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Even On The Nintendo 64...These Games ROCK!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: October 11, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Since Amazon is sort of combining Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask into one review, I will write a review for both games. Both games have been remade for the GameCube, and I own both the original N64 version and the GameCube version. The gameCube versions were released if you bought a GameCube at a certain time and if you pre-ordered the Wind Waker.

THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: OCARINA OF TIME
This game started out as you as the "Hero of Time". You were the only forest child without a fairy, and the Great Deku Tree sent the annoying little fairy to you. When you go to the Deku Tree, he says you must get these Spiritual Stones to open the Door of Time, and a bunch of other crap like that.

Sound and Music: 9.5/10.0 This game has one of the best scores in the video game world, and the ocarina songs are very good. 100% credit to the music makers of all the Zelda Games, these are some great songs. The only problem is you can't shut it off. Sometimes it gets annoying, and it doesn't help if you are stuck on a level for hours.

Graphics: 2004: 4.0/10.0 1998: 9.0/10.0 In this day in age the graphics are so good these look like horrible. If this game was released today, everyone would laugh. Back in 1998, these graphics were the best out there. But the good thing about them is you can see the faces unlike some of those games fromt hat time it made you go blind.

Difficulty: 10.0/10.0 This game is HARD! I beat it barely without a strategy guide, and you can be stuck on levels like the Forest Temple and the freaking Water Temple for MONTHS. If you beat the game with a strategy guide, you take the challenge and fun out of it. You also won't have many broken items, like controllers or TV's.

Gameplay: 1,000,000.0/ 10.0 It is considered the best game ever, and was the 1998 Game Of The Year. You could do EVERYTHING in this game, and it is very fun doing all those side quests and other crap. This game is like no other. No other game can match this, none of that Final Fantasy or any other RPG match it, it is the best Nintendo game ever made.

THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: MAJORA'S MASK
The game takes a huge turn in Majoras Mask as young Link goes out with Epona from Hyrule. No Ganondorf's in this game, because it revolves around Majora's Mask, a mask stolen by this little imp from the Happy Mask Shop guy from OOT. You have three days to get the mask back, but you must keep going back using the Ocarina and the Song of Time.

Sound and Music: 9.5/ 10.0 It is like a carbon copy of Ocarina of Time, and the suspensful music is very catchy. The game has great music, ALL ZELDA GAMES HAVE GREAT MUSIC.

Graphics: Same As Ocarina of Time

Difficulty: 9.5/10.0 Not as bad as Ocarina of Time, but that doesn't mean it is not frustrating and challenging. You can't be scared away by the challenge of these games because they are just too great.

Gameplay: 10.0/10.0 The whole mask collecting concept is very fun and it a change from beating Ganondorf like in all the other games. You will feel deja vu of Ocarina of Time because the characters are the same, just different. The game is fun and a great challenge. Overall, these games are classical N64 greats!

Addictive and fun for everyone.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 7
Date: November 10, 1999
Author: Amazon User

I'm probably not the typical video game player, a 38-year old mother of two daughters, but I must admit that I absolutely enjoyed "Zelda, Ocarina of Time." My daughters loved it too; we played it as a family with each of us trying to help the others. We have had hours and hours of family fun. There is some violence but it is fairly mild and there is no gore. I recommend this game to anyone of any age and any gender.

Brilliant, imaginative, entertaining, you never get bored !

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 7
Date: November 20, 1999
Author: Amazon User

A wonderful game for young and old. It's not one you will get bored with, or lose interest in quickly. You can play it over and over and always discover something new to conquer. As you watch the story unfold you gain new skills and tools to strengthen your abilities, you advance, you add to the story, and you can't wait to see what's around the next corner. It is challenging and exciting. Yet if one task is wearing on you, you can always stop and go fishing or horseback riding or a number of other entertainments and come back to it later. New places to seek and explore. You almost feel like you are really there. I would love to see another Zelda. Especially on a PC software cd-rom. Wonderful game. Our whole family enjoyed it.

Enormously Fun Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 7
Date: February 23, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I think that the few low star people are missing the point. Zelda is not Final Fantasy VII, or any other "traditional" RPG-it is an adventure game. If Nintendo billed it as an RPG, fine, but Zelda fans know better. This game is not about adjusting stats, or detailed item exchange, or any of the other number-heavy aspects of RPGs. There, you have detailed, precise control of the action..but you are external to it. In Zelda, despite the 3rd person view, you are more internal to the action. A difference in perspective. Yes, the gameplay is fairly simple...the plot is not THAT original...the non-player characters can be trite and tedious. Again, complaints in this regard are missing the point. Nintendo's best games have always been ones with broad appeal: Mario, earlier Zeldas, etc. Not just appeal for RPG fans who like to crunch numbers and use a pointer as they play; not just for fighting gamers who like to kill people with complex button sequences; not just for sports games fans. Broad appeal. In other words, people other than adolescent males (which I am, by the way) can play these games, and enjoy them. Zelda 64 is fun, it is beautiful (in the limited way of a video game, obviously), it is challenging, and it is engaging. Is it some incredible creative masterwork? No, and frankly, I don't any video game is (this means you Final fantasy VII). So, in the end, I say to all the naysayers: stop being such snobs, and enjoy a fun game. Because thats what its for, fun. Final Fantasy VII is not going to make you smarter...trust me. Enjoy Zelda, everyone. :-)

What can I say? This game is the greatest!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 7
Date: February 25, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I used to kind of hate adventure games, but then I played Zelda. To me, its almost more of a work of art than a video game. My review is kind of long, so brace yourself: STORY: Its been told over and over again. The story of a young man going off to save a princess from the forces of evil, but with Zelda they sort of twisted things around. Its not just the princess here, but other races as well. Also, this princess is no wimp. For those of you who are in the middle of the game, that Sheick person is actually princess Zelda. The basic idea of the game is to defeat bosses from different dungeons(with a whole lot of puzzle solving on the way) and collect medallions and such. Zelda isn't your standard RPG, so if you're just buying it because it's a RPG, then don't! SOME TOTALLY COOL STUFF: The grpahics are just awesome, and you actually feel like you're in another world. The music is great too, the soundtrack is great! There is a lot of detail too. The characters are actually part of the game, even if it isn't very apparent at first. There are different races in Zelda, like the Gorons and Zoras, plus the amazing Sheickah, and each one has its own customs. There is an incredible amount of exploration possible, especially when you gain more items. The puzzles are challenging, but if one person is the brains and the other is the battler, then you can pretty much garauntee victory over any dungeon. SOME WAY AWESOME CHARACTERS: Sheick: this mysterious guy isn't much more than a music teacher, but he is in one of the coolest cinema scenes Link: The hero of course, so he has lots of cool things to brag about. So I'll just let you discover'em Zelda: the princess, but no softy! she is the one who first figured out that all is not right in the land of Hyrule, and she appears in the title too! Well, that's about it. If you don't like my review, say so! I'm actually curious to see how many people think my writing stinks. P.S. Zelda is my favorite game in case you haven't guessed

Extraordinary! A game that set the pace for many adventure games to follow.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 7
Date: June 19, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Unless you've been living in a box your whole life, chances are you've heard about what an incredible game this is. Nay, I will go as far as to say perfect. Even if you haven't grown up with the Zelda series, you're still likely to find this game quite enjoyable. It's safe to say that this game was nothing short of revolutionary, and it continues to be one of my favorite video games of all time.

The story begins as a young Link awakens in a small tree hut. Staying true to past games, you start off with no items or weapons. You soon learn that the Great Deku Tree wishes to see Link, and thus you set out to explore Kokiri Forest. Upon taking your first steps outside, you meet the elfish inhabitants of the forest. While you search the area for a sword, you have time to get accustomed to the controls and the environment. Once you have sufficiently explored the forest and gathered the required items, you head for the Great Deku Tree, accompanied by your faerie friend Navi. After completing this first dungeon, the Deku Tree explains the history of the Triforce and rewards Link with the Spiritual Stone of the Forest, thus setting the story in motion.

The graphics of this game are fantastic for its time. You can now journey through a fully navigable 3D map. The details of the environment properly capture the mood of each setting, be it a forest village, a watery temple, a haunted underground maze, or the inside of a giant fish's belly. The map of Hyrule is pretty expansive and full of places and objects to explore. The cinematic sequences look great and tie the segments of the story together well.

I absolutely love the controls in this game. Everything is pretty intuitive: the A Button is used to execute actions, the B Button swings your sword, and the C Buttons allow you to store up to three items to use during play. You're able to roll and jump, swim and climb, block attacks, stab, and build up power for swing attacks. But the greatest addition to the control features is the Z Targeting ability. This function allows you to lock on to people and enemies and focus a particular action on the targeted object. Moreover, this button will focus the camera directly behind Link, allowing you to have control over your point of view. To this day, I compare games' camera controls to Ocarina of Time, often wishing for that very desirable Z Targeting capability. A great addition to your supply of character controls.

The story itself builds upon previous games in the series, for we interact with familiar characters like Zelda and Ganondorf in addition to many new individuals. As always, there are a whole variety of weapons and items to collect during your travels, some that are familiar and some that are new to this title. What makes this game even more engaging is the idea of traveling through time. You begin the story as a child, growing as a warrior and searching for the Spiritual Stones. When you travel into the future, the world has become darker and your missions more challenging. There is a constant interplay between the past and the present as you try to make your way through the dungeons and numerous side quests. The multitude of puzzles, games, and items to collect makes this story very immersive and entertaining. The endearing characters that you meet provide for a rich, enjoyable plot, furthering your adventure along with their dialogue and aid.

And the game would not be complete without sound. Again, Ocarina of Time gains a perfect score here. The sounds that Link makes when he fights, moves, and interacts with others are both enjoyable and believable. The echoes that your character makes are varied depending on what type of environment he is in. Likewise, the soundtrack is just as appropriate. Each level has a different musical score, and each song blends in beautifully with the surroundings. Also, some of the songs are familiar tunes from the previous games, transformed just right for a sound that is nostalgic, yet new. The ocarina songs are appealing as well, adding another interesting component to the gameplay. Ocarina of Time really has a wonderful soundtrack, and even today I still enjoy listening to it.

All in all, this game is truly a classic, and yet another impressive sequel in the Zelda series. From the sensible controls to the superb storyline to the awesome soundtrack, Ocarina of Time is a gem in the adventure game genre.

A little too easy, but certainly fun...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 6 / 8
Date: March 11, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Well now, I've played many RPG, and I've always used the SNES "Zelda: Link to the Past" as a standard against which to measure those other games. (My favorites, if you're interested, have been SNES "Brain Lord" and Playstation "Alundra" and "Lunar".) So far with N64 Zelda, I've been disappointed.

The real problem I've been having with this game is, oddly enough, the exact opposite of what I normally find so frustrating with other games. In the case of Zelda, everything comes so easy to you. I run around with a purse constantly full of Rupees, a bag full of ammo, bombs, arrows, and full heart and magic meters - I want for nothing. Running low on some item? Ram a tree, break a jug, lift a rock or chop through some grass - no need to search out a shop, or strategically conserve resources as you move through a dungeon! Don't know how to defeat an enemy? No problem! That irritating fairy, Navi, is MORE than happy tell you! Before a puzzle even starts, Navi butts in, perfectly willing to spoil the solution for you with an utterly unsubtle hint. Usually in these games I'm banging my head against a wall trying to figure out what to do next (which is actually a good thing) - but in Zelda, its handed to you on a silver platter. Even Donkey Kong 64 provided more brain exercise than this game has. (Ok, not much, but at least I had to work at some of the puzzles in that game!)

As for what is good about this game, well, the graphics really are spectacular. And, although there is an order to the dungeons which you must follow, there is ample non-linear side play that allows a freedom of mini-puzzle work that keeps the game entertaining. It is fun working at finding all the heart pieces, all the Skulltella gold coins, and figuring out where to find a poe special enough to satisfy the ghost shop propietor...and I'll admit it took me an embarrassing long time to figure out what to do with the cows I kept coming across... Also, you are required to display some fancy footwork when it comes time to take down a boss or one of the minions running around the dungeons (despite the fact that Navi tells you what to do!). And there are some tricks to simply navigating the dungeons that do provide work to a brain cell or two...

The point is, is that this is in fact a fun way to while away some time. But if you're looking for a tough puzzle-laden game, this is not it. Go for the Tomb Raider series, or one of the games I mentioned at the beginning. Enjoy this game only as one of the more unpuzzling RPGs that it is.

A timeless classic!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 10 / 18
Date: April 11, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I'm what gamers call a "Zelda Veteran" , I've played almost ALL of the Zelda games and managed to beat only one: this one. I love the Zelda games because they are challenging, different and fun to play.
In this one, Link lives in a forest with the forest folk. Link is soon inside the Deku Tree to defeat the evil monsters that moved into the tree. After a battle with the queen spider, the Deku Tree sadly dies and tells Link to find Zelda, the Princess of Hyrule.
Hyrule is a kingdom that's always in trouble, and its up to Link to save the land from a terrible enemy. Link has the help of Navi, a fairy that gives you advice or tells you what you should do next.
During his adventures, Link will learn spells, be swallowed by a huge fish, and saving the land from the evil Ganondorf. This game is a classic and worth the money.

A game for both mature and young

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 6
Date: December 01, 1999
Author: Amazon User

This game has enough to keep the whole family entraped. The graphics are great with sounds juat as sharp. The game provides several "side games" that all can enjoy. I have always been a big fan of the PC "King's Quest" sega, and found a new love for Zelda. Even when you think you are done with the game, your not. Smooth graphics, challeging bosses, great story line. A great buy!

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 6
Date: December 15, 2000
Author: Amazon User

For a long time, people were anticipating Shigeru Miyamoto's work-in-progress. When it was finally released it became one of the fastest selling and biggest selling games ever, as well as *the* most critically acclaimed game of all time. It was described by all as being near enough perfect. The Ocarina of Time is an epic adventure set in the land of Hyrule. The hero of the game is Link, hero of every other Zelda game. When the game is started up, Link is visited by a fairy and told to visit the Great Deku Tree. From here the story unravels smoothly, with Link eventually finding out that he must save Hyrule from the evil Ganondorf.

Ocarina of Time is striking in just about every way possible. The graphics, while not the best on the system, are used to represent a fantastic world of lakes, rivers, forests, mountains, castles, deserts and feilds so incredibly well that you would be forgiven for thinking that they are. One testemant that can be given to Ocarina's graphics, is the fact that when the cut-scenes are done without the use of FMV it seems that this was the logical choice.

The Zelda series of games has always been praised for the high quality of its music and Ocarina of Time is no exception to this. Some Zelda fans bemoan the loss of the Zelda overworld music, although the Hyrule field music that replaces it is wonderful so who's complaining? Many of the other areas have fantastic theme music and there are to many excellent peices to mention them all here.

The general control system is similar to the one that Zelda gamers are used to, with one button as the sword and other buttons as the items. For the first time however, the player may equip more than one non-sword item at once. Although the basic controls are the same, a lot of thinking has gone into extra features such as Z-targetting, Auto-Jump, different fighting moves and the A/ction button.

Ocarina of Times quest is both it's biggest advantage and its greatest problem. Zelda gamers will lap up the traditional Zelda style quest. However, others may find that the lack of a complex story and the need to enter numerous dungeons may detract from the game for them.

All in all Ocarina of Time deserves every bit of praise that it gets. The criticisms directed at it are valid, but it is up to the individual to decide whether these are real disadvantages or inconsequential irrelevances.

GRAPHICS: 96%- Not the best on the N64, but they certainly pack a punch. Mmmm... Zora's Domain

SOUND: 98%- Epic music and the sound effects are great. No voices though. Mmmm... Song of Storms

GAMEPLAY: 95%- Smooth controls combine with great action. Mmmm... Z-Targeting

SOMETHING OR OTHER: 99%- Everything combines so well. Puzzles, beatiful scenery, fact that it's Zelda. Mmmm... Endless joy

OVERALL: 98%- Best game out now. Mmmm... What he said!

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