If you need a review to help you decide on if you should by this game or not , simply read my official Loz : PH Review!
This is my official review of " Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass ". As you can see by the above sentence, I believe this is the best game in DS history. For those of you who disagree, this is my reasoning:
This game is not only great for veterans of the series, but it is also the best game to buy as your 1st DS game. The first reason for this is that it has easy to use controls. Not only does button configuration make the game easy, but touch screen functions utilize all of the DS's functions like never before. Drawing weapon paths and aiming a grappling hook makes the game feel like a strategic masterpiece. Always finding new weapons and new ways of battling monsters keeps the game from turning into a simple " kill-and-grab " game.
Secondly, the story of this game is very well written and easy to understand even for those new to the series. All the twists and turns of the game take your attention away from the fact the story is just a " save the princess" senario. The backstory and deep personalities of the characters set the standard for all games. Listening to Linebeck's constant sarcasm and horrible jokes keeps the gamer interested in the games dialouge and it goes smoothly alongside the storyline. In every aspect, the story is perfect.
And we can't forget about the amazing graphics that are unusual in a DS game. Constantly encountering customized characters makes the game feel like there is never a shortage of things to do. The shading, intricate designs , and unique features of the landscapes and characters makes the gamer feel like they are exploring many different worlds. It's hard to concentrate on killing a boss while admiring theie detailed features.
And perhaps the most important aspect of the game is post game activities. Digging and diving for treasure keeps the game from getting boring after the main story ends. And playing mini-games on Dee Es island and others makes enjoying the game's features just that much funner. Rolling around like a ball and shooting targets never gets old. And customizing Linebeck's ship makes you feel very unique.
In all, Phantom Hourglass makes every gamer smile. So here is my overall score:
Graphics: 10
Controls: 10
Storyline: 10
Post Game Fun: 10
Enjoyability: 10
Overall Score 11/10 [ not a typo ]
I wish you a good day and a pleasant life. FIGHT ON!