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. 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!
  2. 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
  3. 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 Although the graphics are outdated they don't take away the fun and experience you get.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.
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. joadson
    Jul 1, 2022
    10
    As always being a masterpiece now it has a more difficult and exciting version
  7. 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.
  8. 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..
  9. Gweidion
    Aug 25, 2003
    6
    I can't really rate this game. I can only rate the original from the N64 which I thought was a dull never ending pain. I didn't even get close to finishing it. Neither did my kids and that is saying something if they don't get close.
  10. DaveF.
    Mar 10, 2003
    0
    This is one of the worst games ever.
  11. 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
  12. BennettR.
    Aug 4, 2003
    9
    Great!
  13. Aaron
    Aug 21, 2003
    10
    Master quest is kool I like it as much as I liked ocarina of time.
  14. LaneM.
    Mar 1, 2003
    10
    Comments by critics that the graphics "show their age" are unfair, considering how ahead of their time those same graphics were in 1998. Would that more game developers focused on how fun a game is rather than its graphical detail.
  15. NiJones
    Apr 20, 2003
    10
    Ocarina of time was a masterful game on the N64, and now with the improved graphics and the addition of the harder Master Quest, gamers will be given a new challenge. I thought I would have no problems with whizzing through the dungeons, but now the puzzles are harder. The graphics are crisper, and its putting the classic back onto a smoother handling console for new and old gamers alike Ocarina of time was a masterful game on the N64, and now with the improved graphics and the addition of the harder Master Quest, gamers will be given a new challenge. I thought I would have no problems with whizzing through the dungeons, but now the puzzles are harder. The graphics are crisper, and its putting the classic back onto a smoother handling console for new and old gamers alike to enjoy. … Expand
  16. ZiggyStardust
    Apr 5, 2003
    10
    I got rid of my n64 ocarina cart. this is definitely a nice freebie, especially if you haven't already played it. and for people who already played ocarina, we get the master quest. it's not as different as i was expecting but still nice.
  17. ErroneousSmith
    May 9, 2003
    10
    Probably the best game in the world.
  18. FrancisC.
    Jun 20, 2003
    10
    Undescribable! Utterly outstanding! If I could I would rate it 11/10. Impossible? I remember to this day the first time I played it and I fell in love with the Zelda Series. Immediately the beauty of the music, the fantasy of Hyrule, the adventures of Link. They did many things to me, but the best thing is that...I believe!
  19. DragonLord
    Jul 3, 2003
    10
    The graphics dont matter. if you would play zelda 1, you will still like it. not because of the graphics but because of the game itself. the gameplay is the thing that matters!
  20. [Anonymous]
    Feb 13, 2004
    10
    This game is good. if you can't beat it then you don't understand the Zelda world.
  21. Rycku
    Mar 14, 2003
    10
    The Space World demo of Link and Gandoff was put off. But Nintendo has anounced that the will being using that program of Link and Gandoff in Space World after Wind Waker!!! Actually there is two Zeldas coming out for the GC!! One is going to use the Adult look (from Space Word using the same program) and the other one will be cel shaded. Probly at E3 you'll here more about it.
  22. JoeB.
    Mar 18, 2003
    10
    What game of yesteryear can honestly claim to stand the test of time and a generation later still be among the finest games available today?
  23. JRR.
    Mar 24, 2003
    10
    It was the most exciting games ever that ever came out out of all the zelda games!!!!!
  24. Spiner
    Mar 5, 2003
    10
    Zelda is the best game and always will be. I was freakn out when I heard that Ocarina of Time was coming out for the GC. I was going to buy a N64 just to play this game again. there is no price to high for this game that I would pay. Comparing this to Halo: Halo 2.5, Zelda 10. Comparing this to GTA: GTA 3.2, Zelda 10. The point is Zelda rocks all games.
  25. THeimminent26
    Mar 6, 2003
    9
    I guess this game is a classic. One thing I think is funny is this is my 2nd to least favorite in the series and its considered the most revolutionary one of the bunch but whatever. Considering you get this pretty much free that makes it better. They were great then and they are still good now I just wish they changed more in the master quest. ..........Listen to Apt.26...................
  26. KeithM.
    Jun 19, 2003
    10
    Pete Graphics can easily be outmatched by game play Ocarina of Time Was Procliamed the BEST video game ever so if u dont trust me trust the crtics this is a must have For ANYONE who plays video games even if u think the Zelda seris is complete crap.
  27. KeenanM.
    Jul 20, 2003
    10
    Ocarina of time game toatally ROCKS!!!!('cept mq, wich sucks and my rating for it is:...0/10!!!!!!!!!)
  28. TimH.
    Sep 28, 2003
    9
    Love, love LOVE! the game, but is it fair that a game that is essentially unavailable for most games be ranked so high on Metacritic? I mean its an N64 port, and is a great game, but if it isn't being marketed to the public should it really be on this list?
  29. NickF.
    May 25, 2004
    10
    This was the very first time i ever played zelda. it was tight.
  30. 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.
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#8 Best GameCube Game of 2003
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#8 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2003
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#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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