Phantom Hourglass Goes Online, Multiplayer Unveiled

[nmaster64]

In a very Pac-man like mode, players looking to have an interesting little online experience with Zelda: The Phantom Hourglass will get just that...



In this 2-player versus mode, one player is Link and the other controls 3 armored guards. Link is controlled via the touch screen, just like he is in the single player. The guards are controlled by drawing direction paths on a map. The goal is to collect Triforce pieces and return them to your base avoiding the guards. If a guard gets Link, players swap jobs.

Guards can always see Link, but Link can only see them if he picks up a Triforce. This slows him down though. Also, Triforce pieces come in different sizes, the bigger they are the slower Link moves but the more points he gets.

Juts like Pac-Man, there are tunnels at the top and bottom of the map that transport back and forth, which are in a safe zone where the guards can't go. Link also goes off radar in these places, although if carrying a Triforce the guards can still see that moving.



There are also some power-ups for both sides that will boost speed or health, or possibly trigger some traps on the map.

While this mode hasn't been confirmed for online, the creator has confirmed you will be able to battle online with Phantom Hourglass, so it's likely this is the result of his meaning...

[bignds]

Harmless little addition, even if it does look a little underwhelming.

[Wraith]

It looks alright but I wouldve rather wanted a 4 swords Duplicate!

[Lkr]

yeah, but Nintendo doesn't want us to have any fun :P

[yez]

yah but i mean it looks kinda fun but they could have added much more!

[DSDude]

Actually looks damn fun. When does the game itself release?

[Miguel]

looks good too me, i like the wind waker link any way but still i hope theres now gandorf because im sick of beating him in ever game they need a new boss in my opion.

[Yoshi]

Thats going to be a little odd....

[Wraith]

Originally Posted by Miguel

looks good too me, i like the wind waker link any way but still i hope theres now gandorf because im sick of beating him in ever game they need a new boss in my opion.

First of all: Its Ganondorf
and second: You can't remove ganondorf so easily from a Zelda title and make it good, we first have to look at the fact that its a 2nd edtioin to WindWaker, So u might Fight Vanni (Minish Cap)

[nmaster64]

It depends on where in the timeline the game fits...'cause...

*Twilight Princess Spoilers*
Ganondorf actually dies at the end of TP (not banished or turned to stone or whatever). So I don't know if he can come back in that timeline...