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The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass

by Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3 · published by Nintendo

Released June 23, 2007 on Wii U and Nintendo DS.

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About The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass

The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass is the first Zelda game for the Nintendo DS and a direct sequel to The Wind Waker. The art direction is the same cel-shaded style as the Wind Waker but is displayed from a classic top-down perspective. The gameplay is structured similarly to other games in the series and is divided into two major gameplay sections: sailing between islands and exploring the islands and their dungeons on foot. The touch screen is used to make Link move and attack instead of buttons, you can also make notes of secret treasures and items on the map simply by writing them down. The game received critical acclaim from reviewers, who agreed that the game was a worthy sequel to The Wind Waker.

Many months have passed since the events of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, and Link, Tetra and Tetra’s band of pirates have set sail in search of new lands. They come across a patch of ocean covered in a dense fog, in which they discover an abandoned ship. Tetra falls into danger when she explores the ship alone, and Link falls into the ocean when he attempts to rescue her. When he washes up unconscious on the shores of a mysterious island, he is awakened by the sound of a fairy’s voice. With the aid of this fairy, he sets off to find Tetra – and his way back to the seas he once knew.

Release dates by platform

Nintendo DSJPJune 23, 2007 · Out now
Nintendo DSNAOctober 1, 2007 · Out now
Nintendo DSAUOctober 11, 2007 · Out now
Nintendo DSEUOctober 19, 2007 · Out now
Nintendo DSKRApril 3, 2008 · Out now
Wii UEUNovember 13, 2015 · Out now
Wii UAUNovember 13, 2015 · Out now
Wii UNAMay 12, 2016 · Out now
Wii UJPAugust 3, 2016 · Out now

Reviews & players

Critic score894 reviews
Player score76282 ratings on IGDB

The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass FAQ

When did The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass come out?

The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass was released on June 23, 2007 for Wii U and Nintendo DS.

Is The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass on PlayStation 5?

No. The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on Wii U and Nintendo DS.

Is The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass on Xbox Series X|S?

No. The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on Wii U and Nintendo DS.

Is The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on Wii U and Nintendo DS.

Is The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass on PC?

No. The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass has not been announced for PC. It is available on Wii U and Nintendo DS.

Who is making The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass?

The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass is developed by Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3 and published by Nintendo.

Is The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass multiplayer?

Yes. The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass supports single player and multiplayer.

Is The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass good?

Critics give The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass an average score of 89/100 across 4 reviews.

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