The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

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  1. LeMonBLOCK
    Feb 18, 2015
    10
    this is one of the best games i ever played IF not the best , its one of those games where you can say '' i used a walkthrough , but i still enjoyed it '' everything about it is great EVERYTHING
  2. garyw_81
    May 10, 2018
    10
    this is quite simply the greatest game ever made the only problem with this game is that no game will ever surpass it brilliance
  3. JuniorRemualdo
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Joguei esse jogo a muito muito tempo, no N64, esse foi meu primeiro jogo da franquia zelda, fiquei apaixonado pela qualidade da historia, controles, trilha sonora, é um jogo que nunca esquecerei, depois de anos joguei novamente no 3DS, foi uma nostalgia.
  4. DDP25
    Dec 14, 2015
    10
    Simply the best of the best
    Simplemente lo mejor de lo mejor
    Simplesmente o melhor dos melhores 최고의 단순히 최고 Просто лучший из лучших Einfach das Beste vom Besten Simpliciter optima optimis Απλά το καλύτερο από τα καλύτερα 簡直是最好的最好的 Jednoduše nejlepší z nejlepších 最高の簡単で最良の Tout simplement le meilleur du meilleur    Simply the best of the best
    Simplemente lo mejor de lo mejor
    Simplesmente o melhor dos melhores
    최고의 단순히 최고
    Просто лучший из лучших
    Einfach das Beste vom Besten
    Simpliciter optima optimis
    Απλά το καλύτερο από τα καλύτερα
    簡直是最好的最好的
    Jednoduše nejlepší z nejlepších
    最高の簡単で最良の
    Tout simplement le meilleur du meilleur
  5. PseudoSonyer
    Sep 16, 2015
    10
    Not even all the compliments on earth will ever begin to describe this masterpiece. The most important milestone on gaming history, this game teached every game afterwards how a plot and OST should be written, how gameplay should be, how characters development should become, etc.
    This game sets the foundation for every RPG and it's mechanics were updated and used in many many games such    Not even all the compliments on earth will ever begin to describe this masterpiece. The most important milestone on gaming history, this game teached every game afterwards how a plot and OST should be written, how gameplay should be, how characters development should become, etc.
    This game sets the foundation for every RPG and it's mechanics were updated and used in many many games such as the "The Z-targeting" camera feature.
    The fact most newcomers to the gaming world hate this masterpiece just adds to it's legendary status.
    The best Game ever created forever.    … Expand
  6. caj27
    Oct 24, 2018
    6
    When my freshman-college buddies rented this game from Blockbuster on the release date, we were very excited. We split into 4 teams and played at all hours of the 24-hour day until the N64 console overheated. To remedy that, we rented a replacement console and kept playing Zelda around the clock. Pretty intense circumstances. I played the game with my team every few hours for a coupleWhen my freshman-college buddies rented this game from Blockbuster on the release date, we were very excited. We split into 4 teams and played at all hours of the 24-hour day until the N64 console overheated. To remedy that, we rented a replacement console and kept playing Zelda around the clock. Pretty intense circumstances. I played the game with my team every few hours for a couple weeks, and then I suddenly lost interest. During those years, I preferred to play other games, like Age of Empires (PC), Half-Life (PC), Golden Eye (N64), and World Cup Soccer '98 (N64). I never beat this Zelda game, although I did beat the SNES Zelda (Link to the Past) the summer before this one was released. Since then, I have enjoyed other action adventure titles with a bit more grit to them and greater character customization: games from franchises like Mass Effect or Diablo. Or games with more interesting mechanics, like Half-Life 2 and Portal. The puzzles in Zelda are rarely satisfying for me: either too arbitrary (random shapes in a sequence) or too repetitive (talk to every NPC and put hints together). I recently acquired Breath of the Wild and Wind Waker for Wii U. I gave it to my boys. I played the games a bit but grew tired of the Zelda games after a few days. I have professional challenges to attend to, and mentally taxing games are not for me now. I would like a game based in the Zelda universe that I can play for just about 25 minutes a day over a year. Maybe something like the casual flow of a adventure/story game like The Walking Dead. I am more often playing a game like Clash Royale, nowadays. When I want a really immersive experience I put on a VR headset and playing something crazy scary like Dread Halls. Nothing against those who enjoy the game, but it doesn't fit into my life.… Expand
  7. JRRR
    Oct 31, 2015
    10
    Best N64 game and BEST GAME EVER MADE!!! MUST. BUY.!!! For a reason this is the top rated game in Metacritic history, still no game has tied with it or surpassed it.
  8. victorgr
    Jan 6, 2016
    10
    Muy posiblemente el mejor juego de todos los tiempos y con méritos propios mas que un videojuego es una obra de arte y junto con super mario 64, ocarina of time es el padre de los videojuegos modernos
  9. BatmanIsLyfe
    Feb 2, 2016
    10
    This game is literally perfect. No game can surpass the pure substance and nostalgia that this game provides, even if you've never played it. The game literally uses nostalgia in the story... When seven years pass unexpectedly, the differences you find in the world make you realize how much you have grown to love the story and all of the characters, places, and details that make this gameThis game is literally perfect. No game can surpass the pure substance and nostalgia that this game provides, even if you've never played it. The game literally uses nostalgia in the story... When seven years pass unexpectedly, the differences you find in the world make you realize how much you have grown to love the story and all of the characters, places, and details that make this game so amazing. The soundtracks and effects, the movement dynamic (which wasn't perfect at the time, but still adds to the game), the characters, the story, everything. Trust me, you NEED TO PLAY THIS. This will always be my favorite game, no matter how amazing any new game might be. Legendary.… Expand
  10. Nauzem
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    Only when I played this game, I understood this is a game - a legend of the game industry. Nintendo been able to do a legend. It's a pity, what not 100 out of 100.
  11. BatLB
    Dec 24, 2015
    10
    First - All those 183 negative Reviews can be completely ignored. They are made by people who hate the game because they hate Zelda or arent made for the Genre at all. The Game is NOT! reviewed by any objective means. Just overread them. Most of those people are probably in puberty.

    Now to the game: Zelda - Ocarina of Time is a Masterpiece. Released in 1998 (1 Year earlier than    First - All those 183 negative Reviews can be completely ignored. They are made by people who hate the game because they hate Zelda or arent made for the Genre at all. The Game is NOT! reviewed by any objective means. Just overread them. Most of those people are probably in puberty.

    Now to the game:

    Zelda - Ocarina of Time is a Masterpiece. Released in 1998 (1 Year earlier than Castlevania 64, which has awful graphics, controls and gameplay, but is comparable) it was the 2. Nintendo 64 Game with really good Controls. It was also, after Mario 64 , the first Action Adventure worth playing on Nintendo 64.

    The Game is packed full with secrets, collectables and content. You were introduced to Epona, a now iconic Horse in the Zelda Universe and could also ride it - In a fun and entertaining way.

    The characters, for the time, were scary or hilarious, entertaining or evil. You could tell pretty fast what kind of NPC you are facing, which was a challenge due the lack of high resolution textures.

    Link, the main character, was sympathic and easy to love.

    The graphics, for it times, were amazing. You felt like LIVING in Hyrule and everything you did wasnt just Link, it was you.

    The amount of dungeons was impressive. So much content for a N64 Game wasnt something you could just expect. Even compared to AAA Titles today, the Game still stands out as high class.

    To be fair, the 3D Remake for the 3DS wasnt necessary. But it gave people today the chance to play this Masterpiece, so it is absolutely fine.

    Sure, for me, this title offers also nostalgic feelings and memories of months of entertainment. But isnt that also something the game achieved? Entertain me in 98 and made me fall in love?

    The Game is dated. It is, absolutely. If you want to play it, buy the 3DS Version and enjoy a great Adventure while you are in the train, bus or at home on the couch.    … Expand
  12. Panchogul
    Feb 12, 2021
    4
    Este juego manipula al Gamer mediante la nostalgia, no es malo, pero esta lejos de ser la increíble obra maestra que todos dicen.
  13. mitsosgk22
    Apr 29, 2017
    10
    While I think it's got some flaws (like the controls may take time to get used to them for example) Ocarina Of Time deserves the praise that it gets. As a recent player of OOT, I'm impressed by its design and gameplay. The challenge that the game offers is fair and the puzzles are clever. The story feels like an epic fairytale. And the combat system was very ahead of its time. Basically, IWhile I think it's got some flaws (like the controls may take time to get used to them for example) Ocarina Of Time deserves the praise that it gets. As a recent player of OOT, I'm impressed by its design and gameplay. The challenge that the game offers is fair and the puzzles are clever. The story feels like an epic fairytale. And the combat system was very ahead of its time. Basically, I think that the combat system of this game has been an inspiration and built the standards for the Third Person Action-Adventure genre. With all that said, yeah, I give it a 10 as well.… Expand
  14. Mats2468
    Feb 25, 2017
    10
    Ocarina of Time is the best game ever created, and why? The game has an incredible lot to offer, and when it comes to historyline, it is amazingl. Everything else outside the story also is fabulous in every way.
  15. ihatefilm
    Mar 29, 2016
    10
    This is the game that brought Hyrule into the third dimension and introduced the world to Z-Targeting (aka L-Targeting). It is a classic in every sense of the word. Ocarina of Time is filled with memorable characters and puzzle-like dungeons.
  16. DerMeister
    May 15, 2016
    10
    Пожалуй одна из самых атмосферных игр, в которые мне приходилось играть! Довольно обширная карта и красивая для тех времен графика(учитывая то, что игра издавалась на 30мегабайтном картридже). Замечательный саундтрек, который можно специально отдельно слушать по несколько часов подряд. Конечно же замечательные подземелья и загадки в них. Советую пройти абсолютно всем!Пожалуй одна из самых атмосферных игр, в которые мне приходилось играть! Довольно обширная карта и красивая для тех времен графика(учитывая то, что игра издавалась на 30мегабайтном картридже). Замечательный саундтрек, который можно специально отдельно слушать по несколько часов подряд. Конечно же замечательные подземелья и загадки в них. Советую пройти абсолютно всем!
  17. jorjais
    May 31, 2019
    10
    The game of all time, the innovation using the z-targeting determine the creation of many future titles. Feel like some of mystic sensacions when are you playing, you feel that you are there. The bosses are so epic, the music by Koji Kondo is so memorable and good. There are a lot of items that you can use to make this adventure yours, the history is so epic you feel the emotions of theThe game of all time, the innovation using the z-targeting determine the creation of many future titles. Feel like some of mystic sensacions when are you playing, you feel that you are there. The bosses are so epic, the music by Koji Kondo is so memorable and good. There are a lot of items that you can use to make this adventure yours, the history is so epic you feel the emotions of the characters. The best game to play.… Expand
  18. Celli
    Jul 25, 2016
    10
    Metacritic sucks ass and people who rate games 0s and 1s should go back to f***ing kindegarten, grow the f*** up. Seriously, why are there user reviews on this f***ing site???? They suck a**
  19. PietStok
    Oct 25, 2018
    10
    Still my favorite game since 1998 (I was 8 years old back then).
    The graphics didn't age really wel (hence the 3DS version), but the rest of the game was en is perfect (to me).
  20. H4T3F
    Oct 12, 2016
    10
    awesome game
    good and challenging gameplay
    awesome boss battles
    very good story
    and the graphics for a n64 game is not bad at all it's pretty cool
    one of my favorite games of all time
  21. aloxchaman
    Apr 27, 2017
    10
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  22. solitos
    Apr 18, 2021
    10
    This is by far the best game i have ever played. Temples are all memorable ( specially Water one). The soundtrack is amazing, the graphics back then were amazing, clearly the best title of the franschise for me. Back then, you just had to feel it ( NO internet for solutions back then , really enjoyable gameplay )
  23. mfpelim
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    This game is an absolute perfection. A masterpiece ahead of its time. And even today still kicks ass on several aspects, such as controls, cameras and dept.
  24. SolarFlare1221
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    I was a bit skeptical at first because i had never played a 3d Zelda game but pleasantly surprised. It's a great game and it's worth playing for anyone.
  25. TheHumbleGamer
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    An engaging world with a story so classic it has firmly cemented itself as a masterpiece within the gaming world. This game has stood the test of time and continues to be one of the greatest games in the Zelda franchise despite the many games released since.

    You will get no better an experience when it comes to 3D Zelda games than playing this beautiful classic. Pick it up today if you    An engaging world with a story so classic it has firmly cemented itself as a masterpiece within the gaming world. This game has stood the test of time and continues to be one of the greatest games in the Zelda franchise despite the many games released since.

    You will get no better an experience when it comes to 3D Zelda games than playing this beautiful classic. Pick it up today if you haven't already and give it a try, from the music to the characters to the puzzles to the world itself this game provides in all areas a perfect atmosphere for adventure.

    This game can get no less than a 9/10, but personal bias means I HAVE to give it a 10.
    Truly a masterpiece in it's genre.    … Expand
  26. mugsy
    May 9, 2020
    10
    Yup, well deserving all the high scores, especially considering the year it came out. I played it during 2000s and while the mechanics and graphics were already pretty dated then, the plot, world and atmosphere of the game made it a memorable experience and a great adventure.
  27. darivas11
    Jul 16, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. By far the best game i have ever played,in fact in a league of its own...words are really poor to describe the magic of this game..a very big thank you for all the people that got involved in this… Expand
  28. FelipeQC
    Sep 21, 2018
    10
    Revolucionário! Mais uma maravilha dos games feita pela Nintendo. Sem dúvida, um dos mais importantes pra indústria dos games! Hoje, todos os jogos do mesmo estilo tem influências dessa obra de arte! Mesmo quem não gosta de Zelda, tem que respeitar
  29. hl2episode2
    May 29, 2018
    5
    I want to love it so much, but something about it feels wrong. I loaded up the game and went inside the deku tree, it wasn't bad. But it doesn't tell you anything about what your items can do or what your goal is. Games like portal and the talos principle make it easy to know what your items are capable of and where you are trying to go. The difficulty is trying to figure out planning outI want to love it so much, but something about it feels wrong. I loaded up the game and went inside the deku tree, it wasn't bad. But it doesn't tell you anything about what your items can do or what your goal is. Games like portal and the talos principle make it easy to know what your items are capable of and where you are trying to go. The difficulty is trying to figure out planning out the placement of everything. Ocarinas puzzles are the opposite. The difficult part is that you have no idea how anything works. It is easy and boring once you figure out all along a stick could burn a cobweb. Later in the game I was just trying to complete the part in dodongo's cavern and ended up not having any idea what i was even meant to do. And then, the drag. The tedious feeling of time being wasted was everywhere. I gave up after barely figuring out dodongo. I would say some parts are better than others. I will give it a 5 for innovation despite what feels like terrible design.… Expand
  30. ElArzan
    Sep 11, 2018
    10
    Easilly the greatest game ever made, when it was released, Nintendo took a huge risk, and it payed off, the enviorments still stand out to this very day, and the games music is some of the greatest in , the story is original, the characters are memorable, the controls are simple and fluent, it is a game flawless on all levels, Recommended
  31. Beggo
    Dec 22, 2021
    2
    Praised as maybe The BEST game ever i had to try it. Turns out it's pretty poor game for todays standards. It might have been THE game 20 years ago but nowadays its really not.
  32. ReiAyanami
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    In the Ocarina of Time, Link embarks on a journey to save Princess Zelda and the world from the grip of evil, a mammoth undertaking for a young boy from Kokiri forest. It's fortunate, then, that he had the help from such a rich cast of supporting characters that offer age-old life lessons and advice as he progresses through the universe. One of the most nurturing and devoted aspects of theIn the Ocarina of Time, Link embarks on a journey to save Princess Zelda and the world from the grip of evil, a mammoth undertaking for a young boy from Kokiri forest. It's fortunate, then, that he had the help from such a rich cast of supporting characters that offer age-old life lessons and advice as he progresses through the universe. One of the most nurturing and devoted aspects of the game is the wealth of moral direction and wisdom each character gives you throughout Link's travels. They are responsible for embedding the strength of character into the foundations of the game, and helping to forge a truly great hero from a naïve young boy. Whether it's the unwavering support of Navi, the venerable wisdom of the Great Deku Tree or the empowerment from Zelda and the sages, each imparts virtue and instils the heroic spirit in Link that directs him to grow into a well-rounded and admirable protagonist, and it's this endearing cast of supporting characters that helps to engage players in such a memorable way. As well as this, it's inevitable that the virtues these characters impart will embed themselves in the minds and hearts of players, especially as Ocarina of Time was such a success with all ages.

    One of the characteristics of Ocarina of Time that makes it stand out more than any other game is the sense of epic adventure and maturation that Link must go through to succeed. There is a brilliantly unravelling character arc threaded into the narrative of this game. The story begins in Link's tiny home, where he is just a child but he is soon faced with the life-changing and daunting task of saving the world. Great responsibility is thrust upon him by fate, not choice, and this is what makes him a great protagonist. Where others might shy away from such a task, Link rises to the challenge and accepts his fate that was written long before he came into being. In no other game does he mature in the same way he does here. We literally play out the transformation from boy to man as his quest develops and there is constantly an emotive power behind his budding maturity as a hero. His growth from a scared little kid into a brave warrior reflects the epic-ness of the game as it spans worlds and times. We can't help but root for him, not just because we are playing him but because he earns our admiration by consistently bearing the weight of the world on his very young shoulders. We feel satisfied when we've finally finished the quest and witnessed Link complete his coming-of-age journey as a fully-accomplished hero.

    The incredibly god-like music that has been immortalized in the annals of history, enough said

    Also there is a great sense of duty and that Link is fulfilling his destiny by accepting the mission to save Hyrule, even though his expressions exhibit fear and concern that he may not be capable. As a young boy, he is ostracised as an outcast for being different because he doesn't have a fairy. He manages to rise from the obscurity of Kokiri forest - where he has never really fit in - to forge his own identity as the Hero of Time, risking his life to save the world but constantly maintaining his quiet humility. Leaving his old life behind, he sacrifices everything, even his childhood (which is, albeit, eventually restored) in his endeavours to succeed. He is expected to repeatedly put his faith in the strangers he encounters along the way, strangers who provide him with vital direction on his quest, which he does without question. Ocarina of Time emits this grand aura of good versus evil. Aided by a brilliant narrative with an unescapable sense of dread, there is an impression that Link is part of something bigger than himself, and it adds gravity to his journey and emphasises his hero status even further. Consequently he becomes a symbol for everything he is fighting for.

    While many have outsold it, and released prettier than it, no game has come close to matching the incredible heart of this legendary title. Objective GOAT, 10/10    … Expand
  33. Meta1234
    Apr 20, 2018
    6
    Reviewing this game many years later with a settled down opinion:

    Overall it was a pretty good effort with the dungeons and the puzzles. Critic goes to the water temple boots removal tiring sequence. Critic also goes to the graphics which were too foggy even for that age. Critic also goes to the replay value. This game was entertaining when playing it but I never felt like playing it    Reviewing this game many years later with a settled down opinion:

    Overall it was a pretty good effort with the dungeons and the puzzles.

    Critic goes to the water temple boots removal tiring sequence. Critic also goes to the graphics which were too foggy even for that age. Critic also goes to the replay value. This game was entertaining when playing it but I never felt like playing it again after some time. Critic also goes to the reused storyline. Triforce and Zelda and Ganon again.

    Finally critic goes to the exploitation of nostalgia that had some players purchase the game 3 or 4 times across multiple consoles and at a high price every time without actually replaying the game.

    N64
    Gamecube with Master Quest
    Wii VC
    Ocarina 3DS
    Wii U VC    … Expand
  34. CAH9t
    Sep 23, 2018
    10
    I would really like to write to post tonnes of MB to demonstrate the greatness of OOT. It's just simply pointless. The game laid all the foundations for the best representatives of 3D adventure, open-world and action genres. I'm astounded, that things I deemed modern and thought-through in top games of today, were all created under one title 20 -- years -- ago!!!
  35. BrettSiebenhaar
    Jun 1, 2018
    10
    Ocarina of Time and Breath of the Wild are the best Zelda games ever!!! This was one of the best games on the N64, there is no denying that. Everything about this game was amazing. 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
  36. adixodx
    May 27, 2018
    10
    This was my first Zelda game. I played it in 2018 because i finally wanted to try out this franchise. And it convinced me completely. The game has got a story that informs you about everything exactlly with very interesting details so you know what's going on, even as an casual. The story is just so addictive. I just wanted to play and to play, to explore the world and learn the story. TheThis was my first Zelda game. I played it in 2018 because i finally wanted to try out this franchise. And it convinced me completely. The game has got a story that informs you about everything exactlly with very interesting details so you know what's going on, even as an casual. The story is just so addictive. I just wanted to play and to play, to explore the world and learn the story. The dungeons are the main atraction. Their design is awesome and everyone has got other things. Sometimes you have to find the way to a dungeon through a desert, sometimes you must find an item as a child to master the dungeon as an adult and many, many more. This game is fascinating with his secrets, his rich details and amazing gameplay. This is why this game was never boring to me. I could play it many times without saying some day: I'm fiinished, i've done all in this game,. There is nothing more to find."
    Some boss fights were very fresh and amazing while playing the game, just like for example Phantom Ganon, Twinrova or even Ganondorf.
    But there where also boring bosses with only one scheme and easy to kill like Bongo Bongo or Morpha.
    I would also like to get more story after collecting the three Holy Stones. It looked like: do the dungeons, get the amulets and we'll se what happens. It would be nice if there would be more story and side missions between the later dungeons.

    All in all The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is an amazing game. You just have to play it. Great story, awesome world with uncountable secrets and phenomenal gameplay. Maybe it would be even better for me if i had played it in 1998, when it was realeased.

    PLAY IT

    9,7

    adixodx    … Expand
  37. enosarneiro
    Jun 8, 2018
    10
    No words to describe. Honor mention for the entire history and easter eggs. Truly amazing
  38. MrGreenBanana
    Sep 12, 2018
    8
    This is what people call the greatest video game ever made. Truly, it isn't. Is it a bad game, though? Not even close. I would call it good, but not perfect. The story, characters, and dungeons are all timeless classics that are still talked about today. However, I can't say the same for the music and bosses. Yes, the majority of Ocarina of Time's soundtrack is very good, and top tier forThis is what people call the greatest video game ever made. Truly, it isn't. Is it a bad game, though? Not even close. I would call it good, but not perfect. The story, characters, and dungeons are all timeless classics that are still talked about today. However, I can't say the same for the music and bosses. Yes, the majority of Ocarina of Time's soundtrack is very good, and top tier for something out of 1998, it doesn't have many songs worth listening to multiple times, at least to me. And the bosses... Well, sorry to say it, but Twinrova, Ganondorf, and Ganon were really the only ones I liked. Overall, Ocarina of Time is worthy of the title "classic", but is quite overrated.… Expand
  39. quasiprofound
    Jun 23, 2018
    10
    This has been my favorite game since I played it for the first time. The music is amazing, the gameplay is immersive and varied, there are great puzzles and many side quests... there's good reason why this is consistently rated among the best games every made.
  40. RiseOfTheFlutes
    Jul 21, 2018
    10
    This is the most broken game i have ever played...In A Good Way, I Speedrun This S***. Great game, Great story, Still my favorite out of all the Zelda games. Amazing Soundtrack, Gameplay Mechanics are old but gold! Graphics are Old, but who cares. Awesome Title!
  41. Superred
    Aug 25, 2018
    8
    I do think this is a nice game. Best of all time though? No, I don't think this is the absolute best game of all time.
  42. 6oni
    Oct 19, 2018
    9
    +TIVE
    green greed s real when money grow n d trees wiz coloured reupies *o*
    musik
    it feels magic
    kawai ocarina wiz clever use
    -TIVE
    som points f d story wz nintendo princeses
    som dungeons mmh X(
    listen!
    wnt mor items 4 nt get bored
    protagonists n villain
  43. StoiaAlex
    Jan 9, 2019
    10
    After about 20 year I still think about this game from time to time: that's how amazing it was; it just imprints in you and forever influences the way you relate to games and stories
  44. nintendo-sekta
    Nov 1, 2018
    10
    Игра идеальна. В ней хороши: храмы, головоломки, музыка прекрасна, боссы трудны но музыка после победы идеальна, основной квест и дополнительные хороши.
  45. TimothyrReviews
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    The game is clearly a masterpiece.It's an old game which has a lot of great gameplay and story.Controls are great and everything is personal one of my favourite game ever.For that old game it's really the best
    Almost everygame of zelda is incredible and beautiful design.The people wo didn't like it clearly didn't play the game or they were just to dumb to see a masterpiece and for all    The game is clearly a masterpiece.It's an old game which has a lot of great gameplay and story.Controls are great and everything is personal one of my favourite game ever.For that old game it's really the best
    Almost everygame of zelda is incredible and beautiful design.The people wo didn't like it clearly didn't play the game or they were just to dumb to see a masterpiece and for all people who think the game is outdated and has bad graphics.JUST STOP it was year 1998 and if your would iive in that age you would tottaly agree that this game rocks.    … Expand
  46. vic_90
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    In it's twentieth anniversary, It still is the best gaming experience I ever had with a game, maybe BOTW came close to that sense of exploration, but this is the peak of video game art. The game excels in everything it tries to achieve gameplay, design, music, etc. You could write dozens of books about why it is so good, but it's better to experience the game by yourself.
  47. PenguinZach
    Dec 1, 2018
    10
    Definitely the greatest game of all time. It's a must play for anyone who likes the Zelda games, and even to those who don't
  48. StarKey14928
    Dec 8, 2018
    10
    This is by far my favorite game ever, I have grown up with this game my whole life. This game was and is such a large part of my life and as much as I would love to say this game is perfect, there are three things i wish I could change in this game. First I wish there were more side missions. Yes there are quite a few already in the game, but I feel like if they would have added more itThis is by far my favorite game ever, I have grown up with this game my whole life. This game was and is such a large part of my life and as much as I would love to say this game is perfect, there are three things i wish I could change in this game. First I wish there were more side missions. Yes there are quite a few already in the game, but I feel like if they would have added more it could have made this game feel even more realistic and adventurous. Maybe if they would have added that expansion they intended to add with the N64 it would have fixed this issue. Second I think I can speak for everyone when I say having the option to skip through discussions with Kaepora Gaebora would make this game less aggravating. I know some people may argue saying that even though it's annoying this is one of the things in the game that help you experience these different emotions, which is one of the reasons why this game so great. All I have to say is they could have at least made his discussions shorter and sty on topic. Last but not least the fact that the game ends once you defeat Gannon Dorf is so disappointing to me. Now before you jump out lashing at me, let me say I do have mixed feelings about it. The ending to me is the most satisfying and least satisfying part of the game. You spend countless hours going around trying to find all of the little hidden secrets the game holds, getting to know all of the people who live in the game and when it comes time for you to defeat the evil within it, it justs ends. Maybe this is what makes this game so desirable, because it makes you want to take your time adventuring and once you defeat the game you get to start all over so you can try an find things you may have missed the time before. However, I would like to know what happens after you win. Does link and Zelda get together? How is the world now that Gannon Dorf is gone? Has a different evil come to threaten the peace? This game leaves you with so many questions and sadly not to may answers.

    I would love to see nintendo come out with a remastered version in HD for the switch. I first thought that a remastered version would possibly ruin the game but seeing the HD Unreal Engine 4 screenplays online has totally changed my mind. I currently don't own a switch but if they do decide to release a remastered version of this game I will totally go out and buy one.    … Expand
  49. SebastianGoVi
    Dec 8, 2018
    10
    A pesar de que muchos lo nieguen este es y sera por siempre, el mejor zelda de la franquicia.
    Simplemente tiene de todo, excelente ambientacion, soundtrack, historia, etc y a pesar de los años vale la pena jugarlo
  50. ApertureJanitor
    Jan 4, 2019
    7
    Ocarina of Time WAS possibly the greatest game ever made. What I mean with that is that due to this game being on the Nintendo 64, the controls were bound to be horrible, and also there are some parts of this game that REALLY relied on Nintendo Power (or the internet) to be beaten (especially that temple, you know which one).
    But besides these techical issues that diminished the chances    Ocarina of Time WAS possibly the greatest game ever made. What I mean with that is that due to this game being on the Nintendo 64, the controls were bound to be horrible, and also there are some parts of this game that REALLY relied on Nintendo Power (or the internet) to be beaten (especially that temple, you know which one).
    But besides these techical issues that diminished the chances of this game standing the test of time, it's still really fun. The characters are distinct and alive, the world was groundbreaking for the time, and still manages to be ok in the current age, some of the scores on this will really get stuck in you head for some days, the graphics are great for N64 standards and the game has plenty of extra content to keep you busy if you get bored of the main story.
    Even though Ocarina of Time is a masterpiece burdened by some flaws due to hardware issues or Nintendo's need to sell Nintendo Power, you should definitely give this game a try on the new 3ds remaster, or if you're old school, just play it on the N64 and look past the annoyances that come with this version    … Expand
  51. Lasemanz
    Dec 18, 2018
    10
    Legendary game that will never be forgotten, true masterpiece on the N64, only those who lived it at the time will know what it was to come from the 2D A Link to the Past on the SNES and dive into this 3D perfection, Music, Graphics, Narrative, Puzzles, Action, the birth of Z-Target, best game of all time from every point you take to analyze...
  52. CalebTV
    Dec 21, 2018
    8
    This is the most overrated game of all time. It isn't the best zelda game, nor the best n64 game. However, it is a classic. It was a great adventure with a fun creative story. I loved most of the dungeons, but the world was bland. Hyrule field and death mountain were empty. But even though this is only an 8- you need to play this game. If you play the 3ds version then the water templeThis is the most overrated game of all time. It isn't the best zelda game, nor the best n64 game. However, it is a classic. It was a great adventure with a fun creative story. I loved most of the dungeons, but the world was bland. Hyrule field and death mountain were empty. But even though this is only an 8- you need to play this game. If you play the 3ds version then the water temple isn't annoying, you can map the boots to a button.… Expand
  53. manuelmb97
    Jan 2, 2019
    9
    Best game ever, simply one of the greatest masterpieces of the media, period.
  54. TJ_of_Carolina
    Jan 10, 2019
    8
    The gameplay is a bit dated and there is no shame in keeping a walkthrough up for dungeons, which is a necessity. Time traveling to change aspects of the future is interesting. The 3DS remake doesn't change much other than graphics and the map feature could have been improved. These reviews here are saying stuff like "If you see a negative review they are just trolls/hate zelda" but that'sThe gameplay is a bit dated and there is no shame in keeping a walkthrough up for dungeons, which is a necessity. Time traveling to change aspects of the future is interesting. The 3DS remake doesn't change much other than graphics and the map feature could have been improved. These reviews here are saying stuff like "If you see a negative review they are just trolls/hate zelda" but that's not true. It's a decades old game that was revolutionary at the time but newer games have improved on it's formula to the point where OOT is outdated, it didn't age as gracefully as Super Mario 64, another early 3D game. Navi isn't as annoying as her reputation makes her seem but she does tell you a lot of obvious stuff and repeats herself a lot. Like for example, saying there's something up with Death Mountain and you should check it out when you're already at Death Mountain. Majora's Mask is a better game overall… Expand
  55. Siul19
    Jan 14, 2019
    10
    It's Zelda, probalbly the best videogame franchise out there, and this is Ocarina Of Time, the best game ever created? i dont know A link to the past is probably as good, obviously a 10/10 this game is a masterpiece, is the game thta defined my childhood, is the game that everyone should play at least 1 time
  56. Slowbust
    Jan 17, 2019
    10
    So many years ago i've played OOT and years ago i've played OOT 3d and now and for ever I can say OOT is defenetly the bes Zelda game ever made. It's a masterpiece. It's a revolution. It's Ocarina of Time.
  57. zamsis123
    Jan 19, 2019
    10
    An incredible game, one of the finest of the series. The plot is generic and predictable. But the intricacy and gameplay make up for it.
  58. Eskie64
    Jun 4, 2019
    8
    Pretty good game but with little problems like lack of voice acting and simple battle system. But this game is still great. Amazing music, dungeons, huge open world for that time. To get full experience I recommend play this game on 3DS.
  59. Nost7
    May 24, 2019
    10
    옛날이나 지금이나 젤다의 전설은 무한 자유도이기에 그래픽을 불문하고 좋은 점수를 주는 수 밖에
  60. Rahbhab
    May 23, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece through and through. This isn’t just a game, it’s the purest form of art.
  61. venomofduty
    May 14, 2019
    8
    This game is very good there is only one problem every time you do something it triggers a cutseene solve a puzzle cutseene. Enemies appear cutseene. YOU SNEEZE? CUTSEENE. all that aside this is a god like game
  62. Wi76
    May 17, 2019
    10
    Epic game for the time !!!, very captivating and mysterious story, a dreamy air where this game clarifies a lot, excellent gameplay excellent weapons system and all this constitutes in the pluzzes where they are many difficult, but many good!, Outside a world open full of things to do in hyule walking on his epona, a work of art!.
  63. Superredspace
    May 19, 2019
    10
    An amazing game that needs to be played to be believed.Everything about this game is awesome. The characters and story are all fun and cool.
  64. Namel
    Jun 4, 2019
    10
    This is the best Zelda ever!
    i dont wanna say like: "OMG..ocarina of time is the beeuehswst" no this is lame.
    I just wanna say you to play the game and see what you think. I always give this game a 10 out of 10! goodbye...its dangerous to go    This is the best Zelda ever!
    i dont wanna say like: "OMG..ocarina of time is the beeuehswst" no this is lame.
    I just wanna say you to play the game and see what you think.
    I always give this game a 10 out of 10!
    goodbye...its dangerous to go alone....................................................................................................................................................................................................

    ...........OKEY    … Expand
  65. Moustick31
    Jun 6, 2019
    10
    This game is good in all point of vue ! The is for me the best game ever made !
    I'm really a fan of this game
  66. Nintendoper
    Jul 1, 2019
    10
    What can I say besides masta piece the building blocks of all Zelda games of not adventure games in general
  67. frechoficial
    Jul 5, 2019
    10
    The best game ever created, impeccable soundtrack, I played at the launch and until today I see myself playing this incredible work. Thank you Nintendo.
  68. Manifoldboss67
    Jul 17, 2019
    10
    The Legend of zelda OOT was a revolution to the gaming industry, and you most likely, if reading this are just skimming through the reviews, so i could go on and on about the positives of the game, but you should, honestly play the game for yourself, because the ONLY reason you shouldn't is because you may not own the system (Nintendo 64) but i got one JUST to play this game for like $20The Legend of zelda OOT was a revolution to the gaming industry, and you most likely, if reading this are just skimming through the reviews, so i could go on and on about the positives of the game, but you should, honestly play the game for yourself, because the ONLY reason you shouldn't is because you may not own the system (Nintendo 64) but i got one JUST to play this game for like $20 and to be honest, the game is worth it, it is the type of game where, once it ends you don't know what to do with yourself in your free time.… Expand
  69. alexbudke
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Ocarina of Time is the best video game that I have played in my lifetime. This "open world" game was ahead of its time. The story telling of this is second to none, and this game has one of the more memorable soundtracks. Combine that with the boss battles and "dungeons" this is my perfect 10/10 game.
  70. yjy664
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    this game is a masterpiece by all means anyone who loves games needs to play this masterpiece at least once
  71. drdvcs
    Feb 27, 2021
    10
    One of the greatest games I've ever played and definitely the one that made The Legend of Zelda one of the greatest saga in the industry.
  72. Kevin402
    Apr 20, 2020
    7
    great game at the time.
    This brings back many memories.
    To be number 1 on this site, I can see that.
  73. JoseofCatarina
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    When I played this game as a kid, I thought it was the greatest game of all time. 20 years later, after playing it and beating it for like the tenth time, I KNOW it's the greatest game of all time. When compared to all the other 3D games that were coming out at the time, it's fair to say this game was way ahead of it's time. Everything from the atmosphere, to the music, makes for aWhen I played this game as a kid, I thought it was the greatest game of all time. 20 years later, after playing it and beating it for like the tenth time, I KNOW it's the greatest game of all time. When compared to all the other 3D games that were coming out at the time, it's fair to say this game was way ahead of it's time. Everything from the atmosphere, to the music, makes for a perfect gameplay experience. A true and timeless masterpiece.… Expand
  74. LonelyGeek
    Oct 24, 2019
    7
    Ever being one of the most rated 64's games the screen and the mechanics doesn't help at gamplay time, but the history compensates the game controls and limitated mechanics
  75. Killua-zoldick
    Nov 7, 2019
    10
    Obra maestra, sencillamente el mejor juego de la historia y el Pilar fundamental de varios juegos hoy dia
  76. serkanak
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Bu oyun herkesin oynaması gereken bir oyun. Oyunda yapılan şeyler o kadar etkileyici ki hayran oluyorsunuz. Oyunun her yerinde o özenmişliği hissediyorsunuz.
  77. TheRAIDANSTARK
    Dec 7, 2021
    7
    Глупая игра на сотни вечерков, сюжет и характер недораскрыты. Ещё и самая лучшая игра за всю историю. Да пошли вы
  78. Sexa
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    El juego es muy extenso y cuenta con niveles y gráficos muy buenos, el mejor juego
  79. HylianBran12
    Jun 11, 2020
    7
    The year is 2020, and yes, "Ocarina of Time" is not the best game ever made. With visuals well below the standards of it's own time, many dated mechanics, often overly obtuse progression, awkwardly written dialogue, pacing issues, etc, etc, ETC. I can go on with the many poorer aspects of the game. Looking at it 20+ years later, the issues with the game are far more noticeable. Even withThe year is 2020, and yes, "Ocarina of Time" is not the best game ever made. With visuals well below the standards of it's own time, many dated mechanics, often overly obtuse progression, awkwardly written dialogue, pacing issues, etc, etc, ETC. I can go on with the many poorer aspects of the game. Looking at it 20+ years later, the issues with the game are far more noticeable. Even with all of that though, the great dungeon design (particularly in the adult half), an amazing soundtrack, effective story, engaging atmosphere, some fun side activities, and much more allow this one to still stand tall as a fun but very flawed game, and one that every gamer absolutely NEEDS to play for its undeniable impact alone. This one is still a keeper.… Expand
  80. Benjones1234
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    Just a masterpiece in gaming a pleasure to play hands down. A must play for anyone!
  81. DruiidR
    May 6, 2020
    10
    It might not have the best graphics or biggest map, but ocarina is overflowing with creative ideas, unique characters and style. This game is not just fun or a good timevkiller like a lot of modern AAA games, it is clever, deep, interesting, imaginative and magical. If you never played this game you should give it a go right now.
  82. cofjunior
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Todo apreciador de jogos deve jogar essa obra prima. Jogo fantástico em todos os aspectos.
  83. sex69
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    It's fun, but this game. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a game that has had a huge impact on human history. Thousands of children have grown up playing this game, and millions of people are still making games from this game's ideas. Like the father of the gaming world.
  84. Kris9308
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    This is the only game that you can play over and over and never get tired of it.
  85. Gbap
    Feb 28, 2021
    10
    This game is incredible, is the best game in history. Tloz is delicious. just incredible
  86. Inuyasha1
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    인류 역사상 세계최고의 게임 1위.. ㄷㄷ 무너지지 않는 불멸의 메타스코어 역대 평점 1위 기록. 젤다의적은 젤다 뿐이라는걸 실감 시켜준 게임. 오로지 젤다 야숨을 능가하는 게임은 지구상에 젤다 시오뿐..
  87. LAOCGT
    Sep 17, 2020
    10
    The beat game ever released. Can get tired of playing it. Even playing after 20 years of its release is still awesome
  88. Urukay
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    Ocarina of Time is the best game I have ever played and winner of the game awards in 1998. The reason that I am doing this paragraph. The best game in the world (I am not joking) there is a site called metacritic, in this site games are voting and the voters are gamers and game companies. Ocarina of time is the winner of this voting. It's like Nintendo did a wonderful job on this game.Ocarina of Time is the best game I have ever played and winner of the game awards in 1998. The reason that I am doing this paragraph. The best game in the world (I am not joking) there is a site called metacritic, in this site games are voting and the voters are gamers and game companies. Ocarina of time is the winner of this voting. It's like Nintendo did a wonderful job on this game.

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

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

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

    And the open world there are so many places that you can interact with people in the open world.You can ride a horse or you can join in the slingshot throwing competition or you can explore. You can make any of these situations.What ever you do you will be rewarded in any way.    … Expand
  89. JakubTyszko
    Feb 14, 2021
    5
    Game mostly for children. I wouldn't categorize it at same category as adult games. Graphics are very childish.
  90. Jabarson
    Feb 2, 2021
    4
    esse jogo é a definição de super-estimado, primeiramente, quero dizer que eu não sou nenhum arrombado que pinta jogos com gráficos ruins ou antigos como ruins automaticamente, e também que eu tenho uma conexão nostálgica com esse jogo e com zelda, tanto que zelda majora's mask é um dos meus jogos favoritos, e ocarina of time foi um dos primeiros jogos que joguei e zerei.

    Mas jogando    esse jogo é a definição de super-estimado, primeiramente, quero dizer que eu não sou nenhum arrombado que pinta jogos com gráficos ruins ou antigos como ruins automaticamente, e também que eu tenho uma conexão nostálgica com esse jogo e com zelda, tanto que zelda majora's mask é um dos meus jogos favoritos, e ocarina of time foi um dos primeiros jogos que joguei e zerei.

    Mas jogando agora ocarina of time simplesmente não envelheceu bem nem em gráficos nem em quase nenhuma outra questão, o level design das dungeons é horrível, confusas e frustrantes, meu exemplo favorito é no poço onde quem tava construindo a dungeon teve um derrame cerebral, e resolveu que o poço estaria recheado de buracos invisíveis no chão que te levam pro mesmo lugar com nada de interessante pra fazer lá além de levar um seculo pra sair de lá, E ACREDITE, VOCÊ VAI CAIR NESSE BURACO MUITAS VEZES, mesmo com lens of truth, que revela onde esses buracos estão escondidos, você não vão estar com a lupa ativada o tempo todo, até porque ela gasta magia, e ainda vai cair muito nessa porra, não é divertido ou desafiador, é simplesmente entediante, e o jogo está cheio de coisas como essa.

    além disso, o mundo em si é vazio, com poucas coisas para se fazer, literalmente a primeira coisa que você vê quando sai da floresta é um campo enorme e vazio sem praticamente nenhum uso, e é lento e entediante passar por ele.

    a história é média, é incrível como as pessoas pintam ela como se fosse algo incrível, mas no geral ela lenta e entediante, e sim, é legal ver o futuro das pessoas que você conheceu no passado, mas isso não sustenta a história, que na maioria do tempo é só uma desculpa pro jogo existir

    aliás, lento e entediante, isso é o que define esse jogo pra mim, é simplesmente chato, sinceramente, eu não estaria tão puto com ele se não fosse por tudo mundo colocar esse jogo em um pedestal, e pelo contrário, majora's mask é um exemplo de como fazer um bom zelda.

    o mundo é vivo e cheio de coisas, principalmente clock town, e todos os habitantes tem seu próprio ciclo de dia e noite, tem rotinas, e suas próprias vidas, o que é impressionante até pra um jogo atual, a história a de oot, a mecânica de 3 dias é genial, pois sempre te mantém alerta e dá ainda mais vida ao mundo, as dungeons, são em gerais mais criativas, mesmo que tenha seus momentos ruins, e a história dos personagens te deixa intrigado e motivado a acabar elas, e o principal, o fluxo do jogo é mil vezes melhor que o de oot, enquanto oot parece se arrastar com tantas dungeons, majora's mask tem apenas 4 dungeons, e isso é bom pra mim, até porque ele tem quase o mesmo tempo do oot, ele não parece se arrastar e tudo corre muito mais suavemente, é melhor amarrado, e sim isso do nada virou uma análise de outro jogo, foda-se.

    em geral, eu ainda não consigo acreditar que oot é tão superestimado e muitas vezes considerado melhor que majora's, então eu criei uma conta no metacritic só pra expressar minha raiva, obrigado.    … Expand
  91. Monksman15
    Mar 30, 2021
    9
    The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time is an excellent Zelda game and a revolutionary title in the history of this medium. Just about every praise people have given this game since its debut in 1998 is well deserved. It has well designed dungeons, memorable music, a grand sense of adventure. However, this game is not perfect. It was made in an era before right-stick camera control was aThe Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time is an excellent Zelda game and a revolutionary title in the history of this medium. Just about every praise people have given this game since its debut in 1998 is well deserved. It has well designed dungeons, memorable music, a grand sense of adventure. However, this game is not perfect. It was made in an era before right-stick camera control was a thing, and as such, if you are accustomed to newer games, it may be a bit clunky for you. Moreover, while the world is truly vast and wide-open, the central field area where you will be doing most of your travelling is unfortunately not very interesting. It has atmosphere, but there's almost nothing to do. The game also lacks a certain amount of character and personality that future Zelda games have like Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword. That being said, this is still a game worth playing. It is very well designed and immensely satisfying by the end. Please play this game if you haven't.… Expand
  92. Not_DCX
    Feb 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 10/10 A MUST PLAY GAME
    this game has changed my life. it's the best game i played.
    if you don't like it then that's because of the water temple    … Expand
  93. emmcmanus
    Feb 26, 2021
    10
    amazing game with an amazing story. I really cant explain how much I love this game but I wish I could go back in time and play it for the first time again.
  94. cezarj59
    Feb 28, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um jogo nostalgico, com uma jogabilidade incrivel, aquele jogo que vc vira a noite jogando.… Expand
  95. TonyCarbine
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    Don’t just love it becuase it is the first 3D Legend Of Zelda, Love it becuase it sets the standard of a true Role Playing Game. From It’s timeless soundtrack to it’s innovative mechanics, to it’s great story and fun gameplay, it is very replayable and really did deserve the 3DS remaster. I have an origional cartrige (origional fire temple theme and all) and played it on N64 my whole life.Don’t just love it becuase it is the first 3D Legend Of Zelda, Love it becuase it sets the standard of a true Role Playing Game. From It’s timeless soundtrack to it’s innovative mechanics, to it’s great story and fun gameplay, it is very replayable and really did deserve the 3DS remaster. I have an origional cartrige (origional fire temple theme and all) and played it on N64 my whole life. Now, I play and enjoy many games regardless of popularity, genre, or age. I make a point to not have a singular favorite game, but if I did, this would most likely be it. And I am even saying that in a world with Ray Tracing capable graphics cards and high-end technology. Maybe I am crazy, but this is a true RPG worthy of your time.… Expand
  96. Bohemoth
    Mar 14, 2021
    10
    Best Game Ever!

    Nothing like it, and I very much doubt there ever will be!
  97. wingZero21
    Mar 14, 2021
    10
    One of the best games of all time it cannot be denied. The game was one of the first games to transition across to 3D and was the first Zelda 3D title.

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

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

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

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

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

    All in all, there is very little to complain about with the game. Another great Nintendo game!    … Expand
  98. Mathias17
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    When it comes to games that transcend generations, this video game is perhaps one of the clearest possible examples. A 1998 game that to this day is valued as the best video game in history. Why?. Starting with the story, this is a game with a more than incredible Story and that captured the attention of the players from the first moment. Another strong point is its soundtrack, it hasWhen it comes to games that transcend generations, this video game is perhaps one of the clearest possible examples. A 1998 game that to this day is valued as the best video game in history. Why?. Starting with the story, this is a game with a more than incredible Story and that captured the attention of the players from the first moment. Another strong point is its soundtrack, it has emblematic songs that accompany the game in a very good way. Another factor to consider is the graphics, since they have aged quite well as well as the game mechanics. Mechanics that until today (2021) have been used in different games of the saga and also in other incredible games like Dark Souls. I recommend this Zelda to anyone who has not given the opportunity to try it, games with the level of greatness and nostalgia like this are very few.… Expand
  99. Disasttri
    Mar 22, 2021
    10
    TItled "Most influential game ever", and for good reason. This game's soundtrack is amazing, the world is beautiful and interesting, the bosses are (apart from Morpha and Dodongo) challenging, the mechanics are innovative, the dungeons have great puzzles and themes, and it made the Zelda formula to the best it can get. Even though there are slight annoyances for me, like the reward forTItled "Most influential game ever", and for good reason. This game's soundtrack is amazing, the world is beautiful and interesting, the bosses are (apart from Morpha and Dodongo) challenging, the mechanics are innovative, the dungeons have great puzzles and themes, and it made the Zelda formula to the best it can get. Even though there are slight annoyances for me, like the reward for killing all the Skulltulas being just a golden rupee, the text speed being obnoxiously slow, and there not being much content apart from the main quest, this is a masterpiece everyone should play.… Expand
  100. Danzig77
    Mar 23, 2021
    10
    Simply the best game ever, awesome tragic story, unbelievable gameplay, introduces many aspects that games today use like the Z-targeting, you love all the characters, the game is mystic for a game made in 1998 its just perfect. You definitely cant skip playing this game
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Awards & Rankings

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#1 Best N64 Game of 1998
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#1 Most Discussed N64 Game of 1998
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#1 Most Shared N64 Game of 1998

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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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