The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

 Nintendo 64
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  1. Ratjunful
    Mar 24, 2021
    10
    This game is absolutely magic. If you played the game, I'm sure you understand what I mean.
  2. PapaShronk
    Mar 25, 2021
    10
    first of all i have no nostalgic connection to this game other than gerudo valley theme being in smash. i just beat the game and no wonder its the highest ratted game ever. its not the best 3d zelda game but it was the first one and set in stone the zelda formula. 9.8 out of 10
  3. Eikyy
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    the best game of all time, just amzing on all senses, history, songs, gameplay.
  4. Kamerdeep1
    Apr 10, 2021
    10
    This must be best game out ever in my life. I am going to be 35 in May. Puzzles are cool and hard. Story line is cool. Other reason like this game get all items to use. Music good. If Someone ask if should went buy this game say yes.
  5. almadrigal
    Apr 11, 2021
    10
    Very Good. Best game of All time. The areas to explore in this game are quite fascinating. Multiple Dungeons and the world feels like it’s lived in. 10/10 OMG Nintendo.
  6. NavcraftYT
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    Un buen juego aunque breath of the wild parezca mejor es un juego muy nostálgico y nos brindó lo más genial en su tiempo yo no lo jugué cuando salió porque yo no nací en esos tiempos pero e probado y disfrutado de este juegazo en emulador y espero una versión mejor que en la 3ds que de seguro la compro
  7. Demonio10
    May 21, 2021
    10
    El que le da 0 es porque no lo ha jugado nunca, uno de los mejores juegos de toda la historia.. hasta que le supero su hermano mayor breath of the wild.
  8. Savitar21007
    May 3, 2021
    10
    The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time is a phenomenal title that used the limited technology of the Nintendo 64 to make possibly the most successful and well-known game ever. It's combat system, z-targeting, and world are some of the best you'll see in any game.
  9. bananabrainok
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    Greatest game of all time.

    Ahead of its time.. Influenced so many games that came after it.
  10. Patedus
    Mar 16, 2022
    9
    Most people say this is the best game of all time, it's certainly not my favorite game but I wouldn't disagree.
  11. AbradaKadabra
    Jun 14, 2021
    5
    Как, блять, можно было оценить это ископаемое выше таких шедевров сюжета и геймплея как: Ведьмак 3, Horizon zero dawn,Uncharted 4,(Minecraft?) и т.дВедьмак аж на 2 странице, притом его опережают какие-то старые и почти всеми забытые археологические экземплярыКак, блять, можно было оценить это ископаемое выше таких шедевров сюжета и геймплея как: Ведьмак 3, Horizon zero dawn,Uncharted 4,(Minecraft?) и т.дВедьмак аж на 2 странице, притом его опережают какие-то старые и почти всеми забытые археологические экземпляры
  12. Mutlaq
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Good Game best game forever I am like it because more ideaes and its very very very legend game
  13. andres_disez
    Nov 11, 2021
    7
    Si bien el juego fue extremadamente importante para la industria e historicamente merezca mas nota, actualmente considero que le falta para ser perfecto. Los secretos de la pradera de Hyrule son bastante aleatorios y poco intuitivos (con agujeros al lado de arboles random) y el control de apuntado bastante tedioso. Recomiendo que si se quiere jugar se use el remake de 3ds, que mejora elSi bien el juego fue extremadamente importante para la industria e historicamente merezca mas nota, actualmente considero que le falta para ser perfecto. Los secretos de la pradera de Hyrule son bastante aleatorios y poco intuitivos (con agujeros al lado de arboles random) y el control de apuntado bastante tedioso. Recomiendo que si se quiere jugar se use el remake de 3ds, que mejora el apartado gráfico, el apuntado es mejor, tiene ciertas ayudas como las canciones de la ocarina a tu disposición mientras tocas, y lo mas importante de todo: las botas son objeto de acceso rapido y no hay que entrar en el menu para cambiarlas (templo del agua, sí, te miro a ti)
    igualmente no podia poner menos nota porque invento una gran cantidad de cosas que aun hoy en dia se usan en videojuegos en entornos 3d    … Expand
  14. Mooprs
    Dec 4, 2021
    5
    Maybe I have seen too much praise for this game but I found myself disappointed and bored senseless. BOTW is the first Zelda game I have played and TP was the last one I beat, which I quite liked. This game just doesn't stand out and there is little good I can say about it. It has good music, the story is okay, decent characters and atmosphere. Obviously this game is an achievement forMaybe I have seen too much praise for this game but I found myself disappointed and bored senseless. BOTW is the first Zelda game I have played and TP was the last one I beat, which I quite liked. This game just doesn't stand out and there is little good I can say about it. It has good music, the story is okay, decent characters and atmosphere. Obviously this game is an achievement for it's time but that's really all that is. A trophy or a success that would have inevitably been earned by a different game if it weren't for this one. That's about all I liked. It's so sad that a lot of games have to live in the shadow of this and cannot compete for the greatest. This game is not timeless and not a masterpiece. The controls and gameplay are clunky, useless and obnoxious companion "Navi", unsatisfying puzzles/dungeons, really poor progression solutions, boring and empty map, very poor graphics... By poor progression I am referring to the pure randomness to the game. Use that one item you certainly obtained as young link from bombing that one specific rock in that area you only visited once. When you didn't have access to bombs. This game is impossible to beat without Youtube guides. "Bad graphics criticism for a 1998 game". True this is not a highly valid criticism. However, there are other games with graphics that aren't necessarily better but much easier on my eyes. Half-Life 1 and FFVII. They do not try too hard just to fall flat on their face but rather have interesting visuals, atmosphere, and world building. Both of these came out before OOT. That's about it. I hope you enjoyed my very needed review. Maybe I'm biased. Maybe I played the game wrong. This is how I will always feel regardless. Please stop trying too hard to be a critic and giving this game titles it doesn't deserve.… Expand
  15. xxx00mlf
    Dec 13, 2021
    4
    The game is good for 1998 graphics and sound effects but music and soundtrack is iconic and so good and about the story is just fine and normal but story is so simple and not good and about difficulty in the game is so easy you fight with enemies and bosses they are so easy to be defeated but about puzzles puzzles are so hard and you have no clue what to do I hate dungeon's puzzlesThe game is good for 1998 graphics and sound effects but music and soundtrack is iconic and so good and about the story is just fine and normal but story is so simple and not good and about difficulty in the game is so easy you fight with enemies and bosses they are so easy to be defeated but about puzzles puzzles are so hard and you have no clue what to do I hate dungeon's puzzles dungeons are good but they have too many puzzles and very hard puzzles without walkthrough in YouTube i couldn't finish the game… Expand
  16. Disaster_1991
    Feb 22, 2022
    5
    I can't understand why I loved this game as a kid. Maybe because we didn't had much. The story is lame, gameplay is meh and replay value isn't there...
  17. DarkwingSchmuck
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Still one of the very best Zelda titles to this day, Ocarina of Time brought the franchise into 3D in glorious fashion. While it uses the tried-and-true blueprint established by its masterful predecessor, A Link to the Past, it reinvents combat in a satisfying way and utilizes its addition dimension to great effect.
  18. Spleenicus
    Mar 16, 2022
    6
    To anyone living in the 90's: this game is a 10/10 masterpiece and you need to play it right now!

    To people living in 2022: This game, like Half-Life and Halo, are great games, but have, since their release, begun to show their age. The rapid improvement of the medium means that everything from aesthetics like sound quality and controls to game content itself has been exponentially    To anyone living in the 90's: this game is a 10/10 masterpiece and you need to play it right now!

    To people living in 2022: This game, like Half-Life and Halo, are great games, but have, since their release, begun to show their age. The rapid improvement of the medium means that everything from aesthetics like sound quality and controls to game content itself has been exponentially scaled in the past 20 years, and though Ocarina of Time is a masterpiece for its time and still is a showcase of excellent game design, its age makes it difficult to place among the greats of the current generation without admitting to some level of nostalgia blindness. Tl;dr if you love zelda games, this is one of the best, and worth your time despite its age.    … Expand
  19. DarthRevan4
    Mar 25, 2022
    9
    The only reason it's not a 10 is that certain elements have aged, which you'd expect for a 24-year-old game. One of the most important games in the history of games.
  20. Apovo
    Mar 30, 2022
    1
    Hra si nezaslouží být v top nejlepší je nudná a specializovaná na konzoli Nintendo
  21. MetalLiquido
    May 4, 2022
    10
    Marcou minha infância, e realmente é um dos melhores jogos de todos os tempos!
  22. GDsReviews
    May 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ocarina of Time launched the Zelda series into 3D and set a bar for video game excellence that has stood the test of time to this day. This game is the video game equivalent of The Godfather movie it is that excellent and brilliant. Like The Godfather, it did not just make waves, it made a tsunami still being felt today.

    When I booted it up and saw the title screen for the first time, I realized immediately that Ocarina of Time would be absolutely historic before I even started playing it. When I started playing it, the game completely blew me away with its excellence, and kept topping itself over and over again all the way to the end. After beating it for the first time, the feeling I had at that moment was to replay the whole game from start to finish all over again. The key to this game’s greatness and timelessness is its story. It is so solid, that most movies have worse plots than this game. The plot of Ocarina of Time was clearly intended for it to be the keystone game of the Zelda series for everything that came before and after it, well before Nintendo came out the official Zelda timeline. When Nintendo came out with the official timeline, Ocarina of Time was placed as the keystone game of the series in it.

    The rest of the game is just as solid as the story. The soundtrack is an all-time great, The villain in Ganondorf is extremely intelligent akin to a real life dictator, despite being mostly third person felt first person in immersion, and has easily some of the most powerful women warriors and leaders in all of fiction; topped off by a princess in Zelda that disguises herself as a reclusive warrior boy called Sheik for 7 years, and is never a damsel in distress. As I have grown over the years, it is that latter I have the greatest respect for in this game because it is still extremely rare. While Zelda/Sheik is the most notable woman warrior and leader in Ocarina of Time, there are many other powerful woman warriors and leaders in this game as well. Princess Zelda literally gets trained to be a warrior by her caretaker in a warrior woman in Impa. There is also a strong willed but bratty Zora princess and sage in Ruto, your forest friend and later sage in Saria, and a tribe that consists of nothing but powerful women warrior of color in the Gerudo. One of them in Nabooru gains the courage to defy her evil leaders in Kome, Kotake, and Ganondorf, and pays the price for it only to be revealed as a sage.

    This Gerudo tribe portion is by far the weakest point in Ocarina of Time. I have massive respect for the Gerudo tribe being powerful women of color, but the way you defeat them I recoiled in racist disgust. You have to stun them by taking pot shots with arrows, and it was exacerbated by Link being white, blond, and blue eyed. Despite this cringing way of winning over the Gerudo, the game still shows extremely powerfully how their own leaders in Kome, Kotake, and Ganondorf abandoned and betrayed them, with Nabooru proving to be the only Gerudo Leader with a moral compass to care and believe in her own people. This racial factor also led me to conclude that Princess Zelda is only member of the Hyrulian Royal Family with a moral compass because she is the only one not imperiously detached from the rest of the kingdom, and saw it all as Sheik. (An extremely rare occasion where the material redeemed itself by the masterful and perfect execution of the story around the Geurdo Tribe, Nabooru, Kome, Kotake, and Ganondorf.)

    As for Ganondorf abandoning and betraying his own people, you can just see him lose all shreds of his remaining morality as the story progresses. He wanted to better his fellow Gerudo when seizing the royal throne, but in that timeless phrase “power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely,” he unleashes a seven-year long reign of terror. By the end of the game, he becomes an isolated out of control dictator seeking more and more power in a complete loss of morality, and completely abandons his own tribe. Ganondorf in Ocarina of Time reminds me vividly of real-life dictator Idi Amin of Uganda. They both seized power in a similar way in a coup, and unleashed a reign of terror and destruction of similar length that ended with them being forcefully removed. (Ganondorf 7 years and Idi Amin 8 years)

    Despite its racial flaws, Ocarina of Time remains a masterpiece of a game that has and will be remembered for decades to come as one of the greatest games of all time. You simply will not see all of video gaming, never mind Nintendo and Zelda until you play Ocarina of Time.    … Expand
  23. Controversial27
    Sep 8, 2022
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is clearly overrated. And I can see why, most people look at this game as a part of their childhood, and yes, for most, it was. But when you look at it from a quality standpoint, it's not that great. For one, it's ugly, even for the time. The environments and bland and usually boring. The controls also suffer from being terrible. Most of the dungeons are tedious and boring, with the Water Temple being the worst. The only thing I really enjoy about this game is the time travel mechanic, but it felt to much like A Link To The Past, the greatest Legend Of Zelda game. I always come back to this game after a while to see if my opinion has changed, but it never seems too. Some times it pains me to see how blind people are when it comes to games like this and the N64 its self. But I guess you can't change opinions that have been set in stone.… Expand
  24. matheusouza
    Nov 6, 2022
    1
    Eu odiei o jogo, achei horrível não tive uma experiência positiva, os gráficos são horríveis
  25. camoz
    Nov 19, 2022
    5
    Shockingly overrated. This game is impressive in that it took the series into 3D. That is where the positives end. Otherwise it is the standard Zelda affair. Nothing of particular note. Not only that the visuals age horribly (as most n64 games do) I would never recommend this to anyone besides a diehard Zelda/N64 fan.
  26. Pokemandeluxe
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    the people rating this game a 0 will absolutely hate any game that isnt a fortnite
  27. aceganer
    Feb 28, 2023
    3
    The sword in the logo is cool, the game has old graphics do not recommend, if not for the sword would have given it a 0.
  28. Puggoh
    Mar 15, 2023
    3
    The critically acclaimed video game from the 90s. Loved by many. Made childhoods. Too bad the game is the worst Zelda game, other than Zelda 2. Zelda is my second favorite game series, other than hollow knight. I can see the importance of this game, as it was the first 3d Zelda, but nowadays, there are just so many better Zelda games. If you want to play it, play the 3ds remake. Or justThe critically acclaimed video game from the 90s. Loved by many. Made childhoods. Too bad the game is the worst Zelda game, other than Zelda 2. Zelda is my second favorite game series, other than hollow knight. I can see the importance of this game, as it was the first 3d Zelda, but nowadays, there are just so many better Zelda games. If you want to play it, play the 3ds remake. Or just play Twilight Princess or Windwaker.… Expand
  29. 1barney
    Apr 24, 2023
    10
    masterpiece, the mecanics can be seen on modern games, this is revolutionary for the game industry.
  30. JosePorta
    Jun 3, 2023
    6
    El trabajo del crítico es sencillo en más de un sentido. Arriesgamos muy poco, y sin embargo usufructuamos de una posición situada por encima de quienes someten su trabajo y su persona a nuestro juicio. Prosperamos gracias a nuestras críticas negativas, que resultan divertidas cuando se las escribe y cuando se las lee.
    Pero la cruda verdad que los críticos debemos enfrentar es que, en    El trabajo del crítico es sencillo en más de un sentido. Arriesgamos muy poco, y sin embargo usufructuamos de una posición situada por encima de quienes someten su trabajo y su persona a nuestro juicio. Prosperamos gracias a nuestras críticas negativas, que resultan divertidas cuando se las escribe y cuando se las lee.
    Pero la cruda verdad que los críticos debemos enfrentar es que, en términos generales, la producción de basura promedio es más valiosa que lo que nuestros artículos pretenden señalar. Sin embargo, a veces el crítico realmente arriesga algo, y eso sucede en nombre y en defensa de algo nuevo.
    Anoche experimenté algo nuevo, una comida extraordinaria hecha por alguien único e inesperado. Decir que ese plato y su cocinero pusieron a prueba mis preconceptos equivaldría a incurrir en una subestimación grosera, cuando lo cierto es que ambos lograron conmover lo más profundo de mi ser.
    Antes de este suceso, nunca escondí mi desdén por el lema del Chef Gusteau: “cualquiera puede cocinar”. Pero, me doy cuenta, recién ahora comprendo sus palabras. No cualquiera puede convertirse en un gran artista, pero un gran artista sí puede provenir de cualquier lugar.    … Expand
  31. RefinedInsights
    Jul 30, 2023
    10
    The Unparalleled Classic: A Review of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
    Can there be such a thing as absolute perfection? If there is, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time epitomizes it in the gaming world. Released in 1998, this game set the bar impossibly high, forever transforming our perceptions of what games could be. This monumental achievement transitioned us from the    The Unparalleled Classic: A Review of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
    Can there be such a thing as absolute perfection? If there is, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time epitomizes it in the gaming world. Released in 1998, this game set the bar impossibly high, forever transforming our perceptions of what games could be. This monumental achievement transitioned us from the conventional 2D animations to a universe where games not only paralleled our world but transcended it.

    The plot is the heart and soul of Ocarina of Time. Its storyline is a zenith in the Zelda franchise that, even in 2023, remains unsurpassed. Apologies to Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom devotees, but Ocarina of Time simply plays in a league of its own.

    The game weaves a narrative that is as simple as it is complex, gracefully juggling themes rooted in Shinto, restoration of natural order, the inexorable passage of time, and the bitter necessities of premature adulthood. It tells a profound coming-of-age tale of a young boy thrust into adulthood to combat an evil only conquerable by an adult. This saga outshines any other coming-of-age story in existence.

    Ocarina of Time also stands as an exceptional example of 'showing' rather than 'telling'. In contrast to the contemporary norm of feeding audiences beliefs, this game brilliantly showcases scenarios that allow players to formulate their own understanding. It’s a testament to the game’s integrity, a quality significantly lacking in many contemporary games and movies. Ocarina of Time upholds integrity in its purest form, a trait that adds to the game's unique allure.

    The auditory experience of the game is nothing short of magical. Each soundtrack is a masterpiece, acting as the perfect companion to the narrative, painting an immersive atmosphere that bridges the divide between imagination and reality. From the enchanting melody of the Kokiri Forest, the haunting echoes of the Shadow Temple, to the inspiring tunes of Hyrule Field, the music score brings each scene alive with an intensity that is simply extraordinary.

    To say that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is legendary would be an understatement. For decades since its release, no game, even within its own franchise, has been able to replicate the magic that Ocarina of Time so effortlessly captured. It's a lightning-in-a-bottle phenomenon that holds a unique, untouchable position in gaming history.

    I can't urge you enough to play this game if you haven't yet. It's more than just an entertaining pastime; it's a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that transcends the traditional boundaries of video gaming. Gift it to someone, or better still, play it with your children. Words, even as glowing as these, do scant justice to the magnificence of Ocarina of Time. It truly is a game that must be experienced to be appreciated.    … Expand
  32. CouldBeYourName
    Jul 1, 2023
    10
    Probably one of the best games to ever come out.
    The world, story, gameplay, dungeons, puzzles.. just insanely well done.
    They really were ahead of their time.
  33. Jonnybravo222
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    An amazing classic game. One of my personal all time favorite games. This game was the foundation for many Zelda games to come in the future until the formula was change by breath of the wild. Still a highly recommended game till this day and will forever be one of the greats in gaming history.
  34. Robert8
    Jun 28, 2023
    6
    The game is Good but I dont see it as one of if not the best game of all time the gamplay lacks but the tracks are all bangers I cant dissagree with the music that is the best part of the game hyrule Field is empty it was not really a fun time the story is good but when I play the game I dont enjoy playing the combat is oițdated dont forget about the water temple and jabu jabu belly uh isThe game is Good but I dont see it as one of if not the best game of all time the gamplay lacks but the tracks are all bangers I cant dissagree with the music that is the best part of the game hyrule Field is empty it was not really a fun time the story is good but when I play the game I dont enjoy playing the combat is oițdated dont forget about the water temple and jabu jabu belly uh is a good game and if you are a zelda fan wich I am why not its ok… Expand
  35. Satori_rogue
    Aug 2, 2023
    10
    Best game of all history. Realistic, memorable characters, the best OST I’ve listened to of all videogames I’ve played in my life. Storytelling is fantastic, credible and well put. The creation of atmosphere is something that only MM could improve. Simply put: a masterpiece. Totk falls short in every point given on this review. I hope new Zelda games use less of a fortnite formula and getBest game of all history. Realistic, memorable characters, the best OST I’ve listened to of all videogames I’ve played in my life. Storytelling is fantastic, credible and well put. The creation of atmosphere is something that only MM could improve. Simply put: a masterpiece. Totk falls short in every point given on this review. I hope new Zelda games use less of a fortnite formula and get back to the essence of the saga.… Expand
  36. Klebin_Sabetudo
    Jul 9, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. POR QUE EU QUERO SINTO MUITO MUITO MESMO MAS A NINTENDO NÃO MERECE ADEUS ZELDA...… Expand
  37. habiler
    Jul 14, 2023
    0
    Zelda Ocarina of Time, despite its revered status, left me thoroughly unimpressed. The game's slow pacing and lack of variety made it a tedious experience. The convoluted storyline failed to engage me, and I struggled to understand the widespread adoration for this title. Regrettably, I must assign it a disappointing rating of 0 out of 10.
  38. Zelton
    Jul 21, 2023
    7
    OoT is a good game. No one in their right mind would say it isn’t. But to give it a 99 is steep. The game is fun and the story is great, but I think clouded by nostalgia. I understand that it was revolutionary for its time, but it isn’t it’s time anymore. The fact that it still is enjoyable 30 years later is an achievement, but I think this game is heavily overrated looking back at it inOoT is a good game. No one in their right mind would say it isn’t. But to give it a 99 is steep. The game is fun and the story is great, but I think clouded by nostalgia. I understand that it was revolutionary for its time, but it isn’t it’s time anymore. The fact that it still is enjoyable 30 years later is an achievement, but I think this game is heavily overrated looking back at it in 2023. This doesn’t mean I don’t like the game though, I especially enjoyed the adult link portion of the game. But I don’t understand how majora’s mask is rated lower, it is so much more fun and the mechanics are better in my opinion.
    I still give OoT a 7.5/10    … Expand
  39. Razerpad2
    Jul 25, 2023
    1
    Overrated and not very good honestly its 99 cause of nostalgic and nothing else just some Zelda crybaby's who think that their games is handmade by the gods.
  40. Sinabuns
    Aug 12, 2023
    5
    Game is so old, I can barely remember it. I'll give it a 5 though, cause I'm sure it was fun back then.
  41. godZEUS
    Aug 13, 2023
    0
    leş oyun daha kötüsünü görmedim bu oyuna iyi diyen dede olmuştur rdr2 victim 99 puan diyo bide resident evil 4 orijinal oyunundaki tek zombi>zelda ez
  42. PedroLamar
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece completa, simplesmente o melhor jogo já produzido, pode se passar decadas mas continua sempre divertido e é como se fosse a primeira vez
  43. nubigye
    Aug 31, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm gonna be honest, I played the game having never played it before just recently, completed it to the max, and was fairly disappointed in the game, and the sole reason being the reviews most people here are just hyper nostalgic about a game they used to love and while yes the game has interesting mechanics and good dungeons designs it just didnt grip me because of the graphics and controlls (I know very old game) but not just that, the movement felt slow at times and combat unsatisfying, some parts just seem very underwhelming like the difficulty and puzzles which were way to easy in the game, I would of rated it higher but the build up and anticipation from all I have heard about made me crash hard.… Expand
  44. BenH.
    Oct 9, 2004
    10
    Funny.. all the votes seem to be either 10 or 0... 10 being the people who have tried the game. the 0's coming from the people who have either not really tried to play it... have no patience, or in my own opinion... are all mindless dribbling retards and the sort of game they enjoy is mindless spinnning and jumping with no point at all.. in other words crash bandicoot. I hope one day Funny.. all the votes seem to be either 10 or 0... 10 being the people who have tried the game. the 0's coming from the people who have either not really tried to play it... have no patience, or in my own opinion... are all mindless dribbling retards and the sort of game they enjoy is mindless spinnning and jumping with no point at all.. in other words crash bandicoot. I hope one day they all are enlightened and realize what a true game is really made of.. Nintendo You are 5 times better at creating games then any of those other slip slop slap console game makers. PERFECTION!!… Expand
  45. Alex
    Feb 23, 2004
    10
    The sweetest experience you can get from a videogame. It is truly a game with character, spirit - it draws you in it and does not lets down nowhere. I still play it on the classic N64 and suprises me each time! Maybe its bigest achievement is that generates to you unexpected feelings while other videogames-the most-extort it to you. What to say!! Zelda OoT is top notch in every aspect.
  46. TJWaston
    Feb 3, 2004
    10
    This game is so well made with the best plot I have yet to see in any other game. By far the best game ever. If you have not played it jus try it. It is a masterpiece that pushed the limits of the Nintendo 64. No game comes close to the freedom and how unique this game is.
  47. RobertC.
    Mar 12, 2004
    10
    What else can I say...this truly is one of the greatest games of all time...if not THE greatest. It's an absolute masterpiece in each and every way. Nothing at that time was within light years of what this game brought to not only game, but ART in general. This game will probably remain the blueprint of ALL games to come.
  48. James
    Mar 19, 2004
    10
    Best game ever like john b sad i was sad when it ended but i have played it over and over, windwinder is not as good, no game is.
  49. CHIKENANCHIPS
    Aug 16, 2004
    10
    Easily the best game i have ever played in my life. it was the first game i played on my n64, and did not at all disappoint. babs go and bum ur final fantasy while i play this great piece of art.
  50. PaulO.
    Aug 3, 2004
    10
    A true classic. The controls are so smooth, they almost feel natural. Even in today's world of Grand Theft Auto-style city scapes, the world is large and engaging, and there are always new items to find and quests to complete. Every gamer owes it to themselve to play this at one point; It's a masterpiece of the video game world.
  51. LinkT.
    Aug 7, 2004
    10
    Absolutely stunning!!!
  52. CloudStrife
    Feb 17, 2005
    10
    I Think that James F. is much more boring from Zelda and since he says that the game brings nothing to the genre figure out what kind of games he plays. Warren B. says that is bad and too hard. If this is toot hard for you go and play Crash to have fun cause this is much more serious game. Xhet S. if you want to see hradcore go and buy a porno movie cause this game is just a mastepiece I Think that James F. is much more boring from Zelda and since he says that the game brings nothing to the genre figure out what kind of games he plays. Warren B. says that is bad and too hard. If this is toot hard for you go and play Crash to have fun cause this is much more serious game. Xhet S. if you want to see hradcore go and buy a porno movie cause this game is just a mastepiece and i think that you are the one who stinks amongs with your ORCS! Bob the game is not the worst creation but you are the worst player and you cannot be objctive to your rating. Finally Shlim N. you say is not that Good as they say. remember that is a game of 1998 and is much better from other games and if you compare Zelda with soccer games and stuff like that you are a moron!… Expand
  53. J.Hell
    Feb 5, 2005
    10
    The only reason this game (or any zelda game) might obtain some bad reviews is because it actually makes you think. Apparently some people have problems with that.
  54. YzarcY.
    Apr 2, 2005
    10
    This is the best game of the history. the best game of all. the best game i'have ever played. THE BEST!!
  55. JoseA.
    May 25, 2005
    10
    Zelda es el mejor juego de todos los tiempos digan lo que digan, es la aventura mejor contada con la magia mitologica que hace de esté un juego perfecto para los amantes de la epoca medieval. de lo unico que me arrepiento es de dejarselo a un amigo para luego no verlo mas, aunque se me pone los pelos de punta de la emocion al ver imagenes de este gran juego y lo mas que deseo es queZelda es el mejor juego de todos los tiempos digan lo que digan, es la aventura mejor contada con la magia mitologica que hace de esté un juego perfecto para los amantes de la epoca medieval. de lo unico que me arrepiento es de dejarselo a un amigo para luego no verlo mas, aunque se me pone los pelos de punta de la emocion al ver imagenes de este gran juego y lo mas que deseo es que el proximo este ya a la venta el segundo de gamecube THE WIND WAKER 2.… Expand
  56. YourMama
    Jun 29, 2005
    10
    This game was so awesome that it rocked my socks. I aM In LoVe with this gam3. it is my numb3r one favorite.
  57. Jordan
    Jun 7, 2005
    10
    Best game i have ever played! a classic.
  58. VjN.
    Nov 20, 2006
    10
    Simply the best thing that ever happend to gaming. Good on ya nintendo!
  59. LinkZ.
    Oct 14, 2006
    10
    This is the best game ever! It has a large world, great graphics, ( some ) hard puzzles and it brought, like all Zelda games, something new in the Zelda series and in the gaming world.
  60. BrianC.
    Oct 24, 2006
    10
    I first played this game when it originally came out, and frankly i was amazed, i was instantly hooked, the story and world is so immersive that you'll find yourself waking up and playing for what seems like only a few hours, only to find it's time to go to sleep again... just a few months ago i went out and bought an N64 and this game again, someone had mentioned it in I first played this game when it originally came out, and frankly i was amazed, i was instantly hooked, the story and world is so immersive that you'll find yourself waking up and playing for what seems like only a few hours, only to find it's time to go to sleep again... just a few months ago i went out and bought an N64 and this game again, someone had mentioned it in conversation, i started thinking about it, started craving it, it was like i was getting home sick or something... i have halflife 2, quake 4, doom 3, all the latest games on a computer with a x1900xt gfx card so they all look amazing, but it's all taken a back seat, i'm too busy reliving old memories to use it... god I'd forgotten how much I love this game.… Expand
  61. JasonB.
    Oct 30, 2006
    10
    A lot of people who have started playing games just around when Xbox came out say that anything made before the year 200 is crap. Just because they didn't have 360 graphics or that it's not as good as Halo 2. Even though Halo 2 is ridiculously addictive, it's not nearly as amazing as OoT. I even first finished this game after I beat Wind Waker, and since I know it came out A lot of people who have started playing games just around when Xbox came out say that anything made before the year 200 is crap. Just because they didn't have 360 graphics or that it's not as good as Halo 2. Even though Halo 2 is ridiculously addictive, it's not nearly as amazing as OoT. I even first finished this game after I beat Wind Waker, and since I know it came out in 1998, even I can say that for a great game that was released 8 years ago must have been something. I've played it a few times on my N64, but getting the Master Quest version for my Gamecube left me breathless. It is the Original Zelda, and the Best game ever. If you disagree with this, you either have not played it, think gameplay is worthless compared to graphics (which is bull), or you just have bad taste. This is not a matter of opinion, this is a fact: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is the single greatest game in the history of all gaming.… Expand
  62. xtreme
    Jul 11, 2006
    10
    i think those a-holes who give this game "0,1, or 3" have never played it and just hate it cuz it has better ratings than their fav. game.other just find too hard. but in my opinion and many others, this is, overall, the best game of its time.
  63. JakeJ.
    Jul 12, 2006
    10
    This games utterly beatiful,flawless and perfect in every way possible. Go to hell if you dont like this game. It's one of the only games with the might to match GTA and that's more modern. Twighlight princess is goin to murder every other game.
  64. MikeT.
    Jul 25, 2006
    10
    The mythos, the history, the adventure, the gameplay... what more can be said about the greatest game of all time?
  65. StefanieF.
    Sep 2, 2006
    10
    this is the best game ever and i want to marry zelda, nothing will ever beat this. this is the game you have to play, it just makes all the other zeldas look bad! i ust absolutely love it, it took me a long time to beat, which is a good thing. ahh i love the legend of zelda ocarina of time!
  66. ChrisD.
    Jan 1, 2007
    10
    A very remarkable game. Even today, I enjoy playing through it over and over, it is wonderfully designed and a great story, and the battles are also very satisfying. This game has so much that's right and so little wrong (anything wrong would be very nitpicking after playing it a number of times) and anyone who plays video game should have played this by now. If not, get the Wii and A very remarkable game. Even today, I enjoy playing through it over and over, it is wonderfully designed and a great story, and the battles are also very satisfying. This game has so much that's right and so little wrong (anything wrong would be very nitpicking after playing it a number of times) and anyone who plays video game should have played this by now. If not, get the Wii and buy it on the Shop channel. It is worth the $10.… Expand
  67. TomiV.
    Jan 3, 2007
    10
    Absolutely fantastic gaming experience. Still after these years it's my all time favourite.
  68. Wilheim
    Oct 3, 2007
    10
    Without any doubt this is the greatest game I've ever played. For six months my life revolved around this game- playing it, thinking about it, and quite literally dreaming about it. No game before or since has had such an impact on me. It greatly saddens me to think that in all probability, I will never play as good a game again. I'm not usually one to give a damn about online Without any doubt this is the greatest game I've ever played. For six months my life revolved around this game- playing it, thinking about it, and quite literally dreaming about it. No game before or since has had such an impact on me. It greatly saddens me to think that in all probability, I will never play as good a game again. I'm not usually one to give a damn about online voting but for ocarina of time I'm glad to make an exception. If you haven't played it yet- you lucky bastard.… Expand
  69. JordanKnight
    Jan 7, 2007
    10
    Brilliant game even nowadays in 2007, brilliant gameplay, huge array of items and weapons, mind puzzling temples that have you thinking 90% of the time and good combat, each boss has it's own weakspot instead of just slashing away and the storyline and characters add to the brilliantness. This is probably one of the best games in the Zelda series and definitley one of the best games Brilliant game even nowadays in 2007, brilliant gameplay, huge array of items and weapons, mind puzzling temples that have you thinking 90% of the time and good combat, each boss has it's own weakspot instead of just slashing away and the storyline and characters add to the brilliantness. This is probably one of the best games in the Zelda series and definitley one of the best games altogether, even standing up to the games of nowadays.… Expand
  70. CJO'Connell
    Feb 4, 2007
    10
    It holds such a place in my heart, just thinking about it brings joy to me and memories of when I was younger. To "Morgan" who posted before me, I couldn't relate more to the nostalgia brought on just because of The Legend Of Zelda:Ocarina Of Time. This game is absolutely incredible, beyond just sharp or clever, insanely good, gripping, awesome adventure and graphics, and extremely It holds such a place in my heart, just thinking about it brings joy to me and memories of when I was younger. To "Morgan" who posted before me, I couldn't relate more to the nostalgia brought on just because of The Legend Of Zelda:Ocarina Of Time. This game is absolutely incredible, beyond just sharp or clever, insanely good, gripping, awesome adventure and graphics, and extremely good gameplay and amazing game in itself. The quality cannot beaten, and it's storyline rocks. Link, in that magical forest, surrounding by astounding things he accomplishes in his quest to defeat Ganondorf(who turns into a massive overlord as Ganon in the final battle)and retrieve the Triforce. It just doesn't get any better than this. It just doesn't. And no matter how hard you try, like making some other game I'll love with graphics 10 times better, and even cooler gameplay, it won't matter. Because this game is the Nintendo 64 king, and the creators of this game should be incredibly proud of themselves for making this work of art.… Expand
  71. OnniH.
    Mar 7, 2007
    10
    My all-time favorite game. I couldn't sleep a single night peacefully before finishing this ultimate masterpiece.
  72. JuhaH.
    May 7, 2007
    10
    Simply the best game I've ever played. Anyone who hasn't yet played this masterpiece can't call him/herself a true gamer.
  73. GabrielW.
    Jun 6, 2007
    10
    This game is just amazing. Once I got on it I couldn't get off. That game is just so cool. It is the best game I ever played.
  74. BradyG.
    Sep 1, 2007
    10
    This game should be an essential play for all children, like all the books and movies you inevitably watched throughout your school years. A revolutionary masterpiece which reshaped the gaming landscape in numerous ways. The controls, the graphics, the gameplay in general, are all good, but its the chemistry of those elements combined that create a greater being.
  75. CMPutnam
    Oct 11, 2008
    10
    I recently purchased a Nintendo 64 for the sole purpose of playing this game ($15.00 whoo hoo) Having played and finished the game I was completely enamoured with it. I then went and purchased a rumble pack and played it from the beginning. Please note the game is much better with the rumble pack. I started playing it and could not get away from it. I literally spent seven hours playing I recently purchased a Nintendo 64 for the sole purpose of playing this game ($15.00 whoo hoo) Having played and finished the game I was completely enamoured with it. I then went and purchased a rumble pack and played it from the beginning. Please note the game is much better with the rumble pack. I started playing it and could not get away from it. I literally spent seven hours playing it and it felt like I was playing for and hour. I finally had to pry myself away from it because I had to get some sleep. Everything about this game is spot on flawless. Nothing is wasted, everything is there for a reason. The story is gripping, the graphics (for it's time) are top notch. It is the very definition of gaming excellence. Before I played Ocarina of Time, I recently played and finished Metal Gear Solid 4 for PS3. That game was like playing the greatest movie I've ever seen. Ocarina of Time is like playing a literary masterpiece.… Expand
  76. DavidA
    Feb 3, 2008
    10
    This game is the best game of all time. If you want an example set for how a game should be made you should look at OoT as an example. This game is flawless, and is a game that can be continuously played, and is something that i would not get bored out of. I remember playing this game at the age of 12 and i was amazed. Mario cannot compare to Link.
  77. ChadD.
    May 5, 2008
    10
    Although I played this game only once. It was the most satisfying feeling I've ever felt completing a game. The water temple served me a few dozen times though.
  78. Maslab
    Jul 19, 2008
    10
    If you can seriously mark this game down, you really need to reassess your standards. Start by cutting them in half.
  79. BrandonH
    Oct 12, 2009
    10
    This was the game that made me into a GAMER. I have never to this day played a game as much as I had played this. This game is ridiculously amazing, and to this day stands as the best game ever made.
  80. MarkA
    Dec 23, 2009
    10
    When this game first came out in 1998 I was 6 years old, and when I got this game for my birthday, I must have beaten the game at least 5 times by now. When I went back to play this game, it still felt just as magical that first day I played it. This is a game that everyone must play, or at least try to play it is that good, and people will still be alking about this game 10, 20, even 50 When this game first came out in 1998 I was 6 years old, and when I got this game for my birthday, I must have beaten the game at least 5 times by now. When I went back to play this game, it still felt just as magical that first day I played it. This is a game that everyone must play, or at least try to play it is that good, and people will still be alking about this game 10, 20, even 50 years down the road. A Masterpiece… Expand
  81. PonT
    Oct 9, 2009
    10
    Easily one of the best games, if not the best of all time. Im writting this years after ive finished the game, but i just picked it up again and remember why i still love this franchise. The best of the franchise (and thats sayin alot), a story which should be made into a movie, great graphics for its time, controls which changed gaming forever and so much more i dont have time to say. If Easily one of the best games, if not the best of all time. Im writting this years after ive finished the game, but i just picked it up again and remember why i still love this franchise. The best of the franchise (and thats sayin alot), a story which should be made into a movie, great graphics for its time, controls which changed gaming forever and so much more i dont have time to say. If you never played this and have a wii, get the download.… Expand
  82. luisg
    Jun 5, 2009
    10
    This game made me a fan of miyamoto and nintendo for life. I enjoyed so much this game that i play it like once every year, since then i had (and still have) every game of zelda that has came out and i will continue to do it until the end of the serie or until i die.im working on my skills in 3d and animation to some day hopefully work in nintendo and be a part of a future zelda release. This game made me a fan of miyamoto and nintendo for life. I enjoyed so much this game that i play it like once every year, since then i had (and still have) every game of zelda that has came out and i will continue to do it until the end of the serie or until i die.im working on my skills in 3d and animation to some day hopefully work in nintendo and be a part of a future zelda release. PD: maybe is just me, but i would love to see ( and play) a game from the ganondorf perspective, the story of his past.… Expand
  83. xanZionG
    Sep 22, 2009
    10
    This was the first game I have ever bought back in the N64 hayday.. After playing it and beating it several times, I still come back for more.. Anyone giving this fantastic game a score lower than 10 was too young when it released.
  84. StevenS
    Jan 16, 2010
    10
    As a gamer who celebrates this game's birthday with friends, I have to say I will forever love this game. I have gone through the game over 50 times and collected every item at least 15 times. It will forever have a spot in my heart.
  85. JesseR
    Jan 18, 2010
    10
    I don
  86. TarikT.
    Jan 24, 2002
    10
    The losers that thought Majora's Mask was better are crazy as hell, no offense, I mean my five year old brother could write a story better than Majoras Mask's story, and the funny thing is he doesn't know how to write, the only improvement to Majora's Mask is the way you jump. This one is an old classic, with great gameplay and story I have beat it eight times and i The losers that thought Majora's Mask was better are crazy as hell, no offense, I mean my five year old brother could write a story better than Majoras Mask's story, and the funny thing is he doesn't know how to write, the only improvement to Majora's Mask is the way you jump. This one is an old classic, with great gameplay and story I have beat it eight times and i still love it. This game will definitely be passed on to my children's children for many generations, I treat it like an old egyptian artifact.… Expand
  87. Yee
    Dec 9, 2002
    10
    Wow, absolutely desevering of the 99 rating. wonderful game.
  88. ChrisL.
    Jul 12, 2002
    10
    Obviously one of the best games ever made!
  89. RAN234
    Dec 21, 2003
    10
    Good Game.
  90. Sariachan
    Dec 7, 2003
    10
    Ocarina of Time is near to the perfection on its own, but both Majora's Mask and The Wind Waker introduced greater innovations into the The Legend of Zelda saga, according to me.
  91. MuzamilS.
    Feb 19, 2003
    10
    This game and Shenmue have to be the greatest adventure/RPG games ever. The feeling of atmosphere you get is unrivalled and the exremely well thought out dungeons are utterly engrossing. It's another all out hit from Nintendo and I'd call it a masterpiece.
  92. HaleyK.
    Feb 23, 2003
    10
    I absolutely love this game. I was so disappointed when I beat it, because I wasn't ready for it to end! The atmosphere really takes effect on you to. For example, when you're at Hyrule Field, you feel warm from the sun's rays. When inside an empty room in a dugeon, you can almost hear you're heart pounding as you wander inside, not knowing whether a monster will pop I absolutely love this game. I was so disappointed when I beat it, because I wasn't ready for it to end! The atmosphere really takes effect on you to. For example, when you're at Hyrule Field, you feel warm from the sun's rays. When inside an empty room in a dugeon, you can almost hear you're heart pounding as you wander inside, not knowing whether a monster will pop up and attack you or not. Excellent characters and storyline. A true masterpiece of a game.… Expand
  93. SteveG.
    Feb 27, 2003
    10
    Awesome.
  94. DanH.
    Apr 13, 2003
    10
    Quite possibly the best videogame ever. It takes a while for it to get old.
  95. DrewC.
    May 17, 2003
    10
    Bob, you're an a..hole. This game is probably the greatest game ever created on any console, inculding PS2 and Xbox.
  96. KevinF.
    May 29, 2003
    10
    Best game ever.
  97. EunoL.
    May 31, 2003
    10
    Anyone who gave this lower than a 10, my address is 4457 Candleberry, Seal Beach California. Come to my house so i can smash my foot into your head and get it back into order. Thanks. Simply the best game ever made. What else is there to say? It puts FFVII to shame.
  98. MikeB.
    Jun 25, 2003
    10
    This is the greatest game of all time! I have played many games but none even come close to it's greatness. I bow before Nintendo for making such a masterpiece. I have gone all the way through the game 5 times, and it never gets boring while playing the same ol' deungons over and over again. It Is AWESOME!!!!!!
  99. DuncanS.
    Jul 25, 2003
    10
    This game is flawless. it is the best game of all of the zelda series. Wind waker is nothing compared to this (saddly the graphics in this are superior to the game cube's wind waker)
  100. Fabio
    Nov 29, 2004
    10
    THE BEST VIDEOGAME OF ALL TIMES!
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Universal acclaim - based on 22 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 22 out of 22
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  1. My Gamer
    Mar 24, 2016
    94
    The player will be drawn into the Zelda fantasy world from the moment the opening sequence bursts onto the screen, and the game won't let go-not even after finishing the quest.
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  2. Happy Puppy
    Mar 24, 2016
    90
    Realism is one of the major reasons this title is so amazing. After playing for a while it feels as though you have actually been to Hyrule.
  3. Gaming Age
    Mar 24, 2016
    95
    Featuring unparalleled 3D environments, a deep and involved quest, brilliant and intuitive play controls, and a well-developed cinematic quality that enhances rather than overwhelms the whole game experience, Miyamoto's latest soon-to-be-classic title deserves to be played by each and every person who might deign to consider themselves a fan of great games.
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