The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

 Nintendo 64
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9.0

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  1. KillBlow21
    Nov 23, 2020
    0
    Game had sh*t for Graphics. No gore. An it lagged a lot. Really big piece of flaming overrated sh*t.
  2. yedo
    Dec 11, 2010
    7
    A l'instar du Zelda II sorti sur Nintendo, Majora's Mask est un épisode qui se pose en porte à faux vis à vis de la série. Point question de sauver la princesse Zelda. Le héros prend place dans un monde totalement neuf, un univers parallèle à Hyrule. Enfin totalement neuf, mais plus pourA l'instar du Zelda II sorti sur Nintendo, Majora's Mask est un épisode qui se pose en porte à faux vis à vis de la série. Point question de sauver la princesse Zelda. Le héros prend place dans un monde totalement neuf, un univers parallèle à Hyrule. Enfin totalement neuf, mais plus pour très longtemps, car il est au bord de l'apocalypse, proche de l'implosion, si Link ne remets pas la main sur un petit lutin masqué, nommé Skull Kid, qui fout la pagaille aux quatre coins de la planète. On est ainsi balancé dans un nouvel environnement, qui change de nos bonnes vieilles habitudes. Enfin, pas tout à fait. Car, fidèle à ses préceptes, Nintendo a farci le jeu de références aux épisodes précédents. Majora's Mask ressemble même au meilleur cross over de la série. En premier lieu, le jeu est une refonte assumée d'Ocarina Of Time. La plupart des personnages de ce dernier sont recyclés, dans des rôles parfois différents, souvent différents même et des noms changés. Je pense aux sorcières, boss du Temple du Désert dans le précédent épisode, reconverties en marchandes de potions. Les relations qu'entretient Link avec ces différents personnage sont ainsi totalement inversées.… Expand
  3. MetaJabb
    Feb 2, 2023
    1
    Overall a boring game and I couldn’t stay awake I have been trying for over 6 weeks and it still is not good. Yb better+Ratio, cornballs.
  4. Shovel_Knight
    Jan 20, 2019
    0
    Worst Game Ever Made...Honestly. the graphics are puke inducing. the game is long and way too drawn out. and its just not pleasing to sit and play for hours. SKIP AT ALL COSTS! It does not hold up what so ever.
  5. AdrianTanasa
    Feb 11, 2020
    0
    This game has no right to be the best game ever. The damn thing didn't hold up when was released and will never do. You're better off with Tetris or Half Life 2.
  6. MacGyver12345
    Oct 30, 2018
    0
    Adventure is fun, but does not hold up well. Water temple is beyond annoying, camera is beyond revolting, and is often hard to understand what is ok to do, and what is not. What i mean by that is, sometimes it wants you to experiment, but then it punishes you when you get something wrong, which ironically discourages exploration. I wouldn't be so hard on it if this wasn't considered aAdventure is fun, but does not hold up well. Water temple is beyond annoying, camera is beyond revolting, and is often hard to understand what is ok to do, and what is not. What i mean by that is, sometimes it wants you to experiment, but then it punishes you when you get something wrong, which ironically discourages exploration. I wouldn't be so hard on it if this wasn't considered a masterpiece. Its an 'ok' game at best. I would say try it, really, if you haven't played it yet then try it. I don't have any nostalgia for the game so maybe thats why im so annoyed at all its flaws. And yes, i do think BOTW was more fun and 'adventurous' to play… Expand
  7. Cloudy83
    May 11, 2020
    0
    Juego muy sobrevalorado. Gráficos mediocres, combates muy fáciles y sin emoción ninguna, me aburrí mucho jugándolo.
  8. PotatoAim1805
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    Majora's Mask is better. Its less confusing and has a better, darker story. The gameplay is better and so are the controls.
  9. 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.
  10. LegoFanTJ
    Feb 16, 2023
    0
    First of alll as a gamer this game is very disappointing. It lacks basic features like jumping dancing or easy mode. when i first played the game a year ago on my seventh birtday when my brother got the switch online memrbe ship. i could not get pas teh first level. after my dad helped me to the big tree i died over 8 times to THOSE STUPIT PLANTS. this game is so confusing. not only isFirst of alll as a gamer this game is very disappointing. It lacks basic features like jumping dancing or easy mode. when i first played the game a year ago on my seventh birtday when my brother got the switch online memrbe ship. i could not get pas teh first level. after my dad helped me to the big tree i died over 8 times to THOSE STUPIT PLANTS. this game is so confusing. not only is this game confusing but also bad lookin. it does not even look as good as games like lego batman or fortnite. if you want to the legend of zelda ocarina of time play minecraft instead.… Expand
  11. Molajaat
    Aug 25, 2021
    0
    This game doesn't hold up at all. Has a very generic story, and is only popular today because people look at it with nostalgia goggles. Don't waste your time with it
  12. Shawn1299
    Sep 1, 2013
    3
    The game honestly has value but aged pretty terribly. Anyone who says its fantastic just has the feeling of nostalgia when the played it as a kid. Me personally only played it once like a month ago. The only thing I liked in the game was the music, and even the music wasn't that good! Legend of Zelda is a thing of the past and people wont realize because it probably resembles yourThe game honestly has value but aged pretty terribly. Anyone who says its fantastic just has the feeling of nostalgia when the played it as a kid. Me personally only played it once like a month ago. The only thing I liked in the game was the music, and even the music wasn't that good! Legend of Zelda is a thing of the past and people wont realize because it probably resembles your childhood or 2 years of your life. I think when people who like this game play it, they don't open their eyes and realize that the game is boring and lacks something.… Expand
  13. adrewtoremember
    May 17, 2018
    4
    I never saw the appeal of this game. A Link to the Past was far superior in my opinion. Z-Targeting was a good concept but poorly executed, a lot of the issues I have with the game are simply products of 3d being a new concept in '98. An important game in gaming history, but it has aged poorly and some of the poor design choice are highlighted because of it.
  14. MaddSpazz
    Sep 21, 2016
    4
    Bad controls, uninteresting story, uninteresting game play. It's good for its time, but it has aged horribly. Not to mention I don't find the style or formula for the Zelda series fun at all.
  15. ChingonGarza05
    Apr 13, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game was very annoying all the characters designs were ugly and crappy,in all honestly this game is overrated… Expand
  16. LeonDono
    Nov 2, 2019
    0
    Мне не нравится игра из-за того,что очень старая она для меня . Графика ужасная,геймлей ужасный ,камера ужасная и конечно Все ужасное
  17. BadAim81
    Jul 1, 2020
    4
    Bad kontrols. Bad graphics. Por story. Buggs.
    I just got angry playing this over hyped game
  18. CodyZamboni
    Jun 15, 2019
    3
    Played this back in 1999, bought into all the hype. Color me bored. Fun lasted all about one day, then things got really repetitive, I hated learning to playing the songs, dealing with cartoonish characters, and unexciting action.
  19. Celeste02
    May 31, 2019
    2
    Jogo muito ruim graficos ruins e etc muito mimi parece red dead do passado gráfico naquela época era muito melhor dou vários exemplos só pesquisar no YouTube aliás o jogo é uma cópia de Mário
  20. Sloppyseconds69
    Nov 8, 2019
    2
    Not a fan of this game at all, I believe it to be extremely overrated. Boo!
  21. Itsapaul
    Jan 15, 2011
    7
    I still don't see why this game is so good. You literally beat it the exact same way every one else who played it beat it; what's the point? It obviously didn't age well but I would rate Paper Mario and Shadows of the Empire way above this on gameplay anyway.

    HEY.

    LISTEN.
  22. Rumpemi
    Jan 21, 2021
    1
    When it was released it probably was a really good game but is feels outdated, clunky and bad. Through todays perspective
  23. Keybot1990
    Jul 6, 2021
    1
    Its not a Wii play minigame Its not a Wii play minigame Its not a Wii play minigame Its not a Wii play minigame Its not a Wii play minigame Its not a Wii play minigame Its not a Wii play minigame
  24. Guxi13
    May 24, 2021
    3
    Pues para mi esta muy lejos de ser el mejor Zelda pero muuy. Es que miren una cosa es que el juego haya tenido unos grandes gráficos y otra que sea una completa revolución para la narrativa, los personajes la historia, de eso Ocarina no tiene nada, solo un poco de merito de los gráficos, pero si mario 64 ya lo habia hecho perfecto. Esa es mi opinion, y su secuela Majoras vino a remandarPues para mi esta muy lejos de ser el mejor Zelda pero muuy. Es que miren una cosa es que el juego haya tenido unos grandes gráficos y otra que sea una completa revolución para la narrativa, los personajes la historia, de eso Ocarina no tiene nada, solo un poco de merito de los gráficos, pero si mario 64 ya lo habia hecho perfecto. Esa es mi opinion, y su secuela Majoras vino a remandar todo lo malo que hizo este jueg.… Expand
  25. HeftigerMF
    May 15, 2022
    0
    OOT is simply not at the level of exploration and freedom as many other 3d-Games on the Tier-list of the greatest games of all times are… Moreover the movement abilities are very limited… the Dungeons inside the game are everything but funny, they are time consuming and in my opinion just a way to make this pretty short game feel a bit longer… The story is a little bit weird and confusingOOT is simply not at the level of exploration and freedom as many other 3d-Games on the Tier-list of the greatest games of all times are… Moreover the movement abilities are very limited… the Dungeons inside the game are everything but funny, they are time consuming and in my opinion just a way to make this pretty short game feel a bit longer… The story is a little bit weird and confusing because it feels like the programmers changed their mind about what the games story should be mid to end-Development. The grafics are solid, at least looking back to the time it was created, but there are still many little flaws in the game that make it unplayable for me and many people that I know… People who grew up with this game, not knowing what a really good game is about, probably have a better and less critical view on the game than I do, but objectively it is not worth playing anymore… To finish off my overly critical review I want to point out some really good soundtracks in the game, even though many were copied from older games of the series and many were simply used to often and annoying, some are indeed very good and worth a shoutout!… Expand
  26. f_torres
    Nov 12, 2022
    0
    This game absolutely reeks. One of the worst games I've ever had the displeasure of coming across. Possibly the worst. Basic story, basic graphics, basic gameplay. The only good part of this game was the end credits because I could finally sit back and relax knowing that I never have to lay my hands on this absolute disasterclass of a game ever again. The new sonic also stinks and RDR2 isThis game absolutely reeks. One of the worst games I've ever had the displeasure of coming across. Possibly the worst. Basic story, basic graphics, basic gameplay. The only good part of this game was the end credits because I could finally sit back and relax knowing that I never have to lay my hands on this absolute disasterclass of a game ever again. The new sonic also stinks and RDR2 is the best game of all time. Go Bournemouth… Expand
  27. DarkXeon
    Feb 5, 2023
    0
    Its a baby game. If it wasn't for this game, all the mechanics in this game could have been in another game.
  28. Gapplar
    Mar 31, 2023
    0
    Trashy rpg with no original concepts. It's honestly astonishing how a game can earn this high of a rating when its this **** Would not recommend to even my cat 0/10
  29. ammar__x3
    Oct 25, 2018
    1
    زيلدا لعبه ابو كلب مدري ليش خذات هذا التقيم
  30. Galacta1310
    May 30, 2014
    4
    Lots of Zelda fans claim Ocarina of Time is the best Zelda, if not the best game of all time, I strongly disagree, I played up until the Fire Temple and I just couldn't finish, the game itself was boring and the world ws empty, the only places that were there were places you needed to be for the main storyline, the game lacked in charm and felt dull and bland. My favorites in the series,Lots of Zelda fans claim Ocarina of Time is the best Zelda, if not the best game of all time, I strongly disagree, I played up until the Fire Temple and I just couldn't finish, the game itself was boring and the world ws empty, the only places that were there were places you needed to be for the main storyline, the game lacked in charm and felt dull and bland. My favorites in the series, (Twilight Princess and Windwaker) were much better, Ocarina of Time feels linear, the puzzles are easy, the temples are uncreative and the game just doesn’t pull me in and get me hokked on it like TP or WW, so to be honest, Ocatina of Time is really, really overated.… Expand
  31. sarisa
    Aug 24, 2020
    3
    It was 9/10 back in 1998 indeed. Game of our childhood one could say. However lets be honest here... I played this game recently on WiiU virtual console to bring back old memories and... Well... in 2020 I can't give it more than 4/10 (not counting graphics!). if you take graphics to account this shouldn't be more than 2/10 game. Even If you remade all visuals and correct many issues thisIt was 9/10 back in 1998 indeed. Game of our childhood one could say. However lets be honest here... I played this game recently on WiiU virtual console to bring back old memories and... Well... in 2020 I can't give it more than 4/10 (not counting graphics!). if you take graphics to account this shouldn't be more than 2/10 game. Even If you remade all visuals and correct many issues this game has, it still wouldn't be that cool as you remember. 9/10 in 1998, 3/10 in 2020.… Expand
  32. Nickey211
    Nov 23, 2018
    1
    jajaj Este juego es impresionante. PAG. Link tiene que ir a Hyrule para salvar el mundo, un juego muy divertido, mucha emoción y acción.
  33. specter718
    Sep 30, 2017
    1
    Ocarina's story was lazy- it was exactly the same as Link to the Past's. It was in early 64 bit 3D graphics, and therefore NEEDED a remake to look better, unlike predecessors which had beautiful spritework and much more open gameplay. Navi is annoying, the water dungeon is painful, the story is copy and paste, Link just doesn't look quite right, there's a painful collectathon that's noOcarina's story was lazy- it was exactly the same as Link to the Past's. It was in early 64 bit 3D graphics, and therefore NEEDED a remake to look better, unlike predecessors which had beautiful spritework and much more open gameplay. Navi is annoying, the water dungeon is painful, the story is copy and paste, Link just doesn't look quite right, there's a painful collectathon that's no fun, (unlike quite a few later ones) and there's a dungeon in the belly of an animal. The 3DS remake is significantly better, though the gameplay still didn't improve by much.… Expand
  34. tunahan43
    Apr 2, 2022
    0
    bu kadar çöp grafikli bir oyun bu kadar puanı anca fanboylar sayesinde alır .
  35. drachejustin
    Nov 10, 2021
    0
    i dont understand why this have 99 points its not that good i dont like it so much
  36. FreeBorger
    Jan 9, 2023
    0
    HOLY CRAP THIS GAME IS GOOD play this right now genuinely amazing perfect in almost every way
  37. Thajocoth
    Mar 30, 2017
    0
    I was very disappointed by this game, as it didn't live up to the high standard set by its predecessors. I completed my first run of the game the day I got it to 100% completion, and found it to have very little replay value. The combat is mostly waiting for openings to be able to damage your foes which isn't real difficulty, it just feels like difficulty. The game is also WAY too linearI was very disappointed by this game, as it didn't live up to the high standard set by its predecessors. I completed my first run of the game the day I got it to 100% completion, and found it to have very little replay value. The combat is mostly waiting for openings to be able to damage your foes which isn't real difficulty, it just feels like difficulty. The game is also WAY too linear for a Zelda, with the story taking precedence over the gameplay.

    While it was really Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link that introduced most of Ocarina of Time's issues to the series, it was Ocarina of Time that really cemented them into the future installments, making them all part of the regular formula, which knocks my review of this game down much further.

    It's a fun enough few hours, but you're better off getting a much better game in the series, like Link to the Past, Breath of the Wild, the original NES Zelda, Majora's Mask, Twilight Princess, Link's Awakening, or the Oracle games (as one connected game; they don't hold up as well separately.) Any of those will give you more fun for a longer time, more world to explore, and better dungeon puzzles to solve.

    Even Zelda 2 at least makes more use of vertical space. With VERY few exceptions (one Deku Tree puzzle and the Water Temple), Ocarina of Time's puzzles are very 2D. Even Link to the Past used height for more of its puzzles than this game did. The graphics might be more 3D, but the gameplay is not.    … Expand
  38. Rclose333
    Jan 4, 2015
    3
    I really found this game to be one of the more disappointing games in the Legend Of Zelda Series. I found the dungeons very repetitive and the story lacked in plot twist and there was no character development at all.
    The graphics have not improved at all and the enemy's do not get harder as the games go on.
    overall i found Ocarina of Time to be a massive disappoint,
  39. nintendotax
    Sep 30, 2020
    4
    At a point in time I did enjoy this game however nowadays it's dated, has repetitive gameplay, and lackluster story. It does not hold up against the test of time unless you have nostalgia goggles on. I don't recommend unless you are a die hard zelda fan or wanting to complete games off of Nintendos catalog you'll have a better time with breathe of the wild.
  40. finitemike
    Oct 12, 2021
    0
    Not as great as I'd hoped but not too bad either. DEFINITELY use a guide because the game is not friendly to modern players. It can be very frustrating at times, definitely play it with save states if possible.
  41. Rulerguy
    Feb 16, 2022
    0
    This game completely sucks I first played it on the N64 switch online and I couldn’t get past the overworld after the first cutscene.
  42. quietr
    Mar 9, 2022
    0
    this game is horrible i just really dont like it is not for me it looks horrible and its controlls suck is very boring and its story is boring
  43. CaptainCool420
    Jan 14, 2016
    6
    Meh, Undertale was better, plus i never grew up with nintendo so i dunno what's with all the love for this game, honestly, undertale should take the cake for best f-ing game on metacritic.
  44. BennyWott
    Oct 20, 2020
    3
    Overrated way too much. The game is boring, repetitive, frustrating, and I can't play it for more than 30 minutes without getting bored and wanting to change game. I don't think that this game is complete garbage but I am sure that this game could've been way better if only they took more time to make it, making it a bit more intuitive and also creating dungeons that aren't only going toOverrated way too much. The game is boring, repetitive, frustrating, and I can't play it for more than 30 minutes without getting bored and wanting to change game. I don't think that this game is complete garbage but I am sure that this game could've been way better if only they took more time to make it, making it a bit more intuitive and also creating dungeons that aren't only going to one place to another and using the obvious tool to shoot a certain thing and having to go up and down again and again like the water temple. Also the combat system is boring and repetitive where you just engage an enemy, wait for them to attack your shiled and then attack them, or you shoot them from far away with a slingshot or something else. Again, this game is definetly overrated and it annoies me that this is the highest rated game on this site.… Expand
  45. GeraltGump
    Oct 24, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Superestimado demais, pintam como se fosse algo que claramente não chega nem perto de ser.… Expand
  46. The_Legend
    Mar 3, 2017
    0
    The original Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time marked a defining point in Nintendo's history. With its great anticipation, people were anxiously waiting to dive in what appeared to be the greatest game of all time. Indeed it was amazing. Great experience overall.
  47. ShlimN.
    Mar 8, 2002
    3
    It really isn't as good as they say it is!
  48. Mariatrespatas
    Mar 7, 2017
    0
    lo e comprado por las notas tan altas que tenia y es una m... nada aconsejable, con graficos de hace 20 años, controles toscos, pesima jugabilidad... no eches vuestro dinero a nintendo, digo, a la basura
  49. red_ded
    Dec 23, 2015
    2
    I am gonna be honest. i thought this game was TERRIBLE. I remember when i first bought it i was like hey look the zelda game people were so wow about. MOM GET ME THIS. she got me it then. the cutscene was ok but i took me a hour to get 30 rupees for a shield. i went to the tree and i tried to set the thing on fire but it was litterally impossible. it also has a game breaking glitch whereI am gonna be honest. i thought this game was TERRIBLE. I remember when i first bought it i was like hey look the zelda game people were so wow about. MOM GET ME THIS. she got me it then. the cutscene was ok but i took me a hour to get 30 rupees for a shield. i went to the tree and i tried to set the thing on fire but it was litterally impossible. it also has a game breaking glitch where you could finish the game in 10 mins. anyway i did play through it some more. i liked some of the stuff but i just rage quitted at the water temple. i betcha this game hadnt got a water temple it would have got 100% people saying "Best Game EVER" and stuff like that. now te super mario 64 was revolutionary and one of the best games ever made for it. so was goldeneye. but i still cant forgive nintendo for the disaster of this game. rather play ride to hell retribution… Expand
  50. Charcoalbro
    Oct 22, 2019
    4
    This is the worst Zelda game when i ever played., Puzzles are okay but combat and controls and combat are VERY BORING. The story is too clishe and character designs are horrible. The atmosphere was good but musics are s***. Weapons are unnessecary. Graphics and art design are worse than all other zelda games. I think this game was too dissapointing and i think this game is never looks likeThis is the worst Zelda game when i ever played., Puzzles are okay but combat and controls and combat are VERY BORING. The story is too clishe and character designs are horrible. The atmosphere was good but musics are s***. Weapons are unnessecary. Graphics and art design are worse than all other zelda games. I think this game was too dissapointing and i think this game is never looks like Twilight Princess. I think TP is m better than that baloon game… Expand
  51. javaleno
    Sep 11, 2013
    2
    I love legend of zelda, but this game almost killed it for me. First of all, NAVI IS SO ANNOYING, this fairy always says stupid things and states the obvious 100% of the time. Second, the intro to this game was horrendous, and the entire first act was annoying. Third, the over world and transportation was annoying. Fourth, the locking system was terrible.

    The second act was good, but    I love legend of zelda, but this game almost killed it for me. First of all, NAVI IS SO ANNOYING, this fairy always says stupid things and states the obvious 100% of the time. Second, the intro to this game was horrendous, and the entire first act was annoying. Third, the over world and transportation was annoying. Fourth, the locking system was terrible.

    The second act was good, but the first act was so terrible that it ruined the entire experience for me. I don't understand how anyone thinks this game is a masterpiece. The only thing that is good about this game is the story. The overall experience is frustrating at times and some of the bosses are bad as well. I will definitely will NOT recommend this game to anyone.    … Expand
  52. justagamer123
    Nov 14, 2014
    3
    maybe its just me but i find this game to not be that fun i know i did not enjoy playing it, i would like to hear why so many people think its the best game of all time to me it is just not fun the game play is not that great the story bad nothing good in this game
  53. sweg
    Apr 18, 2015
    0
    The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Nintendo 64 is one of the most overhyped games in existence, its got bland gameplay. Absolutely terrible combat mechanics and runs at a staggering twenty frames per second (16 in PAL regions)
  54. Lamboa
    Dec 8, 2020
    0
    Sobrevalorado.... y mucho, quizá para otros tiempos era bueno, pero ahora hay juegos mucho mejores con historias más profundas y mejores mecánicas así que no se merece 9, ya no, su tiempo ya pasó.
  55. thedaarkbatty
    Sep 19, 2016
    0
    I played it for the first time last year and was shocked by how bad the graphics were. Seriousl, games released in 2008 have better graphics and effects than this garbage. Not to mention the gameplay is boring and unoirinal. I got about 30 minutes in before quitting. It's so hard because the controls suck. 0/10.
  56. MyBu11
    Aug 3, 2017
    0
    All of you are only saying the good things in this game,well i will say all the bad things bad graphics,old game,short game,bad ending(link just save Zelda thats it?),easy boss,impossible to finish without walktrough,cant cross in small fences,no sandbox mode in the end,easy boss,bad drama,wrong story(link raise the Volvagia and give it to the Gorons,what they think that its better withoutAll of you are only saying the good things in this game,well i will say all the bad things bad graphics,old game,short game,bad ending(link just save Zelda thats it?),easy boss,impossible to finish without walktrough,cant cross in small fences,no sandbox mode in the end,easy boss,bad drama,wrong story(link raise the Volvagia and give it to the Gorons,what they think that its better without that?),its better if they add multiplayer,they are making lots of remake why dont they add a remake in that game,add a better story based in comics and add multiplayer,Im so dissapointed of this game i will rate it 0!… Expand
  57. Paco_pucheros
    Aug 5, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No se parten las manzanas de los puestos de comida si les doy con la espada :l… Expand
  58. Rastin_32
    Mar 4, 2022
    0
    I don't get it why is this even number 1?
    I played the intro and it was complete garbage I prefer spiderman vs kingpin on sega over this crap
  59. Fatmandu
    Sep 29, 2022
    0
    All you do is walk around with a little b and his little b a sword and a lil shield and he goes "ha ha ha!"
    Who wants to play that s, I needa shoot some
  60. J-malJ
    Jun 26, 2008
    0
    Boring game, graphics suck, gameplay is boring, no fun at all. I don't see why anyone would play it.
  61. MarkusE.
    Sep 16, 2007
    0
    The dungeons were very repetitive and always reused the same puzzle elements, like blocks, torches, switches, ect. The items were rarely used outside of dungeons, like the magic hammer and mirror shield. Also, the game is a dungeon grind: you get the hookshot, then go straight to Forest Temple. Go to Goron City, speak to the child Goron, and go directly to Fire. The story was kind of The dungeons were very repetitive and always reused the same puzzle elements, like blocks, torches, switches, ect. The items were rarely used outside of dungeons, like the magic hammer and mirror shield. Also, the game is a dungeon grind: you get the hookshot, then go straight to Forest Temple. Go to Goron City, speak to the child Goron, and go directly to Fire. The story was kind of boring and a rehash of A Link to the Past's with an unsurprising twist at the end. There was very little plot development at all in the adult portion of the quest, basically just running from temple to temple with each sage speaking about five lines of text after defeating every boss. Also, the bosses are easy. Every boss can be defeated in 5 seconds with crouching stabs.… Expand
  62. GregS
    Jun 2, 2008
    4
    Why does everyone think this is the best game ever, it's boring.
  63. EnddorD.
    Jul 23, 2007
    2
    One word: Boring.
  64. JamesF.
    Oct 7, 2004
    0
    Another boring tedious attempt by Nintendo. Brings nothing new to the genre.
  65. WTS.
    Apr 28, 2008
    0
    Overrated game or MOST overrated game ever? Stop milking your series' so much.
  66. Somebody
    Jan 11, 2007
    2
    I only give this a two because it's fun to watch other people fight the final boss. Couldn't hold my interest for any amount of time.
  67. MichaelCorleone
    Apr 15, 2008
    2
    Pointless game, i'd rather count my fingers.
  68. WarrrenB.
    Apr 12, 2004
    1
    It's bad and too hard.
  69. Bob
    Apr 4, 2003
    0
    Zelda is possibly the worst creation of all time.
  70. ChetS.
    Dec 3, 2003
    0
    I dont like Zelda it is a boring game with not enough action or hardcore monsters like the orcs from lotr! ZELDA STINKS!!!!!
  71. Link
    Aug 4, 2004
    10
    Old is Gold. Who ever rates this bad was labotamized.
  72. DylanR.
    Dec 7, 2008
    10
    Most likely the best game of all time. Its a legendary gaming experience for all ages. Even to this day, it holds more fun and replay value than Twilight Princess. I could not set the game down and right when I beat it, I played it again, I could not get enough. There was so many things to do and if you had a good imagination there were so many more. The music was soothing and catchy, you Most likely the best game of all time. Its a legendary gaming experience for all ages. Even to this day, it holds more fun and replay value than Twilight Princess. I could not set the game down and right when I beat it, I played it again, I could not get enough. There was so many things to do and if you had a good imagination there were so many more. The music was soothing and catchy, you could run around and play with all your items and still have a blast. The bosses were all interesting and the puzzles all simplistic, yet challenging to the untamed eye. The story itself was epic with many surprising twists and turns throughout the game. It is truly an experience you will never forget and I urge anyone who has still not played it to pick it up, and even those who have I urge you to replay it. And if you still want more, there is still an adventure waiting for you, pick up and play Majora's Mask.… Expand
  73. Praetor
    Mar 19, 2008
    10
    This is hands-down the greatest game of all time.
  74. ThomasW.
    Jan 3, 2002
    9
    Great game, but I actually prefered "Majoras Mask."
  75. StevenW
    Jun 30, 2008
    9
    This is by far one of the greatest games ever made. The only problem is that is solely for the N64. Perhaps a Wii version would have been slightly more fun.
  76. AnderrrrewT.
    Sep 15, 2002
    8
    Geez it's a good game but I don't think it deserves a 98 overall! The graphics (even for their time) were a little muddy and low polygon, and some of the gameplay elements were rather contrived. plus it's sort of short. Don't get me wrong, it's probably the first game of it's kind, and the gameplay itself is amazingly intuitive, and the dungeon design isGeez it's a good game but I don't think it deserves a 98 overall! The graphics (even for their time) were a little muddy and low polygon, and some of the gameplay elements were rather contrived. plus it's sort of short. Don't get me wrong, it's probably the first game of it's kind, and the gameplay itself is amazingly intuitive, and the dungeon design is great, but it certainly isn't without flaw. The music is sort of cheesy too. but what the f..... do I know.… Expand
  77. MikeS.
    Dec 5, 2005
    10
    The fact is this game has reached the pinnacle of the gaming expirience and the entire feel of the game is amazing, to the point that it has not been matched yet. There is an undeniable dept to this game making it the greatest game of all.
  78. VulcanT.
    Mar 21, 2008
    10
    Personally I believe this is the best game ever and I still play it after almost 10 years of its launch. No matter what happens this will continue to be the greatest game of all times because of its excellent story.
  79. Anonomys
    Oct 21, 2009
    8
    It's a good game but it is extremely overratted. the only thing it introducedus to the Zelda franchise was to introduce the games in 3-D and use 3 items instead of 1 or 2.
  80. GaborA.
    Nov 11, 2003
    9
    Flawless in every aspect except a very important one. There is no challenge what so ever. Puzzles and finding your way around only take patience and enemies/hazards are a joke. 20 hearts and three faries make it impossible to die and if you forget to pause it a die somehow then a farrie will revive you. A beautiful and fun game but its impossible to turn god mode off.
  81. Kevin
    Nov 18, 2007
    9
    It is a very good game, but no longer the masterpiece it once was. It has since been topped by Wind Waker and Twilight Princess. Although it was certainly revolutionary, it is unfortunately quite dated now, but it is still a very solid game.
  82. TheQuietGamer
    Jun 5, 2012
    9
    I was recently spoiled by the 3DS port of this legendary game, and while I recommend the 3DS version over the N64 version do to the 3DS version having more content, better controls, and updated graphics, this game is fantastic no matter which system you play it on. A fantastic story, near perfect controls, what may be the greatest soundtrack of all time, gorgeous graphics (for the time),I was recently spoiled by the 3DS port of this legendary game, and while I recommend the 3DS version over the N64 version do to the 3DS version having more content, better controls, and updated graphics, this game is fantastic no matter which system you play it on. A fantastic story, near perfect controls, what may be the greatest soundtrack of all time, gorgeous graphics (for the time), fun and challenging gameplay, and a lot of content are all what this game has. This game, particularly this port of the game, has withstood the test of time, and is without a doubt one of the greatest games of all time that is completely deserving of every ounce of praise it has received. A must play.… Expand
  83. Tokyochuchu
    Dec 3, 2012
    9
    Ocarina of Time is one of the most influential games of all time. Back in 1998 it was undoubtedly the best game ever made. Now things have evolved beyond recognition. Is Ocarina of Time still the best game ever? I don't think so. Not with titles like Red Dead Redemption and Journey available. But it would still make my top twenty best. And it still is and forever will be the most memorableOcarina of Time is one of the most influential games of all time. Back in 1998 it was undoubtedly the best game ever made. Now things have evolved beyond recognition. Is Ocarina of Time still the best game ever? I don't think so. Not with titles like Red Dead Redemption and Journey available. But it would still make my top twenty best. And it still is and forever will be the most memorable game of all time. Nothing has ever come close to blowing me away quite the way Ocarina of Time did when I first played through it as a kid.… Expand
  84. Exilink
    Nov 19, 2011
    10
    I played this when I was a child and I still play it on my free time!!! Just roaming around hyrule XD That's how awesome it is!! One of the best game ever made.
  85. DevastatorBrawl
    Dec 8, 2012
    10
    People call it the best game ever, and I don't disagree. I'm on board with them! BEST GAME EVER MADE. I would give this game a 10/10. There are no problems, and definitely recommended.
  86. Nero97
    Jan 9, 2012
    10
    The best game in the whole history. It doesn't matter which year you're playing it, the graphics are from a 64-bit console, of course they will be worse than a Ps3 game. This will ALWAYS be the best game ever. The first Zelda that changed all the other zeldas since than. Incomparable, a huge masterpiece, the best of all time.
  87. JackLiberty0
    Jan 17, 2019
    10
    Although the game is pretty dated by today's standards in quality, when this game first came out in 1998, gamers played nothing like this. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was a huge innovator in open world 3D action-adventures and the targeting system that has since been copied in many games, including big name titles like Grand Theft Auto V. You might think the game looks prettyAlthough the game is pretty dated by today's standards in quality, when this game first came out in 1998, gamers played nothing like this. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was a huge innovator in open world 3D action-adventures and the targeting system that has since been copied in many games, including big name titles like Grand Theft Auto V. You might think the game looks pretty ugly, but this was easily one of the greatest 3D games people played up until that point. It should be required to learn when you go to college to learn how to program games. Citizen Kane is the one film everyone in film school watches. Ocarina of Time should be the one game everyone in coding class should play. It is still one of the most important video games ever made and should be regarded as a flawless masterpiece.… Expand
  88. Annoymous1
    May 1, 2014
    10
    Games can't get as good as this, and beats most of the new games. For any retro gamer, this game would be one that you will be playing again and again. A masterpiece of gaming and art.
  89. Jorchking
    Nov 26, 2018
    9
    No voy a entrar en detalles de tantos análisis que hay, sólo voy a agregar que es de los mejores juegos que he jugado en mi vida. Las razones los pueden encontrar en los análisis anteriores, tampoco es difícil saber por qué gustó a tantos (si es que lo has jugado)
  90. KnightfallLA
    May 3, 2013
    10
    A game that is played by kids and adults alike, Ocarina of Time is a timeless classic. Every aspect of it from gameplay to the soundtrack is spectacular. If you want an amazing story with sides of challenging puzzles, then look no further...although not for the faint of mind *coughs* Water Temple.
  91. GoldenSilver
    Aug 23, 2022
    6
    For the modern generation, this was the first proper Zelda (and for veterans, the first not-Zelda). The game’s strength is in its precision-tooled design of the world, with exceptional attention to detail in the presentation of its purposeful and beautifully shaped narrative; obviously every situation and event in this game is the product of deep consideration. But despite these merits,For the modern generation, this was the first proper Zelda (and for veterans, the first not-Zelda). The game’s strength is in its precision-tooled design of the world, with exceptional attention to detail in the presentation of its purposeful and beautifully shaped narrative; obviously every situation and event in this game is the product of deep consideration. But despite these merits, the pacing is very slow. The labyrinths, a main draw of this series, are over-designed to a fault, with excessive emphasis on solving puzzles—something that was much less significant in the earlier Zeldas. It becomes tiring after a while, and as a result later entries like The Wind Waker and Twilight Princess are more relaxing and enjoyable to play.… Expand
  92. bjl26
    Mar 12, 2014
    10
    played this game a lot when was younger... just got an emulator to play it again... I still love it... people need to remember that this game was created in 1998, not 2014. We have come a huge way since then in graphics. The game it self is still one of my top favorites and I think will be the only game with a perfect score. those that voted with a "0" ether didn't play the game allplayed this game a lot when was younger... just got an emulator to play it again... I still love it... people need to remember that this game was created in 1998, not 2014. We have come a huge way since then in graphics. The game it self is still one of my top favorites and I think will be the only game with a perfect score. those that voted with a "0" ether didn't play the game all the way or are just hating on Zelda in general. I bet I bet if there is a remake, It will be the best game of all time… Expand
  93. Andremax
    Jul 10, 2018
    10
    The best videogame of all time? Why not? The amazing original soundtrack can tell, the best of all time in videogames. Not excluding the amazing and pretty visual (althought poligonal graphics) combined with the epic and beautiful history. All of this add to make this game full of beauty and magic. The dungeons, open-world map, sidequests and attractive story makes this game quiteThe best videogame of all time? Why not? The amazing original soundtrack can tell, the best of all time in videogames. Not excluding the amazing and pretty visual (althought poligonal graphics) combined with the epic and beautiful history. All of this add to make this game full of beauty and magic. The dungeons, open-world map, sidequests and attractive story makes this game quite immersive.
    Even after almost two decades after it was released, it's still satisfactory playing this game.    … Expand
  94. AliasAndrew
    Sep 15, 2016
    10
    If you haven't played it yet and are wondering if you should try such an old game, I say run! Do it now! I just replayed it for the first time after many years and it retains all of its magic. A masterpiece by anyone's standards. At worst you'll love it. I envy you the experience of playing it for the first time. Still here? Go play you lucky b...
  95. markvvhite
    Sep 27, 2014
    10
    wtf valve this isnt call of duty 9 i tried to quick scope with friends and set up trick shots but it said FaZe.exe was not running properly wtf 0/10 worst game ever
  96. royis
    Oct 19, 2014
    10
    this is the best zelda game ever made if you love zelda you should get this game the level in this game has the best puzzle in a zelda game you will fall in love withs game
  97. Courageismight
    Nov 28, 2014
    10
    Besides lack of replay value this game is astonishing it has such a great story line its one of the Zelda games that I will rank along with Twilight Princess, Skyward Sword and Majora's mask.
    This game set the stage for Windwaker and has a dynamic serious world full of interesting enemies characters puzzles items and more.
    This game also paved the way for Majora's mask which was a game    Besides lack of replay value this game is astonishing it has such a great story line its one of the Zelda games that I will rank along with Twilight Princess, Skyward Sword and Majora's mask.
    This game set the stage for Windwaker and has a dynamic serious world full of interesting enemies characters puzzles items and more.
    This game also paved the way for Majora's mask which was a game with great atmosphere and a mysterious story.
    The only Zelda game I would rate significantly higher in terms of construction would be a Link to the Past now that game was INCREDIBLE now I know that you would think that this game would not have good replay value but it DOES because a Link to the past had all of the great story and characters with the GREATEST Zelda puzzles of ALL time its so great I have not beaten it since    … Expand
  98. LuigiCuau
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    UNA OBRA MAESTRA, SIMPLEMENTE EL MEJOR VIDEOJUEGO DE TODOS LOS TIEMPOS, la razón por la que el Nintendo 64 fue infinitamente mejor que la PS1, Zelda Ocarina es ejemplo de perfección, la banda sonora de 10, game play de 10, historia de 10, gráficos de 10, personajes de 10, es un juego te deja marcado de por vida que te hace seguir jugando y querer salvar a Hyrule del terrible GANONDORF, elUNA OBRA MAESTRA, SIMPLEMENTE EL MEJOR VIDEOJUEGO DE TODOS LOS TIEMPOS, la razón por la que el Nintendo 64 fue infinitamente mejor que la PS1, Zelda Ocarina es ejemplo de perfección, la banda sonora de 10, game play de 10, historia de 10, gráficos de 10, personajes de 10, es un juego te deja marcado de por vida que te hace seguir jugando y querer salvar a Hyrule del terrible GANONDORF, el diseño de los jefes es espectacular, los acertijos y mazmorras otra obra maestra.

    Simplemente es el mejor juego de todos los tiempos para la mejor consola de todos los tiempos.    … Expand
  99. NanGamer
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    Depois de anos estou em 2019 e retorno a OCarina of Time mais uma vez, e poxa vida, o jogo continua incrível. Com dungeons incríveis, um level design maravilhoso, Ocarina of Time não apenas é o melhor jogo de todos os tempos como é o mais importante. Tudo o que você joga nos dias de hoje bebe da fonte criativa, vinda diretamente de um tal Shigeru Miyamoto. Aqui a Nintendo tem sua obraDepois de anos estou em 2019 e retorno a OCarina of Time mais uma vez, e poxa vida, o jogo continua incrível. Com dungeons incríveis, um level design maravilhoso, Ocarina of Time não apenas é o melhor jogo de todos os tempos como é o mais importante. Tudo o que você joga nos dias de hoje bebe da fonte criativa, vinda diretamente de um tal Shigeru Miyamoto. Aqui a Nintendo tem sua obra prima definitiva, um respeito não só a fãs de video games mas também a apreciadores e entusiastas nas mais diversas áreas da arte.… Expand
  100. nervioso2009
    Jul 2, 2019
    10
    Probablemente el mejor juego de la historia. Un título revolucionario que marcó un antes y un después en la historia de los vídeojuegos.

    10/10
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#1 Best N64 Game of 1998
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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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