Why is Spirit Tracks so hated?

[pokedude729]

It's one of the best zelda games imo. It had very funny dialogue, a fun travel system, they fixed the central dungeon, where you only have to repeat parts if you want extra goodies. Why is it so hated? Is it just because of Phantim Hourglass?

 

[spCrossing]

I'm not really of fan of the game (Hell, my brother completely hates this game), but for what it is, it's decent I suppose.

The only issue with the game for me was the microphone, really its so inaccurate (well for me anyway) to the point I can't get pass this one section for the longest time which made me drop the game.

I may go back to it someday, but for now, it's just an overall decent game.

 

[tumut]

It was alright. I didn't mind it. People were bothered by the train concept with it being a fantasy game. And yea the mic was terrible too.

 

[toxapex]

I loved the game. It was creative and had good-yet-challenging puzzles and a lot to do after beating it. The only problem I had was that the mic would automatically trigger when I was in a car, so I couldn't do any flute sections and I had to line up the whirlwind really well before using it.

 

[JasonBurrows]

I like the Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, but the flute playing sections were awkward...

 

[Alienfish]

Have you even played it?

 

[JasonBurrows]

Have you even played it?

Of course, I bought this version on the day of release.

The final boss of the game is

Spoiler

Malladus

 

[Psydye]

I really wouldn't know! I personally enjoyed it!

 

[Alienfish]

Just curious why you liked it so much then. I don't know, DS was a huge letdown as a console for me, with most of its game, let alone Pokemon and Mario Kart.

And I thought they abused the controls/mic/whatever in both games. And I hated PH so much when you had to draw symbols on a door because the touch screen sucked d***s

 

[pokedude729]

Just curious why you liked it so much then.

The temples were enjoyable, Zelda was one of the best Companions so far, the dialogue was pretty funny, but serious at times, The train was a fun way to travel, You didn't have to go back into previous areas of the tower of spirits unless you wanted extra treasures,

I will agree that the mic cpuld have been implemented better.

 

[toxapex]

Of course, I bought this version on the day of release.

The final boss of the game is

Spoiler

Malladus

wtf they didn't have that in the US and the European boxart is so much better

I want that

 

[Earth Wolf-Howl]

A lot of the hate I've seen comes from the train mechanics- which I honestly think is kind of stupid, as the train mechanics are one of the most invigorating segments of the game, especially due to how much of an improvement it was over PH's substandard steamboat mechanics.

Really, though, the game needs more love- especially as the music makes for a good selling point on its own.

 

[JasonBurrows]

I REALLY like this theme tune from the game.

 

[Earth Wolf-Howl]

Who doesn't love that? Made the experience of travelling by train worth it.

Personally, I'm more of a stickler for this theme. Really gets me in the mood to explore the station I'm at if this is playing:

 

[Pheenic]

The train is boring and gets really annoying at times, the enemy trains are unbeatable, Zelda got annoying real quick, the sea, volcano area, and the tower in general was a pain. the only thing thats really good about the game is the music.

 

[Alienfish]

The train is boring and gets really annoying at times, the enemy trains are unbeatable, Zelda got annoying real quick, the sea, volcano area, and the tower in general was a pain. the only thing thats really good about the game is the music.

This and the fact that you had to draw in PH and use the mic in ST ugh

 

[Pheenic]

This and the fact that you had to draw in PH and use the mic in ST ugh

I forgot about the pan flute, but yeah its bad.

 

[Lancelot]

I personally love the game. It was my first ever Zelda game.

 

[Earth Wolf-Howl]

I personally love the game. It was my first ever Zelda game.

I think Spirit Tracks was the last I played, but to me, it's one of my top 5 entries in the series.

 

[Pokemanz]

No idea. I put it down for some unknown reason then lost it, but when I found it again I couldn't wait to play. Was playing last summer in fact. Phantom Hourglass was my first Zelda game so I loved the style and it brought back tons of nostalgia.
Never had a mic problem, mainly because my DSi XL was still fairly new.

Just curious why you liked it so much then. I don't know, DS was a huge letdown as a console for me, with most of its game, let alone Pokemon and Mario Kart.

Really? The DS was a god console, it had some of the best games for its time and was a huge part of my later childhood.
With games like Mystery Dungeon, Diamond/Pearl/Platinum, Mario Kart, Animal Crossing... there was so much going on!
Hell, I'm playing a DS emulator now in fact!