The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

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  1. leonelmunoz
    Nov 14, 2021
    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
  2. Longtime4321
    Nov 13, 2021
    7
    If you're gonna play this one, play a rom hack that lets you fast forward the dialouge, becuase the original speed is enough to ruin the whole game
  3. andres_disez
    Nov 11, 2021
    7
    Si bien el juego fue extremadamente importante para la industria e historicamente merezca mas nota, actualmente considero que le falta para ser perfecto. Los secretos de la pradera de Hyrule son bastante aleatorios y poco intuitivos (con agujeros al lado de arboles random) y el control de apuntado bastante tedioso. Recomiendo que si se quiere jugar se use el remake de 3ds, que mejora elSi bien el juego fue extremadamente importante para la industria e historicamente merezca mas nota, actualmente considero que le falta para ser perfecto. Los secretos de la pradera de Hyrule son bastante aleatorios y poco intuitivos (con agujeros al lado de arboles random) y el control de apuntado bastante tedioso. Recomiendo que si se quiere jugar se use el remake de 3ds, que mejora el apartado gráfico, el apuntado es mejor, tiene ciertas ayudas como las canciones de la ocarina a tu disposición mientras tocas, y lo mas importante de todo: las botas son objeto de acceso rapido y no hay que entrar en el menu para cambiarlas (templo del agua, sí, te miro a ti)
    igualmente no podia poner menos nota porque invento una gran cantidad de cosas que aun hoy en dia se usan en videojuegos en entornos 3d    … Expand
  4. drachejustin
    Nov 10, 2021
    0
    i dont understand why this have 99 points its not that good i dont like it so much
  5. Jarkabob
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    One of the best Legend of Zelda games in my opinion because of the artwork and graphics.
  6. dollar452435
    Jul 11, 2021
    8
    Слишком детская история. Примитивные диалоги. Однако игра просто обогнала все что есть в свое время.
  7. dryyyx
    Nov 4, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So innovative game, so much fun to play even in 2021. Hello dtf btw. Like this game since childhood on gamecube. True gem of game industry.… Expand
  8. Versusdelyxe
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    One of the Best Games of all Time.
    Everything in this Game is near Perfection.
    A Masterpiece !
  9. WiiB
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    The perfect gameplay experience! This game is amazing, i love all the features, the characters, the history, the map and the secondary missions, a perfect ending and a perfect experience.
  10. Codemann2010
    Oct 25, 2021
    10
    Greatest game ever made no other game can hold its own against ocarina of time.
  11. JimPickens
    Oct 22, 2021
    9
    Ocarina of Time might just be one of the most overrated games of all time, but by god if I didn't love almost every minute I spent with this game.

    Ocarina of Time is the 4th entry in the long running Legend of Zelda series and if you play any Zelda game in your lifetime, it should probably be this one. I must admit this isn't my favourite Zelda game, but it's certainly up there. For    Ocarina of Time might just be one of the most overrated games of all time, but by god if I didn't love almost every minute I spent with this game.

    Ocarina of Time is the 4th entry in the long running Legend of Zelda series and if you play any Zelda game in your lifetime, it should probably be this one. I must admit this isn't my favourite Zelda game, but it's certainly up there. For what it's worth, it is my favourite N64 game, which doesn't mean much when I've only played 3 N64 games I'm aware.

    for 1998, OoT is remarkably impressive, it hasn't aged great visually, but for the most part it still plays flawlessly. Link feels almost entirely free of the jank that plagued Mario 64 and other N64 games I haven't played because the only other one is Banjo and that also plays great.

    The story is appropriately the most complex thus far, it's a three-dimensional story if you will... Sorry. You are Link, or whatever you wanna name him, I always just call him Link, and you live in the Kokiri Forest among the -you guessed it- Kokiri, one morning being told by a magical blue ball called a fairy named Navi to go to the Deku tree. Link, with sword and shield in hand, ventures forth to find the Deku tree dying, upon proving himself Link is given a mission and sets off with Navi as his new companion to find Zelda, get engaged to a fish, become bro's with some rock people and listen to an owl explain sh*t 3 times over because you keep accidentally pressing "yes" instead of "no" when he asks you if you want him to repeat himself. Where the "Ocarina of time" comes in to... Ocarina of Time, is about halfway through the game where Ganondorf steals Zelda and she throws you said titular instrument and you set off to the Temple of Time to take up the famous Master Sword , sending Link forward in time and also giving him gauntlets, pants and earrings thanks... Time? did Rauru do that? Did Fi? Anyway there you meet Rauru, the first of seven Sages with which you are tasked with finding throughout Hyrule, so you go to Lon Lon Ranch because f*ck traversing Hyrule on foot, you get Epona and you begin the real adventure.

    Ocarina is not the best Zelda, but the story, music and characters really come together in such a way that it's hard to not love this game, it really feels like an adventure you're embarking on. It pulls a bit of a Final Fantasy 6 and has the villain win halfway through, but this time you have to prevent it in the future rather than just kill the villain and live in the now ruined world.

    As the title would suggest, Ocarina has a heavy focus on music, you play music to call Epona, you play music to change the weather, you play music to advance the story, this game loves music, and it's all very good, I find myself humming Saria's Song to this day. This game also handles its musical instrument far better than its successors, whereas Wind Waker forces you to stop in your tracks and tediously play the song timed perfectly, Ocarina lets you play the song however fast you like as to not halt the gameplay for something relatively arbitrary. One of my few complaints and one that's shared by many is of course the Water Temple, but even that can be remedied by playing the 3D version on the 3ds, which is personally the version I recommend over the N64 version. Another complaint would have to be Navi, I don't hate her as much as many but I find her largely barren of personality, maybe I've just been spoiled by Midna in Twilight Princess but I simply can't go back to Navi anymore, even the King of Red Lions is an improvement, but I guess she isn't as bad as Fi.

    In closing, Ocarina of Time is a great game and absolutely worth your time, it's a fantastic game but contrary to popular belief, no it's not perfect, it has issues and the Water Temple can give you several migraines but it is a good game. Music is great, characters are fun, graphics are... play the 3D version.    … Expand
  12. bitlcs
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    the best video game of all time.
    the best video game of all time.
    the best video game of all time.
  13. Kiddome
    Oct 16, 2021
    10
    I just finished the 3DS version. And I love it. It was amazing and I feel like I’m going to be replaying it soon haha. I loved the music, the boss design, the characters are so special and each one of them shine in their own. And this princess zelda is my new favorite along with the princess of twilight. A masterpiece.
  14. 1980Gamerz
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    Greatest game of all time. Ahead of it's time in every aspect. Hardcore gameplay. Not for casual. For the people that gave it a zero no way for metacritic accepting this rating. There is one from virus ac that gave it a 5 and that this game does not deserve a 10 because the game is overated now days. Sorry but this should be rated according to the time it released not 2021. There are someGreatest game of all time. Ahead of it's time in every aspect. Hardcore gameplay. Not for casual. For the people that gave it a zero no way for metacritic accepting this rating. There is one from virus ac that gave it a 5 and that this game does not deserve a 10 because the game is overated now days. Sorry but this should be rated according to the time it released not 2021. There are some people giving it 0. For real metacritic who controls this?.… Expand
  15. finitemike
    Oct 12, 2021
    0
    Not as great as I'd hoped but not too bad either. DEFINITELY use a guide because the game is not friendly to modern players. It can be very frustrating at times, definitely play it with save states if possible.
  16. davidkolman
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    sem palavras pra descrever o quão magnífico é esse game. bons tempos jogando com os primos. e deve ser jogado pra sempre. todo dia é dia de Ocarina of time!!
  17. sex69
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    It's fun, but this game. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a game that has had a huge impact on human history. Thousands of children have grown up playing this game, and millions of people are still making games from this game's ideas. Like the father of the gaming world.
  18. Inuyasha1
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    인류 역사상 세계최고의 게임 1위.. ㄷㄷ 무너지지 않는 불멸의 메타스코어 역대 평점 1위 기록. 젤다의적은 젤다 뿐이라는걸 실감 시켜준 게임. 오로지 젤다 야숨을 능가하는 게임은 지구상에 젤다 시오뿐..
  19. Ducksarebots
    Oct 7, 2021
    10
    As the name says The Legend of Zelda has lived up to its full potential becoming an everlasting experience that has aged perfectly fine, even to this day getting your hands on an original copy of this game feels truly magical like the first time I played it back on the Nintendo 64 era. Gaming industry wouldn’t be the same without this monster of the game, arguably the best game ever made.
  20. Genesix
    Sep 27, 2021
    10
    One of the best games i ever played, no matter what people say about this game, it is a masterpiece. I recently played it again, at first I was afraid that it was not as good as they had told me but it turned out to be one of the best experiences of video games
  21. WPB
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not funny didn't laugh. ,… Expand
  22. Addiv
    Sep 19, 2021
    10
    With the best story and gameplay, The Legends Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time becomes the best game ever made in the world, no doubt about it, of course everyone has their opinion, but after finishing this game i just don't have all the words to praise it. I just say: this is absolutely the best game in the world. i just don't have all the words to praise it. I just say: this is absolutely theWith the best story and gameplay, The Legends Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time becomes the best game ever made in the world, no doubt about it, of course everyone has their opinion, but after finishing this game i just don't have all the words to praise it. I just say: this is absolutely the best game in the world. i just don't have all the words to praise it. I just say: this is absolutely the best game in the world… Expand
  23. AndoreMikaeru
    Sep 14, 2021
    10
    Sem dúvidas, ums dos melhores jogos que eu já joguei, a trilha sonora impecável a história belíssima!
  24. ylnylmn
    Sep 14, 2021
    10
    Ocarina of Time is probably one of the best open worlds I've played. Even today it's better than many open world games. Definitely a revolution compared to 1998. I still remember the sweet music used in the game. The characters are very well written and memorable. The story is beautiful. Level design is amazing. Every place, every dungeon has a different atmosphere. Combat mechanics are aOcarina of Time is probably one of the best open worlds I've played. Even today it's better than many open world games. Definitely a revolution compared to 1998. I still remember the sweet music used in the game. The characters are very well written and memorable. The story is beautiful. Level design is amazing. Every place, every dungeon has a different atmosphere. Combat mechanics are a lot of fun. Boss battles are good and creative. Various side quests and small side stories to do in the open world. Switching between the two times added a difference to the game.
    But there are two parts I don't like;
    1_) Water Tample: Constantly changing items and backtracking is very tiring.
    2_) Some solutions are not clear: You don't know what to do for hours when Navi's help doesn't help either. In some places I had to seek help from the forums for a solution. Especially in the first quarter of the game, the game is not new player friendly. In some puzzles, you may not know what to do.
    Other than that, I was amazed by everything in the game. I was quite mesmerized. It's incredible to make a game like this in those years.    … Expand
  25. Pacer
    Sep 11, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece that’s why it’s rated number#1 best game of all time!!!! Love this game
  26. J0hnnyboy
    Sep 10, 2021
    10
    I first played this many, many years ago as a kid, but did not manage to finish it. Fast forward 15 years later to my college days and I bought a used Nintendo 64 solely to replay and finally complete this one game. The story, game design, music and characters are in a league of their own, way back in 1998 when it was released, and has only been equalled by very few games to date, e g.I first played this many, many years ago as a kid, but did not manage to finish it. Fast forward 15 years later to my college days and I bought a used Nintendo 64 solely to replay and finally complete this one game. The story, game design, music and characters are in a league of their own, way back in 1998 when it was released, and has only been equalled by very few games to date, e g. Skyrim and Witcher 3. This is a game you'll remember for the rest of your life, a world that truly draws you in, with memorable adventures and a sense of complete freedom to explore this bright and cheery world, full of small but satisfying secrets. Ocarina of time deserves it's title of the World's Best Game. THIS GAME IS A LEGEND.… Expand
  27. Snowadian
    Sep 7, 2021
    10
    I am one of the lucky ones. I played this game in my twenties when it first came out on the N64. I knew very little about it before playing and it was one of the greatest gaming experiences I have ever had. I was totally absorbed in it and played as much as could until I beat it.

    OoT revolutionized the entire gaming industry and I can happily say I was there when it happened. For those    I am one of the lucky ones. I played this game in my twenties when it first came out on the N64. I knew very little about it before playing and it was one of the greatest gaming experiences I have ever had. I was totally absorbed in it and played as much as could until I beat it.

    OoT revolutionized the entire gaming industry and I can happily say I was there when it happened. For those who haven't played it, I'd say don't. Wait until the remaster comes out (if it ever does). No matter how awesome a game was back in '99, it most likely will not meet your expectations after reading all of these reviews - unless you have a penchant for old games. However, if Nintendo does a remaster, make sure you are first in line for it!

    From story, to puzzles, to dungeons, to music, this game had it all. It gave all of us a look at where the gaming industry could go and I am thankful I had the opportunity to be in the right place at the right time!    … Expand
  28. carlosmponce25
    Sep 6, 2021
    10
    Aún no tengo palabras para describir lo que este juego me ha hecho sentir, sin duda alguna puedo decir que es el mejor juego de la historia y mi favorito. Me ayudó muchísimo en su momento. Los años pasarán y seguiré amando a The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time. Gracias por todo Zelda, simplemente eres un juego perfecto, jamás te olvidaré.
  29. VirusAC
    Sep 6, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pura magia, arte, fantasia, un sueño, a dream, magia divina, sentimientos....… Expand
  30. Gamer2068
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    When this game came out it change my gaming life forever. Adventure and Soundtrack are timeless and memorable.
  31. Malakai495
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    Best Zelda game in the series 100% it's really good. The graphics were also really good for back then.
  32. IAmGood-U
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    It is difficult to describe how this game has helped me judge the quality of a game for the rest of my life. This game was amazing to me as a kid, is still amazing to me today. One of the best.
  33. Molajaat
    Aug 25, 2021
    0
    This game doesn't hold up at all. Has a very generic story, and is only popular today because people look at it with nostalgia goggles. Don't waste your time with it
  34. MetaMonkeyMan
    Aug 24, 2021
    10
    Ocarina of Time was the greatest game ever made, until The Witcher 3 came along...
  35. BruhMoment167
    Aug 24, 2021
    10
    Absolute **** masterpiece, just wish they didn't take a 3ds remaster to make the iron and hover boots an item so you can take them on and off with one button, especially because of the water temple, but everything else is great, and it's not just nostalgia, since i actually finished this game for the first time not too much time ago, it's just really fun to play if you like games that makeAbsolute **** masterpiece, just wish they didn't take a 3ds remaster to make the iron and hover boots an item so you can take them on and off with one button, especially because of the water temple, but everything else is great, and it's not just nostalgia, since i actually finished this game for the first time not too much time ago, it's just really fun to play if you like games that make you think and act at the same time, i mean, if you're more into hardcore ass shooters or other games with a huge ammount of pressure like the souls saga, you'll maybe find it way too easy, and it's might not be as mind challenging as other games like portal, but it's still great on its own way, so much that it even inspired a lot of games from it's release till actuality, and the story is easily the best version of the hero's journey in a videogame.
    If you do like gaming , you should give it a shot at least once.    … Expand
  36. ArgentineLink
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Es el mejor juego que juegue en toda mi PUTA VIDA,LAS MECANICAS SON INCREIBLES,LOS TEMPLOS DAN DIFICULTAD DESAFIANTE,Y LO MEJOR ES QUE ESTA SUPER OPTIMIZADO,pero la cronologia es bastante confusa,igual 10/10
  37. Meme345
    Aug 18, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gameplay is fantastic. Controls are great and simple. Everything about this game is excellent. Well, except for maybe the water temple. Otherwise, the dungeons are great. Gohma and King Dodongo are very easy, Morpha is underwhelming, but other than those, the bosses are great. The story is also cool. The concept of time travel is executed greatly. I can see it's bad graphics, but it came out in 1998, so that's why. It's an amazing game that you should play… Expand
  38. this_game_sucks
    Aug 17, 2021
    10
    graphichs 2/10 but graphics doesn't matter
    gameplay 9/10
    story 10/10 ocarina of time is greatest game of all time but water temple is hard af why its greatest game? heh you don't have to pay 1000$ for a character, no micro-transactions and you don't have to buy a 70$ for a fcking armor game makes you feel the atmoshphere inside of deku tree you say wow this place looks like nobody came    graphichs 2/10 but graphics doesn't matter
    gameplay 9/10
    story 10/10
    ocarina of time is greatest game of all time but water temple is hard af
    why its greatest game? heh you don't have to pay 1000$ for a character, no micro-transactions and you don't have to buy a 70$ for a fcking armor game makes you feel the atmoshphere inside of deku tree you say wow this place looks like nobody came here for 100 years this sucks in hyrule field you feel adventure you having but you always hear screams of somersaulting Link when you play the game as a kid world is full of hapiness but then you turn into adult hyrule castle is now ganon's castle and marketplace is ruıined full of re-deads lake hylia is dried and ghosts appear randomly in hyrule field ganondorf give control of lon lon ranch to ingo and gravekeeper dampe died from hypothermia(spoiler for people didn't finished game) you get 3 spiritual stones one from deku tree one from dodongos cavern in death mountain one from inside of a f*cking fish in zoras river then you go to hyrule castle but a**hole ganondorf and his minions attacked castle zelda escapes and throws ocarina of time after ganondorf goes you take it and go to temple of time you take the master sword and now you can travel in time everything changed almost nobody knows you are that kid you breaked their pots in forest temple you feel like a rat lost his way in a maze... it should be called maze temple sheik(zelda) always comes after every temple and spits right facts and teleports game always make you feel the atmosphere but i don't know why but a version of the game used call to prayer in fire temple also water temple makes you feel older... your hours wasted without magazines it was impossible. shadow temple music has that drums and souls make weird sounds here lies the bloody history of hyrule spirit temple makes you feel like a old man nobody can give me back that hours i wasted here and after you collect every medallions sages build up bridge in hyrule castle and you beat ganondorf after that you beat ganon and escape. if you play the game carefully you understand the story and if you go back to child Link nobody knows you defeated ganondorf but as adult every single person knows you Link the hero of time    … Expand
  39. Yeraytc
    Aug 11, 2021
    10
    Creo que no hay nada que decir y todo esta dicho, fue una revolución, y a los que le ponen una mala critica por los controles o los gráficos... es un juego que se estreno en 1998.... y los que dicen que la historia es mala, no se que juego habréis jugado.
  40. soahknam
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    The game that inspired and influenced open video game creators of the future. I played it as a child and by that time the game was out of the box, this is one of those games that mark the time and mark a before and after. a masterpiece.

    STORY: 10
    GAMEPLAY: 10
    MUSIC: 10
    VISUALS: 10

    PERSONAL SCORE: 10 + >> A MASTER PIECE
  41. Paco_pucheros
    Aug 5, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No se parten las manzanas de los puestos de comida si les doy con la espada :l… Expand
  42. Imapigtoo
    Aug 4, 2021
    6
    It's alright, pretty dated at this point. I think you're kidding yourself if you give this game (or pretty much any game) a 10/10, but it's certainly not bad.
  43. JustinMiller116
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    It’s Ocarina of Time need I say more? How many games over 20 years old still hold up today? From the game play to story to the amazing sound track. This game was King of the N64 with Super Mario 64 being the closest thing to it. But overall just the execution of everything without having a blueprint to go off of it is perfect and that’s not just nostalgia talking. If you have not downloadIt’s Ocarina of Time need I say more? How many games over 20 years old still hold up today? From the game play to story to the amazing sound track. This game was King of the N64 with Super Mario 64 being the closest thing to it. But overall just the execution of everything without having a blueprint to go off of it is perfect and that’s not just nostalgia talking. If you have not download and emulator and play this masterpiece.… Expand
  44. G1n
    Aug 1, 2021
    10
    Her şey mükemmel tek sıkıntı kapalı kaldım nasıl çıkacağımı araştırmak yerine buraya oyunun ne kadar mükemmel olduğunu yazmaya geldim
  45. Pineapples2329
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    First of all, play this on the 3ds. The only thing it adds is boss rush, and it makes the water temple a LOT better, which is the only bad part of the entire game. After playing the water temple on oot 3d, its literally my favorite dungeon. But this is my second favorite game of all time, buy it.
  46. Mariosnake
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Grandioso juego uno de lo mejores juegos de la historia en Nintendo esto por qué me recuerda que mi hermano Me comentó que su mejor juego es the legend of Zelda ocarina of time. No solo por que el lo decía si no que al volverlo a jugar me maravillo
  47. Crysawn
    Jul 27, 2021
    10
    This game is the best Zelda game to date, right behind Majora's Mask. The atmosphere, character personalities, the secret hidden holes underneath the random rocks, there's a mountain in the distance and you can climb up it, the music, and the different tunic colors. By far the best Zelda game, Breath of the Wild has nothing on Ocarina of Time. I also played this when it released in 1998This game is the best Zelda game to date, right behind Majora's Mask. The atmosphere, character personalities, the secret hidden holes underneath the random rocks, there's a mountain in the distance and you can climb up it, the music, and the different tunic colors. By far the best Zelda game, Breath of the Wild has nothing on Ocarina of Time. I also played this when it released in 1998 and my feelings for it haven't changed, you can call it nostalgia, rose colored glasses, have your fill on what you'd like to color my opinion. 10/10… Expand
  48. GWileman
    Jul 27, 2021
    10
    This is, undoubtedly the best game I have ever played. I grew up playing this on the 3DS remaster and I've never had more fun, this game has everything you could ever want; a good story, interesting characters and a banging soundtrack... What more could you want? It will allways hold a special place in my heart which is why I believe this to be the best game I've ever played/has ever been.
  49. Markishio
    Jul 25, 2021
    10
    Para ser de 1998 es de lo mejorcito lo recomendare toda mi vida eso si jugar el de la 3ds que es mejor
  50. Leviata_Reis
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Otimo jogo . Mas futuramente vou jogar outra vez , porque preciso descobrir segredos . Zerei sem usar video detonado e revista .
  51. MAM10
    Jul 19, 2021
    10
    this is the best game ever created.
    there is nothing i can say that will give justice to this timeless masterpiece. I hope one day we can play it on the switch. 10/10
  52. Futaba12
    Jul 14, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uno de los mejore juegos que he jugado durante toda mi vida, es una experiencia increíble por la manera tan fluida en que la historia se integra perfectamente con el gameplay, debe ser una parad obligatoria para toda aquella persona interesada en los videojuegos por lo cual espero que los que lean esto le den una oportunidad a este maravilloso titulo de Nintendo.… Expand
  53. Autokton
    Jul 13, 2021
    10
    Thank you for the best childhood memories that I have when I look back. My mother always loved watching me play OOT and she always recognizes Link from the Legend of Zelda despite being over 60 Years old. Man i get tears in my eyes while I'm writing.
  54. Zelda192
    Jul 11, 2021
    10
    Ein tolles Spiel. Das erste 3D Zelda war ein Meilenstein für das gesamte Gaming Universum.
    Die Musik ist so schön. Die atmosphäre ist beeindruckend. Das beste Spiel das ich je gespielt habe.
  55. domkadzi
    Jul 7, 2021
    10
    What can I say? I have never played better game and even Breath of the Wild can't compare itself to this masterpiece.
  56. Keybot1990
    Jul 6, 2021
    1
    Its not a Wii play minigame Its not a Wii play minigame Its not a Wii play minigame Its not a Wii play minigame Its not a Wii play minigame Its not a Wii play minigame Its not a Wii play minigame
  57. INFIEDRO
    Jul 5, 2021
    10
    Ocarina of time was a great game that implemented a lot of new things to the genre, and inspired beauties like Dark souls or Witcher 3, for all those who say "bad graphics" or "bad controls" it was 1998, it was an innovation for those Times and bad controls, keep in mind that the Nintendo 64 controller was not the best, do not take into account the joy-con or the Nintendo Switch proOcarina of time was a great game that implemented a lot of new things to the genre, and inspired beauties like Dark souls or Witcher 3, for all those who say "bad graphics" or "bad controls" it was 1998, it was an innovation for those Times and bad controls, keep in mind that the Nintendo 64 controller was not the best, do not take into account the joy-con or the Nintendo Switch pro controller.
    Added "Z-Targetting" or targeting enemies, which was a great implementation of the genre (for those who say there isn't!)
    and apart from "the temple of the water here and the temple of the water there" yes, it is a bad temple. But you know? The game has other good aspects. The story and character design is good, with a lot of races.
    And it is still improved with the 3ds remake, which improves the graphics and controls, making the water temple and the damn balloon game better for this version (Some put a 2 or a 0 for the balloon minigame, Oh my!)
    In my opinion, a true art that any fan of video games should play at least 1 time. And in my opinion, it has not aged badly at all, it is still pleasant to play, and well, if the controls or graphics bother you a lot, you can play the 3ds remake! Let nothing stop you wanting to play this masterpiece.    … Expand
  58. Patoplex
    Jul 3, 2021
    10
    El más grande de la historia, un juego que no solo me marcó si no que además sería escuela para los juegos que vendrían hasta el día de hoy Un gigante entre gigantes
  59. emilyratesgames
    Jul 1, 2021
    9
    Score: 9
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  60. Braziers
    Jun 30, 2021
    10
    It’s so close to perfection that it feels perfect. Quite literally the best game I’ve ever played, time and time again. Played it as a child when first released and I still play it today as an adult and it’s never lost it’s shine.
  61. Oreun
    Jun 29, 2021
    10
    Very good game indeed. It's a masterpiece.

    Muy buen juego. Es una obra maestra.
  62. ANGELFM20
    Jun 27, 2021
    10
    De los mejores juegos que he jugado, es súper entretenido y está muy bien creado.
  63. xFelipex456
    Jun 23, 2021
    5
    O melhor game já criado, uma obra prima em diversos quesitos, trilha sonora incrível, gráficos muito bons para seu tempo, ainda não foi criado um game capaz de chegar aos pés dessa obra de arte maravilhosa, pode ser facilmente descrito como jogo do milênio
  64. QQC
    Jun 22, 2021
    10
    amazing amazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazing
  65. erfds
    Jun 19, 2021
    10
    اسطوره...................................................................................
  66. Cabello182
    Jun 19, 2021
    10
    Uma fantasia incrível, com um mistério único para a época. Seguir a jornada de Link em hyrule atrás dos fragmentos da tri force foi algo lindo, vivendo o passado com hyrule em seus dias de glória e ver isso mudar para um reino sombrio cheio de perigos. Sem dúvidas, ocarina of time faz você vivenciar altas experiências, sentimentos.
  67. Emperator444
    Jun 16, 2021
    10
    This is one of the greatest game of all time.
    It has one of the better stories in video-games and it is just amazing.
  68. truthbetold1981
    Jun 16, 2021
    0
    Didnt liked it at all..Overhyped!!What in the name of the lord is this game?9.1?Really?
  69. Just_a_Dude
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    Simply put the greatest video game of all time
    anything else is background noise
    you will never beat this masterpiece
  70. AbradaKadabra
    Jun 14, 2021
    5
    Как, блять, можно было оценить это ископаемое выше таких шедевров сюжета и геймплея как: Ведьмак 3, Horizon zero dawn,Uncharted 4,(Minecraft?) и т.дВедьмак аж на 2 странице, притом его опережают какие-то старые и почти всеми забытые археологические экземплярыКак, блять, можно было оценить это ископаемое выше таких шедевров сюжета и геймплея как: Ведьмак 3, Horizon zero dawn,Uncharted 4,(Minecraft?) и т.дВедьмак аж на 2 странице, притом его опережают какие-то старые и почти всеми забытые археологические экземпляры
  71. soniczero
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    El mejor juego de la historia. Fue una revolución en su día, y hoy si se rejuega, es de esos juegos que no envejecen mal, siguen entreteniendo de la misma forma.
  72. Noored
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Legit story, this is masterpiece game if you want to play best game, you must play.
  73. Anteiku
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Por que se necesitarpian tantisimas letras para describir una simple joya y obra maestra? simplemente lo mejor del mundo
  74. AlucardKyu
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    Tremendo juegardo,la gente que se queja de los gráficos o controles no se da cuenta de que estamos hablando de un juego de hace mas de 20 años para una consola que para que no se comience a quemar tiene que despawnear enemigos si te alejas de ellos.Aún así,es un buen juego.
  75. yazidalsh
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. love this game ...............................................................................................................................… Expand
  76. Cara_Cara
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Ambientação ótima ea trilha sonora impecável gameplay muito boa fluida Fico até sem palavras..
  77. JuniorTJS
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Jogo incomparável. Divisor de eras. Tudo é perfeito, jogabilidade, trilha sonora, história, o melhor sem dúvidas.
  78. Soulking115
    Jun 10, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly the best game I’ve ever played with the story and bosses, with the the way link ages and how the world changes in those years and how it gets darker… Expand
  79. CtrlAltDeli
    Jun 8, 2021
    10
    An original masterpiece that continues to show relevance time and time again. A fantastic game.
  80. DukeSr
    Jun 3, 2021
    10
    Es el mejor juego de la historia y quien lo juzgue por graficos esta muy jodido xD
  81. Bait21
    Jun 3, 2021
    10
    Excelente juego, su música, puzzle y jugabilidad adelantadas totalmente a su época; además de ser pionero en un ser rol-3d. Merece totalmente ser el mejor juego de la historia, y ni hablar de su sucesor majoras mask y el más reciente aventura de zelda botw.
  82. Valkillmore
    Jun 1, 2021
    10
    The OST alone makes this one of the greatest games to ever exist. Somehow has more interesting and diverse dungeons than Breath of The Wild which released in 2017.
  83. MaxSauce
    May 31, 2021
    10
    + Breathtaking atmosphere
    + Truly a charming world that that I wish I could live in
    + Feels like an archetype of a video game
    + Just keeps on giving as time goes on
  84. Tochi
    May 28, 2021
    10
    The legend of zelda: Ocarina of Time es un juego único, algo que tienes que probar si o si.
  85. Ding109
    May 27, 2021
    10
    I am NOT one of those tasteless clowns who believe that games should be rated for "how well they aged" and how good they are in today's market. Is the Mona Lisa any less a classic just because it wouldn't hold up to the standards of modern pieces? Would you give your grandmother a 2/10 simply because she is old? No. That would most likely be poor judgement. Now, if she's a total b****,I am NOT one of those tasteless clowns who believe that games should be rated for "how well they aged" and how good they are in today's market. Is the Mona Lisa any less a classic just because it wouldn't hold up to the standards of modern pieces? Would you give your grandmother a 2/10 simply because she is old? No. That would most likely be poor judgement. Now, if she's a total b****, that's another story. Ocarina of Time is no b****. Ocarina of Time was quite literally a game-changer. Having been able to play it when it first came out, I can attest to how incredible it was. There wasn’t (and arguably still isn’t) anything quite like it. I will admit, if you hadn't played it when it was relevant, it may be slightly inaccessible for you now. BUT, you may wish to thank Ocarina of Time for the modern gameplay mechanics/environments/stories/etc. that you take for granted now - because it certainly (whether you'd like to believe so or not) paved the way for all of them. Now, f*** off.… Expand
  86. Pear117
    May 25, 2021
    10
    Sin duda el juego que revoluciono los juegos en tercera persona, gráficos geniales para su época, y un gameplay que sin duda cambio la manera en que se hacen videojuegos
  87. Sparda963
    May 24, 2021
    10
    This game is just amazing, I've played it on my childhood and I loved it, nowadays I bought a n64 just to be able to play it again and enjoy the temples/dungeon and soundtrack like the first time I played it as a child. If you have the opportunity to play it you should not miss it.
  88. Guxi13
    May 24, 2021
    3
    Pues para mi esta muy lejos de ser el mejor Zelda pero muuy. Es que miren una cosa es que el juego haya tenido unos grandes gráficos y otra que sea una completa revolución para la narrativa, los personajes la historia, de eso Ocarina no tiene nada, solo un poco de merito de los gráficos, pero si mario 64 ya lo habia hecho perfecto. Esa es mi opinion, y su secuela Majoras vino a remandarPues para mi esta muy lejos de ser el mejor Zelda pero muuy. Es que miren una cosa es que el juego haya tenido unos grandes gráficos y otra que sea una completa revolución para la narrativa, los personajes la historia, de eso Ocarina no tiene nada, solo un poco de merito de los gráficos, pero si mario 64 ya lo habia hecho perfecto. Esa es mi opinion, y su secuela Majoras vino a remandar todo lo malo que hizo este jueg.… Expand
  89. Arsal_0
    May 22, 2021
    10
    Is one of the most revolutionary games of the history. obviously we must understand that is a game made a long time ago. I enjoy it over and over and i know so you will
  90. Demonio10
    May 21, 2021
    10
    El que le da 0 es porque no lo ha jugado nunca, uno de los mejores juegos de toda la historia.. hasta que le supero su hermano mayor breath of the wild.
  91. Ferdsigner
    May 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nintendo basically started and stabilised norms on video games the way we know nowadays, period. But they didn’t know that the tendency of games having a deeper meaning and lore, would be something that fans would want and appreciate. Luckily, and I meant it, the history in OoT enable the Zelda team to create and fit all Zelda games in a (quite messy) timeline. OoT has a branch where Link coming back from the future creating the child timeline, the branch that he left behind the adult timeline, and finally the one where Le loses to Ganondorf, the downfall timeline. Which was a genius move to use OoT as fork.
    OoT created and break a lot of boundaries in the game world, have an amazing story, intriguing, by giving backstories to most of npcs, secrets, it’s fun, and entertaining. 11/10    … Expand
  92. grilledcheeze
    May 19, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Damn. Just damn. This game, in every shape and form, is THE definitive standard for gaming. There were so many games that have been released over the years that have gained the title "Best ever", but this one, this one struck. It hit gold alright. Platinum. I'm not gonna lie, I thought the game was just unfair at first. I've gotten used to games where there are markers on the map or compass. A clear and distinct direction as to what/where the player should do or go. Being my first Zelda game, I was lost. I didn't know what to do at first. I didn't know how to act or where to go because the game doesn't give me the objectives directly. Ocarina of Time (and the other Zelda games as well) relies on player exploration. A player that, in order to progress through the game, had to explore almost every nook and cranny to progress through the story, and it was beautiful. I spent tons of hours into this game, finding new stuff to discover in every place I went to and the reliance on my intellect to do puzzles that were either really fun to do or just plain confusing and unentertaining. Now I'm not going to say that I didn't use guides because that would be very hypocritical of me, but I did. Not a Zelda veteran in case you still don't know lol. The story was really good and have twists that I didn't see coming, especially with Zelda. That hit hard. I like how the time travel stuff in this game doesn't get confusing nor convoluted as such with other different pieces of media that tackle the same concept and tries to explain too much. OoT had it simple with time travel. Though, I'm a little disappointed that going back through time wasn't utilized more in terms of importance to the story. Sure, the game makes you go back through time to get an essential item needed for the next temples and the gauntlet in the Spirit temple but that's basically it. It might be annoying for some people when the player constantly jumps to different timelines, but IMO, it would've been fantastic because the idea would've possibly explored more of the Pre-Ganon world and how things turned out the way it gets in the future within our and Kid Link's eyes. Plus, time travel is just fun. The combat system is cool and is what I mostly love about this game. It was really fun slashing up fiends while using the best tactics I need to come up to on the spot to get the upper hand against enemies and bosses. Speaking of bosses, OoT is probably the only game I've played so far that balances out the difficulty of each boss in every temple. They're not too hard nor too easy. And the final fight with Ganondorf was hype all the way through. I enjoyed that fight thoroughly and gave me insane amounts of goosebumps and sweat. The game's graphics aren't necessarily bad, but it doesn't hold up well compared to the pixilated entries of the Zelda franchise, primarily A Link to the Past. Is the soundtrack in OoT supposed to be soothing or eerily creepy? I hear both. All in all, it's just a great game from head to toe. Definitely deserves 10/10.… Expand
  93. DaFoeFis
    May 17, 2021
    10
    Este juego es una obra de arte, marcó mi infancia en muchos sentidos. No se entiendería de la misma forma la saga The Legend Of Zelda sin esta joya.
  94. Surleybutdirty
    May 17, 2021
    8
    This game is way to overrated it is a phenomenal game but its toooo overrated I recommend playing this game
  95. EveryoneTryPCP
    May 10, 2021
    10
    I would like to start this review by stating I don't have a bunch of nostalgia towards this game. The first time I played it was probably around 2007. Since that time, I have probably replayed this game and the masterquest at least 10 times. There is a reason this game is considered the best of all time.

    After reading the negative reviews I felt the need to review this game as well. It    I would like to start this review by stating I don't have a bunch of nostalgia towards this game. The first time I played it was probably around 2007. Since that time, I have probably replayed this game and the masterquest at least 10 times. There is a reason this game is considered the best of all time.

    After reading the negative reviews I felt the need to review this game as well. It seems that most negative reviews either a) complained about the graphics of a game from 1998 or b) said they didn't finish it because it was too hard. Beyond that there was maybe 5 or 6 reviews that actually felt thought out beyond "graffiks bad so game bad".

    On to the good stuff. This game is beautifully written, musical scores are perfectly timed, and the freedom to progress the game as you see fit feels so good. It opens in this upbeat forest and things seem so happy and good. As you progress further you begin to realize that things aren't as happy as they seem.

    The ending fits into the Zelda saga perfectly and it really makes you sit back and think about everything you just went through. I loved this game. And if you are looking for a good Zelda game to get your start in the series, this fits perfectly.

    Personally, my favorite Zelda game is Twilight Princess, but this game still deserves a perfect 10/10.    … Expand
  96. Rafarodfer
    May 6, 2021
    8
    Finalmente Zerei o The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Curti bastante a experiência, mesmo sendo um jogo de 1998, não tive grandes problemas com a jogabilidade, mas entendo perfeitamente a realidade da época do desenvolvimento do game. Durante a aventura de Link você se depara com uma quantidade absurda de puzzles construídos de forma super criativas, é claro que possuem alguns bobos eFinalmente Zerei o The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Curti bastante a experiência, mesmo sendo um jogo de 1998, não tive grandes problemas com a jogabilidade, mas entendo perfeitamente a realidade da época do desenvolvimento do game. Durante a aventura de Link você se depara com uma quantidade absurda de puzzles construídos de forma super criativas, é claro que possuem alguns bobos e chatos de serem solucionados, mas na maioria são ótimos e criativos. A parte sonora e musical tb são ótimos e impressionam devido a qualidade mesmo com limitações dos cartuchos da época, com várias músicas marcantes. Um jogo obrigatório para os fãs de jogos digitais.… Expand
  97. alenietoh
    May 5, 2021
    10
    este juego es UNA JOYA aunque sea de hace 20 años sigue siendo igual de genial y entretenido de jugar sinceramente creo que todo el mundo deberia jugar este juegazo
  98. NotTerryOsborn
    May 3, 2021
    10
    Ocarina of time may be a little aged, but it with out a doubt, is the best video game ever made. You go on a vast adventure that takes you all across the fictional land of Hyrule, where you explore everything from caves, to dungeons. This is a must play game.
  99. Savitar21007
    May 3, 2021
    10
    The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time is a phenomenal title that used the limited technology of the Nintendo 64 to make possibly the most successful and well-known game ever. It's combat system, z-targeting, and world are some of the best you'll see in any game.
  100. gareththestuff
    Apr 26, 2021
    9
    Not the best game ever (or even the best in its series), but one of the best, and I have still played this and Master Quest more times than I want to admit.
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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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