The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D

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  1. Carlitoxic
    Apr 11, 2012
    9
    Zelda: Ocarina of time was the game more important of a generation. The time has passed and it continues being brilliant, though probably not so much. Thanks to the effect 3d and the renewed graphs make it very interesting and nostalgic game.
  2. Brandonk917
    Mar 24, 2012
    9
    The masterpiece is once again released on Nintendo's newest system and it impresses. The graphics are a huge improvement from the Nintendo 64 and it looks great. The game holds up amazingly well despite it being over 10 years. There is also an option to play a master quest mode of the game which is a mirrored version of the game with different dungeon layouts. Boss rush mode is alsoThe masterpiece is once again released on Nintendo's newest system and it impresses. The graphics are a huge improvement from the Nintendo 64 and it looks great. The game holds up amazingly well despite it being over 10 years. There is also an option to play a master quest mode of the game which is a mirrored version of the game with different dungeon layouts. Boss rush mode is also available where you try to beat your time. The game is an improvement over the original as well with a very streamlined menu system. You simply tap the screen to instantly open up different menus such as items and back out again. This game may not be for you if you are already an owner of this masterpiece. If you've never owned this game before, you must get this game.… Expand
  3. mongoman
    Apr 8, 2012
    9
    Ocarina of time has been faithfully translated over to the 3DS and is without doubt gorgeous. The controls are perfect, the camera angles are nearly perfect, and the new gyro controls are well suited to the game. I have played Ocarina of Time on the N64 back years ago and honestly, I hated it but the 3DS version has for some reason captivated me. The new hints that are available in-gameOcarina of time has been faithfully translated over to the 3DS and is without doubt gorgeous. The controls are perfect, the camera angles are nearly perfect, and the new gyro controls are well suited to the game. I have played Ocarina of Time on the N64 back years ago and honestly, I hated it but the 3DS version has for some reason captivated me. The new hints that are available in-game are a bit too much though, they will literally show you what to do or where to go if you get stuck. Thankfully, it is optional so hardcore gamers who are new to Ocarina of time will not have to view them. Overall, this is the best game available currently on the 3DS. I highly recommend this game to anyone who enjoys adventure games and dungeon crawlers.… Expand
  4. JRice
    Apr 6, 2015
    9
    Playing an overworked version of one of the best games of all times on a portable system and in 3D is like a dream come true!
    Not only does the game look absolutely amazing, so does the 3D effect as well, and the new hint system is a highly welcome addition!
    Sadly, Nintendo missed the chance to overwork and improve the game, by releasing a true remake: There still are very little    Playing an overworked version of one of the best games of all times on a portable system and in 3D is like a dream come true!
    Not only does the game look absolutely amazing, so does the 3D effect as well, and the new hint system is a highly welcome addition!

    Sadly, Nintendo missed the chance to overwork and improve the game, by releasing a true remake:
    There still are very little options, f.e. isnt it possible to change the camera speed, there are no new areas, enemies, quests, items or skills, and no circle pad controls have been patched in, which i miss painfully...

    Still, even after all those years, the game remains amazing and might be the best game for the 3DS...
    93/100 points    … Expand
  5. Korbio12
    Jul 28, 2013
    9
    A more than perfect remake of a perfect game! What's not to love? If you missed this GEM in 1998, or want to experience it anew, look no further. I almost cried due to amazement and nostalgia when I first played it. If you are a 3DS owner, it's out of the question: GET IT.
  6. Ness64
    Jan 8, 2013
    9
    A port that improved on all of the aspects in the original that could have used improving. While at its core, it's still the same classic, it makes great use of the mechanics that were already in the game and improves others such as the boot switching and the first person aiming which were the main issues with the original game's controls.
  7. jimmer_winner
    Feb 21, 2013
    9
    I personally never played the N64 Ocarina of Time (I was too young and immature and always bought horrible games), but this was a great summer experience for me. The game was incredibly adventurous and I rarely felt like I was forcing myself to beat it. The story was incredible; the time travel threw me off the first time I did it. The visuals are vivid, the soundtrack is an instantI personally never played the N64 Ocarina of Time (I was too young and immature and always bought horrible games), but this was a great summer experience for me. The game was incredibly adventurous and I rarely felt like I was forcing myself to beat it. The story was incredible; the time travel threw me off the first time I did it. The visuals are vivid, the soundtrack is an instant classic, and the controls are very natural and comfortable. I've put in about 45 hours, but couldn't get myself to finish the Master Quest. Maybe in a few years. A great experience!… Expand
  8. ricklongo
    Mar 14, 2013
    9
    In the years since Ocarina of Time was release to "Best Game Ever" acclaim, much has changed in the Zelda franchise and in open-world games as a whole. Some of these changes, to which we have gotten used, understandably count against the gameplay in this remake, especially since more recent games are more fluid and less likely to leave you clueless as to what to do next. However, Link'sIn the years since Ocarina of Time was release to "Best Game Ever" acclaim, much has changed in the Zelda franchise and in open-world games as a whole. Some of these changes, to which we have gotten used, understandably count against the gameplay in this remake, especially since more recent games are more fluid and less likely to leave you clueless as to what to do next. However, Link's time-travelling adventure remains entirely charming, with compelling storyline, likeable characters, and (Water temple aside) fun and well-crafted dungeons. What's better, the touch screen smooths out equipment management, which was way too tedious in the original. And yes, the absolutely exhillarating final battle remains, in my humble opinion, the best of all time.… Expand
  9. sJagstang
    May 6, 2013
    9
    The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the N64 is one of the most critically acclaimed games of all time and rightly so, the gameplay is fantastic and the amount of hidden secrets in it is impressive, the meat of the game is the dungeons and world to explore, the story was great for it's time although I feel other more recent games in the series have done a much better job delivering aThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the N64 is one of the most critically acclaimed games of all time and rightly so, the gameplay is fantastic and the amount of hidden secrets in it is impressive, the meat of the game is the dungeons and world to explore, the story was great for it's time although I feel other more recent games in the series have done a much better job delivering a cinematic story, but don't get me wrong for Nintendo 64 the game was phenomenal.

    Now over a decade later we get The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D for Nintendo 3DS, This remake of the classic game delivers better graphics, a more convenient UI for item switching, Gyroscope controls for aiming weapons like the Slingshot or Bow and obviously the ability to play in 3D.

    As many have said here on Metacritic already, this is a fantastic port of the N64 Classic delivering a remake that is the definitive version to play nowadays, The game will give you a solid 20-30 hour experience depending on how much you flesh out the game in terms of finding secrets, doing side quests and other things. The world of Hyrule is a great diverse world with tons of different locations to see from Death Mountain to the Gerudo Desert.

    There is a issue with using 3D and Gyroscope controls at the same time since the sweet spot for 3D can become distorted when you are moving the 3DS system around but both of this features are completely optional.

    The game also the optional "Master Quest" mode which makes the game more difficult and changes some things to add challenge, This is unlocked after you finish the main quest. The game also features hint movies to help you if you get stuck which is a nice addition for newcomers.

    There are some things that obviously show their age now like some of the puzzles being fairly easy since at the time of the original release back in the late 90's, the use of 3D environments in gaming was still a new experience and a lot of the puzzles revolved around this. Hyrule Field is also very empty but obviously this is also due to the limitations of the Nintendo 64. Sometimes the targeting system can be a bit so-so but it's not a big issue and rarely causes issues.

    Overall this is a fantastic port of a classic that defined a generation of video games, If you own a 3DS this is a must have whether you played it on N64 or you are jumping in for the first time, The game holds up very well.    … Expand
  10. DLMoreira
    Apr 10, 2013
    9
    An amazing game with all your same epicness of 1998, but with more polished graphics and some Easter Eggs. But, I have presenced some FPS falls, especially in boss battles.
  11. Mastee
    May 3, 2013
    9
    It's useless to be talk about Ocarina Of Time, the original, since it's considered the best game of all time for some, but in the 3D version, I think they Improved it a lot. First of all, giving the nowadays kids a chance to play this game, it's just, fantastic. Also, in this version, the graphics are obviously better, the soundtrack is smoother, textures are more detailed, and everythingIt's useless to be talk about Ocarina Of Time, the original, since it's considered the best game of all time for some, but in the 3D version, I think they Improved it a lot. First of all, giving the nowadays kids a chance to play this game, it's just, fantastic. Also, in this version, the graphics are obviously better, the soundtrack is smoother, textures are more detailed, and everything is as wonderful as before. I thought that Ocarina Of Time was fantastic, and this game is the same. This game, gets a 9/10… Expand
  12. JenJen387
    Jun 13, 2013
    9
    Just another epic reason to own a 3DS! A classic game remastered with beautiful visuals and 3D graphics. They could have at least considered replacing Navi with something less annoying.. Despite that, this game is a great way to introduce the legend to todays generation of players and newbies alike. The remake encourages Zelda fanatics to rexperiance the classic story. Also, master questJust another epic reason to own a 3DS! A classic game remastered with beautiful visuals and 3D graphics. They could have at least considered replacing Navi with something less annoying.. Despite that, this game is a great way to introduce the legend to todays generation of players and newbies alike. The remake encourages Zelda fanatics to rexperiance the classic story. Also, master quest is a great add-on and another great reason for old gamers to buy it. If you don't have a 3DS, get one. This is a must have game!!… Expand
  13. FocusSight
    Jun 20, 2013
    9
    Ocarina of Time 3D was the first 3DS game I got.
    And, wow, was it the best remake of a game I ever played. Hands down.
    - Amazing Redone Graphics, extremely impressive for early 3DS - Story is a classic among classics - Smooth Controls when using the Circle Pad, not so much when movement with the system itself is used (Bow, Looking Around, etc.) - Music is also amazing, sad that it    Ocarina of Time 3D was the first 3DS game I got.
    And, wow, was it the best remake of a game I ever played. Hands down.
    - Amazing Redone Graphics, extremely impressive for early 3DS
    - Story is a classic among classics
    - Smooth Controls when using the Circle Pad, not so much when movement with the system itself is used (Bow, Looking Around, etc.)
    - Music is also amazing, sad that it isn't redone
    - Added features from the original, such as 4 item slots and hints for new players using the Sheikah Stone
    - Challenging Redone Master Quest after being the Normal Game
    - Lots of Replay Value
    This game is great, and I think it's better than the original.
    Buy this game now!    … Expand
  14. MIDP
    Aug 4, 2013
    9
    I had not played through all of the original on Nintendo 64 or the disc that came with Wind Waker on the GameCube, so for me this was a glorious opportunity to revisit and play "The best game of all time" with improved controls.

    A must play if you're a Zelda fan. A must play if you like adventure action RPGs A great game in general, even if I was expecting more from it. Lasted me    I had not played through all of the original on Nintendo 64 or the disc that came with Wind Waker on the GameCube, so for me this was a glorious opportunity to revisit and play "The best game of all time" with improved controls.

    A must play if you're a Zelda fan.
    A must play if you like adventure action RPGs
    A great game in general, even if I was expecting more from it.

    Lasted me 40 hours and definitely worth playing.

    9 of 10    … Expand
  15. YellowMan64
    Sep 17, 2013
    9
    It's good, better than the original, and this isn't based off of nostalgia because I first played this around 2007. The end. There are more things they could have improved on, though. Like they could have added more content, like more secrets and things like that.
  16. AugustusCB
    Jan 2, 2014
    9
    Ocarina of Time is the highest-rated, most praised game of all time, and I had never played it until now. Needless to say, my expectations were high, and I am pleased to say that I was very pleased. Everything from the dungeons to the bosses to the exploration to the combat to the side-quests is incredible to this day. There were times where I felt I was playing an older game, such as withOcarina of Time is the highest-rated, most praised game of all time, and I had never played it until now. Needless to say, my expectations were high, and I am pleased to say that I was very pleased. Everything from the dungeons to the bosses to the exploration to the combat to the side-quests is incredible to this day. There were times where I felt I was playing an older game, such as with its odd animations, weird dialogue, paper-thin story and dated controls, but all of this was only minor hindrances. What I love most about the game's presentation is right when I step out into the Kokori Forest and onward, I feel I'm in a fantasy world. Every step in this world feels magical and only makes the game all the more glorious. It was great then, and it still is today.… Expand
  17. TheRebel
    Jun 24, 2016
    9
    Gameplay:
    Ocarina of Time, like other Zelda games, is an action-adventure game with RPG elements. The unique aspect of this Zelda game is the use of the Ocarina, which controls time. The ocarina can be used to bring sun or rain, to unlock passages, and to transport to certain locations. Staples of Zelda gameplay are present, such as dungeons, boss battles, finding treasures, etc. Many new    Gameplay:
    Ocarina of Time, like other Zelda games, is an action-adventure game with RPG elements. The unique aspect of this Zelda game is the use of the Ocarina, which controls time. The ocarina can be used to bring sun or rain, to unlock passages, and to transport to certain locations. Staples of Zelda gameplay are present, such as dungeons, boss battles, finding treasures, etc. Many new players may find it difficult to know where to go to progress in the game, but that's an element of an old game.

    Story:
    A young boy named Link, a Hyrulian who finally gains his own guardian fairy, must begin his journey in order to stop Gannondorf from taking the triforce and destroying the world. Link must traverse various landscapes, environments and dungeons in order to restore peace to Hyrule.

    Graphics:
    Ocarina of Time's graphics are obviously outdated due to the fact that it is an old game; however, I am impressed with the 3D! Although many believe that 3D is a gimmick, this game proves that 3D can enhance a game's experience. The only issue I ever encountered in this game was constant frame rate drops in the first section of the battle with Gannon.

    Verdict:
    This is a game that must be played! New players will be able to experience this classic in its best version and Zelda veterans will find enjoyment in seeing this game with minor improvements. A great bonus is the Master Quest, which is a different version of the base game where many things are in different locations than the original. Although the graphics are outdated, the gameplay is as refined as ever! Highly recommended!    … Expand
  18. beezle13
    Mar 19, 2014
    9
    A perfect update to a classic game updated just the right amount. As a longtime Zelda fan, I have to say the game stays true to OoT for the N64, yet the visuals are stunning and smooth for a handheld console update. It's the classic game we all know and love, and if you're looking to introduce someone to OoT, I'd highly recommend telling them to get this version.
  19. jadwyer19
    Apr 16, 2014
    9
    This gmae is great. This is the first zelda game I have played and it got me hooked on the other games. The gameplay and puzzles are perfect and it doesn't seem very dull. Collecting all the heart peices and killing all the skulltulas can become a pain, but otherwise its a must get if you have a 3ds
  20. DreamcastUser
    Oct 19, 2014
    9
    I've said it before and I'll say it again Nintendo is the king of remakes. They do remakes and they do them right! Ocarina of Time is already one of the best Zelda games, but the 3DS remake improves in logical ways. Not only that but now its portable.
  21. revolution_mc
    Dec 8, 2014
    9
    Great remake of the original N64 masterpiece. It doesn't introduce a lot of new elements but it's an excellent title and comes with upgraded graphics and some minor issues corrected. Very recommendable.
  22. gaminglobster
    Jan 15, 2015
    9
    If you have played Ocarina Of Time on the N64 i would say that this is merely a graphical upgrade.
    But if you haven't, you're in for, quite literally: An adventure.
    So let's get started! For people that are just getting started as an average gamer, you've heard a least one thing about the franchises started by the one and only Nintendo. Which to be honest, i've lost interest for.    If you have played Ocarina Of Time on the N64 i would say that this is merely a graphical upgrade.
    But if you haven't, you're in for, quite literally: An adventure.

    So let's get started!

    For people that are just getting started as an average gamer, you've heard a least one thing about the franchises started by the one and only Nintendo. Which to be honest, i've lost interest for.
    But nothing has gotten me closer to die from a beautifulness-overload than this game.
    Graphics is the most notable thing along with an HD soundtrack, sound, sprites, models, text, everything to say the least.

    The major(a)ity of the game is mostly about puzzles and beating the sh*t out of your fellow enemies, which i'm gonna' confess: i suck at puzzles. But this game would be nothing without the trickiness, and that goes without saying really. I mean, every Legend Of Zelda game has puzzles to mix with your mind.
    The story is awesome, my reviews are not really supposed to go into much gameplay if not neccesary (see my Guns Of Icarus review) but anyways.

    In the game you play as either Link or a random dude whose name has been chosen by you.
    As i said, the story is awesome, it really feels like an adventure. I remembered being almost confused when i got the Master Sword (i'm referring to what happens straightly after that. I won't spoil anything though :3)

    Here's everyone's favourite part: the summary!

    Pros:

    1) Awesome beautiful graphics (for a handheld)
    2) Sountrack it majestic
    3) Storyline has a lot of twists and is one of the best i've been a part of in years

    Cons:

    1) Is a handheld game, i preferably don't play a handheld game because of the constantly decreasing battery level and the smaller screen
    2) Is exactly like the N64 version
    3) A lot of censoring chanhges (this barely matters)
    4) Puzzle-haters will think that this is pain in a deku nutshell.

    So to round this up:
    The game is as awesome as it was on the N64 but with a beautiful new style and a HD-ifyed awesome soundtrack. Everything is the exact same as before so there isn't much else other than the HD-ing that happened to the game. Soon however, Majora's mask 3D will come out and we'll see if i have some nice words for that one (there is nearly 100% chance that it's gonna' happen). The thing that's keeping this game from a 10/10 score is the fact that there are minor details that keep me further away from this game as of today.

    In other words, this gets the score: "Probably on my top ten list by now"    … Expand
  23. Alvare
    Apr 24, 2015
    9
    Best game of all time remains in it's place.
    Love the remake even more. I just hope that next time, the developers take the time to really polish everything like they did with Majora's Mask 3D.
    No need to rush it, as it'll sell.
  24. Turbozoom
    Jun 2, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of the greatest games on the 3DS console, it has amazing game play with intriguing adventures. The new 3D remake is awesome and the graphics are great too, This is a game that every gamer must play, it brought be into the Legend Of Zelda series and I'm attached to it ever since.… Expand
  25. geo333
    May 16, 2016
    9
    Wow! now I understand the love affair of the Zelda series this game is phenomenal from the visual graphics to the art as well as the rich story line. Without a doubt this game is amazing; truly one of the best games I have ever played. The only reason this game is not a 10 is because the controls on the 3ds are at times gimmicky other than if you loved Nintendo or have 3ds you need to tryWow! now I understand the love affair of the Zelda series this game is phenomenal from the visual graphics to the art as well as the rich story line. Without a doubt this game is amazing; truly one of the best games I have ever played. The only reason this game is not a 10 is because the controls on the 3ds are at times gimmicky other than if you loved Nintendo or have 3ds you need to try this game; Wonderful game.… Expand
  26. Cosmozerk
    Feb 20, 2017
    9
    Even though I'm a BIG Nintendo fan...I gotta be honest, the Zelda series is one that I don't really care for. That's not to say they're bad games, but they are games that I personally don't really like that much in terms their nonlinear structure. I much prefer a linear game to a nonlinear one and that's why I decided to give Ocarina of Time 3D a chance, since this game is probably theEven though I'm a BIG Nintendo fan...I gotta be honest, the Zelda series is one that I don't really care for. That's not to say they're bad games, but they are games that I personally don't really like that much in terms their nonlinear structure. I much prefer a linear game to a nonlinear one and that's why I decided to give Ocarina of Time 3D a chance, since this game is probably the most streamlined Zelda out there...and boy I wasn't disappointed.

    STORY: Ocarina of Time really doesn't have a deep story. One day The Great Deku Tree, the guardian of a race of children called Kokori I believe, tells a fairy by the name of Navi that darkness is approaching and that the the kid destined to become the Hero of Time needs to be awaken...and Navi literally finds Link sleeping in about 2 minutes...well that was fast. After that your adventure begins as Link and your job is to save Hyrule from an evil man called Ganondorf, clear some dungeons, meet some friends, do some sidequests and have an all around great time.

    PRESENTATION: My god this game is beautiful. The original N64 has nothing on this! Everything was reworked from the ground up for the 3DS and the result a colorful and amazing looking game. The models are way less blocky and detailed than before and thanks to better lighting navigating through certain areas is now much more easy. The framerate was also improved from 20 to 30, so now the animations look a heck of alot more smoother. Everything in general is faster, including text speeches, which allows you to go though the game in a more comfortable way.

    But it's not just about the way it looks, but also way it sounds. Ocarina may just be the most immersive game I've played. Both the classic soundtrack and the sounds of the environment help to make forget that I'm even playing a game in the first place and that's just awesome. The usage of instruments like ocarinas or harps really sell the fantasy world of Ocarina and it just makes for a really unique experience.

    The writing nowadays does feel pretty immature, but it still gets the job done nonetheless.

    GAMEPLAY: My main problem with Zelda games is that they require you to explore the world in such a way that I personally always get stuck and don't know how to progress. In games like Super Metroid you don't even get hints as to how to progress and while many people like that...I don't. I don't like getting stuck for 2 hours without making any progress or getting cryptic clues that lead to nothing. This is not present in Ocarina, the game tells exactly how to progress and where to go and while that may be a flaw for some to me it's something that makes the game more enjoyable. I never got stuck, I always knew where to go and what to do, which lead to a constantly satisfying system of progression.

    Even in the 2 or 3 times where I didn't know how to continue I could always rely on the Shekai Stones that were added to the 3DS version. They showed me hint movies to give me an idea on how to progress through a dungeon and I welcome that change. Some people may say that makes the game too easy, but you can always ignore them, plus it's not like the game will completely tells you how to do something, it just told me where to go, but never how to get there or how to do the task unless I wanted it to, so there's still some exploration to do.

    Plus you really have to explore to find some of the heart pieces scattered in the world. I did wish that they gave you some hits to find the more cryptic ones, but it wasn't a huge deal. And when I wasn't exploring for hearts or doing sidequests in the overworld I was in the Dungeons, which were filled with enemies and fun puzzles, a new item and a boss at the end that to beat I had to use my knowledge of the item I got in the dungeon. The dungeons were really fun and very rarely did I find myself lost or out of resources. Heck even the water temple was fixed in this game, since now link has 4 item buttons at his disposal and you could access everything instantly. Yeah the temple was still convoluted, but it was way better than before.

    Ocarina also has a really complex, deep and fun battle system. You lock onto an enemy and start fighting with either your sword or items. The lock on feature can be pretty inconsistent at times, but for the most part it's really fun to fight enemies.
    Some other improvement also include gyro aiming for more precision with the slingshot or bow and that the menu and map were reworked to be more fast and straightforward.

    Really the only complain I have is that the overworld is HUGE, and traversing through it as young link was really slow and boring. Later in the game you get teleporters and means to get faster, but for 1/3 I was tediously side stepping all over the place and waiting around for things to happen because at night Hyrule castle was completely inaccessible.

    Overall...Yeah, I really liked this game, surprisingly.

    I give it a 9/10    … Expand
  27. ParkerI
    Jan 5, 2016
    9
    When compared to the newer Zelda games, Ocarina of Time feels dated. But despite this remains an enjoyable experience. Maybe just not as good as when you played it on the N64. OoT was the first Zelda game to be rendered in 3 dimensions. It made advancements in combat and dungeon design that had not been seen in previous Zelda game. Most the dungeons are pretty straight forward and not tooWhen compared to the newer Zelda games, Ocarina of Time feels dated. But despite this remains an enjoyable experience. Maybe just not as good as when you played it on the N64. OoT was the first Zelda game to be rendered in 3 dimensions. It made advancements in combat and dungeon design that had not been seen in previous Zelda game. Most the dungeons are pretty straight forward and not too difficult. A great game to play on the go. One disappointment is the lack of remastered/remixed audio. I do recommend this to anyone who owns a 3DS as its the best action adventure game on the system.… Expand
  28. Lepstrung
    Jan 8, 2016
    9
    Its really good game. I got stuck pretty often and had to ask how its done. Game is really great aslong as you reach that one boss. Fiirstly it takes so long to get to there that I die almost everytime before that. After that is the actual boss luckily I have like two or three lifes left then. Then I usually die before even hitting the boss. Also all these collectibles are hiding and IIts really good game. I got stuck pretty often and had to ask how its done. Game is really great aslong as you reach that one boss. Fiirstly it takes so long to get to there that I die almost everytime before that. After that is the actual boss luckily I have like two or three lifes left then. Then I usually die before even hitting the boss. Also all these collectibles are hiding and I never find them and I have so little hit poits that I lose them all the time. So if they could have changed that one dungeon this game would be perfect.… Expand
  29. Spidertendo
    Feb 9, 2016
    9
    Despite that I had an N64 when I was little, I did not own Ocarina of Time for the N64. In fact the very first Zelda game I played was Twilight Princess for the GameCube. In late 2008, I heard of how great and how awesome it is and by 2013, I heard a lot of people saying how Overrated the game is or didn't age well Which left me skeptical.
    Whenever I got my own 3DS, I finally decided to    Despite that I had an N64 when I was little, I did not own Ocarina of Time for the N64. In fact the very first Zelda game I played was Twilight Princess for the GameCube. In late 2008, I heard of how great and how awesome it is and by 2013, I heard a lot of people saying how Overrated the game is or didn't age well Which left me skeptical.
    Whenever I got my own 3DS, I finally decided to give this game a shot and... Well, It's not my number 1 favorite video game but It's definately one of the best Zelda games I've ever played. I was addicted to it and I've beaten it twice.
    The visuals were gorgeous, the music is spot on and memorable, the controls were smooth, the combat was epic, I love most of the dungeons, the story is very well told and it has a lot of replayability. My only complaints were the Water Temple, the baren Hyrule Field and Navi.
    Overall, an awesome game that everyone should at least give it a shot.    … Expand
  30. Rul00
    Feb 7, 2023
    9
    Excelente adaptación a 3DS. Jugarlo en portátil es un lujo. Lo disfruté en N64 y lo volví a disfrutar con el pulido gráfico.
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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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