The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D

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  1. tdunster
    May 31, 2012
    7
    It's big, open, colourful, and there is plenty to do. Unfortunately, it is also for the most part mind numingly boring. The level design leaves a lot to be desired because you often find yourself wondering around most of the time completing various tasks which may or may not help you to get to the next phase of the game.
    Don't get me wrong, I'm all for open level design that gives the    It's big, open, colourful, and there is plenty to do. Unfortunately, it is also for the most part mind numingly boring. The level design leaves a lot to be desired because you often find yourself wondering around most of the time completing various tasks which may or may not help you to get to the next phase of the game.
    Don't get me wrong, I'm all for open level design that gives the gamer choices. But in this game everything is a gamble and there appears to be little if any logic behind it.

    At times you think it's just wonderful and I can see why many people like it. But then again, Justin Beiber sells a lot of albums.

    Worth a look but nowhere near as good as many would have you believe.    … Expand
  2. DudeFromIceland
    Apr 2, 2016
    5
    Having heard for years that this is the best game of all time I was thrilled when it came on the 3DS.

    However this game turned out be a major disappointment for me. The story isn't that interesting to me, it doesn't capture you at all, the combat is stale and feels like you are constantly waiting for the enemy to strike and then you can make your move to defeat it. Also the camera can    Having heard for years that this is the best game of all time I was thrilled when it came on the 3DS.

    However this game turned out be a major disappointment for me. The story isn't that interesting to me, it doesn't capture you at all, the combat is stale and feels like you are constantly waiting for the enemy to strike and then you can make your move to defeat it. Also the camera can sometimes be just an absolute nightmare.

    I enjoyed the temples to a certain extent, they were fun to solve but some could get frustrating with backtracking. But they always manage to make you feel satisfied while you're making progress

    The game was fun in parts but overall frustrating and just not that interesting.    … Expand
  3. ProfLoomynarty
    Jun 8, 2015
    6
    Pros:
    +Graphics are nice.
    +Soundtrack and sound in general is amazing.
    +Motion controls!
    +3D is good.

    Cons:
    -Clunky controls.
    -Boring as hell.
    -Dull combat.

    Ocarina of Time is really not bad, don't get me wrong, but only if you really like Zelda, which i do not. I find other Zelda games much, much better. Instead of buying this, get ALBW.
  4. MetalShadowX
    Nov 26, 2013
    7
    This game's okay as Zelda games go. I wasn't hit by the hype train like everyone else and played this when it came out, so I'm not as biased, but I can't be the only one who thinks this game's not all it's cracked up to be. Yes, it's enjoyable and innovative for its time, but compared to later games and even earlier ones, it doesn't provide much that the other games already don't.

    It    This game's okay as Zelda games go. I wasn't hit by the hype train like everyone else and played this when it came out, so I'm not as biased, but I can't be the only one who thinks this game's not all it's cracked up to be. Yes, it's enjoyable and innovative for its time, but compared to later games and even earlier ones, it doesn't provide much that the other games already don't.

    It might just be me complaining about it being repeatedly called "teh best zelda game evurr", but I really don't get the deal. It's just a good game and it's a good Zelda game. Nothing more, nothing less.    … Expand
  5. Lokathor
    Dec 8, 2013
    6
    Ocarina of Time is a solid game, and this this is a good remake of it. Higher resolution everything, nice controls, master quest included. A person could hardly ask for more. The 3D stuff even looks pretty good most of the time, if you care about that. I think my favorite part of the remake is that first-person aiming has (optional) motion controls, which makes things way cool.

    If    Ocarina of Time is a solid game, and this this is a good remake of it. Higher resolution everything, nice controls, master quest included. A person could hardly ask for more. The 3D stuff even looks pretty good most of the time, if you care about that. I think my favorite part of the remake is that first-person aiming has (optional) motion controls, which makes things way cool.

    If you've got a 3DS, you should pick up this game.    … Expand
  6. Jacer200
    Sep 2, 2013
    6
    I loved the game when it came out on the Game Cube. But even with it being remade perfectly for the 3DS I just couldn't get into this type of game on such a small screen.
  7. PhilliamFish
    Sep 27, 2015
    6
    Dungeon design is weak, usually you just entire a room, solve a lame puzzle and move on. Only a few dungeons actually seem unique. Back to the puzzles, they usually consist of "shoot this" or "throw that" at some obvious object. The world feels empty, like something is missing. All the characters are just living encyclopedias (excluding Zelda and Sheik). The entire world just isn't fun toDungeon design is weak, usually you just entire a room, solve a lame puzzle and move on. Only a few dungeons actually seem unique. Back to the puzzles, they usually consist of "shoot this" or "throw that" at some obvious object. The world feels empty, like something is missing. All the characters are just living encyclopedias (excluding Zelda and Sheik). The entire world just isn't fun to explore and it takes a while to finally get a horse. The combat is fun and complex but usually just slashing away with your sword gets the job done. At least the bosses are fun to fight and never feel the same.… Expand
  8. Swagnum
    Sep 4, 2011
    7
    The game was very fun to play, though the 3d was not quite as good as expected, with any other title i would have given it a 10, but the moment you call something 'zelda', the standards of a hardcore zelda fan like myself go up about 3x higher. great game on its own but not comparable in greatness to the original ocarina of time, i give it a 7 for not keeping up with the original,The game was very fun to play, though the 3d was not quite as good as expected, with any other title i would have given it a 10, but the moment you call something 'zelda', the standards of a hardcore zelda fan like myself go up about 3x higher. great game on its own but not comparable in greatness to the original ocarina of time, i give it a 7 for not keeping up with the original, otherwise it would be 10… Expand
  9. Krimshire
    Jan 10, 2012
    5
    OoT is an amazing game. It still is. However, having played it so many times on the N64 I can't even remember, I have a few tiffs with this version. The 3D is cool and everything, but it hurt my eyes. Also, they changed the dialogue. This being the case, the effect wasn't the same. They sped up the type speed, but also the rest of the game. I assume it's for the short attention spans ofOoT is an amazing game. It still is. However, having played it so many times on the N64 I can't even remember, I have a few tiffs with this version. The 3D is cool and everything, but it hurt my eyes. Also, they changed the dialogue. This being the case, the effect wasn't the same. They sped up the type speed, but also the rest of the game. I assume it's for the short attention spans of the newer gamers. It ruins the feel of the game though and sometimes the cut scenes are too short to even read what's being said. It takes a short time to get up to Gannondorf (there used to be a long winding staircase which took all about forever to climb) and the organ music also stays the same volume as you get closer to him (which was one of the coolest parts of the game in my opinion). They fixed the timing on the switch you push to get the hammer, which was nice but far too easy. I went in expecting there to be a few things that I still couldn't get right on the first try and I was wrong. Anyways, I would recommend the N64 or game-cube version of the game before playing this one. Yes it's pretty, but I think it should have been more difficult.… Expand
  10. Vlado
    Jul 21, 2011
    6
    I had reached Jabu Jabu's Belly like 2 years ago and it was so awful I quit there and decided to invest my time in something more fun. I recently got it on 3DS and did beat it (what with there barely being any games out on the system yet). The game got better once Link grew up, but there were numerous frustrations along the way that clearly showed that this game is nowhere near "best gameI had reached Jabu Jabu's Belly like 2 years ago and it was so awful I quit there and decided to invest my time in something more fun. I recently got it on 3DS and did beat it (what with there barely being any games out on the system yet). The game got better once Link grew up, but there were numerous frustrations along the way that clearly showed that this game is nowhere near "best game ever" material. I can't list all flaws, let's just mention lack of jump button, Navi's worthless "hints", the Dark Link battle which, instead of being super epic, was a button mash fest, the game's hard-on for gimmick battles, even in the LAST boss fight. Story was expectedly a total joke. Music was alright, so were visuals. It wasn't all bad. I liked the level design, puzzles and weapon diversity. But let's be honest here: it's a good game, but nowhere even remotely close to the best games in history.… Expand
  11. Salah
    Oct 10, 2011
    5
    This game sucked i wasted my money for this game im not sure why people are getting so hyped up about it the graphics suck Nintendo don't even try anymore i was like half way through and i traded the game in at eb games for resident evil which was awesome
  12. Galacta1310
    May 27, 2014
    5
    I don't understand why people are saying this is the best Zelda game, I'm not saying its a terrible game but it gets way too much glory than it deserves.
  13. john1982
    Dec 13, 2014
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An amazing game in 1999, but even with it's visual upgrades it's starting to show its age. It did feel nice to use the touchscreen for swapping items, especially with the iron boots.… Expand
  14. TobiasKen
    Nov 4, 2015
    7
    Ocarina of Time is a great game. And now that it has been taken over to the 3DS, it is even better! Does this game live up to it's unforgiving hype? Let's find out.

    A:Music/Sounds The Legend of Zelda series has always been well known for their music, but this game's music never really... stood out to me. There was only one soundtrack that really caught my attention (Gerudo Valley)    Ocarina of Time is a great game. And now that it has been taken over to the 3DS, it is even better! Does this game live up to it's unforgiving hype? Let's find out.

    A:Music/Sounds

    The Legend of Zelda series has always been well known for their music, but this game's music never really... stood out to me. There was only one soundtrack that really caught my attention (Gerudo Valley) but all the other music could probably be replaced with music from different games and I wouldn't be able to tell. This is based on taste, but that is just my experience. The sounds are good as well, but again, not the best in the franchise.

    6/10

    B: Graphics

    Oh my god, you have no idea how great the graphics in this game is. The amount of detail that has been put into EVERYTHING is outstanding (The floor in the Temple of Time is reflective!) Did you even realise the huge graphical difference between the N64 and 3DS versions? It is HUGE! I had no idea that graphics could get that good? Have you seen how small the 3DS is? How could such amazing graphics fit on the tiny thing? The world shall never know, I guess...

    10/10 WITH my Thumbs Up of Approval

    C: Gameplay

    This game's gameplay never really stood out to me. I know that this game was what really defined all of the future LoZ games to come, but all the other ones improved on it. This one... it sort of stayed with the same old same old N64 gameplay mechanics.

    4/10 (Could have been improved since the N64 version)

    D: Story

    Last but not least, the story. Not much to tell, really. Ganondorf is evil, Link stops him. This is probably just a 3D variation of the original LoZ, but they really could have improved it a bit. Maybe I'm missing something here that I forgot, but this is just me.

    3/10 (Same old story)

    Overall, the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D is a great game and is really worth getting. An amazing game for the 3DS, but that's about it. If you put it on the consoles, no one would really care. (I mean, they would, but it wouldn't have seemed as outstanding as it being on the 3DS) So overall, I give the Ocarina of Time 3D a...

    7/10 (Worth getting for the 3DS, not worth getting the 3DS for)    … Expand
  15. OldSchoolReview
    Aug 31, 2016
    6
    The game feels really old when you play, I mean, The camera view is terrible, The combat mode is almost rudimentary and requires and improvement, an update, because this game is just an adaptation from N64 to 3DS
  16. b00lpr0p
    Dec 11, 2018
    7
    Overrated game. It has a lot of good features, but confuse controls (grab, up, attack - what? - no jump) and terrible camera make it not worth a 10.
  17. darkzaga
    Mar 31, 2017
    7
    después del Oot de 64 este se me hizo exageradamente sencillo... me dio la impresión de que le redijeron la dificultad... el hecho de que muestre imágenes de lo próximo a hacer le quita al juego su personalidad orinal de la que nos enamoramos todos en la n64. igualmente reconozco la mejora grafica pero no es algo que sume demasiado al fin y al cabo. Dzaga
  18. Pinkpansylove
    Aug 30, 2018
    6
    Having never played the N64 original, I just found the game OK overall and did not understand the acclaim behind the game playing it fresh in 2015. I was constantly wishing i was playing this game as a remaster on a console rather than a handheld.
  19. NickSlyCooper
    Mar 8, 2018
    7
    I don't have an N64 and this was not as memorable for me. Still playing through though it entertaining. However, the thing that is the best if the music. I would recommend this but not to just a normal joe, I'd recommend to this a Zelda fan who has somehow not played Ocarina of Time at all.
  20. wescrigg48
    Sep 12, 2019
    6
    other than the piss poor controls that do whatever the **** they want its good, not great like botw just good
  21. TimNotSam
    Mar 2, 2019
    7
    I dont think this game is as good as everyone says it is. I never played the game as a kid and only approached it when I was 22- meaning I am not approaching this from a sentimental perspective. I like what the game stands for (adventure, over coming personal plights, dungeons and obsticles) and the amount of hidden details in the game is amazing. For me personally, the game felt unfairI dont think this game is as good as everyone says it is. I never played the game as a kid and only approached it when I was 22- meaning I am not approaching this from a sentimental perspective. I like what the game stands for (adventure, over coming personal plights, dungeons and obsticles) and the amount of hidden details in the game is amazing. For me personally, the game felt unfair and too cryptic (what others might like about it). I do not mind being given a general direction and then to work something out. However, this game gives at times no direction of where to go or what to do to get there. Some like this, I do not. Running around the world, attempting to get clues on where to go and how to actually get there seems quite frustrating. A lot of the time obsticles are trial and error and it ruined the immersion for me, as I constinantly arrived at hiccups. I understand the game uses abstract reasoning & I could be very well weak at that. But, I had no motivation to play the game, so I didn't feel the want to invest in the puzzles and I found myself caring less about Link in his attempt to save Hyrule.… Expand
  22. thefredbear
    Aug 16, 2019
    5
    OK, so i am playing this game in 2019 after playing breath of the wild and i will admit that this game does not deserve the attention it gets. I never played the original on the n64 so i cant relate to that. THE GRAPHICS ARE AWFUL FOR A 3DS. Even games like tomodachi life have better graphics. I find the controls wak and the story to be OK but not enough to give this game more than 5 sorry
  23. alchemista
    Oct 5, 2019
    7
    I have a lower score than most here for Zelda OoT. I can see where this might have been revolutionary for some of the free-world exploration and graphics at the time, it currently stands like just a good game among the options available. Like most Zelda games, there are many "tricks" to solving the various puzzles and dungeons. The controls are OK but do require a lot of switching back andI have a lower score than most here for Zelda OoT. I can see where this might have been revolutionary for some of the free-world exploration and graphics at the time, it currently stands like just a good game among the options available. Like most Zelda games, there are many "tricks" to solving the various puzzles and dungeons. The controls are OK but do require a lot of switching back and forth with your item catalog. The overall story is interesting but not very mature or developed like most Zeldas.… Expand
  24. nochianand
    Feb 10, 2020
    7
    I'm probably the only one who thinks this way, but honestly, this game is not a masterpiece. I would title it a product of its time. Don't get me wrong I certainly did have fun playing this and I can appreciate the impact it left on the industry. But playing it today some of its shortcomings show: Hyrule field feels empty, the battle system seems sluggish, many dungeons are ratherI'm probably the only one who thinks this way, but honestly, this game is not a masterpiece. I would title it a product of its time. Don't get me wrong I certainly did have fun playing this and I can appreciate the impact it left on the industry. But playing it today some of its shortcomings show: Hyrule field feels empty, the battle system seems sluggish, many dungeons are rather cryptic. For me, this is, how the angry video game nerd would call it, a where the f*ck do I go game.… Expand
  25. lesiuML
    Jan 5, 2023
    6
    After finishing this game I have to admit that the story is really great and zelda OOT will be remembered by me mostly because of that story, amazing music, very magical locations and unique characters. Even by today's standards the overall atmosphere of the game is outstanding all of this is making zelda OOT really timeless and nostalgic. But unfortunately under all of those great thingsAfter finishing this game I have to admit that the story is really great and zelda OOT will be remembered by me mostly because of that story, amazing music, very magical locations and unique characters. Even by today's standards the overall atmosphere of the game is outstanding all of this is making zelda OOT really timeless and nostalgic. But unfortunately under all of those great things there is a huge amount of irritating and frustrating aspects. The Controls are absolutely terrible. I seriously thought that this game will make a good use of a new 3DS C-stick but unfortunately I was wrong. Lack of second thumbstick is just very wrong in 3D game these days. It's really frustrating when you're trying to Center the camera for jump or hit but then the camera decides to Center it for you because why not. Ufortunately a major portion of the game is so unintuitive... a lot of times seriously I had big problems to figure it out what I'm supposed to do at the moment. In lot of situations I ended up wondering in location for about an hour or two just to see the guide on the internet, that shows me that there is some kind of a hidden wall that I'm supposed to blow up with a bomb... Without the guide it's seriously very, very frustrating, unintuitive and just simply bad deigned game. Another strange thing is when you die or load a save you are teleported to a beginning of dungeon or location and that just forces you to reply whole location once more. Despite very good impressions after last boss fight I just simply can't ignore lot of wasting hours trying to find a way. And I can't forget the strong feelings of irritation and frustration. It's really not fun to play a game with guide all the time simply because you can't understand the dungeon design of creators. I highly recommend to watch some walk through or story explaining videos on YT but if you want to beat this game "on your own", a hugely recommend YT channel "ZeldaMaster" he will provide you with excellent tips and dungeon strategies.… Expand
  26. deycd
    Aug 13, 2021
    7
    Esta es la forma perfecta de llevar a la 3ds a un gran paisaje, con diseños "lindos", buena jugabilidad y mazmorras, buena historia etc. Aun así, creo que los Assasin´s creed, por ejemplo son superiores a los zeldas por la intuición. Es difícil saber qué hacer en este juegos. En Assasin´s creed tienes un mapa que te dice a dónde ir, o zonas en las que subirte para descubrir mejor el mapa.
  27. ratboy10000
    Nov 7, 2022
    7
    The quintessential Zelda game and the best Zelda remake (tied with MM) in my opinion. Although I do think it's overrated, it's certainly still good. Most of the temples are fun and interesting and the side quests are okay, but the game is a little bare because it's an older, less in-depth game compared to what the standard is nowadays

    It's charming but feels like it's missing something.

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#1 Best 3DS Game of 2011
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Metascore
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Universal acclaim - based on 85 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 84 out of 85
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 85
  3. Negative: 0 out of 85
  1. DailyGame
    Dec 12, 2011
    80
    For Zelda fanatics, this re-release of one of the best Zelda titles out there seems like it could be a cash grab – but the additions, especially the great use of the 3DS graphical prowess and the 3D itself make it a must purchase for all gamers, new and old.
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  2. Gamestyle
    Dec 6, 2011
    100
    Beautiful graphics, that wonderful soundtrack, the enthralling story and that damn annoying fairy, the 3DS version has it all and is easily the best port to ever be made of the legend.
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  3. Pelit (Finland)
    Oct 19, 2011
    92
    One of the most definite games from the 90's is back better than ever. The new visuals brighten the epic adventure well, and the Master Quest is a nice add. All in all Ocarina of Time is a true classic belonging in every 3DS owner's shelf. [Aug 2011]
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