Tag: Ocarina of Time Week

Of the eight main dungeons and four mini-dungeons in Ocarina of Time, which would you say is your favorite? A lot of people opt for The Deku Tree — it’s simplistic yet effective, and it’s the first major 3D experience a lot of gamers had. Others prefer the Shadow Temple, with its creepy atmosphere and even creepier mini-boss. For me, however, the choice is a tough call of two: the Spirit Temple and the Water Temple (No, put that pitchfork…

This article was originally published on October 2nd, 2017. We have decided to re-share it as part of Ocarina of Time Week. The Nintendo Power Player’s Guide of Ocarina of Time holds a special place in my heart. Ocarina of Time was a game that I played a lot on my brother’s Nintendo 64, and it’s arguably the game I played the most often growing up. I loved exploring the open world, talking with the NPCs, and immersing myself in the…

Welcome to a special edition of Zelda Runners, one which celebrates everything Ocarina of Time speedrunning. Ever wondered why the game’s Any% category is only 17 minutes long? Or why this game has such a huge following in the speedrunning community? What about the origins of one of the silliest exploits ever found? If these questions are running through your mind day and night, then read on!   Glitch Exhibition Let’s take a look at the curiosity that is this game’s Any%…

Hello again! Welcome back to Artists of Legend, and if you’re an American, Happy Thanksgiving! I’m thankful for this series, and for the viewers of it! Let’s get right into everything! Submitted Artwork Last week, we asked you to you to create artwork focusing on Ocarina of Time to help celebrate the game’s twentieth anniversary! And here is the artwork we received for that challenge! By stardustcindy on Instagram: By amandaoeiwells on Instagram: By laura_jane on Instagram: And, while these were not for this week’s…

I do not think I can truly talk about Ocarina of Time without getting a little personal. Of course, that is one of the purposes of this week, right? To celebrate not only one of the most defining games of a generation, but to share stories and tell tales of exactly what the game means to us, the players. And, to be perfectly honest, I can say, without a doubt in my mind, that, were it not for Ocarina of Time, I…

Ocarina of Time is one of the greatest video games ever made and has left such an imprint that the industry still feels its effects today. From introducing the Zelda world to 3D for the first time to revolutionizing gameplay mechanics such as Z-targeting that would be used for years to come, Ocarina shines out, even amongst recent titles. Picking a single moment in the game to crown as the best is therefore understandably difficult. Whether you’re slowly ascending Ganondorf’s castle as his…

Our best Ocarina of Time sage tournament continues with two new characters. As Ruto and Impa duke it out in Monday’s poll, Darunia and Nabooru enter the fray. Darunia Vs. Nabooru Darunia, the Goron chief, is a primary mentor character throughout Ocarina of Time. We see him soften as the game progresses, growing from gruff and standoffish to kind and gentle as Link continues to forge a friendship with him and his people. The quest to rid Dodongo’s Cavern of…

Ocarina of Time was one of the most highly anticipated and critically acclaimed games of its time, which welcomed commercial success worldwide. It is my own long-standing favorite Zelda game, nay, my favorite game in the world. I owe so many wonderful memories to my days spent adventuring through Hyrule as the Hero of Time. And every time I have played the game over again, I have gained new insight into its characters. For me, one thing places this game…

There have been many great moments from Ocarina of Time that there are just too many to count. Right here though, I’m thinking about something this Nintendo 64 classic is also known for, and that is its mysteries. There have long since been a multitude of fan-generated rumors, myths, and mysteries surrounding certain things in this game. There’s the “Obtaining the Triforce” rumor speculation that fans debated for many years wherein one such fan claimed to have found a way…

It’s Ocarina of Time Week, everyone! And the Zelda Dungeon Caption Contest is here to help with the festivities. Ocarina of Time introduced so many cool characters — just check out the return of Zelda Versus to see some of the best — but perhaps the most important debut in the game was Ganondorf. Yes, Ganon had existed in games past, but Ganondorf added so many layers to the King of Evil that he seemed a new character all his…