The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

 Nintendo 64
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  1. CAH9t
    Sep 23, 2018
    10
    I would really like to write to post tonnes of MB to demonstrate the greatness of OOT. It's just simply pointless. The game laid all the foundations for the best representatives of 3D adventure, open-world and action genres. I'm astounded, that things I deemed modern and thought-through in top games of today, were all created under one title 20 -- years -- ago!!!
  2. BrettSiebenhaar
    Jun 1, 2018
    10
    Ocarina of Time and Breath of the Wild are the best Zelda games ever!!! This was one of the best games on the N64, there is no denying that. Everything about this game was amazing. 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
  3. adixodx
    May 27, 2018
    10
    This was my first Zelda game. I played it in 2018 because i finally wanted to try out this franchise. And it convinced me completely. The game has got a story that informs you about everything exactlly with very interesting details so you know what's going on, even as an casual. The story is just so addictive. I just wanted to play and to play, to explore the world and learn the story. TheThis was my first Zelda game. I played it in 2018 because i finally wanted to try out this franchise. And it convinced me completely. The game has got a story that informs you about everything exactlly with very interesting details so you know what's going on, even as an casual. The story is just so addictive. I just wanted to play and to play, to explore the world and learn the story. The dungeons are the main atraction. Their design is awesome and everyone has got other things. Sometimes you have to find the way to a dungeon through a desert, sometimes you must find an item as a child to master the dungeon as an adult and many, many more. This game is fascinating with his secrets, his rich details and amazing gameplay. This is why this game was never boring to me. I could play it many times without saying some day: I'm fiinished, i've done all in this game,. There is nothing more to find."
    Some boss fights were very fresh and amazing while playing the game, just like for example Phantom Ganon, Twinrova or even Ganondorf.
    But there where also boring bosses with only one scheme and easy to kill like Bongo Bongo or Morpha.
    I would also like to get more story after collecting the three Holy Stones. It looked like: do the dungeons, get the amulets and we'll se what happens. It would be nice if there would be more story and side missions between the later dungeons.

    All in all The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is an amazing game. You just have to play it. Great story, awesome world with uncountable secrets and phenomenal gameplay. Maybe it would be even better for me if i had played it in 1998, when it was realeased.

    PLAY IT

    9,7

    adixodx    … Expand
  4. enosarneiro
    Jun 8, 2018
    10
    No words to describe. Honor mention for the entire history and easter eggs. Truly amazing
  5. MrGreenBanana
    Sep 12, 2018
    8
    This is what people call the greatest video game ever made. Truly, it isn't. Is it a bad game, though? Not even close. I would call it good, but not perfect. The story, characters, and dungeons are all timeless classics that are still talked about today. However, I can't say the same for the music and bosses. Yes, the majority of Ocarina of Time's soundtrack is very good, and top tier forThis is what people call the greatest video game ever made. Truly, it isn't. Is it a bad game, though? Not even close. I would call it good, but not perfect. The story, characters, and dungeons are all timeless classics that are still talked about today. However, I can't say the same for the music and bosses. Yes, the majority of Ocarina of Time's soundtrack is very good, and top tier for something out of 1998, it doesn't have many songs worth listening to multiple times, at least to me. And the bosses... Well, sorry to say it, but Twinrova, Ganondorf, and Ganon were really the only ones I liked. Overall, Ocarina of Time is worthy of the title "classic", but is quite overrated.… Expand
  6. quasiprofound
    Jun 23, 2018
    10
    This has been my favorite game since I played it for the first time. The music is amazing, the gameplay is immersive and varied, there are great puzzles and many side quests... there's good reason why this is consistently rated among the best games every made.
  7. RiseOfTheFlutes
    Jul 21, 2018
    10
    This is the most broken game i have ever played...In A Good Way, I Speedrun This S***. Great game, Great story, Still my favorite out of all the Zelda games. Amazing Soundtrack, Gameplay Mechanics are old but gold! Graphics are Old, but who cares. Awesome Title!
  8. Superred
    Aug 25, 2018
    8
    I do think this is a nice game. Best of all time though? No, I don't think this is the absolute best game of all time.
  9. 6oni
    Oct 19, 2018
    9
    +TIVE
    green greed s real when money grow n d trees wiz coloured reupies *o*
    musik
    it feels magic
    kawai ocarina wiz clever use
    -TIVE
    som points f d story wz nintendo princeses
    som dungeons mmh X(
    listen!
    wnt mor items 4 nt get bored
    protagonists n villain
  10. StoiaAlex
    Jan 9, 2019
    10
    After about 20 year I still think about this game from time to time: that's how amazing it was; it just imprints in you and forever influences the way you relate to games and stories
  11. nintendo-sekta
    Nov 1, 2018
    10
    Игра идеальна. В ней хороши: храмы, головоломки, музыка прекрасна, боссы трудны но музыка после победы идеальна, основной квест и дополнительные хороши.
  12. TimothyrReviews
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    The game is clearly a masterpiece.It's an old game which has a lot of great gameplay and story.Controls are great and everything is personal one of my favourite game ever.For that old game it's really the best
    Almost everygame of zelda is incredible and beautiful design.The people wo didn't like it clearly didn't play the game or they were just to dumb to see a masterpiece and for all    The game is clearly a masterpiece.It's an old game which has a lot of great gameplay and story.Controls are great and everything is personal one of my favourite game ever.For that old game it's really the best
    Almost everygame of zelda is incredible and beautiful design.The people wo didn't like it clearly didn't play the game or they were just to dumb to see a masterpiece and for all people who think the game is outdated and has bad graphics.JUST STOP it was year 1998 and if your would iive in that age you would tottaly agree that this game rocks.    … Expand
  13. vic_90
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    In it's twentieth anniversary, It still is the best gaming experience I ever had with a game, maybe BOTW came close to that sense of exploration, but this is the peak of video game art. The game excels in everything it tries to achieve gameplay, design, music, etc. You could write dozens of books about why it is so good, but it's better to experience the game by yourself.
  14. PenguinZach
    Dec 1, 2018
    10
    Definitely the greatest game of all time. It's a must play for anyone who likes the Zelda games, and even to those who don't
  15. StarKey14928
    Dec 8, 2018
    10
    This is by far my favorite game ever, I have grown up with this game my whole life. This game was and is such a large part of my life and as much as I would love to say this game is perfect, there are three things i wish I could change in this game. First I wish there were more side missions. Yes there are quite a few already in the game, but I feel like if they would have added more itThis is by far my favorite game ever, I have grown up with this game my whole life. This game was and is such a large part of my life and as much as I would love to say this game is perfect, there are three things i wish I could change in this game. First I wish there were more side missions. Yes there are quite a few already in the game, but I feel like if they would have added more it could have made this game feel even more realistic and adventurous. Maybe if they would have added that expansion they intended to add with the N64 it would have fixed this issue. Second I think I can speak for everyone when I say having the option to skip through discussions with Kaepora Gaebora would make this game less aggravating. I know some people may argue saying that even though it's annoying this is one of the things in the game that help you experience these different emotions, which is one of the reasons why this game so great. All I have to say is they could have at least made his discussions shorter and sty on topic. Last but not least the fact that the game ends once you defeat Gannon Dorf is so disappointing to me. Now before you jump out lashing at me, let me say I do have mixed feelings about it. The ending to me is the most satisfying and least satisfying part of the game. You spend countless hours going around trying to find all of the little hidden secrets the game holds, getting to know all of the people who live in the game and when it comes time for you to defeat the evil within it, it justs ends. Maybe this is what makes this game so desirable, because it makes you want to take your time adventuring and once you defeat the game you get to start all over so you can try an find things you may have missed the time before. However, I would like to know what happens after you win. Does link and Zelda get together? How is the world now that Gannon Dorf is gone? Has a different evil come to threaten the peace? This game leaves you with so many questions and sadly not to may answers.

    I would love to see nintendo come out with a remastered version in HD for the switch. I first thought that a remastered version would possibly ruin the game but seeing the HD Unreal Engine 4 screenplays online has totally changed my mind. I currently don't own a switch but if they do decide to release a remastered version of this game I will totally go out and buy one.    … Expand
  16. SebastianGoVi
    Dec 8, 2018
    10
    A pesar de que muchos lo nieguen este es y sera por siempre, el mejor zelda de la franquicia.
    Simplemente tiene de todo, excelente ambientacion, soundtrack, historia, etc y a pesar de los años vale la pena jugarlo
  17. Lasemanz
    Dec 18, 2018
    10
    Legendary game that will never be forgotten, true masterpiece on the N64, only those who lived it at the time will know what it was to come from the 2D A Link to the Past on the SNES and dive into this 3D perfection, Music, Graphics, Narrative, Puzzles, Action, the birth of Z-Target, best game of all time from every point you take to analyze...
  18. CalebTV
    Dec 21, 2018
    8
    This is the most overrated game of all time. It isn't the best zelda game, nor the best n64 game. However, it is a classic. It was a great adventure with a fun creative story. I loved most of the dungeons, but the world was bland. Hyrule field and death mountain were empty. But even though this is only an 8- you need to play this game. If you play the 3ds version then the water templeThis is the most overrated game of all time. It isn't the best zelda game, nor the best n64 game. However, it is a classic. It was a great adventure with a fun creative story. I loved most of the dungeons, but the world was bland. Hyrule field and death mountain were empty. But even though this is only an 8- you need to play this game. If you play the 3ds version then the water temple isn't annoying, you can map the boots to a button.… Expand
  19. manuelmb97
    Jan 2, 2019
    9
    Best game ever, simply one of the greatest masterpieces of the media, period.
  20. TJ_of_Carolina
    Jan 10, 2019
    8
    The gameplay is a bit dated and there is no shame in keeping a walkthrough up for dungeons, which is a necessity. Time traveling to change aspects of the future is interesting. The 3DS remake doesn't change much other than graphics and the map feature could have been improved. These reviews here are saying stuff like "If you see a negative review they are just trolls/hate zelda" but that'sThe gameplay is a bit dated and there is no shame in keeping a walkthrough up for dungeons, which is a necessity. Time traveling to change aspects of the future is interesting. The 3DS remake doesn't change much other than graphics and the map feature could have been improved. These reviews here are saying stuff like "If you see a negative review they are just trolls/hate zelda" but that's not true. It's a decades old game that was revolutionary at the time but newer games have improved on it's formula to the point where OOT is outdated, it didn't age as gracefully as Super Mario 64, another early 3D game. Navi isn't as annoying as her reputation makes her seem but she does tell you a lot of obvious stuff and repeats herself a lot. Like for example, saying there's something up with Death Mountain and you should check it out when you're already at Death Mountain. Majora's Mask is a better game overall… Expand
  21. Siul19
    Jan 14, 2019
    10
    It's Zelda, probalbly the best videogame franchise out there, and this is Ocarina Of Time, the best game ever created? i dont know A link to the past is probably as good, obviously a 10/10 this game is a masterpiece, is the game thta defined my childhood, is the game that everyone should play at least 1 time
  22. Slowbust
    Jan 17, 2019
    10
    So many years ago i've played OOT and years ago i've played OOT 3d and now and for ever I can say OOT is defenetly the bes Zelda game ever made. It's a masterpiece. It's a revolution. It's Ocarina of Time.
  23. zamsis123
    Jan 19, 2019
    10
    An incredible game, one of the finest of the series. The plot is generic and predictable. But the intricacy and gameplay make up for it.
  24. Eskie64
    Jun 4, 2019
    8
    Pretty good game but with little problems like lack of voice acting and simple battle system. But this game is still great. Amazing music, dungeons, huge open world for that time. To get full experience I recommend play this game on 3DS.
  25. Nost7
    May 24, 2019
    10
    옛날이나 지금이나 젤다의 전설은 무한 자유도이기에 그래픽을 불문하고 좋은 점수를 주는 수 밖에
  26. Rahbhab
    May 23, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece through and through. This isn’t just a game, it’s the purest form of art.
  27. venomofduty
    May 14, 2019
    8
    This game is very good there is only one problem every time you do something it triggers a cutseene solve a puzzle cutseene. Enemies appear cutseene. YOU SNEEZE? CUTSEENE. all that aside this is a god like game
  28. Wi76
    May 17, 2019
    10
    Epic game for the time !!!, very captivating and mysterious story, a dreamy air where this game clarifies a lot, excellent gameplay excellent weapons system and all this constitutes in the pluzzes where they are many difficult, but many good!, Outside a world open full of things to do in hyule walking on his epona, a work of art!.
  29. Superredspace
    May 19, 2019
    10
    An amazing game that needs to be played to be believed.Everything about this game is awesome. The characters and story are all fun and cool.
  30. Namel
    Jun 4, 2019
    10
    This is the best Zelda ever!
    i dont wanna say like: "OMG..ocarina of time is the beeuehswst" no this is lame.
    I just wanna say you to play the game and see what you think. I always give this game a 10 out of 10! goodbye...its dangerous to go    This is the best Zelda ever!
    i dont wanna say like: "OMG..ocarina of time is the beeuehswst" no this is lame.
    I just wanna say you to play the game and see what you think.
    I always give this game a 10 out of 10!
    goodbye...its dangerous to go alone....................................................................................................................................................................................................

    ...........OKEY    … Expand
  31. Moustick31
    Jun 6, 2019
    10
    This game is good in all point of vue ! The is for me the best game ever made !
    I'm really a fan of this game
  32. Nintendoper
    Jul 1, 2019
    10
    What can I say besides masta piece the building blocks of all Zelda games of not adventure games in general
  33. frechoficial
    Jul 5, 2019
    10
    The best game ever created, impeccable soundtrack, I played at the launch and until today I see myself playing this incredible work. Thank you Nintendo.
  34. Manifoldboss67
    Jul 17, 2019
    10
    The Legend of zelda OOT was a revolution to the gaming industry, and you most likely, if reading this are just skimming through the reviews, so i could go on and on about the positives of the game, but you should, honestly play the game for yourself, because the ONLY reason you shouldn't is because you may not own the system (Nintendo 64) but i got one JUST to play this game for like $20The Legend of zelda OOT was a revolution to the gaming industry, and you most likely, if reading this are just skimming through the reviews, so i could go on and on about the positives of the game, but you should, honestly play the game for yourself, because the ONLY reason you shouldn't is because you may not own the system (Nintendo 64) but i got one JUST to play this game for like $20 and to be honest, the game is worth it, it is the type of game where, once it ends you don't know what to do with yourself in your free time.… Expand
  35. alexbudke
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Ocarina of Time is the best video game that I have played in my lifetime. This "open world" game was ahead of its time. The story telling of this is second to none, and this game has one of the more memorable soundtracks. Combine that with the boss battles and "dungeons" this is my perfect 10/10 game.
  36. yjy664
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    this game is a masterpiece by all means anyone who loves games needs to play this masterpiece at least once
  37. drdvcs
    Feb 27, 2021
    10
    One of the greatest games I've ever played and definitely the one that made The Legend of Zelda one of the greatest saga in the industry.
  38. JoseofCatarina
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    When I played this game as a kid, I thought it was the greatest game of all time. 20 years later, after playing it and beating it for like the tenth time, I KNOW it's the greatest game of all time. When compared to all the other 3D games that were coming out at the time, it's fair to say this game was way ahead of it's time. Everything from the atmosphere, to the music, makes for aWhen I played this game as a kid, I thought it was the greatest game of all time. 20 years later, after playing it and beating it for like the tenth time, I KNOW it's the greatest game of all time. When compared to all the other 3D games that were coming out at the time, it's fair to say this game was way ahead of it's time. Everything from the atmosphere, to the music, makes for a perfect gameplay experience. A true and timeless masterpiece.… Expand
  39. Killua-zoldick
    Nov 7, 2019
    10
    Obra maestra, sencillamente el mejor juego de la historia y el Pilar fundamental de varios juegos hoy dia
  40. serkanak
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Bu oyun herkesin oynaması gereken bir oyun. Oyunda yapılan şeyler o kadar etkileyici ki hayran oluyorsunuz. Oyunun her yerinde o özenmişliği hissediyorsunuz.
  41. Sexa
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    El juego es muy extenso y cuenta con niveles y gráficos muy buenos, el mejor juego
  42. Benjones1234
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    Just a masterpiece in gaming a pleasure to play hands down. A must play for anyone!
  43. DruiidR
    May 6, 2020
    10
    It might not have the best graphics or biggest map, but ocarina is overflowing with creative ideas, unique characters and style. This game is not just fun or a good timevkiller like a lot of modern AAA games, it is clever, deep, interesting, imaginative and magical. If you never played this game you should give it a go right now.
  44. cofjunior
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Todo apreciador de jogos deve jogar essa obra prima. Jogo fantástico em todos os aspectos.
  45. sex69
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    It's fun, but this game. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a game that has had a huge impact on human history. Thousands of children have grown up playing this game, and millions of people are still making games from this game's ideas. Like the father of the gaming world.
  46. Kris9308
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    This is the only game that you can play over and over and never get tired of it.
  47. Gbap
    Feb 28, 2021
    10
    This game is incredible, is the best game in history. Tloz is delicious. just incredible
  48. 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..
  49. LAOCGT
    Sep 17, 2020
    10
    The beat game ever released. Can get tired of playing it. Even playing after 20 years of its release is still awesome
  50. Urukay
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    Ocarina of Time is the best game I have ever played and winner of the game awards in 1998. The reason that I am doing this paragraph. The best game in the world (I am not joking) there is a site called metacritic, in this site games are voting and the voters are gamers and game companies. Ocarina of time is the winner of this voting. It's like Nintendo did a wonderful job on this game.Ocarina of Time is the best game I have ever played and winner of the game awards in 1998. The reason that I am doing this paragraph. The best game in the world (I am not joking) there is a site called metacritic, in this site games are voting and the voters are gamers and game companies. Ocarina of time is the winner of this voting. It's like Nintendo did a wonderful job on this game.

    First of all, the music is excellent. Absolutely perfect, no further explanation. There is so much music for every case and they are going to fit in the mood perfectly. Koji Kondo did a great job.

    I think the Nintendo team created the puzzles incredibly clever. Sometimes you need to think for 10-20 minutes to beat the puzzle. After finishing the puzzle, you say how I couldn't think that.

    Enemy variary is enough, combat is good and boss battles are perfect, not so hard or not easy. NPCs(non player characters) are great for those years.

    And the open world there are so many places that you can interact with people in the open world.You can ride a horse or you can join in the slingshot throwing competition or you can explore. You can make any of these situations.What ever you do you will be rewarded in any way.    … Expand
  51. Monksman15
    Mar 30, 2021
    9
    The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time is an excellent Zelda game and a revolutionary title in the history of this medium. Just about every praise people have given this game since its debut in 1998 is well deserved. It has well designed dungeons, memorable music, a grand sense of adventure. However, this game is not perfect. It was made in an era before right-stick camera control was aThe Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time is an excellent Zelda game and a revolutionary title in the history of this medium. Just about every praise people have given this game since its debut in 1998 is well deserved. It has well designed dungeons, memorable music, a grand sense of adventure. However, this game is not perfect. It was made in an era before right-stick camera control was a thing, and as such, if you are accustomed to newer games, it may be a bit clunky for you. Moreover, while the world is truly vast and wide-open, the central field area where you will be doing most of your travelling is unfortunately not very interesting. It has atmosphere, but there's almost nothing to do. The game also lacks a certain amount of character and personality that future Zelda games have like Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword. That being said, this is still a game worth playing. It is very well designed and immensely satisfying by the end. Please play this game if you haven't.… Expand
  52. Not_DCX
    Feb 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 10/10 A MUST PLAY GAME
    this game has changed my life. it's the best game i played.
    if you don't like it then that's because of the water temple    … Expand
  53. emmcmanus
    Feb 26, 2021
    10
    amazing game with an amazing story. I really cant explain how much I love this game but I wish I could go back in time and play it for the first time again.
  54. cezarj59
    Feb 28, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um jogo nostalgico, com uma jogabilidade incrivel, aquele jogo que vc vira a noite jogando.… Expand
  55. TonyCarbine
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    Don’t just love it becuase it is the first 3D Legend Of Zelda, Love it becuase it sets the standard of a true Role Playing Game. From It’s timeless soundtrack to it’s innovative mechanics, to it’s great story and fun gameplay, it is very replayable and really did deserve the 3DS remaster. I have an origional cartrige (origional fire temple theme and all) and played it on N64 my whole life.Don’t just love it becuase it is the first 3D Legend Of Zelda, Love it becuase it sets the standard of a true Role Playing Game. From It’s timeless soundtrack to it’s innovative mechanics, to it’s great story and fun gameplay, it is very replayable and really did deserve the 3DS remaster. I have an origional cartrige (origional fire temple theme and all) and played it on N64 my whole life. Now, I play and enjoy many games regardless of popularity, genre, or age. I make a point to not have a singular favorite game, but if I did, this would most likely be it. And I am even saying that in a world with Ray Tracing capable graphics cards and high-end technology. Maybe I am crazy, but this is a true RPG worthy of your time.… Expand
  56. Bohemoth
    Mar 14, 2021
    10
    Best Game Ever!

    Nothing like it, and I very much doubt there ever will be!
  57. wingZero21
    Mar 14, 2021
    10
    One of the best games of all time it cannot be denied. The game was one of the first games to transition across to 3D and was the first Zelda 3D title.

    The game world is really well crafted and each area feels unique in its own right. The gameplay with the Z targeting system was an innovation at the time and it still holds up really well today. The music is iconic and you can    One of the best games of all time it cannot be denied. The game was one of the first games to transition across to 3D and was the first Zelda 3D title.

    The game world is really well crafted and each area feels unique in its own right.

    The gameplay with the Z targeting system was an innovation at the time and it still holds up really well today.

    The music is iconic and you can still remember it even after all these years!

    There is plenty of content with the various dungeons and upgrade paths and side quests. The game progresses in a nice fashion and gives you a sense of becoming stronger as you go forward through the game.

    All in all, there is very little to complain about with the game. Another great Nintendo game!    … Expand
  58. Mathias17
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    When it comes to games that transcend generations, this video game is perhaps one of the clearest possible examples. A 1998 game that to this day is valued as the best video game in history. Why?. Starting with the story, this is a game with a more than incredible Story and that captured the attention of the players from the first moment. Another strong point is its soundtrack, it hasWhen it comes to games that transcend generations, this video game is perhaps one of the clearest possible examples. A 1998 game that to this day is valued as the best video game in history. Why?. Starting with the story, this is a game with a more than incredible Story and that captured the attention of the players from the first moment. Another strong point is its soundtrack, it has emblematic songs that accompany the game in a very good way. Another factor to consider is the graphics, since they have aged quite well as well as the game mechanics. Mechanics that until today (2021) have been used in different games of the saga and also in other incredible games like Dark Souls. I recommend this Zelda to anyone who has not given the opportunity to try it, games with the level of greatness and nostalgia like this are very few.… Expand
  59. Disasttri
    Mar 22, 2021
    10
    TItled "Most influential game ever", and for good reason. This game's soundtrack is amazing, the world is beautiful and interesting, the bosses are (apart from Morpha and Dodongo) challenging, the mechanics are innovative, the dungeons have great puzzles and themes, and it made the Zelda formula to the best it can get. Even though there are slight annoyances for me, like the reward forTItled "Most influential game ever", and for good reason. This game's soundtrack is amazing, the world is beautiful and interesting, the bosses are (apart from Morpha and Dodongo) challenging, the mechanics are innovative, the dungeons have great puzzles and themes, and it made the Zelda formula to the best it can get. Even though there are slight annoyances for me, like the reward for killing all the Skulltulas being just a golden rupee, the text speed being obnoxiously slow, and there not being much content apart from the main quest, this is a masterpiece everyone should play.… Expand
  60. Danzig77
    Mar 23, 2021
    10
    Simply the best game ever, awesome tragic story, unbelievable gameplay, introduces many aspects that games today use like the Z-targeting, you love all the characters, the game is mystic for a game made in 1998 its just perfect. You definitely cant skip playing this game
  61. Ratjunful
    Mar 24, 2021
    10
    This game is absolutely magic. If you played the game, I'm sure you understand what I mean.
  62. PapaShronk
    Mar 25, 2021
    10
    first of all i have no nostalgic connection to this game other than gerudo valley theme being in smash. i just beat the game and no wonder its the highest ratted game ever. its not the best 3d zelda game but it was the first one and set in stone the zelda formula. 9.8 out of 10
  63. Eikyy
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    the best game of all time, just amzing on all senses, history, songs, gameplay.
  64. Kamerdeep1
    Apr 10, 2021
    10
    This must be best game out ever in my life. I am going to be 35 in May. Puzzles are cool and hard. Story line is cool. Other reason like this game get all items to use. Music good. If Someone ask if should went buy this game say yes.
  65. almadrigal
    Apr 11, 2021
    10
    Very Good. Best game of All time. The areas to explore in this game are quite fascinating. Multiple Dungeons and the world feels like it’s lived in. 10/10 OMG Nintendo.
  66. NavcraftYT
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    Un buen juego aunque breath of the wild parezca mejor es un juego muy nostálgico y nos brindó lo más genial en su tiempo yo no lo jugué cuando salió porque yo no nací en esos tiempos pero e probado y disfrutado de este juegazo en emulador y espero una versión mejor que en la 3ds que de seguro la compro
  67. Demonio10
    May 21, 2021
    10
    El que le da 0 es porque no lo ha jugado nunca, uno de los mejores juegos de toda la historia.. hasta que le supero su hermano mayor breath of the wild.
  68. Savitar21007
    May 3, 2021
    10
    The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time is a phenomenal title that used the limited technology of the Nintendo 64 to make possibly the most successful and well-known game ever. It's combat system, z-targeting, and world are some of the best you'll see in any game.
  69. bananabrainok
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    Greatest game of all time.

    Ahead of its time.. Influenced so many games that came after it.
  70. Patedus
    Mar 16, 2022
    9
    Most people say this is the best game of all time, it's certainly not my favorite game but I wouldn't disagree.
  71. Mutlaq
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Good Game best game forever I am like it because more ideaes and its very very very legend game
  72. DarkwingSchmuck
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Still one of the very best Zelda titles to this day, Ocarina of Time brought the franchise into 3D in glorious fashion. While it uses the tried-and-true blueprint established by its masterful predecessor, A Link to the Past, it reinvents combat in a satisfying way and utilizes its addition dimension to great effect.
  73. DarthRevan4
    Mar 25, 2022
    9
    The only reason it's not a 10 is that certain elements have aged, which you'd expect for a 24-year-old game. One of the most important games in the history of games.
  74. MetalLiquido
    May 4, 2022
    10
    Marcou minha infância, e realmente é um dos melhores jogos de todos os tempos!
  75. GDsReviews
    May 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ocarina of Time launched the Zelda series into 3D and set a bar for video game excellence that has stood the test of time to this day. This game is the video game equivalent of The Godfather movie it is that excellent and brilliant. Like The Godfather, it did not just make waves, it made a tsunami still being felt today.

    When I booted it up and saw the title screen for the first time, I realized immediately that Ocarina of Time would be absolutely historic before I even started playing it. When I started playing it, the game completely blew me away with its excellence, and kept topping itself over and over again all the way to the end. After beating it for the first time, the feeling I had at that moment was to replay the whole game from start to finish all over again. The key to this game’s greatness and timelessness is its story. It is so solid, that most movies have worse plots than this game. The plot of Ocarina of Time was clearly intended for it to be the keystone game of the Zelda series for everything that came before and after it, well before Nintendo came out the official Zelda timeline. When Nintendo came out with the official timeline, Ocarina of Time was placed as the keystone game of the series in it.

    The rest of the game is just as solid as the story. The soundtrack is an all-time great, The villain in Ganondorf is extremely intelligent akin to a real life dictator, despite being mostly third person felt first person in immersion, and has easily some of the most powerful women warriors and leaders in all of fiction; topped off by a princess in Zelda that disguises herself as a reclusive warrior boy called Sheik for 7 years, and is never a damsel in distress. As I have grown over the years, it is that latter I have the greatest respect for in this game because it is still extremely rare. While Zelda/Sheik is the most notable woman warrior and leader in Ocarina of Time, there are many other powerful woman warriors and leaders in this game as well. Princess Zelda literally gets trained to be a warrior by her caretaker in a warrior woman in Impa. There is also a strong willed but bratty Zora princess and sage in Ruto, your forest friend and later sage in Saria, and a tribe that consists of nothing but powerful women warrior of color in the Gerudo. One of them in Nabooru gains the courage to defy her evil leaders in Kome, Kotake, and Ganondorf, and pays the price for it only to be revealed as a sage.

    This Gerudo tribe portion is by far the weakest point in Ocarina of Time. I have massive respect for the Gerudo tribe being powerful women of color, but the way you defeat them I recoiled in racist disgust. You have to stun them by taking pot shots with arrows, and it was exacerbated by Link being white, blond, and blue eyed. Despite this cringing way of winning over the Gerudo, the game still shows extremely powerfully how their own leaders in Kome, Kotake, and Ganondorf abandoned and betrayed them, with Nabooru proving to be the only Gerudo Leader with a moral compass to care and believe in her own people. This racial factor also led me to conclude that Princess Zelda is only member of the Hyrulian Royal Family with a moral compass because she is the only one not imperiously detached from the rest of the kingdom, and saw it all as Sheik. (An extremely rare occasion where the material redeemed itself by the masterful and perfect execution of the story around the Geurdo Tribe, Nabooru, Kome, Kotake, and Ganondorf.)

    As for Ganondorf abandoning and betraying his own people, you can just see him lose all shreds of his remaining morality as the story progresses. He wanted to better his fellow Gerudo when seizing the royal throne, but in that timeless phrase “power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely,” he unleashes a seven-year long reign of terror. By the end of the game, he becomes an isolated out of control dictator seeking more and more power in a complete loss of morality, and completely abandons his own tribe. Ganondorf in Ocarina of Time reminds me vividly of real-life dictator Idi Amin of Uganda. They both seized power in a similar way in a coup, and unleashed a reign of terror and destruction of similar length that ended with them being forcefully removed. (Ganondorf 7 years and Idi Amin 8 years)

    Despite its racial flaws, Ocarina of Time remains a masterpiece of a game that has and will be remembered for decades to come as one of the greatest games of all time. You simply will not see all of video gaming, never mind Nintendo and Zelda until you play Ocarina of Time.    … Expand
  76. Pokemandeluxe
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    the people rating this game a 0 will absolutely hate any game that isnt a fortnite
  77. 1barney
    Apr 24, 2023
    10
    masterpiece, the mecanics can be seen on modern games, this is revolutionary for the game industry.
  78. RefinedInsights
    Jul 30, 2023
    10
    The Unparalleled Classic: A Review of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
    Can there be such a thing as absolute perfection? If there is, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time epitomizes it in the gaming world. Released in 1998, this game set the bar impossibly high, forever transforming our perceptions of what games could be. This monumental achievement transitioned us from the    The Unparalleled Classic: A Review of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
    Can there be such a thing as absolute perfection? If there is, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time epitomizes it in the gaming world. Released in 1998, this game set the bar impossibly high, forever transforming our perceptions of what games could be. This monumental achievement transitioned us from the conventional 2D animations to a universe where games not only paralleled our world but transcended it.

    The plot is the heart and soul of Ocarina of Time. Its storyline is a zenith in the Zelda franchise that, even in 2023, remains unsurpassed. Apologies to Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom devotees, but Ocarina of Time simply plays in a league of its own.

    The game weaves a narrative that is as simple as it is complex, gracefully juggling themes rooted in Shinto, restoration of natural order, the inexorable passage of time, and the bitter necessities of premature adulthood. It tells a profound coming-of-age tale of a young boy thrust into adulthood to combat an evil only conquerable by an adult. This saga outshines any other coming-of-age story in existence.

    Ocarina of Time also stands as an exceptional example of 'showing' rather than 'telling'. In contrast to the contemporary norm of feeding audiences beliefs, this game brilliantly showcases scenarios that allow players to formulate their own understanding. It’s a testament to the game’s integrity, a quality significantly lacking in many contemporary games and movies. Ocarina of Time upholds integrity in its purest form, a trait that adds to the game's unique allure.

    The auditory experience of the game is nothing short of magical. Each soundtrack is a masterpiece, acting as the perfect companion to the narrative, painting an immersive atmosphere that bridges the divide between imagination and reality. From the enchanting melody of the Kokiri Forest, the haunting echoes of the Shadow Temple, to the inspiring tunes of Hyrule Field, the music score brings each scene alive with an intensity that is simply extraordinary.

    To say that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is legendary would be an understatement. For decades since its release, no game, even within its own franchise, has been able to replicate the magic that Ocarina of Time so effortlessly captured. It's a lightning-in-a-bottle phenomenon that holds a unique, untouchable position in gaming history.

    I can't urge you enough to play this game if you haven't yet. It's more than just an entertaining pastime; it's a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that transcends the traditional boundaries of video gaming. Gift it to someone, or better still, play it with your children. Words, even as glowing as these, do scant justice to the magnificence of Ocarina of Time. It truly is a game that must be experienced to be appreciated.    … Expand
  79. CouldBeYourName
    Jul 1, 2023
    10
    Probably one of the best games to ever come out.
    The world, story, gameplay, dungeons, puzzles.. just insanely well done.
    They really were ahead of their time.
  80. Jonnybravo222
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    An amazing classic game. One of my personal all time favorite games. This game was the foundation for many Zelda games to come in the future until the formula was change by breath of the wild. Still a highly recommended game till this day and will forever be one of the greats in gaming history.
  81. Satori_rogue
    Aug 2, 2023
    10
    Best game of all history. Realistic, memorable characters, the best OST I’ve listened to of all videogames I’ve played in my life. Storytelling is fantastic, credible and well put. The creation of atmosphere is something that only MM could improve. Simply put: a masterpiece. Totk falls short in every point given on this review. I hope new Zelda games use less of a fortnite formula and getBest game of all history. Realistic, memorable characters, the best OST I’ve listened to of all videogames I’ve played in my life. Storytelling is fantastic, credible and well put. The creation of atmosphere is something that only MM could improve. Simply put: a masterpiece. Totk falls short in every point given on this review. I hope new Zelda games use less of a fortnite formula and get back to the essence of the saga.… Expand
  82. PedroLamar
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece completa, simplesmente o melhor jogo já produzido, pode se passar decadas mas continua sempre divertido e é como se fosse a primeira vez
  83. BenH.
    Oct 9, 2004
    10
    Funny.. all the votes seem to be either 10 or 0... 10 being the people who have tried the game. the 0's coming from the people who have either not really tried to play it... have no patience, or in my own opinion... are all mindless dribbling retards and the sort of game they enjoy is mindless spinnning and jumping with no point at all.. in other words crash bandicoot. I hope one day Funny.. all the votes seem to be either 10 or 0... 10 being the people who have tried the game. the 0's coming from the people who have either not really tried to play it... have no patience, or in my own opinion... are all mindless dribbling retards and the sort of game they enjoy is mindless spinnning and jumping with no point at all.. in other words crash bandicoot. I hope one day they all are enlightened and realize what a true game is really made of.. Nintendo You are 5 times better at creating games then any of those other slip slop slap console game makers. PERFECTION!!… Expand
  84. Alex
    Feb 23, 2004
    10
    The sweetest experience you can get from a videogame. It is truly a game with character, spirit - it draws you in it and does not lets down nowhere. I still play it on the classic N64 and suprises me each time! Maybe its bigest achievement is that generates to you unexpected feelings while other videogames-the most-extort it to you. What to say!! Zelda OoT is top notch in every aspect.
  85. TJWaston
    Feb 3, 2004
    10
    This game is so well made with the best plot I have yet to see in any other game. By far the best game ever. If you have not played it jus try it. It is a masterpiece that pushed the limits of the Nintendo 64. No game comes close to the freedom and how unique this game is.
  86. RobertC.
    Mar 12, 2004
    10
    What else can I say...this truly is one of the greatest games of all time...if not THE greatest. It's an absolute masterpiece in each and every way. Nothing at that time was within light years of what this game brought to not only game, but ART in general. This game will probably remain the blueprint of ALL games to come.
  87. James
    Mar 19, 2004
    10
    Best game ever like john b sad i was sad when it ended but i have played it over and over, windwinder is not as good, no game is.
  88. CHIKENANCHIPS
    Aug 16, 2004
    10
    Easily the best game i have ever played in my life. it was the first game i played on my n64, and did not at all disappoint. babs go and bum ur final fantasy while i play this great piece of art.
  89. PaulO.
    Aug 3, 2004
    10
    A true classic. The controls are so smooth, they almost feel natural. Even in today's world of Grand Theft Auto-style city scapes, the world is large and engaging, and there are always new items to find and quests to complete. Every gamer owes it to themselve to play this at one point; It's a masterpiece of the video game world.
  90. LinkT.
    Aug 7, 2004
    10
    Absolutely stunning!!!
  91. CloudStrife
    Feb 17, 2005
    10
    I Think that James F. is much more boring from Zelda and since he says that the game brings nothing to the genre figure out what kind of games he plays. Warren B. says that is bad and too hard. If this is toot hard for you go and play Crash to have fun cause this is much more serious game. Xhet S. if you want to see hradcore go and buy a porno movie cause this game is just a mastepiece I Think that James F. is much more boring from Zelda and since he says that the game brings nothing to the genre figure out what kind of games he plays. Warren B. says that is bad and too hard. If this is toot hard for you go and play Crash to have fun cause this is much more serious game. Xhet S. if you want to see hradcore go and buy a porno movie cause this game is just a mastepiece and i think that you are the one who stinks amongs with your ORCS! Bob the game is not the worst creation but you are the worst player and you cannot be objctive to your rating. Finally Shlim N. you say is not that Good as they say. remember that is a game of 1998 and is much better from other games and if you compare Zelda with soccer games and stuff like that you are a moron!… Expand
  92. J.Hell
    Feb 5, 2005
    10
    The only reason this game (or any zelda game) might obtain some bad reviews is because it actually makes you think. Apparently some people have problems with that.
  93. YzarcY.
    Apr 2, 2005
    10
    This is the best game of the history. the best game of all. the best game i'have ever played. THE BEST!!
  94. JoseA.
    May 25, 2005
    10
    Zelda es el mejor juego de todos los tiempos digan lo que digan, es la aventura mejor contada con la magia mitologica que hace de esté un juego perfecto para los amantes de la epoca medieval. de lo unico que me arrepiento es de dejarselo a un amigo para luego no verlo mas, aunque se me pone los pelos de punta de la emocion al ver imagenes de este gran juego y lo mas que deseo es queZelda es el mejor juego de todos los tiempos digan lo que digan, es la aventura mejor contada con la magia mitologica que hace de esté un juego perfecto para los amantes de la epoca medieval. de lo unico que me arrepiento es de dejarselo a un amigo para luego no verlo mas, aunque se me pone los pelos de punta de la emocion al ver imagenes de este gran juego y lo mas que deseo es que el proximo este ya a la venta el segundo de gamecube THE WIND WAKER 2.… Expand
  95. YourMama
    Jun 29, 2005
    10
    This game was so awesome that it rocked my socks. I aM In LoVe with this gam3. it is my numb3r one favorite.
  96. Jordan
    Jun 7, 2005
    10
    Best game i have ever played! a classic.
  97. VjN.
    Nov 20, 2006
    10
    Simply the best thing that ever happend to gaming. Good on ya nintendo!
  98. LinkZ.
    Oct 14, 2006
    10
    This is the best game ever! It has a large world, great graphics, ( some ) hard puzzles and it brought, like all Zelda games, something new in the Zelda series and in the gaming world.
  99. BrianC.
    Oct 24, 2006
    10
    I first played this game when it originally came out, and frankly i was amazed, i was instantly hooked, the story and world is so immersive that you'll find yourself waking up and playing for what seems like only a few hours, only to find it's time to go to sleep again... just a few months ago i went out and bought an N64 and this game again, someone had mentioned it in I first played this game when it originally came out, and frankly i was amazed, i was instantly hooked, the story and world is so immersive that you'll find yourself waking up and playing for what seems like only a few hours, only to find it's time to go to sleep again... just a few months ago i went out and bought an N64 and this game again, someone had mentioned it in conversation, i started thinking about it, started craving it, it was like i was getting home sick or something... i have halflife 2, quake 4, doom 3, all the latest games on a computer with a x1900xt gfx card so they all look amazing, but it's all taken a back seat, i'm too busy reliving old memories to use it... god I'd forgotten how much I love this game.… Expand
  100. JasonB.
    Oct 30, 2006
    10
    A lot of people who have started playing games just around when Xbox came out say that anything made before the year 200 is crap. Just because they didn't have 360 graphics or that it's not as good as Halo 2. Even though Halo 2 is ridiculously addictive, it's not nearly as amazing as OoT. I even first finished this game after I beat Wind Waker, and since I know it came out A lot of people who have started playing games just around when Xbox came out say that anything made before the year 200 is crap. Just because they didn't have 360 graphics or that it's not as good as Halo 2. Even though Halo 2 is ridiculously addictive, it's not nearly as amazing as OoT. I even first finished this game after I beat Wind Waker, and since I know it came out in 1998, even I can say that for a great game that was released 8 years ago must have been something. I've played it a few times on my N64, but getting the Master Quest version for my Gamecube left me breathless. It is the Original Zelda, and the Best game ever. If you disagree with this, you either have not played it, think gameplay is worthless compared to graphics (which is bull), or you just have bad taste. This is not a matter of opinion, this is a fact: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is the single greatest game in the history of all gaming.… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. My Gamer
    Mar 24, 2016
    94
    The player will be drawn into the Zelda fantasy world from the moment the opening sequence bursts onto the screen, and the game won't let go-not even after finishing the quest.
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  2. Happy Puppy
    Mar 24, 2016
    90
    Realism is one of the major reasons this title is so amazing. After playing for a while it feels as though you have actually been to Hyrule.
  3. Gaming Age
    Mar 24, 2016
    95
    Featuring unparalleled 3D environments, a deep and involved quest, brilliant and intuitive play controls, and a well-developed cinematic quality that enhances rather than overwhelms the whole game experience, Miyamoto's latest soon-to-be-classic title deserves to be played by each and every person who might deign to consider themselves a fan of great games.
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