Which Zelda?

As far as Zelda games go, both are pretty lack luster. But, I found Phantom Hourglass to be the better of the two.

I haven't played Spirit Tracks yet, but Phantom Hourglass is a great game and sequel, it's a better game than The Wind Waker indeed.

I'd recommend PH over ST. Piloting the trains around the map in ST gets really irritating.

You should check out Minish Cap for GBA if you haven't already. It's superior to the DS offerings imo.

Both are good, but Phantom Hourglass is a little repetitive.

I haven't played Spirit Tracks yet, but Phantom Hourglass is a great game and sequel, it's a better game than The Wind Waker indeed.

gulfo

This seriously made me cringe. Wind Waker is my favourite Zelda ever made and Phantom Hourglass is easily the worst Zelda I have played.

Phantom Hourglass: really small and simple dungeons, really restrictive sailing, repetative temple of the ocean king, and the smallest amount of exploration as there is almost no land to explore. there is almost nothing to doafter the credits roll

Wind Waker: You can actually free roam in the ocean, amazing art style, best story in the franchise,excellently designed levels, a total of 49 islands to explore, andd there is probably more to do after the credits than any other zelda out there! Just the pictograph figurine thing takes forever to complete

I still prefer phantom hourglass over spirit tracks mostly because the story is better in PH but thats just my opinionTriniPlayer

the only thing thats better in ST is the music. but other from that PH is better. ST is still a great game and if you like Zelda there is no reason not to play them both

[QUOTE="TriniPlayer"]I still prefer phantom hourglass over spirit tracks mostly because the story is better in PH but thats just my opinionhydralisk86

I personally found Spirit Tracks to be superior to Phantom Hourglass in almost every way. Story, side quests, boss fights, dungeons, setting. I could go on.

Don't get me wrong, PH is good, but ST blows it out of the water (badoom-tish).

i have an intense hate for ST just cause of the graphics

i saw paper trees and bad repetitive graphics while riding the train and i just couldnt stand it

Not sure if price makes a difference to you, but Amazon.com (US) has been selling Spirit Tracks for less than $20 for the last month or so.

i have an intense hate for ST just cause of the graphics

i saw paper trees and bad repetitive graphics while riding the train and i just couldnt stand it

tiopuit

because they have some of the best graphics on the DS?

I thought Spirit Tracks was the best.

Proud of you folks! You aren't arguing about who's opinion is better :D Well, the best way to know is to try them both. Your experience with both games will be unique to you alone, just like the rest of us :) Though recommendations don't hurt at all so I'll have to recommend PH, though it truly inferior to all the previous zelda games.... if you really want to play an awesome handheld Zelda game, try the twin oracle games for gameboy color :D But that's off topic.. :P

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i have an intense hate for ST just cause of the graphics

i saw paper trees and bad repetitive graphics while riding the train and i just couldnt stand it

LaytonsCat

because they have some of the best graphics on the DS?

and i say the best graphics is black n white

I just competed Phantom Hourglass yesterday and will be starting Spirit Tracks tonight or tomorrow. I hope the train thing isnt as bad as everyone says.

I just competed Phantom Hourglass yesterday and will be starting Spirit Tracks tonight or tomorrow. I hope the train thing isnt as bad as everyone says.

pearldrummer

ST > PH. Sorry. I don't see why people say otherwise. Windwaker was better than PH in every shape or form.

Ok guys, thanks very much for your suggestions, I have decided to give PH a go first. I will end up playing ST as well im 100% sure but I wanted to just buy one first. Ive got Bowsers inside story to play as well. Any other must have titles you guys can recommend?MattyVigilante

Phoenix Wright Trilogy

Ace Attorney Investigations

Hotel Dusk

Last Window

Chrono Trigger

9 Hours, 9 People, 9 Doors

Those are the must haves

[QUOTE="MattyVigilante"]Ok guys, thanks very much for your suggestions, I have decided to give PH a go first. I will end up playing ST as well im 100% sure but I wanted to just buy one first. Ive got Bowsers inside story to play as well. Any other must have titles you guys can recommend?Zanoh

Phoenix Wright Trilogy

Ace Attorney Investigations

Hotel Dusk

Last Window

Chrono Trigger

9 Hours, 9 People, 9 Doors

Those are the must haves

I haven't played Spirit Tracks yet, but Phantom Hourglass is a great game and sequel, it's a better game than The Wind Waker indeed.

gulfo

LOL no its not :P. Of course you are entitled to your opinion, but PH is nowhere near the excelence that is WW haha. Although WW is not my favorite Zelda. I have only played PH and not ST, but I must say while PH is fun, I wish they would go either full 3D (see OoT remake on 3DS), or back to d pad controls (any handheld Zelda before the DS).

Must haves:

Mario Kart DS

NSMB DS

SUper Mario 64 DS

Meteos if you like puzzle games, if not at least give it a shot. I dont like Tetris, but this game is amazing.