Zelda rides along with Link on his train (which is customizable), giving him hints and storyline details. Her spirit can also be used to control suits of armor known as Phantoms. These Phantoms can be used in battle, and they can also be employed to solve puzzles and reveal secrets. The game also promises to take a closer look at the character of Zelda herself, bringing her story to the forefront for the first time.
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks is scheduled for release on December 7.
Link and Zelda Join Forces in The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
Newest Entry in Renowned Video Game Series Features Historic Team-Up for Timeless Duo
REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- It was among the most heinous incidents in video game history: In 1986, Princess Zelda was kidnapped from the land of Hyrule, setting off an intrepid rescue adventure for young hero Link. Unfortunately for Zelda, this offense has been repeated more than a dozen times since, leaving her largely out of sight while Link traversed dark dungeons and confronted monstrous enemies alone in order to save her. This time, in the new Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi adventure The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, that all changes.
For the first time in the 23-year history of The Legend of Zelda series, Princess Zelda is leaving the villainous clutches of the underworld behind and joining the adventure with Link. In The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, the spirit of Zelda accompanies Link on his quest to save Hyrule. Directly impacting game play like never before, Zeldas spirit can take control of hulking suits of armor known as Phantoms, allowing the player to direct both Link and these new allies as they battle enemies, solve puzzles and uncover secrets. Zelda also rides alongside Link on his customizable train, offering wisdom that will help players find new areas, storylines and items. The team of Link and Zelda presents countless new storyline details for fans to enjoy, including a closer look at Princess Zelda herself, one of the most iconic video game characters of all-time.
More than two decades into its rich history, The Legend of Zelda has introduced another historic first for players as Link and Zelda unite to save Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of Americas executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. Combining these unprecedented new story and game-play elements with the series innovative touch-screen interface on Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi, the game is sure to surprise and delight new and longtime fans.
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks launches in North America on Dec. 7. For more information, visit www.Zelda.com/SpiritTracks.
Does the Internet not know the concept of a goddamn spoiler alert?
I miss 1996.
I know, I know ... it's not your fault. I read this 4 fucking times before seeing it here. FOUR.
I couldn't not know this information if my life depended on it.
I miss 1996.
And on the flip side, this is the first news I have heard that has made me consider picking up the title...
Princess Zelda herself (i.e. not an alter ego, such as Shiek or Tetra) will be a playable character in the upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks for Nintendo DS.
Zelda rides along with Link on his train (apparently a customizable vehicle, another first for the series), giving him hints and storyline details. Her spirit can also be used to control suits of armor known as Phantoms.So do you actually play as The Princess Zelda herself, or do you control her spirit which actually let you play as a Phantom?
Does the Internet not know the concept of a goddamn spoiler alert?
It's only local, isn't it? Not Nintendo WFC?
So once again, in order for Zelda to actually be useful to the main character she has to become something masculine, be it Shiek or to implant her soul in a statue.I saw it coming before I even clicked on the headline.
I don't get why they fixate on these secondary formulas.. yes it was awesome and totally different controlling two people in that mask quest of MM... but why does it have to be a part of every single subsequent game?
