The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass




So, Link, Tetra, and their crew are cruising the seas. They’re on some wild adventure when things go sideways, and Tetra gets kidnapped by the bad guy, and Link, being the brave hero he is, hops on a ship and sets sail to rescue her. He teams up with a quirky spirit named Ciela, and the freebooter Linebeck, navigating through dungeons, solving puzzles, and taking on some gnarly monsters, all while trying to figure out how to take the villain down and save Tetra. As you see, the story’s straightforward but packs enough heart to keep you invested.

GAME DATASHEET
NameThe Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
GenreAction-adventure
ConsoleNDS
Released2007
DeveloperNintendo
PublisherNintendo
LanguageEnglish | Spanish | Japanese |
French| German | Italian


The game’s touchscreen controls are a significant innovation, allowing interactive movement. However, the reliance on these controls can be polarizing; some players find them intuitive, while others struggle with precision and responsiveness. To address this, I've opted for an optional patch to tweak the control scheme, aiming for a more traditional gameplay feel.


D-PAD PATCH
Released2014
AuthorGreiga Master
GroupThe Rockman EXE Zone


The whole sailing mechanic is fire. It adds this exploratory feel to the game, letting you discover hidden treasures and little islands. But, let’s keep it real, sometimes the sailing can feel like it’s dragging, especially when you’re on a mission and just wanna get to the action.


Download

Choose your preferred version by hitting its download button below to grab the .RAR file. Once it’s done, go ahead and extract the contents straight to the root of your SD card. After that, simply install the .CIA on your 3DS, and you’re all set!