Product Overview
- Product Name: The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
- New or Used: Used
- In Case or Loose: In Case
- Overall Condition: Good
- Notes: The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass is presented in overall Good condition. The primary factor preventing a higher condition rating is sun fading along the spine of the case artwork (see photos). Otherwise, the case, artwork, manual, and cartridge are all in great condition. A very clean copy overall of this classic Nintendo DS Zelda adventure.
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What's Included
- Nintendo DS Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Case Artwork: Yes
- Case Type*: OEM/Original
- Extras: Also included; Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Booklet
Game Description
The Great Sea is calling, and a legendary new adventure is about to unfold! In The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, Nintendo's heroic adventurer Link returns in a thrilling sequel to The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. When the mysterious Ghost Ship appears and his friend Tetra vanishes, Link finds himself stranded on an unfamiliar island, setting the stage for an unforgettable rescue mission across a vast ocean filled with secrets. Joined by the feisty fairy Ciela and the unforgettable sea captain Linebeck, Link sets sail to uncover the truth behind the Ghost Ship and confront the sinister forces threatening his friends. This action-adventure game for Nintendo DS combines classic Zelda exploration, clever puzzles, and sword-swinging excitement with a colorful cel-shaded world that captures the spirit of one of Nintendo's most celebrated franchises.
Grab your stylus, chart a course, and prepare to experience Zelda like never before! Using the Nintendo DS touchscreen, guide Link's movement, sword attacks, and puzzle-solving actions with intuitive stylus controls designed specifically for the handheld. Draw a sailing route across the ocean, mark suspicious locations on your map, and explore mysterious islands filled with enemies, hidden treasure, and challenging dungeons. The adventure's centerpiece is the Temple of the Ocean King, a dangerous labyrinth guarded by nearly invincible Phantoms where the Phantom Hourglass protects Link from a life-draining curse for a limited time. Discover new items such as the Boomerang, Bombs, and Grappling Hook, then use the touchscreen to trace their paths, solve environmental puzzles, and uncover clever shortcuts. Every voyage brings new discoveries, making this physical Nintendo DS cartridge an imaginative blend of classic Zelda adventure and innovative handheld gameplay.
From the first mysterious island to the final showdown, Phantom Hourglass delivers a grand Zelda adventure packed with memorable moments. Upgrade your ship with collectible parts, salvage sunken treasure, discover hidden islands, and take on optional challenges while exploring the open sea. Meet a colorful cast of characters, uncover secrets scattered across the islands, and gradually expand your abilities as the story unfolds. Beyond the single-player adventure, Battle Mode adds a competitive twist, allowing two nearby players to face off through local wireless Download Play, with one controlling Link and the other commanding the Phantoms. With its captivating Wind Waker-inspired presentation, inventive touchscreen mechanics, and unmistakable Nintendo charm, this release stands as a defining Nintendo DS adventure and an essential chapter in the legendary Zelda series.
Gameplay Features
- Guide Link across a vast ocean in a direct sequel to The Wind Waker, searching for Tetra and the Ghost Ship.
- Use touchscreen stylus controls for movement, sword combat, item targeting, and environmental puzzles.
- Explore mysterious islands, dangerous dungeons, and the Temple of the Ocean King while avoiding Phantoms.
- Chart sailing routes, customize Linebeck's ship, salvage treasure, and discover hidden ocean secrets.
- Draw paths for the Boomerang, master the Grappling Hook, and solve inventive Zelda-style puzzles.
- Challenge a friend in two-player local wireless Battle Mode through Single-Card Download Play.
Legacy and Influence
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass proved that a full-scale Zelda adventure could be reinvented around a handheld's unique capabilities. Rather than simply adapting traditional button-based controls, Nintendo embraced the DS touchscreen as the heart of the experience. Players could guide Link, swing his sword, sketch routes across the ocean, and even draw directly on dungeon maps to record clues. The game's clever use of the touchscreen, microphone, and dual-screen presentation turned the Nintendo DS hardware into an essential part of the adventure itself. This bold approach helped establish Phantom Hourglass as one of the system's most distinctive action-adventure games, demonstrating how familiar Nintendo franchises could feel completely fresh on new hardware.
The game also carried forward the adventurous spirit and expressive cel-shaded style of The Wind Waker, giving fans a direct continuation of Link and Tetra's ocean-spanning journey. Its success helped pave the way for The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks in 2009, which expanded upon the touchscreen-driven gameplay while replacing ocean voyages with railroad exploration. Together, these two releases created a memorable era of portable Zelda adventures built around clever controls, imaginative puzzles, and charming character-driven storytelling. With its distinctive sailing mechanics, recurring central dungeon, and inventive use of the DS hardware, Phantom Hourglass remains a defining entry in the Nintendo DS library and an important chapter in the evolution of handheld Zelda.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass launched in North America on October 1, 2007, developed by Nintendo EAD and published by Nintendo. Directed by Daiki Iwamoto and produced by longtime Zelda creator Eiji Aonuma, the game marked the series' first original Nintendo DS installment and continued the storyline of the GameCube classic The Wind Waker. One of its most memorable puzzles takes advantage of the system's folding design: players must physically close the Nintendo DS to transfer a symbol between maps, creating a wonderfully unexpected solution that could only work on Nintendo's dual-screen handheld.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Action Adventure
- Year Released: 2007
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Nintendo EAD
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 045496737788
- SKU: 10235
- Format: Nintendo DS Video Game Cartridge (Authentic physical release)
- Platform: Nintendo DS System (DS Handheld Console)
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- Nintendo DS cartridges play on: All Nintendo DS systems, plus all Nintendo 3DS and 2DS systems.
- *Used cases may be replaced with a new aftermarket one if damaged. Listing above indicates if it's "OEM/Original" or "Aftermarket." Aftermarket cases typically differ in color &/or build quality from original Nintendo DS cases. (See photos)
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