The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass is an action-adventure game developed by Nintendo for the DS, serving as a direct sequel to The Wind Waker. Retaining the cel-shaded art style, it features a top-down perspective. Gameplay emphasizes sailing between islands and exploring dungeons, utilizing the touch screen for movement and combat. It received widespread acclaim for its innovative mechanics and engaging design.
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.