I have to say, that this is one of my favorite DS games of all time! Being a hardcore gamer, I easily beat many games in a few days. However, Zelda was a challenge that I was eager to take on! The controls are easy, since it's mainly touch screen, and also incorporates the mic. I didn't think the violence was too scary, but some younger players might find the "Demon Train" or the main antagonist "Malladus" a bit frightening. When enemies are defeated, nothing is shown except a poof. However, there are snow wolves particularly in the Snow Realm that, when defeated, give a shrill yelp that made me a little uneasy. This is an easy problem to fix if you think it would bother you or your child, just turn off the volume! The characters are cute and loyal, plus the plot is set up so once you defeat the main boss, there is still more to the game! Overall Awesome!!!!!!!!!!