The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D

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Universal acclaim- based on 1936 Ratings

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  1. jikflet
    Sep 28, 2020
    10
    Must have remake of this beloved N64 classic. one of the best games of all time. you have to play it knowing its the first 3d Zelda. many aspect of gameplay are updated and game as today game standards seems simple and easy. but its charm is timeless. one of the best 3ds games and an essential for the collection
  2. 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.
  3. RyanAustin74
    Aug 20, 2017
    10
    I loved this game, ever since i played it at the age of 9 (2002)

    I once had a Aqua Blue Nintendo 3DS, 5 months later, on May 17th 2012, My dad got me the game i wanted when i told him about it, I kept the game card on the 3DS for days, I even played it at my house, field trips, vacations, and while charging it, i took a break with it, i was at the shadow temple at that time, but, i    I loved this game, ever since i played it at the age of 9 (2002)

    I once had a Aqua Blue Nintendo 3DS, 5 months later, on May 17th 2012, My dad got me the game i wanted when i told him about it, I kept the game card on the 3DS for days, I even played it at my house, field trips, vacations, and while charging it, i took a break with it, i was at the shadow temple at that time, but, i sadly quitted that game, lost the game card, and never seen it again, i had a downloaded copy of it on a Red New Nintendo 3DS XL, but i lost that one too.    … Expand
  4. myamdane
    Sep 2, 2017
    10
    I never had the opportunity to play the original Ocarina of Time on the N64. However i did get to play it on the 3DS.
    I originally got this game when I was but a young child. It is by FAR my favorite game ever made. It is simply magical. If you haven't played this, PLEASE do. I can guarantee you won't regret it.
    I've never had anything bad to say about this game, and in my reviewing    I never had the opportunity to play the original Ocarina of Time on the N64. However i did get to play it on the 3DS.
    I originally got this game when I was but a young child. It is by FAR my favorite game ever made. It is simply magical. If you haven't played this, PLEASE do. I can guarantee you won't regret it.
    I've never had anything bad to say about this game, and in my reviewing experience I only give out ONE ten to a game, as it is the perfect game.
    For me, Ocarina of Time gets the ten.    … Expand
  5. XxMasterPlaysxX
    Nov 17, 2017
    10
    Videogames are great right? Well, Ocarina of time is the best of them all. And its not just for what it accomplished back in 1998 no. It is a perfect masterpiece, created with pasion; the soundtrack, the gameplay, the world, the characters, story etc, everything is completly amazingly well thought and is a lot of fun. This game gets what an adventure is, Miyamoto created a true legend.Videogames are great right? Well, Ocarina of time is the best of them all. And its not just for what it accomplished back in 1998 no. It is a perfect masterpiece, created with pasion; the soundtrack, the gameplay, the world, the characters, story etc, everything is completly amazingly well thought and is a lot of fun. This game gets what an adventure is, Miyamoto created a true legend. This is the best version to play it. Go watch the dunkey video about this game.… Expand
  6. mitllo88
    Sep 29, 2017
    8
    Though I'll admit that this game is far from perfect, it's still a great game with some great music, good graphics, a great story and a completion time of over 10 hours.

    I personally prefer Majora's mask but this is still a great game that I wholeheartedly approve of.
  7. Sausage22
    Nov 7, 2017
    8
    Great game, Zelda game that have personality. Every time you play you can feel it, But as a early 3d game didnt get older well as for example Wind Waker.
  8. LMD
    Nov 25, 2021
    9
    This game is simply fun, addictive and gorgeous, even for 2021. Having this on the road is a pretty good reason to own this version, as well as its low price
  9. NouZeM
    Nov 7, 2018
    10
    Ocarina of time es el mejor juego de la historia. Si haces un remake donde solo hay cabida para la mejora, no puede quitarse ese puesto.
    Must-play en toda regla.
  10. md5fungi
    Oct 29, 2019
    10
    Ocarina of Time is a gaming experience like no other, even to this day, and the 3DS remake does everything right to make it feel modern while still preserving its brilliant, time-tested approach of game design.

    Within the first hour of the game, it's apparent that Hyrule is a large, sprawling, wondrous place. Super Mario 64 introduced gamers to extremely large levels chock-full of    Ocarina of Time is a gaming experience like no other, even to this day, and the 3DS remake does everything right to make it feel modern while still preserving its brilliant, time-tested approach of game design.

    Within the first hour of the game, it's apparent that Hyrule is a large, sprawling, wondrous place. Super Mario 64 introduced gamers to extremely large levels chock-full of exploration, but Ocarina of Time introduces gamers to an entire WORLD. It's honestly a bit intimidating, getting used to controlling Link and his initially small set of abilities and weaponry, along with figuring out where to go and what to do. Ocarina of Time often relies on subtle hints and puzzles to inform the gamer of how to best progress, which can sometimes be frustrating, but nonetheless adds to the game's sense of magic.

    Anyone who toughs it out through the first few segments of the game will have their patience awarded: the game really starts to shine after its first third, bringing to the table some of the best level design I have ever seen, coupled with the immersion of a living, breathing fantasy world.

    You'll face physics-defying temple rooms and unbelievably epic bosses, separated by very humorous moments with NPCs and all the simple, satisfying moments: riding around Hyrule Field on your horse, playing one of the many useful tunes on your Ocarina (used to warp between locations and solve puzzles), and uncovering a hidden item that you didn't first realize was there!

    There's so much content here that an ambitious gamer will have his hands full. If I have a complaint, however, it's that much of the optional content is extremely hidden, and there are often few or no clues to find it. Without a guide, you will probably never find that last heart container that's hidden under a very specific spot with no discernible markings. Still, the fact that much is not obvious in this game somehow adds to the immersion of this magical fantasy world.

    On the 3DS, the game undergoes a graphical makeover, and everything looks phenomenal and up to the standards of the rest of the handheld's library. The remake makes use of the system's gyroscope for looking around and aiming, which works well, but finds itself in conflict with the system's 3D setting - the game is better played with 3D off.

    Other than the graphics, this version of the game has a few minor gameplay improvements, most notably making navigating and progressing in the Water Temple more intuitive; I can honestly say that this dungeon was extremely fun to play through, though not entirely without frustration.

    Overall, every moment of Ocarina of Time that I disliked was soon erased by something amazing that came soon afterward. The game is not flawless, but it does everything it can do to be a revolutionary masterpiece, and to do this day, I have a hard time believing otherwise.    … Expand
  11. 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.
  12. Aus_CriticX
    Mar 26, 2018
    10
    Ocarina of time 3D is The original but upgraded to a lvl of EXCELLENCE, This game is absolutely fantastic and updates, graphics, controls , physics, etc, this game is such a big update and I love it!
  13. Pakon
    Aug 14, 2019
    10
    The definitive version of one of the best games of all time. Since its release, Ocarina of Time 3D has become one of the main reasons to own a 3DS. Massively improved graphics and additions/corrections to the gameplay that make the game look really fresh and worth playing for the first time or revisiting.
  14. JordaoMemoria
    Aug 13, 2018
    8
    O que mais chama atenção são as "cutscenes" que parecem que foram feitas com bastante amor. A criatividade com que foi projetada cada "dungeon" do jogo é outro fator positivo. Apesar de tudo, não creio que seja o melhor jogo de todos os tempos. Atualmente, existem diversos jogos que superam.
  15. JuanJoker
    Sep 30, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very good game but fails a bit on the story and the golden spiders are a very annoying collection… Expand
  16. Yaboygraham
    Mar 31, 2019
    10
    This game doesn't deserve the hate it gets. It is a MASTAPEECE. Seriously, don't miss out on this game. I was a bit skeptical on whether or not I was going to buy it because of everyone saying it's "overrated", but upon completing it, I must say, Ocarina of Time is a monumental feat for video games. The story is gripping and everything makes sense, the controls feel tight, the visuals lookThis game doesn't deserve the hate it gets. It is a MASTAPEECE. Seriously, don't miss out on this game. I was a bit skeptical on whether or not I was going to buy it because of everyone saying it's "overrated", but upon completing it, I must say, Ocarina of Time is a monumental feat for video games. The story is gripping and everything makes sense, the controls feel tight, the visuals look nice, the music is wonderful, the characters all have lots of depth and personality, the puzzles are clever and satisfying, the time traveling and ocarina mechanics are genius...it's near perfect. While I don't consider it to be quite perfect, nor is it my favorite Zelda game, but... stop hating on this game it's getting old.… Expand
  17. Moony545
    Jan 7, 2020
    10
    Несмотря, что игру в свое время перевели в 3d рельсы, игра сохранила все особенности серии. Я играл на 3ds, игра конечно уже устарела в плане графики, да и открытый мир, такой себе мир. Но игру сделали в 1998 году! Не побоюсь сказать, что игра опередила свое время. Такая вещь как захват цели (ну знаете, когда нажимаешь кнопку, и персонаж смотрит неотрывно на одного врага и крутится вокругНесмотря, что игру в свое время перевели в 3d рельсы, игра сохранила все особенности серии. Я играл на 3ds, игра конечно уже устарела в плане графики, да и открытый мир, такой себе мир. Но игру сделали в 1998 году! Не побоюсь сказать, что игра опередила свое время. Такая вещь как захват цели (ну знаете, когда нажимаешь кнопку, и персонаж смотрит неотрывно на одного врага и крутится вокруг него как спутник вокруг планеты), появился именно в этой игре. Нужно сказать о режиссуре, все кат-сцены поражают, тем более учитывая, дату выхода игры. Геймплейно игра свежа и сейчас, на мой скромный взгляд. В игре хорошая камера, боевка тоже неплохая, хотя и примитивна в плане разнообразия. В игре есть динамичная смена дня и ночи, которая внедрена, не просто, что бы было, а влияет на миссии. А различные игровые механики, игровые ситуации, способности Линка - требуют отдельного (наполненного тоннами похвалы) разговора. Музыка хорошо работает на атмосферу. Игру можно смело брать и играть.… Expand
  18. idkwhattocallme
    Apr 28, 2019
    8
    Oot is great in terms of plot, gameplay, and soundtrack.Though it can be frustrating when you can't beat a certain part of the game, I know there are those rock thingys that give you clues but my IQ is too low to comprehend most of them.
  19. ToadieTo
    Dec 30, 2018
    9
    I haven't played the N64 version but I really liked this game and I'm surprised this game has a lower rating than the N64 version.
  20. Sleepycannon
    Jan 4, 2019
    10
    This is possibly the greatest video game of all time due to it's incredulously addictive and engaging game play and story. It's just like the original, except it's better, for it adds content while not taking anything away from the original game. This is definitely my most favorite video game of all time; I recommend it to everybody, including people who don't typically enjoy video games.
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. giannis2001
    Sep 4, 2022
    9
    Ocarina of Time isn't randomly considered the best video game of all time. As a first 3D Zelda game, it's the basis from the masterpiece entries which follow. You must play this game, and this remake is a great way to experience this adventure, and in 3D as well.
  24. castieboy
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    Best game on the Nintendo 3DS.
    Because it did what the original did and expanded on it.
  25. Speedie
    May 2, 2019
    10
    Let me start by saying I don't believe there is a better version of this game between the Nintendo 64 and the 3DS. Both games can actually be quite different experiences depending on how you play them, but if I had to choose one to replay, it would be this version. The cleaner graphics allow for a much better understanding of what is happening around you, and quite frankly will not scareLet me start by saying I don't believe there is a better version of this game between the Nintendo 64 and the 3DS. Both games can actually be quite different experiences depending on how you play them, but if I had to choose one to replay, it would be this version. The cleaner graphics allow for a much better understanding of what is happening around you, and quite frankly will not scare your children nearly as much as the Nintendo 64 version scarred the minds of many kids who played this game for the first time on Christmas of 1998 (or Thanksgiving if your family is into that kind of thing).

    Ocarina of Time is considered one of, if not the best video game of all time by most major and minor video game reviewers and journalists, so for it to be remade with better graphics, on a handheld console, with gyro controls, and in the option of 3D was a huge risk for Nintendo and the Zelda team, but they nailed it. The gyro controls flopped on many games, but not this one. Aiming your bow and arrow or grappling hook on your own using your DS provides a much cleaner and quicker system of aim and shoot than the Nintendo 64 was able to offer, and sometimes the 3D option combined with the first person perspective of the aiming items immerses you so much within the game your heart begins to beat twice as fast when you aim down an enemy with your bow.

    All in all the 3DS version of this game balances nostalgia and gameplay perfectly. They improved on the only minor issues of the original game, while (aside from the beautifully advanced graphics) not getting rid of anything we love and fear about the original 3D Hyrule.    … Expand
  26. HeheH
    Jun 13, 2019
    9
    First of all, this game is something I have never seen before. This specific title, is the most memorable, original and beautiful game I ever played. I find this so sad that games today can't even get close to the level of OoT.
    ---
    But
  27. r4igamer
    Jun 16, 2019
    9
    This is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, just as you remember it, reborn for a new portable system and a new generation of gamers across the globe. If you have never played this classic game, stop reading this review and get out there and buy it. The core essence of Ocarina of Time ages exceptionally well (even in light of sequels that have expanded on it), and it's never lookedThis is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, just as you remember it, reborn for a new portable system and a new generation of gamers across the globe. If you have never played this classic game, stop reading this review and get out there and buy it. The core essence of Ocarina of Time ages exceptionally well (even in light of sequels that have expanded on it), and it's never looked better. That Nintendo and Grezzo were only willing to adjust and enhance so much (by and large the sound is untouched) is truly admirable and speaks to their respect for the source material and its original developers. There is no doubt in my mind that it was the right choice. Why mess with perfection?

    That said, that decision comes with a price, one that will frustrate many of you who have played this game over and over again and are in the market for drastic change. If the graphical boost isn't enough - and let's be honest, we're already seeing some games on the 3DS that look better than this - you're not going to have much else to satisfy your interests. It's clear this game is being released to find a new generation of gamers that are just discovering Nintendo's franchises. The rest of us will have to determine if it's worth re-visiting a Hyrule we've known for nearly 13 years. Rest assured, though, that doing so will not only let you relive a masterpiece, it will let you experience it in the best way possible.    … Expand
  28. MXChampagnepapi
    Jun 25, 2019
    10
    Desde una banda sonora majestuosa para oír, hasta enemigos y mazmorras épicas the legend of zelda ocarina of time es una obra maestra para recordar y que mejor manera de hacerlo que con este remake para la 3ds con un retoque visual hermoso, no cabe duda que tloz:oot es una joya.
  29. SauceQ
    Jun 26, 2019
    10
    Ocarina of time, but with better graphics. What more do you need? Its still amazing and still worth it.
  30. yjy664
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    i was skeptical at first surrounding all the hype but omg ... was i wrong if you are skeptical like i was just go get the game you wont be disappointed its now one of the best games of all time
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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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