Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time Walkthrough, Gameplay, Wiki
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Updated Apr 03, 2023
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The Nintendo 64 game, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, released in 1998, was the first in the Zelda series to feature 3D graphics. Developed by Nintendo EAD and directed by five individuals, including Eiji Aonuma and Yoshiaki Koizumi, it was overseen by Shigeru Miyamoto, and the story was written by Kensuke Tanabe. Koji Kondo, the series veteran composer, created the musical score.
In the game, players control Link as he journeys through the land of Hyrule, battling to defeat the evil king Ganondorf by exploring dungeons and an overworld through time travel. Innovative gameplay features, such as the target-lock system and context-sensitive buttons, were introduced. To advance through the game, players had to master various songs on an ocarina.
Ocarina of Time received critical acclaim and numerous awards, particularly for its visuals, sound, gameplay, soundtrack, and writing. It is considered one of the best video games of all time and has the highest Metacritic rating of any game. The game was also a commercial success, with over seven million copies sold worldwide, and garnered more pre-orders in the US than any other game at the time.
Since its initial release, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has been re-released on every Nintendo home console and the iQue Player in China. The remastered version, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, was released for the Nintendo 3DS in 2011. Master Quest, an alternative version of the game with new puzzles and higher difficulty, was included in one of the GameCube releases and the 3D version.
Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time Walkthrough
If you're excited to start playing The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Ocarina of Time 3D, I can provide you with a detailed walkthrough on how to complete Link's standard quest in the land of Hyrule. This step-by-step guide will help you embark on a thrilling adventure.
Kokiri Village: To start your adventure in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Ocarina of Time 3D, you'll need to acquire the Kokiri Sword and gather a minimum of 40 Rupees to purchase a Deku Shield. Once you have these items, head over to the Great Deku Tree to begin your quest.
Hyrule Castle: Make your way to Hyrule Castle and exit the area and return to Hyrule Castle and speak to Malon to obtain a chicken egg from her, wait for the egg to hatch, and use the newly hatched chick to wake up Talon, Malon's father. Be careful to avoid detection by the patrols and guards while navigating the castle. Finally, meet and have a conversation with Princess Zelda.
Death Mountain: Visit Kokiri Village and Karariko Village to acquire Saria's Song and show the guard Princess Zelda's letter. Head to Goron Cave, stand near the entrance to meet Darunia and play Zelda's Lullaby and Saria's Song to get the Goron Bracelet. Exit the Goron Cave, set a bomb to clear the rock blocking the entrance to Dodongo Cavern, enter the cavern, obtain Bombs, and defeat King Dodongo.
Zora's Domain: To obtain the silver scales, go to Zora's River and play Zelda's Lullaby to create an entrance through the waterfall. Head to the room where the Zora King is located and talk to the Zora in the tunnel on the left side. Complete a diving challenge to receive the silver scales. Equip them, dive into the fountain, and enter Lake Hylia. Show the letter in the bottle to the Zora King and enter Jabu-Jabu's belly, where you'll escort Princess Ruto, use her to solve puzzles, get the Boomerang, and defeat Barinade.
Temple of Time: Go to Hyrule, meet Ganondorf, retrieve the Ocarina of Time in the moat, visit the Temple of Time, and get Master Sword.
Kakariko Graveyard: Get the Hookshot (as an adult), and learn the Sun's Song.
Lon Lon Ranch: As a child, meet Malon and sing with her by showing her your Ocarina and learning Epona's Song. When you become an adult, pay Ingo to enter the Lon Lon Ranch, play Epona's Song to summon Epona, ride Epona over ramps to earn rupees, beat Ingo in a race twice, and jump over a fence or gate while riding Epona.
Forest Temple: Head to the left side of Karkariko Graveyard and move one of the tombstones.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Guide
In "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time," the fairy Navi awakens the protagonist Link from a nightmare about a man in black armor chasing a young girl. The cursed and dying Great Deku Tree informs Link that a wicked man is trying to conquer the world and has cursed him. Link is given the Spiritual Stone of the Forest and sent to Princess Zelda at Hyrule Castle. Zelda explains that the evil Ganondorf seeks the Triforce, which grants immense power, and that Link must obtain the three Spiritual Stones to claim it before him. Link collects the stones, opens the door to the Sacred Realm, and finds Master Sword, but Ganondorf claims the Triforce. Seven years later, Link must defeat Ganondorf and free the five temples while awakening the five sages. Ganondorf only obtained the Triforce of Power, and he captures Zelda. Link infiltrates the stronghold with the help of the six other sages and defeats Ganondorf. The sages seal Ganondorf in the Dark Realm, and Zelda sends Link back in time.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Gameplay
In The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, the player controls Link in a third-person perspective within a vast, three-dimensional world. Link's primary weapons are his sword and shield, but he can also use other tools like bombs and magic spells. The game introduced context-sensitive actions and a targeting system called "Z-targeting," which simplifies the control scheme and allows Link to focus on enemies or objects. The game is divided into dungeons and overworld, and Link gains abilities and items by completing side quests or exploring. For example, Link can trade items with non-player characters or acquire a horse to travel faster. The game features twelve melodies that Link can learn on his ocarina, which help him solve puzzles and teleport to different locations. The Ocarina of Time also allows Link to claim Master Sword in the Temple of Time, which transports him seven years into the future and transforms him into an adult with new abilities. Link can freely travel between the two time periods by replacing and taking the sword.
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time walkthrough - FAQs
The main objective is to stop the evil Gerudo king, Ganondorf, from obtaining the Triforce and taking over the world.
It is one of the three Spiritual Stones that Link needs to collect to enter the Sacred Realm and claim the Triforce.
The Great Deku Tree is a character who gives Link the Spiritual Stone of the Forest and sends him on his quest to stop Ganondorf.
Sheik is a mysterious character who guides Link to free the five temples from Ganondorf's control and allow each temple's sage to awaken.
Link is incapacitated and Ganondorf, having snuck into the Temple after Link, appears and claims the Triforce.