The hourglass turns in this near console size adventure.
Story 10/10: For both newcomers and veterans, the game 1st reminds you of where link left off; saving the pirate tetra who turned out to be princess zelda. You continue your journey searching for treasure as you come across a ghost ship. Eager to find treasure, Tetra jumps aboard only to be kidnapped as the ship starts sailing away. Your attempt to rescue her fails and you find yourself washed along the shore of a small island. With the help of an elderly man and a fairy, you set off on your adventure to save her. For what sounds simple can become epic as many of the characters have more than what meets the eye. The new item called " The phantom hour glass" plays an important role as you seek clues to tetra's whereabouts and to gain help from the ocean king. The game delivers a epic, enjoyable and sometimes humorous storyline as you sail off once again.
Gameplay 10/10: To bring new life to a particular old formula, phantom hour glass is completly touch screen controlled. Holding the stylus on the screen will cause link to run, slashing it will make link unleash sword attacks, and tapping the screen makes weapon changing quick and easy. You go around fulfilling small quest along with traveling through dungeons solving puzzles which are some of the most creative that have been seen in the series. To get around you sail which is done by drawing a path on the map and as you sail you can tap to fire your cannon at enemies making even a long sail a smooth sail. You can even draw on your map for reminders and memorization to get the secrets of place later on. You'll fight bosses, play minigames, customize your ship, the whole game is played by the simple movement of you hand. Playing an adventurous game is more than just easy with the stylus, its also incredibly fun.
Graphics 10/10: Though the system's graphic capabilities are weaker than its gamecube predeccesor, Nintendo has done a nice job having detials from the island as you sail towards it to the bosses as you're farthest into a dungeon. Stylish designs and nice shaded cutscense flow through the game.
Sound 10/10: A powerful yet freindly soundtrack gives the game its attitude during your several different situations. A sound of exploration as you sail, an intense thrill as you fight the bosses, an the kindness of the simple towns when you take a break from all the action. is placed at the right time to create the adventerous feel that zelda games have delivered.
One of the best games their is on the ds, and one of the best series that has stayed strong after all these years. The legend of phatom hour glass will give you a devine, epic adventure that portable systems have been wating for.