Zelda: Phantom Hourglass for the DS - Page 3

Kolzig · 06-28-2007, 07:57 AM

What??!? Is that 100% true that we are getting the game in August? Holy crap! I thought that it would come in December or something like that!

Spiwak · 06-28-2007, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Crunchy in milk

Yes Advance Wars does.

Do you really mean to practice french with it? Because 99.9% of european releases support english so long as your ds/lite is set up to use english (system settings) when you first pop in the cart.

I know this, but once I start learning French I'm gonna wanna expose myself to it as much as possible. So I'll probably play it in English then again in French after the end of the semester and see if I can pick any of it up. I'll also be using French movies and whatever else I can find.

*Melanie68* · 07-02-2007, 04:17 PM

The release for North America is October 1.

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Originally Posted by Press Release

As a special bonus for Nintendo's rewards club, My Nintendo members who register the game and their Nintendo DS hardware at MyNintendo.com and fill out a short survey will receive a special Nintendo DS stylus that looks like an old-fashioned quill pen, modeled after an item in the game (subject to availability).

They didn't have a specific date for Europe. I don't know why.

Kolzig · 07-03-2007, 09:06 AM

Yeah, Europe gets shafted once again.

But since the DS is region free, I'll be buying Phantom Hourglass from Canada.

Reflection · 07-09-2007, 04:28 PM

I pre-ordered this in August 2006.

Sigh.

Crunchy in milk · 07-10-2007, 10:02 PM

http://ds.gwn.com/news/story.php/id/...Cover_Art.html

The proposed US cover art, well its less blue

But at least its not completely ugly like the earlier map carrying link... I hope that one doesn't end up the final.

I've had a muddle through a bit of the Japanese version using the obnoxious (but entirely welcome to be so since its about the only one I can find) translation FAQ on GameFAQs.

Crunchy in milk · 10-02-2007, 12:03 AM

This released today, right? (in english)

*Dale Baldwin* · 10-02-2007, 01:24 AM

It should be out in the US, yes. Europe still has a few weeks to wait. No idea about Australia.

EDIT: Ahha, Australia get it a week-ish before Europe. (on the 11th).

LuigiHann · 10-03-2007, 04:21 AM

Picked it up yesterday. It is, as expected, quite awesome. The stylus control is interesting, but what really strikes me is how well they combine the ideals of 2D and 3D Zelda games. It really feels like the best of both worlds.

vivasawadee · 10-08-2007, 05:30 PM

This game is awesome, typical Zelda but better because of the stylus.

Linebeck is a real character and the music and sound effects are top notch. It should be played with headphones to fully appreciate it.

I just don't like the fact that you have to restart at the beginning everytime you die in a dungeon but thats how its always been I guess.

Although the stylus brings into play a variety of different actions like boomerang, it also hinders other basic functions like jumping and slashing. Its not totally accurate but maybe you just have to get used to it.

Playing this Zelda reminds me a bit of Monkey Island where you do island hopping interjected with humourous conversations and puzzle solving.

Crunchy in milk · 10-09-2007, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by vivasawadee

This game is awesome, typical Zelda but better because of the stylus.

I just don't like the fact that you have to restart at the beginning everytime you die in a dungeon but thats how its always been I guess.

Although the stylus brings into play a variety of different actions like boomerang, it also hinders other basic functions like jumping and slashing. Its not totally accurate but maybe you just have to get used to it.

You can die?
I think I drank 1 red potion in the entire game.

I found the fighting quite easy. Slashing is quick and the shoulder button weapon switch is neat.

There are far too many ship parts, It took too much effort/time to get my ship more than 5 health. I randomly got 5, yes 5 stone hulls >< ...

The best place for parts are the random pirates which you must sink and salvage but after sharks, pirates are the greatest risk to your ship's health!

I never did work out the point of fishing... maybe that's zen/appropriate?...

vivasawadee · 10-10-2007, 08:16 PM

I guess the game might be pretty easy for Zelda veterans. Also because of heavy stylus use, my hands are cramping after a few minutes. Might look into a new type of stylus.

Kolzig · 10-11-2007, 11:14 AM

I can't wait to get this one, though I must resist the urge to order it immediately. I've got no time to play games at the moment. I wonder when was the last time I for example played Stalker? It was propably about 5 months ago.

Jatsie · 10-17-2007, 05:08 AM

I'm looking forward to this, I've already preordered it, so I'll be waiting by the letterbox on Friday morning, for my parcel from Amazon, lol.

That is, provided the lazy peasants at Royal Mail aren't striking again.

Jatsie · 10-27-2007, 03:35 PM

I finished the game today, which makes me a little sad, as I was enjoying it so much, but I was playing it pretty frequently for the past week.

It really is a great game, lots of fun and I'd recommend it to anyone with a DS.

On the downside, as Crunchy said it is a little on the easy side. I defeated the final boss starting with only three full heart containers, and no potions, and no additional health during the battle.

Spiwak · 10-29-2007, 11:10 AM

How long is the game, in hours?

XXJ · 10-29-2007, 06:58 PM

Probably　about 18 hours.(play time is not showed in DS screen, so I'm not sure...)

Crunchy in milk · 10-30-2007, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by XXJ

Probably?about 18 hours.(play time is not showed in DS screen, so I'm not sure...)

That would be close to my guess too, maybe +3 or 4 hours if you find some bits difficult.

Its well padded should you be a gatherer and hunt down all spirit gems, ship parts, sidequests (for a totally useless sword move), mini-game bonuses, heart containers, treasure maps (36?) and fish.

06-28-2007, 07:57 AM	#41
Kolzig The Reggienator Last Online: 06-21-2011 10:52 PM Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vaasa, Finland Posts: 5,519	What??!? Is that 100% true that we are getting the game in August? Holy crap! I thought that it would come in December or something like that! __________________ "The old standby, that never got old in the first place. We come back to them weekly, nightly, for hours at a time--and they always deliver. They are pure, timeless, and often taken for granted." - Nick Breckon - Shacknews My gamesale list updated 26.8.2007 Hey, dear people please buy my games, I need money to conquer Europe! Or do something similar.

07-03-2007, 09:06 AM	#44
Kolzig The Reggienator Last Online: 06-21-2011 10:52 PM Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vaasa, Finland Posts: 5,519	Yeah, Europe gets shafted once again. But since the DS is region free, I'll be buying Phantom Hourglass from Canada. __________________ "The old standby, that never got old in the first place. We come back to them weekly, nightly, for hours at a time--and they always deliver. They are pure, timeless, and often taken for granted." - Nick Breckon - Shacknews My gamesale list updated 26.8.2007 Hey, dear people please buy my games, I need money to conquer Europe! Or do something similar.

10-02-2007, 01:24 AM	#48
Dale Baldwin Super Moderator Last Online: 07-05-2023 04:46 AM Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Southampton, UK Posts: 3,139	It should be out in the US, yes. Europe still has a few weeks to wait. No idea about Australia. EDIT: Ahha, Australia get it a week-ish before Europe. (on the 11th). __________________ Now Playing: Catherine, Sword and Sworcery:EP Recently Completed: The Witcher Last edited by Dale Baldwin; 10-02-2007 at 05:40 AM..

10-08-2007, 05:30 PM	#50
vivasawadee Thats the ticket Last Online: 11-04-2011 06:42 AM Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 395	This game is awesome, typical Zelda but better because of the stylus. Linebeck is a real character and the music and sound effects are top notch. It should be played with headphones to fully appreciate it. I just don't like the fact that you have to restart at the beginning everytime you die in a dungeon but thats how its always been I guess. Although the stylus brings into play a variety of different actions like boomerang, it also hinders other basic functions like jumping and slashing. Its not totally accurate but maybe you just have to get used to it. Playing this Zelda reminds me a bit of Monkey Island where you do island hopping interjected with humourous conversations and puzzle solving. __________________ Well I, for one, plan on discovering the secrets of the multiverse by rubbing cottage cheese on my belly and eating vast quantities of fresh-water fish. Mmm... cheese - Nameless One

10-10-2007, 08:16 PM	#52
vivasawadee Thats the ticket Last Online: 11-04-2011 06:42 AM Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 395	I guess the game might be pretty easy for Zelda veterans. Also because of heavy stylus use, my hands are cramping after a few minutes. Might look into a new type of stylus. __________________ Well I, for one, plan on discovering the secrets of the multiverse by rubbing cottage cheese on my belly and eating vast quantities of fresh-water fish. Mmm... cheese - Nameless One

07-09-2007, 04:28 PM	#45
Reflection Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 517	I pre-ordered this in August 2006. Sigh.

07-10-2007, 10:02 PM	#46
Crunchy in milk delusions of adequacy Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,403	http://ds.gwn.com/news/story.php/id/...Cover_Art.html The proposed US cover art, well its less blue But at least its not completely ugly like the earlier map carrying link... I hope that one doesn't end up the final. I've had a muddle through a bit of the Japanese version using the obnoxious (but entirely welcome to be so since its about the only one I can find) translation FAQ on GameFAQs.

10-02-2007, 12:03 AM	#47
Crunchy in milk delusions of adequacy Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,403	This released today, right? (in english)

10-03-2007, 04:21 AM	#49
LuigiHann Senior Member Last Online: 08-18-2011 10:33 PM Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 141	Picked it up yesterday. It is, as expected, quite awesome. The stylus control is interesting, but what really strikes me is how well they combine the ideals of 2D and 3D Zelda games. It really feels like the best of both worlds.

10-11-2007, 11:14 AM	#53
Kolzig The Reggienator Last Online: 06-21-2011 10:52 PM Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vaasa, Finland Posts: 5,519	I can't wait to get this one, though I must resist the urge to order it immediately. I've got no time to play games at the moment. I wonder when was the last time I for example played Stalker? It was propably about 5 months ago. __________________ "The old standby, that never got old in the first place. We come back to them weekly, nightly, for hours at a time--and they always deliver. They are pure, timeless, and often taken for granted." - Nick Breckon - Shacknews My gamesale list updated 26.8.2007 Hey, dear people please buy my games, I need money to conquer Europe! Or do something similar.

10-17-2007, 05:08 AM	#54
Jatsie Lovable rogue Last Online: 05-20-2012 12:39 PM Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Great Britain Posts: 6,378	I'm looking forward to this, I've already preordered it, so I'll be waiting by the letterbox on Friday morning, for my parcel from Amazon, lol. That is, provided the lazy peasants at Royal Mail aren't striking again. __________________ "Jatsie is amazing." - Jazhara "My mental image of Jat is a gentleman sitting in a leather armchair, wearing a robe. The light in the room is dim and strangely he's not sitting in front of a computer, but next to a small, round table with a box of cigars on." - Jelena Gay-Nerds.com

10-27-2007, 03:35 PM	#55
Jatsie Lovable rogue Last Online: 05-20-2012 12:39 PM Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Great Britain Posts: 6,378	I finished the game today, which makes me a little sad, as I was enjoying it so much, but I was playing it pretty frequently for the past week. It really is a great game, lots of fun and I'd recommend it to anyone with a DS. On the downside, as Crunchy said it is a little on the easy side. I defeated the final boss starting with only three full heart containers, and no potions, and no additional health during the battle. __________________ "Jatsie is amazing." - Jazhara "My mental image of Jat is a gentleman sitting in a leather armchair, wearing a robe. The light in the room is dim and strangely he's not sitting in front of a computer, but next to a small, round table with a box of cigars on." - Jelena Gay-Nerds.com

10-29-2007, 11:10 AM	#56
Spiwak is not wierd Last Online: 10-28-2008 05:34 PM Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,148	How long is the game, in hours? __________________ Spiwak! It's Kawips spelled backwards!

10-29-2007, 06:58 PM	#57
XXJ Senior Member Last Online: 11-19-2009 05:47 AM Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: JP Posts: 225	Probably　about 18 hours.(play time is not showed in DS screen, so I'm not sure...)