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The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass - did you buy it?

ToysRus had it in. The guy looked at me funny when I handed him the demo box, because he had to put it back.

Playing with a stylus combined with the character interaction makes this game feel like a graphic-action-adventure.

The game made me laugh out loud at a silly cut scene, so I hope it doesn't let up. :)

<]=)
 
So my order came through. Should be here tomorrow or the day after if I'm a lucky sod!

Does it use similar or arranged tracks from Windwaker? 'cuz if they have the sailing theme then I will chuff myself :eek:
 
Just got it last night.

The controls work great. Intuitive and responsive, so that's cool.

I really like the atmosphere of the game so far. I'm glad they decided to put another game in the Wind Waker world.

Haven't tried the battle game yet. I'll have to check that out tonight.
 
I just picked the game up and it seems pretty good. I'm getting stuck at a few spots but it's not terribly difficult. The controls are responsive although I am getting lot of misread movements. The somersaults are proving difficult to execute smoothly and the slash sword movement doesn't work all the time. But tapping the enemies work great!

The graphics are absolutely amazing and there is some great humor at the beginning (when Linebeck grabs Link...); hopefully they keep it up.

And here's my friend code (fyi: it's found under File Selection->Battle->Friend Roster->My friend code)
451083884666
 
I can never seem to roll when I want to, but I can do everything else fine, and the rolling is useless except for on rare occasion anyway (when something is in a tree).
 
I'm SICK of people disconnecting from Battle Mode because they're losing...suck it up and take it.
 
This game is getting better and better. Rolling isn't too hard after you've done it enough. I think it's easier to roll when you have the stylus already on the screen to make Link move and then draw the circle. It's harder from a stand still.

I haven't tried the battle mode yet, is it fun? I also hate how people disconnect in online games. What are they, 10? . . . . Probably. I feel old all of a sudden :eek:
 
So the game is good, hard to control at first and looks great?

I swear if my game doesn't arrive tomorrow I'll beat up DHL.
 
raggedjimmi said:
So the game is good, hard to control at first and looks great?

I swear if my game doesn't arrive tomorrow I'll beat up DHL.
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For me me me, the controls were easy to pick up for the most part and besides the roll move, they really didn't need any explanation.

And yes, it looks great! :) The characters are given the tighter textures and have lots of expressive movement. It's easy to see what Tongue (my char name) is thinking, even when tiny. The backgrounds have WW's greatness, just pixelated.

I just completed the first boss in the game and so far the game has been a bit too easy -- Minish Cap easy. I hope that this is only because it's early on, because hearts and rupees are a bit too common. It should take me hours to earn 10 rupees. :)

<]=)
 
I'm on the second dungeon, and I'm liking the puzzles I've encountered so far.
 
I beat the first dungeon and am doing a few side quests. It is a little bit on the easy side, but so has every zelda game since ocarina of time (I'm an old school zelda fan). I'm getting a better hang of the controls apart from the rolls. I keep wanting to run into trees but I either a) miss the tree or b) walk right into them. But I've noticed that you can hold on L or R and bring up your secondary weapon. I've come to realize that my L button is a bit on the weak side :-(

I tried out the battle mode, but I had to disconnect because I didn't look at the time and I was late for work. SORRY! So far, it seemed really difficult to draw the lines for the guys. But I had only played for a few seconds.
 
I am thoroughly enjoying playing this game.

The stylus controls are easy and fun and the graphics are nice. I liked Wind Walker, so the cartoony Link is a welcome return.
 
K- so it arrived alongside our Halo 3.

Deary me. I can't get into this. I've got the controls down fine but I'm finding it just a bore to play. The cutscenes have made me LOL too. Everything is great - music, art, story (so far) but I just can't help play for an hour and get bored of it.

Currently up to the volcano dungeon.

Think I'll go back and finish the Oracle series instead.

:eek:

*braces*
 
raggedjimmi said:
Deary me. I can't get into this. I've got the controls down fine but I'm finding it just a bore to play. The cutscenes have made me LOL too. Everything is great - music, art, story (so far) but I just can't help play for an hour and get bored of it....

Think I'll go back and finish the Oracle series instead.

:eek:

*braces*
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How dare you have an opinion and a personal preference! :mad:
 
I just passed the first dungeon. It does seem pretty slow, but it is the beginning, so that is to be expected. I guess my only complaint is that it is really linear with all the tip signs and help from "Navi", there is pretty much no puzzle solving, you are told what to do. I hope this changes as the game progresses, never the less, I will play it fully through, art and sound design is amazing, by far the best looking DS game I have played.
 
19th for the UK release. Can't wait! Windwaker is probabily my favourite Zelda so I should love this.
 
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