"The time has come to test thy courage."

This games and it's sister Mario 64 changed video games forever, Zelda certainly changed me. I first played the game at 5 years old and I had no idea what was going on, but it gave me nightmares.

Years later I finally replayed and beat the game and I loved it.

When you've played tons of modern games already it's funny to see where so much of these traits can all kind of stem back to Ocarina.

Despite that, it's extremely refreshing to play again because it feels like such a fun take on lock on and sword combat that you forget it started it all.

It's a shame it's called overated by many, It's linearity being a big issue but I don't see it or even had an issue with it.

Such a beautiful adventure, and a perfect example of feeling the themes of the story in the gameplay as you progress.

This game was meant to be made as it is, and it's sequel more so.

Reviewed on Jan 08, 2021


2 Comments


3 years ago

I think most people calling it overrated are contrarians. It's amazing to see how much Nintendo got right back in 1998. Pretty remarkable how well it holds up, too.

2 years ago

Never finished it