The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is the fifth game in the Legend of Zelda series; it's preceded by The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and followed by The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. Ocarina of Time was praised by critics and players alike for its intuitive storyline and time travel mechanics and its 3D graphical style, which was new technology at the time. Like previous Zelda titles Ocarina of Time was directed and produced by Shigeru Miyamoto, who also worked on Nintendo titles including the Super Mario series and Donkey Kong. Ocarina of Time was very well received by critics and is one of the few video game titles to have received a perfect score from gaming magazine Famitsu. Ocarina of Time has received numerous awards and perfect scores in multiple gaming magazines. Ocarina of Time was originally released on the Nintendo 64 in numerous versions, and emulated versions of the title has been released on Nintendo Gamecube and the Nintendo Wii while a remake is available for the Nintendo 3DS.
The base game mechanic behind Ocarina of Time is its titular "time travel" concept in which the hero travels backwards and forwards seven years in time by removing the Master Sword from its pedestal in the Temple of Time or vice versa. This blade is in turn used to defeat the game's boss monsters and seal the villain Ganondorf in the sacred realm. Time travel is also used heavily in the various side stories and side quests. The other massive innovation is the use of the Ocarina of Time. The use of this instrument allows the hero to teleport to various locations, influence certain elements of the scenery, influence the time of day and the weather, speak with the hero's friend Saria, and summon your horse.
Story
- Main article: Ocarina of Time Story
The story of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time revolves around the Gerudo King and evil wizard Ganondorf's rise to power and the hero, Link's quest to defeat him and bring peace to the land of Hyrule once again. The game opens with the hero's mentor and protector, The Great Deku Tree, sending a fairy, Navi, to inform the hero about his new responsibilities. Navi escorts the hero to the Great Deku Tree who explains that Ganondorf has come to the land of Hyrule and is vying for power. The hero leaves his home in Kokiri Forest, and travels to Hyrule Castle and indeed meets Princess Zelda. She explains to him about a dream that she had in which all of Hyrule is covered in dark clouds. He then collects the Spiritual Stones of Fire and Water. The hero then goes to Castle Town and watches the princess being pursued by Ganondorf. He receives the Ocarina of Time and continues, undaunted, to the Temple of Time where he receives the Master Sword.
After removing the Master Sword from the Pedestal of Time, the hero falls into a deep sleep for seven years. When he awakens he discovers that much has changed during the seven years he spent sleeping. With the help of Sheik the hero travels to the temples and awakens the sages. The hero travels to the Temple of Time once more where he discovers that Sheik is actually Zelda. Ganondorf comes and captures the princess. The hero travels to Ganondorf's castle. Ganondorf then confronts him for a final showdown, in which he utilizes the power hidden in the Master Sword and the Light Arrows to weaken and then defeat Ganondorf. The hero and Princess Zelda manage to escape, but before they can leave the ruins they are confronted by Ganondorf in his true form. The hero defeats him once again, and with the aid of the Princess Zelda and the six other sages, traps Ganon in the Sacred Realm. The Princess thanks the hero and returns him to his childhood.
Characters
- Main article: Ocarina of Time Characters
Races
Ocarina of Time was the first game in the franchise to feature several vastly different races. The different races are based on the different terrains throughout the main regions of the game.
Enemies
- Main article: Ocarina of Time Enemies
- List of enemies that appear in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. [show]
- Anubis
- Armos
- Baby Dodongo
- Bari
- Beamos
- Big Deku Baba
- Big Poe
- Big Skulltula
- Biri
- Blade Trap
- Boulder
- Bubble
- Business Scrub
- Cucco
- Dead Hand's Hand
- Deku Baba
- Deku Scrub
- Dinolfos
- Dodongo
- Door Mimic
- Eye Switch
- Fire Keese
- Floormaster
- Flying Jar
- Flying Tile
- Freezard
- Gerudo Guard
- Gerudo Thief
- Gibdo
- Gohma Egg
- Gohma Larva
- Gold Skulltula
- Guay
- Ice Keese
- Iron Knuckle
- Keese
- Leever
- Green Leever
- Purple Leever
- Like Like
- Lizalfos
- Mad Scrub
- Moblin
- Spear Moblin
- Club Moblin
- Octorok
- Parasitic Tentacle
- Peahat
- Peahat Larva
- Poe
- ReDead
- Red Jelly
- Shabom
- Shell Blade
- Skull Kid
- Skulltula
- Skullwalltula
- Spike
- Stalchild
- Stalfos
- Stinger
- Tailpasaran
- Tektite
- Red Tektite
- Blue Tektite
- Torch Slug
- Wallmaster
- White Wolfos
- Withered Deku Baba
- Wolfos
Mini-Bosses
- Main article: Ocarina of Time Mini-Bosses
- Big Octo
- Poe Sisters
- Joelle
- Beth
- Amy
- Meg
- Flare Dancer
- Dark Link
- Dead Hand
Bosses
Dungeons
Here is a listing of all of the dungeons found within The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
Items
Here is a listing of all of the items found within The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
Locations
- Main article: Ocarina of Time Locations
In The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time you start off in Kokiri Forest which is your home. In Kokiri Forest, you have your first dungeon, the Great Deku Tree. In Kokiri Forest there are many townsfolk and the leader Mido and your best friend, Saria lives there too. In Kokiri Forest, there is a place called the Lost Woods. Saria has a hideout there next to the Forest Temple, which is unreachable as a kid. Out of Kokiri Forest, there is a place called Hyrule Field, the largest area in the game. Every location is connected to it, with Hyrule Field being at the center of these locations acting as a sort of hub world. As a kid, you must run very far across the field. As an adult, you can have an optional event to get a horse, Epona that makes you run very fast across Hyrule Field. The next area you visit is the Market, with a lot of townsfolk and a lot of stores and games such as the Bazaar, which has all of your needs to buy. There is also the Potion Shop, which sells potions to refill your life and Magic Meter. Next is the Happy Mask Shop. You can choose to be a mask salesman there as a kid.
Sages
- Main article: Ocarina of Time Sages
There are Seven Sages in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. The Sages are:
- Rauru - Light Medallion
- Saria - Forest Medallion
- Darunia - Fire Medallion
- Ruto - Water Medallion
- Impa - Shadow Medallion
- Nabooru - Spirit Medallion
Reception
Reviews for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time were extremely good. The most notable being IGN's review for the game which was a perfect 10/10.[1] This perfect score was the very first IGN had ever given out. This game is commonly referred to as the best zelda game and one of the best games ever.
Other media
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Manga) is the official manga for Ocarina of Time. It is written and illustrated by Akira Himekawa, and it is divided into two volumes.
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Comic) was published in a special edition of the European Club Nintendo magazine in 1998. This comics provide the background story to Ocarina of Time.
Merchandise
- How to Draw The Legend of Zelda is a guide book to drawing some of the characters, enemies, and bosses from Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask.
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Videos
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Japanese Commerical
French Beta Commercial/Demo
Game Intro