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My favorite game of all time

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: August 27, 2008
Author: Amazon User

The legend of Zelda has always been a series that continually delivers amazing games that are at the top of their class. The legend of Zelda has always been my favorite video game series of all time since I was little and their games continually suck away hours of my life. This is the game that made me truly love gaming(Before I just did it for fun). It also set the stage for other great games such as majoras mask, wind waker, and twilight princess.

Gameplay: If you have played any of the other Zelda games, you will know that you play as Link, a young Kokiry boy who must go out on the adventure of a lifetime to defeat the evil Ganondorf and save Princess Zelda. The controls are flawless. You just move the analog stick to make Link move, move forward and press A to roll, press B to use your sword, the C buttons are home to you other weapons such as the bow, hookshot, and the like. This game introduced the revolutionary lock on system where you just pressed Z, and staid locked on to an enemy, which meant no more aimless sword swinging, it realy made the combat more managable, and much more fun, Like any Zelda game there is a huge overworld to explore. You have grassy plains, tall volcanic mountains, serene lakes, sandy deserts, difeerent towns and villages, and lots to do. The overworld is just enourmes, esspecially for an N64 game. Hyrule feild stretches in all directions. One of the great things about traveling is part way through the game, you will get a trusty horse named Epona. Riding around hyrule feild is just realy addicting. There are many great minigames to do as well, such as the shooting gallery, bombochu bowling, selling mask, and fishing, yes fishing. There are also special task to do such as collecting ten special poes(Huge ghost that appear in hyrule feild), or collecting 100 Skulltullas(Spiders of a horrible curse). The meat and Potatoes is of course the dungeons. Each dungeon is completley uniqe and different than the last one and shows off alot of great elements. There are many challenging puzzles that reward you when you figure them out. You raise and lower water, look for paths that are invisible with the lens of trooth, push giant blocks with the silver gauntlets, use the megaton hammer to push blocks, and much much more. Each dungeon is just very well crafted that it is hard to beleive that it came out in 1998. There are many feirce enemies in each dungeon that fight to put an end to your quest such as Stalfos, bats, lizolfos, armos, iron knuckles, jellyfish, tektikes, readeds, skulltullas, and so many more. The boss battles are each intricitley desighned and completely different than thre last in the way they look and fight. The boss battle with Ganon at the end is one of my all time favorite final battles ever(only rivald by the fight in twilight princess, and Mother brain). The difficulty is always just right with the challenges and enemys getting toupher as you go on. Through the game you get alot of fantastic weapons to use, such as a bow, hookshot, megaton hammer, hovor boots, silver gauntlets, boomerangs, and much more. Each is always put to good use and none of them ever go absolete and are awlays usefull the whole way through One of the big mechanics is of course the ocarina itself, you play it manually with the button layout being like the holes in the real thing. You can change day into night, transport across the world map, and open passage ways with you trusty instrument, and much more. The biggest suprise is after you get the Master sword and travel forard in time seven years. Time travel is a huge element in this game as some things you do as a child will effect the things you do as an adult, and vice versa. there are also different things avalible to do in each time and it is a blast to go between two time periods and it realy makes you feel powerfull. Nore matter which aspect of the gameplay I am talking about, I cannot find fault anywhere, absolutely perfect.

Story: Hyrule was created by din Nyrule, and Farore, they left behinf the triforce which lies in the Sacerd realm. Many years later, an Evil Man named Ganondorf seeks the triforce and Places a curse on the deku tree, and does other horible things to many races . The deku tree tells navi, the fairy that she must awaken Link as he has been having a nightmare about the evil man. Link goes to get a sword and Sheild, and goes to see the great Deku tree who asks him to rid the curse. Link succeeds but finds out that he is far to late. Before dying, the Deku tree tells him the legond of the triforce and gives him the spirituall stone of the forest, the Kokirys emerald, and then tells him to go to hyrule castle to meet nPrincess Zelda. Link goes to hyrule castle, meets princess Zelda Who tells him of the dreams she has been having about Ganondorf and Ask Link to get the other two stones, Link obliges and gets them but finds that it is to late As princess Zelda and Impa flee hyrule catsle, Zelda throws him the Ocarina of time. Link then comes face to face with Ganondorf and gets a taste of his power. Zelda then Telapethacally teaches him the song of time. Link goes to the Temple of Time and Plays it at the alter where the stones are placed and opens the secret chamber where he finds the Master Sword. Link being the legendary hero, takes the master sword, but finds that he has fallen into Ganondorfs trap. He is then seald in time for seven years where he is awakened by the sage of light Rareu. Link discovers that he is now an Adult. and instructs him to find and awaken the other sages. This is where the game gets epic, but I wont spoil anymore fore, suffice it to say it is a great story that is very well told and will keep you wanting to find out what happens next.

Graphics: These graphics were truly groundbraking and ahead of their time back in 1998. The moment you step out into hyrule feild and se the scale and distance you will be mesmerized. The game shows off some fantastic day and night sequences as well as many different colors. Hyrule market looks and feels alive, the kakariko village will look like a town with houses and shops. The desert esspecially is arguablly the best way to show off the N64s power with snadstorms and wind effects. The Charecter models are great for Lnik, to Zelda, To Ganondorf, to the bosses, to even the NPCs. The enemys realy look feirce and different. These graphics truly set the standerd in 1998.

Sound: The sound effects themselves are Spectacular like the flowing water, the clank of a sword hitting a wall or an enemy, the enemy sounds when thay are struck bu the sword or when they are attacking, Lniks yelps, and much more. The game features a brilliant musicalll score, Koji kondos work is reminiscent of John williams almost, and that is not a comparison I make lightly. You will hum the beat of the lost woods, love the powerfull melody of the temple of time, be entranced by the song of storms, there is just so many great melodys that I have lost count. The song of time is truly memorable as well as all of the others. My only complaint might be the lack of the traditional overworld thing and Navis annoying hey listen screams, but these are all tossed aside once you hear Koji Kondos work at its finest with the lost woods theme and song of time.

Replay Value: I still play this game nonstop. It truly proves that Amazing agameplay oulives any other aspect of a game. There is just so much to do and so much to see and so many places to explore that you will never want to drop the conntroller.

This game is My favorite game of all time and is a must buy for any N64 owner, or enouph of a reason to get one if you do not have one already. It is also avalible on the Wii vertuall console and is well worth the download. This is the game of my Childhood and I cannont stress enoph how much you need to get this game.

ZELDA!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 26, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This is one of the most amazing games I have ever played. The graphics are amazing for the N64. I am a hardcore Zelda fan. I play every game. Those of you who say this is a waste of money are wrong. Everyone should buy and play this.

The King of all Games...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 09, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I can easily say that this is the best game I have ever played. Probably the first time I played it was when I was about 6 or 7, and the game itself was a journey I would never forget. It took me a while to beat it though at my age, for example getting stuck at the last part of Forest Temple, took me almost a year to get past that part. Even after I played this game and moved onto other games, many fond memories of this game remain with me to this day, almost ten years later. Of course I played it many more times, and it never got boring as other games might.

There so many things about this game that made it stand out above every other game I've played in my games, the excellent graphics it had in its time, the unforgettable atmosphere contained in every dungeon, not one dungeon was a disappointment, in fact each dungeon had been a favorite at one time or another. The music was another superior factor in this game that supported its reign as my favorite game, the music in the Lost Forest, Gerudo Valley, Zora's Domain, and bascially the entire soundtrack was memorable, my favorite to this day still remains to be the Last Battle track, capturing the epic feel of that fight.

The gameplay is the best ever to this day, many colorful lands, beautiful scenery and different locales seemed so vivid, that it is an adventure in itself, to explore. Your arsenal of weapons that you get throughout the game are quite fun to use, such as a large sledgehammer, a bow that is soon endowed with elemental powers, a mask allowing you to see hidden things that the natural eye would never see, bombs, and others.

If you have a N64, I highly recommend you buy this title, but hurry before the prices rise as this game is gradually increasing, an antiquity it is becoming. I am pretty sure I will play this game many more times throughout my life, it will never get old to me.

A perfect 5/5.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 26, 2008
Author: Amazon User

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is one of the best games of all time!It once was the highest rated game of all time. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's story begins in Link's house in the Kokiri Forest. The Great Deku Tree has already been posiened or cursed by Gannondorf for The Spiritual Stone of Farfore. Then he sent Navi the Fariy to Link. Link then was told by Navi to go to the Great Deku Tree who tells Link about his curse. Then Link goes in the Tree to defeat the monster that is the curse. Link defeats the monster but the Great Deku Tree says it was already to late as the curse is already killing him. He gives Link The Spiritual Stone of Farfore. Then the Great Deku Tree tells Link to go to Hyrule Castle to meet the princess of Hyrule,Princess Zelda. So Link goes of on his journey. When Link comes back the Great Deku Tree sprout tells Link he isn't a Kokiri he is a Hylian that is why he grew taller because the Kokiri children stay in thier present forms. The Great Deku Tree sprout tells him during the Hyrulian civil war his father fought in it as a Kinght of Hyrule and got killed while his mother got injured and brought him, her baby to the Kokiri forest and she eventualy died when he was very young and told the Great Deku Tree and the Kokiri to raise him,her baby. So the Great Deku Tree raised as if he was a Kokiri himself. You have got to play this game! You won't want to miss it!!!

Best. Game. Ever.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 25, 2008
Author: Amazon User

There is a reason this game makes all the 'top 10' lists.
I could go on and on about the gameplay mechanics and how revolutionary they were in 1998. Or the graphics and sound and how they are a pleasure even today. But just play the game and you'll understand.

One of The Best Games of All Time (Pun Intended)

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 22, 2008
Author: Amazon User

The title says it all. With visuals that were stunning in there time and nostalgic to many gamers today, anyone with a complaint as to the graphics is just complaining to complain. The story is a rich and expanded version of the old classic. The short summary: Save the Princess. The gameplay is simple, intuitive and easy to pick up. The puzzles are challenging, but not frustrating. The enemies are well concieved and the bosses are a thrill to fight, be it your first time or tenth. The characters are numerous and the concept of time travel is well used. The N64 gave us many great games, and if Ocarina of Time isn't at the top of the list, it's a close second.

The Legend of Zelda, Great! With a capital G.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 12, 2008
Author: Amazon User

The Legend of Zelda, what a great game. It had such magical touch to it. A true adventure, and I did beat it, but it wasn't a walk in the park. I remember getting stuck on the water temple and set the controller down for a month or so. Well I finally did end up beating the game and it was fun and challenging all the way through.

Gameplay- The controls are so smooth and intuitive. Developers definitely used all they could in the controllers functionality which means theres no such thing as too many buttons. No slowdowns in the game whatsoever, and pushed the 64 to its limits.

Sound- The musical score really shined through in this Zelda adaptation. The songs stick in your head and they did. Loved the opening scene with Link riding his horse into the sunset. Another thing is they didn't put in any annoying voice-overs that you might find in other RPGS.

Conclusion- While this is the last Zelda that I've had the opportunity to play, it was however the best one. It's got to be one of the top games of all time. All the aspect of a wonderfully put together game are intact within. Play it, you'll love it!

Blows other Zelda games out of the water.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 30, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Out of my experience, this game is by far the best in the series. Its better than Majora's Mask, Twilight Princess, Wind Waker, and yes, even A Link to the Past, a fan favorite. The graphics are not amazing, but they work just fine, and at the time they were made, were quite high end. The story is original and fun. The quests are varied and entertaining, unlike the fetch quests you get in today's action rpgs. It has a good enough sound track, and some of the ocarina songs will be stuck in your head forever. My point is, go out and find this game now or your videogame experience will never be complete!

A Epic Masterpiece

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 17, 2008
Author: Amazon User

(Note:This is the Gamecube Collectors Edition version)I remember ten years ago,seeing the commercial for this game.I always did wonder what it was like.After getting the collectors edition I immediately got started on it.The story focuses,as always,on Link.Link is a young boy living in the Kokiri Forest.One night he has a nightmare,and wakes to discover a fairy named Navi,who will help him through his journey.He is overjoyed but then discovers that the gaurdian of Kokiri Forest,the Great Deku Tree,is dying from a curse.The tree passes along a Spiritual Stone and recommends to see Princess Zelda.Link does so and Zelda tells him to get the other two spiritual stones so Link can get the Master Sword to stop Ganon,King of the Gerudos,from entering the Sacred Realm and stealing the Trifoce,a divine relic.Link achieves the other stones and the Ocarina of Time.Link draws the Sword and finds out he has been tricked by Ganon,who entered the Sacred Realm.Link awakens seven years later,and after discovering he is now an adult,meets Rauru the Sage of Light.According to Rauru,the only way to defeat Ganon is to awaken the Five Sages.That is where the true quest begins.Wow,what a story!Now,the graphics are not bad by today's standards.Neither are the dungeons.They are amazing.And also very complicated.(Please don't mention the Water Temple).Overall this game can be summed up by one word:Perfect.Buy the game,become the hero,and have the time of your life.

Great game, probably one of the best

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: January 22, 2008
Author: Amazon User

There isn't much you can say that is bad with this game. For it's time it had excellent graphics, excellent game play and sound. This game is truly one in a million that I am sure any person can enjoy, BUT, if your a Zelda fan (and have played all if not most games from the beginning) you'll notice some of the things in OOT are recycled. For example, the Kakariko town music is completely recycled from Zelda: A Link to the Past. In fact this game borrows a lot from Zelda: A Link to the Past, though they do manage to change some things in OOT here and there. Still for what it's worth Zelda: OOT is still a pretty darn good game, though I think the story should have been more original.

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