Phantom Hourglass

[Bigspfan]

Man oh man, words cannot describe this game. I just wanted to say, this is a GREAT game period. Graphics aren't stunning like a next gen consoles; however, it is above standards for the DS. Music is nice, but can be repetitive at times. Game-play, as far as i'm concerned this game has interesting use for the stylus; this game is beyond fun and will entertain you for as much as you want to get out of it. I know I'm not an official source, but as a player and connoisseur of video-games I can say that this game is definitely worth buying. The only reason I posted my review on it is because I partially think that it would cut a little slack to the game reviewers at our beloved Node.
Game-play: 9.5 ( would have been perfect except it was kinda annoying using the hourglass)
Graphics:9.0 (great for the DS)
Sound: 10(they really mixed it up)
Replay Value: 8 (its a zelda game, depends on your attention span)
Overall: DEFINITE buy for any self respecting DS owner with a final score of 9.35

[cowfish13]

There is a review section you know. Besides, if you want to help node, play a crappy game that for some reason needs reviewing, instead of a really good one.

[Bigspfan]

I was simply throwing in my opinion, wasn't sure if we had a review section in the forums. And, I was focusing on this game is only because its a DS game and I noticed most handhelds haven't been reviewed. I'll keep your advice in mind.

[7ty714]

I got a DS a few days ago. I'm loving it, but the only DS game I have for it right now is SM64 :( I will buy this soon, together with the other must-buy DS titles like Mario Kart and NSMB :)

[cowfish13]

I played Phantom Hourglass on my friends DS and it works really well, though even though its a little more casual, it does have that 10 minute learning curve especially in battle moving my character around.

Meteos is really great, I remember playing it so long on vacation that I would see meteos patterns in the real world and that I just wanted to move it up and down with my mind (tetris has the same long term mind bending effect).

[jambo]

If you expand your review a bit more I can chuck this thread into the Review section =]

[Bigspfan]

If you expand your review a bit more I can chuck this thread into the Review section =]

Really, you would do that for me jambo? If I weren't completely straight in every way and was a woman, I would totally have your children. Speaking in a completely heterosexual standing that is.

I guess I can edit the review and add a little about its storyline, seeing as how when I wrote it I was only half way through the game.But I'll take you up on that offer good sir.

[BahamutBBob]

Pfft, I'll move it without you fleshing it out! :P

Do you think this game is worth getting a DS? I've been considering it for a while, but barely play my PSP as it is, I'm more into staring at a TV or monitor than staring at a small screen.

[Bigspfan]

Do you think this game is worth getting a DS?

Thanks BBB, And to your current question. I cannot tell you enough how much I hate it when people ask others if its WORTH IT to buy a console. I don't hate those who say it I just hate the fact that someone thought up that question. I can give you an answer though. If you are asking if the DS is worth it overall, I can happily answer that if you ARE to buy a handheld, get a DS. From personal experience on owning both, I can say that not many PSP games have got me as much fun as some of the better DS games. If you are really interested in trying handheld gaming, go for a DS. Sony can keep their graphics to normal consoles, I believe that the PSP was a failed marketing ploy and should never have been pursued, even though I am waiting on the EDGE for the new Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops PLUS to come out in America. But for anyone who is willing and open up to a different experience try out a DS, they fit in your pocket without breaking unlike the PSP. AND you have fun interesting games to try out for it also unlike the PSP.

P.S, I am not saying the PSP is a worthless piece of crap, but I am saying it was a bad move on Sony's part not to imbue adding better games to the lineup for the PSP besides the Metal Gear Solid games.