The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

 Nintendo 64
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  1. AB
    Oct 28, 2004
    10
    This is the best game EVER. It may be old, but it is still great. Cool dungeons, items, and weapons: what more can you ask for? James F.-you should actually try playing this game, you would like it a lot.
  2. GuyJT.
    Jan 31, 2004
    10
    Best Game ever. Every next-gen game stays far away from this game. Ultimate experience. A 10 is still low. Cause than the other "super" games now on Gamecube, Xbox, Pc and Ps2 should be around the 8, but they still get 9+.... :(
  3. AlexS.
    Feb 11, 2004
    10
    Greatest game ever made.
  4. ShaeJ.
    Feb 4, 2004
    10
    This is one of the most remarkable RPGs of all all time. I now have an xbox because gamecube destroyed the new zelda game. OoT left me with many good memories. I am going to buy an N64 so i can play this wonder full game again. It gets an eleven.
  5. JacobK.
    Feb 6, 2004
    10
    This game is good fo Master Quest but you know what they say, the original is always the best. This game rules!
  6. $ERIC$
    Mar 19, 2004
    10
    It doesnt get any better then this ladies and gentlemen! If you don't have this game yet, shame on you! The GREATEST game of all time! Nintendo, your Zelda series couldn't be better! No wait, throw out Windwaker and you've got the best series of all time!
  7. TightMan
    Jul 10, 2004
    10
    The best game ever made.
  8. SeanB.
    Jul 15, 2004
    10
    Literally might play it forever- just don't turn into a freak that dresses up as the characters and remodels their house to look like Hyrule. Be careful, you might have the urge to after playing it.
  9. AustinS.
    Aug 24, 2004
    10
    Keeps you interested even when you get stuck. Huge worlds, great storyline,10/10.
  10. Quinn
    Nov 30, 2005
    10
    Years after playing this game through and through, I am drawn back to explore again the alternate life I left behind. The sense of nostalgia and yet rediscovery is inexplainable, Shigeru Miyamoto and his cohorts at Nintendo are the most innovative game designers we may ever see. Beautiful game. I have spent so many years trying to convert my final fantasy worshipping friends into Zelda Years after playing this game through and through, I am drawn back to explore again the alternate life I left behind. The sense of nostalgia and yet rediscovery is inexplainable, Shigeru Miyamoto and his cohorts at Nintendo are the most innovative game designers we may ever see. Beautiful game. I have spent so many years trying to convert my final fantasy worshipping friends into Zelda and Nintendo advocates but alas, alot of people will never understand the brilliance of Zelda.… Expand
  11. RebeccaO.
    Jan 15, 2005
    10
    Best fricken game ever! Water Temple may be an a**hole but that's about it. People who say this game sux has major cool issues. It may have really bad graphics but people have to over look that because the game is so f***en awesome!!!!
  12. EdwardH.
    Oct 15, 2005
    10
    The Best Game Ever Made and will remain to be for Thousands of years to come 10/10!
  13. MabaU.
    Mar 1, 2005
    10
    I love this game! , the best console game of all time , a mix of physical, mental & auditive inteligence must be attained to enjoy this fantastic game.
  14. BrianD.
    Apr 3, 2005
    10
    What are these cry baby playstation idiots even voting for because of course they will give it a 0. Anyone who even bought a playstation is an idiot. This is the best game ever made. It has raised the bar for every video game ever made after it.
  15. Stev-0
    Jun 12, 2005
    10
    Proa gd game i played it on the collectors addition on game cube and i thought it was great. in some areas of the games it pretty tricky but in some very easy but all round a gd game better than the majoras mask and the wind waker. this game rules all!!!!
  16. WIlliamD
    Jun 17, 2005
    10
    No other game has ever immersed the player so throughougly effortlessly and for so long. So many props to the guys behind this.
  17. EricG.
    Jun 30, 2005
    10
    A near perfect game. Great story, wonderful controls, and very good graphics. If it's not the best game ever it's in the top 3.
  18. RubaiyatH.
    Sep 26, 2005
    10
    Truly an amazing game that immerses you into a euphoric fever. Gosh.... Hyrule rules. wow i laaav this game. TOUCH*
  19. StevenP.
    Nov 4, 2006
    10
    The best storyline,best music ever in a game.When it first came out,it took me months to beat it.But,now it takes me only a day.A true masterpiece.I remember that there was a list of games that made mario the best of all time,but OoT should have been.
  20. LuckyStar
    Jan 14, 2006
    10
    In my opinion, it is the best game I have ever played and it derserves all the praise it has received. A true masterpiece, I have to add that I love the music that plays in the background when Link is fighting. Ofcourse I love Epona, the songs Link can perform, the Lon Lon Ranch, Marlon (so cute when she sings at night!), the other quirky characters and I just LOVE when Link and Princess In my opinion, it is the best game I have ever played and it derserves all the praise it has received. A true masterpiece, I have to add that I love the music that plays in the background when Link is fighting. Ofcourse I love Epona, the songs Link can perform, the Lon Lon Ranch, Marlon (so cute when she sings at night!), the other quirky characters and I just LOVE when Link and Princess Zelda first meet in the castle courtyard!! The list of reasons why I love this game is endless! In years to come we will still be playing this game, it is perfect!! If you haven't played this game already then you are truly missing out.… Expand
  21. JonJ.
    Oct 23, 2006
    10
    If there is one game which you can believe the reviews - it is this one. The best Zelda (maybe beaten by Twilight Princess) and perhaps the best game ever. People who don't give this the score it deserves, don't like Nintendo or Zelda. It is amazing and this shows what masterpieces Nintendo can produce. You can still play it today and be amazed. If there is one Zelda game you If there is one game which you can believe the reviews - it is this one. The best Zelda (maybe beaten by Twilight Princess) and perhaps the best game ever. People who don't give this the score it deserves, don't like Nintendo or Zelda. It is amazing and this shows what masterpieces Nintendo can produce. You can still play it today and be amazed. If there is one Zelda game you must play - it is this one. People who have not played this or seen how brilliant it is, cannot claim to be true gamers. Just amazing and it was ground-breaking for the time and it will never become outdated. There is a Zelda's collector disc for the Gamecube if you want to experience this game and a Master quest edition if you want a challenge. This is the essence of gaming.… Expand
  22. JamesT.
    Dec 6, 2006
    10
    This is a wonderful game, great stratagy, indepth puzzles, and a pleasing storyline to boot. This is a game that belongs at the centerpiece of any true gamers collection. It took me a few weeks to beat it the first time, now the dardest part is my dark self and searching for the mystical "sinking lure" for fishing. If you don't own it, you need to go to ebay and get it. This (in my This is a wonderful game, great stratagy, indepth puzzles, and a pleasing storyline to boot. This is a game that belongs at the centerpiece of any true gamers collection. It took me a few weeks to beat it the first time, now the dardest part is my dark self and searching for the mystical "sinking lure" for fishing. If you don't own it, you need to go to ebay and get it. This (in my opinion) the greatest game ever made!… Expand
  23. ffords
    Feb 27, 2006
    10
    this game is truly amazing its still the best game i have ever played, it made me sad when the game was coming to an end and things started to change like the market place and zelda himself.
  24. DanA.
    Apr 11, 2006
    10
    This game created the 3-d adventure gaming genre as we know it to day, with numerous new innovations. The best game i`ve ever played.
  25. BenG.
    Apr 29, 2006
    10
    Absolute perfection. This game takes the Zelda series flawlessly into 3D. 10, 15 years from now, this game will still be the best game ever made.
  26. CynS.
    May 20, 2006
    10
    Easily the best game every conceived by man kind, Zelda: Ocarina of Time simply outclassess every other game out there. No one and nothing has yet to come close.
  27. JonathanG.
    May 26, 2006
    10
    Easily the best adventure game ever. It has a great story and a huge world. I love this game even though is realy old. The sequel is fun but not as fun as this one.
  28. thatguy
    Jun 6, 2006
    10
    This is one of the best games handsdown. I played this game two years late and I recognized its beauty within minutes. With all the graphically advanced games coming out, I thought this would have been some weird experience, then I started playing and its what every gamer could ever want if you allow it to appeal to you. Its world is larger than the boundaries in each level and it beats This is one of the best games handsdown. I played this game two years late and I recognized its beauty within minutes. With all the graphically advanced games coming out, I thought this would have been some weird experience, then I started playing and its what every gamer could ever want if you allow it to appeal to you. Its world is larger than the boundaries in each level and it beats out any other systems games because it came from only one system: Nintendo. Nintendo releases another better-than-others game, with grace.… Expand
  29. BrianP.
    Jul 10, 2006
    10
    Games just don't get better. Still better than most games coming out two generations later.
  30. SamF.
    Aug 27, 2006
    10
    A pinnacle of gaming acheivement. It's funny to see the downvoters that 0 this, and how such spiteful attention from tasteless haters should just show you how awesome this game is. Such jealosy over nintendo's flawless victory? It's almost too good!
  31. SeanS.
    Aug 9, 2006
    10
    I don't think I can say anything about this game that hasn't already been said, except that anyone who has anything bad to say about it is either has a personal bias against the game because it has achieved such a huge level of critical acclaim and thier favorite game hasn't, or they have never played it and just want to flame. Instead of going in depth about what makes I don't think I can say anything about this game that hasn't already been said, except that anyone who has anything bad to say about it is either has a personal bias against the game because it has achieved such a huge level of critical acclaim and thier favorite game hasn't, or they have never played it and just want to flame. Instead of going in depth about what makes this game so good, I will just say this... Almost 10 years after it's release, this game is still the absolute greatest. Some games like Metroid Prime and Chrono Cross have come close, but no other game has reached such a level, which can be called nothing other than perfection.… Expand
  32. RonK.
    Sep 10, 2006
    10
    One of the best games ever made. Most of the downvoters are even too shameful to even show their names, and here purely to spite this game with their sheer jealously.
  33. BryanS.
    Sep 15, 2006
    10
    This is, hands down, the best game I have ever played in my life. From start to finish it can be called nothing short of a work of art.
  34. MIK
    Sep 25, 2006
    10
    Justifiably perfect. To those giving low scores: this game was made in 1998, so if you marking down because of "muddy graphics", "to small of a game", or "not enough action" remember that this is not a current generation 360 title, MMORPG, or lotr hack n slash fest. Still, this gamel has something many of these current games don't have, and that's gameplay. One more thing, Justifiably perfect. To those giving low scores: this game was made in 1998, so if you marking down because of "muddy graphics", "to small of a game", or "not enough action" remember that this is not a current generation 360 title, MMORPG, or lotr hack n slash fest. Still, this gamel has something many of these current games don't have, and that's gameplay. One more thing, someone said the story was unoriginal as another "saves the princess" type. Yes, you do end up saving the princess, but if this is all you get from the story then either you didn't play the game through or you didn't pay attention to the story in the first place.… Expand
  35. DeanK.
    Sep 4, 2006
    10
    this game kicks ..., this is one of the best games ever created.
  36. ChrisK.
    Nov 30, 2007
    10
    Very few games are created that set the trend for a genre. Then there are games that set the trend for almost every type of game yet to come. Ocarina of Time is the pinnacle of gaming that set the trend for almost every function we take for granted in games today.
  37. BenW.
    Oct 17, 2007
    10
    This game is special. Its not like others and it is not boring! If you think it's boring try playing Halo 3! Thats a ton duller. This game is simple the best game ever released, its the game that makes games playing. It's as good now as it's always been. Absolutely stunning.
  38. BradW.
    Dec 20, 2007
    10
    This truly is the greatest game of all time. I got this game 9 years ago for Christmas and i still believe this to be true. It did so many things right and nothing wrong. People will try and down play it or degrade it, let em. I just hope they realize that without this games, any games they play now wouldn't exist the way they do. Enjoy the free roam that GTA series gives you? Thank This truly is the greatest game of all time. I got this game 9 years ago for Christmas and i still believe this to be true. It did so many things right and nothing wrong. People will try and down play it or degrade it, let em. I just hope they realize that without this games, any games they play now wouldn't exist the way they do. Enjoy the free roam that GTA series gives you? Thank Ocarina of Time. How bout that sweet aim mechanism that allows you to lock onto an enemy? Once again, thank Ocarina of Time. For me though, its a 10 because no matter what game i play(its been ALOT since I first got OoT) no game has left me in awe like this one. This is the only game that i didnt want to beat because I didn't want it to end. This is the pinnacle of video games. Masterpiece is the word.… Expand
  39. Genra
    Dec 5, 2007
    10
    It is nine years after this game came out. It was the very first legend of Zelda game I had ever played, and I will admit I played it out of spite. my cousin was in love with the series(still is) but didn't own a 64. I played it in spite, but I loved it after 20 minutes of playing it. Is it dated, yes. But even so, it was the first game to give you a day and a night, to have ghosts It is nine years after this game came out. It was the very first legend of Zelda game I had ever played, and I will admit I played it out of spite. my cousin was in love with the series(still is) but didn't own a 64. I played it in spite, but I loved it after 20 minutes of playing it. Is it dated, yes. But even so, it was the first game to give you a day and a night, to have ghosts pop up behind you out of sight of Link or the player and all you here is the wicked laugh. '97 and 98' were the years of earth shaking games. Forever will this game live in the hearts of those who played it.… Expand
  40. Morgan
    Jan 27, 2007
    10
    The only game I would ever give the title of "Perfect" to, I grew up playing this game, and the nostalgia I feel at the very mention of it is unbelievable. You will fall in love with this game from the very first time Link awakes and you take control of him, to the admittedly tear-jerking ending sequence where you sit there in awe, stunned as you stare at the final frame displaying "The The only game I would ever give the title of "Perfect" to, I grew up playing this game, and the nostalgia I feel at the very mention of it is unbelievable. You will fall in love with this game from the very first time Link awakes and you take control of him, to the admittedly tear-jerking ending sequence where you sit there in awe, stunned as you stare at the final frame displaying "The End." The feeling of completing this absolute masterpiece is akin to what a mother must feel as she sees her child graduate, she knows the child is moving on and there will be more chapters in his life, but she's so sad that the hardest parts for her are over. To this day I cannot believe how good this game is, and the fact that no title since has beaten it in sheer gaming quality and entertainment. God Bless The Legend of Zelda.… Expand
  41. ShawnK.
    Mar 25, 2007
    10
    The game that upped the ante on videogames, Zelda has withstood the test of time as one of, if not the best, videogame ever.
  42. The_Assimilator
    Dec 8, 2008
    10
    A beautifully-rendered, epically-told tale of sword and sorcery that results in what is possibly the best videogame ever. I can't count the number of times I've finished OoT, and I still enjoy it each time I play it again; this game is a timeless classic that will be remembered for generations.
  43. ErikaP.
    Feb 3, 2008
    10
    From the tiny little secrets like making butterflies into faeries, shooting Mario's picture in the castle to get some rupees or simply watching how Link will sneeze in cold areas and sweat in hot ones; to the wonderful plot and characters that drag you into their magical world... this game is absolutely perfect.
  44. DanL.
    Apr 19, 2008
    10
    What can I say that hasn't been said allready? The template for perfect gaming.
  45. GeoffS.
    May 22, 2008
    10
    This is definitely one of the best games of the N64/PS1 era! Many game mechanics that were first introduced in OoT were used by other games that came after it and some of the game mechanics such as "Z Targeting" are standard in today's games. Not only was the game play near perfect, but the music, graphics, and the overwhelming atmosphere were top-notch and of high quality. Kudos to This is definitely one of the best games of the N64/PS1 era! Many game mechanics that were first introduced in OoT were used by other games that came after it and some of the game mechanics such as "Z Targeting" are standard in today's games. Not only was the game play near perfect, but the music, graphics, and the overwhelming atmosphere were top-notch and of high quality. Kudos to Nintendo for making such an excellent game for it's time!… Expand
  46. TheoE
    May 31, 2008
    10
    I first played this game when I was 7 years old, and then I regrettably sold my N64 2 years later. The only thing I miss is this game, it is one of the best video games ever made, when it comes to scale, story, and even graphics (when you take time of release into account).
  47. DomC
    Jun 24, 2008
    10
    Good game. First 3D Zelda, introduced a lot of gameplay mechanisms. The industry standard for action adventure.
  48. LamiaG.
    Jun 5, 2008
    10
    Ocarina of time is still the best game ever made, according to metacritic, game rankings and many other sites. The feeling i had playing and completing this game for the first time is the most profound time in my gaming history.
  49. Mark
    Jul 28, 2008
    10
    Flawless - 10 years later.
  50. PaulF.
    Aug 19, 2008
    10
    The best game on the Nintendo 64, a Miyamoto masterpiece, the adventure we all wanted to live; this is a game in wich you feel inside the action.
  51. TylerJ.
    Aug 31, 2008
    10
    The best game on the N64, and one of the best games of all time. You'll notice it's also the highest rated game on metascore, there is a reason for that.
  52. BrendanB
    Dec 1, 2009
    10
    Considered the greatest single player game of all time by many, this game is a cant miss for anyone with an appreciation for gaming. Though it was released just beyond 10 years ago, this is still a game id play today and remains among my favorite games along with Shadow of the Colossus and Super Smash Bros. Melee
  53. FredrikR
    Dec 6, 2009
    10
    The only none online-game I can play over and over without getting tired. 100% completed (with exception of some gold skultulas a couple of times) 10 times. Estimated time played: 250 - 300 hours.
  54. RyanS
    Oct 30, 2009
    10
    This game is nothing less than perfect... Do not take anybody else's review... This game and system are next to free nowadays... And this game is my favorite game to date. This is too good of a game to pass up, but do not expect this game to hold your hand and watch your back... This is an immensely difficult game the first time through, but it can be done. From the complexity of the This game is nothing less than perfect... Do not take anybody else's review... This game and system are next to free nowadays... And this game is my favorite game to date. This is too good of a game to pass up, but do not expect this game to hold your hand and watch your back... This is an immensely difficult game the first time through, but it can be done. From the complexity of the dungeons, to the near perfect combat system, to the wide open terrain of Hyrule Field, this game is the best you can find... Only one problem though... It ends... I challege you to play this game, through it's main quest, without using any sort of walkthrough or strategy guide... This goes out to both new and returning players... (I have played this game 15+ times, and I still get lost, but it's all worth it)… Expand
  55. GeoffreyH
    Mar 5, 2009
    10
    Best game of all time, everything is perfect basically. And to the people who give this game such a low rating: You obviously don't have a brain stem because everybody knows this game is one of the best games of all time, and to a lot of people including me, the best game of all time.
  56. Diesel
    Aug 21, 2009
    10
    This game is revolutionarya nd anyone who is rating this low is either brain dead or too young to remember it or has never played it. A Masterpiece. My #2 game of all time behind Super Metroid by a hair.
  57. MichelleP.
    Oct 11, 2002
    10
    This is the best game ever. The graphics are excellent, and sometimes you feel like your Link himslef. The scares are first-rate as well (especially the Royal Family's Tomb... That was so frightenting!) I don't know how anyone could have the brains to give it a 6 or lower.
  58. JamesK.
    Mar 22, 2002
    10
    Easily the best game I have EVER played.
  59. [Anonymous]
    Apr 26, 2002
    10
    Do I really need to say anything? The best game ever made for systems of the 32- and 64-bit era in any genre. An immersive world, amzing graphics and music, awesome controls (Z-targeting and C Button attacking), and tons of side quests make this game a must have for not just adventure fans, but for anyone who has ever played a video game.
  60. DanniR.
    Aug 16, 2002
    10
    THIS GAME IS AWESOME!! i have completed it three times now and i still can't get enough...ahem i actually have two copies of the game because i lost one and couldn't bare the thought of not playing it until i found it...i wish there was a way to give a higher score cuz i would give it 4MILLION OUT OF TEN! its just completely brilliant...
  61. AnthonyK.
    Nov 21, 2003
    10
    This game is perfect in every single way. i have now played it about 15 times through and still haven't got bored of it. it a masterpiece.
  62. MorganW.
    Dec 3, 2003
    10
    This game is perfect. I own a PS2 and a GC, but there is nothing like firing up the N64 and playing this again. After about 5 minutes the graphics seem as though they are next-gen because the game is so beautifully concieved. It is what video games should be.
  63. Uter
    May 23, 2003
    10
    The most epic game ever. It's length combined with consistently high quality gaming make for 1 of the best games ever created.
  64. BenL.
    May 29, 2003
    10
    This is the best game (period!) of all time! Truly an absolute masterpiece in every catagory. A word of advice to anyone reading this who hasn't played it yet (from whatever rock you've been living under), play it all the way through without interruption. It'll be the best gaming experience you'll probably ever have. As far as Shlim N. and Bob go, they should be taken This is the best game (period!) of all time! Truly an absolute masterpiece in every catagory. A word of advice to anyone reading this who hasn't played it yet (from whatever rock you've been living under), play it all the way through without interruption. It'll be the best gaming experience you'll probably ever have. As far as Shlim N. and Bob go, they should be taken out back and shot just for the sole purpose of cleansing the gene pool. It is said that no game is truly a "10," but ladies and gentlemen, I give you the 10. … Expand
  65. Prognosticator
    Jun 24, 2003
    10
    This is, unfortunately, the first Zelda game I've ever played, but it left quite an impression and now I am a Zelda fan through-and-through. For any of those losers who like Final Fantasy, get a life. Majora's Mask was cool, because of the vast expansion in surrealism and the variety of new worlds to visit, but it still pales greatly in comparison to Ocarina of Time. This is, This is, unfortunately, the first Zelda game I've ever played, but it left quite an impression and now I am a Zelda fan through-and-through. For any of those losers who like Final Fantasy, get a life. Majora's Mask was cool, because of the vast expansion in surrealism and the variety of new worlds to visit, but it still pales greatly in comparison to Ocarina of Time. This is, quite possibly the best game I have ever played. Shlim N., I bet you are another one of those Final Fantasy losers, aren't you?… Expand
  66. KarlK.
    Jun 29, 2003
    10
    Best game ever. nothing else to say but, get it. ... Now!
  67. Matt
    Jul 15, 2003
    10
    There is just something about this game that capivates your imagination. nintendo blended gameplay and graphics along with puzzles beautifully. it should have a score of 100.
  68. BrendanO.
    Nov 4, 2004
    10
    Simply Spiffing!! Awesome awesome awesome!!!!
  69. JohnB.
    Jan 21, 2004
    10
    What I call the zenith of nintendo. Nintendo was at its prime when they made this game, their creative juices were flowing, and they finally released a game so unbelievable, I think a 99 is underrated. Probably the only, I repeat, ONLY problem with this game was that it ended. I was actually sad when I came to realize that I had beaten the game. It's a pity that most games nowadays What I call the zenith of nintendo. Nintendo was at its prime when they made this game, their creative juices were flowing, and they finally released a game so unbelievable, I think a 99 is underrated. Probably the only, I repeat, ONLY problem with this game was that it ended. I was actually sad when I came to realize that I had beaten the game. It's a pity that most games nowadays that are anything but perfect... *cough*windwaker*cough*… Expand
  70. Alison
    Dec 6, 2004
    10
    6 years later, and it is still my favorite game...ever! I just wrote a paper about it in one of my college classes and had to play it all over again once i began talking about how great it is. i think i've played it a million times now. go and play this game if you have been in a hole and have not done so yet.
  71. AlexanderW.
    Feb 21, 2004
    10
    In my opinion, the best game ever.
  72. AdityaS.
    Jun 19, 2004
    10
    Awesome, even after 6 years.
  73. HaBo.
    Jul 27, 2004
    10
    This game is really coooool! The windwaker isn't very good. Even though it's old, i still play it alot. im in the forest temple now.
  74. Jared
    Jul 28, 2005
    10
    So good i like the graphics and it is one of the best stories yet. i like zelda games and making it 3d makes it so much better.
  75. ZeroX
    Aug 17, 2005
    10
    I LOVE this game so much I think it deserves your SOUL!!!!!!.I love this story and gameply so much!!!!>It deserves a 10 out of 10!!!
  76. DannyL.
    Nov 1, 2006
    10
    This game was perfection. Nothing more to say. It was probably the best game ever. I'm interested in seeing how Twilight Princess will do. I can't wait.
  77. MichelleF.
    Nov 2, 2006
    10
    This is one of the greatest games, if not the greatest game ever! If you haven't played it, go get it now!
  78. Kissme
    Jan 22, 2006
    10
    The game is wicked and i love it me and me friend plays it all the time but sometimes i haves troble on it so me friend has to beat it fer me and that is all i got to say now soo i is a wicked game man.
  79. GanonS.
    Dec 26, 2006
    10
    This game is the true definition of the word perfect. From the captivating plot to the little secrets, like playing the Song of Storms in the middle of those rocks near the entrance to goron city and getting a free 500 rupee to the immortal and extrmemly aggrivating running man who is the spawn of satan to cows in holes, OoT is my favorite game and I feel like I just made an emmy speech.
  80. FoxK.
    Dec 30, 2006
    10
    If there is ever a debate about the greatest game ever, they obviously haven't played ocarine of time. The zelda series has always been outstanding, but this raises the bar to new levels. Twilight princess is the only game that can compete with OoT, yet it doesn't quite become that legend among games. If you haven't played Ocarina of TIme, you haven't lived.
  81. BenRussell
    Apr 13, 2006
    10
    Best game of all time!
  82. ShaneS.
    Jul 17, 2006
    10
    The poor game is eight years old now, yet it plays better than 90% of the modern day games out there. Honesly you could go back in time, stop nintendo from making it, and then release it this year with current gen graphics and it would still get perfect scores from even gamespot.
  83. JakeS.
    Aug 11, 2006
    10
    Amazing, both now and for the time. In-depth and original gameplay, challenging dungeons, and a mix of classic and new style.
  84. JerkGuy
    Oct 11, 2007
    10
    This game is a classic, I
  85. M.Coolness
    Apr 14, 2007
    10
    Best game ever made. A genuine masterpiece of video games.
  86. SamusA.
    Apr 14, 2007
    10
    There is a 1 in 1,000,000,000 chance that any game in the future will ever top this masterpiece, save for Metroid Prime or another Zelda.
  87. JamesM.
    Apr 17, 2007
    10
    A truly amazing gaming achievement. This masterpiece holds its own among the best titles available for every console. I was wondering when it first came out if we would be talking about it forever, and it seems like we probably will. If you have yet to play this game, may God have mercy on your soul. A 10 out of 10 for the most outstanding game of all time.
  88. Ben
    Jun 29, 2007
    10
    This game without a doubt, is the single greatest game in history. Even after years of first beating it, I still would play it today. I really don't know what is so great about it to draw me in so deep.
  89. MichaelK.
    Jul 28, 2007
    10
    Enddor D. obviously does not know games. Ocarina of Time is one of the best installments in the Zelda series.
  90. KevinC.
    Sep 15, 2007
    10
    Realistic, great sound, characters that stretch across all emotion, and a gigantic world to explore. It all adds up to the perfect game.
  91. MichaelL.
    Dec 22, 2008
    10
    This game is the one and only perfect game. I can't believe some people are saying the game was hard. Right after my first time ever fighting(and beating) Ganon, I went back, popped on the iron boots and broken goron sword and fought him that way without finding near the challenge I was expecting. I'm guessing most people who say it was hard never took advantage of the This game is the one and only perfect game. I can't believe some people are saying the game was hard. Right after my first time ever fighting(and beating) Ganon, I went back, popped on the iron boots and broken goron sword and fought him that way without finding near the challenge I was expecting. I'm guessing most people who say it was hard never took advantage of the Z-targeting, side-step, back flip, and lunge attacks. The only games I could say that have improved sword fighting gameplay are windwaker and twilight princess for the same mechanics with more moves. The music is perfect, the dungeons are fun, the bosses feel like epic fights, and somehow the game has one of the most imersive stories despite its simplicity. I had really never played a zelda game either when I first rented this. Rather than return it I just payed for the game. I remember when I first put the three stones in at the temple of light when I was probably 8 years old, I thought this would be the last boss, the end of the game. I could not believe that 7 more dungeons yet awaited me. The first three dungeons were about the length of the average game back then. Me and my friends took turns playing this game nonstop until we beat it. My favorite game ever. Cannot be called anything less than perfect. Anyone who has never played it needs to.… Expand
  92. BoomB.
    Mar 13, 2008
    10
    Best game ever. This was my first zelda game and i have never been so absorbed into any other game since. I wish i could get amnesia just so i can play it all over again. Anyone that thinks its rubbish is an idiot. Go hit yourself with a hammer if you think so.
  93. EricE.
    Jun 12, 2008
    10
    Any game for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, or Wii have absolutely nothing on the Nintendo 64's "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time." This game proves that great games do not need any fancy multi-player mode or graphics, although for its style the graphics are relatively astounding. I played this game when I was 9, and I plan on letting my kids, their kids, and their kids play it.
  94. Alec
    Jul 22, 2008
    10
    This is one of two gaming pinnacles, next to Super Mario Bros. OOT is legendary, and is the closest you can get to perfect. And J-Mal J, you must really hate video games.
  95. Raven
    Aug 16, 2008
    10
    I love this game, and all you ppl making it sound like crap stop it!! if you dont like it then dont play it!! duh!! i love link and zelda all the way. i love nintendo for making it!!
  96. JoeM
    Nov 11, 2009
    10
    I played this game when i was six and it was probably one of the first games i have ever played i liked the story line of the game and it also makes you feel like a hero as your saving the world of ganon. I liked the graphics and it was on n64 i also like the way you can use the bow and the boomerang in first person and the way you can defeat the bosses with the weapons you have obtained
  97. jamiep
    Oct 12, 2009
    10
    absolutely brilliant! captivating your mind and soul from start till the very end, this game brings feelings of joy as you explore and take in this magnificent . some would even go as far to say that Its still is the no.1 form of nostalgia today and the greatest game of all time!
  98. AndrewE
    Oct 13, 2009
    10
    It's 2009. This is still the best game i have ever played, no questions asked. I'm stunned that games like GTA4 or Bioshock are even mentioned in the same breath as this game, there's just no comparison, not in the gameplay, the story, the music, the graphics (with respect to the current competition of course). This is the game that is the benchmark for every video game out there.
  99. PasinduS
    Dec 13, 2009
    10
    This is, hands down the best game ever created. I played it as a kid over 10 years ago and absolutely loved it. Sure, it was tough and made me spend the better part of 99' trying to beat the water temple but it was so worth it. I recently downloaded it for the virtual console and was amazed to rediscover the initial wonder I experienced. The graphics are horrendous by todays This is, hands down the best game ever created. I played it as a kid over 10 years ago and absolutely loved it. Sure, it was tough and made me spend the better part of 99' trying to beat the water temple but it was so worth it. I recently downloaded it for the virtual console and was amazed to rediscover the initial wonder I experienced. The graphics are horrendous by todays standards but it just doesnt matter; the design; the bosses; the side quests are all top notch. If you own a Wii, you MUST play this.… Expand
  100. RickyD
    Dec 15, 2009
    10
    Simply the best game that has ever been made, nothing will ever top this. Also the replay value of this game is simply amazing, i think ive beaten this game like 100 times and i enjoyed it no less than the first time i ever did.
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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
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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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