The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time / Master Quest

 GameCube
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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 217 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 195 out of 217
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 217
  3. Negative: 14 out of 217
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  1. joadson
    Jul 1, 2022
    10
    As always being a masterpiece now it has a more difficult and exciting version
  2. GDsReviews
    May 27, 2022
    10
    Ocarina of Time was already a masterpiece and easily one of the greatest games of all time, and Master Quest makes this game for the ages even better. At first it starts like the regular Ocarina of Time, but as soon as you enter the first dungeon in the Great Deku Tree, you realize right away that this is going to be a much tougher challenge than the regular Ocarina of Time. Only theOcarina of Time was already a masterpiece and easily one of the greatest games of all time, and Master Quest makes this game for the ages even better. At first it starts like the regular Ocarina of Time, but as soon as you enter the first dungeon in the Great Deku Tree, you realize right away that this is going to be a much tougher challenge than the regular Ocarina of Time. Only the dungeon layouts have changed in Master Quest as everything else the including the same masterpiece story remains the same as the original Ocarina of Time.… Expand
  3. Shunior
    Apr 4, 2022
    5
    No es porque Ocarina of Time era todo un juegazo en 1998 corriendo en una Nintendo 64 que se justifica esta nota inflada. Todo lo contrario, para 2003 era ya un juego feo (mira eses modelos 3D papu), con mecanicas ya diluidas, no traia una proposta fresca, su mundo abierto ya no convencia, estaba muy por debajo de lo que la nueva generacion podria oferecer.
    Además esta versión contine    No es porque Ocarina of Time era todo un juegazo en 1998 corriendo en una Nintendo 64 que se justifica esta nota inflada. Todo lo contrario, para 2003 era ya un juego feo (mira eses modelos 3D papu), con mecanicas ya diluidas, no traia una proposta fresca, su mundo abierto ya no convencia, estaba muy por debajo de lo que la nueva generacion podria oferecer.
    Además esta versión contine muchos bugs, lags, loaginds que no estaban presentes en la versión original, corrompia el save game.
    Recuerden que en 2003 ya estaban en el mercado GTA III, Shenmue 2, Zelda WW a las puertas...
    No es más que un grade juego en su momento pero que quedó para trás con el cambio generacional.
    Para 1998 si era una obra maestra, pero el mundo gira...    … Expand
  4. Inuyasha17
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    The best game in human history. 1st place in the world's best game.. 1st place in the history of eternal immortality Metascore.

    The game that made you realize that the only natural enemy that can surpass The Legend of Zelda is The Legend of Zelda. The only game in the history of mankind that surpasses 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild' is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
  5. Inuyasha1
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    인류 역사상 세계최고의 게임 1위.. ㄷㄷ 무너지지 않는 불멸의 메타스코어 역대 평점 1위 기록. 젤다의적은 젤다 뿐이라는걸 실감 시켜준 게임. 오로지 젤다 야숨을 능가하는 게임은 지구상에 젤다 시오뿐..
  6. Banglol
    Feb 17, 2021
    9
    Albeit it is not my favourite Zelda game (Liked WW and TP more,), this is still one of my favourite games of all time for sure.

    Master Quest could also be a fun adition for some but I honestly never given it a try.
  7. eeveegms
    Aug 7, 2020
    9
    It is a nice way to play tloz ocarina of time if you don´t have a n64, it also comes with the master quest mode, witch makes the ame even harder and challenging.
  8. edwardnintendo8
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    An amazing game with better graphics pal runs at 60hz which original didnt and master quest is amazing
  9. edwardnintendo
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    The definitive way to play ocarina of time and master quest is a great new addition to an amazing game
  10. DarrionVale
    Aug 15, 2019
    8
    My personal rating for " The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time / Master Quest " (GC): 8,3/10 - Great
    Gameplay: 9
    Video: 7
    Audio: 9
    Scope: 9
    Balance: 7
    Story: 7
  11. Pakon
    Jun 16, 2018
    10
    One of the best action games of all time and the first 3D Zelda game. Although the graphics are outdated they don't take away the fun and experience you get. Playing with the Gamecube controller is much more convenient than the N64.
  12. Erumbitarbo
    Feb 16, 2018
    8
    Look i love this game that i put in over 300 hours from N64 version alone. its a masterpiece, it still holds up to this date, and set up so many staples that future zelda games must have.....but its overyhyped. its a great game but it's really not the best game ever. don't get me wrong this game has some of the best gameplay, puzzle, and exploration designs out there but its been outdoneLook i love this game that i put in over 300 hours from N64 version alone. its a masterpiece, it still holds up to this date, and set up so many staples that future zelda games must have.....but its overyhyped. its a great game but it's really not the best game ever. don't get me wrong this game has some of the best gameplay, puzzle, and exploration designs out there but its been outdone by so many other zelda games, i recommend this game but a better zelda game to play would be majoras mask.… Expand
  13. GamecubeLover
    Jul 27, 2016
    10
    This game is a great port of the Nintendo 64 classic and the Master Quest is an amazing plus! This game doesn't get a 10/10 for some reasons. This game is perfect!
  14. Jackthebrit
    May 26, 2012
    10
    This game is great but not as good as everyone says it is probably due to the fact that I never grew up with this game and I started playing it in my teens. The game is really fun and the controls are solid and the graphics are pretty good for the time, but the game does not make me feel as excited as wind waker made me feel. The game is really good but not perfect, if I played this gameThis game is great but not as good as everyone says it is probably due to the fact that I never grew up with this game and I started playing it in my teens. The game is really fun and the controls are solid and the graphics are pretty good for the time, but the game does not make me feel as excited as wind waker made me feel. The game is really good but not perfect, if I played this game before any other 3d zelda games I would of probably gave this game a perfect rating as it would of felt new to me and not the familiar feeling I got while playing through it after I played every other 3d zelda game. 9.5/10 (metacritic will only let me give it a 9)… Expand
  15. darkmana
    Jan 31, 2011
    9
    Though Master quest really didn't change all that much from the original, what did change was often made the game more challenging and entertaining. The biggest thing for this game though is the fact that it's on the gamecube. I really never liked the shape and feel like the n64 controller and also traded in the system and all my games for it (horrible idea!) quite a few years back soThough Master quest really didn't change all that much from the original, what did change was often made the game more challenging and entertaining. The biggest thing for this game though is the fact that it's on the gamecube. I really never liked the shape and feel like the n64 controller and also traded in the system and all my games for it (horrible idea!) quite a few years back so being able to pop it in and play it so many years later is really refreshing. I would give this a 10, but even this game isn't perfect.… Expand
  16. mephist00
    Jul 3, 2006
    10
    Zelda - Ocarina of time is one of the best rpg's ever, i love it, beat it 4 times, and will beat it once again sometime soon, probably.
  17. Puffy
    Oct 21, 2005
    10
    Totally awesome... i notice a lot reviews that say o the graphics are bad ..... there not up todays standers...... but the graphics are not bad....people are acting like its got atari 2600 grahics..what is wrong with them.... i own a ps2 n i have played smackdowns to spidermans to final fantasys to new crashes... the only real diffence is the resloution.... the grahics are prettyTotally awesome... i notice a lot reviews that say o the graphics are bad ..... there not up todays standers...... but the graphics are not bad....people are acting like its got atari 2600 grahics..what is wrong with them.... i own a ps2 n i have played smackdowns to spidermans to final fantasys to new crashes... the only real diffence is the resloution.... the grahics are pretty simular... ps2 grahics is a lil better but not much...this game has good grahics.....nothin wrong with them at all ... the challages are diffent that is for sure........... the sound is pretty dencent sure the charcters dotn talk but look at super mario world advance i wish i could turn the voices off sure navis hay listen can be agravting sometimes but it coudl be worse ..... right now im playin my n64 version of the game its great.. i have to still say the forest temple is my favorite temple that temple shows a good deslplay of grahics. water temple is hard enuff on n64 i havent played it on the masters quest but lord help me that one is goin to be a challage no doubt......this game is the greatest of all time for free how can u go wrong .. iif u have to buy the master quest off ebay its worth it . i get it ...... any game cube owner will be plzed if u own the n64 verison like i do hay what do u got to lose . i jsut get it n play it . u can always trade it at gamestop.....… Expand
  18. SverreS.
    Sep 25, 2005
    10
    Extremely cool! Can't imagine how different the Master Quest could be, but it's almost like a whole new game... :D
  19. CheryllV.
    Aug 19, 2005
    10
    Its the best game i ever played! I loved it how the story was made and i never stopped playing it till when if finished the whole game!!!!
  20. JohnS.
    Mar 21, 2005
    10
    If you ask me this is my favorite game of all times! I just love the gameplay and the story just pulled me in. I original played this on the N64 and couldn't put it down. Trust me if you love Action/Adventure you won't want to miss this game!
  21. BraidenW.
    Oct 21, 2004
    10
    This game bloody rules!!!!
  22. RobertLeonE.III
    Sep 23, 2004
    10
    Aside from Ocarina of Time, Master Quest is proven to be a bit tougher than expected, but nonetheless, this game is challenging and AWESOME!!!
  23. MattT.
    Aug 12, 2004
    10
    I may be a little biased when I say this, because Ocarina of Time for N64 happens to be one of my favorite games ever, but this game rawks. If you never played OoT, you NEED to get your hands on this game now. The Master Quest version is another reason to play this game a 2nd time... Or for me, 20th time.
  24. SomeRandomer
    Aug 3, 2004
    9
    I've started master quest, just after being inspired to go back and finish the orignal (from spirit temple onwards.) To be honest I don't think it's necessarily that much harder. I mean it's noticably harder yes but not too much! Just done forest temple, can't remember it being TOO different. Most differences in temples are just things have been moved around, I've started master quest, just after being inspired to go back and finish the orignal (from spirit temple onwards.) To be honest I don't think it's necessarily that much harder. I mean it's noticably harder yes but not too much! Just done forest temple, can't remember it being TOO different. Most differences in temples are just things have been moved around, don't be scared to play it, you don't lose more hearts or anything. Only differences to overworld are more enemies in strange places like the ranch (keese flying round there) You also have to go back for some skulltula tokens with the boomerang. ANYWAY it's still great, sorry for lengthy rating but some people were saying it was VERY hard.… Expand
  25. BrettH.
    Aug 2, 2004
    10
    It rules!!!!!!!!!!
  26. TravisW.
    May 26, 2004
    10
    This is the best game ever! no excuse. no way to compete.
  27. NickF.
    May 25, 2004
    10
    This was the very first time i ever played zelda. it was tight.
  28. ShortyB.
    Apr 12, 2004
    10
    I really enjoyed the first zelda game, but i haven't gotten to try the Master Quest yet (but im looking forward to it, the harder the challenge the better the game)
  29. [Anonymous]
    Feb 13, 2004
    10
    This game is good. if you can't beat it then you don't understand the Zelda world.
  30. GreekBoyAndrew
    Dec 15, 2003
    9
    The original ocarina of time is outstanding. however doen't it get boring playing it over and over again! once you have played the original can you seriously be bothered to play the master quest! the master quest is 100 times as hard and is like a chore to complete! The games are not even on the market any more so why the hell are they on this list??!!
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Awards & Rankings

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#8 Best GameCube Game of 2003
8
#8 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2003
17
#17 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2003

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Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Nintendo Power
    100
    The story and game play are ever bit as interesting and compelling as they were when the game was originally released in 1998. [Mar 2003, p.134]
  2. GameBiz
    97
    It's the cream of the crop, it's the Halo, the GTA Vice City and the Half-Life 2 of Nintendo, and it's not to be missed.
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  3. Gamezilla!
    92
    Although "Wind Waker" could be a huge disappointment, Zelda: Ocarina of Time / Master's Quest won't be.
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