The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

 Nintendo 64
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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 8290 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 307 out of 8290
  3. Negative: 589 out of 8290
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  1. xanZionG
    Sep 22, 2009
    10
    This was the first game I have ever bought back in the N64 hayday.. After playing it and beating it several times, I still come back for more.. Anyone giving this fantastic game a score lower than 10 was too young when it released.
  2. StevenS
    Jan 16, 2010
    10
    As a gamer who celebrates this game's birthday with friends, I have to say I will forever love this game. I have gone through the game over 50 times and collected every item at least 15 times. It will forever have a spot in my heart.
  3. JesseR
    Jan 18, 2010
    10
    I don
  4. TarikT.
    Jan 24, 2002
    10
    The losers that thought Majora's Mask was better are crazy as hell, no offense, I mean my five year old brother could write a story better than Majoras Mask's story, and the funny thing is he doesn't know how to write, the only improvement to Majora's Mask is the way you jump. This one is an old classic, with great gameplay and story I have beat it eight times and i The losers that thought Majora's Mask was better are crazy as hell, no offense, I mean my five year old brother could write a story better than Majoras Mask's story, and the funny thing is he doesn't know how to write, the only improvement to Majora's Mask is the way you jump. This one is an old classic, with great gameplay and story I have beat it eight times and i still love it. This game will definitely be passed on to my children's children for many generations, I treat it like an old egyptian artifact.… Expand
  5. Yee
    Dec 9, 2002
    10
    Wow, absolutely desevering of the 99 rating. wonderful game.
  6. ChrisL.
    Jul 12, 2002
    10
    Obviously one of the best games ever made!
  7. RAN234
    Dec 21, 2003
    10
    Good Game.
  8. Sariachan
    Dec 7, 2003
    10
    Ocarina of Time is near to the perfection on its own, but both Majora's Mask and The Wind Waker introduced greater innovations into the The Legend of Zelda saga, according to me.
  9. MuzamilS.
    Feb 19, 2003
    10
    This game and Shenmue have to be the greatest adventure/RPG games ever. The feeling of atmosphere you get is unrivalled and the exremely well thought out dungeons are utterly engrossing. It's another all out hit from Nintendo and I'd call it a masterpiece.
  10. HaleyK.
    Feb 23, 2003
    10
    I absolutely love this game. I was so disappointed when I beat it, because I wasn't ready for it to end! The atmosphere really takes effect on you to. For example, when you're at Hyrule Field, you feel warm from the sun's rays. When inside an empty room in a dugeon, you can almost hear you're heart pounding as you wander inside, not knowing whether a monster will pop I absolutely love this game. I was so disappointed when I beat it, because I wasn't ready for it to end! The atmosphere really takes effect on you to. For example, when you're at Hyrule Field, you feel warm from the sun's rays. When inside an empty room in a dugeon, you can almost hear you're heart pounding as you wander inside, not knowing whether a monster will pop up and attack you or not. Excellent characters and storyline. A true masterpiece of a game.… Expand
  11. SteveG.
    Feb 27, 2003
    10
    Awesome.
  12. DanH.
    Apr 13, 2003
    10
    Quite possibly the best videogame ever. It takes a while for it to get old.
  13. DrewC.
    May 17, 2003
    10
    Bob, you're an a..hole. This game is probably the greatest game ever created on any console, inculding PS2 and Xbox.
  14. KevinF.
    May 29, 2003
    10
    Best game ever.
  15. EunoL.
    May 31, 2003
    10
    Anyone who gave this lower than a 10, my address is 4457 Candleberry, Seal Beach California. Come to my house so i can smash my foot into your head and get it back into order. Thanks. Simply the best game ever made. What else is there to say? It puts FFVII to shame.
  16. MikeB.
    Jun 25, 2003
    10
    This is the greatest game of all time! I have played many games but none even come close to it's greatness. I bow before Nintendo for making such a masterpiece. I have gone all the way through the game 5 times, and it never gets boring while playing the same ol' deungons over and over again. It Is AWESOME!!!!!!
  17. DuncanS.
    Jul 25, 2003
    10
    This game is flawless. it is the best game of all of the zelda series. Wind waker is nothing compared to this (saddly the graphics in this are superior to the game cube's wind waker)
  18. Fabio
    Nov 29, 2004
    10
    THE BEST VIDEOGAME OF ALL TIMES!
  19. AB
    Oct 28, 2004
    10
    This is the best game EVER. It may be old, but it is still great. Cool dungeons, items, and weapons: what more can you ask for? James F.-you should actually try playing this game, you would like it a lot.
  20. GuyJT.
    Jan 31, 2004
    10
    Best Game ever. Every next-gen game stays far away from this game. Ultimate experience. A 10 is still low. Cause than the other "super" games now on Gamecube, Xbox, Pc and Ps2 should be around the 8, but they still get 9+.... :(
  21. AlexS.
    Feb 11, 2004
    10
    Greatest game ever made.
  22. ShaeJ.
    Feb 4, 2004
    10
    This is one of the most remarkable RPGs of all all time. I now have an xbox because gamecube destroyed the new zelda game. OoT left me with many good memories. I am going to buy an N64 so i can play this wonder full game again. It gets an eleven.
  23. JacobK.
    Feb 6, 2004
    10
    This game is good fo Master Quest but you know what they say, the original is always the best. This game rules!
  24. $ERIC$
    Mar 19, 2004
    10
    It doesnt get any better then this ladies and gentlemen! If you don't have this game yet, shame on you! The GREATEST game of all time! Nintendo, your Zelda series couldn't be better! No wait, throw out Windwaker and you've got the best series of all time!
  25. TightMan
    Jul 10, 2004
    10
    The best game ever made.
  26. SeanB.
    Jul 15, 2004
    10
    Literally might play it forever- just don't turn into a freak that dresses up as the characters and remodels their house to look like Hyrule. Be careful, you might have the urge to after playing it.
  27. AustinS.
    Aug 24, 2004
    10
    Keeps you interested even when you get stuck. Huge worlds, great storyline,10/10.
  28. SeanE.
    Oct 10, 2005
    10
    The Legend of Zelda series is the best series ever.
  29. KyleN.
    Nov 3, 2005
    10
    Blows everything right out of the water. I actually miss this game when I'm not playing it.......I wish some games would be as revolutionary as this one. The use of the Elements as temples adds to the great wonder of this game.
  30. Quinn
    Nov 30, 2005
    10
    Years after playing this game through and through, I am drawn back to explore again the alternate life I left behind. The sense of nostalgia and yet rediscovery is inexplainable, Shigeru Miyamoto and his cohorts at Nintendo are the most innovative game designers we may ever see. Beautiful game. I have spent so many years trying to convert my final fantasy worshipping friends into Zelda Years after playing this game through and through, I am drawn back to explore again the alternate life I left behind. The sense of nostalgia and yet rediscovery is inexplainable, Shigeru Miyamoto and his cohorts at Nintendo are the most innovative game designers we may ever see. Beautiful game. I have spent so many years trying to convert my final fantasy worshipping friends into Zelda and Nintendo advocates but alas, alot of people will never understand the brilliance of Zelda.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#1 Best N64 Game of 1998
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#1 Most Discussed N64 Game of 1998
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#1 Most Shared N64 Game of 1998

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Metascore
99

Universal acclaim - based on 22 Critic Reviews

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