Phantom Hourglass is the first Zelda game to hit the DS. The game is a sequel to it's cell shaded partner on the Game Cube, Wind Waker. Fans of Wind Waker will be familiar with the style of game and the characters. Going into this game I was very nervous, I feared the controls. You control everything with the stylus and touch screen. I was convinced that this just wouldn't work, until I played it...
The controls in this game are perfect. They fit this game to a tee, it's a lot of fun controlling young Link with the touch screen. To attack you just tap the screen on the monster you're attacking, it's that simple. Moving around feels smooth, sailing is fun and throwing the boomer rang is really neat. Being able to draw on the map on the top screen is a nice addition, it makes for dungeon searching a bit easier.
Graphics in this game are just great, Phantom Hourglass pushes the DS to it's limits. Scenery is unique, dungeons aren't repetitive, and the ocean is vast. Creatures and bosses are oddly cool looking and the whole cell shaded art thing really works. Sounds in the game are fun and the music is stellar. The plot is another great story in the legend of Zelda.
This game is fun to play and will keep you busy for a while. For any Zelda fan this is one you've got to play.
Pros: Great Graphics
Great game play
Come on, it's Zelda
Cons: May cause you to become addicted
From the Christian perspective you don't have anything to worry about playing this game. This is one that both kids and adults will enjoy. There's some monster killing but other than that no language or other questionable stuff. And hey whats wrong with a little monster killing any way, right?
Rating: 10 out of 10
Would Jesus play this game? Yes
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