Apprentice engineer, Link, is ready to travel to Hyrule Castle and receive his engineer's license - and meet Princess Zelda herself! However, during the ceremony, Zelda slips Link a note warning him not to trust the Chancellor, and to help her reach the Spirit Tower. The land's Spirit Tracks (mystical railway tracks that cover the land) have been disappearing, and she suspects that the Chancellor is the cause. While heading to the Tower, the Chancellor intercepts them, and proves Zelda's suspicions right - he casts a magic spell on her, splitting her body from her soul! Link and Zelda must work together to return Zelda to normal and save Hyrule once again.

In The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, the player takes on the role of Link. As with the previous game, Phantom Hourglass, players guide Link entirely with the stylus - using it to move him, target foes, and guide special weapons. The player is also encouraged to draw notes on the in-game maps - and in certain puzzles, it is crucial to do so. Link receives new tools in the game as he progresses, including a windmill, which is used to blow away debris, poison gas, and enemies, and the pan flute, which is used to activate special tunes that unlock new areas, discover secrets, and more. In certain dungeons, players will control both Link and Zelda, as they work together. In her spirit form, Zelda is able to possess hulking Phantom suits of armour, which can be used to block flames, protect Link, and carry him across dangerous areas.

As suggested by the title, the key method of transportation involves a train. Players draw their route to the next area on the map, and then let the train run its course. While the train is moving, they'll need to watch out for other trains, obstacles and animals on the tracks, and enemies. They'll also need to keep an eye on the best track route, which they can change as they near a junction.

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Alternate Titles

"ゼルダの伝説　大地の汽笛" -- Japanese spelling
"Zelda no Densetsu: Taiyou no Kiteki" -- Japanese title

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	The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks	Nintendo DS	$11.16
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On par with Phantom Hourglass

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The Press Says

Nintendojo	Feb 11, 2010	9.5 out of 10	95
Fragland.net	Jan 11, 2010	91 out of 100	91
Gaming Age	Dec 16, 2009	A-	91
1UP	Dec 04, 2009	A-	91
Gemakei (formerly Zentendo)	Dec 21, 2009	9 out of 10	90
Nintendo Life	Dec 08, 2009		90
GamersGlobal	Dec 20, 2009	9 out of 10	90
WiiDSFrance	Dec 11, 2009	9 out of 10	90
DS-x2	Dec, 2009	8.7 out of 10	87
JeuxActu	Dec 11, 2009	17 out of 20	85

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The rocket statues that teach Link new songs for his pan flute bear a striking resemblance to the rockets that you would sometimes find when pulling up a vegetable in Super Mario Bros. 2. After the song is taught, they even blast off in a similar manner!