The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is an action-adventure video game developed by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64. It was released in Japan on November 21, 1998 and in North America on March 21, 1999. Ocarina of Time is considered to be one of the greatest video games of all time, and is frequently cited by critics as the best game in the series. This legend is set concurrent with the events of the original The Legend of Zelda, and thus the story parallels the one of the original game. The game follows Link, the protagonist of the series, as he travels through time to stop the evil Ganondorf from taking over the Kingdom of Hyrule.
When you first start the game, you will be guided through the basics of gameplay and controls via the in-game tutorial. The tutorial will teach you how to move Link with the control stick, target enemies with the Z-button, how to use the A, B, and C buttons, and all the other controls. Once you go through the basics, you will be given the opportunity to practice your moves and understand the controls.
When you transition to a new area in the game, the game will prompt you to save your progress. You can save in any area where there is a save point or in a temple or dungeon. You can save your progress in the most recent save file and continue from there. You can also overwrite your save file if you wish to replay any area of the game.
The game follows Link, as he is sent on a journey by the Great Deku Tree to save the land of Hyrule from the evil forces of the sorcerer Ganondorf. Throughout the game, Link will traverse different lands, solve puzzles, and defeat enemies. He will also complete a few side-quests on his adventure, such as collecting mystical stones and playing songs on the Ocarina of Time. Completing these side-quests may help him as he progresses through his main quest.
Exploring the lands of Hyrule is an integral part of the game. By exploring, you will find items and power-ups, as well as secrets. You can also use items you have found on your journey, such as bombs and arrows, to help you navigate your way through the various dungeons in the game. Throughout your journey, you will be confronted with enemies and bosses, which must be defeated in order to progress. You can defeat enemies by using your sword, shield, bombs, arrows, and other items.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64.
The game was released in Japan on November 21, 1998 and in North America on March 21, 1999.
Other games in the The Legend of Zelda series that are similar to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time includes The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.
The game is currently available on web, Android, and iOS platforms.
The Ocarina of Time is found near the end of the game after you have completed the Water Temple, in the Sacred Forest Meadow.