Zelda DS could have not been better
Incredible for a DS. Everything from environments and characters are spot on and impressivley close to the Wind Waker. Sure, there are blurry textures and less polys, but everything moves smoothly, is rich in detailand overall delivers a comparable experience
Sound
Classic Zelda sound, with usual reanraangee melodies. Sound fx are appropriate, everything you would expect from a Zelda ame
Playability
Phantom hourglass is a pure delight to play. First of all, the touch only controls work incredibly well and make the whole experience extremely easy to pick up without sacrificing much in the way of the classic Zelda control depth. Eveything is extremely responsive and comfortable and just feels right. Teh gamepaly is not much different from what you have come to expect from a Zelda game. Puzzles start fairly easy and become more and more challanging without ever getting too hard. They also use a lot of the unique touch screen mechanics which is great. The game never has a dull moment, it's never so hard to frustrate you but never so easy to become boring. Boss fights are generally a bit underwhelmnig for a Zelda game. Patterns are quickly recognizable and generally speaking bosses are never a challenge.
Longevity
The game is around 10 hours long, which is perfect because it gives you enough content to chew on but also ends when you feel like you have had enough. Replayability is very limited
Overall
I loved PS. It looks great, feels great, plays great, it's just the perfect zelda handheld package