The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

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  1. lewischicken
    Feb 1, 2016
    10
    Its been nearly 18 years since this game came out and nothing has beaten this masterpiece only thing that comes close in my opinion is shadow of colossus
  2. gabro
    Apr 1, 2016
    10
    Starting by showcasing itself as an open-world experience followed by stunning tridimensional graphics, Ocarina of Time scores with excellence in every single aspect. At first, it's main storyline concept is surprisingly well-developed, a balanced mix of adventure and interaction splitted between quests and dungeons that brings an deeper, darker knowledge of the game's main shot. There's aStarting by showcasing itself as an open-world experience followed by stunning tridimensional graphics, Ocarina of Time scores with excellence in every single aspect. At first, it's main storyline concept is surprisingly well-developed, a balanced mix of adventure and interaction splitted between quests and dungeons that brings an deeper, darker knowledge of the game's main shot. There's a special concern on the characters' construction: all of them have personalities and, by being barely seen with expressionless faces, there is a plenty lot of them that have an inner connection with the story denouement.

    Although made by a mainly cliché story where the hero save the princess, there are countless special features that makes the game beyond primordial and original. There are also enjoyable, time-lengthy side quests which turn The Legend of Zelda in a potential replay: you could finish it five times and there would still be something yet to be unveiled. The soundtrack works at it's best to swap between a comfort zone and sadness, epic insanity moments thanks to it's awesomeness composition.

    In short, the final result is brilliantly delivered. It's touching. Emotional. Marvelous. An atemporal masterpiece. And - unquestionably - a must play.    … Expand
  3. VoxMare
    Mar 3, 2017
    9
    Мама и папа всех современных дарксоулсов, Одна из лучших игр в этом жанре и просто настоящая легенда игропрома.
    Серьезных недостатков два:
    1. Неудобная камера, которая буквально выводит из себя. 2. Устаревшая графика Но в остальном! Замечательная игра, которую я хочу посоветовать просто всем. Ее не описать словами, это приключение, которое каждый должен пережить сам -- иначе и не    Мама и папа всех современных дарксоулсов, Одна из лучших игр в этом жанре и просто настоящая легенда игропрома.
    Серьезных недостатков два:
    1. Неудобная камера, которая буквально выводит из себя.
    2. Устаревшая графика
    Но в остальном! Замечательная игра, которую я хочу посоветовать просто всем. Ее не описать словами, это приключение, которое каждый должен пережить сам -- иначе и не выйдет по достоинству оценить всю глубину этого шедевра.
    В 22 мб умещается геймплея больше, чем в 100-гиговых шлаках современной игроиндустрии.    … Expand
  4. AnthonyMark2016
    Feb 26, 2016
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is by far my all-time favourite game, It brings together the classic Zelda formula with a surprisingly expansive world to explore. This game was and still is an instant classic and there is no experience that matches it.
  5. yoshistar456
    Mar 15, 2016
    8
    This overrated game is considered by many to be one of the greatest games of all time, and the definitive Zelda game. While I don't agree, I do think this is the Nintendo 64 at it's best. Some aspects of this game haven't aged well, but it's still a pretty decent game. The plot, while not as great as say, Wind Waker or A Link to The Past, is good, The graphics are... okay, and theThis overrated game is considered by many to be one of the greatest games of all time, and the definitive Zelda game. While I don't agree, I do think this is the Nintendo 64 at it's best. Some aspects of this game haven't aged well, but it's still a pretty decent game. The plot, while not as great as say, Wind Waker or A Link to The Past, is good, The graphics are... okay, and the soundtrack is amazing. This game, just like Mario 64 set a lot of standards. ALOT. It jumped the franchise into the 3D world perfectly, and that's something amazing. This is a fantastic game, it's just not my favorite... Please don't crucify me.… Expand
  6. Blaxpupas
    Mar 18, 2016
    10
    I will just say something cause i know im a modern gamer but ill tell you this: I didn't know how a game could be before this N64 game arrived to my bedroom.
  7. AndrewLidor
    Apr 24, 2016
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time uma obra de arte o jogo consegue ser incrível em tudo, muito impressionante para sua época, ele merece mesmo o titulo de melhor joga da historia, ele é um jogo quase perfeito.
  8. Markkykung17
    May 8, 2016
    9
    Everything was great. This game was so excited and fun. But I don't like the save system. It's so annoying. that make my game have a long playthrough. I personality like link. But not with princess Zelda. She not like a princess. She to strong to be a girl
  9. DarthPlasma
    May 19, 2016
    10
    Absolutely agreeable as the best rated video game of all time. With it's intense graphics for its time, it's flawless. The only problem with it i say is the confusion on sometimes knowing where to go, but that doesn't factor into the game.
  10. NintendoNext
    May 11, 2016
    10
    This game has proven it's greatness by being referred to as the best game ever made. It is the very first 3D The Legend of Zelda game and was a step into the future for Zelda series and gaming in general. An amazing story complimented by great gameplay and a great musical score.Adventure awaits, if you haven't played this game yet, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
  11. KayVen17
    Jan 4, 2017
    9
    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?
    Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Mein persönlicher Score = 95/100
    Mein User Score = 9/10    … Expand
  12. Wander22
    Feb 17, 2019
    10
    Gameplay/Mechanics: 10
    Sound/Music: 10
    Graphics/Art: 10
    Story/Atmosphere: 10
    OVERALL: 10/10 The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a masterpiece. One of the greats.
  13. GamecubeLover
    Jul 3, 2016
    10
    Wow! This game has good story and great worlds. The graphics and controls make me surprise of how good they are. Well for the N64. This game aged 100% well. This is my 2nd favorite N64 game. But this game is perfect so no worries if it's not my favorite. I 101% recommend it to everyone. This game will totally keep you entertained.
  14. RSD4G
    Jun 22, 2016
    10
    Perfect game, amazing dungeons, the music is wonderful and the characters and main story is just legendary.
    Love playing this game over and over since I was 7 years old. I grew up with Link and the Ocarina of Time and grew very fond of the other Zelda games.

    A must for every true gamer.
  15. iamevilhomer
    Jul 23, 2016
    9
    No game is perfect so I can't give it a 10. Even though I want to give it a 10 more than I want to be a billionaire... Yeah... It's that much of a video game master piece....... This is a fact guys... This is as close to perfect as a game has ever gotten everrrr....

    I'm not even going to waste my time talking about why it's so great. The game speaks for itself. Just read all of the    No game is perfect so I can't give it a 10. Even though I want to give it a 10 more than I want to be a billionaire... Yeah... It's that much of a video game master piece....... This is a fact guys... This is as close to perfect as a game has ever gotten everrrr....

    I'm not even going to waste my time talking about why it's so great. The game speaks for itself. Just read all of the known critics reviews. I would just tell you the same stuff...

    The only haters are morons/crazy people. I don't mean to sound like a jerk but it's true. This game is THAT amazing. If you don't like it something is wrong with you. You might as well say you don't like bacon if you don't like Ocarina of time lol.

    It's the king. It's the goat. It's the Daniel day Lewis of gaming. It's the Jordan of gaming. It's the starry night of gaming. It's the Beatles of gaming. It's the Alexander the great of gaming. It's yeah yeah you get the idea...

    Play this game or forever not know what it is to be in video game heaven. Or better yet... Play the 3ds version. It's a little bit better in many ways particularly just because you don't have to pause the game to put on those iron boots lol. Plus being able to play probably the greatest thing ever made in gaming history to date on the go is a godsend.

    Of course the game isn't perfect as no game is... The water temple can be a bit frustrating which is understandable. Dang water level adjustments... Although Dark link is amazing so that kind of makes up for it... Also the game kind of takes a lot from link to the past and puts a 3d spin on it but hey... Lots of games are similar to lots of games. Big whoop. If you're going to kind of sort of copy a older game you might as well kind of sort of copy a good one like link to the past.    … Expand
  16. ptonyoliver
    Aug 1, 2016
    10
    It's impossible for humans to be perfect, let alone create something perfect, but among videogames, Ocarina of Time is the one title that gets closer to perfection. Claiming it is the best videogame of all time undoubtely falls into subjection, but no one can deny how it changed the world of electronic entertainment and the lives of millions of players around the world.
  17. digosimoesrosa
    Sep 24, 2019
    10
    This game changed my life, teaching me a lot of things like kindness, compassion, and courage. I've lost count amount times that finished it, and even today I know all secrets inside of this game. I preserve my N64 because of this game and I hope that my son could be the opportunity to play it.
  18. XxJoseManuelxX
    Aug 16, 2016
    8
    The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a action-adventure video game developed and published by Nintendo.

    + Revolutionary Gameplay
    + Great Link Adventure
    - Empty Overworld
    - Some Boring Puzzles
    - No Real Reason to Explore
  19. SimonD00
    Nov 8, 2017
    10
    I was really surprised by how much I enjoyed this game. It does take a while to get used to the controls at this day and age, and the game starts of a bit slow, resulting in me almost putting the game down but when the game gets going, it's impossible to put down, the story is better than most Zelda games and there is so much character in the world. The music is also just magnificent, soI was really surprised by how much I enjoyed this game. It does take a while to get used to the controls at this day and age, and the game starts of a bit slow, resulting in me almost putting the game down but when the game gets going, it's impossible to put down, the story is better than most Zelda games and there is so much character in the world. The music is also just magnificent, so there is no way I can't give this a 10/10… Expand
  20. dawcpa
    Sep 18, 2016
    9
    great game just a tad bit overrated. I wouldn't call it a masterpiece but a pretty darn good game. I honestly prefer majora's mask but this will be in many gamers hearts for years to come
  21. JacksStuff
    Oct 22, 2016
    10
    Keeping in mind that this is a 1998 game this is my review of Oot.

    Graphics - Amazing for its time. Like 10/10 graphics Story - The best to date Characters - Very interesting and feel very personal World - Extremely big for its time, very fun to explore Can be simply put : deserves #1 spot The graphics may not be its strong point anymore but the dialog, story, characters and the    Keeping in mind that this is a 1998 game this is my review of Oot.

    Graphics - Amazing for its time. Like 10/10 graphics
    Story - The best to date
    Characters - Very interesting and feel very personal
    World - Extremely big for its time, very fun to explore
    Can be simply put : deserves #1 spot
    The graphics may not be its strong point anymore but the dialog, story, characters and the world really makes you feel that you have an effect in it.    … Expand
  22. artificeprime
    Oct 31, 2017
    10
    A Masterpiece that has stood the test of time and even to this day remains one of the best games on the market. From the very opening moments of the game I got the feeling that Ocarina of Time was going to be something special. There are very few games that grab hold of your imagination from the very start and keep you immersed the whole way through. It is a stunning achievement on almostA Masterpiece that has stood the test of time and even to this day remains one of the best games on the market. From the very opening moments of the game I got the feeling that Ocarina of Time was going to be something special. There are very few games that grab hold of your imagination from the very start and keep you immersed the whole way through. It is a stunning achievement on almost every level and when you compare it with other games of its generation it is in a class of its own. In recent years I often hear people say that Ocarina of Time is overrated I can only assume that those people never played it at the time of its release. Is it still the best Zelda game in every way? No, of course it isn't it's nearly 20 years old. The fact that it is still the best in some ways though is a testament to just how amazing it was. It set the bar in so many levels. When it came out there was nothing like it. It is nearly a perfectly balanced game, that set the bar for all games that followed. I replayed all of the 3D Zelda games recently and it still easily ranks near the top.

    The Gameplay is good on almost every level. it is a nearly perfect blend of puzzle solving, exploration, combat and platforming. It also has a menu system that was genius for its time and made every item in your inventory easy to access. Certainly there are better menu systems in some of the new Zelda games but Ocarina of Time provided the general model that all those games built on. Combat is not the best but as you get more items it gets progressively deeper and actually requires more skill than the vast majority of similar games. While many of the boss battles are simple, each one requires a unique strategy that you need to learn through trial and error. Unlike many other games in the series there is very little repetition. There is a huge variety of puzzles and problem solving both in and out of dungeons. Another great thing about the puzzles is that as you progress further you need to use more of your items and skills together to solve. The game naturally trains you through the experience of your adventure, making progression very rewarding. The level of freedom in this game was simply amazing for its time and it took many years for it to be surpassed.

    While Zelda games have never been known for great story lines, Ocarina of Time is easily one of the best. Unlike past Zelda games, the character of Link actually grows up and that transition is handled brilliantly. When Link is a child he deals with problems in a naive way. When you play as a child you feel like a child in a world full of mysteries that you don't understand. When Link eventually grows up it becomes immediately apparent that things were not as simple as they originally seemed and you are forced to face the hard realities of the adult world. The story is still relatively simple but it is a simple story told extremely well with many great twists and turns. The game does an excellent job of betraying your expectations. It also builds on the lore of the Zelda universe in a meaningful way. Like most Zelda games the story takes a backseat to the gameplay but it still provides plenty of memorable plot points. It was well paced and kept me engaged from beginning to end.

    The world in Ocarina of Time is very small by modern standard but it felt massive for its time and due to its great design it still feels relatively large because of the sheer variety of locations. Each area has a very distinct feel and due to the pass of time each area changes dramatically. As you get more items you will also find yourself revisiting old areas and gaining access to them. Ocarina of Time has probably the best variety of dungeons in any Zelda game. Every single one feels unique and offers different highlights. There are 9 main dungeons 3 mini dungeons. Not only that but gaining access to each of the dungeons also requires some puzzle solving which makes it all the more rewarding. The sheer amount of areas and diversity of those areas insures that the game never gets repetitive. Not only are the environments well varied but as the game progresses you gain new ways to travel more efficiently which makes back tracking far easier. The game enables you to fast travel as soon as traversal starts to become a chore.

    The Visuals might not seem like anything special now but at the time they were amazing. Seriously look back at other games of that gen and try to find games that have aged better graphically.

    The Sound Design remains some of the best in any game. Not only is the music excellent it is used as a game mechanic in the most meaningful way I have seen in a game. It is without a doubt a masterpiece.

    Ocarina of TIme is objectively a great game, people don't have to like it but to deny its excellence is plain ignorance. It was a leap forward in many areas and changed the way games are viewed. It is well deserving its accolades.    … Expand
  23. Ishi123
    Oct 31, 2016
    10
    One of the best Zelda titles of all time, rated the highest for many, and it deserves the praise. There's a lot to love, here. I actually didn't play the game until I downloaded it on my Wii since I never owned an N64. By that time I was around 17 or so, just several years ago. Even for someone like me who's only playing it now, I can say the game was absolutely amazing. I may just be aOne of the best Zelda titles of all time, rated the highest for many, and it deserves the praise. There's a lot to love, here. I actually didn't play the game until I downloaded it on my Wii since I never owned an N64. By that time I was around 17 or so, just several years ago. Even for someone like me who's only playing it now, I can say the game was absolutely amazing. I may just be a jaded millennial, but I can definitely see why people loved this game so much. It really set the standard for what modern Zelda games are all about.

    It goes through the same motions as all the others, of course. Go into a dungeon, get an item, use it to beat the boss. It's the standard thing that all Zelda games do over and over, but I'm not knocking points off of it because it did this first. Even if it wasn't the first to do it, I'd probably still love the game just as much. The world feels huge despite its actually relatively small size, feeling much larger and livelier than many of the much bigger open world games that I've played. There's tons to do, and no matter how many times I play the thing, I never find myself becoming bored. The world is fun to explore, and the dungeons are very well designed, never being a completely linear experience, but never feeling like it just leaves you without any clue as to what to do. I love exploring and figuring out the dungeons in this game, they're absolutely some of the best parts of the game. Of course I hear the Water Temple was some legendary rite of passage to separate the boys from the men, but I never found that much trouble with it. It was more complex than others, sure, but the same rules applied. Just explore rooms you haven't been to, yet. It wasn't really that difficult for me, even if it had three separate and sprawling floors.

    Even as someone who jumped onto Ocarina of Time late, I can still feel the magic in this title. I fell in love with the game after the first dungeon, and I felt compelled to keep going through the story, exploring the dungeons and slaying the monsters, and the second half of the game feels even better than the first half when you're jumping back and forth through time. Shifting from child to adult form is the main selling point of this game, and it's used to solve puzzles and such things in certain sections of the game. Although only one dungeon really incorporates it completely, it can be used in exploration throughout the world, and it's always fun to come across something and experiment with time to see what works.

    This is my personal favorite Zelda title, though I haven't played all of them, but even so I don't think my opinion is controversial. This is definitely a masterpiece, and any shortcomings it may have are overshadowed by its overall amazing quality and the magical experience it provides, even after all the years after its initial release.    … Expand
  24. Aluk
    Feb 9, 2022
    10
    The best game in history, the best game in the saga, Perfect. I still play it on my N64
    El Mejor juego de la historia, el mejor juego de la saga, Perfecto. lo sigo jugando en mi N64
  25. Hypelastika
    Dec 5, 2016
    8
    little overrated but still one of the best Zelda games but still has problems like camera, and the pre rendered images look really bad, the mini games are awsome the ganon fight is awsome man !
  26. joakin015
    Dec 15, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best game ever, in his time the game haven´t comparation with others games. I hope a remake with Unreal 4 graphics and new areas for exploration..… Expand
  27. dannyalfonzo
    Mar 21, 2017
    9
    Good game, BRUTAL! I played it in 2017, in perspective to what I was playing in 1998, it was a top level in everything, I totally recommend it to all adventure game lovers.
  28. Zenpai
    Feb 12, 2017
    9
    Overrated. The overworld is boring at best and the story is drab and cliché (you are chosen one, go save princess). However, this game is primarily focused on the various dungeons and they are what make this game so enjoyable. Is it the best video game of all time? No. Is it the best in the series? No (that title would fall to the likes of Majora's Mask). Is it still loads of fun? Yes.Overrated. The overworld is boring at best and the story is drab and cliché (you are chosen one, go save princess). However, this game is primarily focused on the various dungeons and they are what make this game so enjoyable. Is it the best video game of all time? No. Is it the best in the series? No (that title would fall to the likes of Majora's Mask). Is it still loads of fun? Yes. Should you play this game? Absolutely, this game is one of the most iconic games in video game history.… Expand
  29. LiGhtBurn80
    Jan 17, 2017
    10
    juste le meilleur jeu de l'histoire rien a dire a par que si vous n'y avait pas joué vous avez raté un chef d'oeuvre des plus incroyable et palpitant avec une 3D énorme pour l’époque et un scénario devenu culte !
  30. weskergamer
    Jan 23, 2017
    10
    .......................................Simply, the best videogame ever made...........................................................................
  31. Byakuya
    Feb 18, 2017
    10
    One of the best games ever created and will always have a warm place in my heart. I remember when this was first released and was absolutely amazed and still it holds up today. Saying 10/10 doesn't give it enough justice.
  32. Matthew03
    Feb 21, 2017
    10
    Why play any other Zelda game? This is the best N64 and Link game ever made!!! The best graphics and the best story. Go play the game to understand how great OOT is.
  33. Andrey13
    Oct 23, 2017
    10
    It's fantastic, with a wonderful story and I love it :DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
  34. Sequencia
    Mar 2, 2017
    10
    The best of the best. I think we'll never see a game like this in our lives. It is like the wise says: ''Zelda is Zelda''. If there is a perfect game, it's called Zelda Ocarina of Time.
  35. Exorcist8166
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Ocarina of Time is a stunning masterpiece with amazing storytelling, visuals, and 3D gameplay that was clearly ahead of the time it was released. This is the prime example of a game done write, in an artistic and innovative standpoint.
  36. Crysawn
    Jul 27, 2021
    10
    This game is the best Zelda game to date, right behind Majora's Mask. The atmosphere, character personalities, the secret hidden holes underneath the random rocks, there's a mountain in the distance and you can climb up it, the music, and the different tunic colors. By far the best Zelda game, Breath of the Wild has nothing on Ocarina of Time. I also played this when it released in 1998This game is the best Zelda game to date, right behind Majora's Mask. The atmosphere, character personalities, the secret hidden holes underneath the random rocks, there's a mountain in the distance and you can climb up it, the music, and the different tunic colors. By far the best Zelda game, Breath of the Wild has nothing on Ocarina of Time. I also played this when it released in 1998 and my feelings for it haven't changed, you can call it nostalgia, rose colored glasses, have your fill on what you'd like to color my opinion. 10/10… Expand
  37. Rstiles7
    Apr 12, 2019
    9
    When Ocarina of Time first came out, it was the definition of a critically acclaimed video game. Everyone who played the game loved it and everything about it, so there was no denying that it was a masterpiece. And even today, the game holds up very well, as the game's pacing and dungeon design as some of the best the series has every seen. But, is it still a masterpiece?

    As far as the    When Ocarina of Time first came out, it was the definition of a critically acclaimed video game. Everyone who played the game loved it and everything about it, so there was no denying that it was a masterpiece. And even today, the game holds up very well, as the game's pacing and dungeon design as some of the best the series has every seen. But, is it still a masterpiece?

    As far as the positives within this game go, there are more than enough to mention. Possibly the best aspect of this game is its pacing, as there are extremely few moments that feel as though they drag on for longer than they need to and each dungeon (except one) is a very reasonable length. Speaking of the dungeons, they are very impressive for their time and hold up quite well today, with the highlights being the Forest, Fire, and Spirit Temples. Also, each dungeon feels unique in its own way through both its setting and its puzzles. Another great aspect of this game is the items, as the game gives you access to many interesting key items, including the hook shot, megaton hammer, mirror shield, and lens of truth, all of which make for some truly genius gameplay and puzzle design. Some of the other great aspects of this game include the its good narrative, memorable towns, great boss battles, and fun tutorial. There is simply no denying it, there is a lot to love about Ocarina of Time.

    Unfortunately, this game is not perfect, because there are several glaring flaws I cannot overlook. First of all, why is Hyrule Field so large and yet so empty? There is literally nothing to see or do within this area besides walk to your next destination, and it creates for a very boring time in the early sections of the game. I'm not saying Hyrule Field should be filled to brim with things to do, but considering how full of life Hyrule was in A Link to the Past, it feels very dull by comparison. Secondly, not all of the dungeons in this game are created equally, as there are two that I don't like, Dodongo's Cavern and Jabu-Jabu's Belly, as well as one I hate (I think you can guess which one). All three of these always kill my enjoyment each time I play through this game, as they are either straight up boring or frustrating in their design. The rest of the dungeons do (mostly) make up for these three, but I don't like playing through them. Finally, this game's narrative is quite inconsistent. What I mean by this is that, in the first half, the game's story fills you in on all kinds of interesting lore and constantly feeds into the next part of the game, but after collecting the master sword, the story pretty much ceases to exist until reaching the endgame. Its not that the narrative is bad in either section, honestly I'm fine with a Zelda game being light on the story, its just that there is a major lack of consistency here. Ocarina of Time may not be filled to the brim with problems, but the problems it does have are certainly noticeable.

    Based on everything I have said so far and like 4-5 playthroughs of experience, I can say that Ocarina of Time is without a doubt a masterpiece of its time. However, I do not believe the game is still a masterpiece today, as the issues I have mentioned simply hold the game back too much. But regardless, Ocarina of Time is an amazing experience, and one that I think every gamer should play at least once. It may not be the best Zelda game (though it is one of the best) but it was definitely a game that I thoroughly loved playing through.    … Expand
  38. jibaja
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    No tuve la oportunidad de jugarlo en su tiempo en una nintendo 64, hubiese quedado fascinado y un buen recuerdo de infancia. Pero gracias a los emuladores, me permitieron jugar esta maravillosa obra de arte, mas aún con las mejoras de hoy en día que se le puedan hacer.
  39. S4ngetsu
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    One of the best games ever made.
    Played it back in the old days and until now there is no other game that can surpass this masterpiece !
    Probably the new Breath of the Wild will be as good as this. Still, if i had to chose between both of them, i would take the old one =)
  40. manusax
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    for is is not as good as majora's mask, but its a perfect game. every temple y like magic, the sword.

    thank you nintendo, than you link, thank you zelda!!
  41. oxitran
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    What can I say, it was the gold standard in video games back when it released.
  42. Sega0087
    Mar 19, 2017
    10
    At that time, it has fit all the graphics, sound and game play.
    That really got everything out, what in the still drinstecke this console and
    you saw that too! And that's why he gets also a score of 10/10
  43. RyanJones4268
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    Nothing short of a masterpiece, there are few games that can compare to the ocarina of time and I don't think any game will ever be more decorated than this one is
  44. Akael
    Oct 31, 2017
    10
    Não existe e nem vai existir um jogo mais perfeito que esse Zelda.
    Quem teve a oportunidade de jogá-lo no tempo de seu lançamento, sabe a coisa maravilhosa que é
  45. ulisesrr
    Mar 19, 2017
    10
    Pure freaking magic, trolls can rage against the game as much as they want; when a discussion of the greatest game of all time comes up, Ocarina stands as king.
  46. rmbg
    Mar 24, 2017
    9
    Replayed OoT recently. It's amazing how the game can feel fresh, despite today's tech standards. This is, for me, the most optimized "Zelda Formula" experience, and I'm sure I'll replay this, again. And maybe again.
  47. LenkaMaster
    Mar 27, 2017
    10
    Hace poco pude jugar a este título. Me parece un gran juego con multitud de puzles y cosas que hacer. A pesar del tiempo que tiene y la fecha en la que salió, me parece un buen juego para jugar hoy en dia.
  48. Black60Dragon
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    There is a reason this game is currently the #1 highest rated game of all time. It is simply amazing, and easily one of my all time favorite games. Definitely worth a playthough if you've never played it.
  49. Tales19
    Jan 14, 2020
    10
    To the shock and awe of everyone on the internet; I think this game is good.

    For a more in-depth description of my thoughts on the game; while certain elements have aged rather poorly (such as the menu navigation), the overall feel of the game easily counteracts all the slight drawbacks found in games of this era. While I would ultimately recommend playing the remaster on the 3DS, I    To the shock and awe of everyone on the internet; I think this game is good.

    For a more in-depth description of my thoughts on the game; while certain elements have aged rather poorly (such as the menu navigation), the overall feel of the game easily counteracts all the slight drawbacks found in games of this era. While I would ultimately recommend playing the remaster on the 3DS, I think it's important to acknowledge just how much of a beloved and irreproachable good game this is.

    At the time of reading this, it's currently the highest rated game of all time here on metacritic. I don't think that's likely to change in the foreseeable future; and for good reason. No other game earns a 10/10 as easily as this does.    … Expand
  50. Diugo
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Comparing it to todays modern standards still a masterpiece in every possible aspect.
  51. mikath
    Feb 8, 2020
    10
    This game is something that every gamer should play, is a fantastic adventure, with a great story, thought provoking themes, characters, gameplay, dungeons and even more. No wonder every action or adventure game that came after oot reuse something from this game. Is masterclass of game designe and storytelling, with some pretty dark moments, and somethings that could easily came out from aThis game is something that every gamer should play, is a fantastic adventure, with a great story, thought provoking themes, characters, gameplay, dungeons and even more. No wonder every action or adventure game that came after oot reuse something from this game. Is masterclass of game designe and storytelling, with some pretty dark moments, and somethings that could easily came out from a horror game like silent hill.… Expand
  52. Kingboatl
    May 31, 2017
    10
    The best game ive ever played and ive played many games. Masterpiece. From start to finish i loved ever aspec of it sure by today's standards so people may not love it but for what it started and how it still impacts game almost 20 years later is a testament to its legacy.
  53. ashketchum
    Nov 24, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ocarina of Time is acclaimed to a level that few other titles are. Years after it's original release, it still holds up. Every quest, every village, every dungeon is an adventure in itself. Locations such as Lon Lon Ranch and Kakariko village are some of the most memorable in any video game; due to their distinct inhabitants, and memorable music. There are tedious sections, like the infamous Water Temple, and the escape from Gerudo Fortress, which do impede on the experience somewhat. Despite this, OoT remains an incredibly entertaining game, and one that will likely remain one as long as video games exist.… Expand
  54. MrTacoBob
    Sep 12, 2017
    9
    Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time is a great game don't get me wrong. But, it has a huge flaw. The camera angles and controls haven't aged well besides that Ocarina of Time is a fun adventure game for the Nintendo 64,
  55. Cesarhawk
    Jul 17, 2017
    10
    El mejor juego de todos los tiempos sólo superado por The Legend of Zelda Breath of The Wild.
    Una obra maestra que perdurará por los siglos de los siglos.
  56. Yukyon
    Dec 10, 2019
    10
    while it's a fact that it has not aged that well, Ocarina of Time has such a well written story, and an astonishing soundtrack that without a doubt makes it one of the best videogames of it's time
  57. TeranoSky
    Aug 4, 2017
    9
    Now, if you see my score you might be wondering why I didnt give it a ten. Well... this game is awesome don't get me wrong,but,it isn't flawless. For example,the game while having a large amount of content is extremely linear. Another thing is that,since the game is so linear once you've played trough it, you will most likely not play it again any time soon since aside from some trickyNow, if you see my score you might be wondering why I didnt give it a ten. Well... this game is awesome don't get me wrong,but,it isn't flawless. For example,the game while having a large amount of content is extremely linear. Another thing is that,since the game is so linear once you've played trough it, you will most likely not play it again any time soon since aside from some tricky side quests you will most likely have done pretty much everything. But even though it has some problems the game is a blast to play trough (save some boring sections) and since a normal playtrough can take months, by the time you finish you will most likely want to replay it! So do you get it? Yes, definitely. But keep in mind that even though the game is great its still a N64 game so dont expect 4k or HD.
    (Sorry if I misspelled some words, english isn't my first language.)    … Expand
  58. Rikze
    Aug 4, 2017
    10
    This is 100% the best game ever created! I used to play this as a kid all the time and i hope that Nintendo will make a remastered version for Nintendo Switch. 10/10 for sure
  59. Cjminecraftpro
    Aug 11, 2017
    10
    This game is amazing i love the dungeons, the controls are smooth do yourself a favor and download this game it is worth your time then stupid modern games like call of duty or GTA V Ocarina Of Time is better than them in every way.
  60. Bowsergirl133
    Aug 12, 2017
    10
    This game is amazing! Awesome story, lovable characters that will grow on you as you progress, AMAZING side quests, and the ocarina is an awesome instrument! Overall the game is a 10/10 for me!
  61. Charly2414
    Aug 19, 2017
    10
    Nintendo ha creado una obra maestra con esta joya del gaming, jugabilidad excelente y un género innovador para la epoca con graficos 3d. Simplemente perfecto. Un must-play para TODOS los gamers
  62. FireW0LF
    Aug 24, 2017
    10
    It's the greatest action RPG of all time. Iconic and memorable music, characters, landscapes and story make this epic tale of good and evil truly unforgettable.
  63. MrWildstar
    Nov 27, 2017
    10
    Ocarina of Time is perhaps my favorite game of all time. The story, characters, scenery, music, just everything is amazing. The first time I left the Kokiri forest and stepped out onto Hyrule field, and the amazing music started playing, I knew this game would be one of my favorites. This game is the closest to perfection as any game has ever come.
  64. Sebaxtrial17
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    El antes y después en los videojuegos, inventando la mecánica del target al enemigo que muchísimos videojuegos usan a día de hoy. Las cinemáticas tan bien dirigidas y ese mundo tan basto y vivo que en la época no existía nada igual. Ocarina of time podría ser perfectamente el padre del gaming actual.
  65. lPredator_Godl
    Oct 19, 2020
    10
    This and Majora's Mask are two of my all time favorite games. I like Majora's Mask slightly more, because of the overall tone of the game, but there's not a single bad thing I can say about either of them. I'm glad I got to grow up playing these N64 classics.
  66. RetroSabat
    Feb 15, 2018
    10
    The Best Game of my life, the best game of all time. A critic? Its a little easy, but the vast world, full of secrets and possibilities, was unmatched in its time.
  67. MarsCorialanus
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    Its easy to critiscize this game in this day and age, when others have had the good fortune to benefit from its trailblazing. Ocarina of Time was and is an experience you will not soon forget. It showed the player how these worlds could transcend just being a "game". This was the great epic fantasy of my childhood. Can't recommend it enough to those who for some reason have not played through it.
  68. Cor64
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    Que decir de esta maravilla que no se haya dicho ya, está en lo más alto del olimpo de los videojuegos 20 años después
    Yo no creo que ningún juego pueda superar lo que transmitió Ocarina of time en su día, esos gráficos esa banda sonora ese Hyrule ese sistema de combate con el Z-targeting... que el único punto malo que se le achaca siempre sea la no traducción a los principales idiomas    Que decir de esta maravilla que no se haya dicho ya, está en lo más alto del olimpo de los videojuegos 20 años después
    Yo no creo que ningún juego pueda superar lo que transmitió Ocarina of time en su día, esos gráficos esa banda sonora ese Hyrule ese sistema de combate con el Z-targeting... que el único punto malo que se le achaca siempre sea la no traducción a los principales idiomas dice mucho de este juego, por eso no cosechó la nota perfecta en varios análisis    … Expand
  69. Artyfonseca
    Feb 12, 2018
    10
    It is easily one of the greatest games of all time, I loved the games soundtrack especially Zelda's Lullaby and Lost Woods and Gerudo Valley, It had an amazing story, Amazing Locations, Great Gameplay, Great Graphics and Visuals, Memorable Characters, And It is the best game on the N64 and will still remain as one of the greatest games of all time
  70. mojodoodee
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    Playing this game is extremely fun. You get a sense of excitement every time you enter a dungeon, and the special items in every dungeon are extremely rewarding. You get a sense of achievement every time you do any puzzle. The story line is also pretty good. Not to mention the side quests, perfect for completionists.
  71. Ripsnorta
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    The cream of the crop on N64. Miles ahead of its time a must play game for every gamer!
  72. ZeruDen64
    Dec 4, 2017
    10
    When video games comes to my mind, there's one thing that shows up and stays on my mind even after conversation ends, and it's Ocarina of Time. Over 20 years playing video games, and I feel like no experience merged its contents better than this game did back then and do right now. This is one of the few games that for me deserves the once-per-year replay title. You may find betterWhen video games comes to my mind, there's one thing that shows up and stays on my mind even after conversation ends, and it's Ocarina of Time. Over 20 years playing video games, and I feel like no experience merged its contents better than this game did back then and do right now. This is one of the few games that for me deserves the once-per-year replay title. You may find better soundtracks, better stories, better mechanics or characters in other games, but I'm pretty sure you wont find a better way to mix them up. Sometimes it's not the ingredients you use, but the way you cook them, and this one is just like the best meal you could ever ask for. Perfection flavored meal.… Expand
  73. Gringonights
    May 12, 2018
    10
    Just the BEST game of history. Everything is almost perfect. This game is insane
  74. damaso7
    Feb 18, 2018
    9
    El único motivo por el que este juego no tiene mis 10 es porque la historia no acabó de convencerme.
  75. anakin4321
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    best game ever so lucky i played it when i was young....havent play since then so nice game...
  76. xXGamerzXx
    Apr 3, 2018
    9
    Honestly I think this game is overrated , but it's a great game nonetheless
  77. XWhiteWO1fX
    Jan 22, 2018
    9
    Iconic, Memorable, and a game changer to the series. If you haven't played OoT yet I highly suggest it!
    Only downside is the lack of a nonlinear storyline and adventure after the game.
    Any questions or concerns please write. Enjoy your day!
  78. bear00766
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is definitely the greatest game of all time. Story is awesome, the graphics for the 90s makes you feel in the game
  79. thathomestuck
    Feb 2, 2018
    10
    Wow, dieses Spiel ist das Beste, was ich je gespielt habe, so viele Dinge zu tun, wie zu erforschen und die Geschichte ist einfach fantastisch
  80. dragonborn45
    May 23, 2018
    10
    what can i say that has not been said this is the greatest game of all time its a masterpiece
  81. AngelECM
    Mar 2, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Videojuego que marco un antes y un despues en la industria de los videojuevos. El videojuego que mas me marco como jugador, sin dudas una obra maestra.… Expand
  82. neill1212
    Mar 3, 2018
    10
    Simply the best, my all time favourite game. From an era where you had to figure it out for yourself.
  83. AKthaBeast
    Mar 19, 2018
    10
    Arguably the best game of ALL TIME. Even to the point where this game still stands as a great game today.
  84. Samo3000
    Mar 29, 2018
    10
    My 3rd favorite zelda game. So my 4th favorite game off all time. It's great.
  85. ThiagoMoura
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo fantástico, sem dúvidas o melhor jogo já feito de todos os tempos.... Já finalizei várias vezes!… Expand
  86. MrSurlyf
    Apr 9, 2018
    10
    This game is another word for perfection. I have been playing The Legend of Zelda since my childhood and can only say that this game is by far the best one ever. The game play, the graphics (1998), the story, just everything perfect.

    | 10 | - graphics
    | 10 | - story
    | 10 | - game play
    | 10 | - nostalgia
  87. BSimonetta1
    May 9, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hyrule is a barren wasteland and there is nothing to do in it. No online multiplayer. Navi is a little annoying piece of garbage and I was happy when she left. You get Epona way too late, being a child without her is too tedious. Saria was also annoying. Overworld progression is way too obtuse. Who would think to feed a fish to Jabu-Jabu or play Saria's song to Darunia? And the Song of Storms on that tree for the golden skulltula? Half of the game makes no sense. Every other 3D Zelda is leagues better than this game.
    Perfect game 10/10    … Expand
  88. Blackstand7
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    La perfección se manifestó en este juego de 1998 , nada más que agregar ...es sublime
  89. alessio9431
    May 4, 2018
    10
    The most beautiful game ever created in absolute. Wonderful story, perfect game play. Dungeons made by artwork. The game perfectly mixes action, adventure and logic, creating a union that is so perfect that you never get bored. Very current graphics, even if 20 years have passed, and fluid. Lots of hours of play to complete it 100% contain a frame that since I was little has made me moveThe most beautiful game ever created in absolute. Wonderful story, perfect game play. Dungeons made by artwork. The game perfectly mixes action, adventure and logic, creating a union that is so perfect that you never get bored. Very current graphics, even if 20 years have passed, and fluid. Lots of hours of play to complete it 100% contain a frame that since I was little has made me move and entertain.… Expand
  90. nunakos
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    Best. Game. Ever. All else has been said. I've played it twice on the N64 and the 3DS. I also have the gamecube version. It still makes me happy just to walk around this Hyrule every now and then, It has the best soudtrack ever in a videogame, and the gameplay still holds to this day. Even if it is a bit dated. A game i would make my kids play! For now I make my nephew play it and he's 7Best. Game. Ever. All else has been said. I've played it twice on the N64 and the 3DS. I also have the gamecube version. It still makes me happy just to walk around this Hyrule every now and then, It has the best soudtrack ever in a videogame, and the gameplay still holds to this day. Even if it is a bit dated. A game i would make my kids play! For now I make my nephew play it and he's 7 and he loves it. In a limited way because he doesn't understand what's going on.The game is in english because Nintendo doesn't really bother in translating games to portuguese. Nintendo makes great games, but Nintendo sucks...… Expand
  91. JoskeTeccion
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    Gracias es este vídeo juego ha servido de inspiración a grandes títulos de la actualidad, desde su dificultad, historia, banda sonora este juego es una obra maestra que toda persona debería de disfrutar e unir comunidades en vez de fomentar el fanatismo a una marca o franquicia ya que muchas marcas como Sony o Microsoft se han guiado o han tomado referencias a este juego.
  92. MXALFRED94
    May 2, 2018
    10
    Obra perfecta, para su tiempo, totalmente increíble, pocos juegos logran que sientas que hiciste algo realmente heroico, satisfacción total.
  93. Jconker
    May 8, 2018
    9
    The developers did an achievement by making every single character have a roll even if most of them aren't deep characters. Despite with almost no voice acting the story is showed by text like the previous entry in the series and with the use of body expression or even a little bit of face expression does help the story. The story is your usual save the princess with a few problems inThe developers did an achievement by making every single character have a roll even if most of them aren't deep characters. Despite with almost no voice acting the story is showed by text like the previous entry in the series and with the use of body expression or even a little bit of face expression does help the story. The story is your usual save the princess with a few problems in narrative along the way. The character models look blo-cky while others look amazing especially the bosses. The draw distance is a huge improvement over Body Harvest the game that came out a mere two months earlier. The scope of the game may not be bigger than Body Harvest but it sure is more detailed. The mix of puzzle solving in the dungeons with a tight sword combat system helps the game to be more fun. You can only jump automatically but it barely gives a problem while also the camera is better than Super Mario 64 overall by staying behind the silent protagonist then the camera does zoom in to much, when you lock on an enemy. Not letting you see the edges of a cliff for example, another small problem is since you don't have a horse at first you will be walking a lot in which might bother a few players but not a real flaw. The Soundtrack is fantastic and still holds up even today also the game adds items to collect, rewards, secret areas, power ups, magic, the use of an arrow in first person view and it truly shows the effort being put in the game when you see the enemy being variant that makes the world even more alive. The reason I don't consider this game a total masterpiece is because of the water temple making you use the menu way too many times for just changing your boots and that you need to go back to a shop if you don't have any arrows for example making you spend more time than it should. Even on some platforms it does feel like you are waiting a bit but overall this game is amazing it deserves to be loved.… Expand
  94. Hobaongoc2005
    May 15, 2018
    10
    I love ocarina of time, the characters are so cute and the plot is so gripping
  95. RubikPinkiePie
    May 19, 2018
    10
    10/10 you must play ocarina of time if you play videogames, Oot it's the inspiration for other game programmers and one of the best games of the history
  96. mr123
    May 21, 2018
    9
    This game in my opinion is one of the best n64 games. It has a great story, epic bosses and a lengthy story. I had wind Waker as my first Zelda but beat this one twice before I beat that one. And that is saying something. But I wish the combat was a bit more fleshed out. But other than that I LOVE THIS GAME!!! So I give it a 9.4/10
  97. BABYTARTUS
    Jul 11, 2018
    10
    This game is really fun because u have two ages in the game and there is a whole lot of puzzles and lots of adventuring to do so i gave it 10/10
  98. jhollis977
    Apr 21, 2020
    10
    If you can't accept this as the greatest video game of all time, or at least in the top 5, you should stop playing video games and pick up a new hobby.
  99. LordSonLohan
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    A fun game, with an impeccable soundtrack, the game is so good that it leaves a void after being completed.
  100. Beeshu
    Dec 19, 2022
    10
    Ocarina of Time is probably the most perfect Zelda game that is ever going to exist, and one of the best games ever made. It's a flawless adventure game that takes you on a legendary journey through an amazing fantasy world that has been masterfully built despite all the limitations of the system at the time. A game way ahead of its time and still worth playing and replaying to this day.
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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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