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Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time may be the greatest single-player video game ever created in any genre. It's that good. Those new to Nintendo's enormously popular Zelda series will be glad to know this game stands completely on its own. Our hero, Link, starts the game as a young boy living in a magical forest village populated by elf-like children. But there is evil lurking in the world. Strange monsters are appearing, and the land is changing. It's up to Link to discover why, defeat the monsters, and stop the evil at its source.

The game world's ever-changing environment looks like a fairy tale come to life. Majestic waterfalls, towering castles, and magical forests are a feast for the eyes and ears. Rivers flow, rain falls, the sun and moon rise and set. There's even an erupting volcano! Exploring this world is half the fun of the game. Along the way, you learn musical tunes that you can play on the flute-like Ocarina, a magical device that helps you teleport, alter the weather, even control time itself.

Character interaction is important to gather clues. The fairy princesses, singing frogs, and dragons you'll meet can be cute, humorous, or somewhat terrifying. Sprinkled liberally throughout the game are hundreds of secret treasures and enjoyable minigames (one of which, the fishing game, would almost be worth buying by itself). Game controls are easy to learn. There's even an elaborate fight training course built right into the game. Controlling the hero quickly becomes instinctive, and you can concentrate on saving the world. To win the game, you'll have to use not only Link's sword, but your mind as well. This game's challenging and inventive puzzles really make you think. In fact, to keep from getting stuck, it's worth spending a few bucks on an official player's guide. With The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Nintendo has come up with an all-consuming adventure title that will provide days of engrossing gameplay. --Eric Fredrickson...(click for less)

	Platform - Nintendo 64 ESRB Rating - Everyone

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Anonymous

Virtual Console Benefits!

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I own the original of this, and beat it. I also bought the Virtual Console version of it on the Wii, and I must say, STILL AMAZING. Though the graphics are getting out-dated, the gameplay keeps you wanting and craving the end result.

Anonymous

THE BEST GAME EVER MADE IN THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD!

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The Legend Of Zelda Ocarina Of Time came out in 1998 and blew everyone away. While the RPG crowd was content with their emo FFVII, the action adventure gamers needed something more and they were rewarded for their patience. When Ocarina Of Time first came out I waited in line. I was in the fourth grade and did not go to school for a week. After I beat the game several times I put it down for about a month but I could not resist the call. I would have to say that it has been a ritual for me to beat this game at least once a month every year since 1998.

When I first started to play this game I was very skeptical. "There is no way that this game can stand up to A Link To The Past." my assumptions were dead wrong. As soon as I was five minutes into the game I saw the genius that was The Ocarina Of Time.

Ocarina of Time has a plot that rivals even the best movies. The gamplay completley revolutionized how we play games today. The Music has got to be some of the best music ever composed. THe replayability factor is amazing. ther are so many things you can do in order to challenge yourself.

Graphics 10/10
Music 10/10
Gameplay 100/10 (not a typo)
Plot 10000000000/10

This game is a must have for any person who has ever touched a game console. It is without a doubt in my mind the greatest game ever made and the only game that could ever have a chance to beat it is another zelda game.

One more thing. This game set records by recieving the First ever 40/40 from Famitsu, one of the most prestigious japanese gaming magazines. Another reason why it is the greatest game ever made.

Anonymous

Solid game

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This is one of the best games I have ever played. Even shooting the arrows is fun, you can actually use your shield to block getting hit. Just incredible. The only bad thing I can possibly say is you almost have to buy the strategy guide or else you will likely get stuck on some levels. There are a few dungeons that I could not find my way out of without buying the guide. But overall great game!!

Anonymous

Best Game... EVER!!!

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This has got to be the best game ever... I have seriously played a lot. Halo 2, Halo, Sims2, F.E.A.R., Half-life 2, everything. I own a DS, PSP, Playstation, Playstation2, Xbox360, Gamecube, DreamCast, and an N64. Out of all of those I haven't yet seen a game that feels as real as the legend of Zelda. This game is just so mystic and pretty it actually breathes life into it's own world making this adventure come true. The graphics are pretty good although I;m basing them on other N64 games not XBOX360 or Gamecube (that wouldn't be fair). There's nothing better than the classics and nothing is the same as the origanal. No matter how many more Zelda games they make they just never seem to be as good as this one or Majoras Mask... even Twilight Princess. The ocarina is really the best thing, you can play music acuratly it has all the notes tuned accuratly almost to real life. I play an ocarina ok. Soproano tuned in C (twelve holed).

This is great get it got it good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!