The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks / JAP

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks is a lovingly designed action adventure game that combines the classic Zelda formula with new ideas and the special charm of the Nintendo DS. In The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks you once again accompany Link, this time not on foot or on horseback, but by steam train on a magical journey through the kingdom of Hyrule.

The story of The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks begins in a new age where technology and magic coexist. As a budding train driver, Link unexpectedly becomes embroiled in a dark adventure: The so-called Spirit Tracks, which once kept evil at bay, begin to disappear - and Princess Zelda loses her body to a sinister plot. From now on, she accompanies Link as a ghost and helps him on his journey - one of the game's most charming new features.

In terms of gameplay, The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks offers classic Zelda elements such as dungeons, puzzles, boss battles and equipment upgrades - but cleverly adapted to the touchscreen controls of the DS. Moves, attacks and puzzle solving are controlled directly with the stylus in The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks. Zelda can also take on armor as a ghost and solve puzzles together with Link - which makes for creative co-op puzzles where you have to use both characters strategically.

In The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, transportation with the locomotive is more than just a gimmick: you control the train tracks, avoid obstacles, fight enemies and transport passengers or goods - all with a growing network of tracks that you restore piece by piece.

With its charming cel-shaded graphics, a lovely soundtrack and many humorous moments, The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks is a unique part of the series - fresher, more playful and yet still classic at heart.