

  • jakndaxter7223

    Posted Oct 3, 2007 7:08 pm PT

    this game is such an adventure....it may seem easy, but all of the ideas implemented work so well that it doesnt matter!

  • jimmy..........

    Posted Oct 3, 2007 5:22 pm PT

    it rocks

  • phillymaniac14

    Posted Oct 3, 2007 5:05 pm PT

    why don't u europeans just import it?

  • Shishio817

    Posted Oct 3, 2007 8:33 am PT

    Haven't played it yet, but it looks awesome.

  • Djammal86

    Posted Oct 3, 2007 5:41 am PT

    Wow, the innovative stylus controls make this game so much more fun to play. I got it yesterday and I've been addicted to the game ever since. This is an instant classic for the DS

  • XBASX

    Posted Oct 3, 2007 5:20 am PT

    Living in Europe suckss!!!

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Publisher: Nintendo
Developer: Nintendo
Release Date: Oct 1, 2007 (more)
We Say
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You Say
9.1
(7,895 votes)
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Player Reviews: 554
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