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. srj41605
    Dec 2, 2019
    10
    This game is definitely worth a 10. There is always something to do wether it’s multiple side quests and mini games or just the main quest.
  2. SporadicDeviant
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    You look at a game like The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time and you learn about the game's legacy; How it defined the 3D action-adventure genre. How various game creators like Warren Spector (Director of Deus Ex), Tim Schaffer (Writer/Designer of Psychonauts), Hidetaka Miyazaki (Director of the Souls-Borne games), and Dan Houser (Writer/Producer for Grand Theft Auto) cite the game as aYou look at a game like The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time and you learn about the game's legacy; How it defined the 3D action-adventure genre. How various game creators like Warren Spector (Director of Deus Ex), Tim Schaffer (Writer/Designer of Psychonauts), Hidetaka Miyazaki (Director of the Souls-Borne games), and Dan Houser (Writer/Producer for Grand Theft Auto) cite the game as a major influence in not only their games, but 3D game design as a whole. How it's considered to be not only one of the greatest game of all time, but possibly the greatest game of all time.
    You see all of those accolades, and you think to yourself, "There's no way the game is that good. Surely this is all just hype, right?"
    Well, I'm here to tell you that it's not just hype. Ocarina of Time is the near perfect masterpiece that fans claim it to be.
    An amazing story that not only get's you invested in saving the land of Hyrule, but also gets you to care about the characters along the journey. The soundtrack is superb, succeeding in both ambient tracks as well as catchy themes. The game gives the player a sense of atmosphere and environmental story-telling not seen in games before.
    What makes this game truly special is the gameplay and the innovation done to achieve it. Combat is engaging and exciting. The Z-Targeting system was an ingenious innovation that made fighting in a true 3D space more convenient, without reducing the difficulty of fights. The dungeons are some of the series best, being labyrinthian as well as intriguing. Bosses are fantastic, each one testing the player's skills thus far. Plus there are plenty of secrets and side-quests to keep you busy.
    Ignore whatever contrarian Youtuber says otherwise. The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time is not only and objectively fantastic game, it also ranks in my personal favorite games of all time.    … Expand
  3. Mauri0697
    Dec 10, 2019
    10
    Excelente, de los mejores juegos de la historia, y por supuesto de la gran Nintendo 64.
  4. SpectorX
    Dec 13, 2019
    10
    Realmente algo que no esperaba es ke este juegos estuviera en el primer lugar de metacritic pero vaya que lo merece solo te digo que si no lo has jugado no se ke estas haciendo con tu vida
  5. Fox26
    Dec 25, 2020
    10
    Best game ever I love this game to pieces so I can join your voice chat and you can get a screen shot of the wild and I found a cockroach am I talking milk so I can do you
  6. Stego
    Dec 19, 2019
    10
    Greatest video game ever made by a mile! This was a big part of my childhood, I have finished this game over 1000 times and still dont get bored with it! At the time it was absolutely ground breaking, you felt like you were in that world for brief moments, i dont think i would love gaming so much if it wasn’t for this game id score it 1000/10 if possible.
  7. Tyrecat
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Perfect game. Even decades later I'm still replaying it. The nostalgia is endless.
  8. Yunobo17
    Jan 3, 2020
    10
    I usually can’t stand the outdated controls of an old game on this particular console, but this, is an exception. A strong, captivating story held my focus all game. Everything about this game is ahead of its time and is better than most modern games. If you haven’t played this game you are missing out, but how have you not played it by now? The only minor issue was the absurd amount ofI usually can’t stand the outdated controls of an old game on this particular console, but this, is an exception. A strong, captivating story held my focus all game. Everything about this game is ahead of its time and is better than most modern games. If you haven’t played this game you are missing out, but how have you not played it by now? The only minor issue was the absurd amount of times I was confused on what I was supposed to do and had to take to much time to find out what was going on or supposed to do. I would give something slightly below a 10 but it just feels wrong to.… Expand
  9. erors
    Jan 14, 2020
    10
    the best game ever made , the revolution of games the most 3d games started from here , great music , great story , great hero...ocarina of time is timeless
  10. C_Evans6710
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Not just the greatest Zelda, but the greatest game of all time. GOAT period.
  11. tukumalu
    Mar 17, 2020
    10
    A milestone in gaming history where graphic, gameplay, level design and music all came together
  12. carinbacklund
    Jan 29, 2020
    10
    This game is a legendary, and for a reason. It's amazing! It's so cool what they were able to do back then and I still enjoy playing this gem of a game!
  13. donald_duck
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    Tied with Link's Awakening as my GOAT. An amazing adventure with an extremely deep atmosphere to get lost in. Absolutely legendary.
  14. 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
  15. EvilKuma
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. Even trying it out 20 years after its release this game was still damn near perfect. A must try
  16. serkanak
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Bu oyun herkesin oynaması gereken bir oyun. Oyunda yapılan şeyler o kadar etkileyici ki hayran oluyorsunuz. Oyunun her yerinde o özenmişliği hissediyorsunuz.
  17. Mutty99
    Oct 3, 2022
    10
    Clever and fleshed out adventure. Even with a guide at hand, it's still an extremely challenging but entertaining title, and everything is there for a reason. Very good on all platforms where it came out, even Virtual Console. Must play.
  18. Suyalus
    Feb 5, 2020
    10
    This game was my first step into video gaming back in 1999. And lucky me, I picked the best video game in history ever.
    You are not a true gamer if you didn't play this game, what a master piece! ♥ 11/10
  19. Nitroade24
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    An absolutely legendary adventure that I wish I had played earlier. Instantly one of my favourite games ever.
  20. B1GM4RV
    Feb 19, 2020
    10
    Eins der besten Spiele die jemals erschienen.
    Habe es als Kind gespielt und geliebt und liebe es heute noch
  21. Sexa
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    El juego es muy extenso y cuenta con niveles y gráficos muy buenos, el mejor juego
  22. icerda02
    Dec 29, 2021
    10
    The best game I have ever played. Hands down . This Zelda game alone made me a Zelda fan. I am almost shocked this game was created back in 1998. The gameplay and story is so good you look past the outdated graphics. If you are of a younger generation gamer and have not played Ocarina of Time . Than you need to get a Nintendo 64 console and play this game to appreciate its originality .
  23. Pedroedu68
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ótimo ainda mas na última batalha entre link e Ganondorf mas a melhor parte e quando o link Puxa a master sword do pedestal!… Expand
  24. diversant43
    Feb 26, 2020
    10
    игра мне очень понравилась , конечно графика так себе но что я предираюсь, она вышла в 1998.
  25. rafaeal
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Nostalgia pura, ainda lembro da primeira vez que joguei esta obra prima dos games em 1998 quando eu tinha 10 anos, ainda hoje é um dos top 5 games que já joguei.
  26. Yito
    Feb 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing!!!!!
    Me encanta este juego aún después de todo este tiempo.
    Apesar de los años creo que merece la pena jugárselo al menos una vez en la vida.
  27. KevinKira
    Mar 1, 2020
    10
    The greatest game of all time, as simple as that.

    Anyone who gives the masterpiece below a 7 or an 8 is either just here to hate on the astounding zelda franchise, doesn't know a DAMN good game or is insane. The dungeons are interesting and unique, the characters are interesting and have personality, the story is highly engaging, the combat is varied, fluid, and fun, the items are    The greatest game of all time, as simple as that.

    Anyone who gives the masterpiece below a 7 or an 8 is either just here to hate on the astounding zelda franchise, doesn't know a DAMN good game or is insane. The dungeons are interesting and unique, the characters are interesting and have personality, the story is highly engaging, the combat is varied, fluid, and fun, the items are amazing, there are a plethora of interesting side quests and collectibles, and considering the fact that this game was made in 1998 the graphics are amazing. The only real downside is that the game is somewhat linear and you can't continue on after beating the final boss, but that doesn't detract from the huge amount of fun I had playing this game.    … Expand
  28. PikachuReiDelas
    Mar 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The legend of zelda is the best Franchise i Ever played i remenber i waking up early Just to play more… Expand
  29. Litlfizzledizzl
    Mar 19, 2020
    10
    Perfect game 10/10 just a masterpiece OoT is just a great game I definitely reccomend a playthrough if you haven't already
  30. XeonZer0
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Honestly this is the greatest game of all time in my opinion without a doubt.
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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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