The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

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  1. Maxoner22
    Apr 26, 2021
    8
    Very entertaining game. Long and fun. Definitely over-rated for it was the first great game to go 3D. It still is great don't get me wrong. But it's far from perfect. A game I love from my childhood and really recommend playing to anyone.
  2. Daniell085
    Apr 25, 2021
    5
    Um jogo que marcou muito minha vida, sinceramente nunca vi algo tão perfeito na minha vida toda
  3. Wboy2006
    Apr 22, 2021
    8
    Kinda overrated, still a great game. But (in my opinion at least) games as Windwaker and Breath of the wild are better, the exploration is way better. And the story was was more captivating. Don't get me wrong: Ocarina of time is still an amazing game, especially for the time. But it is not as good as it was.
  4. Gacter
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    Excelente juego para la época en que salió, lo que significó y significa a la fecha el z target es gracias a este juego, quienes lo jugamos en esa época sabemos realmente lo que significa y el gran avance que significó este juego.
  5. solitos
    Apr 18, 2021
    10
    This is by far the best game i have ever played. Temples are all memorable ( specially Water one). The soundtrack is amazing, the graphics back then were amazing, clearly the best title of the franschise for me. Back then, you just had to feel it ( NO internet for solutions back then , really enjoyable gameplay )
  6. Urukay
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    Ocarina of Time is the best game I have ever played and winner of the game awards in 1998. The reason that I am doing this paragraph. The best game in the world (I am not joking) there is a site called metacritic, in this site games are voting and the voters are gamers and game companies. Ocarina of time is the winner of this voting. It's like Nintendo did a wonderful job on this game.Ocarina of Time is the best game I have ever played and winner of the game awards in 1998. The reason that I am doing this paragraph. The best game in the world (I am not joking) there is a site called metacritic, in this site games are voting and the voters are gamers and game companies. Ocarina of time is the winner of this voting. It's like Nintendo did a wonderful job on this game.

    First of all, the music is excellent. Absolutely perfect, no further explanation. There is so much music for every case and they are going to fit in the mood perfectly. Koji Kondo did a great job.

    I think the Nintendo team created the puzzles incredibly clever. Sometimes you need to think for 10-20 minutes to beat the puzzle. After finishing the puzzle, you say how I couldn't think that.

    Enemy variary is enough, combat is good and boss battles are perfect, not so hard or not easy. NPCs(non player characters) are great for those years.

    And the open world there are so many places that you can interact with people in the open world.You can ride a horse or you can join in the slingshot throwing competition or you can explore. You can make any of these situations.What ever you do you will be rewarded in any way.    … Expand
  7. NavcraftYT
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    Un buen juego aunque breath of the wild parezca mejor es un juego muy nostálgico y nos brindó lo más genial en su tiempo yo no lo jugué cuando salió porque yo no nací en esos tiempos pero e probado y disfrutado de este juegazo en emulador y espero una versión mejor que en la 3ds que de seguro la compro
  8. almadrigal
    Apr 11, 2021
    10
    Very Good. Best game of All time. The areas to explore in this game are quite fascinating. Multiple Dungeons and the world feels like it’s lived in. 10/10 OMG Nintendo.
  9. Kamerdeep1
    Apr 10, 2021
    10
    This must be best game out ever in my life. I am going to be 35 in May. Puzzles are cool and hard. Story line is cool. Other reason like this game get all items to use. Music good. If Someone ask if should went buy this game say yes.
  10. Revali
    Apr 7, 2021
    10
    The Legenda Of Zelda:Ocarina Of Time foi o primeiro jogo que eu joguei na minha vida, é simplesmente incrível! Ele e Botw são meus jogos favoritos. O que mais me impressiona nesse jogo é que os anos vão passando e ele continua sendo muito bom, e não é por menos! O ambiente do jogo é maravilhoso, a história é boa, um clássico que tem que ser lembrado pra sempre!
  11. JSsamun
    Mar 30, 2021
    10
    me parece un muy buen juego, que es adictivo y de mucha estrategia para mi entre este y the las of us parte 2 son los mejores de todos los tiempos
  12. Monksman15
    Mar 30, 2021
    9
    The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time is an excellent Zelda game and a revolutionary title in the history of this medium. Just about every praise people have given this game since its debut in 1998 is well deserved. It has well designed dungeons, memorable music, a grand sense of adventure. However, this game is not perfect. It was made in an era before right-stick camera control was aThe Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time is an excellent Zelda game and a revolutionary title in the history of this medium. Just about every praise people have given this game since its debut in 1998 is well deserved. It has well designed dungeons, memorable music, a grand sense of adventure. However, this game is not perfect. It was made in an era before right-stick camera control was a thing, and as such, if you are accustomed to newer games, it may be a bit clunky for you. Moreover, while the world is truly vast and wide-open, the central field area where you will be doing most of your travelling is unfortunately not very interesting. It has atmosphere, but there's almost nothing to do. The game also lacks a certain amount of character and personality that future Zelda games have like Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword. That being said, this is still a game worth playing. It is very well designed and immensely satisfying by the end. Please play this game if you haven't.… Expand
  13. SaltySalmon
    Mar 29, 2021
    8
    The game is amazing but it does NOT compare to other great games that are scored similarly. The game has aged poorly but at the time it was good. I do not have nostalgia for this game and that is why I'm rating it at only an 8. If you want to play this game at it's best then play the 3DS version.
  14. nao-sei
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    Zelda Ocarina of Time é simplesmente incrível. Além de ter um mundo aberto com vários segredos para a época em que foi lançado, a história do jogo, apesar de hoje parecer meio repetida demais, ainda assim, é uma obra de arte. As dungeons são divertidas e desafiadoras, e algumas até mais complexas, tudo para derrotar Ganondorf, isso é incrível. Zelda Ocarina of Time is just incredible. InZelda Ocarina of Time é simplesmente incrível. Além de ter um mundo aberto com vários segredos para a época em que foi lançado, a história do jogo, apesar de hoje parecer meio repetida demais, ainda assim, é uma obra de arte. As dungeons são divertidas e desafiadoras, e algumas até mais complexas, tudo para derrotar Ganondorf, isso é incrível. Zelda Ocarina of Time is just incredible. In addition to having an open world with several secrets for the time it was released, the game's story, although today seems a bit too repeated, is still a work of art. The dungeons are fun and challenging, and some even more complex, all to defeat Ganondorf, this is incredible.… Expand
  15. Eikyy
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    the best game of all time, just amzing on all senses, history, songs, gameplay.
  16. PapaShronk
    Mar 25, 2021
    10
    first of all i have no nostalgic connection to this game other than gerudo valley theme being in smash. i just beat the game and no wonder its the highest ratted game ever. its not the best 3d zelda game but it was the first one and set in stone the zelda formula. 9.8 out of 10
  17. Ratjunful
    Mar 24, 2021
    10
    This game is absolutely magic. If you played the game, I'm sure you understand what I mean.
  18. Danzig77
    Mar 23, 2021
    10
    Simply the best game ever, awesome tragic story, unbelievable gameplay, introduces many aspects that games today use like the Z-targeting, you love all the characters, the game is mystic for a game made in 1998 its just perfect. You definitely cant skip playing this game
  19. BobbaFriend
    Mar 22, 2021
    10
    Gráficos: Sin duda alguna es todo un exponente en el ámbito visual, envejeció muy bien. El estilo artístico es único y capta muy bien los ambientes y personajes, junto con secuencias animadas en tiempo real, que le dan un toque de seriedad.
    Música: Hermosa en el mayor sentido de la palabra, las melodías se te quedan en el alma, y te pueden sacar lágrimas debido a la intensidad de la    Gráficos: Sin duda alguna es todo un exponente en el ámbito visual, envejeció muy bien. El estilo artístico es único y capta muy bien los ambientes y personajes, junto con secuencias animadas en tiempo real, que le dan un toque de seriedad.
    Música: Hermosa en el mayor sentido de la palabra, las melodías se te quedan en el alma, y te pueden sacar lágrimas debido a la intensidad de la historia y la excelente edición.
    Historia: Aunque algo simple, es legendaria y cautivadora, el viaje del héroe que más te involucra, con un final más que satisfactorio, personajes inolvidables e incluso animales que siempre recordarás.
    Jugabilidad: Sin duda no hay impedimentos para ejecutar acciones o estrategias. A diferencia de Super Mario 64, este juego tiene un perfecto control de cámaras y una facilidad enorme para controlar todo.
    Es de lejos uno de los mejores juegos de la historia, y probablemente el mejor que se ha **** jamás.    … Expand
  20. Disasttri
    Mar 22, 2021
    10
    TItled "Most influential game ever", and for good reason. This game's soundtrack is amazing, the world is beautiful and interesting, the bosses are (apart from Morpha and Dodongo) challenging, the mechanics are innovative, the dungeons have great puzzles and themes, and it made the Zelda formula to the best it can get. Even though there are slight annoyances for me, like the reward forTItled "Most influential game ever", and for good reason. This game's soundtrack is amazing, the world is beautiful and interesting, the bosses are (apart from Morpha and Dodongo) challenging, the mechanics are innovative, the dungeons have great puzzles and themes, and it made the Zelda formula to the best it can get. Even though there are slight annoyances for me, like the reward for killing all the Skulltulas being just a golden rupee, the text speed being obnoxiously slow, and there not being much content apart from the main quest, this is a masterpiece everyone should play.… Expand
  21. TonyCarbine
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    Don’t just love it becuase it is the first 3D Legend Of Zelda, Love it becuase it sets the standard of a true Role Playing Game. From It’s timeless soundtrack to it’s innovative mechanics, to it’s great story and fun gameplay, it is very replayable and really did deserve the 3DS remaster. I have an origional cartrige (origional fire temple theme and all) and played it on N64 my whole life.Don’t just love it becuase it is the first 3D Legend Of Zelda, Love it becuase it sets the standard of a true Role Playing Game. From It’s timeless soundtrack to it’s innovative mechanics, to it’s great story and fun gameplay, it is very replayable and really did deserve the 3DS remaster. I have an origional cartrige (origional fire temple theme and all) and played it on N64 my whole life. Now, I play and enjoy many games regardless of popularity, genre, or age. I make a point to not have a singular favorite game, but if I did, this would most likely be it. And I am even saying that in a world with Ray Tracing capable graphics cards and high-end technology. Maybe I am crazy, but this is a true RPG worthy of your time.… Expand
  22. Mathias17
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    When it comes to games that transcend generations, this video game is perhaps one of the clearest possible examples. A 1998 game that to this day is valued as the best video game in history. Why?. Starting with the story, this is a game with a more than incredible Story and that captured the attention of the players from the first moment. Another strong point is its soundtrack, it hasWhen it comes to games that transcend generations, this video game is perhaps one of the clearest possible examples. A 1998 game that to this day is valued as the best video game in history. Why?. Starting with the story, this is a game with a more than incredible Story and that captured the attention of the players from the first moment. Another strong point is its soundtrack, it has emblematic songs that accompany the game in a very good way. Another factor to consider is the graphics, since they have aged quite well as well as the game mechanics. Mechanics that until today (2021) have been used in different games of the saga and also in other incredible games like Dark Souls. I recommend this Zelda to anyone who has not given the opportunity to try it, games with the level of greatness and nostalgia like this are very few.… Expand
  23. JoseofCatarina
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    When I played this game as a kid, I thought it was the greatest game of all time. 20 years later, after playing it and beating it for like the tenth time, I KNOW it's the greatest game of all time. When compared to all the other 3D games that were coming out at the time, it's fair to say this game was way ahead of it's time. Everything from the atmosphere, to the music, makes for aWhen I played this game as a kid, I thought it was the greatest game of all time. 20 years later, after playing it and beating it for like the tenth time, I KNOW it's the greatest game of all time. When compared to all the other 3D games that were coming out at the time, it's fair to say this game was way ahead of it's time. Everything from the atmosphere, to the music, makes for a perfect gameplay experience. A true and timeless masterpiece.… Expand
  24. wingZero21
    Mar 14, 2021
    10
    One of the best games of all time it cannot be denied. The game was one of the first games to transition across to 3D and was the first Zelda 3D title.

    The game world is really well crafted and each area feels unique in its own right. The gameplay with the Z targeting system was an innovation at the time and it still holds up really well today. The music is iconic and you can    One of the best games of all time it cannot be denied. The game was one of the first games to transition across to 3D and was the first Zelda 3D title.

    The game world is really well crafted and each area feels unique in its own right.

    The gameplay with the Z targeting system was an innovation at the time and it still holds up really well today.

    The music is iconic and you can still remember it even after all these years!

    There is plenty of content with the various dungeons and upgrade paths and side quests. The game progresses in a nice fashion and gives you a sense of becoming stronger as you go forward through the game.

    All in all, there is very little to complain about with the game. Another great Nintendo game!    … Expand
  25. Bohemoth
    Mar 14, 2021
    10
    Best Game Ever!

    Nothing like it, and I very much doubt there ever will be!
  26. Mjace
    Mar 2, 2021
    2
    I personally believe that a game should be rated for how well it aged and how good it is today, and personally, I don't think it passed that mark.
  27. Gbap
    Feb 28, 2021
    10
    This game is incredible, is the best game in history. Tloz is delicious. just incredible
  28. cezarj59
    Feb 28, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um jogo nostalgico, com uma jogabilidade incrivel, aquele jogo que vc vira a noite jogando.… Expand
  29. Jlxjkkkapdhiddh
    Feb 28, 2021
    6
    I dont think this is the best game ever made because I have some complains like the backtracking and the design of some dongeons like lord jabu jabu belly and the watet temple. I really hate them so much
  30. drdvcs
    Feb 27, 2021
    10
    One of the greatest games I've ever played and definitely the one that made The Legend of Zelda one of the greatest saga in the industry.
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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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Universal acclaim - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  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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