Product Description

The Legend of Zelda gets a bold new chapter; with this long-awaited sequel to the DS hit Phantom Hourglass. Set one hundred years later, the game features the same stunning cel-shaded graphics and intuitive touchscreen controls.

Instead of messing about on the water you now have your very own train to get you around, complete with a giant cannon to blast bad guys with as you go. You'll also have to keep an eye on the track layout and switch directions to avoid collisions and successfully reach your destination.

Inside dungeons you now have some special help in the form of a remote control phantom - the deadly bad guys from the last game. Simply by drawing a route on the touchscreen you can get him to fight enemies for you, carry you over dangerous lava or help solve puzzles. It all adds up to Link's most exciting and accessible adventure yet.

• All aboard: The first sequel to the blockbuster Phantom Hourglass, as Link swaps his trusty ship for an all-new steam train.
• Touch control: The entire game can be controlled purely with the stylus, allowing you to move and fight with ease - but also draw notes and diagrams on the in-game maps.
• Pet phantom: Command your very own phantom as he tackles dangerous enemies and traverses areas Link dares not enter.
• Blow up: Utilise all new weapons and items, including a whirlwind you can summon simply by blowing into the microphone.
• Legend of Celda: Amazing cartoon style graphics use the same cel-shaded style seen in The Wind Waker and Phantom Hourglass.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #138 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Nintendo
• Model: NTRPBKIE
• Published on: 2009-12
• Released on: 2009-12-11
• Rating: Universal, suitable for all
• ESRB Rating: Everyone
• Platform: Nintendo DS
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .63" h x 5.38" w x 5.09" l, .28 pounds

Amazon.co.uk Review
The Legend of Zelda gets a bold new chapter; with this long-awaited sequel to the DS hit Phantom Hourglass. Set one hundred years later, the game features the same stunning cel-shaded graphics and intuitive touchscreen controls.

Control and defend your train as you travel around Hyrule

Now Link can order around his very own phantom - a magical suit of armour

The boss battles are even bigger and more cinematic

Touchscreen controls means anyone can play, with no confusing buttons to learn

Instead of messing about on the water you now have your very own train to get you around, complete with a giant cannon to blast bad guys with as you go. You'll also have to keep an eye on the track layout and switch directions to avoid collisions and successfully reach your destination.

Inside dungeons you now have some special help in the form of a remote control phantom - the deadly bad guys from the last game. Simply by drawing a route on the touchscreen you can get him to fight enemies for you, carry you over dangerous lava or help solve puzzles. It all adds up to Link's most exciting and accessible adventure yet.

Key Features

• All aboard: The first sequel to the blockbuster Phantom Hourglass, as Link swaps his trusty ship for an all-new steam train.
• Touch control: The entire game can be controlled purely with the stylus, allowing you to move and fight with ease - but also draw notes and diagrams on the in-game maps.
• Pet phantom: Command your very own phantom as he tackles dangerous enemies and traverses areas Link dares not enter.
• Blow up: Utilise all new weapons and items, including a whirlwind you can summon simply by blowing into the microphone.
• Legend of Celda: Amazing cartoon style graphics use the same cel-shaded style seen in The Wind Waker and Phantom Hourglass.

About the Developer: Nintendo EAD Software Group No. 3
Nintendo's famous EAD (Entertainment Analysis and Development) studio is managed by Mario and Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto. It is split up into six different teams, with number 3 overseeing The Legend of Zelda series, as headed up by Miyamoto protégée Eiji Aonuma.

Manufacturer's Description
Link has a valuable new companion. While navigating dungeons, he’s accompanied by a Phantom, a hulking suit of armor that responds to his commands. Players can tap the Phantom to take command of him, then draw a line on the touch screen to direct him where to go. The stout Phantom can walk through fire or lava, be used as a platform to carry Link above dangers, or even run interference to block Link from harm.

When Link conducts the train, players enjoy a satisfying combination of action and realtime puzzle solving as they determine which track to take and how to best manipulate their speed. When on the train, Link must plot the best route to the end of the line around ever-moving obstacles. While en route, Link might need to fire an onboard cannon at enemies who attack the train or sound the whistle to scare animals off the tracks.

Link uses a variety of new items and weapons, including the Whirlwind, which players activate by blowing into the microphone of the Nintendo DS or Nintendo DSi system.

As with The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, players can draw notes on the ingame maps using the stylus on the touch screen.

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Customer Reviews

All the zelda magic, but isn't too similar to other zeldas...
Phantom hourglass was a great game. But it was slightly lacking in zelda magic. Spirit tracks takes a new approach, but it has all the magic you could possibly stuff in to the small DS cartridge! There's the spirit pipes, and although they don't have many songs (five) you use it a lot and it's great fun to play! Having zelda coming along with you everywhere is great and you get to hear her opinion on all the places (this beach is lovely, I wish we could stay longer...) and best of all, the central dungeon, the spirit tower, is no longer in the slightest bit tedious, it's actually incredibly fun! As for the bosses, again, they're a major highlight, the final boss is just AWESOME...
And even now that I've completed the game, I still go on it loads to search for bunnies and force gems, so it has lasting appeal.

In a nutshell:

Sprit Tracks is even more brilliant then the most excellent Phantom Hourglass!
If there is one thing that you can more less guarantee in life is that when a new Zelda game is released it's going to be something exciting and rather speciel. Spirit Tracks has the same excellent touch screen controls as Phantom Hourglass and the same wonderful graphics style too. The music is very atmospheric and the story is dark and very gripping. You travel around the map on steamtrain which can have a connon added onto it just like you could with the steamer boat in Phantom Hourglass. The boss battles are great fun and look wonderful. The puzzels are clever and are set at just the right level for most gamers. I don't know how Nintendo do it but they always keep their Zelda games up to the most highest of standards which for me and many more people, makes this the best DS game to come out this year.

Brilliant Game and Funny Cinematics
I got this game yesterday and from what I've played so far (Which is a lot but it still is as long as the other) it is REALLY good! The picture is Great, the story line is brilliant
controlling the train is fun (one reason is because you don't have to stick to the route you draw) and it also has more puzzles as well and is truly one of the best games ever in DS history!
For people who found Phantom Hourglass a bit hard in places like the temple which you get the hourglass in you'll find this one easier but it still is a bit tricky to make think more.

Storyline: 5/5

Being a true Zelda game: 5/5

A truly Great game (especially if your playing it on a DSi (which I am))