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Editorial Review: 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 Pros: - Best single-player video game
- Freedom to explore a rich, complex world
- Helpful fairy guide gives hints
- Charming, humorous, lighthearted, yet challenging
Cons: - Some puzzles can be frustrating
- Only one saved game per player--don't save when you're stuck!
- Much more fun with Rumble Pack
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Date: 2008-06-26
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is one of the best games of all time!It once was the highest rated game of all time. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's story begins in Link's house in the Kokiri Forest. The Great Deku Tree has already been posiened or cursed by Gannondorf for The Spiritual Stone of Farfore. Then he sent Navi the Fariy to Link. Link then was told by Navi to go to the Great Deku Tree who tells Link about his curse. Then Link goes in the Tree to defeat the monster that is the curse. Link defeats the monster but the Great Deku Tree says it was already to late as the curse is already killing him. He gives Link The Spiritual Stone of Farfore. Then the Great Deku Tree tells Link to go to Hyrule Castle to meet the princess of Hyrule,Princess Zelda. So Link goes of on his journey. When Link comes back the Great Deku Tree sprout tells Link he isn't a Kokiri he is a Hylian that is why he grew taller because the Kokiri children stay in thier present forms. The Great Deku Tree sprout tells him during the Hyrulian civil war his father fought in it as a Kinght of Hyrule and got killed while his mother got injured and brought him, her baby to the Kokiri forest and she eventualy died when he was very young and told the Great Deku Tree and the Kokiri to raise him,her baby. So the Great Deku Tree raised as if he was a Kokiri himself. You have got to play this game! You won't want to miss it!!! Rating:
Date: 2008-05-25
Best. Game. Ever.
There is a reason this game makes all the 'top 10' lists.
I could go on and on about the gameplay mechanics and how revolutionary they were in 1998. Or the graphics and sound and how they are a pleasure even today. But just play the game and you'll understand. Rating:
Date: 2008-05-22
One of The Best Games of All Time (Pun Intended)
The title says it all. With visuals that were stunning in there time and nostalgic to many gamers today, anyone with a complaint as to the graphics is just complaining to complain. The story is a rich and expanded version of the old classic. The short summary: Save the Princess. The gameplay is simple, intuitive and easy to pick up. The puzzles are challenging, but not frustrating. The enemies are well concieved and the bosses are a thrill to fight, be it your first time or tenth. The characters are numerous and the concept of time travel is well used. The N64 gave us many great games, and if Ocarina of Time isn't at the top of the list, it's a close second. Rating:
Date: 2008-05-12
The Legend of Zelda, Great! With a capital G.
The Legend of Zelda, what a great game. It had such magical touch to it. A true adventure, and I did beat it, but it wasn't a walk in the park. I remember getting stuck on the water temple and set the controller down for a month or so. Well I finally did end up beating the game and it was fun and challenging all the way through.
Gameplay- The controls are so smooth and intuitive. Developers definitely used all they could in the controllers functionality which means theres no such thing as too many buttons. No slowdowns in the game whatsoever, and pushed the 64 to its limits.
Sound- The musical score really shined through in this Zelda adaptation. The songs stick in your head and they did. Loved the opening scene with Link riding his horse into the sunset. Another thing is they didn't put in any annoying voice-overs that you might find in other RPGS.
Conclusion- While this is the last Zelda that I've had the opportunity to play, it was however the best one. It's got to be one of the top games of all time. All the aspect of a wonderfully put together game are intact within. Play it, you'll love it! Rating:
Date: 2008-03-30
Blows other Zelda games out of the water.
Out of my experience, this game is by far the best in the series. Its better than Majora's Mask, Twilight Princess, Wind Waker, and yes, even A Link to the Past, a fan favorite. The graphics are not amazing, but they work just fine, and at the time they were made, were quite high end. The story is original and fun. The quests are varied and entertaining, unlike the fetch quests you get in today's action rpgs. It has a good enough sound track, and some of the ocarina songs will be stuck in your head forever. My point is, go out and find this game now or your videogame experience will never be complete! |
