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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Heralded as one of the greatest games of all time, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is an action-adventure game and is the first in the franchise to transition into 3D. Players take on the role of Link, a young boy sent on a quest to save the world from the evil Ganondorf. Players will switch between young and adult Link as they head to the past and the future to save Hyrule from its dark fate. A Nintendo 3DS version of the game was released in June of 2011, including improved visuals, frame rate, and motion controls.

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Released
November 21, 1998
ESRB
E10+ for Everyone 10+: Animated Blood, Fantasy Violence, Suggestive Themes
Developer(s)
Nintendo
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Engine
Zelda 64 Engine

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Zelda: Ocarina Of Time’s 10 Creepiest Enemies That Can Still Haunt Your Dreams

Although Zelda: Ocarina of Time isn’t marketed or categorized as a horror, there are several enemies that make it feel like it fits the horror genre.

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Link from Ocarina of Time drawing a bow in front of the key art for Ocarina of Time 3D, showing Link riding Epona.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's Most Heartbreaking Moment Didn't Even Make the Game

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's 1998 prequel comic gives more context for the game, including Link's origin, making the plot more meaningful.

Matt Mercer framed by both Adult and Child Link from The Legend of Zelda
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Player Notices One NPC's Uncanny Resemblance to Ganondorf's Voice Actor

A minor NPC in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time looks an awful lot like Matt Mercer, the Critical Role DM and voice actor of Ganondorf.

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Link and Sheik from Ocarina of Time.
Ocarina Of Time’s Weirdest Room Holds My Favorite Moment In The Game

One room in Ocarina of Time sticks out for its strange and unique design, and it also happens to host one of the game’s more emotional cutscenes.

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Link from Ocarina of Time
10 Darkest Secrets In Zelda: Ocarina Of Time

One of the most beloved Zelda games, Ocarina of Time has a lot of dark secrets hidden in it if you’re willing to take a closer look at Hyrule.

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Link from Ocarina of Time next to Link from BOTW
Replaying Ocarina Of Time Makes Me Worried For The Future Of Zelda

The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time was the first 3D Zelda game. While the series has since come a long way, I'm worried it's leaving too much behind.

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Link in profile playing the Ocarina of Time in front of the Water Temple.
Playing Ocarina Of Time As An Adult Made Me Realize We Were Wrong About The Water Temple

The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time's Water Temple used to be considered the game's most difficult dungeon, but does it still seem that hard?

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Link in Zelda Ocarina Of Time
Why Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Needs A Remake, Even Though There Already Is One

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time already has a great remake, but 13 years later, there are good reasons why another take on the game is due.

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Link from Zelda Ocarina Of Time shocked
One Seemingly Innocent Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Location Is Actually Terrifying

It might be a classic game that contains plenty of fond memories for players, but Ocarina of Time has a few elements that are darker than expected.

The Graveyard Boy from Ocarina of Time with a stick in hand
The Graveyard Boy's Fate Is Worse Than Disappearing In Zelda: Ocarina Of Time

The graveyard boy in Ocarina of Time didn’t simply vanish while Link was sealed, and his fate is actually worse than being an unsolved disappearance.

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Two images of Link looking shocked in Ocarina of TIme
Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Has A Missing Person Problem

Ocarina of Time doesn’t have an abundance of NPCs, but it seems to have the highest number of missing people in the series. So, what happened?

Link from Zelda Ocarina Of Time looks at a fairy, while he strikes a sword in the background.
Why Zelda Ocarina Of Time Is Still One Of The Best Games Of All Time - Even After 26 Years

The classic Zelda: Ocarina of Time was released 26 years ago and it remains acclaimed as one of the best games of all time - and this is why.

Zelda from Echoes of Wisdom and an Ocarina of Time Great Fairie
Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Can Bring Back A Forgotten Feature From The Series

Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is already making changes to the series by making Zelda playable, but it’s also in the position to bring this feature back.

Link from Ocarina of Time drawing his bow, and Zelda from Tears of the Kingdom holding a torch, with various artworks from the two games in the background.
Fan Puts Zelda: TOTK’s Fuse Power Into Ocarina Of Time, Hilariously Breaks The Whole Game

One modder created a very unique way for Zelda: Ocarina of Time players to Fuse the weapons with anything in the game, creating hilarious situations.

Link in Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, Twilight Princess, and Wind Waker
There's One Obvious Choice For The Next Zelda Game Based On Recent Leaks

The Legend of Zelda franchise has many titles it could bring to the Switch 2, but one of them deserves more love than the others. A truly iconic game.

BOTW Zelda and Link with the Great Deku tree
The First Legend Of Zelda LEGO Set Is Finally Real, & Has A Release Date

The first official The Legend of Zelda LEGO set has finally been revealed, being made up of 2500 pieces and covering two iconic games.

Link from Majora’s Mask, Link from Ocarina of Time, and Link from A Link to the Past
Classic Zelda Game Finally Gets A PC Port Thanks To Dedicated Fan

The Dawn of a New Day Has Birthed For PC Gamers Who Love The Legend of Zelda! Majora’s Mask Has Arrived On PC Thanks To A GitHub Modding Tool!

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Rauru from Tears of the Kingdom, and Ganondorf from Ocarina of Time.
Wait, Did Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom De-Canonize Ocarina Of Time?

The official timeline for The Legend of Zelda is confusing at best, but is it possible that Tears of the Kingdom de-canonized one event on it?

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Link from Ocarina of Time drawing a bow in front of the key art for Ocarina of Time 3D, showing Link riding Epona.
10 Best Things to Do After Beating Zelda: The Ocarina of Time

Zelda: The Ocarina of Time is highly regarded as one of the best video games of all time, but there's still plenty to do after beating this classic.

Art of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's Link, with similar art of Link from The Adventure of Link and A Link to the Past on either side.
Original Zelda Timeline Made Ocarina Of Time’s Link Even More Important

An early iteration of the Legend of Zelda timeline actually made Ocarina of Time’s Link more important than he is in the franchise today.

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