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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

Sequel(s)
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Two sages, Saria and Darunia, from Ocarina of Time's ending credits
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A render for Ocarina of Time's Deku Stick item, over a blurred background of the Great Deku Tree.
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The Deku Sticks of Ocarina of Time hold a few secrets that some players might miss. These sticks deal major damage and can even create fairies.

Official artworks of Link and Zelda from Ocarina of Time placed in front of Calico Jack's Jolly Roger pirate flag.
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Official artwork of Ingo in front of a background showing Lon Lon Ranch in Ocarina of Time.
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The maligned Water Temple from Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a much better dungeon than players - at least conceptually.

Promotional artworks for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Breath of the Wild.
BOTW Easter Egg Seems To Confirm Ocarina Of Time Connection

The Ranch Ruins site in Zelda: Breath of the Wild is clearly a hidden Easter egg of the old remains of a famous location from Ocarina of Time.

The Ocarina of Time manga has details of Link's design not explored in the game.
Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Doesn't Tell You A Secret Link Design Detail

One aspect of Link's design remains unexplained in Ocarina of Time, but the game's manga adaptation reveals its significance to his story.

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Almost every entry in the Legend Of Zelda franchise features a dungeon of some sort that leaves the player's teeth chattering in terror.

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Link has many talented throughout the Zelda games, but one ability that shows that he’s a genius is under-appreciated and overlooked due to mechanics.

A character art of Phantom Ganon who is riding his horse while holding a spear in Ocarina of Time.
Ocarina Of Time: Phantom Ganon Is The Zelda's Coolest Ganon Design

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Kaepora Gaebora is arguably Ocarina of Time's most hated character. However, although his speeches were boring, his heart was in the right place.

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You Can Completely Miss Ocarina Of Time’s Best Dialogue

An off-the-path encounter in Castle Town Market between Link and an unexpected NPC provides context and a dark moment for Ocarina of Time.

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Ocarina of Time Ending: Why Zelda Really Sent Link Back To His Childhood

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What Sheik Was Actually Doing In Ocarina Of Time

Given the circumstances of Sheik's identity, it's not hard to conclude what this shadowy helper was up to in-between scenes in Ocarina of Time.

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The Ocarina of Time manga by Akira Himekawa radically changed the characterization of the boss Volvagia and gives it a sad connection to Link.

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Zelda: Why Hyrule Castle Town Is Always Full Of Animals

In Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Hyrule Castle Town is filled with stray dogs at night for seemingly no reason. Here are some possibilities.

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Beautiful Zelda: OoT Pixel Art Has Hidden Majora's Mask Easter Eggs

A creative Zelda fan has produced a beautiful, animated piece of pixel Ocarina of Time fan art, which has three hidden references to Majora's Mask.

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Zelda: Why Zora Princesses Are Always In Love With Link

Link has an abundance of ladies that are in love with him, but Zora Princesses seem especially interested in having the hero for themselves.