Set over a century later than "The Legend of Zelda: the Phantom Hourglass," "Spirit Tracks" continues the Wind Waker storyline. This title is part of the iconic video game series created by Shigeru Miyamoto. "The Legend of Zelda" story line has become a franchise rooted in innovative game play and storytelling that are known for engaging the player. "The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks" for the Nintendo DS has its roots in its predecessor, "The Phantom Hourglass." However, this game also stands on its own as an outstanding title. Like other games on the DS console, Nintendo requires that players use the touch screen to control game play, attack enemies, and solve puzzles. Navigate Link and Zelda on an adventure to unlock the mysterious Spirit Tower and restore peace and order to the Hyrule Kingdom. In this game, your primary mode of transportation is the spirit train. You have to draw tracks using the stylus as your characters’ means of navigation from one dungeon to another. Watch out, though, nasty spirits and enemies are waiting to board your train. While in previous Legend of Zelda series titles, you are on a quest to rescue Princess Zelda, in this one, Zelda dies early on in the phantom train. The spirit of Zelda appears to you and is able to grant you spirit armor that can assist you as you work through the game. As a game, "The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks" was widely received with enthusiasm and garners high ratings from players. This makes it a very critically acclaimed "Legend of Zelda" games released by Nintendo, placing it in the ranks of classics like "Ocarina of Time." Being able to traverse through the spirit tracks is one of the most unique mechanisms of created by Nintendo. Moving your stylus across the bottom of the screen lays down tracks. Your characters can then ride those tracks to other locations or to intersect with others. Nintendo does a fantastic job of keeping the action of riding the rails from location to location exciting and interesting. In addition to random encounters, you can blow the train’s horn to move livestock from the tracks or blast away debris with your cannon. It would not be one of the Legend games without fierce battles and fleshed-out characters. Along the way, phantom trains will board the tracks and attempt to destroy your own train. Join Link as he searches to solve the mystery of the spirit tower and release the princess from its vicious spell. "Spirit Tracks" was one of the last games released for the Nintendo DSI, but is not one to be overlooked. Its unique controls and imaginative story will have you replaying this game time and time again. Don't delay, take control of the phantom trains and rescue the kingdom of New Hyrule before it is too late. This game is compatible with both the Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSI consoles. It can also be downloaded onto the 3DS as a digital download only.