Overview
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass is the first Zelda game for the Nintendo DS and a direct sequel to The Wind Waker. The art direction is the same cel-shaded style as the Wind Waker but is displayed from a classic top-down perspective. The gameplay is structured similarly to other games in the series and is divided into two major gameplay sections: sailing between islands and exploring the islands and their dungeons on foot. The touch screen is used to make Link move and attack instead of buttons, you can also make notes of secret treasures and items on the map simply by writing them down. The game received critical acclaim from reviewers, who agreed that the game was a worthy sequel to The Wind Waker.
Platforms
Stats
7.5KPlays
109Playing
1.9KBacklogs
684Wishlists
851Lists
219Reviews
🎬 Videos
💡 Cheats
Tips and secrets for The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
• Sea Chart: draw the requested symbol on your map when told to in the Temple of the Ocean King; exact tracings reveal hidden hints.
• To open the sealed door on the Northwestern Sea Chart, close the Nintendo DS lid with the game running: when you reopen it, the symbol will be marked on the lower screen. One of the game's most famous secrets.
• Golden Frogs: cannon-shoot the golden frogs that leap from the water as you sail past. After finding them all, you can teleport to their spots by writing their symbol on the map.
• Cyclone Slate: earned by completing the golden frog quest; lets you travel instantly by tracing a cyclone's route onto your map.
• Trees and rocks: perform a roll into certain trees to knock down hidden gems or rupees.
• Ship customization: collect ship parts (from sunken treasure and traders) to change your ship's appearance and stats.
• Sand of Hours: in the Temple of the Ocean King your time drains away; memorize safe zones marked by blue lanterns and step on sand floor tiles to restore extra time.
• Bombchus: when bombs are limited, late-game bombchus are handy for triggering distant switches inside temples.
• To open the sealed door on the Northwestern Sea Chart, close the Nintendo DS lid with the game running: when you reopen it, the symbol will be marked on the lower screen. One of the game's most famous secrets.
• Golden Frogs: cannon-shoot the golden frogs that leap from the water as you sail past. After finding them all, you can teleport to their spots by writing their symbol on the map.
• Cyclone Slate: earned by completing the golden frog quest; lets you travel instantly by tracing a cyclone's route onto your map.
• Trees and rocks: perform a roll into certain trees to knock down hidden gems or rupees.
• Ship customization: collect ship parts (from sunken treasure and traders) to change your ship's appearance and stats.
• Sand of Hours: in the Temple of the Ocean King your time drains away; memorize safe zones marked by blue lanterns and step on sand floor tiles to restore extra time.
• Bombchus: when bombs are limited, late-game bombchus are handy for triggering distant switches inside temples.
