The last time Nintendo DS released an Zelda related game was Phantom Hourglass in 2007. Link is back in the new 2009 game release The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks. Spirit tracks follows our adventurous hero as he teams up with Princess Zelda for the first time ever. It’s evident The Princess Zelda is tired playing the damsel in distress and opting for some action this go around.

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks/Nintendo DS

It’s up to gamers to help the hero and heroine collect the Spirit Tracks from the treacherous Demon King. There are several ways gamers can play the Spirit Tracks. One of them being switching Link and The Phantom in different areas of the game. There’s also a cool Multiplayer Feature as well. You can swap treasure items in Tag Mode or Friends can see who can collect the most force gems in the competitive Battle Mode.

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks/Nintendo DS

Also included in the game are challenging puzzles, traveling to your desired designation by the Spirit Train and fighting off the bad guys with the Boomerang, Whirlwind and Link’s mighty sword.

Luckily for Zelda fans, The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks will be released before Christmas time. You can grab a copy when it hit stores December 7th.

Images: Nintendo DS

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