95
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100 point score based on reviews from various critics.
4.1
MobyScore
5 point score based on user ratings.

Description

For the first time, The Legend of Zelda makes its way to the N64, in fine fashion. Our hero Link is once again called for to save the Kingdom of Hyrule, and this time he has a time travel device called the Ocarina to help him in his quest.

Ganon is once again up to his old tricks, and Princess Zelda, as well as the Great Deku Tree ask for Links help. To guide him, a young fairy called Navi shows him the tricks of the trade. You begin the adventure with the task of collecting your sword and shield, and then saving the Deku Tree from the evil that has attacked. From there, you travel to Hyrule, and the many worlds that stem from Hyrule Field.

There are many, many new things in this Zelda compared to past versions, including the use of time travel and the two different Links on each side (young Link, who you start the adventure with, and teen Link, who you must turn into to complete certain areas of the game). Weapons are also a key feature, with bombs, swords and other nifty gadgets available to help you in your quest.

Alternate Titles

  • "ゼルダの伝説 時のオカリナ" -- Japanese spelling
  • "Zelda no Densetsu: Toki no Ocarina" -- Japanese title
  • "Zelda64" -- slang
  • "Ura Zelda" -- Slang for Japanese title of Master Quest
  • "TLoZ: OoT" -- Informal abbreviation

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User Reviews

A masterpiece of epic proportions and the best 2D to 3D transition ever! Amazing and timeless! Rensch (165) 5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars
Impressive production values, cool gameplay elements... but it is still a game for children Unicorn B. Lynx Bronze Star Contributing Member (53164) 3 Stars3 Stars3 Stars3 Stars3 Stars
Absolutely stunning... Mike Wilson (3) 5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars
Possibly the Best Game of ALL Time! SkyMarshall (4) 5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars
I just don't get the hype. Are grownups supposed to play this game? kbmb Bronze Star Contributing Member (400) 1.5 Stars1.5 Stars1.5 Stars1.5 Stars1.5 Stars
One of the very best console games. Ran Prieur (19) 4.83 Stars4.83 Stars4.83 Stars4.83 Stars4.83 Stars
A game for all time and for all player ages! Matthew Broussard (7) 4.17 Stars4.17 Stars4.17 Stars4.17 Stars4.17 Stars
The long wait was worth every second. Kartanym Bronze Star Contributing Member (9944) 5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars
A Masterpiece, that stands today still as the best single player expirence ever. Darkflame (15) 4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars
In a word: Perfect Horny-Bullant (59) unrated

The Press Says

All Game Guide 1998 5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars 100
IGN Nov 25, 1998 10 out of 10 100
PGNx Media Jun 29, 2002 10 out of 10 100
Adrenaline Vault, The (AVault) Jan 15, 1999 5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars 100
Nintendo Land 2003 99.9 out of 100 100
Power Unlimited Dec, 1998 9.9 out of 10 99
Mygamer.com Apr 18, 2005 9.4 out of 10 94
Jeuxvideo.com Dec 21, 1998 18 out of 20 90
Christ Centered Game Reviews Jun 01, 2005 84 out of 100 84
RPGamer 1998 4 out of 5 80

Forums

Topic # Posts Last Post
Beta screenshots ? 1 DANIEL HAWKS ! (1141)
Jun 13, 2009

Trivia

Daniel Barras was making a PC fan remake of the game, titled "Ocarina of Time 2D". Basically, this was to be a remake with all of the story, areas, creatures and items from Ocarina of Time, using graphics similar to The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. Regrettably, Nintendo was not very happy about this (or any other Zelda remakes that use LttP sprite rips), so the project is gone now.


This entry was contributed by Kartanym Bronze Star Contributing Member (9944) and Sciere Bronze Star Contributing Member (110128)
 

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