Is that just for Europe? If so I'm jelous ;:-(
The Legend of Zelda: SPIRIT TRACKS for DS!
Mai Valentine
Moderator
That's awesome. I hope they have something cool for us here in the US.
Aya-kun is mine
Fallen Dark Angel
MegaDrive20XX said:European Special Delight.
http://gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=100886
Gorgeous limited edition tin case for Zelda Spirit Tracks for DS.
i deffantly want to get this, its a game exclusive. I hope that i can get it online i had going into game.
MegaDrive20XX
Segatron Genesis... call me the wizard.
Now with more better Trailer + New details!
Nintendo's new The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks trailer (after the break) reveals a more exciting innovation than the whole train thing: You're not exactly rescuing Zelda in this game. In fact, she travels with you the whole time ... in spirit!
In one of the craziest Zelda trailers we've ever seen, some wizard shows up and turns Zelda into a ghost, and then she sort of mopes around as an apparition until some guy with wheels suggests that she go on a road trip with Link. If you were wondering how Link could gain control of the Phantoms in this upcoming DS game, it's not through a musical instrument he finds in a treasure chest (the usual Zelda route), but rather it's because Princess Zelda possesses them.
Nintendo's new The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks trailer (after the break) reveals a more exciting innovation than the whole train thing: You're not exactly rescuing Zelda in this game. In fact, she travels with you the whole time ... in spirit!
In one of the craziest Zelda trailers we've ever seen, some wizard shows up and turns Zelda into a ghost, and then she sort of mopes around as an apparition until some guy with wheels suggests that she go on a road trip with Link. If you were wondering how Link could gain control of the Phantoms in this upcoming DS game, it's not through a musical instrument he finds in a treasure chest (the usual Zelda route), but rather it's because Princess Zelda possesses them.
MegaDrive20XX
Segatron Genesis... call me the wizard.
http://kotaku.com/5408886/the-legend-of-zelda-spirit-tracks-multiplayer-preview-spreading-the-phantom
Mutliplayer mode!?! Wow!
It seems like nobody noticed (except of course the developers) that Link's newest adventure has a multiplayer mode. Too busy paying attention to trains and a ghostly Zelda along with Link for the ride, I guess.
But anyway, Spirit Tracks has multiplayer. Boy does it ever have multiplayer, and boy did we ever play it. Here's what we liked:
What Is It?
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks' multiplayer mode is akin to The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures for the GameCube – four people each control one color-coded Link and move around the same map as the other Links. The difference in Spirit Tracks is that instead of trying to help each other, you're racing each other to collect Power Gems and trying to royally screw each other up on the way.
Note: It's local-only.
What We Saw
I played two matches against a developer and two publicists at Nintendo's Redwood City office after finally getting my hands on the singleplayer mode.
How Far Along Is It?
Spirit Tracks it out December 7. I was playing on a normal-sized cartridge that may have been a final version.
What Needs Improvement?
Little Bit Laggy: When dashing around the dungeon map, things start off steady and the Power Gem drops are few and far between. As the match picks up pace, however, and players start falling into traps or getting sliced up the Phantoms, huge amounts of Gems will suddenly spill out onto the map. That plus all four players frantically running to that point to scavenge Gems caused a couple of super-laggy moments in an otherwise smooth experience.
Trap Door Confusion: There are trap doors in every map that are either random or triggered by switches. I honestly couldn't tell you which, though, because sometimes I'd press a switch and a trap door would open and sometimes the door seemed to open and shut in a kind of rhythm. It was confusing – and that much more frustrating when I fell into one because I didn't know if I should blame somebody for it.
What Should Stay The Same?
Spreading The Phantom: Numerous Phantoms – those big guys in helmets from the last Zelda DS game, Phantom Hourglass – wander the maps, prowling for Links. When one spots you, a little icon pops up above your head, indicating that it's got a bead on you. If you fail to run for your life, the Phantom will speed toward you and cut you – costing you precious Power Gems and precious seconds as you scramble to get up and recover them before the other players get there. The fun part about this mechanic is the bit where you can pass the Phantom's bead onto other players you run by – like spreading Chlamydia. It's amusing.
The Invisible Zone: One map we tried out had a patch of water in the center that rendered players invisible when they ran in. You could still see ripples where their feet landed in the water – and if you look closely, the ripples are color coded like the Links – but with all four players running around in there and Phantoms bearing down on one or more of them, it was blind panic. And freaking awesome.
Mario Kart-style Pick-ups: Occasionally, an orb with a question mark on it will fall from the sky. Players that snag this pick-up are treated to several things like a random Gem drop, invisibility or a lightning strike that you can inflict on other players. It keeps things interesting and can be the salve to the wound of a player who just went from 51 Gems to two after a string of Phantom infections.
Single Cartridge Play: I am so happy that it doesn't require four people to actually buy the game to enjoy this mode.
Final Thoughts
The multiplayer mode in Spirit Tracks certainly isn't the main attractions of the game – but it's a solid addition that deserves to be played if you can tear yourself away from trains and princesses for a little while.
Mutliplayer mode!?! Wow!
It seems like nobody noticed (except of course the developers) that Link's newest adventure has a multiplayer mode. Too busy paying attention to trains and a ghostly Zelda along with Link for the ride, I guess.
But anyway, Spirit Tracks has multiplayer. Boy does it ever have multiplayer, and boy did we ever play it. Here's what we liked:
What Is It?
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks' multiplayer mode is akin to The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures for the GameCube – four people each control one color-coded Link and move around the same map as the other Links. The difference in Spirit Tracks is that instead of trying to help each other, you're racing each other to collect Power Gems and trying to royally screw each other up on the way.
Note: It's local-only.
What We Saw
I played two matches against a developer and two publicists at Nintendo's Redwood City office after finally getting my hands on the singleplayer mode.
How Far Along Is It?
Spirit Tracks it out December 7. I was playing on a normal-sized cartridge that may have been a final version.
What Needs Improvement?
Little Bit Laggy: When dashing around the dungeon map, things start off steady and the Power Gem drops are few and far between. As the match picks up pace, however, and players start falling into traps or getting sliced up the Phantoms, huge amounts of Gems will suddenly spill out onto the map. That plus all four players frantically running to that point to scavenge Gems caused a couple of super-laggy moments in an otherwise smooth experience.
Trap Door Confusion: There are trap doors in every map that are either random or triggered by switches. I honestly couldn't tell you which, though, because sometimes I'd press a switch and a trap door would open and sometimes the door seemed to open and shut in a kind of rhythm. It was confusing – and that much more frustrating when I fell into one because I didn't know if I should blame somebody for it.
What Should Stay The Same?
Spreading The Phantom: Numerous Phantoms – those big guys in helmets from the last Zelda DS game, Phantom Hourglass – wander the maps, prowling for Links. When one spots you, a little icon pops up above your head, indicating that it's got a bead on you. If you fail to run for your life, the Phantom will speed toward you and cut you – costing you precious Power Gems and precious seconds as you scramble to get up and recover them before the other players get there. The fun part about this mechanic is the bit where you can pass the Phantom's bead onto other players you run by – like spreading Chlamydia. It's amusing.
The Invisible Zone: One map we tried out had a patch of water in the center that rendered players invisible when they ran in. You could still see ripples where their feet landed in the water – and if you look closely, the ripples are color coded like the Links – but with all four players running around in there and Phantoms bearing down on one or more of them, it was blind panic. And freaking awesome.
Mario Kart-style Pick-ups: Occasionally, an orb with a question mark on it will fall from the sky. Players that snag this pick-up are treated to several things like a random Gem drop, invisibility or a lightning strike that you can inflict on other players. It keeps things interesting and can be the salve to the wound of a player who just went from 51 Gems to two after a string of Phantom infections.
Single Cartridge Play: I am so happy that it doesn't require four people to actually buy the game to enjoy this mode.
Final Thoughts
The multiplayer mode in Spirit Tracks certainly isn't the main attractions of the game – but it's a solid addition that deserves to be played if you can tear yourself away from trains and princesses for a little while.
MegaDrive20XX
Segatron Genesis... call me the wizard.
http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3177077
New details, new preview. A Whole new Zelda
New details, new preview. A Whole new Zelda
MegaDrive20XX
Segatron Genesis... call me the wizard.
http://kotaku.com/5418530/heres-where-the-idea-for-spirit-tracks-came-from
The origin of Spirit Tracks, was from a children's book in Japan
The origin of Spirit Tracks, was from a children's book in Japan
MegaDrive20XX
Segatron Genesis... call me the wizard.
http://kotaku.com/5420647/the-legend-of-zelda-spirit-tracks-review-nice-one
and now for the reviews!
and now for the reviews!
Aya-kun is mine
Fallen Dark Angel
i got my copy yesterday the nice tin version with figures so cute ill try n take a picutre of it is i get time, i love it so far probley played about an hour of it last night
MegaDrive20XX
Segatron Genesis... call me the wizard.
Aya-kun is mine said:
Awesome! Pics please
Aya-kun is mine
Fallen Dark Angel
hey here is a picture like i said that i would and you wanted i love the little link figure so cute
Mai Valentine
Moderator
Those are so cute. I'm jealous. :lol
I have the game and it's awesome. I'm really impressed with it.
I have the game and it's awesome. I'm really impressed with it.
Mai Valentine
Moderator
Well you can stop the train anytime, technically, but you can only get off at train stations.
The train is kind of slow but it's not as bad once you get the cannon because then you can at least shoot rocks to pass the time. And there's also warp points here and there. My favorite part about the train is trying to avoid the evil trains.
The train is kind of slow but it's not as bad once you get the cannon because then you can at least shoot rocks to pass the time. And there's also warp points here and there. My favorite part about the train is trying to avoid the evil trains.
Mai Valentine
Moderator
Well no, not really. I mean, you should not try to fight the evil trains. They are faster than you and kill you in one hit. You can delay them with the cannon, though.