Basic entry · NDS

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks

Also known as Zelda no Densetsu: Daichi no Kiteki

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks is a 2009 NDS, Wii U game by Nintendo EAD.

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About the game

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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Facts

Platforms
NDS, Wii U
First released
2009-12-07
Developers
Nintendo EAD
Publishers
Nintendo Co., Ltd.
Genres
Action, Diagonal-down, Fixed / flip-screen, Metroidvania, Puzzle elements, Point and select, Train, Fantasy
Ratings
MobyGames score 8.3 (38 votes) · MobyGames

Covers and screenshots

Box, manual and cartridge scans

  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Front Cover (NDS · Ireland, United Kingdom)
    Front Cover (NDS · Ireland, United Kingdom)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Front Cover (NDS · Germany)
    Front Cover (NDS · Germany)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Front Cover (NDS · Belgium, The Netherlands)
    Front Cover (NDS · Belgium, The Netherlands)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Front Cover (NDS · Italy)
    Front Cover (NDS · Italy)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Front Cover (NDS · Australia, New Zealand)
    Front Cover (NDS · Australia, New Zealand)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Front Cover (NDS · Portugal, Spain)
    Front Cover (NDS · Portugal, Spain)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Front Cover (NDS · Japan)
    Front Cover (NDS · Japan)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Back Cover (NDS · Ireland, United Kingdom)
    Back Cover (NDS · Ireland, United Kingdom)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Back Cover (NDS · Germany)
    Back Cover (NDS · Germany)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Back Cover (NDS · Belgium, The Netherlands)
    Back Cover (NDS · Belgium, The Netherlands)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Back Cover (NDS · Italy)
    Back Cover (NDS · Italy)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Back Cover (NDS · Australia, New Zealand)
    Back Cover (NDS · Australia, New Zealand)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Back Cover (NDS · Portugal, Spain)
    Back Cover (NDS · Portugal, Spain)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Back Cover (NDS · Japan)
    Back Cover (NDS · Japan)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Media (NDS · Ireland, United Kingdom)
    Media (NDS · Ireland, United Kingdom)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Media (NDS · Germany)
    Media (NDS · Germany)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Media (NDS · Belgium, The Netherlands)
    Media (NDS · Belgium, The Netherlands)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Media (NDS · Italy)
    Media (NDS · Italy)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Media (NDS · Australia, New Zealand)
    Media (NDS · Australia, New Zealand)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Media (NDS · Portugal, Spain)
    Media (NDS · Portugal, Spain)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Media (NDS · Japan)
    Media (NDS · Japan)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Spine/Sides (NDS · Ireland, United Kingdom)
    Spine/Sides (NDS · Ireland, United Kingdom)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Manual (NDS · Ireland, United Kingdom)
    Manual (NDS · Ireland, United Kingdom)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Manual (NDS · Ireland, United Kingdom)
    Manual (NDS · Ireland, United Kingdom)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Advertisement (NDS · Ireland, United Kingdom)
    Advertisement (NDS · Ireland, United Kingdom)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Advertisement (NDS · Ireland, United Kingdom)
    Advertisement (NDS · Ireland, United Kingdom)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Inside Cover (NDS · Germany)
    Inside Cover (NDS · Germany)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Inside Cover (NDS · Germany)
    Inside Cover (NDS · Germany)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Inside Cover (NDS · Belgium, The Netherlands)
    Inside Cover (NDS · Belgium, The Netherlands)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Inside Cover (NDS · Belgium, The Netherlands)
    Inside Cover (NDS · Belgium, The Netherlands)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Spine/Sides (NDS · Belgium, The Netherlands)
    Spine/Sides (NDS · Belgium, The Netherlands)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Manual (NDS · Belgium, The Netherlands)
    Manual (NDS · Belgium, The Netherlands)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Manual (NDS · Belgium, The Netherlands)
    Manual (NDS · Belgium, The Netherlands)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Spine/Sides (NDS · Italy)
    Spine/Sides (NDS · Italy)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Manual (NDS · Italy)
    Manual (NDS · Italy)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Manual (NDS · Italy)
    Manual (NDS · Italy)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Spine/Sides (NDS · Japan)
    Spine/Sides (NDS · Japan)

Screenshots

  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Very nice 3D opening. (NDS)
    Very nice 3D opening. (NDS)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Title Screen. (NDS)
    Title Screen. (NDS)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Starting a new file. (NDS)
    Starting a new file. (NDS)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Story. (NDS)
    Story. (NDS)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: So Link is a train engineer now.. (NDS)
    So Link is a train engineer now.. (NDS)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: As usual you start off throwing around rocks collecting rupees. (NDS)
    As usual you start off throwing around rocks collecting rupees. (NDS)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: I don't know..is that legal? (NDS)
    I don't know..is that legal? (NDS)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: All aboard! (NDS)
    All aboard! (NDS)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Taking the train to the castle. (NDS)
    Taking the train to the castle. (NDS)

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Releases

PlatformReleasedRegionsPublishers
NDS2009-12-07Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Ireland, Japan, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, The Netherlands, TurkeyNintendo Co., Ltd.
Wii U2015-11-13——

Barcodes

  • 0045496469481
  • 0045496740504
  • 0045496740511
  • 4902370518108

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