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The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass is an action-packed adventure for the Nintendo DS and the direct sequel to the GameCube game "The Wind Waker". In the colorful and lovingly designed The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, you once again accompany Link on an exciting journey across the vast sea. The story of The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass begins when the pirate Tetra - who is actually Princess Zelda - is kidnapped by a mysterious ghost ship. Link tries to rescue her, but falls into the sea and becomes stranded on an unknown island. From there, a new adventure begins in which Link not only has to rescue Tetra, but also solve the mystery surrounding the ghost ship and the sinister Bellum.

What makes The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass special is the innovative control system: the entire game is controlled with the stylus. Link moves by simply tapping, fights with swiping movements and solves puzzles by drawing on the screen or even blowing into the microphone. A central role in The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass is played by the titular hourglass, which allows Link to spend a limited amount of time in a dangerous temple. Each time you progress, you can extend your time in this temple and explore new areas.

Another highlight of The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass is the sea voyage: players draw their routes directly on the sea map and gradually discover new islands, treasures and challenges. The use of maps is also cleverly solved in The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass - clues can be noted directly on the touchscreen, which is both practical and exciting in terms of gameplay.

The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass is considered one of the most innovative games in the Zelda series thanks to its charming graphic style, which looks particularly lively thanks to cel-shading technology, as well as its clever puzzle mechanics and unique touchscreen controls. It is suitable for beginners and experienced fans alike and offers an entertaining adventure on the go.