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. bananabrainok
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    Greatest game of all time.

    Ahead of its time.. Influenced so many games that came after it.
  2. Surubi
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Lo juegue en Nintendo 64, realmente es buenísimo, sobre todo el concepto de viajar en el tiempo, muy divertido
  3. Diugo
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Comparing it to todays modern standards still a masterpiece in every possible aspect.
  4. SonicTHA1
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    This game, If I'm totally honest is an amazing game, with an even more amazing community, constantly making mods, videos, speedruns, etc. About the game, and so, I give It a 10/10, because I remember those good old days, were I grabbed on a guide for the dungeons, and start playing TLoZ: OoT, and well, I really love this game.
  5. Spleenicus
    Mar 16, 2022
    6
    To anyone living in the 90's: this game is a 10/10 masterpiece and you need to play it right now!

    To people living in 2022: This game, like Half-Life and Halo, are great games, but have, since their release, begun to show their age. The rapid improvement of the medium means that everything from aesthetics like sound quality and controls to game content itself has been exponentially    To anyone living in the 90's: this game is a 10/10 masterpiece and you need to play it right now!

    To people living in 2022: This game, like Half-Life and Halo, are great games, but have, since their release, begun to show their age. The rapid improvement of the medium means that everything from aesthetics like sound quality and controls to game content itself has been exponentially scaled in the past 20 years, and though Ocarina of Time is a masterpiece for its time and still is a showcase of excellent game design, its age makes it difficult to place among the greats of the current generation without admitting to some level of nostalgia blindness. Tl;dr if you love zelda games, this is one of the best, and worth your time despite its age.    … Expand
  6. Patedus
    Mar 16, 2022
    9
    Most people say this is the best game of all time, it's certainly not my favorite game but I wouldn't disagree.
  7. edenzero
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    So ahead from all games in that time...it was one of those games which create the line of before and after...my memories, best game ever
  8. kyle20ellis
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    When the Nintendo '64 was first introduced to the public in 1996, the game "Super Mario '64" revolutionized the gaming industry with the introduction of 3-D gaming. However, it wasn't until two years later that Nintendo really perfected the 3-D adventure genre with the release of "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time".

    "Ocarina" is, for lack of a better word, a nearly perfect game in    When the Nintendo '64 was first introduced to the public in 1996, the game "Super Mario '64" revolutionized the gaming industry with the introduction of 3-D gaming. However, it wasn't until two years later that Nintendo really perfected the 3-D adventure genre with the release of "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time".

    "Ocarina" is, for lack of a better word, a nearly perfect game in almost every sense. The graphics are great (for N64 standards), the music is fantastic, the gameplay is smooth, and the story is incredibly engaging. Much like the Mario franchise before it, the Zelda franchise (although already somewhat established on the NES and SNES) took a simple character (Mario to Zelda), put him in an interesting environment (Mushroom Kingdom to Hyrule), and pits him against fantastic enemies.

    Of course, perhaps the true greatness of "Ocarina" is its balance between the essential gameplay and the sidequests. While this game added more depth (riding a horse, getting items that, while not vital to the outcome of the game, will help you, etc.) than any previous game in history, it also wasn't too complicated (see "Donkey Kong 64"). In the game, Link has a straight- forward mission and accomplishes each objective in sequence...you only need to pursue the frivolous things if you so desire.

    The quirkiness of the game is also charming. Along the way, Link meets a talking tree, gets trapped inside a fish's belly, befriends the roly-poly Gorons, and liberates temples that each correspond to some sort of natural theme (forest, ice, water, fire, etc.). The first time I ever played "Ocarina", and every time since, I found myself amazed by the crazy and colorful characters that Nintendo came up with for each area of the game.

    Finally, a great adventure games also needs to have an intriguing plot (i.e. the reason why the "Myst" computer game series was such a big success while its clones failed), which "Ocarina" delivers superbly. Right away, you are drawn into the storyline that includes rescuing Princess Zelda, defeating the evil Gannondorf, and bring peace to Hyrule again. I know it may sound cheesy, but without an engaging plot the game would have been little more than a sword- slashing RPG with a few puzzles thrown in.

    Thus, I recommend "Ocarina of Time" to all gamers, whether young or old, beginners or experts. The difficulty curve is set as such that you will be able to steadily improve your skills in time to defeat each obstacle before you, while enough really challenging side quests exist that you can also hone your skills to a "tee" if so desired. So whether you want to fire up the old N64, dust off the old Gamecube (for which a version of "Ocarina" was released), or buy the game on the Virtual Console of your Wii, do so with confidence that you will instantly be charmed by this amazing work of video game creation.    … Expand
  9. C1nders
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    I played the game when I was 10 years old (in 2017) and it still remains my favourite ever video game.
    People say that the graphics and combat are outdated, and do not currently live up to what they once provided in 1998, but I disagree. They are unique, playable and if you give them a chance, it is very easy to get used to them.
    The story is by far the best out of every other game I've    I played the game when I was 10 years old (in 2017) and it still remains my favourite ever video game.
    People say that the graphics and combat are outdated, and do not currently live up to what they once provided in 1998, but I disagree. They are unique, playable and if you give them a chance, it is very easy to get used to them.
    The story is by far the best out of every other game I've played. Even without the technology and budget available to them now, Nintendo were able to tell a unique, thought-provoking story that is memorable and interesting. Even now, years after playing the game for the first time, I can still remember every little detail about the story that I thought made it wonderful.

    And last but not least, what have you got to lose by playing this game?!?!?!    … Expand
  10. WoopyBoi
    Mar 10, 2022
    8
    As a younger person this game is tough to get into cause of it's age but it has held up very well for it's age. Good music, fun gameplay, and one of the most influential games of all time.
  11. quietr
    Mar 9, 2022
    0
    this game is horrible i just really dont like it is not for me it looks horrible and its controlls suck is very boring and its story is boring
  12. MGZeroes
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Played it on the N64. Played it on the Game Cube. Played the Wii Virtual Console Version. Played the 3DS Version. Played the WiiU Virtual Console Version. Played it on the Switch Online Service. 10/10
  13. Nicoftime
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Solo quiero recordarle al mundo que The legend of Zelda, ocarina of time, es una obra mágica y maestra, el mejor juego de la historia, el mejor juego jamás creado, el juego que marco un antes y un después en la historia de los videojuegos, insuperable, místico y maravilloso, una epopeya sin precedentes.
  14. 8-bitLink
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is the greatest videogame ever created. It has a good history, complex characters, and satisfactory progress. The dungeons are original and challenging. To cite my favorite ones are Temple of Water, of Forest, and Ganondorf Castle (Hyrule Castle). For the ones who expect 4K graphics, this isn't your game (it has like 20 years). I'm very happy with theThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is the greatest videogame ever created. It has a good history, complex characters, and satisfactory progress. The dungeons are original and challenging. To cite my favorite ones are Temple of Water, of Forest, and Ganondorf Castle (Hyrule Castle). For the ones who expect 4K graphics, this isn't your game (it has like 20 years). I'm very happy with the game and I highly recommend it to everyone.… Expand
  15. Silver-Tenshi
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Me encanta es simplemente perfecto y realmente extenso y vasto no escasea contenido ni nada por el estilo
  16. FLRIX-
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
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  17. DarkwingSchmuck
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Still one of the very best Zelda titles to this day, Ocarina of Time brought the franchise into 3D in glorious fashion. While it uses the tried-and-true blueprint established by its masterful predecessor, A Link to the Past, it reinvents combat in a satisfying way and utilizes its addition dimension to great effect.
  18. Rastin_32
    Mar 4, 2022
    0
    I don't get it why is this even number 1?
    I played the intro and it was complete garbage I prefer spiderman vs kingpin on sega over this crap
  19. Holly_Marie
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    It is 2022 and this 1998 game is still probably the best video game of all time. I guess that’s up to debate but nothing else really needs to be said. If you haven’t played it, try it out and you’ll almost certainly enjoy it. Game is timeless.
  20. Jak3y_Soto21
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    The story, characters, music, puzzles just a truely revolutionary game of its time
  21. Danilorrc
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Simplemente perfecto. Mejor no mencionar nada para que vivan las sorpresas por ustedes mismo. Padre de mecánicas que hasta ahora se usan. La única pena es que Nintendo no está interesada en hacer un remake.
  22. skyever2
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Un juego que a pesar de ser anticuado para la epoca actual demostro ser realmente bueno con una historia atrapante, querida y ademas muy buena. Ademas, nos presento mecanicas nuevas que al dia de hoy la mayoria de juegos usan, debemos agradecer pues las mecanicas de combate para muchos hoy podrian ser mas comodas gracias a este juego. No solo eso, si no que representa perfectamente laUn juego que a pesar de ser anticuado para la epoca actual demostro ser realmente bueno con una historia atrapante, querida y ademas muy buena. Ademas, nos presento mecanicas nuevas que al dia de hoy la mayoria de juegos usan, debemos agradecer pues las mecanicas de combate para muchos hoy podrian ser mas comodas gracias a este juego. No solo eso, si no que representa perfectamente la nostalgia y el amor que los fans le tenemos a alguien tan querido como Link, es uno de los juegos que quedo para la historia y seguira estando en ella ya que los fans le tienen un aprecio enorme a lo que hicieron con este juego.… Expand
  23. Tyrecat
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Perfect game. Even decades later I'm still replaying it. The nostalgia is endless.
  24. CharlestonBit
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    This game is absolutely fantastic in just about every way. The feeling of finishing a puzzle is so rewarding, and the story and atmosphere really does it for me.
  25. Sjki
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    It is the most perfect game ever created. Yes it hasn't aged well compared to modern games and yes for a new player it can feel repetitive but everything about the balance in the gameplay and the lore this game created is incredible. The game was my childhood and every time I've played it since it has been a pleasure. This games has every reason to be called the best game of all time andIt is the most perfect game ever created. Yes it hasn't aged well compared to modern games and yes for a new player it can feel repetitive but everything about the balance in the gameplay and the lore this game created is incredible. The game was my childhood and every time I've played it since it has been a pleasure. This games has every reason to be called the best game of all time and it definitely deserves that title.… Expand
  26. luxon
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    la gente que vota 0 son aquellos que no saben admitir la mejor pbra maestra de la historia de los videojuegos
  27. Benjones1234
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    Just a masterpiece in gaming a pleasure to play hands down. A must play for anyone!
  28. Daniielg
    May 31, 2021
    10
    Simplemente me encanta, es unos de mis juegos favoritos y el gameplay es 10/10
  29. Puptent
    Feb 24, 2022
    9
    The Legends of Zelda Ocarina of Time is one of my favorite games. Definitely in my top 10. The only thing that keeps me from giving it a 10 out of 10, like most Zelda games you need a guide at some point just to figure out what to do next.
  30. Legnaron17
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. Epic and way ahead of its time. The sense of exploration you get is amazing and traveling back and forth, a very unique idea that makes this game even more special.
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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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