Underplayed Gems

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (2009)

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks cover
Developer
Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3
Publisher
Nintendo
Platforms
Wii U, Nintendo DS
Genres
Puzzle, Adventure
Rating
3.8 of 5, 187 player ratings
Main story
about 19 hours
Where to get it
Nintendo eShop

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Link rides trains and solves dungeon puzzles alongside Zelda in this charming handheld entry of the beloved adventure series.

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About

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks is the second Zelda game for the Nintendo DS. The art direction is still cel-shading, but the game have notable changes from Phantom Hourglass with more puzzles and a new mode of transportation by train. You have to draw your route to the next area on the map and then let the train run its course. While the train is moving, caution will be needed to avoid obstacles, animals and enemies on the tracks. In certain dungeons, both Link and Zelda will be playable as they will need to work together to solve puzzles.

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