The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a foundation-stone release from Nintendo, remembered on our archive for its action-adventure identity and the conversation it created around play, craft, and taste.

7.8 average critic score

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A world worth carrying after the credits

Morteza / rank #127 / 1998-12-10 / 8.2

Morteza responds to how The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time binds mood, character, and play. The archive score is strongest when the game gives him a reason to keep going beyond pure challenge.

Production craft with purpose

Ehsan / rank #159 / 1998-12-11 / 7.7

Ehsan values The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time most when its presentation, pacing, feel, and technical craft seem built from the same blueprint.

Old-school intelligence in the design

Ahmad / rank #176 / 1998-12-12 / 7.5

Ahmad reads The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time through level design, problem solving, and the pleasure of systems that stay interesting after nostalgia fades.