The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks is an action-adventure game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS, released worldwide in December 2009. It serves as a direct sequel to Phantom Hourglass and follows a new Link on a quest across the land of New Hyrule, set roughly a century after the events of its predecessor. The story kicks off when the Spirit Tracks, magical railways that hold a demon king sealed beneath the land, begin to vanish one by one. Link must team up with Princess Zelda, whose spirit separates from her body early in the game. This creates a one-of-a-kind partnership where players control both characters in different ways, setting this entry apart from every other game in the series. Players guide Link from a top-down perspective while traveling the overworld aboard a steam train, a fresh mechanic that gives the game its name. The Nintendo DS touchscreen and microphone both play an active role in combat and puzzle-solving, making the experience feel purpose-built for the hardware.
Updated: Jun 22, 2026
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256 MB · NDS ROMs
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Specifications
| Platform | NDS ROMs |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action |
| File Size | 256 MB |
| Release Year | 2009 |
| Developer | Nintendo EAD |
| Updated | Jun 22, 2026 |
Overview
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks is an action-adventure game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS, released worldwide in December 2009. It serves as a direct sequel to Phantom Hourglass and follows a new Link on a quest across the land of New Hyrule, set roughly a century after the events of its predecessor. The story kicks off when the Spirit Tracks, magical railways that hold a demon king sealed beneath the land, begin to vanish one by one. Link must team up with Princess Zelda, whose spirit separates from her body early in the game. This creates a one-of-a-kind partnership where players control both characters in different ways, setting this entry apart from every other game in the series. Players guide Link from a top-down perspective while traveling the overworld aboard a steam train, a fresh mechanic that gives the game its name. The Nintendo DS touchscreen and microphone both play an active role in combat and puzzle-solving, making the experience feel purpose-built for the hardware.
Spirit Tracks divides its world into four main regions, each tied to one of the game's main temples: the Forest Temple, Fire Temple, Snow Temple, and Sand Temple. Players collect items and weapons as they progress, including the Whirlwind, the Boomerang, and the Bow, each of which serves a role in both combat and puzzle rooms inside dungeons. The Tower of Spirits acts as a recurring central dungeon that players return to multiple times, with Zelda's ghost possessing Phantom armor to help Link climb to new floors each visit. One of the most memorable mechanics involves directing Zelda into a Phantom suit, using her to hold switches, block attacks, or carry Link across hazard-filled floors. The overworld train system adds another puzzle layer, letting players pick routes and deal with enemy trains on the tracks. A multiplayer mode called Vs. Battle supports up to four players via local wireless, with one player controlling Link and others playing as Phantoms. Spirit Tracks stands as a complete, well-crafted adventure that uses its hardware fully.