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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

by Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · published by Nintendo

Released November 21, 1998 on Wii U, Wii, and Nintendo 64.

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About The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is the fifth main installment of The Legend of Zelda series and the first to be released for the Nintendo 64. It was one of the most highly anticipated games of its age, and is listed among the greatest video games ever created by numerous websites and magazines. The gameplay of Ocarina of Time was revolutionary for its time, it has arguably made more of an impact on later games in the series than any of its predecessors even though they had the same cores of exploration, dungeons, puzzles and item usage. Among the gameplay mechanics, one of the most noteworthy is the time-traveling system. The game begins with the player controlling the child Link, but later on an adult Link becomes a playable character as well and each of them has certain unique abilities. Ocarina of Time also introduces the use of music to solve puzzles: as new songs are learned, they can be used to solve puzzles, gain access to new areas and warp to different locations. Dungeon exploration is somewhat more puzzle-oriented than in earlier games but they are not too complex.

A young boy named Link was raised in the village of the elf-like Kokiri people. One day a fairy named Navi introduces him to the village's guardian, the Great Deku Tree. It appears that a mysterious man has cursed the tree, and Link is sent to the Hyrule Castle to find out more. Princess Zelda tells Link that Ganondorf, the leader of the Gerudo tribe, seeks to obtain the Triforce, a holy relic that grants immense power to the one who possesses it. Link must do everything in his power to obtain the Triforce before Ganondorf does, and save Hyrule.

Release dates by platform

Nintendo 64JPNovember 21, 1998 · Out now
Nintendo 64NANovember 23, 1998 · Out now
Nintendo 64CNDecember 1998
Nintendo 64EUDecember 11, 1998 · Out now
Nintendo 64AUDecember 18, 1998 · Out now
Nintendo 64BR1998
WiiEUFebruary 23, 2007 · Out now
WiiAUFebruary 23, 2007 · Out now
WiiNAFebruary 26, 2007 · Out now
WiiJPFebruary 27, 2007 · Out now
Wii UNAJuly 2, 2015 · Out now
Wii UEUJuly 2, 2015 · Out now
Wii UAUJuly 3, 2015 · Out now
Wii UJPDecember 23, 2015 · Out now

Reviews & players

Player score922177 ratings on IGDB

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time FAQ

When did The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time come out?

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was released on November 21, 1998 for Wii U, Wii, and Nintendo 64.

Is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on PlayStation 5?

No. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on Wii U, Wii, and Nintendo 64.

Is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Xbox Series X|S?

No. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on Wii U, Wii, and Nintendo 64.

Is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on Wii U, Wii, and Nintendo 64.

Is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on PC?

No. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has not been announced for PC. It is available on Wii U, Wii, and Nintendo 64.

Who is making The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time?

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is developed by Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development and published by Nintendo, Gradiente, and iQue.

Is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time multiplayer?

No. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is single player only.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time series

6 games in release order

Full timeline
  1. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time1998
  2. The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask2000
  3. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - Master Quest2002
  4. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D2011
  5. The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D2015
  6. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time2026

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