General Information:
	System(s): DS
	Copies Sold: TBA
	ESRB Rating: E for Everyone
	GameRankings Rating: 89.0%
Release Dates: Game Content: October 1, 2007 .:Game Review .:Images October 19, 2007 .:Online Play .:Wallpaper June 23, 2007 .:Play Zelda Capital .:Manual Scans .:Golden Frogs .:Character List   .:Background Story .:Heart Container Guide
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Nintendo has done what some companies have only dreamed of doing: created a game that is totally interactive. Phantom Hourglass is one of the first games made by Nintendo that totally utilizes the touch screen’s abilities. The game is set up so that it is controlled totally by the stylus; no buttons are used at all for any main functions. The controls, though they seem a bit awkward for the first few minutes of play, begin to feel totally natural and instinctive very quickly.

Many people find the touch controls to be one of the greatest aspects of the game, personally, though, I feel the storyline is what drives the game. Though the game is a sequel to The Wind Waker, the storylines are nothing alike, meaning that Phantom Hourglass delivers a completely new and unique story and experience. And a very good one it is. The game is constantly giving you small hints, but just enough to whet your appetite, and it makes you want to play on and on.

The main focus of the game, however, seems to be the game’s puzzles. Some are just so creative and well thought out that you must sit back and marvel at Nintendo’s creation. Some of the puzzles are incredibly easy and simple to figure out, but that doesn’t make it any less fun. Many people see the difficulty level as a down side, but in all reality, the game is fun, and that is really all that matters in my book. Like in one puzzle, you must run around an island and find four landmarks, then draw lines between them and dig where the two lines intersect. That’s fun! It may not be that challenging, but it is fun. The bottom line: the game contains fun puzzles. If you like a hard challenge, Phantom Hourglass is not for you.

But the biggest, most important, piece of Phantom Hourglass is the online play. Via a Wi-Fi connection, you can get online and get automatically matched up with people from around the globe. The game play itself is a lot like capture the flag, only with multiple flags and a Phantom Hourglass theme. You can read more about the online play here. If you buy Phantom Hourglass for no other reason, buy it for the online play; you won’t regret it.

For a more in-depth review, check out our Phantom Hourglass Game Review.