Nintendo DS · Action-Adventure / Action
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2007 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Action |
| Developer | Nintendo EAD |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | The Legend of Zelda |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 29 |
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass is an action-adventure game released in 2007 for the Nintendo DS, developed by Nintendo EAD and published by Nintendo. It blends action-adventure and action elements.
It landed about 3 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2007 include The World Ends with You, Hotel Dusk: Room 215 and Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin. Among the 153 DS action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the The Legend of Zelda series; on the DS you can also try The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland and Ripened Tingle's Balloon Trip of Love. The series also appears on other systems with The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES) and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Game Boy). Nintendo EAD also made Mario Kart DS, New Super Mario Bros. and Animal Crossing: Wild World for the DS.
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the DS's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
What playing The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass cheats & codes
50 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Infinite Rupees | 121BA4FE
0000270F |
|---|---|
| Can Use Sword Even if You Don't Have One | 221BA678
00000001 |
| Have Sword, Shield, Bow and Bomb Bag | 221BA604
000000B3
221BA678
00000001 |
| Hourglass Timer Don't Decrease | 921B2E54
00000025
221E2A14
00000000
D2000000
00000000 |
| Get Hearts From Anywhere | 5213A4EC
E59F0278
0213A4E8
E1A00000
D2000000
00000000 |
| Get Rupees From Anywhere | 5213B210
E3500000
0213B214
E1A00000
D2000000
00000000 |
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass walkthroughs & guides
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The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass FAQ
When did The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass come out on the DS?
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass was released for the Nintendo DS in 2007.
Who made The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass?
It was developed by Nintendo EAD and published by Nintendo.
Is The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass multiplayer?
Yes. The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass supports up to 2 players.
How long does The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass take to play?
As an action-adventure game, The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.