The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

 Nintendo 64
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  1. ErikG
    Feb 9, 2008
    10
    Though Half-Life 2 came near to making me question what the best game I've ever played was, Legend of Zelda: OoT is quite definitely still on top. This was the very first game I'd ever played when I was growing, yet I remember every moment of playing it, even ten years later. This game took me with two hands, gently nudged me into the world of video games, and immediately made Though Half-Life 2 came near to making me question what the best game I've ever played was, Legend of Zelda: OoT is quite definitely still on top. This was the very first game I'd ever played when I was growing, yet I remember every moment of playing it, even ten years later. This game took me with two hands, gently nudged me into the world of video games, and immediately made me a believer. I would, without any hesitation at all, recommend this game to anyone, even if they're not a gamer.… Expand
  2. ErikaP.
    Feb 3, 2008
    10
    From the tiny little secrets like making butterflies into faeries, shooting Mario's picture in the castle to get some rupees or simply watching how Link will sneeze in cold areas and sweat in hot ones; to the wonderful plot and characters that drag you into their magical world... this game is absolutely perfect.
  3. DavidA
    Feb 3, 2008
    10
    This game is the best game of all time. If you want an example set for how a game should be made you should look at OoT as an example. This game is flawless, and is a game that can be continuously played, and is something that i would not get bored out of. I remember playing this game at the age of 12 and i was amazed. Mario cannot compare to Link.
  4. JohnE.
    Jan 27, 2008
    10
    If I could give this game a 12, that wouldn't be high enough. One of the very first games I played on an actual console, this game is the epitome of creative design, story, and overall gameplay excellence. I continue to play this after all these years and I don't plan on getting rid of it anytime soon. Anyone who has any kind of remote interest in games should buy this and play If I could give this game a 12, that wouldn't be high enough. One of the very first games I played on an actual console, this game is the epitome of creative design, story, and overall gameplay excellence. I continue to play this after all these years and I don't plan on getting rid of it anytime soon. Anyone who has any kind of remote interest in games should buy this and play it, it is the cornerstone of Action/RPG gaming and deserves nothing more than to be the highest rated game on Metacritic still today.… Expand
  5. JasonK.
    Jan 14, 2008
    10
    This is the first Zelda game I ever played when I first played it I fell in love with it. Even after ten years I still consider it the best game of all time. I remmber how intimidated I was when I first fought Ganon I thought'Theres no way I can beat that!'.I truly did not want this game to end. It revolutionized gaming and without it gaming would'nt be like it is now.The This is the first Zelda game I ever played when I first played it I fell in love with it. Even after ten years I still consider it the best game of all time. I remmber how intimidated I was when I first fought Ganon I thought'Theres no way I can beat that!'.I truly did not want this game to end. It revolutionized gaming and without it gaming would'nt be like it is now.The Legend Of Zelda Ocarina Of Time is truly a master piece.… Expand
  6. PhillipM.
    Jan 4, 2008
    10
    I am playing OoT even nearly ten years after it released. Graphics don't matter (ten years ago it was the best graphic I've ever seen). But today the atmosphere is the same and I love playing this game through the tenth time (one time each year^^). It is really the best game of all times, no game is better today. Every gamer should have played it (If not your not a gamer!). A I am playing OoT even nearly ten years after it released. Graphics don't matter (ten years ago it was the best graphic I've ever seen). But today the atmosphere is the same and I love playing this game through the tenth time (one time each year^^). It is really the best game of all times, no game is better today. Every gamer should have played it (If not your not a gamer!). A terrific game, a perfect game. P.S. Those ones who gave 0 points are stupid anti-Nintendo bashers.… Expand
  7. ShaneK.
    Jan 3, 2008
    10
    Truly, not a single Adventure/RPG can compare to this game. It may look dated now but graphics do not add or subtract anything from gameplay. Possibly the best game of the last century. If you hate this game, you hate gaming.
  8. BradW.
    Dec 20, 2007
    10
    This truly is the greatest game of all time. I got this game 9 years ago for Christmas and i still believe this to be true. It did so many things right and nothing wrong. People will try and down play it or degrade it, let em. I just hope they realize that without this games, any games they play now wouldn't exist the way they do. Enjoy the free roam that GTA series gives you? Thank This truly is the greatest game of all time. I got this game 9 years ago for Christmas and i still believe this to be true. It did so many things right and nothing wrong. People will try and down play it or degrade it, let em. I just hope they realize that without this games, any games they play now wouldn't exist the way they do. Enjoy the free roam that GTA series gives you? Thank Ocarina of Time. How bout that sweet aim mechanism that allows you to lock onto an enemy? Once again, thank Ocarina of Time. For me though, its a 10 because no matter what game i play(its been ALOT since I first got OoT) no game has left me in awe like this one. This is the only game that i didnt want to beat because I didn't want it to end. This is the pinnacle of video games. Masterpiece is the word.… Expand
  9. Genra
    Dec 5, 2007
    10
    It is nine years after this game came out. It was the very first legend of Zelda game I had ever played, and I will admit I played it out of spite. my cousin was in love with the series(still is) but didn't own a 64. I played it in spite, but I loved it after 20 minutes of playing it. Is it dated, yes. But even so, it was the first game to give you a day and a night, to have ghosts It is nine years after this game came out. It was the very first legend of Zelda game I had ever played, and I will admit I played it out of spite. my cousin was in love with the series(still is) but didn't own a 64. I played it in spite, but I loved it after 20 minutes of playing it. Is it dated, yes. But even so, it was the first game to give you a day and a night, to have ghosts pop up behind you out of sight of Link or the player and all you here is the wicked laugh. '97 and 98' were the years of earth shaking games. Forever will this game live in the hearts of those who played it.… Expand
  10. ChrisK.
    Nov 30, 2007
    10
    Very few games are created that set the trend for a genre. Then there are games that set the trend for almost every type of game yet to come. Ocarina of Time is the pinnacle of gaming that set the trend for almost every function we take for granted in games today.
  11. DonaldB.
    Nov 25, 2007
    10
    This game deserves to be eternally recognized and honored for how amazingly fun and addictive it was and still is. No wonder they had to wait 2 years to release it on the good old 64, Nintendo was trying to figure out how to make cartridges out of crack.
  12. Andrewthe6Yrgamer.
    Nov 24, 2007
    10
    This game will hold a special place in my heart for all time. I was not playing video games when OoT came out, but I did eventually play it, and was smitten. . Twilight Princess is good, but it doesn't come close. to Ocarina. Everybody else has commented on the sound, gameplay, and story, so I won't. I'll just say this: Ocarina of Time is the best game I have ever played. This game will hold a special place in my heart for all time. I was not playing video games when OoT came out, but I did eventually play it, and was smitten. . Twilight Princess is good, but it doesn't come close. to Ocarina. Everybody else has commented on the sound, gameplay, and story, so I won't. I'll just say this: Ocarina of Time is the best game I have ever played. If you don't own it, buy it (On Virtual console for Wii, Master Quest or Collector's edition for Gamecube, or buy an N64 off Ebay and track down a copy of the game) It's that good. If you think Ocarina is a bad game, you fail at life and don't deserve to play video games. That's all I have to say about that.… Expand
  13. Kevin
    Nov 18, 2007
    9
    It is a very good game, but no longer the masterpiece it once was. It has since been topped by Wind Waker and Twilight Princess. Although it was certainly revolutionary, it is unfortunately quite dated now, but it is still a very solid game.
  14. 1mmortal1ty
    Nov 12, 2007
    10
    Legend of Zelda OoT is the single greatest single player video gaming experience for the nintendo 64. Anyone who says it is boring is obviously not a serious gamer. The graphics were amazing for the 64, the music score was amazing. the story was riveting. The gameplay was fun although some of the puzzles were a bit repetitive and boring the rest of the game was extremely fun.
  15. Stontonious
    Nov 11, 2007
    10
    Very few games reach the perfection that this one easily achieves, but when they reach it, their universally known as masterful games with revolutionizing changes that shake the foundation of it's genre and the industry as a whole. Do yourself a favor, buy this game, play it, and find out why this game is always used as a measuring stick to separate the good games from the ones that Very few games reach the perfection that this one easily achieves, but when they reach it, their universally known as masterful games with revolutionizing changes that shake the foundation of it's genre and the industry as a whole. Do yourself a favor, buy this game, play it, and find out why this game is always used as a measuring stick to separate the good games from the ones that define that generation.… Expand
  16. Starfire
    Oct 23, 2007
    10
    Progress? There has been relatively none since this game, as it is most probably the best one ever. The combination of a vast and realistic world to explore and the amount of things to do in it, along with the challenging dungeons is what does it. You really feel like you are there and the sunny fantasy world is one you want to explore. It never tries to be like another game- but many do Progress? There has been relatively none since this game, as it is most probably the best one ever. The combination of a vast and realistic world to explore and the amount of things to do in it, along with the challenging dungeons is what does it. You really feel like you are there and the sunny fantasy world is one you want to explore. It never tries to be like another game- but many do (or should) try to make something more like this greatness. It can be childish- but that is part of the fun.… Expand
  17. Fraser
    Oct 22, 2007
    10
    The Greatest Game Ever TM. Nothing can compare to the depth, enjoyment, replay value, superb score etc etc. So ridiculously good it should be illegal and I still play it to this day. OOT=Much, much win.
  18. BenW.
    Oct 17, 2007
    10
    This game is special. Its not like others and it is not boring! If you think it's boring try playing Halo 3! Thats a ton duller. This game is simple the best game ever released, its the game that makes games playing. It's as good now as it's always been. Absolutely stunning.
  19. JakeM.
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    Quite simply, the best video game I've ever played. Everything, the game play, story, graphics... is perfect.
  20. JerkGuy
    Oct 11, 2007
    10
    This game is a classic, I
  21. Wilheim
    Oct 3, 2007
    10
    Without any doubt this is the greatest game I've ever played. For six months my life revolved around this game- playing it, thinking about it, and quite literally dreaming about it. No game before or since has had such an impact on me. It greatly saddens me to think that in all probability, I will never play as good a game again. I'm not usually one to give a damn about online Without any doubt this is the greatest game I've ever played. For six months my life revolved around this game- playing it, thinking about it, and quite literally dreaming about it. No game before or since has had such an impact on me. It greatly saddens me to think that in all probability, I will never play as good a game again. I'm not usually one to give a damn about online voting but for ocarina of time I'm glad to make an exception. If you haven't played it yet- you lucky bastard.… Expand
  22. QuiqueC.
    Sep 29, 2007
    10
    This is the best game ever. You can either complete the temples or play every once in a while in all the other side missions and mini games. It is incredible.
  23. MarkusE.
    Sep 16, 2007
    0
    The dungeons were very repetitive and always reused the same puzzle elements, like blocks, torches, switches, ect. The items were rarely used outside of dungeons, like the magic hammer and mirror shield. Also, the game is a dungeon grind: you get the hookshot, then go straight to Forest Temple. Go to Goron City, speak to the child Goron, and go directly to Fire. The story was kind of The dungeons were very repetitive and always reused the same puzzle elements, like blocks, torches, switches, ect. The items were rarely used outside of dungeons, like the magic hammer and mirror shield. Also, the game is a dungeon grind: you get the hookshot, then go straight to Forest Temple. Go to Goron City, speak to the child Goron, and go directly to Fire. The story was kind of boring and a rehash of A Link to the Past's with an unsurprising twist at the end. There was very little plot development at all in the adult portion of the quest, basically just running from temple to temple with each sage speaking about five lines of text after defeating every boss. Also, the bosses are easy. Every boss can be defeated in 5 seconds with crouching stabs.… Expand
  24. KevinC.
    Sep 15, 2007
    10
    Realistic, great sound, characters that stretch across all emotion, and a gigantic world to explore. It all adds up to the perfect game.
  25. BradyG.
    Sep 1, 2007
    10
    This game should be an essential play for all children, like all the books and movies you inevitably watched throughout your school years. A revolutionary masterpiece which reshaped the gaming landscape in numerous ways. The controls, the graphics, the gameplay in general, are all good, but its the chemistry of those elements combined that create a greater being.
  26. JavierS.
    Aug 30, 2007
    10
    This game is truly magical, the atmosphere, the story, the land, the hero, the princess, the puzzles... everything makes it a masterpiece. The best game ever. You can't say you're a videogame fan if you haven't played it.
  27. CaseJ.
    Aug 8, 2007
    9
    I'd have given it a ten if it forced you to use its ingenious dodgeing system more i mean its better to just stab most of the time and its not hard to figure out, only time where you need to use it is against golden nuckles. being easy is its only major flaw but maybe ill play through with 3 hearts. beats playing most modern day games thats for sure.
  28. JacksonM.
    Aug 5, 2007
    9
    Absolutely awesome, awesome game, but there's one huge problem with it. Just one, but it's that severe. The Water Temple. By god, that's one of the worst designed levels in the history of gaming and a seizure-maker, undoubtably.
  29. MichaelK.
    Jul 28, 2007
    10
    Enddor D. obviously does not know games. Ocarina of Time is one of the best installments in the Zelda series.
  30. EnddorD.
    Jul 23, 2007
    2
    One word: Boring.
  31. JosephN.
    Jul 22, 2007
    10
    By far the best game you'll ever play. Hands down.
  32. MichaelB.
    Jul 19, 2007
    10
    This is an incredible gaming expierence. Never have i played a game so excellent so perfect, and i might never play a game of this hype and calibure ever again. I thank God every day that this game was invented. Without this game the games today might not exsist. The controls, Story, Characters, and looks in this game are amazing. You can play this game over and over and you wont get This is an incredible gaming expierence. Never have i played a game so excellent so perfect, and i might never play a game of this hype and calibure ever again. I thank God every day that this game was invented. Without this game the games today might not exsist. The controls, Story, Characters, and looks in this game are amazing. You can play this game over and over and you wont get bored. If you have not played this game. GO OUT AND PLAY IT!! borrow it, download with your Wii jus play it. The most amazing gaming experience of your life might be waiting.… Expand
  33. PaulP.
    Jul 19, 2007
    10
    Best Game of all time and will never be out matched by any game ever.
  34. Zach
    Jul 2, 2007
    10
    Once in a while, you get those games that everybody talks about, and you fall into the lure of your peers, so you buy it. Zelda 64 is one of the games you buy yourself. This is the best game to ever be released on any platform. And no, don't tell me GTA is better than this because no, it just isn't. So go out and buy an N64 if you haven't already(if you can find them) and Once in a while, you get those games that everybody talks about, and you fall into the lure of your peers, so you buy it. Zelda 64 is one of the games you buy yourself. This is the best game to ever be released on any platform. And no, don't tell me GTA is better than this because no, it just isn't. So go out and buy an N64 if you haven't already(if you can find them) and get this game. Lock yourself into a room and play it 'till you can say wow for the fifth hundredth time. Or until you finish the game.… Expand
  35. Ben
    Jun 29, 2007
    10
    This game without a doubt, is the single greatest game in history. Even after years of first beating it, I still would play it today. I really don't know what is so great about it to draw me in so deep.
  36. GabrielW.
    Jun 6, 2007
    10
    This game is just amazing. Once I got on it I couldn't get off. That game is just so cool. It is the best game I ever played.
  37. Carly
    May 19, 2007
    10
    Hands down the best video game not just out of the whole series, but that I've ever played.
  38. JuhaH.
    May 7, 2007
    10
    Simply the best game I've ever played. Anyone who hasn't yet played this masterpiece can't call him/herself a true gamer.
  39. JamesM.
    Apr 17, 2007
    10
    A truly amazing gaming achievement. This masterpiece holds its own among the best titles available for every console. I was wondering when it first came out if we would be talking about it forever, and it seems like we probably will. If you have yet to play this game, may God have mercy on your soul. A 10 out of 10 for the most outstanding game of all time.
  40. SamusA.
    Apr 14, 2007
    10
    There is a 1 in 1,000,000,000 chance that any game in the future will ever top this masterpiece, save for Metroid Prime or another Zelda.
  41. M.Coolness
    Apr 14, 2007
    10
    Best game ever made. A genuine masterpiece of video games.
  42. OmarB.
    Apr 3, 2007
    10
    This game is the best game to be created on this Earth. I became a Nintendo fan because of this game. People still love oot 9 years after it's release. I hope they make a 10th year edition or something. Oot is better than tp because you can't beat the classics...and this is one of them.
  43. ShawnK.
    Mar 25, 2007
    10
    The game that upped the ante on videogames, Zelda has withstood the test of time as one of, if not the best, videogame ever.
  44. WilliamJ.
    Mar 22, 2007
    10
    One thing I hated about this game is it openess, hyrule field and all the other places look great and with out the expansive areas it just wouldn't be as good. But like Elder Scrolls 4: Obilvion I don't like the openness, still completely different game, but i hope you understand. I never completed it by myself but played it countless time. This was the first game my sister One thing I hated about this game is it openess, hyrule field and all the other places look great and with out the expansive areas it just wouldn't be as good. But like Elder Scrolls 4: Obilvion I don't like the openness, still completely different game, but i hope you understand. I never completed it by myself but played it countless time. This was the first game my sister loved and played it 2 times over.… Expand
  45. Mr.EnigmaticDude
    Mar 20, 2007
    10
    When the n64 released Zelda oot was one of its most anticipated games ever. It was so anticipated because the game play and the visuals looked absolutely amazing for its time. Still to this day Zelda oot is in my opinion better than Zelda tp.
  46. OnniH.
    Mar 7, 2007
    10
    My all-time favorite game. I couldn't sleep a single night peacefully before finishing this ultimate masterpiece.
  47. ThomasR.
    Mar 6, 2007
    10
    This is the single greatest game of all time. The first time I played this game I did it purely out of curiosity. I had never played a Zelda game in my life. Within the first 20 minutes of playing this game I knew that I had not played a more enjoyable and engrossing game before in my entire life. This game (along with Super Mario 64, Banjo Kazooie, Goldeneye, Mario Kart 64 and Diddy Kong This is the single greatest game of all time. The first time I played this game I did it purely out of curiosity. I had never played a Zelda game in my life. Within the first 20 minutes of playing this game I knew that I had not played a more enjoyable and engrossing game before in my entire life. This game (along with Super Mario 64, Banjo Kazooie, Goldeneye, Mario Kart 64 and Diddy Kong Racing) truly made the N64 the greatest gaming console in existence.… Expand
  48. BillH.
    Feb 13, 2007
    10
    I've never been so impacted by a video game before. When it came out, I must've beat it 4 or 5 times, looking for every secret. Now, as I watch my sister play it for the first time, almost 10 years later, the game still looks beautiful and the game play still holds up. Absolute nostalgia watching link travel through time again. Deserves to be the Best video game of all time.
  49. CJO'Connell
    Feb 4, 2007
    10
    It holds such a place in my heart, just thinking about it brings joy to me and memories of when I was younger. To "Morgan" who posted before me, I couldn't relate more to the nostalgia brought on just because of The Legend Of Zelda:Ocarina Of Time. This game is absolutely incredible, beyond just sharp or clever, insanely good, gripping, awesome adventure and graphics, and extremely It holds such a place in my heart, just thinking about it brings joy to me and memories of when I was younger. To "Morgan" who posted before me, I couldn't relate more to the nostalgia brought on just because of The Legend Of Zelda:Ocarina Of Time. This game is absolutely incredible, beyond just sharp or clever, insanely good, gripping, awesome adventure and graphics, and extremely good gameplay and amazing game in itself. The quality cannot beaten, and it's storyline rocks. Link, in that magical forest, surrounding by astounding things he accomplishes in his quest to defeat Ganondorf(who turns into a massive overlord as Ganon in the final battle)and retrieve the Triforce. It just doesn't get any better than this. It just doesn't. And no matter how hard you try, like making some other game I'll love with graphics 10 times better, and even cooler gameplay, it won't matter. Because this game is the Nintendo 64 king, and the creators of this game should be incredibly proud of themselves for making this work of art.… Expand
  50. Morgan
    Jan 27, 2007
    10
    The only game I would ever give the title of "Perfect" to, I grew up playing this game, and the nostalgia I feel at the very mention of it is unbelievable. You will fall in love with this game from the very first time Link awakes and you take control of him, to the admittedly tear-jerking ending sequence where you sit there in awe, stunned as you stare at the final frame displaying "The The only game I would ever give the title of "Perfect" to, I grew up playing this game, and the nostalgia I feel at the very mention of it is unbelievable. You will fall in love with this game from the very first time Link awakes and you take control of him, to the admittedly tear-jerking ending sequence where you sit there in awe, stunned as you stare at the final frame displaying "The End." The feeling of completing this absolute masterpiece is akin to what a mother must feel as she sees her child graduate, she knows the child is moving on and there will be more chapters in his life, but she's so sad that the hardest parts for her are over. To this day I cannot believe how good this game is, and the fact that no title since has beaten it in sheer gaming quality and entertainment. God Bless The Legend of Zelda.… Expand
  51. Somebody
    Jan 11, 2007
    2
    I only give this a two because it's fun to watch other people fight the final boss. Couldn't hold my interest for any amount of time.
  52. JordanKnight
    Jan 7, 2007
    10
    Brilliant game even nowadays in 2007, brilliant gameplay, huge array of items and weapons, mind puzzling temples that have you thinking 90% of the time and good combat, each boss has it's own weakspot instead of just slashing away and the storyline and characters add to the brilliantness. This is probably one of the best games in the Zelda series and definitley one of the best games Brilliant game even nowadays in 2007, brilliant gameplay, huge array of items and weapons, mind puzzling temples that have you thinking 90% of the time and good combat, each boss has it's own weakspot instead of just slashing away and the storyline and characters add to the brilliantness. This is probably one of the best games in the Zelda series and definitley one of the best games altogether, even standing up to the games of nowadays.… Expand
  53. TomiV.
    Jan 3, 2007
    10
    Absolutely fantastic gaming experience. Still after these years it's my all time favourite.
  54. ChrisD.
    Jan 1, 2007
    10
    A very remarkable game. Even today, I enjoy playing through it over and over, it is wonderfully designed and a great story, and the battles are also very satisfying. This game has so much that's right and so little wrong (anything wrong would be very nitpicking after playing it a number of times) and anyone who plays video game should have played this by now. If not, get the Wii and A very remarkable game. Even today, I enjoy playing through it over and over, it is wonderfully designed and a great story, and the battles are also very satisfying. This game has so much that's right and so little wrong (anything wrong would be very nitpicking after playing it a number of times) and anyone who plays video game should have played this by now. If not, get the Wii and buy it on the Shop channel. It is worth the $10.… Expand
  55. FoxK.
    Dec 30, 2006
    10
    If there is ever a debate about the greatest game ever, they obviously haven't played ocarine of time. The zelda series has always been outstanding, but this raises the bar to new levels. Twilight princess is the only game that can compete with OoT, yet it doesn't quite become that legend among games. If you haven't played Ocarina of TIme, you haven't lived.
  56. ChrisA.
    Dec 29, 2006
    10
    Just finished playing the game again, after 2 years of playing PS2, Xbox, and PC games and i got to say after 2 yeras of not playing , 2 this day I have not played any thing that cames close to THE GAME OF GAMES im 40 years old and I have played a LOT a LOT of games
  57. GanonS.
    Dec 26, 2006
    10
    This game is the true definition of the word perfect. From the captivating plot to the little secrets, like playing the Song of Storms in the middle of those rocks near the entrance to goron city and getting a free 500 rupee to the immortal and extrmemly aggrivating running man who is the spawn of satan to cows in holes, OoT is my favorite game and I feel like I just made an emmy speech.
  58. AlexandreC.
    Dec 11, 2006
    10
    This is the greatest game I've ever experienced. I'm not a video game player, but this one was worth playing, just like Harry Potter books are worth it to book non-readers. This game is the perfect example to show how video games are the next step in story telling.
  59. JamesT.
    Dec 6, 2006
    10
    This is a wonderful game, great stratagy, indepth puzzles, and a pleasing storyline to boot. This is a game that belongs at the centerpiece of any true gamers collection. It took me a few weeks to beat it the first time, now the dardest part is my dark self and searching for the mystical "sinking lure" for fishing. If you don't own it, you need to go to ebay and get it. This (in my This is a wonderful game, great stratagy, indepth puzzles, and a pleasing storyline to boot. This is a game that belongs at the centerpiece of any true gamers collection. It took me a few weeks to beat it the first time, now the dardest part is my dark self and searching for the mystical "sinking lure" for fishing. If you don't own it, you need to go to ebay and get it. This (in my opinion) the greatest game ever made!… Expand
  60. VjN.
    Nov 20, 2006
    10
    Simply the best thing that ever happend to gaming. Good on ya nintendo!
  61. StevenP.
    Nov 4, 2006
    10
    The best storyline,best music ever in a game.When it first came out,it took me months to beat it.But,now it takes me only a day.A true masterpiece.I remember that there was a list of games that made mario the best of all time,but OoT should have been.
  62. MichelleF.
    Nov 2, 2006
    10
    This is one of the greatest games, if not the greatest game ever! If you haven't played it, go get it now!
  63. DannyL.
    Nov 1, 2006
    10
    This game was perfection. Nothing more to say. It was probably the best game ever. I'm interested in seeing how Twilight Princess will do. I can't wait.
  64. JasonB.
    Oct 30, 2006
    10
    A lot of people who have started playing games just around when Xbox came out say that anything made before the year 200 is crap. Just because they didn't have 360 graphics or that it's not as good as Halo 2. Even though Halo 2 is ridiculously addictive, it's not nearly as amazing as OoT. I even first finished this game after I beat Wind Waker, and since I know it came out A lot of people who have started playing games just around when Xbox came out say that anything made before the year 200 is crap. Just because they didn't have 360 graphics or that it's not as good as Halo 2. Even though Halo 2 is ridiculously addictive, it's not nearly as amazing as OoT. I even first finished this game after I beat Wind Waker, and since I know it came out in 1998, even I can say that for a great game that was released 8 years ago must have been something. I've played it a few times on my N64, but getting the Master Quest version for my Gamecube left me breathless. It is the Original Zelda, and the Best game ever. If you disagree with this, you either have not played it, think gameplay is worthless compared to graphics (which is bull), or you just have bad taste. This is not a matter of opinion, this is a fact: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is the single greatest game in the history of all gaming.… Expand
  65. BrianC.
    Oct 24, 2006
    10
    I first played this game when it originally came out, and frankly i was amazed, i was instantly hooked, the story and world is so immersive that you'll find yourself waking up and playing for what seems like only a few hours, only to find it's time to go to sleep again... just a few months ago i went out and bought an N64 and this game again, someone had mentioned it in I first played this game when it originally came out, and frankly i was amazed, i was instantly hooked, the story and world is so immersive that you'll find yourself waking up and playing for what seems like only a few hours, only to find it's time to go to sleep again... just a few months ago i went out and bought an N64 and this game again, someone had mentioned it in conversation, i started thinking about it, started craving it, it was like i was getting home sick or something... i have halflife 2, quake 4, doom 3, all the latest games on a computer with a x1900xt gfx card so they all look amazing, but it's all taken a back seat, i'm too busy reliving old memories to use it... god I'd forgotten how much I love this game.… Expand
  66. JonJ.
    Oct 23, 2006
    10
    If there is one game which you can believe the reviews - it is this one. The best Zelda (maybe beaten by Twilight Princess) and perhaps the best game ever. People who don't give this the score it deserves, don't like Nintendo or Zelda. It is amazing and this shows what masterpieces Nintendo can produce. You can still play it today and be amazed. If there is one Zelda game you If there is one game which you can believe the reviews - it is this one. The best Zelda (maybe beaten by Twilight Princess) and perhaps the best game ever. People who don't give this the score it deserves, don't like Nintendo or Zelda. It is amazing and this shows what masterpieces Nintendo can produce. You can still play it today and be amazed. If there is one Zelda game you must play - it is this one. People who have not played this or seen how brilliant it is, cannot claim to be true gamers. Just amazing and it was ground-breaking for the time and it will never become outdated. There is a Zelda's collector disc for the Gamecube if you want to experience this game and a Master quest edition if you want a challenge. This is the essence of gaming.… Expand
  67. LinkZ.
    Oct 14, 2006
    10
    This is the best game ever! It has a large world, great graphics, ( some ) hard puzzles and it brought, like all Zelda games, something new in the Zelda series and in the gaming world.
  68. Mcn
    Oct 10, 2006
    10
    I wish I wish I still had this game. Get this game as soon as it comes out on Wii virtual console.
  69. MIK
    Sep 25, 2006
    10
    Justifiably perfect. To those giving low scores: this game was made in 1998, so if you marking down because of "muddy graphics", "to small of a game", or "not enough action" remember that this is not a current generation 360 title, MMORPG, or lotr hack n slash fest. Still, this gamel has something many of these current games don't have, and that's gameplay. One more thing, Justifiably perfect. To those giving low scores: this game was made in 1998, so if you marking down because of "muddy graphics", "to small of a game", or "not enough action" remember that this is not a current generation 360 title, MMORPG, or lotr hack n slash fest. Still, this gamel has something many of these current games don't have, and that's gameplay. One more thing, someone said the story was unoriginal as another "saves the princess" type. Yes, you do end up saving the princess, but if this is all you get from the story then either you didn't play the game through or you didn't pay attention to the story in the first place.… Expand
  70. BryanS.
    Sep 15, 2006
    10
    This is, hands down, the best game I have ever played in my life. From start to finish it can be called nothing short of a work of art.
  71. RonK.
    Sep 10, 2006
    10
    One of the best games ever made. Most of the downvoters are even too shameful to even show their names, and here purely to spite this game with their sheer jealously.
  72. DeanK.
    Sep 4, 2006
    10
    this game kicks ..., this is one of the best games ever created.
  73. StefanieF.
    Sep 2, 2006
    10
    this is the best game ever and i want to marry zelda, nothing will ever beat this. this is the game you have to play, it just makes all the other zeldas look bad! i ust absolutely love it, it took me a long time to beat, which is a good thing. ahh i love the legend of zelda ocarina of time!
  74. SamF.
    Aug 27, 2006
    10
    A pinnacle of gaming acheivement. It's funny to see the downvoters that 0 this, and how such spiteful attention from tasteless haters should just show you how awesome this game is. Such jealosy over nintendo's flawless victory? It's almost too good!
  75. JakeS.
    Aug 11, 2006
    10
    Amazing, both now and for the time. In-depth and original gameplay, challenging dungeons, and a mix of classic and new style.
  76. SeanS.
    Aug 9, 2006
    10
    I don't think I can say anything about this game that hasn't already been said, except that anyone who has anything bad to say about it is either has a personal bias against the game because it has achieved such a huge level of critical acclaim and thier favorite game hasn't, or they have never played it and just want to flame. Instead of going in depth about what makes I don't think I can say anything about this game that hasn't already been said, except that anyone who has anything bad to say about it is either has a personal bias against the game because it has achieved such a huge level of critical acclaim and thier favorite game hasn't, or they have never played it and just want to flame. Instead of going in depth about what makes this game so good, I will just say this... Almost 10 years after it's release, this game is still the absolute greatest. Some games like Metroid Prime and Chrono Cross have come close, but no other game has reached such a level, which can be called nothing other than perfection.… Expand
  77. BoBBoBBy
    Aug 7, 2006
    10
    This is like a mesh of all the favorites Puzzles Fantasy RPG Fighting and prolly many more i flippin love this game!
  78. FredC.
    Aug 6, 2006
    10
    This game brought me to tears. Yes, I litterly cried as I was riding on Epona over Hyrule field. This is the greatest game of all time. That can not be argued. It just can't.
  79. MikeT.
    Jul 25, 2006
    10
    The mythos, the history, the adventure, the gameplay... what more can be said about the greatest game of all time?
  80. ShaneS.
    Jul 17, 2006
    10
    The poor game is eight years old now, yet it plays better than 90% of the modern day games out there. Honesly you could go back in time, stop nintendo from making it, and then release it this year with current gen graphics and it would still get perfect scores from even gamespot.
  81. JakeJ.
    Jul 12, 2006
    10
    This games utterly beatiful,flawless and perfect in every way possible. Go to hell if you dont like this game. It's one of the only games with the might to match GTA and that's more modern. Twighlight princess is goin to murder every other game.
  82. xtreme
    Jul 11, 2006
    10
    i think those a-holes who give this game "0,1, or 3" have never played it and just hate it cuz it has better ratings than their fav. game.other just find too hard. but in my opinion and many others, this is, overall, the best game of its time.
  83. BrianP.
    Jul 10, 2006
    10
    Games just don't get better. Still better than most games coming out two generations later.
  84. AndrewG.
    Jul 9, 2006
    10
    this game is the single greatest game in the history of gaming. nothing has topped it, and the only thing that might is twilight princess. the grpahics were stunning for its time, and are still better than some current-gen games. the story-telling is fantastic and the characters are memorable. people who give this game less than a 10 probably havent played the game and just assume that this game is the single greatest game in the history of gaming. nothing has topped it, and the only thing that might is twilight princess. the grpahics were stunning for its time, and are still better than some current-gen games. the story-telling is fantastic and the characters are memorable. people who give this game less than a 10 probably havent played the game and just assume that just because Link is an elf that the game is automatically bad. before you judge, how about playing the game first? i feel sorry for those people, because theyre missing out on the best game of all time.… Expand
  85. DanielA.
    Jun 30, 2006
    10
    Quite certainly the greatest video game ever made. To date, nothing has topped it, and I have a strong suspicion that nothing ever will.
  86. thatguy
    Jun 6, 2006
    10
    This is one of the best games handsdown. I played this game two years late and I recognized its beauty within minutes. With all the graphically advanced games coming out, I thought this would have been some weird experience, then I started playing and its what every gamer could ever want if you allow it to appeal to you. Its world is larger than the boundaries in each level and it beats This is one of the best games handsdown. I played this game two years late and I recognized its beauty within minutes. With all the graphically advanced games coming out, I thought this would have been some weird experience, then I started playing and its what every gamer could ever want if you allow it to appeal to you. Its world is larger than the boundaries in each level and it beats out any other systems games because it came from only one system: Nintendo. Nintendo releases another better-than-others game, with grace.… Expand
  87. JonathanG.
    May 26, 2006
    10
    Easily the best adventure game ever. It has a great story and a huge world. I love this game even though is realy old. The sequel is fun but not as fun as this one.
  88. CynS.
    May 20, 2006
    10
    Easily the best game every conceived by man kind, Zelda: Ocarina of Time simply outclassess every other game out there. No one and nothing has yet to come close.
  89. BenG.
    Apr 29, 2006
    10
    Absolute perfection. This game takes the Zelda series flawlessly into 3D. 10, 15 years from now, this game will still be the best game ever made.
  90. BenRussell
    Apr 13, 2006
    10
    Best game of all time!
  91. DanA.
    Apr 11, 2006
    10
    This game created the 3-d adventure gaming genre as we know it to day, with numerous new innovations. The best game i`ve ever played.
  92. MitchellE.
    Mar 22, 2006
    10
    Excellent game......just flawless, great story line, great gameplay, perfect interactivity, really sucks you into a world with no limitations
  93. ffords
    Feb 27, 2006
    10
    this game is truly amazing its still the best game i have ever played, it made me sad when the game was coming to an end and things started to change like the market place and zelda himself.
  94. Kissme
    Jan 22, 2006
    10
    The game is wicked and i love it me and me friend plays it all the time but sometimes i haves troble on it so me friend has to beat it fer me and that is all i got to say now soo i is a wicked game man.
  95. LuckyStar
    Jan 14, 2006
    10
    In my opinion, it is the best game I have ever played and it derserves all the praise it has received. A true masterpiece, I have to add that I love the music that plays in the background when Link is fighting. Ofcourse I love Epona, the songs Link can perform, the Lon Lon Ranch, Marlon (so cute when she sings at night!), the other quirky characters and I just LOVE when Link and Princess In my opinion, it is the best game I have ever played and it derserves all the praise it has received. A true masterpiece, I have to add that I love the music that plays in the background when Link is fighting. Ofcourse I love Epona, the songs Link can perform, the Lon Lon Ranch, Marlon (so cute when she sings at night!), the other quirky characters and I just LOVE when Link and Princess Zelda first meet in the castle courtyard!! The list of reasons why I love this game is endless! In years to come we will still be playing this game, it is perfect!! If you haven't played this game already then you are truly missing out.… Expand
  96. Dan
    Jan 1, 2006
    10
    One of the few things that manage to live up to to, and even outdo, the massive hype surrounding it. Easily the best game I have ever played.
  97. BogdanN.
    Dec 30, 2005
    10
    This is one of the best games of all time. The gameplay is great, the stroyline is fun and entertaining, and an impresivly long game for the N64. The single "dissappointing" thing about this game is that the graphics arent too great, but considering its for the N64, they are not bad at all.
  98. OlduvaiJ.
    Dec 29, 2005
    10
    Best game ever, it made me feel as if I was actually in hyrule, something that not that many games make me feel. Quirky memorable characters, an amazing plot, a difficulty level honed to perfection, this is my only perfect 10.
  99. MikeS.
    Dec 5, 2005
    10
    The fact is this game has reached the pinnacle of the gaming expirience and the entire feel of the game is amazing, to the point that it has not been matched yet. There is an undeniable dept to this game making it the greatest game of all.
  100. MattD.
    Dec 3, 2005
    10
    THE single game I could honestly say I think deserves the title best game ever. And no, I am not part of the hype, when I first played this I was pretty much isolated from any gamer culture, having no internet, no magazines and no proliferous gamer culture in my immediate area. This game is gaming taken to an art form.
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Universal acclaim - based on 22 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 22 out of 22
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  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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