The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks is set a century after The Wind Waker and its sequel Phantom Hourglass, the storyline follows the current incarnations of Link and Princess Zelda as they explore the land of New Hyrule to prevent the awakening of the Demon King Malladus. Players navigate New Hyrule, completing quests that advance the story and solving environmental and dungeon-based puzzles. Navigation between towns and dungeons is done using a train, which features its own set of mechanics and puzzles.