The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

 Nintendo 64
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  1. Frenchman
    Dec 27, 2015
    10
    Best video game ever as far as I am concerned and I do not think any other game will take this spot in my heart. I was lucky to be a child at the time I played it, which helps to embrace the magic of this game. Graphics were awesome for the time, first episode in 3D for this legendary franchise and it was a pure success. The game was smooth, beautiful, unforgettable melodies, great bossesBest video game ever as far as I am concerned and I do not think any other game will take this spot in my heart. I was lucky to be a child at the time I played it, which helps to embrace the magic of this game. Graphics were awesome for the time, first episode in 3D for this legendary franchise and it was a pure success. The game was smooth, beautiful, unforgettable melodies, great bosses and dungeons, great gameplay. Accessories were so cool, loved the Ocarina and the horse, characters...… Expand
  2. hon777
    Sep 20, 2014
    10
    I've played many classic games in my life which includes: Metroid Prime, RE4, Mario Galaxy series, GTA games (not really classics in my opinion), Mass Effect 2, and other Zeldas and to this day, nothing still holds a candle to this game. This game is on a tier of its own, 20 years down the road and we're still talking about it.
  3. BoxBox
    Sep 24, 2014
    10
    I know over 54 glitches and this is my favorite console game I ever played in my life! My second favorite game is League of Legends and its a 5.7 user score which sucks!
  4. Steeldude
    Oct 13, 2014
    8
    The game is good, but for some reason I never managed to get into it as much as to other 3D Zelda games (maybe except Wind Waker). I played Majora's Mask before OoT and found it better in all aspects. The story and dungeons in this game are not bad at all, but I always felt like something was missing from the game. Nevertheless, the game is still really good.
  5. SiAScORCH
    Nov 5, 2014
    10
    Wow, where to begin. I'll start off by saying this game was simply amazing. It's not very difficult but it can be challenging if you don't know what you're doing, though you will learn. I play this game several times a year, and we're in 2014 now so that should speak volumes. One thing though is I play it on SNES, not N64. Though it's all the same, just with N64 you get better graphics.Wow, where to begin. I'll start off by saying this game was simply amazing. It's not very difficult but it can be challenging if you don't know what you're doing, though you will learn. I play this game several times a year, and we're in 2014 now so that should speak volumes. One thing though is I play it on SNES, not N64. Though it's all the same, just with N64 you get better graphics. This has to be one of the best video games ever made period. I mean look, with a critic score of 99, that should give you a hint as well as with a high user score. This is a classic so you definitely have to play it.… Expand
  6. SP107
    Oct 21, 2014
    10
    I play this game on the old N64 at least once every year. Amazing game! If for some reason you haven't played this game, PLAY IT!!!! This game has unforgettable puzzles and places.
  7. Andjelico
    Nov 6, 2014
    10
    What a fantastic game! The gameplay is highly addictive, characters are memorable because of it's own personality, greatly designed temples, and Perfect music!

    If you want a story with many exciting parts, then this is a must-try game!
  8. bagelchrist
    Nov 7, 2014
    10
    10/10 means the best game you've ever seen. You could only give one game in history 10/10 and let me tell you this one is it. Fantastic level design, great graphics for the time, great story line, excellent camera and controls, excellent game play and challenging puzzles make this game head and shoulders ahead of any other
  9. TheRogg
    Nov 19, 2014
    10
    My all time favorite game. Played it back in 1998 on the N64 and boy it was amazing. Up to this day no game left a bigger impression on me than OoT. A true masterpiece. Even 16 years later I still cherish it for what it was back then (damn I feel old now).
  10. masterzelda
    Dec 2, 2014
    10
    This is the best game the human intellect will ever produce. A trully remarakable masterpiece, simply the greatest videogame of all time. No other game can surpass this perfection
  11. Tbone413
    Jun 5, 2015
    10
    It's the masterpiece. Flawless. Incredible. Fun. Everything you would ever want in a video game. If you never loved this masterpiece and absolutely incredible game, then start right now.
  12. oceangroupgamer
    Dec 9, 2014
    10
    without a doubt the best game ever made not just on the nostalgia factor but for the sheer fun that comes with exploring the vast world of hyrule! also modern gaming can take a leaf or 2 out of this game. Back when games were powered by a good script and story instead of being heavily relied on graphics.
  13. Fair-Reviews
    Dec 10, 2014
    10
    This is one of the best games of all time. There isn't much else to be said about it. I'm sure every gamer has played this by now, and if you haven't. You need too. It doesn't even feel like it's aged poorly. I don't hand out 10s often, this game is well deserving of it. I wish I got into this as a kid.
  14. Darium
    Jul 20, 2015
    10
    HOLY HELL THIS IS AN AMAZING GAME. Yes, it may be a bit overblown, but that does not mean it is not amazing, buy this game, in any way, on the Wii, Wii U, N64, DS. 5000 characters is not enough to sum up how awesome this game is!
  15. DudeUnknown
    Jan 2, 2015
    10
    Easily the best Legend of Zelda. I never quite liked the other Legends of Zelda but this was pure awesomeness. It rightfully gets the best score on meta critic ever.
  16. DjChainsaw24
    Dec 27, 2014
    10
    What can i say that hasnt already been said. The game is perfect it has no flaws what so ever. It was probably the most beautiful game ever also I think i speak to everyone when we one the game we cried at how great the ending was also the game was basically perfect.
  17. MandicLuka
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Ocarina of Time is a revolutionary game, crafted with such perfection and precision only Nintendo can deliver!, the first Zelda game i played was Ocarina of Time 3D for the 3DS, i fell in love with it instantly!
  18. Sxdwuent4master
    Jan 23, 2015
    10
    One of the best games of all, with many puzzles and how they interact to continue in history, certainly one of the best zelda and a great soundtrack with great songs and melodies I love.
  19. Schmukker
    Jan 19, 2015
    10
    This game is beyond any rating possible, my childhood and adult main game. If this game didn't exist then I wouldn't be playing games as much as I do today. Basically, it was a life changer and every person that says they're a gamer but haven't played this game isn't living up to the name 'gamer'. I just wish developers would put this much heart into making a game like they did for this.
  20. melonboy
    Apr 29, 2016
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is the best game of all time hands down there is no game that can amount to the quality of this game if there was a thing as a perfect game this is it, this game really makes you feel like you're on a quest to save the world, and at its time it looked beautiful there were places to go people to meet and heaps of things to collect. to be honest it isThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is the best game of all time hands down there is no game that can amount to the quality of this game if there was a thing as a perfect game this is it, this game really makes you feel like you're on a quest to save the world, and at its time it looked beautiful there were places to go people to meet and heaps of things to collect. to be honest it is very hard to explain how great Ocarina of Time is to some one who has not played it, it is something to experience if you have not played it get on your N64 or 3DS.… Expand
  21. Goku97
    Jan 30, 2015
    10
    I've banged a lot of Legend of Zelda games in my day, but few have brought me to climax like Ocarina of Time. I was like, "Whoa", every time I heard the boss music start playing. Oh My God! The it was so amazing. Please play this game and do your best to destroy anyone who claims it is not one of the best games ever. Go Fourth and Destroy them with your words. Ganon straight turns into aI've banged a lot of Legend of Zelda games in my day, but few have brought me to climax like Ocarina of Time. I was like, "Whoa", every time I heard the boss music start playing. Oh My God! The it was so amazing. Please play this game and do your best to destroy anyone who claims it is not one of the best games ever. Go Fourth and Destroy them with your words. Ganon straight turns into a demon pig like the original game, and you **** him up with the master sword like byaaah!… Expand
  22. RasheedNinja
    Feb 18, 2015
    10
    Simply fantastic is every way possible!
    Even after 20 years this game will still be legendary and bring out the inner child that once ever loved this game! Why? Because unlike a lot of games today, Ocarina of Time tells a tale of values and lessons that need to be learned whether you're a busy adult or a child looking forward to grow up without the use of blood and gore!
    The game's story    Simply fantastic is every way possible!
    Even after 20 years this game will still be legendary and bring out the inner child that once ever loved this game! Why? Because unlike a lot of games today, Ocarina of Time tells a tale of values and lessons that need to be learned whether you're a busy adult or a child looking forward to grow up without the use of blood and gore!
    The game's story is based on a saying, "Past mistakes can affect your future, and you will one day have to have the courage to face them eventually in life." Might as well be one of the best things to learn in life.

    Plot/Story: 10/10

    As for gameplay, fun as always. Easy to use controls and intense battles with catchy background music to get your blood pumping hard! Dungeons are a bit tricky at times but that's what makes it fun and exciting!

    A MUST PLAY BEFORE YOU DIE!    … Expand
  23. DrArcherman
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    I played this game on my wii in 2014. And it was awesome. The only thing I disliked was that for me im used to GIANT worlds like in minecraft. So its felt small.
  24. BV-Swifty
    Apr 20, 2015
    9
    It's practically a crime to say that Ocarina of Time is a bad game. The story is timeless, the gameplay is great and the bosses are really awesome. The only thing that sucks about this game is that stupid Water Temple. It is still an amazing game, but in my opinion, it isn't my favorite Zelda game.
  25. ridgero
    Mar 12, 2020
    9
    Truly a wonderful game, however my all time favorite will always be: A Link to the Past
  26. josesueiro
    May 1, 2016
    8
    The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a action-adventure video game developed and published by Nintendo.

    In Ocarina of Time, the player controls Link in the land of Hyrule. Link sets out on a quest to stop Ganondorf, king of the Gerudo tribe, from obtaining the Triforce, a sacred relic that grants the wishes of its holder. He travels through time and navigates various dungeons to    The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a action-adventure video game developed and published by Nintendo.

    In Ocarina of Time, the player controls Link in the land of Hyrule. Link sets out on a quest to stop Ganondorf, king of the Gerudo tribe, from obtaining the Triforce, a sacred relic that grants the wishes of its holder. He travels through time and navigates various dungeons to awaken the sages, who have the power to seal Ganondorf away forever. Music plays an important role; to progress, the player must learn to play several songs on an ocarina.    … Expand
  27. RiotKnight
    Apr 27, 2015
    9
    First off, OoT begins with Link as a little boy. Know idea how old he is, but he seems to be around 7 or 8. Little fairy called Navi flies up to him and wakes him up for no reason. Apparently the world is in danger and this is just enough motivation to get the little tyke to wake up and start his day. Navi is a sort of tutorial person and she can be annoying if you already know what to do.First off, OoT begins with Link as a little boy. Know idea how old he is, but he seems to be around 7 or 8. Little fairy called Navi flies up to him and wakes him up for no reason. Apparently the world is in danger and this is just enough motivation to get the little tyke to wake up and start his day. Navi is a sort of tutorial person and she can be annoying if you already know what to do. But if you are like me and don't mind a refresher, Navi doesn't seem so obnoxious.

    So Link wakes up and Navi basically explains the Deku Tree (the ONLY tree I know with a mustache) needs to see him. Now I as the player begin to move him around with the little joystick and make him run outside his little tree house. Looks like we're in a forest; the Kokiri Forest to be exact. First instinct is to explore around, learn how to pick up rocks and throw them, learn to break pots, run through grass to find stray rupees, and of course find out that Mido is a real jerk. Not sure how he does this, but he slides all the way around the area he is guarding and doesn't let you in because Link is "different" somehow. By the way, Mido is the leader of the Kokiri Forest children running around.

    A bit peeved, I run around looking for a sword and shield just like Navi told me to do after saying 'Hello' to Mido (ironically, Link cannot speak). As I find the sword and shield buy dodging rolling boulders and cutting people's lawns for any money I found, I noticed something strange. All these kids running around... not ONE. SINGLE. ADULT!! It was like watching Ed, Edd, and Eddy and wondering the same thing: who watches these children? Does anybody care at all what happens to them!? So I get the sword and shield and shove them in Mido's face and he begrudgingly lets me pass. Off to visit the Deku Tree!

    Apparently this old sap was dying and I had to go inside his mouth and kill something to make him feel better. This is the first dungeon of the game. This is where the puzzle aspect comes into play. I was climbing webs, pushing blocks, looting chests, getting lost, freaking out at these huge spiders with skulls as abomens as they drop from the ceiling, and, my favorite hobby, burning things with sticks! Eventually I reached a point where I just couldn't go further. So, got lost again and bumped my head into a chest containing a slingshot. This slingshot was going to help further my progress by allowing me to shoot things from a safe distance.

    Finally found the last room where the apparent evil that was killing the Deku Tree was hiding and boy was it dark! Walking around cautiously I hear the same sound that the spiders made when they were moving. Of course, I look up to see if I was right... oh I was right alright. In fact, I was so right the game went widescreen, zoomed in on this spider and it reveals one big orange eye that glares at me with such contempt. The eight-legged freak drops from the ceiling and some white text appears: Parasitic Armored Arachnid GOHMA! I believed myself to be knee deep in scat at this point, so I ran around frantically hoping Navi would say something useful for once! Gohma gets close to me and stands upright, focusing a red glaring eye upon me. Navi finally uses her magical power to pause the game and hint that I should poke its eye. Really Navi? You want me to irritate this guy by poking it in the DAMN EYE!? Fine. I'll shoot a pebble in the eye and see if Gohma gets some more redness and asks Ben Stein for some eyedrops. Apparently shooting a slingshot hurt a lot more than I thought! Gohma falls down and her eye is flashing all sorts of colors. I pull out my twig-sized sword and hack away. Gohma gets back up after 4 slashes and we do this dance allover again. Run around, stand in fear as Gohma begins to stare into my soul with her crimson gaze, fling a pebble in her eye, watch her fall down, pull out twig, smack her with it, and then she dissipates.

    Got that out of the way, but apparently the Deku Tree's doctor only gave him so much time to live. In other words, I was too late. The tree was dying and he gives Link a Kokiri Emerald. I guess I should keep it. After all, it's a parting gift and it is shiny. But there is more to this game than just killing time in dungeons, solving puzzles, laying the smack down on spiders bigger than any boot you will ever find, and then watching the trees die! There are mini-games, sidequests, weapons galore, secrets, fairies, engrossing story developments, songs to play, adventures to be had, and NPCs who may strike you as odd, peculiar, creepy, and even pretty. The game's main mechanic has got to be the Ocarina of Time. It is used in many places to open doors, raise water levels, turn night into day, teleport Link to previous locations, and even make it rain! I would say more, but I don't want to spoil anything else. OoT is just a timeless classic that never gets old.    … Expand
  28. Shady313
    Mar 22, 2015
    10
    1,000/10 .............................................................................................................................................
  29. hongkong97
    Sep 2, 2015
    10
    this is hands down one of the best zelda games ever made. great story with amazing plot with great charcter design. if you have an n64 play this game right now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  30. RainbowStaple
    Mar 15, 2017
    9
    Game I played a ton through my childhood and I recently picked it up again, I have played through multiple times when I was young and older but the story does not get stale. The game play goes from combat to puzzle solving with massive theme of fantasy genre like the classic Zelda games. A huge arsenal of puzzle solving items which can also be used for combat with initiative. This game isGame I played a ton through my childhood and I recently picked it up again, I have played through multiple times when I was young and older but the story does not get stale. The game play goes from combat to puzzle solving with massive theme of fantasy genre like the classic Zelda games. A huge arsenal of puzzle solving items which can also be used for combat with initiative. This game is a masterpiece.… Expand
  31. Kira45
    May 28, 2015
    9
    A fantastic game and my first zelda game. This game is one of the best N64 games you can find and should please any fans of puzzle and action games alike
  32. JuanLuisGG14
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    Everything in this game is pure magical awesomeness.
    It starts great, but softly. Soundtrack enhances the experience to unexpected places. Gameplay is revolutionary and everything feels so perfected that i cannot avoid giving this game a 10
    Essential masterpiece.
  33. forevernes
    May 20, 2018
    10
    El juego que lo cambio todo, una revolucion, uno de los mejores de todos los tiempos
  34. mo-mo-mo
    Apr 19, 2016
    10
    Lo siento, no puedo ser objetivo con este juego. Marcó mi infancia, es el juego de mi vida. El juego que hizo que me aficionara a este mundillo y el que consiguió que considerara a los videojuegos como un arte. No es un análisis, simplemente es lo que este juego fue para mi. Me encantó y maravilló.
    Lo jugué de pequeño y me duró año y medio. Cuando eres un crío y te sumerges en este    Lo siento, no puedo ser objetivo con este juego. Marcó mi infancia, es el juego de mi vida. El juego que hizo que me aficionara a este mundillo y el que consiguió que considerara a los videojuegos como un arte. No es un análisis, simplemente es lo que este juego fue para mi. Me encantó y maravilló.
    Lo jugué de pequeño y me duró año y medio. Cuando eres un crío y te sumerges en este universo es magia pura. A mi entender irrepetible. ARTE.    … Expand
  35. Zachatastic117
    Nov 8, 2015
    10
    I won't try to add anything new here. Everyone else has done it perfectly, and I feel I should address some stuff to new comers. And that is, BUY THE 3D REMAKE. The Frame Rate (Here is a difference between 20, 30, and 60 Frames Per Second https://youtu.be/9h0HNAS6C_k) is much better, running at an average 35FPS instead of the horrid 20FPS, or less, on the N64. In addition, it adds betterI won't try to add anything new here. Everyone else has done it perfectly, and I feel I should address some stuff to new comers. And that is, BUY THE 3D REMAKE. The Frame Rate (Here is a difference between 20, 30, and 60 Frames Per Second https://youtu.be/9h0HNAS6C_k) is much better, running at an average 35FPS instead of the horrid 20FPS, or less, on the N64. In addition, it adds better controls (In my opinion), better graphics (Some of the stuff looks terrible and hasn't aged well), portability, 3D, Master Quest, and so many more advantages. As for N64: A master piece that has aged badly, with a very much superior port.… Expand
  36. 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
  37. driejust
    Aug 3, 2015
    10
    This is truly a masterpiece. The opening cinematic still gives me shivers. The boss fights are still exciting. The music is still just as great as it always was. This is a TRUE adventure - one that never seems to grow old. I wish I could relieve it again for the first time.
  38. harhas97
    Aug 10, 2015
    10
    What can be said about this game that has not already been said? Its truly a masterpiece that will always be remembered in the gaming community. Those who rates this game poorly only try to piss people off. 10/10 no doubt.
  39. zainyzayne
    Aug 10, 2015
    10
    The MUSIC and the SPACE from a 28mb game is absolutely mind blowing for me. I love this game more than a lot of things in life, I have a tattoo on my right shoulder, not because IM a Zelda fanatic, but because when I'm older I want to remember some happy memories in a difficult area of my adolescence.

    There's a reason why this sits on the helm of all games.
  40. Obomrapaz
    Aug 22, 2015
    10
    O JOGO É QUASE PERFEITO. PARA ÉPOCA ELE TEM GRÁFICOS LINDO. OS SONS SÃO MUITO MELHORES QUE QUALQUER JOGO DE 1998. SUA JOGABILIDADE E DE SE INVEJAR. O NÍVEL DE DIVERSÃO NEM SE FALA.
  41. punchedhalo3
    Apr 2, 2019
    10
    I played this recently and I loved it. There are many themes in the game that all tie around the central theme of growing up and what it's. I recommend playing it seven years after you first played it.
  42. NicolasCritic
    Sep 24, 2015
    10
    Definitely this is the best game ever created, nice graphics for 1998, legit story, gameplay and songs. This is the only game near the perfection no one going to make a game better than this.
  43. TheSandi
    Oct 3, 2015
    10
    My favourite game of all time, music, enviroment, all is **** perfect. Ojalá llegara al 10.0,is a pretty good game. Zelda franquise is the best in the world.
  44. OXIUAI
    Oct 5, 2015
    10
    Jogo muito bom e alucinante,as músicas,gameplay e jogatina espetaculares,tudo em uma perfeita sicronia na história.Revolucionario até hoje em dia...
  45. Confraria_Gamer
    Oct 5, 2015
    10
    Best game all time!!!
    (PT-BR) Sem dúvida alguma um dos melhores jogos de todos os tempos, uma verdadeira obra-prima. revolucionário, muito da jogabilidade que temos hoje em dia foram criadas em Ocarina Of Time!
  46. PrinceWolf
    Feb 4, 2019
    10
    PREGI
    - L' Avventura nel mondo dei videogiochi.
    - A Link To The Past diventa completamente in 3D e amplia la complessità del sistema dungeon, regalando labirinti che stimolano l'intelligenza e soddisfano come poche cose al mondo unendo alla perfezione enigmi, action ed esplorazione. - Infarcito il tutto con uno stile iconico e un'atmosfera da favola oscura incancellabile. DIFETTI -    PREGI
    - L' Avventura nel mondo dei videogiochi.
    - A Link To The Past diventa completamente in 3D e amplia la complessità del sistema dungeon, regalando labirinti che stimolano l'intelligenza e soddisfano come poche cose al mondo unendo alla perfezione enigmi, action ed esplorazione.
    - Infarcito il tutto con uno stile iconico e un'atmosfera da favola oscura incancellabile.

    DIFETTI
    - Dopo circa 30 ore finisce.    … Expand
  47. srbilly
    Oct 17, 2015
    10
    So I never played a Zelda game until this one, and when I wan't even half way trough the game, it became my favorite of all time. This review is not a nostalgia because I beat the game about a month ago and it was brilliant. Get it on the virtual console if you can.
  48. JoaoSoares
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A obra-prima do mundo dos jogos com toda a certeza, Oot foi um grande pilar que estabeleceu grandes coisas que jogos de mesmo hoje em dia, depois de quase 19 anos, ainda utilizam. A história é simples e envolvente, cavalgar por Hyrule é uma sensação que perpetua até hoje com grande sentimento. Tudo no jogo é bem pensado, em como os itens podem ser usados, em como derrotar inimigos e depois da passagem de tempo tudo se intensifica, os puzzles, os Bosses, a história, os personagens. Mas enfim, é fantástico, outras importantes coisas para ressaltar são: as músicas, sejam as da Ocarina ou as do Overworld, todas simplesmente tidas como trabalhos de arte, relaxantes e tornam o jogo ainda mais prazeroso; o carisma dos NPCs, visto que grande parte deles têm um papel na história, seja para oferecerem coisas adicionais ou essenciais, são úteis além disso; a engenhosidade das coisas também impressiona de cara, o jeito das músicas ajudarem no jogo, sendo de tanta importância quanto os itens é maravilhoso. Portanto, uma obra-prima atemporal, podia falar de muitos mais pontos fortes, mas só jogando para conhecer o quão incrível essa obra é.… Expand
  49. Darormor
    Oct 23, 2015
    10
    What is there to say, anyone that has played this game it's just going to be a prettier version of the best game ever. To anyone playing this for the first time, I am truly jealous. It's not nostalgia that makes this game great, it is the game it self. It stands the test of time and even beats some current games. Easily my favorite game of all time.
  50. TheMrIron2
    Oct 23, 2015
    10
    I can't stress this enough; this game is one of very few I can say "Wow, this is absolutely phenomenal" to. It's deserved, too; this is not only the grandfather of modern Zelda games, but arguably better than even newer ones, which is extraordinary.
  51. obthegeek
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    honestly, nothing more about this game needs to be said. innovation around every corner, and still a boatload of fun to play today.

    and it has probably the best vgm in any game ever made it is literally perfect
  52. Gamer2068
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    When this game came out it change my gaming life forever. Adventure and Soundtrack are timeless and memorable.
  53. TheRedFern
    Jul 8, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I try my best to look back at this game and not let nostalgia overtake me. It's hard to be unbiased when the original game had such a life-altering experience for me. Growing up and not understanding the world as a young kid and then playing a game that feels childlike and embodies that sense of wonder, that the world is way too big for you. It does a remarkable job of contrasting that with the desire to be an adult and make an impact on the world. Growing up is hard and this game nailed it as an experience. That alone makes it the greatest game of all time, not to mention the level design, animations, sounds, characters, and visuals were so new at the time is it hard to comprehend. Maybe one of the first 3D open-world games. I will play this game over and over for the rest of my life.… Expand
  54. howlingwind
    Nov 19, 2015
    10
    Incredibly ahead of it's time The legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time, set's the standard that all games should follow, it nails every aspect of a great game Narrative,Music, Gameplay etc. I've never felt as entranced with a game before. I only wish i could experience it for the first time again, if you haven't played this game, you are missing on the game that proves that video games are andIncredibly ahead of it's time The legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time, set's the standard that all games should follow, it nails every aspect of a great game Narrative,Music, Gameplay etc. I've never felt as entranced with a game before. I only wish i could experience it for the first time again, if you haven't played this game, you are missing on the game that proves that video games are and can be a form of art.… Expand
  55. DoctorZack
    Sep 10, 2017
    8
    Hailed as a flawless masterpiece. While definitely deserving of praise during its release, the Ocarina of Time wasn't as perfect as its community believes it to be. It is still something worth playing today, preferably with the 3DS version.

    Points against: Numerous fetch missions - The game itself would be a masterpiece if relegated to dungeons and exploration. However in order to do    Hailed as a flawless masterpiece. While definitely deserving of praise during its release, the Ocarina of Time wasn't as perfect as its community believes it to be. It is still something worth playing today, preferably with the 3DS version.

    Points against:
    Numerous fetch missions - The game itself would be a masterpiece if relegated to dungeons and exploration. However in order to do anything in the game, an NPC will demand you fetch some type of item or the quest line will forcibly require you to go and hunt down a tool necessary to reach a dungeon.
    Lack of direction - A lot of finding the right way to go in Zelda games is primarily luck based, Ocarina is no exception. Once the Owl stops feeding you directions, the expansive world area becomes a tedious adventure in finding things that you haven't done yet, and then finding the NPC that requires finding the item that you need to successfully advance. The later-game area is by far one of the most frustrating and confusing areas to traverse with little help in game other than to just attempt everything.
    Illusion of Difficulty - Most of the game isn't difficult, but really a period of waiting and countering. Dungeons are complex and rewarding, but often the slog of forced battles can become tedious and often just result in a player getting exhausted. In longer dungeons this becomes especially prevalent. Even the bosses are mostly just guard-and-wait type enemies.

    Upsides:
    Dungeons and Exploration - The world of Hyrule is vast and immediately accessible, and encourages a lot of trial and error. Once the exploration becomes a mandatory event, it does lose a lot of luster.
    Content - The game is lush with content and items to collect and things to see and explore. With fishing, horse racing, poe-catching, even though there are some frustrating moments to those events, are a healthy distraction to the late game's issues regarding its lack of direction.
    Narrative - The series strongly continues to be flush with vibrant light scenes and dark tones, characters are engaging and perform their roles in the story without becoming overbearing or losing interest.
    Iron Knuckle - Best inclusion of an enemy. While most monsters are pursuit or guard-and-wait, the Iron Knuckle is a pure reactionary enemy that genuinely challenges the player with each encounter. If more enemies or bosses performed like the Iron Knuckle, then the game would definitely be stronger overall.    … Expand
  56. Longoria92
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    I only gonma say: Perfect game a master piece of the n64 era this is my favorite rpg of all times. I dont know whats wrong with those 174 negative critics maybe this game was too hard for them lol really this deserve even more than a 10
  57. tsmasher1000
    Dec 8, 2015
    10
    This is often called the best game ever made, and believe me that is no hyperbole. Though it is not my favorite game, I shall admit it is the best game of all time, for its time. It had so many revolutionary ideas under its belt, not to mention that anything that was not new or revolutionary was polished to the point that it couldn't be called anything other than flawless for its time. OneThis is often called the best game ever made, and believe me that is no hyperbole. Though it is not my favorite game, I shall admit it is the best game of all time, for its time. It had so many revolutionary ideas under its belt, not to mention that anything that was not new or revolutionary was polished to the point that it couldn't be called anything other than flawless for its time. One of the only titles to warrant not the simple title of a game, but an art that tried to be more than just fun and evolved into a life experience.… Expand
  58. EpicLadySponge
    Feb 9, 2016
    10
    One of the best games for its time and for the Nintendo 64. If you missed this, how could you miss a game worth getting once in a lifetime? Not to worry, I bet there's still copies for this game and a Nintendo 64 somewhere in a store near you.
  59. speed1j
    Mar 28, 2018
    10
    Simply the best adventure ever done. It was amazing to walk through this masterpiece back in that time, and I recently played it again and it was just the same. It doesn't get old!
  60. kinruiz
    Feb 23, 2016
    10
    El mejor juego de la historia, extenso, grandes gráficas para su generación, demasiado extenso y muy re-jugable, con muchas misiones secundarias, una banda sonora hermosa, temas memorables y con una gran personalidad, es un juego que te marca, que te involucra, en el cual no puedes ser indiferente ante muchos detalles, de igual forma la distribución del control excelente, un HITO en laEl mejor juego de la historia, extenso, grandes gráficas para su generación, demasiado extenso y muy re-jugable, con muchas misiones secundarias, una banda sonora hermosa, temas memorables y con una gran personalidad, es un juego que te marca, que te involucra, en el cual no puedes ser indiferente ante muchos detalles, de igual forma la distribución del control excelente, un HITO en la historia de los videojuegos.… Expand
  61. Silverzapper
    Mar 9, 2016
    8
    This game was pretty enjoyable. I really liked a lot of things. Since this game is so heavily filled with puzzles they are a huge part of my score. Most of them are pretty good. The dungeons themselves are well made since I felt genuinely scared at certain parts. Something not a lot of games can do to me. The story is a bit lacking on its own however when put into the timeline it isThis game was pretty enjoyable. I really liked a lot of things. Since this game is so heavily filled with puzzles they are a huge part of my score. Most of them are pretty good. The dungeons themselves are well made since I felt genuinely scared at certain parts. Something not a lot of games can do to me. The story is a bit lacking on its own however when put into the timeline it is better. I wouldn't say this is the best Zelda game though. It is certainly up there though.… Expand
  62. lewischicken
    Feb 1, 2016
    10
    Its been nearly 18 years since this game came out and nothing has beaten this masterpiece only thing that comes close in my opinion is shadow of colossus
  63. gabro
    Apr 1, 2016
    10
    Starting by showcasing itself as an open-world experience followed by stunning tridimensional graphics, Ocarina of Time scores with excellence in every single aspect. At first, it's main storyline concept is surprisingly well-developed, a balanced mix of adventure and interaction splitted between quests and dungeons that brings an deeper, darker knowledge of the game's main shot. There's aStarting by showcasing itself as an open-world experience followed by stunning tridimensional graphics, Ocarina of Time scores with excellence in every single aspect. At first, it's main storyline concept is surprisingly well-developed, a balanced mix of adventure and interaction splitted between quests and dungeons that brings an deeper, darker knowledge of the game's main shot. There's a special concern on the characters' construction: all of them have personalities and, by being barely seen with expressionless faces, there is a plenty lot of them that have an inner connection with the story denouement.

    Although made by a mainly cliché story where the hero save the princess, there are countless special features that makes the game beyond primordial and original. There are also enjoyable, time-lengthy side quests which turn The Legend of Zelda in a potential replay: you could finish it five times and there would still be something yet to be unveiled. The soundtrack works at it's best to swap between a comfort zone and sadness, epic insanity moments thanks to it's awesomeness composition.

    In short, the final result is brilliantly delivered. It's touching. Emotional. Marvelous. An atemporal masterpiece. And - unquestionably - a must play.    … Expand
  64. VoxMare
    Mar 3, 2017
    9
    Мама и папа всех современных дарксоулсов, Одна из лучших игр в этом жанре и просто настоящая легенда игропрома.
    Серьезных недостатков два:
    1. Неудобная камера, которая буквально выводит из себя. 2. Устаревшая графика Но в остальном! Замечательная игра, которую я хочу посоветовать просто всем. Ее не описать словами, это приключение, которое каждый должен пережить сам -- иначе и не    Мама и папа всех современных дарксоулсов, Одна из лучших игр в этом жанре и просто настоящая легенда игропрома.
    Серьезных недостатков два:
    1. Неудобная камера, которая буквально выводит из себя.
    2. Устаревшая графика
    Но в остальном! Замечательная игра, которую я хочу посоветовать просто всем. Ее не описать словами, это приключение, которое каждый должен пережить сам -- иначе и не выйдет по достоинству оценить всю глубину этого шедевра.
    В 22 мб умещается геймплея больше, чем в 100-гиговых шлаках современной игроиндустрии.    … Expand
  65. AnthonyMark2016
    Feb 26, 2016
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is by far my all-time favourite game, It brings together the classic Zelda formula with a surprisingly expansive world to explore. This game was and still is an instant classic and there is no experience that matches it.
  66. yoshistar456
    Mar 15, 2016
    8
    This overrated game is considered by many to be one of the greatest games of all time, and the definitive Zelda game. While I don't agree, I do think this is the Nintendo 64 at it's best. Some aspects of this game haven't aged well, but it's still a pretty decent game. The plot, while not as great as say, Wind Waker or A Link to The Past, is good, The graphics are... okay, and theThis overrated game is considered by many to be one of the greatest games of all time, and the definitive Zelda game. While I don't agree, I do think this is the Nintendo 64 at it's best. Some aspects of this game haven't aged well, but it's still a pretty decent game. The plot, while not as great as say, Wind Waker or A Link to The Past, is good, The graphics are... okay, and the soundtrack is amazing. This game, just like Mario 64 set a lot of standards. ALOT. It jumped the franchise into the 3D world perfectly, and that's something amazing. This is a fantastic game, it's just not my favorite... Please don't crucify me.… Expand
  67. Blaxpupas
    Mar 18, 2016
    10
    I will just say something cause i know im a modern gamer but ill tell you this: I didn't know how a game could be before this N64 game arrived to my bedroom.
  68. AndrewLidor
    Apr 24, 2016
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time uma obra de arte o jogo consegue ser incrível em tudo, muito impressionante para sua época, ele merece mesmo o titulo de melhor joga da historia, ele é um jogo quase perfeito.
  69. Markkykung17
    May 8, 2016
    9
    Everything was great. This game was so excited and fun. But I don't like the save system. It's so annoying. that make my game have a long playthrough. I personality like link. But not with princess Zelda. She not like a princess. She to strong to be a girl
  70. DarthPlasma
    May 19, 2016
    10
    Absolutely agreeable as the best rated video game of all time. With it's intense graphics for its time, it's flawless. The only problem with it i say is the confusion on sometimes knowing where to go, but that doesn't factor into the game.
  71. NintendoNext
    May 11, 2016
    10
    This game has proven it's greatness by being referred to as the best game ever made. It is the very first 3D The Legend of Zelda game and was a step into the future for Zelda series and gaming in general. An amazing story complimented by great gameplay and a great musical score.Adventure awaits, if you haven't played this game yet, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
  72. KayVen17
    Jan 4, 2017
    9
    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?
    Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Mein persönlicher Score = 95/100
    Mein User Score = 9/10    … Expand
  73. Wander22
    Feb 17, 2019
    10
    Gameplay/Mechanics: 10
    Sound/Music: 10
    Graphics/Art: 10
    Story/Atmosphere: 10
    OVERALL: 10/10 The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a masterpiece. One of the greats.
  74. GamecubeLover
    Jul 3, 2016
    10
    Wow! This game has good story and great worlds. The graphics and controls make me surprise of how good they are. Well for the N64. This game aged 100% well. This is my 2nd favorite N64 game. But this game is perfect so no worries if it's not my favorite. I 101% recommend it to everyone. This game will totally keep you entertained.
  75. RSD4G
    Jun 22, 2016
    10
    Perfect game, amazing dungeons, the music is wonderful and the characters and main story is just legendary.
    Love playing this game over and over since I was 7 years old. I grew up with Link and the Ocarina of Time and grew very fond of the other Zelda games.

    A must for every true gamer.
  76. iamevilhomer
    Jul 23, 2016
    9
    No game is perfect so I can't give it a 10. Even though I want to give it a 10 more than I want to be a billionaire... Yeah... It's that much of a video game master piece....... This is a fact guys... This is as close to perfect as a game has ever gotten everrrr....

    I'm not even going to waste my time talking about why it's so great. The game speaks for itself. Just read all of the    No game is perfect so I can't give it a 10. Even though I want to give it a 10 more than I want to be a billionaire... Yeah... It's that much of a video game master piece....... This is a fact guys... This is as close to perfect as a game has ever gotten everrrr....

    I'm not even going to waste my time talking about why it's so great. The game speaks for itself. Just read all of the known critics reviews. I would just tell you the same stuff...

    The only haters are morons/crazy people. I don't mean to sound like a jerk but it's true. This game is THAT amazing. If you don't like it something is wrong with you. You might as well say you don't like bacon if you don't like Ocarina of time lol.

    It's the king. It's the goat. It's the Daniel day Lewis of gaming. It's the Jordan of gaming. It's the starry night of gaming. It's the Beatles of gaming. It's the Alexander the great of gaming. It's yeah yeah you get the idea...

    Play this game or forever not know what it is to be in video game heaven. Or better yet... Play the 3ds version. It's a little bit better in many ways particularly just because you don't have to pause the game to put on those iron boots lol. Plus being able to play probably the greatest thing ever made in gaming history to date on the go is a godsend.

    Of course the game isn't perfect as no game is... The water temple can be a bit frustrating which is understandable. Dang water level adjustments... Although Dark link is amazing so that kind of makes up for it... Also the game kind of takes a lot from link to the past and puts a 3d spin on it but hey... Lots of games are similar to lots of games. Big whoop. If you're going to kind of sort of copy a older game you might as well kind of sort of copy a good one like link to the past.    … Expand
  77. ptonyoliver
    Aug 1, 2016
    10
    It's impossible for humans to be perfect, let alone create something perfect, but among videogames, Ocarina of Time is the one title that gets closer to perfection. Claiming it is the best videogame of all time undoubtely falls into subjection, but no one can deny how it changed the world of electronic entertainment and the lives of millions of players around the world.
  78. digosimoesrosa
    Sep 24, 2019
    10
    This game changed my life, teaching me a lot of things like kindness, compassion, and courage. I've lost count amount times that finished it, and even today I know all secrets inside of this game. I preserve my N64 because of this game and I hope that my son could be the opportunity to play it.
  79. XxJoseManuelxX
    Aug 16, 2016
    8
    The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a action-adventure video game developed and published by Nintendo.

    + Revolutionary Gameplay
    + Great Link Adventure
    - Empty Overworld
    - Some Boring Puzzles
    - No Real Reason to Explore
  80. SimonD00
    Nov 8, 2017
    10
    I was really surprised by how much I enjoyed this game. It does take a while to get used to the controls at this day and age, and the game starts of a bit slow, resulting in me almost putting the game down but when the game gets going, it's impossible to put down, the story is better than most Zelda games and there is so much character in the world. The music is also just magnificent, soI was really surprised by how much I enjoyed this game. It does take a while to get used to the controls at this day and age, and the game starts of a bit slow, resulting in me almost putting the game down but when the game gets going, it's impossible to put down, the story is better than most Zelda games and there is so much character in the world. The music is also just magnificent, so there is no way I can't give this a 10/10… Expand
  81. dawcpa
    Sep 18, 2016
    9
    great game just a tad bit overrated. I wouldn't call it a masterpiece but a pretty darn good game. I honestly prefer majora's mask but this will be in many gamers hearts for years to come
  82. JacksStuff
    Oct 22, 2016
    10
    Keeping in mind that this is a 1998 game this is my review of Oot.

    Graphics - Amazing for its time. Like 10/10 graphics Story - The best to date Characters - Very interesting and feel very personal World - Extremely big for its time, very fun to explore Can be simply put : deserves #1 spot The graphics may not be its strong point anymore but the dialog, story, characters and the    Keeping in mind that this is a 1998 game this is my review of Oot.

    Graphics - Amazing for its time. Like 10/10 graphics
    Story - The best to date
    Characters - Very interesting and feel very personal
    World - Extremely big for its time, very fun to explore
    Can be simply put : deserves #1 spot
    The graphics may not be its strong point anymore but the dialog, story, characters and the world really makes you feel that you have an effect in it.    … Expand
  83. artificeprime
    Oct 31, 2017
    10
    A Masterpiece that has stood the test of time and even to this day remains one of the best games on the market. From the very opening moments of the game I got the feeling that Ocarina of Time was going to be something special. There are very few games that grab hold of your imagination from the very start and keep you immersed the whole way through. It is a stunning achievement on almostA Masterpiece that has stood the test of time and even to this day remains one of the best games on the market. From the very opening moments of the game I got the feeling that Ocarina of Time was going to be something special. There are very few games that grab hold of your imagination from the very start and keep you immersed the whole way through. It is a stunning achievement on almost every level and when you compare it with other games of its generation it is in a class of its own. In recent years I often hear people say that Ocarina of Time is overrated I can only assume that those people never played it at the time of its release. Is it still the best Zelda game in every way? No, of course it isn't it's nearly 20 years old. The fact that it is still the best in some ways though is a testament to just how amazing it was. It set the bar in so many levels. When it came out there was nothing like it. It is nearly a perfectly balanced game, that set the bar for all games that followed. I replayed all of the 3D Zelda games recently and it still easily ranks near the top.

    The Gameplay is good on almost every level. it is a nearly perfect blend of puzzle solving, exploration, combat and platforming. It also has a menu system that was genius for its time and made every item in your inventory easy to access. Certainly there are better menu systems in some of the new Zelda games but Ocarina of Time provided the general model that all those games built on. Combat is not the best but as you get more items it gets progressively deeper and actually requires more skill than the vast majority of similar games. While many of the boss battles are simple, each one requires a unique strategy that you need to learn through trial and error. Unlike many other games in the series there is very little repetition. There is a huge variety of puzzles and problem solving both in and out of dungeons. Another great thing about the puzzles is that as you progress further you need to use more of your items and skills together to solve. The game naturally trains you through the experience of your adventure, making progression very rewarding. The level of freedom in this game was simply amazing for its time and it took many years for it to be surpassed.

    While Zelda games have never been known for great story lines, Ocarina of Time is easily one of the best. Unlike past Zelda games, the character of Link actually grows up and that transition is handled brilliantly. When Link is a child he deals with problems in a naive way. When you play as a child you feel like a child in a world full of mysteries that you don't understand. When Link eventually grows up it becomes immediately apparent that things were not as simple as they originally seemed and you are forced to face the hard realities of the adult world. The story is still relatively simple but it is a simple story told extremely well with many great twists and turns. The game does an excellent job of betraying your expectations. It also builds on the lore of the Zelda universe in a meaningful way. Like most Zelda games the story takes a backseat to the gameplay but it still provides plenty of memorable plot points. It was well paced and kept me engaged from beginning to end.

    The world in Ocarina of Time is very small by modern standard but it felt massive for its time and due to its great design it still feels relatively large because of the sheer variety of locations. Each area has a very distinct feel and due to the pass of time each area changes dramatically. As you get more items you will also find yourself revisiting old areas and gaining access to them. Ocarina of Time has probably the best variety of dungeons in any Zelda game. Every single one feels unique and offers different highlights. There are 9 main dungeons 3 mini dungeons. Not only that but gaining access to each of the dungeons also requires some puzzle solving which makes it all the more rewarding. The sheer amount of areas and diversity of those areas insures that the game never gets repetitive. Not only are the environments well varied but as the game progresses you gain new ways to travel more efficiently which makes back tracking far easier. The game enables you to fast travel as soon as traversal starts to become a chore.

    The Visuals might not seem like anything special now but at the time they were amazing. Seriously look back at other games of that gen and try to find games that have aged better graphically.

    The Sound Design remains some of the best in any game. Not only is the music excellent it is used as a game mechanic in the most meaningful way I have seen in a game. It is without a doubt a masterpiece.

    Ocarina of TIme is objectively a great game, people don't have to like it but to deny its excellence is plain ignorance. It was a leap forward in many areas and changed the way games are viewed. It is well deserving its accolades.    … Expand
  84. Ishi123
    Oct 31, 2016
    10
    One of the best Zelda titles of all time, rated the highest for many, and it deserves the praise. There's a lot to love, here. I actually didn't play the game until I downloaded it on my Wii since I never owned an N64. By that time I was around 17 or so, just several years ago. Even for someone like me who's only playing it now, I can say the game was absolutely amazing. I may just be aOne of the best Zelda titles of all time, rated the highest for many, and it deserves the praise. There's a lot to love, here. I actually didn't play the game until I downloaded it on my Wii since I never owned an N64. By that time I was around 17 or so, just several years ago. Even for someone like me who's only playing it now, I can say the game was absolutely amazing. I may just be a jaded millennial, but I can definitely see why people loved this game so much. It really set the standard for what modern Zelda games are all about.

    It goes through the same motions as all the others, of course. Go into a dungeon, get an item, use it to beat the boss. It's the standard thing that all Zelda games do over and over, but I'm not knocking points off of it because it did this first. Even if it wasn't the first to do it, I'd probably still love the game just as much. The world feels huge despite its actually relatively small size, feeling much larger and livelier than many of the much bigger open world games that I've played. There's tons to do, and no matter how many times I play the thing, I never find myself becoming bored. The world is fun to explore, and the dungeons are very well designed, never being a completely linear experience, but never feeling like it just leaves you without any clue as to what to do. I love exploring and figuring out the dungeons in this game, they're absolutely some of the best parts of the game. Of course I hear the Water Temple was some legendary rite of passage to separate the boys from the men, but I never found that much trouble with it. It was more complex than others, sure, but the same rules applied. Just explore rooms you haven't been to, yet. It wasn't really that difficult for me, even if it had three separate and sprawling floors.

    Even as someone who jumped onto Ocarina of Time late, I can still feel the magic in this title. I fell in love with the game after the first dungeon, and I felt compelled to keep going through the story, exploring the dungeons and slaying the monsters, and the second half of the game feels even better than the first half when you're jumping back and forth through time. Shifting from child to adult form is the main selling point of this game, and it's used to solve puzzles and such things in certain sections of the game. Although only one dungeon really incorporates it completely, it can be used in exploration throughout the world, and it's always fun to come across something and experiment with time to see what works.

    This is my personal favorite Zelda title, though I haven't played all of them, but even so I don't think my opinion is controversial. This is definitely a masterpiece, and any shortcomings it may have are overshadowed by its overall amazing quality and the magical experience it provides, even after all the years after its initial release.    … Expand
  85. Aluk
    Feb 9, 2022
    10
    The best game in history, the best game in the saga, Perfect. I still play it on my N64
    El Mejor juego de la historia, el mejor juego de la saga, Perfecto. lo sigo jugando en mi N64
  86. Hypelastika
    Dec 5, 2016
    8
    little overrated but still one of the best Zelda games but still has problems like camera, and the pre rendered images look really bad, the mini games are awsome the ganon fight is awsome man !
  87. joakin015
    Dec 15, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best game ever, in his time the game haven´t comparation with others games. I hope a remake with Unreal 4 graphics and new areas for exploration..… Expand
  88. dannyalfonzo
    Mar 21, 2017
    9
    Good game, BRUTAL! I played it in 2017, in perspective to what I was playing in 1998, it was a top level in everything, I totally recommend it to all adventure game lovers.
  89. Zenpai
    Feb 12, 2017
    9
    Overrated. The overworld is boring at best and the story is drab and cliché (you are chosen one, go save princess). However, this game is primarily focused on the various dungeons and they are what make this game so enjoyable. Is it the best video game of all time? No. Is it the best in the series? No (that title would fall to the likes of Majora's Mask). Is it still loads of fun? Yes.Overrated. The overworld is boring at best and the story is drab and cliché (you are chosen one, go save princess). However, this game is primarily focused on the various dungeons and they are what make this game so enjoyable. Is it the best video game of all time? No. Is it the best in the series? No (that title would fall to the likes of Majora's Mask). Is it still loads of fun? Yes. Should you play this game? Absolutely, this game is one of the most iconic games in video game history.… Expand
  90. LiGhtBurn80
    Jan 17, 2017
    10
    juste le meilleur jeu de l'histoire rien a dire a par que si vous n'y avait pas joué vous avez raté un chef d'oeuvre des plus incroyable et palpitant avec une 3D énorme pour l’époque et un scénario devenu culte !
  91. weskergamer
    Jan 23, 2017
    10
    .......................................Simply, the best videogame ever made...........................................................................
  92. Byakuya
    Feb 18, 2017
    10
    One of the best games ever created and will always have a warm place in my heart. I remember when this was first released and was absolutely amazed and still it holds up today. Saying 10/10 doesn't give it enough justice.
  93. Matthew03
    Feb 21, 2017
    10
    Why play any other Zelda game? This is the best N64 and Link game ever made!!! The best graphics and the best story. Go play the game to understand how great OOT is.
  94. Andrey13
    Oct 23, 2017
    10
    It's fantastic, with a wonderful story and I love it :DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
  95. Sequencia
    Mar 2, 2017
    10
    The best of the best. I think we'll never see a game like this in our lives. It is like the wise says: ''Zelda is Zelda''. If there is a perfect game, it's called Zelda Ocarina of Time.
  96. Exorcist8166
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Ocarina of Time is a stunning masterpiece with amazing storytelling, visuals, and 3D gameplay that was clearly ahead of the time it was released. This is the prime example of a game done write, in an artistic and innovative standpoint.
  97. Crysawn
    Jul 27, 2021
    10
    This game is the best Zelda game to date, right behind Majora's Mask. The atmosphere, character personalities, the secret hidden holes underneath the random rocks, there's a mountain in the distance and you can climb up it, the music, and the different tunic colors. By far the best Zelda game, Breath of the Wild has nothing on Ocarina of Time. I also played this when it released in 1998This game is the best Zelda game to date, right behind Majora's Mask. The atmosphere, character personalities, the secret hidden holes underneath the random rocks, there's a mountain in the distance and you can climb up it, the music, and the different tunic colors. By far the best Zelda game, Breath of the Wild has nothing on Ocarina of Time. I also played this when it released in 1998 and my feelings for it haven't changed, you can call it nostalgia, rose colored glasses, have your fill on what you'd like to color my opinion. 10/10… Expand
  98. Rstiles7
    Apr 12, 2019
    9
    When Ocarina of Time first came out, it was the definition of a critically acclaimed video game. Everyone who played the game loved it and everything about it, so there was no denying that it was a masterpiece. And even today, the game holds up very well, as the game's pacing and dungeon design as some of the best the series has every seen. But, is it still a masterpiece?

    As far as the    When Ocarina of Time first came out, it was the definition of a critically acclaimed video game. Everyone who played the game loved it and everything about it, so there was no denying that it was a masterpiece. And even today, the game holds up very well, as the game's pacing and dungeon design as some of the best the series has every seen. But, is it still a masterpiece?

    As far as the positives within this game go, there are more than enough to mention. Possibly the best aspect of this game is its pacing, as there are extremely few moments that feel as though they drag on for longer than they need to and each dungeon (except one) is a very reasonable length. Speaking of the dungeons, they are very impressive for their time and hold up quite well today, with the highlights being the Forest, Fire, and Spirit Temples. Also, each dungeon feels unique in its own way through both its setting and its puzzles. Another great aspect of this game is the items, as the game gives you access to many interesting key items, including the hook shot, megaton hammer, mirror shield, and lens of truth, all of which make for some truly genius gameplay and puzzle design. Some of the other great aspects of this game include the its good narrative, memorable towns, great boss battles, and fun tutorial. There is simply no denying it, there is a lot to love about Ocarina of Time.

    Unfortunately, this game is not perfect, because there are several glaring flaws I cannot overlook. First of all, why is Hyrule Field so large and yet so empty? There is literally nothing to see or do within this area besides walk to your next destination, and it creates for a very boring time in the early sections of the game. I'm not saying Hyrule Field should be filled to brim with things to do, but considering how full of life Hyrule was in A Link to the Past, it feels very dull by comparison. Secondly, not all of the dungeons in this game are created equally, as there are two that I don't like, Dodongo's Cavern and Jabu-Jabu's Belly, as well as one I hate (I think you can guess which one). All three of these always kill my enjoyment each time I play through this game, as they are either straight up boring or frustrating in their design. The rest of the dungeons do (mostly) make up for these three, but I don't like playing through them. Finally, this game's narrative is quite inconsistent. What I mean by this is that, in the first half, the game's story fills you in on all kinds of interesting lore and constantly feeds into the next part of the game, but after collecting the master sword, the story pretty much ceases to exist until reaching the endgame. Its not that the narrative is bad in either section, honestly I'm fine with a Zelda game being light on the story, its just that there is a major lack of consistency here. Ocarina of Time may not be filled to the brim with problems, but the problems it does have are certainly noticeable.

    Based on everything I have said so far and like 4-5 playthroughs of experience, I can say that Ocarina of Time is without a doubt a masterpiece of its time. However, I do not believe the game is still a masterpiece today, as the issues I have mentioned simply hold the game back too much. But regardless, Ocarina of Time is an amazing experience, and one that I think every gamer should play at least once. It may not be the best Zelda game (though it is one of the best) but it was definitely a game that I thoroughly loved playing through.    … Expand
  99. jibaja
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    No tuve la oportunidad de jugarlo en su tiempo en una nintendo 64, hubiese quedado fascinado y un buen recuerdo de infancia. Pero gracias a los emuladores, me permitieron jugar esta maravillosa obra de arte, mas aún con las mejoras de hoy en día que se le puedan hacer.
  100. S4ngetsu
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    One of the best games ever made.
    Played it back in the old days and until now there is no other game that can surpass this masterpiece !
    Probably the new Breath of the Wild will be as good as this. Still, if i had to chose between both of them, i would take the old one =)
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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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