After sitting down with Zelda: Phantom Hourglass for a few minutes, we feel the verdict is still out. Granted, we didn't get to sail Wind Waker style with the stylus, and were kicked off early, so take criticism with a grain of salt. The game feels like a traditional top-down Zelda title only you direct Link with a stylus rather than a directional pad. We cruised around a mini dungeon for a bit and could see right away that the game has potential with touch controls.
1-on-1 Battle Mode versus another E3 attendee was a good time. One player guides Link to collect and safely return Triforces to base, while the other controls three "baddies" that try to stop Link from doing so. Though it felt like a rehash from gaming's past, it was fun to play. More to come.
[via Joystiq]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
5-12-2006 @ 3:43AM
John Hood said...
I'd be very surprised if this iteration of the Zelda 'franchise' didn't deliver the goods!
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5-12-2006 @ 9:45AM
GrantS said...
I'm actually looking forward to this title more than Twilight Princess....I like the top-down versions better than the 3d versions.
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5-12-2006 @ 10:27AM
Loban said...
I'm not expecting Phantom Hourglass to be anywhere near as good as OoT or Wind Waker for that matter and I don't think anyone else does either, but it's still Zelda and it will be good and I will buy it.
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5-12-2006 @ 11:04AM
PetrovBN said...
Can I play in internet by this product ? And can I connect it to my computer...??
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5-12-2006 @ 12:25PM
Loban said...
"Can I play in internet by this product ? And can I connect it to my computer...??"
I am confused by both these questions.
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5-12-2006 @ 2:15PM
tj said...
Yeah GrantS is right. Top down Zelda is much more enjoyable. The Zelda games for Gameboy have always been great.
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5-12-2006 @ 3:31PM
Morgan said...
From what I hear the game sucks and is extremely difficult to control.
The whole stylus-only control really turns me off. I may not even bother getting it and I'm a hardcore Zelda fan.
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5-12-2006 @ 9:54PM
pixelator said...
I can't stand games that force me to jump through hoops with the stylus. Age of Empires, sure, if I feel like it, that's great to have the option. With Nintendogs, it serves a purpose and you feel like you're getting something out of the experience (petting, washing, etc.).
In a game like Castlevania or Lost Magic, I am resentful that I'm being made to scribble something with a stylus that feels very much like an afterthought. Something that could have been left out and have the game be better for it.
If Final Fantasy feels this way, I won't touch it. End of story.
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5-13-2006 @ 12:49PM
nintendofan said...
[ "From what I hear the game sucks and is extremely difficult to control.
The whole stylus-only control really turns me off. I may not even bother getting it and I'm a hardcore Zelda fan."]
then your not a harcore zelda fan
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5-13-2006 @ 4:10PM
wii man said...
overexposing zelda, they could have made it the exact same game and changed a few skins and made it another adventure game. ...too...much..zel..da
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