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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  1. Mafialover
    Feb 1, 2019
    10
    Very good and enjoyable game the graphics are also amazing and you can play it hours.
  2. FishPip
    Jan 31, 2019
    10
    Beautiful game, revolutionary, and overall a great experience. This game has gotten perfect reviews everywhere and I truly believe this game is a masterpiece.
  3. Shovel_Knight
    Jan 20, 2019
    0
    Worst Game Ever Made...Honestly. the graphics are puke inducing. the game is long and way too drawn out. and its just not pleasing to sit and play for hours. SKIP AT ALL COSTS! It does not hold up what so ever.
  4. zamsis123
    Jan 19, 2019
    10
    An incredible game, one of the finest of the series. The plot is generic and predictable. But the intricacy and gameplay make up for it.
  5. JackLiberty0
    Jan 17, 2019
    10
    Although the game is pretty dated by today's standards in quality, when this game first came out in 1998, gamers played nothing like this. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was a huge innovator in open world 3D action-adventures and the targeting system that has since been copied in many games, including big name titles like Grand Theft Auto V. You might think the game looks prettyAlthough the game is pretty dated by today's standards in quality, when this game first came out in 1998, gamers played nothing like this. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was a huge innovator in open world 3D action-adventures and the targeting system that has since been copied in many games, including big name titles like Grand Theft Auto V. You might think the game looks pretty ugly, but this was easily one of the greatest 3D games people played up until that point. It should be required to learn when you go to college to learn how to program games. Citizen Kane is the one film everyone in film school watches. Ocarina of Time should be the one game everyone in coding class should play. It is still one of the most important video games ever made and should be regarded as a flawless masterpiece.… Expand
  6. Slowbust
    Jan 17, 2019
    10
    So many years ago i've played OOT and years ago i've played OOT 3d and now and for ever I can say OOT is defenetly the bes Zelda game ever made. It's a masterpiece. It's a revolution. It's Ocarina of Time.
  7. Siul19
    Jan 14, 2019
    10
    It's Zelda, probalbly the best videogame franchise out there, and this is Ocarina Of Time, the best game ever created? i dont know A link to the past is probably as good, obviously a 10/10 this game is a masterpiece, is the game thta defined my childhood, is the game that everyone should play at least 1 time
  8. TJ_of_Carolina
    Jan 10, 2019
    8
    The gameplay is a bit dated and there is no shame in keeping a walkthrough up for dungeons, which is a necessity. Time traveling to change aspects of the future is interesting. The 3DS remake doesn't change much other than graphics and the map feature could have been improved. These reviews here are saying stuff like "If you see a negative review they are just trolls/hate zelda" but that'sThe gameplay is a bit dated and there is no shame in keeping a walkthrough up for dungeons, which is a necessity. Time traveling to change aspects of the future is interesting. The 3DS remake doesn't change much other than graphics and the map feature could have been improved. These reviews here are saying stuff like "If you see a negative review they are just trolls/hate zelda" but that's not true. It's a decades old game that was revolutionary at the time but newer games have improved on it's formula to the point where OOT is outdated, it didn't age as gracefully as Super Mario 64, another early 3D game. Navi isn't as annoying as her reputation makes her seem but she does tell you a lot of obvious stuff and repeats herself a lot. Like for example, saying there's something up with Death Mountain and you should check it out when you're already at Death Mountain. Majora's Mask is a better game overall… Expand
  9. StoiaAlex
    Jan 9, 2019
    10
    After about 20 year I still think about this game from time to time: that's how amazing it was; it just imprints in you and forever influences the way you relate to games and stories
  10. ApertureJanitor
    Jan 4, 2019
    7
    Ocarina of Time WAS possibly the greatest game ever made. What I mean with that is that due to this game being on the Nintendo 64, the controls were bound to be horrible, and also there are some parts of this game that REALLY relied on Nintendo Power (or the internet) to be beaten (especially that temple, you know which one).
    But besides these techical issues that diminished the chances    Ocarina of Time WAS possibly the greatest game ever made. What I mean with that is that due to this game being on the Nintendo 64, the controls were bound to be horrible, and also there are some parts of this game that REALLY relied on Nintendo Power (or the internet) to be beaten (especially that temple, you know which one).
    But besides these techical issues that diminished the chances of this game standing the test of time, it's still really fun. The characters are distinct and alive, the world was groundbreaking for the time, and still manages to be ok in the current age, some of the scores on this will really get stuck in you head for some days, the graphics are great for N64 standards and the game has plenty of extra content to keep you busy if you get bored of the main story.
    Even though Ocarina of Time is a masterpiece burdened by some flaws due to hardware issues or Nintendo's need to sell Nintendo Power, you should definitely give this game a try on the new 3ds remaster, or if you're old school, just play it on the N64 and look past the annoyances that come with this version    … Expand
  11. manuelmb97
    Jan 2, 2019
    9
    Best game ever, simply one of the greatest masterpieces of the media, period.
  12. CalebTV
    Dec 21, 2018
    8
    This is the most overrated game of all time. It isn't the best zelda game, nor the best n64 game. However, it is a classic. It was a great adventure with a fun creative story. I loved most of the dungeons, but the world was bland. Hyrule field and death mountain were empty. But even though this is only an 8- you need to play this game. If you play the 3ds version then the water templeThis is the most overrated game of all time. It isn't the best zelda game, nor the best n64 game. However, it is a classic. It was a great adventure with a fun creative story. I loved most of the dungeons, but the world was bland. Hyrule field and death mountain were empty. But even though this is only an 8- you need to play this game. If you play the 3ds version then the water temple isn't annoying, you can map the boots to a button.… Expand
  13. Nintendocritc
    Dec 21, 2018
    10
    Um jogo muito bom eu recomendo. O melhor jogo de todos os tempos muuuuuuuuuiiiiittttttoooo booooooooooooooooooommmmmmm
  14. Lasemanz
    Dec 18, 2018
    10
    Legendary game that will never be forgotten, true masterpiece on the N64, only those who lived it at the time will know what it was to come from the 2D A Link to the Past on the SNES and dive into this 3D perfection, Music, Graphics, Narrative, Puzzles, Action, the birth of Z-Target, best game of all time from every point you take to analyze...
  15. SebastianGoVi
    Dec 8, 2018
    10
    A pesar de que muchos lo nieguen este es y sera por siempre, el mejor zelda de la franquicia.
    Simplemente tiene de todo, excelente ambientacion, soundtrack, historia, etc y a pesar de los años vale la pena jugarlo
  16. StarKey14928
    Dec 8, 2018
    10
    This is by far my favorite game ever, I have grown up with this game my whole life. This game was and is such a large part of my life and as much as I would love to say this game is perfect, there are three things i wish I could change in this game. First I wish there were more side missions. Yes there are quite a few already in the game, but I feel like if they would have added more itThis is by far my favorite game ever, I have grown up with this game my whole life. This game was and is such a large part of my life and as much as I would love to say this game is perfect, there are three things i wish I could change in this game. First I wish there were more side missions. Yes there are quite a few already in the game, but I feel like if they would have added more it could have made this game feel even more realistic and adventurous. Maybe if they would have added that expansion they intended to add with the N64 it would have fixed this issue. Second I think I can speak for everyone when I say having the option to skip through discussions with Kaepora Gaebora would make this game less aggravating. I know some people may argue saying that even though it's annoying this is one of the things in the game that help you experience these different emotions, which is one of the reasons why this game so great. All I have to say is they could have at least made his discussions shorter and sty on topic. Last but not least the fact that the game ends once you defeat Gannon Dorf is so disappointing to me. Now before you jump out lashing at me, let me say I do have mixed feelings about it. The ending to me is the most satisfying and least satisfying part of the game. You spend countless hours going around trying to find all of the little hidden secrets the game holds, getting to know all of the people who live in the game and when it comes time for you to defeat the evil within it, it justs ends. Maybe this is what makes this game so desirable, because it makes you want to take your time adventuring and once you defeat the game you get to start all over so you can try an find things you may have missed the time before. However, I would like to know what happens after you win. Does link and Zelda get together? How is the world now that Gannon Dorf is gone? Has a different evil come to threaten the peace? This game leaves you with so many questions and sadly not to may answers.

    I would love to see nintendo come out with a remastered version in HD for the switch. I first thought that a remastered version would possibly ruin the game but seeing the HD Unreal Engine 4 screenplays online has totally changed my mind. I currently don't own a switch but if they do decide to release a remastered version of this game I will totally go out and buy one.    … Expand
  17. PenguinZach
    Dec 1, 2018
    10
    Definitely the greatest game of all time. It's a must play for anyone who likes the Zelda games, and even to those who don't
  18. Jorchking
    Nov 26, 2018
    9
    No voy a entrar en detalles de tantos análisis que hay, sólo voy a agregar que es de los mejores juegos que he jugado en mi vida. Las razones los pueden encontrar en los análisis anteriores, tampoco es difícil saber por qué gustó a tantos (si es que lo has jugado)
  19. stalfosi
    Nov 23, 2018
    10
    Even after twenty years of amazing new releases in this industry, Ocarina is still my favorite game and my favorite work of entertainment/art altogether.
  20. Nickey211
    Nov 23, 2018
    1
    jajaj Este juego es impresionante. PAG. Link tiene que ir a Hyrule para salvar el mundo, un juego muy divertido, mucha emoción y acción.
  21. Leontorres7
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    Legendary game, play it, this game changed my life for good, all I have for this game is LOVE.
  22. vic_90
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    In it's twentieth anniversary, It still is the best gaming experience I ever had with a game, maybe BOTW came close to that sense of exploration, but this is the peak of video game art. The game excels in everything it tries to achieve gameplay, design, music, etc. You could write dozens of books about why it is so good, but it's better to experience the game by yourself.
  23. TimothyrReviews
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    The game is clearly a masterpiece.It's an old game which has a lot of great gameplay and story.Controls are great and everything is personal one of my favourite game ever.For that old game it's really the best
    Almost everygame of zelda is incredible and beautiful design.The people wo didn't like it clearly didn't play the game or they were just to dumb to see a masterpiece and for all    The game is clearly a masterpiece.It's an old game which has a lot of great gameplay and story.Controls are great and everything is personal one of my favourite game ever.For that old game it's really the best
    Almost everygame of zelda is incredible and beautiful design.The people wo didn't like it clearly didn't play the game or they were just to dumb to see a masterpiece and for all people who think the game is outdated and has bad graphics.JUST STOP it was year 1998 and if your would iive in that age you would tottaly agree that this game rocks.    … Expand
  24. ReiAyanami
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    In the Ocarina of Time, Link embarks on a journey to save Princess Zelda and the world from the grip of evil, a mammoth undertaking for a young boy from Kokiri forest. It's fortunate, then, that he had the help from such a rich cast of supporting characters that offer age-old life lessons and advice as he progresses through the universe. One of the most nurturing and devoted aspects of theIn the Ocarina of Time, Link embarks on a journey to save Princess Zelda and the world from the grip of evil, a mammoth undertaking for a young boy from Kokiri forest. It's fortunate, then, that he had the help from such a rich cast of supporting characters that offer age-old life lessons and advice as he progresses through the universe. One of the most nurturing and devoted aspects of the game is the wealth of moral direction and wisdom each character gives you throughout Link's travels. They are responsible for embedding the strength of character into the foundations of the game, and helping to forge a truly great hero from a naïve young boy. Whether it's the unwavering support of Navi, the venerable wisdom of the Great Deku Tree or the empowerment from Zelda and the sages, each imparts virtue and instils the heroic spirit in Link that directs him to grow into a well-rounded and admirable protagonist, and it's this endearing cast of supporting characters that helps to engage players in such a memorable way. As well as this, it's inevitable that the virtues these characters impart will embed themselves in the minds and hearts of players, especially as Ocarina of Time was such a success with all ages.

    One of the characteristics of Ocarina of Time that makes it stand out more than any other game is the sense of epic adventure and maturation that Link must go through to succeed. There is a brilliantly unravelling character arc threaded into the narrative of this game. The story begins in Link's tiny home, where he is just a child but he is soon faced with the life-changing and daunting task of saving the world. Great responsibility is thrust upon him by fate, not choice, and this is what makes him a great protagonist. Where others might shy away from such a task, Link rises to the challenge and accepts his fate that was written long before he came into being. In no other game does he mature in the same way he does here. We literally play out the transformation from boy to man as his quest develops and there is constantly an emotive power behind his budding maturity as a hero. His growth from a scared little kid into a brave warrior reflects the epic-ness of the game as it spans worlds and times. We can't help but root for him, not just because we are playing him but because he earns our admiration by consistently bearing the weight of the world on his very young shoulders. We feel satisfied when we've finally finished the quest and witnessed Link complete his coming-of-age journey as a fully-accomplished hero.

    The incredibly god-like music that has been immortalized in the annals of history, enough said

    Also there is a great sense of duty and that Link is fulfilling his destiny by accepting the mission to save Hyrule, even though his expressions exhibit fear and concern that he may not be capable. As a young boy, he is ostracised as an outcast for being different because he doesn't have a fairy. He manages to rise from the obscurity of Kokiri forest - where he has never really fit in - to forge his own identity as the Hero of Time, risking his life to save the world but constantly maintaining his quiet humility. Leaving his old life behind, he sacrifices everything, even his childhood (which is, albeit, eventually restored) in his endeavours to succeed. He is expected to repeatedly put his faith in the strangers he encounters along the way, strangers who provide him with vital direction on his quest, which he does without question. Ocarina of Time emits this grand aura of good versus evil. Aided by a brilliant narrative with an unescapable sense of dread, there is an impression that Link is part of something bigger than himself, and it adds gravity to his journey and emphasises his hero status even further. Consequently he becomes a symbol for everything he is fighting for.

    While many have outsold it, and released prettier than it, no game has come close to matching the incredible heart of this legendary title. Objective GOAT, 10/10    … Expand
  25. markhall
    Nov 11, 2018
    10
    Fantastic, Immersive game that truly captures childhood nostalgia
    Absolute must play
  26. CloudStriuf
    Nov 8, 2018
    10
    I love this game so much!
    Story, Dungeon, gameplay, and music I love it all
  27. nintendo-sekta
    Nov 1, 2018
    10
    Игра идеальна. В ней хороши: храмы, головоломки, музыка прекрасна, боссы трудны но музыка после победы идеальна, основной квест и дополнительные хороши.
  28. MacGyver12345
    Oct 30, 2018
    0
    Adventure is fun, but does not hold up well. Water temple is beyond annoying, camera is beyond revolting, and is often hard to understand what is ok to do, and what is not. What i mean by that is, sometimes it wants you to experiment, but then it punishes you when you get something wrong, which ironically discourages exploration. I wouldn't be so hard on it if this wasn't considered aAdventure is fun, but does not hold up well. Water temple is beyond annoying, camera is beyond revolting, and is often hard to understand what is ok to do, and what is not. What i mean by that is, sometimes it wants you to experiment, but then it punishes you when you get something wrong, which ironically discourages exploration. I wouldn't be so hard on it if this wasn't considered a masterpiece. Its an 'ok' game at best. I would say try it, really, if you haven't played it yet then try it. I don't have any nostalgia for the game so maybe thats why im so annoyed at all its flaws. And yes, i do think BOTW was more fun and 'adventurous' to play… Expand
  29. Vectis99
    Oct 26, 2018
    4
    Outdated and bland. While this may have at one time presented new and interesting ideas, they are not at all engaging or fantastic from a modern perspective. Coupling this with poorly executed mechanics, frustrating tedium, and an uninteresting world, Ocarina of Time is best passed up for future games in the series or even for other games entirely.
  30. PietStok
    Oct 25, 2018
    10
    Still my favorite game since 1998 (I was 8 years old back then).
    The graphics didn't age really wel (hence the 3DS version), but the rest of the game was en is perfect (to me).
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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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