The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass: Difference between revisions

Like the 2d games, excluding Zelda II, Phantom Hourglass took a top down view. However, some sections of the game such as certain boss battles and the ocean had a more traditional 3d view. The entire game could be controlled using just the Nintendo DS stylus, using it to tap or swipe on the screen to strike with Link's sword or use the six unique items found throughout the game. Because of the design of the controls, the entire game could be played with one hand. Additionally, the game also utilized the Nintendo DS Microphone, which players could blow into or shout at in order to solve puzzles. Another interesting difference between phantom hourglass and most other games in the series is the absence of heart pieces.

The land is once again flooded in this title like it's prequel, The WindWaker. Unlike Windwaker however, the ocean map was split into 4 regions, and the player's ability to explore was expanded by collecting sea charts. This game mechanic would be continued in Spirit Tracks. The sea chart and the regularly map could be written on using the stylus to make notes. The vast ocean was explored using Linebeck's steam ship, that you could plot a route for by drawing on the sea chart.

Also unique to this game is the temple of the ocean king, a timed dungeon that you slowly work your way through, unlocking more floors to it as you progress through the game, collecting sea charts to access more of the ocean. Eventually, the goal is to reach the bottom of the temple and defeat the boss. This mechanic of a core dungeon was brought back in spirit tracks.

One day when sailing in the sea, [[Tetra]] and her gang of [[Tetra's Pirates|Pirates]] are on a search for the mystical [[Ghost Ship]]. According to Tetra, the Ghost Ship is ruled by obscure pirates who don't know any of the pirate rules. She expects to find them and teach them that there are rules to being a pirate. One of the pirates starts to talk about the "Protector of Waters" also known as the [[Ocean King]]. All of a sudden, their ship is engulfed in a mysterious fog. They come face to face with the [[Ghost Ship]]. Tetra hops over onto the Ship and then lightning strikes and she screams. [[Link]] jumps to save her, but misses and falls into the ocean. Link wakes up on a strange island, where he meets Ciela the fairy, and old man Oshus. This is the only game in the adult timeline where Link has a fairy companion.