The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

 Nintendo 64
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  1. ExterminatorOG
    May 5, 2022
    10
    Es un juego increíble ya a pasado más de 20 años y cada vez que lo juego me divierto un montón. Ojalá Nintendo saque otro Rimake. La verdad muy recomendable.
  2. Fantasymaker
    May 8, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is an awesome adventure, and at the same time not boring and not repetitive. This is great and worth for playing even 24 years later (now)… Expand
  3. Pizarrator
    Nov 4, 2022
    10
    UNA OBRA MAESTRA!!! y que quede bien claro. Este juego dejó el listón muy alto. Cualquiera que lo haya jugado tendrá la misma sensación.
  4. eduhBRPS5
    Mar 27, 2023
    10
    So many years have passed and still everyone wish for a remake, if it happens it will raise bars again, and mark time as another masterpiece
  5. ThatCat54
    May 25, 2022
    10
    One of the greatest Zelda games of all time! Managed to take a great series to the next level with the 3rd dimension. Absolutely amazing!
  6. Tampasco
    Dec 13, 2022
    10
    Just the best game of the world, after 24 years, I continue playing this game and is soo cool
    Nota Final: 10
  7. 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
  8. Nitode
    Jun 7, 2022
    10
    Was 12 years old when it released. Loved it ever since. Perfect game in so many ways. Thank you for this game in my childhood.
  9. 3N50
    Jun 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This video game is more than just action adventure. This game to me represents a feeling, an atmosphere. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time shows of life from childhood to adulthood like no other game does, in the most subtle way possible.

    Going into this game, I had high expectations. I've heard many claims that this is the best Zelda game of all time, or even the best video game to have ever come out. After finishing Ocarina of Time, I can tell why people like this game so much.

    I think that this game was designed to be special and revolutionary. One of my favorite parts of the game is it's veriaty. Ocarina of Time never fails to establish folk, lore and characters in the most thought out and polished way. I like every society of this game: From the Kokiri to the Gerudo. They're all distinct and intersting. Nothing like you would see in real life. I felt like I was a child again while playing this game. Once I played the game for longer, it hit me, and it hit me hard. That moment after you become an adult and arive at hyrule town, it's dark. And a lot of the dungeons want to convay that same level of unease.

    Talking of Dungeons, I liked every single on of these dungeons. Every dungeon works with the items you get in set dungeon. It's how Zelda began. But it goes beyond that. The dungeons work with levels. You need to climb up and down diffrent levels. You would think that you would get lost or overwhelmed, but no. Besides the water temple, every dungeon was straight forward but interesting. The puzzles are at times too easy to solve but dungeons like ice cavern or the water temple are challenging.

    If there was something that I personaly didn't like about this game, it is it's diffuculty. Every boss, even Ganandorf, is relativly easy to beat. But that's not necesseraly a bad thing. I think this game was designed for newcomers and veterans of the Zelda frenchise. It's learning-curve is perfect.

    If there's one thing I like about the bosses and enimies, it's there creativity. Every boss felt special and distinct. I exptremely liked Bongo Bongo Boss and the Twinrowas. Ganodorf/Ganon was so epic to fight. The music was confusing and uneasy, which is fitting.

    Alright, I think the music is my favorite part of this game. Koji Kondo has been the composer of many legandary Nintendo titles like Super Mario Bros. and composed the music for the first Zelda as well as A Link to the Past. He was familiar with the Zelda games. I think he reflected the gameplay and atmosphere with his composing skills perfectly. Probably my favorite tune was the Gerudo Valley theme and like I've stated before, Ganondorfs Boss theme. Even though Koji Kondo was limited with using MIDI'S only, he was doing a very good job. To this day it still sound amazing. Every song fits the enviroment and doesn't get anoying because of repetition. I like that music is so interactive in this game. You play the ocarina yourself and it's essential to the game. Tunes like the Song of Storm are breathtaking.

    There's still a lot of things I would like to talk about, however I don't have a lot of characters to write left.
    Simply put: this game,
    no,
    this peace of art is a master peace.

    It's pacing is perfect, it's length is perfect. There's just nothing I could critique really. Yeah I know, it's an old game so it's not the most fluent game, and it has a lot of glitches, but that's fine. Although that might sound cliché: to me it's more of a characteristic of the game. I think it has become my favorite game. This masterpiece is beautiful in every way imaginable. For me, it change how I look at games and at life even. It's not just some piece of entertainment: It's almost like a lesson of life.

    This is the only game I cried in. The ending was so emotional for me. I felt complete, but I was sad at the same time that the game has come to an end. I had to move on and play other video games.

    It's time for me to leave, but I will be back!

    Sincerely,
    3N50    … Expand
  10. Leviata_Reis26
    Jun 10, 2022
    10
    "Zelda : Ocarina of Time" Jogo do ano em 1998 . Jogo divertido , graficos que na epoca era o top , belas musicas , jogo caprichado da Nintendo com detalhes do cenario e a gameplay em geral . Tem uma certa dificuldade , que me fez travar alguns meses , e por causa desse jogo e "Majora Mask" , essa franquia se tornou minha preferida dos jogos . Bem melhor jogar esse jogo sem revista e sem"Zelda : Ocarina of Time" Jogo do ano em 1998 . Jogo divertido , graficos que na epoca era o top , belas musicas , jogo caprichado da Nintendo com detalhes do cenario e a gameplay em geral . Tem uma certa dificuldade , que me fez travar alguns meses , e por causa desse jogo e "Majora Mask" , essa franquia se tornou minha preferida dos jogos . Bem melhor jogar esse jogo sem revista e sem video tutorial . "Zelda : Ocarina of Time" 10/10 .… Expand
  11. Konnor1224
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    Absolutely the best game ever made. Completely revolutionary mechanics and graphics of the time. Fun and creative, I could make an essay of me just shouting it's praises. Try it!
  12. Potreen
    Jun 14, 2022
    10
    When i first played this at release as a kid and thought I was close to the finish i had barely scratched the surface. Great gameplay, story and sound. To solve the puzzles you needed to talk to other random kids on the bus as there were no complete walkthroughs on youtube. This is an example of how games used to be. A legend that i will forever remember.
  13. Prokar
    Jun 13, 2022
    10
    Best game of all time. A truly enjoyable experience right from the moment the game begins all the way through the ending!
  14. Wh0g
    Jun 15, 2022
    10
    People that rate this game below 9 just probably didn´t give it enought time or had enough interest, even if you didn´t played it as a kid doesn´t mean that people rate it based off of their nostalgia, it´s just, objectively, the best game of all time. I understand an 9 or even a 8 but bro, a 0? are you rating OOT or **** morbius(morbin time)
  15. Guypoe
    Jun 18, 2022
    10
    Usually, most parts of games are good, but some parts are bad. But this game, no matter if your in the first half, or the second half, you will not find anything bad.
  16. Gustavo19
    Jun 26, 2022
    10
    O jogo simplesmente é sensacional, perfeito e a história dele... Maravilhosa e as músicas nem se fala todas são perfeitas, sem dúvidas O MELHOR JOGO DO MUNDO!!!
  17. joadson
    Jun 27, 2022
    10
    The best game I have ever played in my life, a masterpiece this game is incredibly perfect I would choose this game to play for the rest of my life there are no words to specify how magnificent this game is simply the best game ever made in the world The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time will always be in my heart.
  18. Mellow41
    Jul 5, 2022
    10
    This game is amazing. You can’t say anything else. My pick for the greatest game of all time. And apparently people agree with me. There is nothing bad about this game. The realism, the gameplay, the story, these are all superb! And if anyone tells you that the game is worse because of it’s heavily outdated graphics, tell them to get over it and realize that doesn’t make a game. Or tellThis game is amazing. You can’t say anything else. My pick for the greatest game of all time. And apparently people agree with me. There is nothing bad about this game. The realism, the gameplay, the story, these are all superb! And if anyone tells you that the game is worse because of it’s heavily outdated graphics, tell them to get over it and realize that doesn’t make a game. Or tell them to play Ocarina of Time 3D for the 3DS for a graphics upgrade. There is seemingly nothing bad about this game!… Expand
  19. Tomplexthis
    Jul 7, 2022
    10
    A game from a time where developers actually finished, and released a full 100% game.
    This is peak gaming at its finest, 1997-1998, was one of the best years for games
    It just cannot be matched, Graphics are great, but its not fun. they are not everything.
  20. lol456
    Jul 7, 2022
    10
    ~I AM ANNOUNCING MY IMMINENT MASTURBATION. I am aware that the announcement of imminent masturbation has been a serious reocurring issue lately, and I am here with my bottom-level social skills to ensure that it will only worsen. I hope that this server full of mostly male members will appreciate the fact that I will soon be cumming, and offer me that coveted high-five that I so surely~I AM ANNOUNCING MY IMMINENT MASTURBATION. I am aware that the announcement of imminent masturbation has been a serious reocurring issue lately, and I am here with my bottom-level social skills to ensure that it will only worsen. I hope that this server full of mostly male members will appreciate the fact that I will soon be cumming, and offer me that coveted high-five that I so surely deserve. As the announcement of imminent masturbation is NOT in the current ruleset, I will continue to toe this line. Any and all action taken against me by the mod team will be considered extra judicial and I will retaliate by mobilizing my army of alts. If any males want to provide me a high-five or emotial gratification, please do so. If any females wish to provide me sexual gratification, ew. Thank you, and please remember: I AM NOW MASTURBATING~… Expand
  21. BatYaggy
    Jul 13, 2022
    10
    It saddens me to see 500 negative reviews complaining about the graphics or the water temple. Of course the game isn't perfect but what makes a game good is the gameplay and Ocarina of Time has stellar gameplay. The invention of Z targeting and the new verticality in the dungeons have changed gaming forever.
  22. Chris1408
    Jul 18, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece, masterpiece, masterpiece, masterpiece, masterpiece, masterpiece.
  23. Ale083r
    Jul 18, 2022
    10
    Ocarina of time Capolavoro Capolavoro Capolavoro Capolavoro Capolavoro Capolavoro Capolavoro Capolavoro Capolavoro Capolavoro Capolavoro CapolavoroCapolavoro Capolavoro Capolavoro Capolavoro Capolavoro Capolavoro
  24. playwild2091
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    This was my favorite game when I was in 1 min in the game. absolute MASTERPIECE!!!!
  25. mauretor
    Jul 22, 2022
    10
    Of one of the best that I Ever played.
    Stunning quests and the remarkable sound track.
  26. Claimh
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Juego de juegos, épico por donde se lo vea, un total antes y después en la industria. Hoy no hay juego de acción que no tomé inspiración de alguna forma en lo que definió Zelda. A día de hoy aun persiste en cuanto a calidad y entretenimiento.
    Sin duda uno de los mas grandes, en lo personal, el mas grande de la historia junto a Mario 64.
  27. Eduardo972
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O jogo é incrivel, ele foi quem criou a trava na mira oque deixa a jogabilidade na batalha 1000 vezes melhor, não posso deixar de citar as musicas deste jogo, que são incriveis, quando vou fazer uma tarefa ou algo do tipo eu sempre coloco essas musicas para ouvir. Os graficos não são tão bons para hoje em dia mais não posso descordar que na época que lançou eram incriveis. Agora vem um dos pontos mais fortes desse jogo, as cenas marcantes, tipo ele tirando a master sword do templo do tempo e indo pro futuro( que era algo que os jogos daquela época não faziam muito que era a viagem no tempo) mais agora vou falar algo que me fez fazer essa critica, que é: eu não passei raiva em nenhuma vez jogando esse jogo, oque os jogos de hoje em dia não tem feito muito, focar na diverção, hoje em dia os jogos estão querendo virar uma esperiencia, é sempre obrigatório você passar tanta raiva no jogo? Pois eu não preciso disso, então foi isso, recomendo todo mundo que está lendo isso, ir lá jogar agora,tanto faz se for o de 98 ou o remaster, você vai se divertir muito nesse jogo de qualquer jeito.… Expand
  28. ySallazar
    Jan 10, 2023
    10
    Just the best, and revolutionary game in the century.
    I really love this game, and this franchisee.
  29. Hakke-San
    Aug 5, 2022
    10
    This Game is for me personally, the BEST Nostalgia Game and one of the biggest Adventures that you ever experience. Mixed with the Perfect Music and Fantastic Open World, makes this game unforgettable for me. Thanks Grandpa for showing me the N64 with this Game together (Rest in Peace
  30. CollectorCarter
    Aug 11, 2022
    10
    Legend of Zelda ocerana of time is a game that makes me feel like I am in hyrule
    Amazing 10/10
  31. Fogoxfr
    Aug 13, 2022
    10
    Um jogo com gráficos lindo para a época bosses incríveis e maravilhosos trilha sonora impecável personagens perfeitos história perfeita cenários lindos inimigos criativos e ótimos minha nota é 10, esse é na minha opinião o melhor Zelda e o melhor jogo domundo
  32. Brunet
    Aug 14, 2022
    10
    La référence de tout les jeux vidéos d'aujourd'hui. Plus qu'une oeuvre. Un jeu venu d'une autre planète
  33. KurtusCobain
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    It was good in my childhood when it came out originally. I passed the game and N64 on to my son and it's still good in 2022. EVERY Gamer should play Ocarina of Time.
  34. actuallyjustlee
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    The best game i've every played, my life would not be the same without it. This was one of my first games I've played and I just love everything about it.
  35. Birdhouse1969
    Sep 16, 2022
    10
    Instant classic zelda game fun open world fun dungeons a little creepy though but would 100 percent recommend
  36. loperdeniz111
    Aug 28, 2022
    10
    Esse jogo e muito bom ele possui varias musicas fantásticas e nostálgicas além do combate e historia esse com certeza e o melhor jogo de todos os tempos e ele e da época de 1990 muito bom
  37. AmadouIraklidis
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    This masterpiece holds a special place in the cultural world. As one of the first, epic-styled video games ever created, it created the archetype of a hero prevailing against all odds.

    Yet OOT went beyond that. It was much more than a game, yet a carefully packaged set of morals, values, and ideals. No other video game has had the same imprint and impact on the psyche of those who    This masterpiece holds a special place in the cultural world. As one of the first, epic-styled video games ever created, it created the archetype of a hero prevailing against all odds.

    Yet OOT went beyond that. It was much more than a game, yet a carefully packaged set of morals, values, and ideals. No other video game has had the same imprint and impact on the psyche of those who played it. OOT instilled values of protecting the helpless, understanding what it means to grow up, valuing harmony in nature and among people, respecting differences, and using one's abilities for good. OOT was a great gift that helps bring people together, in an incredibly intuitive, enjoyable, and challenging manner.

    The emotions it illicits, through the triumphs and growth of link, to the development of the relationships, Ocarina of Time teaches us about life and about being human. Now, how many video games have done that?    … Expand
  38. RimuruLaRue
    Mar 27, 2023
    10
    this game even in 2023 is still one of the best games ever created if you have the chance play it
  39. Joveh
    Sep 1, 2022
    10
    The game from 1998 and does things that 2022 games can't do it, it laid foundations of the open world with mixing it up in alinear style
  40. Nerdporeal
    Sep 2, 2022
    10
    As someone who played this game shortly after it came out on the N64, I have never been as invested in a video game as I have with Ocarina of Time. The 3D worked for a veteran Zelda player and the reinvention was more than welcomed. Like a buddy of mine once said, before I played Ocarina, I liked video games. After I played Ocarina, I LOVED video games and this game dramatically increasedAs someone who played this game shortly after it came out on the N64, I have never been as invested in a video game as I have with Ocarina of Time. The 3D worked for a veteran Zelda player and the reinvention was more than welcomed. Like a buddy of mine once said, before I played Ocarina, I liked video games. After I played Ocarina, I LOVED video games and this game dramatically increased my love for the Zelda series and made me excited for future titles. This game and LOTR films are the reasons I adore the High Fantasy genre, and have proven that stories with depth and meaning can occur in said genre. If you haven't played this game, you owe it to yourself to play this game at least once before you die.… Expand
  41. Holly_27
    Sep 5, 2022
    10
    Recuerdo la primera vez que lo jugué, era como conocer al amor de tu vida. Muy pocos juegos llegan hacer leyendas y este sin duda no sera olvidado.
  42. Cool69
    Sep 6, 2022
    10
    ITS SO GOOD MAN I LOVE THIS GAME ITS SO GOOD MAN I LOVE THIS GAME ITS SO GOOD MAN I LOVE THIS GAME ITS SO GOOD MAN I LOVE THIS GAME ITS SO GOOD MAN I LOVE THIS GAME ITS SO GOOD MAN I LOVE THIS GAME ITS SO GOOD MAN I LOVE THIS GAME ITS SO GOOD MAN I LOVE THIS GAME e
  43. RocketRooster
    Mar 19, 2023
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time stands as the most influential 3D videogame in the history of the medium. Widely regarded as one of the first 'perfect games' upon its original release in 1998, the title received nearly universally perfect scores across all mediums of videogame press and cemented itself as one of (if not) the most revolutionary and culturally impactful videogames inThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time stands as the most influential 3D videogame in the history of the medium. Widely regarded as one of the first 'perfect games' upon its original release in 1998, the title received nearly universally perfect scores across all mediums of videogame press and cemented itself as one of (if not) the most revolutionary and culturally impactful videogames in history.

    Never had a videogame overwhelmed and exceeded the promises of even its most die-hard fans and critics. Because of this the title received one of the highest reviewed welcomes in the history of the videogame industry and has even until today managed to hold onto the "Greatest Game' title and good faith over 25 years later.

    Today Ocarina of Time seems both dated and simple in scale... and that is a good thing. The title essentially laid the entire blueprint for the game industry going forward and is the very DNA that every 3D game and open-world title today can trace itself back too. The fact that we have such beautiful games today and have managed to nearly perfect 3D gameplay and systems, means that Ocarina of Time succeeded in inspiring far more than simply perfect scores and glowing reviews in 1998.

    This title stands as an example of what trying something new and taking risks can achieve... and how to do so while not neglecting your audience, or what has always worked. For that this game continues to be beloved and continue to receive scores not based on how it compares to the best games of THIS decade; but to everything before it, and to anything that has ever tried to influence the medium as much as it ultimately did.

    Even now its old bones still continue to hold the attention of young newcomers curious as to what its hollowed code holds for them. Even as primitive as it may be now: it still has solid gameplay, some of the best dungeons in the franchise, haunting music, and an adventure truly worthy of the Hero of Time.    … Expand
  44. GuiBrolo
    Sep 6, 2022
    10
    Revolutionary for the time and in my opinion, the best game ever, and metacritic guys agree.
  45. donkaapo
    Sep 11, 2022
    10
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  46. Amajiki
    Sep 15, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sinplemente o melhor jogo de todos os tempos, gráficos impecáveis pra época, não tenho palavras pra descrever o quão incrível é esse jogo, a trilha sonora, a história, sua inovação nos controles, enfim. A mecânica do link de viajar pro passado e para o futuro é incrível, a sensação de andar a cavalo por hyrule é super imersa, cada templo com seus puzzles inovadores até o water temple que mesmo sendo muito difícil e frustante,( passei algumas horas naquele templo ) continua sendo uma ótima experiência e posso dizer com firmeza que Ocarina of Time é e sempre será o melhor jogo de todos os tempos… Expand
  47. jaidenn
    Sep 17, 2022
    10
    Greatest video game of all time. Revolutionized 3D games and gaming as a whole. Go play this masterpiece.
  48. Handika
    Mar 16, 2023
    10
    AAAAAAAAAAÀAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
  49. martinezdm92
    Sep 26, 2022
    10
    This is my favorite Zelda game. I play through once or twice a year. I can't recommend a better game for a kid to get them interested in video games as a whole than Ocarina of Time.
  50. AmirReza1939
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Some may not agree, especially the fanatics, but this game is the best game in history
  51. Gonzalodmv
    Oct 6, 2022
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos de la historia y que gracias a sus mecánicas salieron obras maestras como Dark Souls gracias a z targeting
  52. SMSpeedrun
    Oct 6, 2022
    10
    Einfach eines der Besten Spiele jemals , Super wichtig für den Spielemarkt!
  53. DeerestFan
    Oct 9, 2022
    10
    ¡Uno de los mejores juegos que haya jugado!
    La historia está muy bien planteada, la narrativa es impecable, los escenarios son únicos, el arte visual es fantástico, los controles son intuitivos, la explicación de las mecánicas de juego son claras y se encargan de que el usuario entienda a la perfección lo que tiene que hacer antes de continuar, los enemigos son suficientemente molestos    ¡Uno de los mejores juegos que haya jugado!
    La historia está muy bien planteada, la narrativa es impecable, los escenarios son únicos, el arte visual es fantástico, los controles son intuitivos, la explicación de las mecánicas de juego son claras y se encargan de que el usuario entienda a la perfección lo que tiene que hacer antes de continuar, los enemigos son suficientemente molestos sin dejar de ser disfrutables, la música fue hecha con gran detalle explorando más de un género, instrumentos variados y arreglos meticulosamente creados.
    Simplemente es una joya de histórica de los video juegos. De versad es un juego digno de cualquier colección o al menos una experiencia que cualquier jugador debe tener alguna vez en la vida.    … Expand
  54. Descoses
    Oct 11, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La verdad que un muy buen juego para su epoca y que puso cosas que aun se usan,y con una trama simple pero eficaz desde lo de que sheik era zelda hasta el link de 7 años en el pasado y en el futuro,y de lore puso las 3 lineas,y despues un majoras mask para terminar el juego al 100%… Expand
  55. MrMoblin
    Oct 19, 2022
    10
    By far the best game I have ever played. It has been decades since this came out, but I still play it. 10/10
  56. Rubyyzzz
    Oct 29, 2022
    10
    Played this when i was just a lil boy, still playing it today on my n64. Best game ever made.
  57. cashimaro
    Nov 3, 2022
    10
    2022 sigo jugándolo, su historia su jugabilidad revolucionó la industria.
  58. jonblack
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    The basics of the Zelda series! It's so much fun. I love this game. You try it too!
  59. yoda55777
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    todos sabemos que ocarina of time é o melhor jogo de todos os tempos ele é muito revolucionário e atemporal as mecânicas são incríveis além da música que uma das melhores trilha sonora de todos os tempos junto com seu sucessor majoras mask esse jogo é incrível e merece título de melhor jogo de todos os tempos
  60. Ravager31
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    The best game of all time. Strong story, time travel, beatiful songs... this is "the" masterpiece of games. Nothing more to say.
  61. Bkillinm
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Best game of all time??? Probably yes, if you didn’t play this growing up I don’t know what you were doing. A game that still holds up to the test of time.
  62. nintendoandsega
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    lock i think nintendo it's a good developer this game have a magic and majoras is cool
  63. DanielGG91
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Seguramente mi juego favorito. Un juego perfecto para mí en todo: un universo increíble, mapas y mazmorras alucinantes, banda sonora, historia y jugabilidad. Un antes y un después en la historia de los videojuegos.
  64. Bep592
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    I see that some didn't like the game very much and that's why they think it's overrated, but I'm proof that it gets the grade it deserves, since it wasn't part of my childhood or anything like that. The game is amazing even for today as I played it after playing many modern games and had fun (Except for the water temple >:(. )
    You have to remember that the game was made and rated at a    I see that some didn't like the game very much and that's why they think it's overrated, but I'm proof that it gets the grade it deserves, since it wasn't part of my childhood or anything like that. The game is amazing even for today as I played it after playing many modern games and had fun (Except for the water temple >:(. )
    You have to remember that the game was made and rated at a time when nothing like this existed, and that taste is relative, so that justifies why you didn't like it.    … Expand
  65. theo7
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    Has to be the greatest game of all time! It will never get old no matter what the video game industry will look like in the future
  66. fitro
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    wow! what an amazing game. i cant elaborate my feelings. i cant stand the fact that, this game managed to captured my heart and drove me crazy like Crash. this game is something. something that you should atleast experience once. damn, i mean, im 16. i was late for the n64, PS2, Xbox etc. but i finally get to play this game. thank you to whoever recommend this beautfiul and heavily inwow! what an amazing game. i cant elaborate my feelings. i cant stand the fact that, this game managed to captured my heart and drove me crazy like Crash. this game is something. something that you should atleast experience once. damn, i mean, im 16. i was late for the n64, PS2, Xbox etc. but i finally get to play this game. thank you to whoever recommend this beautfiul and heavily in depth game with amazing lore. thank you Nintendo for making a game that drove me crazy. no, its not because of the nostalgia. i just like playing games that have story modes. not multiplayer(i do like coop games). its not the nostalgia, its about the experience and storytelling. is it overrated? no. overrated and underrated is just an excuse. if you feel like the game is underrated or overrated, try your best to help the game and yourself. idc if its hated or love, if i love it, i love it. if i hate it, i hate it. but thats are just "if". nevertheless, overall this game is something. yeah there are great games out there. if you said other games are more cooler than this, thats okay. thats what you called "interests" or "favourite". say what you want, nothing can change my mind towards this game. well, i rest my case here. overall, good game. yes, good game. not "the best game ever made". just good. not average. just good. good for me to enjoy and remember the story till my death… Expand
  67. hoodrew
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    I know it may be a basic choice but this is one of my favorite games of all time and i have like 0 nostalgia since i wasnt alive when it came out lol ITS GOOD RAAA
  68. DrunN
    Jan 10, 2023
    10
    This game was the king to them all back in the days, it still holds its grown somehow to current games, peaking specially at level desing, sound desing and music, narrative and gameplay.
    It's a masterpiece that must be played if you like videogames but it is also a harsh experience if you come as a first ever player since there's no camera controls or helpful information displayed on the    This game was the king to them all back in the days, it still holds its grown somehow to current games, peaking specially at level desing, sound desing and music, narrative and gameplay.
    It's a masterpiece that must be played if you like videogames but it is also a harsh experience if you come as a first ever player since there's no camera controls or helpful information displayed on the map.
    It definetly is a experience you have to play in order to understand why it is so famous and so beloved by gamers.
    I highly recommend playing the 3ds version of the game, as it has some quality of life changes that make de experience even more pleasant.    … Expand
  69. Pokemandeluxe
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    the people rating this game a 0 will absolutely hate any game that isnt a fortnite
  70. Zeldacrafter
    Nov 28, 2022
    10
    This game is a complete masterpiece, and anyone who says otherwise is wrong, the game highly exceeds all expectations I had or it, and I would 100% recommend getting this.
  71. Keener01
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Currently replaying this game and man I remember why I love this game so much! Amazing combat especially from an N64 game. Exploring Hyrule and doing the side quests is so fun. One of the best stories I've played in a game and also using the Ocarina of Time is my safe space. Sorry Saria its just more aesthetically pleasing
  72. Radlerdani
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    Nostalgie. Dieses Spiel wird mich immer an die Kindheitszeit erinnern und an die unendlich vielen spaßigen Stunden.
  73. Plastikschaufel
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    Greatest game of all time. I was six when we got this game in 1998 and it is part of my childhood and my life. The OST is something else. It means a lot that there is an enormous amount of people claiming this is the best game ever, it really is and it is pointless to point this out as everyone who played this at that time knows it.
  74. Jvrthxypz
    Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Não é à toa que essa obra merece o título de Melhor Jogo da História.
    Simplesmente amo esse jogo, não tenho o que falar de ruim.
    Sua história é incrível, a jogabilidade continua gostosa mesmo depois de quase 25 anos do lançamento original, as músicas são fenomenais - e tudo isso junto, feito com amor pela Big N fez o jogo ser sensacional do início ao fim.
  75. Melvin_2611
    Dec 26, 2022
    10
    I played this game at the age of 7 and it truly went into my Heart I really love this game, Graphics were great for it´s time everything is great about it and it realy deserves the titel: best game of all Time!
  76. naguib101
    Dec 17, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece in every way. What a great kick-start in life for imagination, adventure inspiration, fun and logic learning. All aspects were mastered from music I still listen to, to character design and game-play.
    Still waiting for a contender.

    I've been traveling the world for 9 years and its still Link's adventure that I feel like I've inherited from.
    Play it!
  77. SWT_Midnight
    Dec 18, 2022
    10
    Es ist nicht nur mein lieblings Zelda Spiel, sondern auch für mich das beste Spiel aller Zeiten.
  78. Marinoluismario
    Dec 24, 2022
    10
    Just simply the game who opened the door for the rest of open world adventure games,magnificent master piece,replayable every year you want to enjoy this story.
  79. pizzasdu83
    Dec 30, 2022
    10
    Meilleurs jeux de tous les temps. .............................................
  80. darker1
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ocarina of time is a great game and deserves a score of 99 although its story is currently very generic for the time it was released this was the standard and although there are some very difficult levels such as the water temple it is a very good game and you can give it a chance give it and ignore most of the negative reviews here on metacritic since 90% are made to lower the grade just play and enjoy this gem from 1998… Expand
  81. TroutLover
    Jan 4, 2023
    10
    One of the best games ever made, certainly one of the best I’ve ever played. Ocarina of time is an all around thrill with hundreds of unique characters and lots of personality. I personally think it is one of the best games for story, but it’s side quests are great to
  82. Joelreyes
    Jan 5, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor juego de la historia, ZELDA OCARINA OF TIME es nuestra infancia, es nostalgia.… Expand
  83. Brutwo
    Jan 6, 2023
    10
    É um dos jogos que eu mais amo, a trilha sonora como o jogo adapta os gráficos para o sistema do 64, a história, para min e um dos melhores jogos que já existiu se não o melhor
  84. duedude
    Jan 9, 2023
    10
    May be a lot of nostalgia but I have never had this much fun playing a game.
  85. ELbenjo
    Jan 11, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es el mejor juego que jugué en mi vida, los gráficos a pesar de que son de hace 25 años no te cansan, la jugabilidad es increíble siempre con nuevas mecánicas y teniendo que cambiar la linea temporal para hacer cosas que afectan a la otra linea del tiempo y por ultimo la musica, es posiblemente la mas adictiva de la historia de los videojuegos, el tema de saria es un temon, sin olvidar el de la tienda, la ciudad, etc, ademas, se puede jugar por donde quieras y no pesa nada ya que perfectamente puedes jugarlo por emulador o mismamente online, todos los personajes tienen una personalidad distintiva que hace que los diálogos no suenen forzados, ademas, todo el juego en si es bastante instintivo. literalmente un juegazo… Expand
  86. Chillaoi
    Jan 13, 2023
    10
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que dei pro jogo:
    Melhor jogo da série não tenho muito o que falar a não ser a história incrível que conseguiram fazer para esse jogo.
  87. EPICMINER37
    Jan 13, 2023
    10
    I might be a bit biased when it comes to this review, but in my personal opinion, Zelda Ocarina of Time is perfection. Sure, a lot of things haven't aged the best with the game, but that's what happens to every game over time. Even with the flaws, and the game is still amazing. Growing up with this game for as long as I can remember has cemented everything about this game into my mind.I might be a bit biased when it comes to this review, but in my personal opinion, Zelda Ocarina of Time is perfection. Sure, a lot of things haven't aged the best with the game, but that's what happens to every game over time. Even with the flaws, and the game is still amazing. Growing up with this game for as long as I can remember has cemented everything about this game into my mind. This game might honestly have the greatest music soundtrack of all time thanks to the master composer Koji Kondo. The game mechanics have also changed the gaming landscape forever with mechanics like enemy targeting, world traversal, and sword combat. Last but absolutely not least is the games incredibly deep and impactful story. The story might seem like a story about your typical hero's journey, but there is so much more underneath. Themes about Man v. Nature and Childhood v. Adulthood can be seen with the game's subtext. The entire game is honestly an incredible journey that no one can ever forget. Once you've played this game, you'll never be the same person again. A true untouchable masterpiece.… Expand
  88. gothbilly
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    Nothing but pure 100% fun, challenging, and lengthy........................
  89. Jeshi
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    O jogo tem uma ótima história e pra época tem um mundo extremamente vivo, Zelda Ocarina Of Time envelheceu muito bem
  90. Brew64
    Jan 21, 2023
    10
    This game is a must play! Everything about this game is phenomenal! Story, gameplay, collectables, world, atmosphere, dungeons... ah all so good! I cried at the end of the game! This game will not disappoint!!
  91. Madkiller92100
    Jan 21, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un jeu à faire absolument ! J'y ai passé des heures et je l'ai terminé. Une aventure comme on les aime, c'est un très bon Zelda que j'ai adoré.… Expand
  92. LinkItsMe
    Jan 22, 2023
    10
    The best game i've ever played, The graphics, Combat, History, EVERYTHING HERE IS WONDERFUL
  93. Kratos-jgs99
    Jan 24, 2023
    10
    Una obra maestra y un adelanto a su tiempo, le debemos mecánicas que en 2022 parecen normales pero salieron de este juego
  94. arthur123456789
    Jan 25, 2023
    10
    Simplesmente o melhor jogo já feito de todos os tempos, história impecável, não tem como não dar essa nota
  95. Max-7
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    Simply my favorite game all time since I played it as a child back in 98'.
    The most important title for 3D action-adventure and gaming in general thanks to its innovations in game desing, with fantastic art direction and amazing soundtracks.
  96. Krazee8
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    jogo incrivel. .
  97. Jarkob
    Aug 1, 2023
    10
    Dieses Spiel hat meiner Meinung nach die Geschichte der Videospiele revolutioniert. Für N64 Verhältnisse ist das Spiel perfekt. Die Steuerung ist etwas hakelig, aber man gewöhnt sich schnell dran. Die Musik ist bis heute legendär und die Grafik ist für N64 auch akzeptabel. Die Story ist wirklich wichtig für die Zelda Timeline.
    Ich finde, es hat eine derart gute Bewertung wie auf Metacritic    Dieses Spiel hat meiner Meinung nach die Geschichte der Videospiele revolutioniert. Für N64 Verhältnisse ist das Spiel perfekt. Die Steuerung ist etwas hakelig, aber man gewöhnt sich schnell dran. Die Musik ist bis heute legendär und die Grafik ist für N64 auch akzeptabel. Die Story ist wirklich wichtig für die Zelda Timeline.
    Ich finde, es hat eine derart gute Bewertung wie auf Metacritic wirklich verdient.    … Expand
  98. Filipe69
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    C’est jeu est le meilleur jeu qui ai pu existé, une histoire incroyable des boss et un game play parfait !
  99. aaronnmp96
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    an open world on the classic console, perhaps the worst thing about this game is starting it, but it was undoubtedly the best existing game at its time. And the industry changed a lot.
  100. DiegoVildez
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    This game is such a gem, very well made and the story is something else tho
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#1 Best N64 Game of 1998
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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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