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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Original title: Zeruda no densetsu: Toki no okarina
  • Video Game
  • 1998
  • E
IMDb RATING
9.6/10
12K
YOUR RATING
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998)
Adventure EpicFantasy EpicQuestSword & SorceryActionAdventureFantasy

A young Kokiri boy discovers that his destiny is to free the Seven Sages and save the land of Hyrule from the treacherous sorcerer Ganondorf.A young Kokiri boy discovers that his destiny is to free the Seven Sages and save the land of Hyrule from the treacherous sorcerer Ganondorf.A young Kokiri boy discovers that his destiny is to free the Seven Sages and save the land of Hyrule from the treacherous sorcerer Ganondorf.

  • Directors
    • Eiji Aonuma
    • Yoichi Yamada
    • Yoshiaki Koizumi
  • Writers
    • Tôru Ôsawa
    • Kensuke Tanabe
    • Dan Owsen
  • Stars
    • Nobuyuki Hiyama
    • Fujiko Takimoto
    • Jun Mizusawa
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    9.6/10
    12K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Eiji Aonuma
      • Yoichi Yamada
      • Yoshiaki Koizumi
    • Writers
      • Tôru Ôsawa
      • Kensuke Tanabe
      • Dan Owsen
    • Stars
      • Nobuyuki Hiyama
      • Fujiko Takimoto
      • Jun Mizusawa
    • 113User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 4 BAFTA Awards
      • 11 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Nobuyuki Hiyama
    Nobuyuki Hiyama
    • Adult Link
    • (voice)
    • …
    Fujiko Takimoto
    • Young Link
    • (voice)
    Jun Mizusawa
    • Zelda
    • (voice)
    • …
    Takashi Nagasako
    • Ganondorf
    • (voice)
    • …
    Kaori Mizuhashi
    • Navi
    • (voice)
    Yayoi Jinguji
    • Nabooru
    • (voice)
    • …
    • Directors
      • Eiji Aonuma
      • Yoichi Yamada
      • Yoshiaki Koizumi
    • Writers
      • Tôru Ôsawa
      • Kensuke Tanabe
      • Dan Owsen
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews113

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    10ajnrules

    Wow.

    A little while ago, I gave this game a bad review. Boy was I wrong at the time, and now I stand corrected. As quality goes, this is the BEST game I have ever played! There are still a few complaints, but other games have even more.

    First of all, the graphics aren't the best out there. The characters look better than in many other games, but backgrounds still don't match up to Super Mario 64. But at least you can go there this time. There are no voices except Navi's annoying "Hey!", but that's a minor complaint. And finally, the biggest flaw is that you can't fight bosses anymore, which is a big pity. That means the only thing you can do after beating this game is to start another file over.

    But now that we're done with the rants, let's get to the good stuff.

    TLoZ: OoT has the biggest 3D world I have ever seen! They've got a giant volcano, a huge lake, a desert, a forest etc. And each place is filled with villains and people to interact with.

    And each of the 8 dungeons Link must play through are nicely designed with intricate puzzles and wonderful music. In fact, the entire game has nice music. Kudos to Koji Kondo there.

    The control system takes some getting used to, but once you get used to it, you'll find out it works very well. Some people complain about the lack of an auto-jump, but I find that it works quite well. The Z-targeting system is a good way to fight your enemies. It adds realism to your fights.

    This game is also long. It would have taken me over 100 hours to beat if I didn't have a cheat sheet. Overall, in my opinion, as far as quality goes, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time snatches the title of best game away from Soul Calibur, both of which were given 10s by more critics than any other games.
    10shadow-54

    A Legend that will never die

    The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is the most fantastic game ever created in history. The storyline captures our attention and emotions. Link, Zelda, Malon, Saria, Darunia and everyone else are almost real and amazing. Nintendo did its greatest job ever! The graphics and land of Hyrule are breathtaking. The song is something I've never expected to hear. It's fantastic, it's extremely dramatic, especially the opera tunes that play when we witness the Creation of Hyrule or prepare to receive a Medallion at the Chamber of the Sages. The Ocarina is the best tool of the game. I love to play it, especially the songs we learn through Sheik. No game, not even Super Mario 64, not even Goldeneye, not even Jedi Knight, not even the original Legends of Zelda (A Link to the Past-1991, The Legend of Zelda-1986) will ever be able to overcome a game that has become a legend. It's the greatest creation in history. Nintendo will never be surpassed by Sega or Sony. It's the BEST!!!
    10Darthkee

    No Doubt The Greatest Expierience Of My Life

    WOW!!!! Wot a great game. Zelda 64 is a landmark in gaming. It has stunning visuals, a great orchestral soundtrack, immense involvement and more importantly brilliant fun. An expierience not a game. All those Final Fantasy 7 and 8 lovers start crying now because Zelda Gaiden is on its way!!!!!!!!
    10gullcrap_slithroat

    The best game I have ever played.

    This game is absolutely flawless, full stop. There is a lot to do, like being a merchant, fisherman, saviour of the world, and collector. This is a pretty hard game, so don't expect to have completed it all a week after purchase. Because of this game, Nintendo are my favourite game company, Microsoft's XBox coming a close second.

    I have found that this is hard to get for the N64, but I have found plenty of the special edition Wind Wakers, which have Ocarina of Time in the box as well.

    If you still have an N64 and have found this game cheap, get it! 10/10

    I only wish that Majora's Mask was like this, it was good but not great.
    10Chrmani

    Best Video-Game Ever

    Never has a game captivated and engulfed me in its world so much as Ocarina of Time did.Every little detail is perfect from the huge dungeons which are contained in a massive world where every one in it can be interacted with. The only game i have been upset at completing, it left an unbearable hole in my life when i had finished it. You may think this is over the top slightly, but wait to you play it, and finish it. Its a masterpiece sculpted by a genius, sublime.

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    • Trivia
      Kaepora Gaebora, the large owl who supports and informs Link throughout his adventure, has been confirmed to be the physical form of Rauru, the Sage of Light. Link meets Rauru in the Chamber of the Sages, the first time when he pulls out the Master Sword in the Temple of Time. According to the series' lore, Rauru built the Temple of Time and remained inside the Chamber of the Sages to protect the Triforce, with the owl as his way to communicate with the outside world. Headmaster Gaepora from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (2011) is rumored to be a direct ancestor of Rauru (as both men look very alike and are very knowledgeable).
    • Goofs
      During the party at Lon Lon Ranch during the end credits, there are several Kokiri around. However, if what one Kokiri says earlier in the game is to be believed, no Kokiri can leave the Kokiri Forest, or they'll vanish. Saria is an exception, since she's a sage, but if what that other Kokiri said is true, the Kokiri that are at the party shouldn't have been able to attend. It's possible the story of Kokiri vanishing if they leave the forest, however, may have just been a false superstition.
    • Quotes

      [repeated line]

      Navi: Hey! Listen!

    • Crazy credits
      Special Thanks to Super Mario Club
    • Alternate versions
      A common misconception is that only the gold version of the cartridge represented the first version of the game. In reality, a limited number of Version 1.0 gray cartridges were produced following the gold version preorders, before various elements of the game were tweaked, such as the Fire Temple music and Ganon's blood color.
    • Connections
      Edited into Naqoyqatsi (2002)

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    • Release date
      • November 23, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Languages
      • English
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • ゼルダの伝説 時のオカリナ
    • Production companies
      • Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development (EAD)
      • Nintendo
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    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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