The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is the fifth main installment of The Legend of Zelda series and the first to be released for the Nintendo 64. It was one of the most highly anticipated games of its age, and is listed among the greatest video games ever created by numerous websites and magazines. The gameplay of Ocarina of Time was revolutionary for its time, it has arguably made more of an impact on later games in the series than any of its predecessors even though they had the same cores of exploration,…
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Loved
- Brilliant, puzzle-packed dungeons
- Z-targeting made 3D combat finally click
- Unforgettable music you actually play
Not so much
- The Water Temple's boot-swapping is a chore on N64
- Navi's interruptions get old fast
Play it if anyone who loves exploring a world and cracking clever puzzle dungeons.
Skip it if players who want nonstop action with no backtracking.
No cheat codes
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time doesn't have cheat codes. The tips and secrets below are the next best thing.
Play it better
- Hold Z to lock on to enemies; it lets you circle, sidestep and backflip while keeping your shield aimed.
- Learn Saria's Song early: playing it anywhere lets you call Saria for hints.
- Learn the Song of Storms at the Kakariko windmill as an adult, then play it near Gossip Stones and odd spots to uncover hidden grottos and fairies.
- Bottle as many fairies as you can; a fairy in a bottle revives you on death and saves boss attempts.
- Assign the Iron Boots and Hover Boots to C buttons in the Water Temple to cut down on menu trips.
- Gold Skulltula tokens reward you with bigger wallets, the Stone of Agony and pieces of heart, so grab them as you go.
Hidden in plain sight
Tap a secret to reveal it.
Trivia
- It's consistently ranked among the best games ever, and it earned a perfect 40 from Japan's Famitsu.
- Lock-on targeting was inspired by watching sword-fight choreography at a samurai show at Toei Kyoto Studio Park.
- An expanded remix called Ura Zelda became the Master Quest, released later on GameCube.
- It was the first Zelda with a full day and night cycle, and towns and characters change with the time of day.
