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margin: 0.75em; vertical-align: bottom; text-align:center;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Locations_in_Ocarina_of_Time" title="Locations in Ocarina of Time"><img alt="OoT Link and Epona Artwork" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="64" height="47" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="OoT Link and Epona Artwork.png" data-image-key="OoT_Link_and_Epona_Artwork.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/3/31/OoT_Link_and_Epona_Artwork.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/64?cb=20170511000204" /></a></span><br /><a href="/wiki/Locations_in_Ocarina_of_Time" title="Locations in Ocarina of Time">Locations</a></div>\n <div style="display:inline-block; margin: 0.75em; vertical-align: bottom; text-align:center;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Dungeons_in_Ocarina_of_Time" title="Dungeons in Ocarina of Time"><img alt="OoT Link Climbing Block Artwork" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="61" height="64" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="OoT Link Climbing Block Artwork.png" data-image-key="OoT_Link_Climbing_Block_Artwork.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/d/d4/OoT_Link_Climbing_Block_Artwork.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/61?cb=20171219030901" /></a></span><br /><a href="/wiki/Dungeons_in_Ocarina_of_Time" title="Dungeons in Ocarina of Time">Dungeons</a></div>\n <div style="display:inline-block; margin: 0.75em; vertical-align: bottom; text-align:center;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Items_in_Ocarina_of_Time" title="Items in Ocarina of Time"><img alt="OoT Ocarina of Time Render" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="64" height="54" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="OoT Ocarina of Time Render.png" data-image-key="OoT_Ocarina_of_Time_Render.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/9/97/OoT_Ocarina_of_Time_Render.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/64?cb=20110801131627" /></a></span><br /><a href="/wiki/Items_in_Ocarina_of_Time" title="Items in Ocarina of Time">Items</a></div>\n <div style="display:inline-block; margin: 0.75em; vertical-align: bottom; text-align:center;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Ocarina_of_Time_Translations" title="Ocarina of Time Translations"><img alt="OoT Kaepora Gaebora Artwork" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="58" height="64" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="OoT Kaepora Gaebora Artwork.png" data-image-key="OoT_Kaepora_Gaebora_Artwork.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/c/c4/OoT_Kaepora_Gaebora_Artwork.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/58?cb=20170511000801" /></a></span><br /><a href="/wiki/Ocarina_of_Time_Translations" title="Ocarina of Time Translations">Translations</a></div>\n <div style="display:inline-block; margin: 0.75em; vertical-align: bottom; text-align:center;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Ocarina_of_Time/Credits" title="The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time/Credits"><img alt="OoT Navi" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="64" height="61" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="OoT Navi.png" data-image-key="OoT_Navi.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/b/b4/OoT_Navi.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/64?cb=20110418002553" /></a></span><br /><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Ocarina_of_Time/Credits" title="The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time/Credits">Credits</a></div>\n</th></tr></tbody></table>\n<dl><dd><i>This article is about the game. For the item, see <a href="/wiki/Ocarina_of_Time_(Item)" title="Ocarina of Time (Item)">Ocarina of Time (Item)</a>. For other uses, see <a href="/wiki/Ocarina_of_Time_(Disambiguation)" title="Ocarina of Time (Disambiguation)">Ocarina of Time (Disambiguation)</a>.</i></dd></dl>\n<p>\n<aside role="region" class="portable-infobox pi-background pi-border-color pi-theme-wikia pi-layout-default">\n<h2 class="pi-item pi-item-spacing pi-title pi-secondary-background" data-source="name"><i>The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time</i></h2>\n\n<figure class="pi-item pi-image" data-source="image">\n\t<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/a/aa/OoT_English_Logo.png/revision/latest?cb=20170127011532" class="image image-thumbnail" title="OoT English Logo">\n\t\t<img src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/a/aa/OoT_English_Logo.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/267?cb=20170127011532" srcset="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/a/aa/OoT_English_Logo.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/267?cb=20170127011532 1x, 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data-source="designer">\n\t\n\t\t<h3 class="pi-data-label pi-secondary-font">Designer(s)</h3>\n\t\n\t<div class="pi-data-value pi-font"><a href="/wiki/Shigeru_Miyamoto" title="Shigeru Miyamoto">Shigeru Miyamoto</a> (producer/supervisor), <a href="/wiki/Takashi_Tezuka" title="Takashi Tezuka">Takashi Tezuka</a> (supervisor), Toshihiko Nakago (supervisor), Yoichi Yamada (director), <a href="/wiki/Eiji_Aonuma" title="Eiji Aonuma">Eiji Aonuma</a> (director)<br /><a href="/wiki/Koji_Kondo" title="Koji Kondo">Koji Kondo</a> (sound composer)</div>\n</div>\n\n<div class="pi-item pi-data pi-item-spacing pi-border-color" data-source="released">\n\t\n\t\t<h3 class="pi-data-label pi-secondary-font">Release date(s)</h3>\n\t\n\t<div class="pi-data-value pi-font"><b>N64 release</b><br /><span typeof="mw:File"><span title="United States of America"><img alt="United States of America" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/5/5b/United_States_of_America_Flag.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/20?cb=20081015180917" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="20" height="11" class="mw-file-element" data-image-name="United States of America Flag.png" data-image-key="United_States_of_America_Flag.png" data-relevant="1" /></span></span> <b>United States of America:</b><br />• November 23, 1998<sup id="cite_ref-E_7_1-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-E_7-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><br /><span typeof="mw:File"><span title="Japan"><img alt="Japan" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/3/37/Japan_Flag.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/20?cb=20161025073448" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="20" height="14" class="mw-file-element" data-image-name="Japan Flag.png" data-image-key="Japan_Flag.png" data-relevant="0" /></span></span> <b>Japan:</b><br />• November 21, 1998<sup id="cite_ref-E_7_1-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-E_7-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><br /><span typeof="mw:File"><span title="Commonwealth of Australia"><img alt="Commonwealth of Australia" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/b/be/Commonwealth_of_Australia_Flag.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/20?cb=20081015181136" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="20" height="10" class="mw-file-element" data-image-name="Commonwealth of Australia Flag.png" data-image-key="Commonwealth_of_Australia_Flag.png" data-relevant="1" /></span></span> <span typeof="mw:File"><span title="New Zealand"><img alt="New Zealand" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="20" height="10" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="New Zealand Flag.svg" data-image-key="New_Zealand_Flag.svg" data-relevant="0" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/0/00/New_Zealand_Flag.svg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/20?cb=20220324230754" /></span></span> <b>Australia / New Zealand:</b><br />• December 18, 1998<br /><span typeof="mw:File"><span title="United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland"><img alt="United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="20" height="12" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="United Kingdom Flag.jpg" data-image-key="United_Kingdom_Flag.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/c/c2/United_Kingdom_Flag.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/20?cb=20081229110601" /></span></span> <span typeof="mw:File"><span title="Republic of Ireland"><img alt="Republic of Ireland" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="20" height="10" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="Ireland Flag.svg" data-image-key="Ireland_Flag.svg" data-relevant="0" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/b/b1/Ireland_Flag.svg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/20?cb=20220324230124" /></span></span> <b>The UK / Ireland:</b><br />• December 11, 1998<br /><p><br /><b>GCN release</b><br /><span typeof="mw:File"><span title="United States of America"><img alt="United States of America" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="20" height="11" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="United States of America Flag.png" data-image-key="United_States_of_America_Flag.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/5/5b/United_States_of_America_Flag.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/20?cb=20081015180917" /></span></span> <b>United States of America:</b><br />• November 17, 2003<br /><span typeof="mw:File"><span title="Japan"><img alt="Japan" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="20" height="14" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="Japan Flag.png" data-image-key="Japan_Flag.png" data-relevant="0" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/3/37/Japan_Flag.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/20?cb=20161025073448" /></span></span> <b>Japan:</b><br />• November 7, 2003<br /><span typeof="mw:File"><span title="Commonwealth of Australia"><img alt="Commonwealth of Australia" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="20" height="10" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="Commonwealth of Australia Flag.png" data-image-key="Commonwealth_of_Australia_Flag.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/b/be/Commonwealth_of_Australia_Flag.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/20?cb=20081015181136" /></span></span> <span typeof="mw:File"><span title="New Zealand"><img alt="New Zealand" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="20" height="10" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="New Zealand Flag.svg" data-image-key="New_Zealand_Flag.svg" data-relevant="0" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/0/00/New_Zealand_Flag.svg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/20?cb=20220324230754" /></span></span> <b>Australia / New Zealand:</b><br />• March 19, 2004<br /><span typeof="mw:File"><span title="Republic of Korea"><img alt="Republic of Korea" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="20" height="13" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="Republic of Korea Flag.png" data-image-key="Republic_of_Korea_Flag.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/3/32/Republic_of_Korea_Flag.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/20?cb=20120125013505" /></span></span> <b>South Korea:</b><br />• 2003<br /><span typeof="mw:File"><span title="United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland"><img alt="United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="20" height="12" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="United Kingdom Flag.jpg" data-image-key="United_Kingdom_Flag.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/c/c2/United_Kingdom_Flag.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/20?cb=20081229110601" /></span></span> <span typeof="mw:File"><span title="Republic of Ireland"><img alt="Republic of Ireland" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="20" height="10" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="Ireland Flag.svg" data-image-key="Ireland_Flag.svg" data-relevant="0" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/b/b1/Ireland_Flag.svg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/20?cb=20220324230124" /></span></span> <b>The UK / Ireland:</b><br />• November 14, 2003<br /><br /><b>iQue Player release</b><br /><span typeof="mw:File"><span title="People's Republic of China"><img alt="People's Republic of China" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="20" height="13" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="China Flag.png" data-image-key="China_Flag.png" data-relevant="0" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/6/69/China_Flag.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/20?cb=20131017023921" /></span></span> <b>China:</b><br />• November 17, 2003<br /><br /><b>Wii VC release</b><br /><span typeof="mw:File"><span title="United States of America"><img alt="United States of America" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="20" height="11" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="United States of America Flag.png" data-image-key="United_States_of_America_Flag.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/5/5b/United_States_of_America_Flag.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/20?cb=20081015180917" /></span></span> <b>United States of America:</b><br />• February 26, 2007<br /><span typeof="mw:File"><span title="Japan"><img alt="Japan" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="20" height="14" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="Japan Flag.png" data-image-key="Japan_Flag.png" data-relevant="0" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/3/37/Japan_Flag.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/20?cb=20161025073448" /></span></span> <b>Japan:</b><br />• February 26, 2007<br /><span typeof="mw:File"><span title="Commonwealth of Australia"><img alt="Commonwealth of Australia" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="20" height="10" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="Commonwealth of Australia Flag.png" data-image-key="Commonwealth_of_Australia_Flag.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/b/be/Commonwealth_of_Australia_Flag.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/20?cb=20081015181136" /></span></span> <span typeof="mw:File"><span title="New Zealand"><img alt="New Zealand" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="20" height="10" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="New Zealand Flag.svg" data-image-key="New_Zealand_Flag.svg" data-relevant="0" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/0/00/New_Zealand_Flag.svg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/20?cb=20220324230754" /></span></span> <b>Australia / New Zealand:</b><br />• February 22, 2007<br /><span typeof="mw:File"><span title="United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland"><img alt="United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="20" height="12" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="United Kingdom Flag.jpg" data-image-key="United_Kingdom_Flag.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/c/c2/United_Kingdom_Flag.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/20?cb=20081229110601" /></span></span> <span typeof="mw:File"><span title="Republic of Ireland"><img alt="Republic of Ireland" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="20" height="10" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="Ireland Flag.svg" data-image-key="Ireland_Flag.svg" data-relevant="0" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/b/b1/Ireland_Flag.svg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/20?cb=20220324230124" /></span></span> <b>The UK / Ireland:</b><br />• February 23, 2007<br /><br /><b>Wii U VC release</b><br /><span typeof="mw:File"><span title="United States of America"><img alt="United States of America" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="20" height="11" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="United States of America Flag.png" data-image-key="United_States_of_America_Flag.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/5/5b/United_States_of_America_Flag.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/20?cb=20081015180917" /></span></span> <b>United States of America:</b><br />• July 2, 2015<br /><span typeof="mw:File"><span title="Japan"><img alt="Japan" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="20" height="14" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="Japan Flag.png" data-image-key="Japan_Flag.png" data-relevant="0" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/3/37/Japan_Flag.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/20?cb=20161025073448" /></span></span> <b>Japan:</b><br />• December 23, 2015<br /><span typeof="mw:File"><span title="Commonwealth of Australia"><img alt="Commonwealth of Australia" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="20" height="10" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="Commonwealth of Australia Flag.png" data-image-key="Commonwealth_of_Australia_Flag.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/b/be/Commonwealth_of_Australia_Flag.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/20?cb=20081015181136" /></span></span> <span typeof="mw:File"><span title="New Zealand"><img alt="New Zealand" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="20" height="10" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="New Zealand Flag.svg" data-image-key="New_Zealand_Flag.svg" data-relevant="0" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/0/00/New_Zealand_Flag.svg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/20?cb=20220324230754" /></span></span> <b>Australia / New Zealand:</b><br />• July 3, 2015<br /><span typeof="mw:File"><span title="United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland"><img alt="United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="20" height="12" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="United Kingdom Flag.jpg" data-image-key="United_Kingdom_Flag.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/c/c2/United_Kingdom_Flag.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/20?cb=20081229110601" /></span></span> <span typeof="mw:File"><span title="Republic of Ireland"><img alt="Republic of Ireland" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="20" height="10" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="Ireland Flag.svg" data-image-key="Ireland_Flag.svg" data-relevant="0" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/b/b1/Ireland_Flag.svg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/20?cb=20220324230124" /></span></span> <b>The UK / Ireland:</b><br />• July 2, 2015<br /><br /><b>Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack release</b><br /><span typeof="mw:File"><span title="United States of America"><img alt="United States of America" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="20" height="11" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="United States of America Flag.png" data-image-key="United_States_of_America_Flag.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/5/5b/United_States_of_America_Flag.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/20?cb=20081015180917" /></span></span> <b>United States of America:</b><br />• October 25, 2021<br /><span typeof="mw:File"><span title="Japan"><img alt="Japan" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="20" height="14" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="Japan Flag.png" data-image-key="Japan_Flag.png" data-relevant="0" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/3/37/Japan_Flag.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/20?cb=20161025073448" /></span></span> <b>Japan:</b><br />• October 25, 2021<br /><span typeof="mw:File"><span title="Commonwealth of Australia"><img alt="Commonwealth of Australia" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="20" height="10" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="Commonwealth of Australia Flag.png" data-image-key="Commonwealth_of_Australia_Flag.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/b/be/Commonwealth_of_Australia_Flag.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/20?cb=20081015181136" /></span></span> <span typeof="mw:File"><span title="New Zealand"><img alt="New Zealand" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="20" height="10" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="New Zealand Flag.svg" data-image-key="New_Zealand_Flag.svg" data-relevant="0" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/0/00/New_Zealand_Flag.svg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/20?cb=20220324230754" /></span></span> <b>Australia / New Zealand:</b><br />• October 25, 2021<br /><span typeof="mw:File"><span title="United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland"><img alt="United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="20" height="12" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="United Kingdom Flag.jpg" data-image-key="United_Kingdom_Flag.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/c/c2/United_Kingdom_Flag.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/20?cb=20081229110601" /></span></span> <span typeof="mw:File"><span title="Republic of Ireland"><img alt="Republic of Ireland" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="20" height="10" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="Ireland Flag.svg" data-image-key="Ireland_Flag.svg" data-relevant="0" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/b/b1/Ireland_Flag.svg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/20?cb=20220324230124" /></span></span> <b>The UK / Ireland:</b><br />• October 25, 2021<br /><br /></p></div>\n</div>\n\n<div class="pi-item pi-data pi-item-spacing pi-border-color" data-source="ratings">\n\t\n\t\t<h3 class="pi-data-label pi-secondary-font">Content ratings</h3>\n\t\n\t<div class="pi-data-value pi-font"><ul class="plainlist"><li><b><span class="explain" title="Entertainment Software Rating Board (North America)" style="text-decoration: underline dotted;">ESRB</span>:</b> E</li><li><b><span class="explain" title="Pan European Game Information (Europe)" style="text-decoration: underline dotted;">PEGI</span>:</b> 12</li><li><b><span class="explain" title="Computer Entertainment Rating Organization (Japan)" style="text-decoration: underline dotted;">CERO</span>:</b> A</li><li><b><span class="explain" title="Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association (United Kingdom)" style="text-decoration: underline dotted;">ELSPA</span>:</b> 3+</li><li><b><span class="explain" title="Australian Classification Board (Australia)" style="text-decoration: underline dotted;">ACB</span>:</b> G8+ <span style="font-size:smaller">(N64 and GCN)</span></li><li><b><span class="explain" title="Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle (Germany)" style="text-decoration: underline dotted;">USK</span>:</b> 6</li><li><b><span class="explain" title="Game Rating and Administration Committee (South Korea)" style="text-decoration: underline dotted;">GRAC</span>:</b> A</li></ul></div>\n</div>\n\n<div class="pi-item pi-data pi-item-spacing pi-border-color" data-source="genre">\n\t\n\t\t<h3 class="pi-data-label pi-secondary-font">Genre(s)</h3>\n\t\n\t<div class="pi-data-value pi-font">Action Adventure</div>\n</div>\n\n<div class="pi-item pi-data pi-item-spacing pi-border-color" data-source="modes">\n\t\n\t\t<h3 class="pi-data-label pi-secondary-font">Game mode(s)</h3>\n\t\n\t<div class="pi-data-value pi-font">Single player</div>\n</div>\n\n<div class="pi-item pi-data pi-item-spacing pi-border-color" data-source="canon">\n\t\n\t\t<h3 class="pi-data-label pi-secondary-font">Canonicity</h3>\n\t\n\t<div class="pi-data-value pi-font">Canon<sup id="cite_ref-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></div>\n</div>\n\n<div class="pi-item pi-data pi-item-spacing pi-border-color" data-source="predecessor">\n\t\n\t\t<h3 class="pi-data-label pi-secondary-font">Predecessor</h3>\n\t\n\t<div class="pi-data-value pi-font"><i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Link%27s_Awakening" title="The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening">Link's Awakening</a></i>, <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Four_Swords" title="The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords">Four Swords</a></i> (<b>Hylia & the Hero of Time</b>)</div>\n</div>\n\n<div class="pi-item pi-data pi-item-spacing pi-border-color" data-source="successor">\n\t\n\t\t<h3 class="pi-data-label pi-secondary-font">Successor</h3>\n\t\n\t<div class="pi-data-value pi-font"><i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Majora%27s_Mask" title="The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask">Majora's Mask</a></i> (Game release/<b>Child Timeline</b>), <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_A_Link_to_the_Past" title="The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past">A Link to the Past</a></i> (<b>Fallen Hero Timeline</b>), <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_The_Wind_Waker" title="The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker">The Wind Waker</a></i> (<b>Adult Timeline</b>)</div>\n</div>\n</aside>\n\n<i><b>The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time</b></i> is the fifth main installment of <a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda_(series)" title="The Legend of Zelda (series)"><i>The Legend of Zelda</i> series</a> and the first to be released for the <a href="/wiki/Nintendo_64" title="Nintendo 64">Nintendo 64</a>. It was one of the most highly anticipated games of its age,<sup id="cite_ref-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> and is listed among the greatest video games ever created by numerous websites and magazines.<sup id="cite_ref-4" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> It was released in Japan on November 21, 1998, the United States on November 23, 1998, Europe on December 11, 1998, & Australia on December 18, 1998. It is the first game in the long-running franchise to display 3D graphics.\n</p><p>Widely considered to be a masterpiece, it most famously scored the first perfect 40/40 score in Famitsu Magazine - a feat that only 26 games (including <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_The_Wind_Waker" title="The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker">The Wind Waker</a></i>, <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Skyward_Sword" title="The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword">Skyward Sword</a></i> and <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Breath_of_the_Wild" title="The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild">Breath of the Wild</a></i>) have ever achieved.<sup id="cite_ref-5" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-5"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>5<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> In addition, G4 television declared it "the #1 game of all time" as well as <a href="/wiki/Nintendo_Power" title="Nintendo Power">Nintendo Power</a>. <i>Ocarina of Time</i> is listed in Guinness World Records - Gamer's Edition 2008, as the highest ranked game of all time.<sup id="cite_ref-6" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-6"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>6<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> In the 2010 Gamer's Edition, <i>Ocarina of Time</i> was updated as "the most critically acclaimed game of all time."<sup id="cite_ref-7" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-7"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>7<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> It is also the highest scoring game of all time on Metacritic, at 99/100.<sup id="cite_ref-metacritic_8-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-metacritic-8"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>8<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> It has also been ranked the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_video_games_considered_the_best" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:List of video games considered the best">greatest video game of all time</a> by dozens of other publications.<sup id="cite_ref-" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>29<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Therefore, like its contemporary <i><a href="https://mario.fandom.com/wiki/Super_Mario_64" class="extiw" title="mariowiki:Super Mario 64">Super Mario 64</a></i>, <i>Ocarina of Time</i> is universally considered one of the most important and influential games of not only the <i>Zelda</i> franchise but the video game industry as a whole, and is essentially a repeat of <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda" title="The Legend of Zelda">The Legend of Zelda</a></i> in terms of revolution for the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Action-adventure_game" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Action-adventure game">action-adventure</a> genre but in 3D. With 7.6 million copies sold worldwide, for 19 years, this installment was the best-selling standalone title of the series until <i>Breath of the Wild</i> in 2017 - itself selling a whopping 35.3 million (primarily due to being a launch title for the <a href="/wiki/Nintendo_Switch" title="Nintendo Switch">Nintendo Switch</a>).\n</p><p>An altered, more difficult version called <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Ocarina_of_Time_Master_Quest" title="The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Master Quest">Master Quest</a></i> was released for the <a href="/wiki/Nintendo_GameCube" title="Nintendo GameCube">Nintendo GameCube</a> through <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Collector%27s_Edition" title="The Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition">Collector's Edition</a></i>. At E3 2010, a remake of the game for <a href="/wiki/Nintendo_3DS" title="Nintendo 3DS">Nintendo 3DS</a> was announced, called <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Ocarina_of_Time_3D" title="The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D">Ocarina of Time 3D</a></i>. The remake was released in June 2011 and it includes <i>Master Quest</i> with the addition of mirrored gameplay. As with most older <i>Zelda</i> games, the original version has been re-released multiple times through Virtual Console and <a href="/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_Online" title="Nintendo Switch Online">Nintendo Switch Online</a>.\n</p><p><i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Majora%27s_Mask" title="The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask">The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask</a></i> is the game's direct sequel, while <i>The Wind Waker</i> is its indirect equivalent.\n</p>\n<div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><span class="toctogglespan"><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></span></div>\n<ul>\n<li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-1"><a href="#Story"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Story</span></a>\n<ul>\n<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-2"><a href="#Events_leading_up_to_Ocarina_of_Time"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Events leading up to <i>Ocarina of Time</i></span></a></li>\n<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-3"><a href="#The_Boy_Without_a_Fairy"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">The Boy Without a Fairy</span></a></li>\n<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-4"><a href="#The_Hero_of_Time"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">The Hero of Time</span></a></li>\n<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-5"><a href="#The_Final_Confrontation"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">The Final Confrontation</span></a></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-6"><a href="#Gameplay"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Gameplay</span></a>\n<ul>\n<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-7"><a href="#Third_Dimension"><span class="tocnumber">2.1</span> <span class="toctext">Third Dimension</span></a></li>\n<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-8"><a href="#Time_Travel"><span class="tocnumber">2.2</span> <span class="toctext">Time Travel</span></a></li>\n<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-9"><a href="#Music_and_Transportation"><span class="tocnumber">2.3</span> <span class="toctext">Music and Transportation</span></a></li>\n<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-10"><a href="#Equipment"><span class="tocnumber">2.4</span> <span class="toctext">Equipment</span></a></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-11"><a href="#Game_Information"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Game Information</span></a>\n<ul>\n<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-12"><a href="#Development"><span class="tocnumber">3.1</span> <span class="toctext">Development</span></a></li>\n<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-13"><a href="#Graphics"><span class="tocnumber">3.2</span> <span class="toctext">Graphics</span></a></li>\n<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-14"><a href="#Audio"><span class="tocnumber">3.3</span> <span class="toctext">Audio</span></a></li>\n<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-15"><a href="#Save_Mechanics"><span class="tocnumber">3.4</span> <span class="toctext">Save Mechanics</span></a></li>\n<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-16"><a href="#Setting"><span class="tocnumber">3.5</span> <span class="toctext">Setting</span></a></li>\n<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-17"><a href="#Changes_Between_Versions"><span class="tocnumber">3.6</span> <span class="toctext">Changes Between Versions</span></a></li>\n<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-18"><a href="#Special_Edition"><span class="tocnumber">3.7</span> <span class="toctext">Special Edition</span></a></li>\n<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-19"><a href="#Timeline_Placement"><span class="tocnumber">3.8</span> <span class="toctext">Timeline Placement</span></a>\n<ul>\n<li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-20"><a href="#"Downfall_Timeline""><span class="tocnumber">3.8.1</span> <span class="toctext">"Downfall Timeline"</span></a></li>\n<li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-21"><a href="#"Child_Timeline""><span class="tocnumber">3.8.2</span> <span class="toctext">"Child Timeline"</span></a></li>\n<li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-22"><a href="#"Adult_Timeline""><span class="tocnumber">3.8.3</span> <span class="toctext">"Adult Timeline"</span></a></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-23"><a href="#Speedrun_Records"><span class="tocnumber">3.9</span> <span class="toctext">Speedrun Records</span></a></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-24"><a href="#Listings"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Listings</span></a>\n<ul>\n<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-25"><a href="#Characters"><span class="tocnumber">4.1</span> <span class="toctext">Characters</span></a></li>\n<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-26"><a href="#Bosses_and_Mini-Bosses"><span class="tocnumber">4.2</span> <span class="toctext">Bosses and Mini-Bosses</span></a></li>\n<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-27"><a href="#Enemies"><span class="tocnumber">4.3</span> <span class="toctext">Enemies</span></a></li>\n<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-28"><a href="#Locations"><span class="tocnumber">4.4</span> <span class="toctext">Locations</span></a></li>\n<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-29"><a href="#Dungeons"><span class="tocnumber">4.5</span> <span class="toctext">Dungeons</span></a></li>\n<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-30"><a href="#Inventory,_Songs,_Equipment,_Upgrades,_and_Quest_Items"><span class="tocnumber">4.6</span> <span class="toctext">Inventory, Songs, Equipment, Upgrades, and Quest Items</span></a></li>\n<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-31"><a href="#Translations"><span class="tocnumber">4.7</span> <span class="toctext">Translations</span></a></li>\n<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-32"><a href="#Credits"><span class="tocnumber">4.8</span> <span class="toctext">Credits</span></a></li>\n<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-33"><a href="#Glitches"><span class="tocnumber">4.9</span> <span class="toctext">Glitches</span></a></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-34"><a href="#Reception"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Reception</span></a>\n<ul>\n<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-35"><a href="#Sales"><span class="tocnumber">5.1</span> <span class="toctext">Sales</span></a></li>\n<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-36"><a href="#Reviews"><span class="tocnumber">5.2</span> <span class="toctext">Reviews</span></a></li>\n<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-37"><a href="#Fan_Reception"><span class="tocnumber">5.3</span> <span class="toctext">Fan Reception</span></a></li>\n<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-38"><a href="#Greatest_Game_of_All_Time"><span class="tocnumber">5.4</span> <span class="toctext">Greatest Game of All Time</span></a></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-39"><a href="#Ports_and_Remakes"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Ports and Remakes</span></a>\n<ul>\n<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-40"><a href="#GameCube_Ports"><span class="tocnumber">6.1</span> <span class="toctext">GameCube Ports</span></a></li>\n<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-41"><a href="#iQue_Player"><span class="tocnumber">6.2</span> <span class="toctext">iQue Player</span></a></li>\n<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-42"><a href="#Virtual_Console"><span class="tocnumber">6.3</span> <span class="toctext">Virtual Console</span></a></li>\n<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-43"><a href="#3DS_Remake"><span class="tocnumber">6.4</span> <span class="toctext">3DS Remake</span></a></li>\n<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-44"><a href="#Nintendo_Switch_Online_+_Expansion_Pack"><span class="tocnumber">6.5</span> <span class="toctext">Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack</span></a></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-45"><a href="#Legacy"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Legacy</span></a>\n<ul>\n<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-46"><a href="#Design_Influence"><span class="tocnumber">7.1</span> <span class="toctext">Design Influence</span></a></li>\n<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-47"><a href="#Other"><span class="tocnumber">7.2</span> <span class="toctext">Other</span></a></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-48"><a href="#Trivia"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">Trivia</span></a></li>\n<li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-49"><a href="#Nomenclature"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">Nomenclature</span></a></li>\n<li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-50"><a href="#Gallery"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">Gallery</span></a></li>\n<li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-51"><a href="#External_Links"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">External Links</span></a></li>\n<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#References"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">References</span></a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n\n<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Story">Story</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Sign in to edit" data-tracking-label="log-in-edit-section" data-action="edit-section" href="https://auth.fandom.com/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fzelda.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FThe_Legend_of_Zelda%3A_Ocarina_of_Time%3Faction%3Dedit%26section%3D1&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article-section" data-testid="log-in-edit-section" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor" aria-label="Sign in to edit"><svg class="wds-icon wds-icon-tiny" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-pencil-tiny"></use></svg></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h2>\n<figure class="thumb show-info-icon" typeof="mw:File/Thumb" style="width: 247px"> \t<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/1/1a/OoT_Title_Screen.png/revision/latest?cb=20181013185712" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="The title screen" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="247" height="183" class="thumbimage lazyload" data-image-name="OoT Title Screen.png" data-image-key="OoT_Title_Screen.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/1/1a/OoT_Title_Screen.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/247?cb=20181013185712" /></a> \t<noscript><a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/1/1a/OoT_Title_Screen.png/revision/latest?cb=20181013185712" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="The title screen" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/1/1a/OoT_Title_Screen.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/247?cb=20181013185712" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="247" height="183" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="OoT Title Screen.png" data-image-key="OoT_Title_Screen.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/1/1a/OoT_Title_Screen.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/247?cb=20181013185712" /></a></noscript> \t<figcaption class="thumbcaption"> \t\t \t\t\t<a href="/wiki/File:OoT_Title_Screen.png" class="info-icon"><svg><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-info-small"></use></svg></a> \t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\t<p class="caption">The title screen</p> \t\t \t</figcaption> </figure>\n<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Events_leading_up_to_Ocarina_of_Time">Events leading up to <i>Ocarina of Time</i></span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Sign in to edit" data-tracking-label="log-in-edit-section" data-action="edit-section" href="https://auth.fandom.com/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fzelda.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FThe_Legend_of_Zelda%3A_Ocarina_of_Time%3Faction%3Dedit%26section%3D2&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article-section" data-testid="log-in-edit-section" 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in to edit" data-tracking-label="log-in-edit-section" data-action="edit-section" href="https://auth.fandom.com/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fzelda.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FThe_Legend_of_Zelda%3A_Ocarina_of_Time%3Faction%3Dedit%26section%3D3&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article-section" data-testid="log-in-edit-section" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor" aria-label="Sign in to edit"><svg class="wds-icon wds-icon-tiny" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-pencil-tiny"></use></svg></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h3>\n<figure class="thumb mw-halign-left show-info-icon" typeof="mw:File/Thumb" style="width: 262px"> \t<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/2/2d/KokiriVillage1.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20100516200832" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="The Kokiri Forest, where Link begins his fated journey" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="262" height="120" class="thumbimage lazyload" data-image-name="KokiriVillage1.jpg" data-image-key="KokiriVillage1.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/2/2d/KokiriVillage1.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/262?cb=20100516200832" /></a> \t<noscript><a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/2/2d/KokiriVillage1.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20100516200832" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="The Kokiri Forest, where Link begins his fated journey" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/2/2d/KokiriVillage1.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/262?cb=20100516200832" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="262" height="120" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="KokiriVillage1.jpg" data-image-key="KokiriVillage1.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/2/2d/KokiriVillage1.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/262?cb=20100516200832" /></a></noscript> \t<figcaption class="thumbcaption"> \t\t \t\t\t<a href="/wiki/File:KokiriVillage1.jpg" class="info-icon"><svg><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-info-small"></use></svg></a> \t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\t<p class="caption">The Kokiri Forest, where Link begins his fated journey</p> \t\t \t</figcaption> </figure>\n<p>In the <a href="/wiki/Kokiri_Forest" title="Kokiri Forest">Kokiri Forest</a>, all the <a href="/wiki/Kokiri" title="Kokiri">forest children</a> have their own guardian <a href="/wiki/Fairy" title="Fairy">Fairies</a>, bestowed upon them by the <a href="/wiki/Great_Deku_Tree" class="mw-redirect" title="Great Deku Tree">Great Deku Tree</a>, except for one boy named <a href="/wiki/Link" title="Link">Link</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-31" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-31"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>31<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-32" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-32"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>32<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Link has recently been plagued by nightmares of <a href="/wiki/Princess_Zelda" title="Princess Zelda">Princess Zelda</a> fleeing from an evil man clad in black on horseback. For as long as he can remember, Link has been ostracized by the Kokiri and has never quite fit in, except for one girl named <a href="/wiki/Saria" title="Saria">Saria</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-33" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-33"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>33<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> One day, the Great Deku Tree sends <a href="/wiki/Navi" title="Navi">Navi</a> the fairy to summon the boy to him.<sup id="cite_ref-34" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-34"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>34<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> In order to test young Link's courage, the Great Deku Tree bids Link to venture inside his hollow and break the curse cast upon him by a "<a href="/wiki/Ganondorf" title="Ganondorf">wicked man dressed in black</a>."<sup id="cite_ref-35" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-35"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>35<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-36" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-36"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>36<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup>\n</p><p>Link complies, but his efforts are for naught; the Great Deku Tree's death was sealed in the pages of fate before the hero's adventure had even begun.<sup id="cite_ref-37" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-37"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>37<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> With his final breath, the Great Deku Tree bestows upon Link the <a href="/wiki/Spiritual_Stones" class="mw-redirect" title="Spiritual Stones">Spiritual Stone</a> of the <a href="/wiki/Forest" title="Forest">Forest</a>, the <a href="/wiki/Kokiri%27s_Emerald" class="mw-redirect" title="Kokiri's Emerald">Kokiri's Emerald</a>, and entreats him to travel to <a href="/wiki/Hyrule_Castle" title="Hyrule Castle">Hyrule Castle</a> and meet with Princess Zelda.<sup id="cite_ref-38" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-38"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>38<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup>\n</p>\n<figure class="thumb mw-halign-right show-info-icon" typeof="mw:File/Thumb" style="width: 272px"> \t<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/8/82/MeetingPrincessZeldaOOT.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20090502212324" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="Young Princess Zelda introducing herself to Link" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="272" height="150" class="thumbimage lazyload" data-image-name="MeetingPrincessZeldaOOT.jpg" data-image-key="MeetingPrincessZeldaOOT.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/8/82/MeetingPrincessZeldaOOT.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/272?cb=20090502212324" /></a> \t<noscript><a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/8/82/MeetingPrincessZeldaOOT.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20090502212324" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="Young Princess Zelda introducing herself to Link" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/8/82/MeetingPrincessZeldaOOT.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/272?cb=20090502212324" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="272" height="150" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="MeetingPrincessZeldaOOT.jpg" data-image-key="MeetingPrincessZeldaOOT.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/8/82/MeetingPrincessZeldaOOT.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/272?cb=20090502212324" /></a></noscript> \t<figcaption class="thumbcaption"> \t\t \t\t\t<a href="/wiki/File:MeetingPrincessZeldaOOT.jpg" class="info-icon"><svg><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-info-small"></use></svg></a> \t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\t<p class="caption">Young Princess Zelda introducing herself to Link</p> \t\t \t</figcaption> </figure>\n<p>After traveling across <a href="/wiki/Hyrule_Field" title="Hyrule Field">Hyrule Field</a> and passing through <a href="/wiki/Hyrule_Castle_Town" title="Hyrule Castle Town">Hyrule Castle Town</a>, Link does not take long to realize that speaking to the princess of <a href="/wiki/Hyrule" title="Hyrule">Hyrule</a> will not be a simple matter; many <a href="/wiki/Soldier" title="Soldier">guards</a> stand watch, alert and ready to catch any trespassers. However, he manages to infiltrate the castle, bypassing the front gate and evading all of the guards in his path.<sup id="cite_ref-39" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-39"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>39<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> When he reaches the castle itself, the raised drawbridge seems like an insurmountable obstacle. However, Link discovers an unguarded water drain by the castle moat and manages to crawl through the hole, emerging within the castle garden. Many more guards are on patrol here, but Link is able to dodge all of them and sneak into the <a href="/wiki/Castle_Courtyard" class="mw-redirect" title="Castle Courtyard">Castle Courtyard</a>. In this Courtyard, his fate converges with that of the young Princess of Hyrule.\n</p><p>Princess Zelda tells Link of her prophetic dreams, explaining that she had actually seen the young hero come from the forest and break through a veil of darkness, accompanied by a Fairy guide and bearing the <a href="/wiki/Kokiri%27s_Emerald" class="mw-redirect" title="Kokiri's Emerald">Kokiri's Emerald</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-40" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-40"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>40<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> She also warns him about <a href="/wiki/Ganondorf" title="Ganondorf">Ganondorf</a>, the man clad in black whom Zelda believes is symbolized by the dark clouds of her dreams,<sup id="cite_ref-41" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-41"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>41<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> and his evil intention to steal the <a href="/wiki/Triforce" title="Triforce">Triforce</a> of legend from the <a href="/wiki/Sacred_Realm" title="Sacred Realm">Sacred Realm</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-42" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-42"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>42<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> With the power of the <a href="/wiki/Golden_Goddess" title="Golden Goddess">Goddesses</a>, his desire to subjugate the world would be realized. In order to do this, Ganondorf would require not only the three Spiritual Stones of Hyrule, but also the mystical <a href="/wiki/Ocarina_of_Time_(Item)#Ocarina_of_Time" title="Ocarina of Time (Item)">Ocarina of Time</a>. Zelda insists that Link should track down the other two Spiritual Stones, so that they might beat Ganondorf to the Triforce and put an end to his wicked ingenious plot.<sup id="cite_ref-43" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-43"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>43<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Here, he soon meets <a href="/wiki/Impa" title="Impa">Impa</a>, the loyal attendant of the princess and a member of the <a href="/wiki/Sheikah" title="Sheikah">Sheikah</a>. \n</p><p>Link sets out for <a href="/wiki/Death_Mountain" title="Death Mountain">Death Mountain</a> and <a href="/wiki/Zora%27s_Domain" title="Zora's Domain">Zora's Domain</a>, where he succeeds in assisting both the <a href="/wiki/Goron" title="Goron">Gorons</a> and the <a href="/wiki/Zora" title="Zora">Zoras</a> (particularly <a href="/wiki/Darunia" title="Darunia">Darunia</a> and <a href="/wiki/Princess_Ruto" title="Princess Ruto">Princess Ruto</a>) in quelling the calamities that Ganondorf had wrought in his pursuit of the Triforce and is awarded with the other two <a href="/wiki/Spiritual_Stones" class="mw-redirect" title="Spiritual Stones">Spiritual Stones</a>, the <a href="/wiki/Goron%27s_Ruby" class="mw-redirect" title="Goron's Ruby">Goron's Ruby</a> and <a href="/wiki/Zora%27s_Sapphire" class="mw-redirect" title="Zora's Sapphire">Zora's Sapphire</a><sup id="cite_ref-44" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-44"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>44<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-45" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-45"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>45<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-46" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-46"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>46<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-47" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-47"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>47<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> for his efforts.\n</p>\n<figure class="thumb mw-halign-left show-info-icon" typeof="mw:File/Thumb" style="width: 292px"> \t<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/1/11/Escapezelda.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20091022154627" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="Zelda and Impa flee from Ganondorf" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="292" height="160" class="thumbimage lazyload" data-image-name="Escapezelda.jpg" data-image-key="Escapezelda.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/1/11/Escapezelda.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/292?cb=20091022154627" /></a> \t<noscript><a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/1/11/Escapezelda.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20091022154627" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="Zelda and Impa flee from Ganondorf" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/1/11/Escapezelda.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/292?cb=20091022154627" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="292" height="160" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="Escapezelda.jpg" data-image-key="Escapezelda.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/1/11/Escapezelda.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/292?cb=20091022154627" /></a></noscript> \t<figcaption class="thumbcaption"> \t\t \t\t\t<a href="/wiki/File:Escapezelda.jpg" class="info-icon"><svg><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-info-small"></use></svg></a> \t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\t<p class="caption">Zelda and Impa flee from Ganondorf</p> \t\t \t</figcaption> </figure>\n<p>He returns to Hyrule Castle to inform Zelda of his success, only to witness his ominous nightmare he experienced at the very beginning of his quest become a reality; Ganondorf attacked Hyrule Castle (likely murdering the <a href="/wiki/King_of_Hyrule" title="King of Hyrule">King of Hyrule</a> in the process) in an attempt to steal the Ocarina of Time, and Princess Zelda was forced to flee with Impa on horseback in order to keep the Triforce from Ganondorf's hands. As she passes the young hero on the drawbridge of <a href="/wiki/Hyrule_Castle_Town" title="Hyrule Castle Town">Hyrule Castle Town</a>, she quickly throws the Ocarina into the moat to give him the chance to enter the Sacred Realm and retrieve the Triforce. In hot pursuit, Ganondorf himself charges across the drawbridge on horseback, blasting Link with dark magic when he tries to stand in his way.<sup id="cite_ref-48" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-48"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>48<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Dismissing Link as no credible threat to his power, he speeds off in pursuit of the princess. Link then looks on in frustration.<br />\n</p>\n<figure class="thumb mw-halign-right show-info-icon" typeof="mw:File/Thumb" style="width: 193px"> \t<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/8/86/OoT_Pedestal_of_Time_Artwork.png/revision/latest?cb=20200211092932" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="Young Link draws the Master Sword" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="193" height="287" class="thumbimage lazyload" data-image-name="OoT Pedestal of Time Artwork.png" data-image-key="OoT_Pedestal_of_Time_Artwork.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/8/86/OoT_Pedestal_of_Time_Artwork.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/193?cb=20200211092932" /></a> \t<noscript><a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/8/86/OoT_Pedestal_of_Time_Artwork.png/revision/latest?cb=20200211092932" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="Young Link draws the Master Sword" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/8/86/OoT_Pedestal_of_Time_Artwork.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/193?cb=20200211092932" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="193" height="287" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="OoT Pedestal of Time Artwork.png" data-image-key="OoT_Pedestal_of_Time_Artwork.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/8/86/OoT_Pedestal_of_Time_Artwork.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/193?cb=20200211092932" /></a></noscript> \t<figcaption class="thumbcaption"> \t\t \t\t\t<a href="/wiki/File:OoT_Pedestal_of_Time_Artwork.png" class="info-icon"><svg><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-info-small"></use></svg></a> \t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\t<p class="caption">Young Link draws the Master Sword</p> \t\t \t</figcaption> </figure><p>When Link retrieves the Ocarina of Time from the moat, he receives a telepathic message from Zelda, telling him that she won't be around anymore and to play the "<a href="/wiki/Song_of_Time" title="Song of Time">Song of Time</a>" in front of the Temple of Time's altar.<sup id="cite_ref-49" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-49"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>49<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Link makes his way to the <a href="/wiki/Temple_of_Time" title="Temple of Time">Temple of Time</a> and proceeds to use the three Spiritual Stones and play the Song of Time to open the <a href="/wiki/Door_of_Time" title="Door of Time">Door of Time</a>. Beyond it lies the legendary <a href="/wiki/Master_Sword" title="Master Sword">Master Sword</a>, also known as the Blade of Evil's Bane, resting in the <a href="/wiki/Pedestal_of_Time" class="mw-redirect" title="Pedestal of Time">Pedestal of Time</a>. Link draws the magical blade, unlocking the gateway to the Sacred Realm. Despite the Master Sword accepting Link as its wielder, it suddenly seals the young hero away in the Sacred Realm.<sup id="cite_ref-50" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-50"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>50<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Ganondorf, who had suspected that Link might have already acquired the keys to the Sacred Realm, secretly followed him, appears, and mocks him for leading him to the Triforce.<sup id="cite_ref-51" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-51"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>51<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Link watches helplessly as Ganondorf crosses over into the Sacred Realm with an evil laugh.\n</p><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="The_Hero_of_Time">The Hero of Time</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Sign in to edit" data-tracking-label="log-in-edit-section" data-action="edit-section" href="https://auth.fandom.com/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fzelda.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FThe_Legend_of_Zelda%3A_Ocarina_of_Time%3Faction%3Dedit%26section%3D4&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article-section" data-testid="log-in-edit-section" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor" aria-label="Sign in to edit"><svg class="wds-icon wds-icon-tiny" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-pencil-tiny"></use></svg></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h3>\n<figure class="thumb mw-halign-left show-info-icon" typeof="mw:File/Thumb" style="width: 221px"> \t<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/c/c8/OoT_Cast.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20210630203724" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="Artwork depicting several main characters from Ocarina of Time" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="221" height="289" class="thumbimage lazyload" data-image-name="OoT Cast.jpg" data-image-key="OoT_Cast.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/c/c8/OoT_Cast.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/221?cb=20210630203724" /></a> \t<noscript><a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/c/c8/OoT_Cast.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20210630203724" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="Artwork depicting several main characters from Ocarina of Time" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/c/c8/OoT_Cast.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/221?cb=20210630203724" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="221" height="289" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="OoT Cast.jpg" data-image-key="OoT_Cast.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/c/c8/OoT_Cast.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/221?cb=20210630203724" /></a></noscript> \t<figcaption class="thumbcaption"> \t\t \t\t\t<a href="/wiki/File:OoT_Cast.jpg" class="info-icon"><svg><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-info-small"></use></svg></a> \t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\t<p class="caption">Artwork depicting several main characters from <i>Ocarina of Time</i></p> \t\t \t</figcaption> </figure>\n<p>Seven years later, a grown-up Link is awakened by an old man in the <a href="/wiki/Chamber_of_Sages" title="Chamber of Sages">Chamber of Sages</a>. He introduces himself as <a href="/wiki/Rauru" title="Rauru">Rauru</a>, and reveals himself as one of the ancient <a href="/wiki/Sages" class="mw-redirect" title="Sages">Sages</a> that preside over the Sacred Realm.<sup id="cite_ref-52" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-52"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>52<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Rauru explains that only the "Hero of Time" can pull the Master Sword from its Pedestal. However, Link was too young to be this title, so his spirit was sealed in the Sacred Realm for 7 years until he is mature enough to be accounted for.<sup id="cite_ref-53" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-53"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>53<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Rauru further reveals that Ganondorf obtained the Triforce after gaining access to the Sacred Realm, and used its great power to transform Hyrule into a land of darkness.<sup id="cite_ref-54" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-54"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>54<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Rauru urges Link to seek out the remaining Sages, and grants the hero his power in the form of the <a href="/wiki/Light_Medallion" title="Light Medallion">Light Medallion</a>.\n</p><p>Link returns to the Temple of Time, where he is greeted by a mysterious young man named <a href="/wiki/Sheik" title="Sheik">Sheik</a>, one of the few survivors of the ancient <a href="/wiki/Sheikah" title="Sheikah">Sheikah</a> tribe. He tells Link of Ganondorf's conquest over the last seven years, and of the <a href="/wiki/Sheikah/Sheikah_Legends" title="Sheikah/Sheikah Legends">legend</a> of the Sages.<sup id="cite_ref-55" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-55"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>55<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> He urges the hero to awaken the five remaining Sages in the five Temples mentioned in the legend, which are scattered throughout Hyrule.<sup id="cite_ref-56" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-56"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>56<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Wielding the Blade of Evil's Bane, Link sets out to break the curse on all of the sacred Temples and awaken the new Sages within, who are each revealed to be his friends he aided during his childhood, and in turn, bestowed the hero more power with their own Medallions like Rauru.\n</p>\n<figure class="thumb show-info-icon" typeof="mw:File/Thumb" style="width: 228px"> \t<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/3/39/Triforce_%28Ocarina_of_Time%29.png/revision/latest?cb=20100803002801" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="The Triforce, the important omnipotent relic created by the Golden Goddesses" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="228" height="177" class="thumbimage lazyload" data-image-name="Triforce (Ocarina of Time).png" data-image-key="Triforce_%28Ocarina_of_Time%29.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/3/39/Triforce_%28Ocarina_of_Time%29.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/228?cb=20100803002801" /></a> \t<noscript><a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/3/39/Triforce_%28Ocarina_of_Time%29.png/revision/latest?cb=20100803002801" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="The Triforce, the important omnipotent relic created by the Golden Goddesses" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/3/39/Triforce_%28Ocarina_of_Time%29.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/228?cb=20100803002801" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="228" height="177" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="Triforce (Ocarina of Time).png" data-image-key="Triforce_%28Ocarina_of_Time%29.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/3/39/Triforce_%28Ocarina_of_Time%29.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/228?cb=20100803002801" /></a></noscript> \t<figcaption class="thumbcaption"> \t\t \t\t\t<a href="/wiki/File:Triforce_(Ocarina_of_Time).png" class="info-icon"><svg><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-info-small"></use></svg></a> \t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\t<p class="caption">The Triforce, the important omnipotent relic created by the Golden Goddesses</p> \t\t \t</figcaption> </figure>\n<p>After all <a href="/wiki/Six_Sages" class="mw-redirect" title="Six Sages">Six Sages</a> are eventually awakened, Link, the Hero of Time, returns to the Temple of Time and encounters Sheik once again. Sheik tells Link another legend of the Triforce passed down by the Sheikah. The Triforce itself is a grand scale that measures the three virtues ruled by the <a href="/wiki/Golden_Goddesses" class="mw-redirect" title="Golden Goddesses">Golden Goddesses</a>: Power, Wisdom, and Courage. If the heart of someone who holds the sacred triangle carries all three of these forces in balance, that person will acquire the Triforce intact, the divine authority to govern all.<sup id="cite_ref-57" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-57"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>57<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> If one's heart is not in balance, the relic will separate into three parts, and only one part will remain for the one who touched the Triforce: that part which embodies the force that one most believes in.<sup id="cite_ref-58" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-58"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>58<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup>\n</p><p>If the one with an unbalanced heart would seek the full Triforce, then that person must strive to acquire the two lost parts, which will rest within two others chosen by destiny who will hold the crest of the goddesses on the backs of their hands.<sup id="cite_ref-59" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-59"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>59<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> When Ganondorf laid his hands upon the Triforce, the prophecy came to pass; The Triforce indeed split into its three parts, and only the <a href="/wiki/Triforce_of_Power" title="Triforce of Power">Triforce of Power</a> remained in Ganondorf's hands.<sup id="cite_ref-60" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-60"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>60<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup>\n</p><p>\nGanondorf proceeded to conquer the Sacred Realm, and became the self-proclaimed King of Evil,<sup id="cite_ref-61" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-61"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>61<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-62" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-62"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>62<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> but his lust for power was not yet satisfied. Ganondorf began hunting for those chosen by destiny to obtain the other two pieces of the Triforce that had escaped his grasp.<sup id="cite_ref-63" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-63"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>63<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Sheik reveals that Link himself wields the <a href="/wiki/Triforce_of_Courage" title="Triforce of Courage">Triforce of Courage</a>,<sup id="cite_ref-64" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-64"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>64<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> and ultimately sheds his disguise to reveal his true identity as Princess Zelda, the seventh Sage as well as their leader who wields the <a href="/wiki/Triforce_of_Wisdom" title="Triforce of Wisdom">Triforce of Wisdom</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-65" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-65"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>65<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></p><figure class="thumb show-info-icon" typeof="mw:File/Thumb" style="width: 282px"> \t<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/f/f2/ZeldaOoTHQ.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20090203235455" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="Princess Zelda makes a return to see Link after Sheik removes his disguise." src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="282" height="155" class="thumbimage lazyload" data-image-name="ZeldaOoTHQ.jpg" data-image-key="ZeldaOoTHQ.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/f/f2/ZeldaOoTHQ.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/282?cb=20090203235455" /></a> \t<noscript><a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/f/f2/ZeldaOoTHQ.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20090203235455" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="Princess Zelda makes a return to see Link after Sheik removes his disguise." src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/f/f2/ZeldaOoTHQ.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/282?cb=20090203235455" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="282" height="155" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="ZeldaOoTHQ.jpg" data-image-key="ZeldaOoTHQ.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/f/f2/ZeldaOoTHQ.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/282?cb=20090203235455" /></a></noscript> \t<figcaption class="thumbcaption"> \t\t \t\t\t<a href="/wiki/File:ZeldaOoTHQ.jpg" class="info-icon"><svg><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-info-small"></use></svg></a> \t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\t<p class="caption">Princess Zelda makes a return to see Link after Sheik removes his disguise.</p> \t\t \t</figcaption> </figure><p>Finally meeting the hero in person, the now-grown Zelda tells Link that she thought that giving him the Ocarina of Time in the past would be the best way to keep it out of Ganondorf's grasp. However, she did not predict that the villain would follow Link into the Sacred Realm and take the Triforce of Power for his own.<sup id="cite_ref-66" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-66"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>66<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Zelda forcefully disguised herself as a Sheikah like Impa to hide herself from Ganondorf, and patiently waited seven years for Link to return.<sup id="cite_ref-67" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-67"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>67<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-68" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-68"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>68<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Princess Zelda then tells the Hero of Time that the six Sages must seal Ganondorf inside the <a href="/wiki/Dark_World" title="Dark World">Evil Realm</a>, in so that she herself must ultimately seal the door to the Sacred Realm itself to keep him imprisoned for ages to come.<sup id="cite_ref-seal_69-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-seal-69"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>69<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The princess also gives the young hero <a href="/wiki/Light_Arrow" title="Light Arrow">Light Arrows</a> to aid their goal. However, in now at last revealing herself to Link, Zelda also fully exposes herself to Ganondorf, who has been waiting for such a moment. The King of Evil promptly encases her within a large magic <a href="/wiki/Crystal" title="Crystal">crystal</a> and brings her to his <a href="/wiki/Ganon%27s_Castle" title="Ganon's Castle">castle</a>, constructed where Hyrule Castle had stood in the past before its destruction. Link rushes to Ganon's Castle to save the princess for a final showdown.<sup id="cite_ref-70" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-70"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>70<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup>\n</p><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="The_Final_Confrontation">The Final Confrontation</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Sign in to edit" data-tracking-label="log-in-edit-section" data-action="edit-section" href="https://auth.fandom.com/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fzelda.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FThe_Legend_of_Zelda%3A_Ocarina_of_Time%3Faction%3Dedit%26section%3D5&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article-section" data-testid="log-in-edit-section" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor" aria-label="Sign in to edit"><svg class="wds-icon wds-icon-tiny" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-pencil-tiny"></use></svg></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h3>\n<figure class="thumb mw-halign-left show-info-icon" typeof="mw:File/Thumb" style="width: 223px"> \t<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/6/6c/OoT_Ganon%27s_Castle.png/revision/latest?cb=20200619224301" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="Ganon's Castle, Ganondorf's stronghold" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="223" height="241" class="thumbimage lazyload" data-image-name="OoT Ganon's Castle.png" data-image-key="OoT_Ganon%27s_Castle.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/6/6c/OoT_Ganon%27s_Castle.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/223?cb=20200619224301" /></a> \t<noscript><a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/6/6c/OoT_Ganon%27s_Castle.png/revision/latest?cb=20200619224301" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="Ganon's Castle, Ganondorf's stronghold" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/6/6c/OoT_Ganon%27s_Castle.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/223?cb=20200619224301" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="223" height="241" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="OoT Ganon's Castle.png" data-image-key="OoT_Ganon%27s_Castle.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/6/6c/OoT_Ganon%27s_Castle.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/223?cb=20200619224301" /></a></noscript> \t<figcaption class="thumbcaption"> \t\t \t\t\t<a href="/wiki/File:OoT_Ganon%27s_Castle.png" class="info-icon"><svg><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-info-small"></use></svg></a> \t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\t<p class="caption">Ganon's Castle, Ganondorf's stronghold</p> \t\t \t</figcaption> </figure>\n<p>Upon entering Ganondorf's location, Link breaks the barrier around the castle with the help of the six awakened Sages (who themselves were also captured and must be rescued).<sup id="cite_ref-71" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-71"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>71<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Storming the keep, he confronts Ganondorf, and a fierce and climactic battle unfolds over the fate of Hyrule and the Triforce. The castle soon collapses, forcing Link and Princess Zelda to evacuate to safety, and the villain even becomes the Demon King <a href="/wiki/Ganon" title="Ganon">Ganon</a>, his actual form, in the aftermath after leaping from the rubble. Eventually, Link and Princess Zelda are victorious. \n</p>\n<figure class="thumb show-info-icon" typeof="mw:File/Thumb" style="width: 222px"> \t<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/f/f8/OoT_Link_Fighting_Ganondorf_Artwork.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20110424162904" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="The Hero of Time vs" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="222" height="289" class="thumbimage lazyload" data-image-name="OoT Link Fighting Ganondorf Artwork.jpg" data-image-key="OoT_Link_Fighting_Ganondorf_Artwork.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/f/f8/OoT_Link_Fighting_Ganondorf_Artwork.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/222?cb=20110424162904" /></a> \t<noscript><a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/f/f8/OoT_Link_Fighting_Ganondorf_Artwork.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20110424162904" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="The Hero of Time vs" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/f/f8/OoT_Link_Fighting_Ganondorf_Artwork.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/222?cb=20110424162904" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="222" height="289" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="OoT Link Fighting Ganondorf Artwork.jpg" data-image-key="OoT_Link_Fighting_Ganondorf_Artwork.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/f/f8/OoT_Link_Fighting_Ganondorf_Artwork.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/222?cb=20110424162904" /></a></noscript> \t<figcaption class="thumbcaption"> \t\t \t\t\t<a href="/wiki/File:OoT_Link_Fighting_Ganondorf_Artwork.jpg" class="info-icon"><svg><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-info-small"></use></svg></a> \t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\t<p class="caption">The Hero of Time vs. the King of Evil</p> \t\t \t</figcaption> </figure>\n<p>Without a strong and righteous mind, Ganondorf cannot control the power of the gods, and is ultimately defeated by Link's hand.<sup id="cite_ref-72" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-72"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>72<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> With their power now fully restored, the seven Sages cast the evil incarnation of darkness into the void of the <a href="/wiki/Dark_World" title="Dark World">Evil Realm</a> that had been the Sacred Realm before being stained by Ganondorf's evil. Zelda then seals the gateway, ultimately imprisoning the Evil King within the Sacred Realm.<sup id="cite_ref-73" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-73"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>73<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Before he is sealed away, the villain, in utter shock of himself being beaten entirely, angrily warns Link and Zelda that he will return to exterminate their descendants when the seal is broken (foreshadowing <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_The_Wind_Waker" title="The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker">The Wind Waker</a></i>), as he, unfortunately, still has the Triforce of Power in his hand.<sup id="cite_ref-74" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-74"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>74<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup>\n</p><p>While saying goodbye, Princess Zelda instructs Link to place the Master Sword back in its Pedestal and close the Door of Time, closing the road between the two timelines, and she sends him to his original time to regain his lost childhood.<sup id="cite_ref-75" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-75"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>75<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> During the ending credits, the future Hyrule, thanks to Ganon's defeat by Link, is now at a longtime peace while the other Sages happily look on at Death Mountain. After Link returns to the past for good, Navi leaves him, as her mission of guiding the young hero to save Hyrule is completed. Link himself still retains all of his knowledge about Hyrule's fate throughout his adventure. With this invaluable information, he immediately visits the young Princess Zelda at Hyrule Castle's courtyard once again in order to prevent such a fate from ever occurring again (foreshadowing <i>Majora's Mask</i> and, eventually, <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Twilight_Princess" title="The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess">Twilight Princess</a></i>). The game then ends. Link, who traveled through time to save the land, would be forever known in legend as the <a href="/wiki/Hero_of_Time" title="Hero of Time">Hero of Time</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-76" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-76"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>76<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup>\n</p>\n<figure class="thumb mw-halign-left show-info-icon" typeof="mw:File/Thumb" style="width: 253px"> \t<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/f/f5/OoT_Hyrule_Celebration.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20090625030526" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="Future Hyrule at peace at the ending of the game" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="253" height="139" class="thumbimage lazyload" data-image-name="OoT Hyrule Celebration.jpg" data-image-key="OoT_Hyrule_Celebration.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/f/f5/OoT_Hyrule_Celebration.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/253?cb=20090625030526" /></a> \t<noscript><a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/f/f5/OoT_Hyrule_Celebration.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20090625030526" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="Future Hyrule at peace at the ending of the game" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/f/f5/OoT_Hyrule_Celebration.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/253?cb=20090625030526" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="253" height="139" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="OoT Hyrule Celebration.jpg" data-image-key="OoT_Hyrule_Celebration.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/f/f5/OoT_Hyrule_Celebration.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/253?cb=20090625030526" /></a></noscript> \t<figcaption class="thumbcaption"> \t\t \t\t\t<a href="/wiki/File:OoT_Hyrule_Celebration.jpg" class="info-icon"><svg><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-info-small"></use></svg></a> \t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\t<p class="caption">Future Hyrule at peace at the ending of the game</p> \t\t \t</figcaption> </figure>\n<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Gameplay">Gameplay</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Sign in to edit" data-tracking-label="log-in-edit-section" data-action="edit-section" href="https://auth.fandom.com/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fzelda.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FThe_Legend_of_Zelda%3A_Ocarina_of_Time%3Faction%3Dedit%26section%3D6&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article-section" data-testid="log-in-edit-section" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor" aria-label="Sign in to edit"><svg class="wds-icon wds-icon-tiny" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-pencil-tiny"></use></svg></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h2>\n<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Third_Dimension">Third Dimension</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Sign in to edit" data-tracking-label="log-in-edit-section" data-action="edit-section" href="https://auth.fandom.com/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fzelda.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FThe_Legend_of_Zelda%3A_Ocarina_of_Time%3Faction%3Dedit%26section%3D7&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article-section" data-testid="log-in-edit-section" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor" aria-label="Sign in to edit"><svg class="wds-icon wds-icon-tiny" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-pencil-tiny"></use></svg></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h3>\n<figure class="thumb show-info-icon" typeof="mw:File/Thumb" style="width: 261px"> \t<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/2/29/OoT_Link_fighting_a_Wolfos.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20240920055308" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="Screenshot of gameplay, showing Link fighting against a at the using the innovate Z-Targeting mechanic" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="261" height="195" class="thumbimage lazyload" data-image-name="OoT Link fighting a Wolfos.jpg" data-image-key="OoT_Link_fighting_a_Wolfos.jpg" data-relevant="0" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/2/29/OoT_Link_fighting_a_Wolfos.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/261?cb=20240920055308" /></a> \t<noscript><a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/2/29/OoT_Link_fighting_a_Wolfos.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20240920055308" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="Screenshot of gameplay, showing Link fighting against a at the using the innovate Z-Targeting mechanic" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/2/29/OoT_Link_fighting_a_Wolfos.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/261?cb=20240920055308" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="261" height="195" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="OoT Link fighting a Wolfos.jpg" data-image-key="OoT_Link_fighting_a_Wolfos.jpg" data-relevant="0" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/2/29/OoT_Link_fighting_a_Wolfos.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/261?cb=20240920055308" /></a></noscript> \t<figcaption class="thumbcaption"> \t\t \t\t\t<a href="/wiki/File:OoT_Link_fighting_a_Wolfos.jpg" class="info-icon"><svg><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-info-small"></use></svg></a> \t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\t<p class="caption">Screenshot of gameplay, showing Link fighting against a <a href="/wiki/Wolfos" title="Wolfos">Wolfos</a> at the <a href="/wiki/Forest_Temple" title="Forest Temple">Forest Temple</a> using the innovate Z-Targeting mechanic</p> \t\t \t</figcaption> </figure>\n<p>Although slightly outdated in comparison to the latest 3D <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda_(series)" title="The Legend of Zelda (series)">The Legend of Zelda</a></i> installments, the gameplay of <i>Ocarina of Time</i> was revolutionary for its time that has since become standard for most subsequent titles (and many other games inspired by it).<sup id="cite_ref-77" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-77"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>77<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> It has arguably made more of an impact on the franchise than any of its predecessors, even though they each had the same cores of exploration, <a href="/wiki/Dungeon" title="Dungeon">dungeons</a>, <a href="/wiki/Puzzle" title="Puzzle">puzzles</a> and <a href="/wiki/Item" title="Item">item</a> usage. Notably, many elements in-game are directly taken from earlier titles while adding new ones. Some of its innovations over the previous 2D games include the <a href="/wiki/Targeting" title="Targeting">Targeting</a> mechanic which allows <a href="/wiki/Link" title="Link">Link</a> to easily target objects/characters and fight individual enemies without relying on free movement, cinematic cutscenes between certain events, <a href="/wiki/Voice_acting" title="Voice acting">voice acting</a> (though a small degree), the hero reacting to damage more clearly, riding <a href="/wiki/Animal" title="Animal">Animals</a> (specifically <a href="/wiki/Horse" title="Horse">horses</a>) and the introduction of the "Action button," which has different uses depending on Link's environment; for instance, standing next to a door prompts the Action button to change to "Open," allowing Link to open the door.\n</p><p>The 3D environment, enhanced sound, and greater graphical capacity of the Nintendo 64 allowed <a href="/wiki/Nintendo" title="Nintendo">Nintendo</a> to create a truly immersive environment beyond what had ever been done before, allowing for greater separation between cheerful environments, such as <a href="/wiki/Hyrule_Castle_Town" title="Hyrule Castle Town">Hyrule Castle Town</a> and <a href="/wiki/Kokiri_Forest" title="Kokiri Forest">Kokiri Forest</a>, and comparatively dark areas such as the <a href="/wiki/Shadow_Temple" title="Shadow Temple">Shadow Temple</a> and <a href="/wiki/Ganon%27s_Castle" title="Ganon's Castle">Ganon's Castle</a>. \n</p>\n<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Time_Travel">Time Travel</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Sign in to edit" data-tracking-label="log-in-edit-section" data-action="edit-section" href="https://auth.fandom.com/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fzelda.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FThe_Legend_of_Zelda%3A_Ocarina_of_Time%3Faction%3Dedit%26section%3D8&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article-section" data-testid="log-in-edit-section" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor" aria-label="Sign in to edit"><svg class="wds-icon wds-icon-tiny" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-pencil-tiny"></use></svg></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h3>\n<figure class="thumb mw-halign-left show-info-icon" typeof="mw:File/Thumb" style="width: 263px"> \t<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/e/ed/OoT_Child_and_Adult_Link_together.png/revision/latest?cb=20240919043317" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="Link's unique maturity stages seen in-game, as his traditional age (left) and as a young man (right), where the latter would become a popular image of the character for later media" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="263" height="195" class="thumbimage lazyload" data-image-name="OoT Child and Adult Link together.png" data-image-key="OoT_Child_and_Adult_Link_together.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/e/ed/OoT_Child_and_Adult_Link_together.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/263?cb=20240919043317" /></a> \t<noscript><a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/e/ed/OoT_Child_and_Adult_Link_together.png/revision/latest?cb=20240919043317" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="Link's unique maturity stages seen in-game, as his traditional age (left) and as a young man (right), where the latter would become a popular image of the character for later media" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/e/ed/OoT_Child_and_Adult_Link_together.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/263?cb=20240919043317" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="263" height="195" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="OoT Child and Adult Link together.png" data-image-key="OoT_Child_and_Adult_Link_together.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/e/ed/OoT_Child_and_Adult_Link_together.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/263?cb=20240919043317" /></a></noscript> \t<figcaption class="thumbcaption"> \t\t \t\t\t<a href="/wiki/File:OoT_Child_and_Adult_Link_together.png" class="info-icon"><svg><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-info-small"></use></svg></a> \t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\t<p class="caption">Link's unique maturity stages seen in-game, as his traditional age (left) and as a young man (right), where the latter would become a popular image of the character for later media</p> \t\t \t</figcaption> </figure>\n<p>Among the game's particular gameplay mechanics, one of the most noteworthy is the time-traveling system. The game is divided into two periods within a 7-year gap. In the first - the past, the protagonist Link is a <a href="/wiki/Young_Link" title="Young Link">child</a>, and his mission is to retrieve sacred stones that are the key to open the <a href="/wiki/Door_of_Time" title="Door of Time">Door of Time</a>, where the Blade of Evil's Bane, the <a href="/wiki/Master_Sword" title="Master Sword">Master Sword</a>, lies. As a child, he explores a rather peaceful <a href="/wiki/Hyrule" title="Hyrule">Hyrule</a>, the dangers he faces are not too concerning, and the dungeons are not too complex. In the second period - the future, Link is a <a href="/wiki/Hero_of_Time" title="Hero of Time">young adult</a>, and has to visit temples to free the <a href="/wiki/Sage" title="Sage">Six Sages</a> whose goal is to ultimately seal <a href="/wiki/Ganon" title="Ganon">Ganon</a> from the world of light. This is because the Gerudo King turned Hyrule into a much fiercer land, thus most regions of it suffer from curses that affect the inhabitants in various ways. Other differences between these two periods are the tools, items and treasures available.\n</p><p>Because of this, some parts cannot be accessed by Child Link or Adult Link, the sidequests vary, Child Link cannot use adult weapons, and Adult Link cannot enter small holes. Both periods, from a point of the game onwards, can be alternated anytime; in fact the only way to clear the game is to properly take the actions corresponding to each version of Link. This is similar to the <a href="/wiki/Light_World" title="Light World">Light World</a>/<a href="/wiki/Dark_World" title="Dark World">Dark World</a> dichotomy from <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_A_Link_to_the_Past" title="The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past">A Link to the Past</a></i>, and thanks to its notability in the game, Adult Link in this title widely became a trademark image of the series' main character for most fans of the franchise, despite the majority of <i>Zelda</i> games featuring Link himself as a child.<sup id="cite_ref-78" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-78"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>78<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup>\n</p>\n<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Music_and_Transportation">Music and Transportation</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Sign in to edit" data-tracking-label="log-in-edit-section" data-action="edit-section" href="https://auth.fandom.com/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fzelda.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FThe_Legend_of_Zelda%3A_Ocarina_of_Time%3Faction%3Dedit%26section%3D9&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article-section" data-testid="log-in-edit-section" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor" aria-label="Sign in to edit"><svg class="wds-icon wds-icon-tiny" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-pencil-tiny"></use></svg></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h3>\n<p><i>Ocarina of Time</i> also introduces the use of music to solve puzzles. This mechanic would later appear in <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Majora%27s_Mask" title="The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask">Majora's Mask</a></i>, <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_The_Wind_Waker" title="The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker">The Wind Waker</a></i>, <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Twilight_Princess" title="The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess">Twilight Princess</a></i> and <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Spirit_Tracks" title="The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks">Spirit Tracks</a></i>. As new songs are learned, they can be used to solve puzzles, gain access to new areas and warp to different locations.\n</p><p>The game also introduces <a href="/wiki/Epona" title="Epona">Epona</a>, a horse Link can travel with after retrieving her from captivity in <a href="/wiki/Lon_Lon_Ranch" title="Lon Lon Ranch">Lon Lon Ranch</a>; she is very useful for travel in <a href="/wiki/Hyrule_Field" title="Hyrule Field">Hyrule Field</a>, and there are certain sidequests that require her assistance. Epona can only be used in the adult parts of the game, as she is too young to carry children in the child timeline (despite she can in <i>Majora's Mask</i>).\n</p>\n<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Equipment">Equipment</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Sign in to edit" data-tracking-label="log-in-edit-section" data-action="edit-section" href="https://auth.fandom.com/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fzelda.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FThe_Legend_of_Zelda%3A_Ocarina_of_Time%3Faction%3Dedit%26section%3D10&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article-section" data-testid="log-in-edit-section" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor" aria-label="Sign in to edit"><svg class="wds-icon wds-icon-tiny" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-pencil-tiny"></use></svg></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h3>\n<p>Link can also change his equipment through the pause subscreen. Over the course of his adventure, Link may find different <a href="/wiki/Sword" title="Sword">swords</a>, <a href="/wiki/Shield" title="Shield">shields</a>, boots, and <a href="/wiki/Clothes" title="Clothes">tunics</a>. Many areas can only be explored when the hero is correctly equipped.\n</p><p>As a child, Link is initially equipped with the <a href="/wiki/Kokiri_Tunic" title="Kokiri Tunic">Kokiri Tunic</a> and the <a href="/wiki/Kokiri_Boots" title="Kokiri Boots">Kokiri Boots</a>. Early in his quest, he obtains the <a href="/wiki/Deku_Shield" title="Deku Shield">Deku Shield</a> and the <a href="/wiki/Kokiri_Sword" title="Kokiri Sword">Kokiri Sword</a>. Link may acquire the <a href="/wiki/Hylian_Shield" title="Hylian Shield">Hylian Shield</a> later on, but due to it being too big for him, he cannot properly use it. After transforming into an adult, Link keeps his Kokiri Tunic and Boots, but is no longer able to equip the Kokiri Sword and Deku Shield (can now correctly use the Hylian Shield). During his adult quest, he acquires the <a href="/wiki/Goron_Tunic" title="Goron Tunic">Goron Tunic</a> to withstand extreme heat and the <a href="/wiki/Zora_Tunic" class="mw-redirect" title="Zora Tunic">Zora Tunic</a> to breathe underwater. Link also receives the heavy <a href="/wiki/Iron_Boots" title="Iron Boots">Iron Boots</a> used to sink to the bottom of bodies of water, and the <a href="/wiki/Hover_Boots" title="Hover Boots">Hover Boots</a> to hover in midair briefly. Link also finds the mighty <a href="/wiki/Mirror_Shield" title="Mirror Shield">Mirror Shield</a>, which allows him to reflect light and magic. Optionally, Link can also obtain the more powerful <a href="/wiki/Giant%27s_Knife" title="Giant's Knife">Giant's Knife</a> or <a href="/wiki/Biggoron%27s_Sword" title="Biggoron's Sword">Biggoron's Sword</a>.\n</p><p>Other items, which remain stacked for a permanent effect on Link, including the <a href="/wiki/Goron_Bracelet" class="mw-redirect" title="Goron Bracelet">Goron Bracelet</a> as a child, the <a href="/wiki/Gauntlet" class="mw-redirect" title="Gauntlet">Gauntlets</a> as an adult (each allowing him to lift stronger objects, from <a href="/wiki/Bomb_Flower" title="Bomb Flower">Bomb Flowers</a> to giant rocks), and <a href="/wiki/Zora_Scale" title="Zora Scale">Zora Scales</a> to dive deeper underwater. Link may also obtain a collection of <a href="/wiki/Category:Bags" title="Category:Bags">bag</a> upgrades for <a href="/wiki/Bomb" title="Bomb">Bombs</a>, <a href="/wiki/Arrow" title="Arrow">Arrows</a>, <a href="/wiki/Deku_Seed" title="Deku Seed">Bullet Seeds</a>, <a href="/wiki/Deku_Nut" title="Deku Nut">Deku Nuts</a>, and <a href="/wiki/Rupee" title="Rupee">Rupees</a>.\n</p>\n<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Game_Information">Game Information</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Sign in to edit" data-tracking-label="log-in-edit-section" data-action="edit-section" href="https://auth.fandom.com/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fzelda.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FThe_Legend_of_Zelda%3A_Ocarina_of_Time%3Faction%3Dedit%26section%3D11&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article-section" data-testid="log-in-edit-section" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor" aria-label="Sign in to edit"><svg class="wds-icon wds-icon-tiny" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-pencil-tiny"></use></svg></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h2>\n<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Development">Development</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Sign in to edit" data-tracking-label="log-in-edit-section" data-action="edit-section" href="https://auth.fandom.com/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fzelda.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FThe_Legend_of_Zelda%3A_Ocarina_of_Time%3Faction%3Dedit%26section%3D12&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article-section" data-testid="log-in-edit-section" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor" aria-label="Sign in to edit"><svg class="wds-icon wds-icon-tiny" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-pencil-tiny"></use></svg></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h3>\n<figure class="thumb mw-halign-center show-info-icon" typeof="mw:File/Thumb" style="width: 299px"> \t<video src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/1/13/OoT_Spaceworld_1996_trailer.webm/revision/latest?cb=20250430165411" width="299" height="299" class="thumbimage" style="max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; width: 299px; height: 299px;" controls=""><a href="https://zelda.fandom.com/wiki/File:OoT_Spaceworld_1996_trailer.webm">https://zelda.fandom.com/wiki/File:OoT_Spaceworld_1996_trailer.webm</a></video> \t \t<figcaption class="thumbcaption"> \t\t \t\t\t<a href="/wiki/File:OoT_Spaceworld_1996_trailer.webm" class="info-icon"><svg><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-info-small"></use></svg></a> \t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\t<p class="caption">The Space World 1996 trailer, showing early footage of <i>Ocarina of Time</i></p> \t\t \t</figcaption> </figure>\n<p>In 1995, <i>Ocarina of Time</i> was originally intended and designed for the Japan-only <a href="/wiki/Nintendo_64DD" title="Nintendo 64DD">Nintendo 64DD</a> peripheral for the <a href="/wiki/Nintendo_64" title="Nintendo 64">Nintendo 64</a> game console. Initially named <i><b>Zelda 64</b></i> (possibly <i><b>The Legend of Zelda 64</b></i>), it was supposed to be the flagship title of the 64DD, while <i><a href="https://mario.fandom.com/wiki/Super_Mario_64" class="extiw" title="smw:Super Mario 64"><span title="Super Mario Wiki: Super Mario 64" style="color:; font-size: ;">Super Mario 64</span></a></i> of the <a href="/wiki/Mario_(franchise)" title="Mario (franchise)"><i>Mario</i> series</a> was to be the counterpart for the main system itself. However, as the release of the 64DD became progressively delayed, <a href="/wiki/Nintendo" title="Nintendo">Nintendo</a> chose to move <i>Ocarina of Time</i> to a standard N64 cartridge with 32 MB of storage, only half the size of the 64DD disks, however it is still the largest cartridge ever produced for Nintendo systems up to that time, which saved most of the important content. This shift from 64DD disk to N64 cartridge contributed to the game being delayed significantly, resulting in the final game being released two years after the <i>Mario</i> title.<sup id="cite_ref-79" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-79"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>79<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> At one point, the game was planned to be a first-person title, but was changed into a third-person perspective to keep <a href="/wiki/Link" title="Link">Link</a> visible on screen at all times. \n</p>\n<figure class="thumb show-info-icon" typeof="mw:File/Thumb" style="width: 244px"> \t<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/6/6a/OoT_beta_Hyrule_Castle.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20250430170358" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="Link fighting an enemy (from ) inside what appears to be a castle in the beta version of the game" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="244" height="183" class="thumbimage lazyload" data-image-name="OoT beta Hyrule Castle.jpg" data-image-key="OoT_beta_Hyrule_Castle.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/6/6a/OoT_beta_Hyrule_Castle.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/244?cb=20250430170358" /></a> \t<noscript><a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/6/6a/OoT_beta_Hyrule_Castle.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20250430170358" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="Link fighting an enemy (from ) inside what appears to be a castle in the beta version of the game" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/6/6a/OoT_beta_Hyrule_Castle.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/244?cb=20250430170358" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="244" height="183" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="OoT beta Hyrule Castle.jpg" data-image-key="OoT_beta_Hyrule_Castle.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/6/6a/OoT_beta_Hyrule_Castle.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/244?cb=20250430170358" /></a></noscript> \t<figcaption class="thumbcaption"> \t\t \t\t\t<a href="/wiki/File:OoT_beta_Hyrule_Castle.jpg" class="info-icon"><svg><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-info-small"></use></svg></a> \t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\t<p class="caption">Link fighting an <a href="/wiki/Iron_Knuckle" title="Iron Knuckle">Iron Knuckle</a> enemy (from <i><a href="/wiki/Zelda_II:_The_Adventure_of_Link" title="Zelda II: The Adventure of Link">The Adventure of Link</a></i>) inside what appears to be a castle in the beta version of the game</p> \t\t \t</figcaption> </figure>\n<p>In early stages of development, the game was structured similarly to <i>Super Mario 64,</i> with <a href="/wiki/Hyrule_Castle" title="Hyrule Castle">Hyrule Castle</a> or <a href="/wiki/Ganon%27s_Castle" title="Ganon's Castle">Ganon's Castle</a> as the only setting, and various different rooms in the castle serving as the dungeons, according to series creator <a href="/wiki/Shigeru_Miyamoto" title="Shigeru Miyamoto">Shigeru Miyamoto</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-80" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-80"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>80<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Although this was scrapped for the final release, the <a href="/wiki/Forest_Temple" title="Forest Temple">Forest Temple</a>'s design has leftovers of the game's original plot, as it seemingly takes place inside a dark castle and the boss room to battle <a href="/wiki/Phantom_Ganon" title="Phantom Ganon">Phantom Ganon</a> has multiple portraits of a night sky featuring Ganon's Castle in the background. <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Twilight_Princess" title="The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess">Twilight Princess</a></i> and to an extent <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Majora%27s_Mask" title="The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask">Majora's Mask</a></i> are also known to have taken beta gameplay elements from this game.\n</p><p>When creating <a href="/wiki/Hyrule_Castle_Town" title="Hyrule Castle Town">Hyrule Castle Town Market</a>, Shigeru Miyamoto visited <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germany" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Germany"><span title="Wikipedia: Germany" style="color:; font-size: ;">Germany</span></a> for inspiration of its medieval <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Half-timbering" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Half-timbering"><span title="Wikipedia: Half-timbering" style="color:; font-size: ;">half-timbered</span></a> architecture in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lower_Franconia" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Lower Franconia"><span title="Wikipedia: Lower Franconia" style="color:; font-size: ;">Lower Franconia</span></a>, spending a few weeks in northern <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bavaria" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Bavaria"><span title="Wikipedia: Bavaria" style="color:; font-size: ;">Bavaria</span></a>.<sup id="cite_ref-81" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-81"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>81<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Initially the <a href="/wiki/Deku_Scrubs" class="mw-redirect" title="Deku Scrubs">Deku Scrubs</a> were added as a character named "Hobbit" inspired by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._R._R._Tolkien" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:J. R. R. Tolkien"><span title="Wikipedia: J. R. R. Tolkien" style="color:; font-size: ;">J. R. R. Tolkien</span></a>'s <i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lord_of_the_Rings" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:The Lord of the Rings"><span title="Wikipedia: The Lord of the Rings" style="color:; font-size: ;">The Lord of the Rings</span></a></i>.<sup id="cite_ref-82" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-82"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>82<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup>\n</p>\n<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Graphics">Graphics</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Sign in to edit" data-tracking-label="log-in-edit-section" data-action="edit-section" href="https://auth.fandom.com/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fzelda.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FThe_Legend_of_Zelda%3A_Ocarina_of_Time%3Faction%3Dedit%26section%3D13&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article-section" data-testid="log-in-edit-section" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor" aria-label="Sign in to edit"><svg class="wds-icon wds-icon-tiny" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-pencil-tiny"></use></svg></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h3>\n<p>Being the first 3D <i>Zelda</i> game of the long-running series, a new engine was used for both this game and eventually <i>Majora's Mask</i>. Because the engine is based on polygonal graphics, they would require a significant amount of memory in the cartridge, and generating the graphics with simultaneity and consistency would imply the sacrifice of other aspects, such as music or textures. To solve this difficulty, some techniques were used so that the game wouldn't have any problems in this regard: When the camera is facing forward, the game only loads the memory of what is in that direction, be it enemies, characters or simply the space of the territory placed there. This means that there is literally nothing currently loaded on the sides not being witnessed by the camera angle. This technique is still used today in modern games with large overworlds.\n</p>\n<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Audio">Audio</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Sign in to edit" data-tracking-label="log-in-edit-section" data-action="edit-section" href="https://auth.fandom.com/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fzelda.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FThe_Legend_of_Zelda%3A_Ocarina_of_Time%3Faction%3Dedit%26section%3D14&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article-section" data-testid="log-in-edit-section" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor" aria-label="Sign in to edit"><svg class="wds-icon wds-icon-tiny" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-pencil-tiny"></use></svg></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h3>\n<p>Despite being a 3D game, there is no voice acting from the characters, with some slight exceptions: <a href="/wiki/Navi" title="Navi">Navi</a> when she is calling Link, Link himself when he yawns or sneezes, when he is shocked or when he sustains damage. A few characters scream, such as <a href="/wiki/Ganondorf" title="Ganondorf">Ganondorf</a>, Sheik and Link when he falls from high altitude, or laugh, such as Princess Zelda, Ganondorf, <a href="/wiki/Saria" title="Saria">Saria</a> and <a href="/wiki/Malon" title="Malon">Malon</a>.\n</p><p>Like the earlier 2D <i>Zelda</i> games, <i>Ocarina of Time</i> has its music composed by <a href="/wiki/Koji_Kondo" title="Koji Kondo">Koji Kondo</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-83" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-83"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>83<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Surprisingly, the main theme of <i>The Legend of Zelda</i> series is mainly absent in this game, as the overworld tune (heard in <a href="/wiki/Hyrule_Field" title="Hyrule Field">Hyrule Field</a>, <a href="/wiki/Death_Mountain_Trail" title="Death Mountain Trail">Death Mountain Trail</a>, <a href="/wiki/Lake_Hylia" title="Lake Hylia">Lake Hylia</a> or <a href="/wiki/Zora%27s_Fountain" title="Zora's Fountain">Zora's Fountain</a>) for this game is new. The game also uses interactive music: Normally, a background theme correspondent to where Link is can be heard; when an enemy is close to him, however, a particular combat theme can be heard (which does have a small portion of the main <i>Zelda</i> theme when in the overworld), and won't stop until the enemy is defeated or he moves a certain distance away. In a similar way, the aforementioned overworld theme also changes if Link remains still for some time. Kondo also composed the Ocarina melodies with only five tones of the first three musical notes<sup id="cite_ref-84" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-84"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>84<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup>.\n</p>\n<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Save_Mechanics">Save Mechanics</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Sign in to edit" data-tracking-label="log-in-edit-section" data-action="edit-section" href="https://auth.fandom.com/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fzelda.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FThe_Legend_of_Zelda%3A_Ocarina_of_Time%3Faction%3Dedit%26section%3D15&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article-section" data-testid="log-in-edit-section" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor" aria-label="Sign in to edit"><svg class="wds-icon wds-icon-tiny" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-pencil-tiny"></use></svg></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h3>\n<p>The game can be <a href="/wiki/Saving" title="Saving">saved</a> at any point through the <a href="/wiki/Subscreen" title="Subscreen">Subscreen</a>. This will save the game's progress and items obtained up to that point. Upon the loading of a save file, Link's location will revert to one of several possible locations, depending on the progress made and where the game was last saved.<sup id="cite_ref-85" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-85"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>85<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup>\n</p>\n<ul><li><a href="/wiki/Link%27s_House" title="Link's House">Link's House</a>: If <a href="/wiki/Link" title="Link">Link</a> is a child when the game is saved, and was not in a dungeon, he will start in his house in <a href="/wiki/Kokiri_Forest" title="Kokiri Forest">Kokiri Forest</a> regardless of his prior location.</li>\n<li><a href="/wiki/Temple_of_Time" title="Temple of Time">Temple of Time</a>: If Link is an adult when the game is saved, and was not in a dungeon, he will start in the Temple of Time regardless of his prior location.</li>\n<li><span class="term">Dungeon</span> Entrance: If the game is saved while in a dungeon, loading that save will return Link to the entrance of that dungeon, regardless of his progress within it. This includes Ganon's Castle.</li></ul>\n<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Setting">Setting</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Sign in to edit" data-tracking-label="log-in-edit-section" data-action="edit-section" href="https://auth.fandom.com/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fzelda.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FThe_Legend_of_Zelda%3A_Ocarina_of_Time%3Faction%3Dedit%26section%3D16&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article-section" data-testid="log-in-edit-section" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor" aria-label="Sign in to edit"><svg class="wds-icon wds-icon-tiny" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-pencil-tiny"></use></svg></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h3>\n<figure class="thumb show-info-icon" typeof="mw:File/Thumb" style="width: 259px"> \t<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/6/6b/OoT_Link_in_Hyrule_Field.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20240920055245" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="Link in Hyrule Field, the main area of the game" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="259" height="194" class="thumbimage lazyload" data-image-name="OoT Link in Hyrule Field.jpg" data-image-key="OoT_Link_in_Hyrule_Field.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/6/6b/OoT_Link_in_Hyrule_Field.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/259?cb=20240920055245" /></a> \t<noscript><a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/6/6b/OoT_Link_in_Hyrule_Field.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20240920055245" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="Link in Hyrule Field, the main area of the game" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/6/6b/OoT_Link_in_Hyrule_Field.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/259?cb=20240920055245" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="259" height="194" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="OoT Link in Hyrule Field.jpg" data-image-key="OoT_Link_in_Hyrule_Field.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/6/6b/OoT_Link_in_Hyrule_Field.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/259?cb=20240920055245" /></a></noscript> \t<figcaption class="thumbcaption"> \t\t \t\t\t<a href="/wiki/File:OoT_Link_in_Hyrule_Field.jpg" class="info-icon"><svg><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-info-small"></use></svg></a> \t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\t<p class="caption">Link in Hyrule Field, the main area of the game</p> \t\t \t</figcaption> </figure>\n<p><i>Ocarina of Time</i> is the first title in the franchise to show Hyrule in three dimensions. The sacred land is a vast region that portrays various different ecosystems, which are populated by Hylians and other races. <a href="/wiki/Hyrule_Field" title="Hyrule Field">Hyrule Field</a> is the central territory, and is connected to the other areas. It also surrounds <a href="/wiki/Lon_Lon_Ranch" title="Lon Lon Ranch">Lon Lon Ranch</a>, where milk is produced and where numerous animals are raised. Located east from the field is Kokiri Forest, where <a href="/wiki/Link" title="Link">Link</a> lives (and where the game begins) along with the <a href="/wiki/Kokiri" title="Kokiri">Kokiri</a> race (who inhabit the place and, as long as they do so, do not age); the forest is governed by the <a href="/wiki/The_Great_Deku_Tree" title="The Great Deku Tree">Great Deku Tree</a> until his death early in the game. Found north of the field is Hyrule Castle Town, where most of the Hylians live, and where Princess Zelda is raised until her turn comes to lead Hyrule. It's also where the <a href="/wiki/Temple_of_Time" title="Temple of Time">Temple of Time</a> was built to house the legendary <a href="/wiki/Master_Sword" title="Master Sword">Master Sword</a>.\n</p><p>East from Hyrule Castle Town is <a href="/wiki/Kakariko_Village" title="Kakariko Village">Kakariko Village</a>, a place formerly inhabited by the Sheikah tribe until Impa made it public for people to live there, and where the <a href="/wiki/Graveyard" title="Graveyard">Graveyard</a> houses the remains of the deceased <a href="/wiki/Royal_Family" class="mw-redirect" title="Royal Family">Royal Family</a> members. Kakariko Village itself is the starting point to reach <a href="/wiki/Death_Mountain" title="Death Mountain">Death Mountain</a>, the rocky home of the proud Goron race, as well as the fierce <a href="/wiki/Dodongo" title="Dodongo">Dodongo</a> population, and where <a href="/wiki/Death_Mountain_Crater" title="Death Mountain Crater">an active volcano</a> can be accessed. Northeast from Hyrule Field is Zora's Domain, a crystalline river and fountain inhabited by the Zoras and governed by <a href="/wiki/King_Zora" title="King Zora">King Zora</a> until <a href="/wiki/Princess_Ruto" title="Princess Ruto">Princess Ruto</a> takes the throne to accept her royal duty. <a href="/wiki/Lake_Hylia" title="Lake Hylia">Lake Hylia</a>, found south from the Field, is not ruled by any race, but the Zoras did build a <a href="/wiki/Water_Temple" title="Water Temple">Water Temple</a> in the Lake itself. Finally, <a href="/wiki/Gerudo_Desert" title="Gerudo Desert">Gerudo Desert</a> is located west from the Field, and consists of a <a href="/wiki/Gerudo_Valley" title="Gerudo Valley">Valley</a>, a <a href="/wiki/Gerudo%27s_Fortress" title="Gerudo's Fortress">Fortress</a>, a <a href="/wiki/Haunted_Wasteland" title="Haunted Wasteland">Haunted Wasteland</a>, and the surroundings of a <a href="/wiki/Spirit_Temple" title="Spirit Temple">Temple</a>. It is inhabited by the <a href="/wiki/Gerudo" title="Gerudo">Gerudo</a> tribe, and is considered to be a ground isolated from the rest of Hyrule.\n</p><p>Initially, most of these areas are relatively safe from evil, and the few exceptions (Kokiri Forest, for example) have problems too specific to cause any major impact on its inhabitants, mostly having to do with the search of the <a href="/wiki/Spiritual_Stones" class="mw-redirect" title="Spiritual Stones">Spiritual Stones</a>. Seven years later, however, every single part of Hyrule is affected greatly by Ganondorf's evil influence, so Link as the Hero of Time must visit the sacred Temples so that the Sages can be awakened and the curses can be undone, one by one.\n</p>\n<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Changes_Between_Versions">Changes Between Versions</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Sign in to edit" data-tracking-label="log-in-edit-section" data-action="edit-section" href="https://auth.fandom.com/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fzelda.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FThe_Legend_of_Zelda%3A_Ocarina_of_Time%3Faction%3Dedit%26section%3D17&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article-section" data-testid="log-in-edit-section" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor" aria-label="Sign in to edit"><svg class="wds-icon wds-icon-tiny" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-pencil-tiny"></use></svg></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h3>\n<p>Five different versions of the game were produced for the Nintendo 64. Three versions were made for Japan and North America and two for Europe. The Japanese and North American (NTSC) versions themselves are identical aside from a byte that sets the game's region and determines the language of the game. Several minor changes were made between each version, with a variety of text corrections and glitches fixed.<sup id="cite_ref-OoTVersionDifferences_86-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-OoTVersionDifferences-86"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>86<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup>The original versions are known as the v1.0 and v1.1 NTSC builds.\n</p><p>Corrections and changes were made in version 1.2 (Player's Choice release) and the European (PAL) versions, as well as the recoloring of Ganondorf's blood from red to green, and the alteration of the music heard in the <a href="/wiki/Fire_Temple#Ocarina_of_Time" title="Fire Temple">Fire Temple</a> to remove a sample of an Islamic prayer chant.<sup id="cite_ref-GTNinResponse_87-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-GTNinResponse-87"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>87<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The sample was taken from a commercially available sound library, but the developers did not realize it contained Islamic references. Contrary to popular belief, the chanting was not removed due to public outcry, but instead after Nintendo discovered it violated their own policy to avoid real-world religious material in games.<sup id="cite_ref-OoTVersionDifferences_86-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-OoTVersionDifferences-86"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>86<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-GTNinResponse_87-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-GTNinResponse-87"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>87<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> All five Nintendo 64 versions of <i>Ocarina of Time</i> were completed prior to the game's original release date of November 21.<sup id="cite_ref-GTNinResponse_87-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-GTNinResponse-87"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>87<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup>\n</p>\n<figure class="thumb mw-halign-left show-info-icon" typeof="mw:File/Thumb" style="width: 185px"> \t<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/9/90/OoT_Crest_of_the_Gerudo_differences.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20250606201842" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="The revised Crest of the Gerudo seen in later versions of the game" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="185" height="136" class="thumbimage lazyload" data-image-name="OoT Crest of the Gerudo differences.jpg" data-image-key="OoT_Crest_of_the_Gerudo_differences.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/9/90/OoT_Crest_of_the_Gerudo_differences.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/185?cb=20250606201842" /></a> \t<noscript><a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/9/90/OoT_Crest_of_the_Gerudo_differences.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20250606201842" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="The revised Crest of the Gerudo seen in later versions of the game" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/9/90/OoT_Crest_of_the_Gerudo_differences.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/185?cb=20250606201842" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="185" height="136" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="OoT Crest of the Gerudo differences.jpg" data-image-key="OoT_Crest_of_the_Gerudo_differences.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/9/90/OoT_Crest_of_the_Gerudo_differences.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/185?cb=20250606201842" /></a></noscript> \t<figcaption class="thumbcaption"> \t\t \t\t\t<a href="/wiki/File:OoT_Crest_of_the_Gerudo_differences.jpg" class="info-icon"><svg><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-info-small"></use></svg></a> \t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\t<p class="caption">The revised Crest of the Gerudo seen in later versions of the game</p> \t\t \t</figcaption> </figure>\n<p>A further modified version of 1.2 was produced for the <a href="/wiki/Nintendo_GameCube" title="Nintendo GameCube">Nintendo GameCube</a> re-release. The original <a href="/wiki/Crest_of_the_Gerudo" title="Crest of the Gerudo">Crest of the Gerudo</a>, as depicted on <a href="/wiki/Block" title="Block">blocks</a>, <a href="/wiki/Switch" title="Switch">switches</a> and the <a href="/wiki/Mirror_Shield" title="Mirror Shield">Mirror Shield</a>, was changed from an inverted star and crescent symbol (associated with Islam) to a unique design introduced in <i>Majora's Mask</i>, which became standard for the series since.<sup id="cite_ref-OoTVersionDifferences_86-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-OoTVersionDifferences-86"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>86<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Further alterations were made to the game's dialogue, along with minor technical changes. The Virtual Console and Nintendo Switch Online re-releases of the game are identical to the version released for the GameCube, but with the original Nintendo 64 button colors.\n</p>\n<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Special_Edition">Special Edition</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Sign in to edit" data-tracking-label="log-in-edit-section" data-action="edit-section" href="https://auth.fandom.com/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fzelda.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FThe_Legend_of_Zelda%3A_Ocarina_of_Time%3Faction%3Dedit%26section%3D18&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article-section" data-testid="log-in-edit-section" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor" aria-label="Sign in to edit"><svg class="wds-icon wds-icon-tiny" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-pencil-tiny"></use></svg></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h3>\n<figure class="thumb mw-halign-right show-info-icon" typeof="mw:File/Thumb" style="width: 243px"> \t<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/6/69/OoT_Special_Edition.png/revision/latest?cb=20210131212521" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="The Special Edition, along with a recreation of its contents." src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="243" height="137" class="thumbimage lazyload" data-image-name="OoT Special Edition.png" data-image-key="OoT_Special_Edition.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/6/69/OoT_Special_Edition.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/243?cb=20210131212521" /></a> \t<noscript><a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/6/69/OoT_Special_Edition.png/revision/latest?cb=20210131212521" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="The Special Edition, along with a recreation of its contents." src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/6/69/OoT_Special_Edition.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/243?cb=20210131212521" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="243" height="137" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="OoT Special Edition.png" data-image-key="OoT_Special_Edition.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/6/69/OoT_Special_Edition.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/243?cb=20210131212521" /></a></noscript> \t<figcaption class="thumbcaption"> \t\t \t\t\t<a href="/wiki/File:OoT_Special_Edition.png" class="info-icon"><svg><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-info-small"></use></svg></a> \t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\t<p class="caption">The Special Edition, along with a recreation of its contents.</p> \t\t \t</figcaption> </figure>\n<p>Between December 1998 and 1999, a Special Edition bundle was released exclusively by German mail order company Cyber Games. It included a physical copy of the game, a T-shirt with the <i>Ocarina of Time</i> logo on the front and a unique artwork of Link on the back, a relief pin in the shape of the <span class="term">Master Sword</span> and a <span class="term">Hylian Shield</span> with the word "Zelda" stamped onto it and a gold butterfly clutch, and a flyer promoting merchandise by Cyber Games.<sup id="cite_ref-L3_88-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-L3-88"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>88<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup>These are extremely rare, as only a few examples exist today.\n</p>\n<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Timeline_Placement">Timeline Placement</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Sign in to edit" data-tracking-label="log-in-edit-section" data-action="edit-section" href="https://auth.fandom.com/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fzelda.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FThe_Legend_of_Zelda%3A_Ocarina_of_Time%3Faction%3Dedit%26section%3D19&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article-section" data-testid="log-in-edit-section" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor" aria-label="Sign in to edit"><svg class="wds-icon wds-icon-tiny" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-pencil-tiny"></use></svg></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h3>\n<div class="hatnote">Main articles: <a href="/wiki/Zelda_Timeline" class="mw-redirect" title="Zelda Timeline">Zelda Timeline</a> and <a href="/wiki/The_End_of_Ocarina_of_Time" title="The End of Ocarina of Time">The End of Ocarina of Time</a></div>\n<p>When it comes to the <a href="/wiki/Zelda_Timeline" class="mw-redirect" title="Zelda Timeline">Zelda Timeline</a>, <i>Ocarina of Time</i> is likely the most important and decisive installment among the franchise, which is attested by both its placement and the connections with past and future games. According to the book <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Hyrule_Historia" title="The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia">Hyrule Historia</a></i>, it is indicated to be the final <i>Zelda</i> game in the pre-split timeline era, which starts with <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Skyward_Sword" title="The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword">Skyward Sword</a></i> (which, shortly after its official announcement, was confirmed to take place before <i>Ocarina of Time</i>).<sup id="cite_ref-89" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-89"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>89<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The other games preceding <i>Ocarina of Time</i> are <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_The_Minish_Cap" title="The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap">The Minish Cap</a></i> and <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Four_Swords" title="The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords">Four Swords</a></i>. Regardless, <i>Ocarina of Time</i> has always been a pivotal game in the chronology with the events at the end of the game, where Princess Zelda sends Link back to his youth, splitting the timeline into two. When the official timeline was revealed in <i>Hyrule Historia</i> in 2011, the placement of <i>Ocarina of Time</i> in the series was revealed to be of even greater value, as the events of the game actually split the series' timeline into <i>three</i> branches, which the third being possible based on whether Link defeated Ganon or not.\n</p>\n<h4><span id=".22Downfall_Timeline.22"></span><span class="mw-headline" id=""Downfall_Timeline"">"Downfall Timeline"</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Sign in to edit" data-tracking-label="log-in-edit-section" data-action="edit-section" href="https://auth.fandom.com/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fzelda.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FThe_Legend_of_Zelda%3A_Ocarina_of_Time%3Faction%3Dedit%26section%3D20&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article-section" data-testid="log-in-edit-section" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor" aria-label="Sign in to edit"><svg class="wds-icon wds-icon-tiny" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-pencil-tiny"></use></svg></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h4>\n<dl><dd><i>Related page: <a href="/wiki/Imprisoning_War" title="Imprisoning War">Imprisoning War</a></i></dd></dl>\n<figure class="mw-halign-right" typeof="mw:File/Frameless"><a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/a/ab/OoT_Downfall_Timeline_Game_Over.png/revision/latest?cb=20240922180844" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="OoT Downfall Timeline Game Over" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="316" height="174" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="OoT Downfall Timeline Game Over.png" data-image-key="OoT_Downfall_Timeline_Game_Over.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/a/ab/OoT_Downfall_Timeline_Game_Over.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/316?cb=20240922180844" /></a><figcaption></figcaption></figure>\n<p>At the end of <i>Ocarina of Time</i>, there was one possible outcome in which Ganon actually <a href="/wiki/Game_Over" title="Game Over">defeated Link</a>, which resulted in the formation of the "Downfall Timeline".<sup id="cite_ref-HH_92_90-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-HH_92-90"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>90<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> It starts with the <a href="/wiki/Hero_of_Time" title="Hero of Time">Hero of Time</a>, Link, failing to defeat Ganondorf, which allowed the Evil King to ultimately obtain the remaining Triforce pieces from Link and Princess Zelda. Despite losing their great beloved hero and the villain is victorious, the <a href="/wiki/Sage#Ocarina_of_Time" title="Sage">Seven Sages</a> still proceeded to quickly seal him within the <a href="/wiki/Dark_World" title="Dark World">corrupted Sacred Realm</a> like in the game's actual ending.<sup id="cite_ref-HH_92_90-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-HH_92-90"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>90<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-91" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-91"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>91<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Years later, greedy people entered the Dark World seeking the Triforce, turning into monsters and becoming part of Ganon's army. In the war that ensued, the <a href="/wiki/Knights_of_Hyrule" class="mw-redirect" title="Knights of Hyrule">Knights of Hyrule</a> protected the <a href="/wiki/Sage#A_Link_to_the_Past" title="Sage">Seven Wise Men</a> of that era from Ganon's minions, while they cast a seal to close off the entrance to the Dark World.<sup id="cite_ref-92" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-92"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>92<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> This marked the conclusion of the <a href="/wiki/Imprisoning_War" title="Imprisoning War">Imprisoning War</a>, which laid the foundation for the events of <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_A_Link_to_the_Past" title="The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past">A Link to the Past</a></i>. After <i>A Link to the Past</i>, <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Link%27s_Awakening" title="The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening">Link's Awakening</a></i>, <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Oracle_of_Seasons" title="The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons">Oracle of Seasons</a></i> and <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Oracle_of_Ages" title="The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages">Oracle of Ages</a></i>, <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_A_Link_Between_Worlds" title="The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds">A Link Between Worlds</a></i>, <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Tri_Force_Heroes" title="The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes">Tri Force Heroes</a></i>, <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Echoes_of_Wisdom" title="The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom">Echoes of Wisdom</a></i>, <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda" title="The Legend of Zelda">The Legend of Zelda</a></i>, and <i><a href="/wiki/Zelda_II:_The_Adventure_of_Link" title="Zelda II: The Adventure of Link">The Adventure of Link</a></i> take place, in that order.\n</p>\n<h4><span id=".22Child_Timeline.22"></span><span class="mw-headline" id=""Child_Timeline"">"Child Timeline"</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Sign in to edit" data-tracking-label="log-in-edit-section" data-action="edit-section" href="https://auth.fandom.com/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fzelda.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FThe_Legend_of_Zelda%3A_Ocarina_of_Time%3Faction%3Dedit%26section%3D21&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article-section" data-testid="log-in-edit-section" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor" aria-label="Sign in to edit"><svg class="wds-icon wds-icon-tiny" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-pencil-tiny"></use></svg></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h4>\n<figure class="mw-halign-right" typeof="mw:File/Frameless"><a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/d/d6/OoT_Ending.png/revision/latest?cb=20140903152432" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="OoT Ending" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="310" height="233" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="OoT Ending.png" data-image-key="OoT_Ending.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/d/d6/OoT_Ending.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/310?cb=20140903152432" /></a><figcaption></figcaption></figure>\n<p>If Link succeeds in defeating Ganon, the timeline branches into one of two more timelines. When Princess Zelda sends Link back to his original time, the "Child Timeline" is formed. Although Ganondorf is not granted access to the <a href="/wiki/Sacred_Realm" title="Sacred Realm">Sacred Realm</a>, it is very possible that unbeknownst to him, he acquired the <a href="/wiki/Triforce_of_Power" title="Triforce of Power">Triforce of Power</a> as a result of Link returning back with the <a href="/wiki/Triforce_of_Courage" title="Triforce of Courage">Triforce of Courage</a> still in his possession (as well as Zelda gaining the <a href="/wiki/Triforce_of_Wisdom" title="Triforce of Wisdom">Triforce of Wisdom</a>). Link informs Zelda of the "future" events and leaves Hyrule shortly afterwards to search for <a href="/wiki/Navi" title="Navi">Navi</a>, setting the events of <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Majora%27s_Mask" title="The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask">Majora's Mask</a></i> in motion. Ganondorf is then <a href="/wiki/Failed_Execution_of_Ganondorf" title="Failed Execution of Ganondorf">executed</a> several years later according to the backstory of <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Twilight_Princess" title="The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess">Twilight Princess</a></i>.<sup id="cite_ref-93" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-93"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>93<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Over a century later, the events of <i>Twilight Princess</i> take place and the Link in this game lingers on as the <a href="/wiki/Hero%27s_Spirit" title="Hero's Spirit">Hero's Spirit</a> due to his soul-shattering regrets of not being remembered as the Hero of Time at all. Following <i>Twilight Princess</i>, <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Four_Swords_Adventures" title="The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures">Four Swords Adventures</a></i> takes place featuring <a href="/wiki/Vaati" title="Vaati">Vaati</a> and another incarnation of Ganondorf.\n</p>\n<h4><span id=".22Adult_Timeline.22"></span><span class="mw-headline" id=""Adult_Timeline"">"Adult Timeline"</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Sign in to edit" data-tracking-label="log-in-edit-section" data-action="edit-section" href="https://auth.fandom.com/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fzelda.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FThe_Legend_of_Zelda%3A_Ocarina_of_Time%3Faction%3Dedit%26section%3D22&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article-section" data-testid="log-in-edit-section" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor" aria-label="Sign in to edit"><svg class="wds-icon wds-icon-tiny" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-pencil-tiny"></use></svg></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h4>\n<figure class="mw-halign-right" typeof="mw:File/Frameless"><a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/1/10/TWW_Scroll_of_the_Hero_of_Time_4.png/revision/latest?cb=20130904222701" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="TWW Scroll of the Hero of Time 4" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="379" height="101" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="TWW Scroll of the Hero of Time 4.png" data-image-key="TWW_Scroll_of_the_Hero_of_Time_4.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/1/10/TWW_Scroll_of_the_Hero_of_Time_4.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/379?cb=20130904222701" /></a><figcaption></figcaption></figure>\n<p>In a third branch of the events in <i>Ocarina of Time</i>, similar to the "Child Timeline", the "Adult Timeline" continues after Link defeats Ganon and the Sages seal him in the Sacred Realm with the Triforce of Power in his possession.<sup id="cite_ref-seal_69-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-seal-69"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>69<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Link is sent back to his childhood by Zelda, ultimately leaving the future Hyrule in this branch without a Hero, as told in the prologue of <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_The_Wind_Waker" title="The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker">The Wind Waker</a></i>. Hyrule was at a longtime peace for many generations and the Hero of Time's legend was fondly remembered, but Ganon eventually overcomes the Sages' seal and attempts to take over Hyrule once more. With no hero to face the evil at all, the kingdom was easily conquered and, as a last resort, the Golden Goddesses <a href="/wiki/Great_Flood" title="Great Flood">flood Hyrule</a>, leading to the events of <i>The Wind Waker</i> and consecutively <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Phantom_Hourglass" title="The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass">Phantom Hourglass</a></i>, and later in the timeline, <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Spirit_Tracks" title="The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks">Spirit Tracks</a></i>.\n</p>\n<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Speedrun_Records">Speedrun Records</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Sign in to edit" data-tracking-label="log-in-edit-section" data-action="edit-section" href="https://auth.fandom.com/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fzelda.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FThe_Legend_of_Zelda%3A_Ocarina_of_Time%3Faction%3Dedit%26section%3D23&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article-section" 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title="Ganon">Ganon</a></span></span>)</small>\n</td>\n<td>SiirZax\n</td>\n<td><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="https://www.speedrun.com/oot/run/y99rokey">7m 12s</a>\n</td>\n<td>July 14, 2021\n</td></tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Any% <small>(Defeat <span class="facelift-term-invalid"><span title="Invalid or missing term" class="explain"><a href="/wiki/Ganon" title="Ganon">Ganon</a></span></span>, No SRM)</small>\n</td>\n<td>Lozoots\n</td>\n<td><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="https://www.speedrun.com/oot/run/y4q4n4qm">13m 10s 933ms</a>\n</td>\n<td>July 20, 2022\n</td></tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Any% <small>(No Wrong Warp)</small>\n</td>\n<td>Amateseru\n</td>\n<td><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="https://www.speedrun.com/oot/run/y476egqy">15m 38s</a>\n</td>\n<td>October 8, 2021\n</td></tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Any% <small>(No Wrong Warp or SRM)</small>\n</td>\n<td>realtimeattack64\n</td>\n<td><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="https://www.speedrun.com/oot/run/ydd3qq0y">38m 02s</a>\n</td>\n<td>April 15, 2022\n</td></tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Any% <small>(Some Restricted Glitches)</small>\n</td>\n<td>realtimeattack64\n</td>\n<td><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="https://www.speedrun.com/oot/run/y6dkweqm">2h 13m 59s</a>\n</td>\n<td>July 23, 2021\n</td></tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Any% <small>(Glitchless)</small>\n</td>\n<td>realtimeattack64\n</td>\n<td><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="https://www.speedrun.com/oot/run/zn1l1d7m">3h 36m 5s</a>\n</td>\n<td>July 11, 2021\n</td></tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="/wiki/100%25_Completion" title="100% Completion">100%</a>\n</td>\n<td>zfg\n</td>\n<td><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="https://www.speedrun.com/oot/run/yw0xx4pm">3h 0m 39s</a>\n</td>\n<td>March 11, 2021\n</td></tr>\n<tr>\n<td>100% <small>(No SRM)</small>\n</td>\n<td>glitchymon\n</td>\n<td><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="https://www.speedrun.com/oot/run/z1p6gqwz">3h 45m 51s</a>\n</td>\n<td>July 6, 2022\n</td></tr>\n<tr>\n<td>100% <small>(Some Restricted Glitches)</small>\n</td>\n<td>realtimeattack64\n</td>\n<td><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="https://www.speedrun.com/ootextras/run/ywpw500z">5h 32m 43s</a>\n</td>\n<td>Feburary 14, 2019\n</td></tr>\n<tr>\n<td>100% <small>(Glitchless)</small>\n</td>\n<td>Smaugy\n</td>\n<td><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="https://www.speedrun.com/oot/run/z5xg4dey">5h 40m 33s</a>\n</td>\n<td>October 9, 2022\n</td></tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="/wiki/Ganondorf" title="Ganondorf">Ganondorf</a> Source Requirement\n</td>\n<td>Bonooru\n</td>\n<td><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="https://www.speedrun.com/oot/run/y9v6oqvm">1h 9m 16s</a>\n</td>\n<td>June 7, 2022\n</td></tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="/wiki/Sage_Medallion" title="Sage Medallion">Medallions</a>/<a href="/wiki/Spiritual_Stone" title="Spiritual Stone">Stones</a>/Trials\n</td>\n<td>CountLG\n</td>\n<td><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="https://www.speedrun.com/oot/run/y4x20r3z">1h 42m 20s</a>\n</td>\n<td>August 22, 2022\n</td></tr>\n<tr>\n<td>All <a href="/wiki/Dungeon" title="Dungeon">Dungeons</a>\n</td>\n<td>realtimeattack64\n</td>\n<td><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="https://www.speedrun.com/oot/run/yw3xe13m">32m 27s</a>\n</td>\n<td>June 26, 2022\n</td></tr>\n<tr>\n<td>All <span class="term">Dungeons</span> <small>(No SRM)</small>\n</td>\n<td>Amateseru\n</td>\n<td><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="https://www.speedrun.com/oot/run/yw3dw2pm">1h 12m 49s</a>\n</td>\n<td>May 6, 2022\n</td></tr></tbody></table>\n<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Listings">Listings</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Sign in to edit" data-tracking-label="log-in-edit-section" data-action="edit-section" href="https://auth.fandom.com/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fzelda.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FThe_Legend_of_Zelda%3A_Ocarina_of_Time%3Faction%3Dedit%26section%3D24&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article-section" data-testid="log-in-edit-section" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor" aria-label="Sign in to edit"><svg class="wds-icon wds-icon-tiny" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-pencil-tiny"></use></svg></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h2>\n<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Characters"><a 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Time</i> was the best-selling <i>The Legend of Zelda</i> game as of March 31, 2004, with 7.6 million copies sold worldwide.<sup id="cite_ref-94" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-94"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>94<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> It was later surpassed by <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Twilight_Princess" title="The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess">Twilight Princess</a></i>, which had had cumulative sales of 8.85 million as of September 30, 2015, when the sales of the <a href="/wiki/Nintendo_GameCube" title="Nintendo GameCube">Nintendo GameCube</a> and <a href="/wiki/Wii" title="Wii">Wii</a> versions of the game were combined.<sup id="cite_ref-95" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-95"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>95<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> With the number of sales of the original <a href="/wiki/Nintendo_64" title="Nintendo 64">Nintendo 64</a> version combined with the ones from the <a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Ocarina_of_Time_3D" title="The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D">3DS remake</a> (being 6.22 million copies), <i>Ocarina of Time</i> is currently the third best-selling game in the franchise (with a total of 13.82 million copies sold), behind <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Breath_of_the_Wild" title="The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild">Breath of the Wild</a></i> and <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Tears_of_the_Kingdom" title="The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom">Tears of the Kingdom</a></i>.\n</p>\n<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Reviews">Reviews</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Sign in to edit" data-tracking-label="log-in-edit-section" data-action="edit-section" href="https://auth.fandom.com/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fzelda.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FThe_Legend_of_Zelda%3A_Ocarina_of_Time%3Faction%3Dedit%26section%3D36&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article-section" data-testid="log-in-edit-section" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor" aria-label="Sign in to edit"><svg class="wds-icon wds-icon-tiny" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-pencil-tiny"></use></svg></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h3>\n<p>The game was universally praised by critics when it was first released, receiving perfect scores from many reviewers, such as Famitsu, Gamespot, IGN, and Edge. Metacritic gives the original version of the game a score of 99/100 and the GameCube re-release 91/100. Features such as the Z-targeting system and context-sensitive Action button were well-received. The GameCube and Wii versions of the game were praised as well.<sup id="cite_ref-96" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-96"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>96<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup>\n</p><p>The game's graphics were called "beautiful" by IGN reviewer Peer Schneider, who commented that "rarely is there such a perfect mixture of graphics, sound and gameplay,"<sup id="cite_ref-97" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-97"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>97<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> giving the game a 10/10. Gamespot editor Jeff Gerstmann agreed, also giving the game a perfect score, saying that "this is the masterpiece that people will still be talking about ten years down the road."<sup id="cite_ref-98" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-98"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>98<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Criticism on the game focused on the occasional slow pace associated with some parts, such as the <a href="/wiki/Water_Temple" title="Water Temple">Water Temple</a>, as well as the use of MIDI for the music quality.\n</p><p>Nonetheless, Nintendo Power placed it <i>first</i> in their list of best <i>The Legend of Zelda</i> games and stated that, despite its age, is still a great game and called it a "masterpiece". \n</p><p>In 2022, IGN placed <i>Ocarina of Time</i> as the "third" best <i>Legend of Zelda</i> game in their "Top 10 Best Zelda Games" list countdown (right behind <i>A Link to the Past [#2]</i> & <i>Breath of the Wild [#1]</i>); but was then placed as the "fourth" best <i>Zelda</i> game in their new revamped version of their "Top 10 Best Zelda Games" list in 2023 (right behind <i>A Link to the Past [#3], Breath of the Wild [#2]</i>, & <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Tears_of_the_Kingdom" title="The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom">Tears of the Kingdom</a> [#1]</i>).<sup id="cite_ref-99" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-99"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>99<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-100" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-100"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>100<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup>\n</p>\n<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Fan_Reception">Fan Reception</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Sign in to edit" data-tracking-label="log-in-edit-section" data-action="edit-section" href="https://auth.fandom.com/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fzelda.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FThe_Legend_of_Zelda%3A_Ocarina_of_Time%3Faction%3Dedit%26section%3D37&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article-section" data-testid="log-in-edit-section" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor" aria-label="Sign in to edit"><svg class="wds-icon wds-icon-tiny" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-pencil-tiny"></use></svg></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h3>\n<p>Much like <i>Super Mario 64</i> for the <i>Mario</i> franchise, this iconic N64 installment remains standing as a fan favorite within the long-running series due to its explicit importance in not only the <a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda_(series)" title="The Legend of Zelda (series)"><i>The Legend of</i> <i>Zelda</i> franchise</a> itself, but the video game industry as a whole, currently holding an average reader score of 9.7 at IGN,<sup id="cite_ref-101" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-101"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>101<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> as well as a current average user score of 9.6 on GameSpot.<sup id="cite_ref-102" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-102"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>102<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup>\n</p><p>Many years after its release in 1998, <i>Ocarina of Time</i> continues to be a highly popular title to this day, frequently being featured on compiled lists of all-time best games and in some cases being at the very top. For some players, however, the game's groundbreaking success has overshadowed the potential success of later <i>Zelda</i> games, therefore becoming a difficult act to follow since,<sup id="cite_ref-103" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-103"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>103<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> and even marking the downfall of the series in some degree, believing the franchise as a whole peaked with this title.<sup id="cite_ref-104" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-104"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>104<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Some longtime fans believe <i>Ocarina of Time</i> as a 3D version of <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_A_Link_to_the_Past" title="The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past">A Link to the Past</a></i>, due to similar elements from the <a href="/wiki/Super_Nintendo_Entertainment_System" title="Super Nintendo Entertainment System">Super NES</a> title such as having two separate overworld features. There is also a debate regarding whether the game is overrated or not, with IGN editor Levi Buchanan analyzing this subject from a historical and technical perspective;<sup id="cite_ref-105" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-105"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>105<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> this debate was revisited when current <i>Zelda</i> director <a href="/wiki/Eiji_Aonuma" title="Eiji Aonuma">Eiji Aonuma</a> said that he would not quit working on the franchise until he created a superior game,<sup id="cite_ref-106" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-106"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>106<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> as well as when he <a href="/wiki/Controversy_in_The_Legend_of_Zelda_Series" class="mw-redirect" title="Controversy in The Legend of Zelda Series">controversially said that the game hasn't aged very well</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-107" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-107"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>107<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> \n</p><p>WatchMojo placed <i>Ocarina of Time</i> at the #1 spot in their "Top 10 Legend of Zelda Games of All Time" list countdown, and fellow staff member Johnny Reynolds picked it as his 4th favorite <i>Legend of Zelda</i> game as part of a "Top 5 Zelda Games (Showdown)" video over on MojoPlays.<sup id="cite_ref-108" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-108"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>108<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-109" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-109"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>109<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The Completionist ranked <i>Ocarina of Time</i> as his fifth best <i>Legend of Zelda</i> game of all time in his "Top 10 Zelda Games" list countdown (following behind <i>Breath of the Wild</i> [#4], <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Majora%27s_Mask" title="The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask">Majora's Mask</a></i> [#3], & <i>A Link to the Past</i>/<i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_A_Link_Between_Worlds" title="The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds">A Link Between Worlds</a> [#2 & #1]</i>).<sup id="cite_ref-110" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-110"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>110<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup>\n</p>\n<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Greatest_Game_of_All_Time">Greatest Game of All Time</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Sign in to edit" data-tracking-label="log-in-edit-section" data-action="edit-section" href="https://auth.fandom.com/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fzelda.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FThe_Legend_of_Zelda%3A_Ocarina_of_Time%3Faction%3Dedit%26section%3D38&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article-section" data-testid="log-in-edit-section" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor" aria-label="Sign in to edit"><svg class="wds-icon wds-icon-tiny" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><use 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id="cite_ref-edge100-2007_12-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-edge100-2007-12"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>12<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-edge-200-online_13-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-edge-200-online-13"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>13<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-edge-top20_14-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-edge-top20-14"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>14<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-edge-200_111-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-edge-200-111"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>111<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IGN" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:IGN">IGN</a>,<sup id="cite_ref-ign_top_2006_15-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-ign_top_2006-15"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>15<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-ign_top_2008_16-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-ign_top_2008-16"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>16<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Metacritic,<sup id="cite_ref-metacritic_8-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-metacritic-8"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>8<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> <i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Next_Generation_Magazine" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Next Generation Magazine">Next Generation</a></i>,<sup id="cite_ref-best_games_9-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-best_games-9"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>9<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> <i><a href="/wiki/Nintendo_Power" title="Nintendo Power">Nintendo Power</a></i>,<sup id="cite_ref-NP_Top_200_17-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-NP_Top_200-17"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>17<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-NinPowerBestofBest_18-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-NinPowerBestofBest-18"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>18<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-NinPowerTop285_19-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-NinPowerTop285-19"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>19<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GameStats" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:GameStats">GameStats</a>,<sup id="cite_ref-gamestats_21-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-gamestats-21"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>21<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GameFAQs" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:GameFAQs">GameFAQs</a>,<sup id="cite_ref-GF2009_20-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-GF2009-20"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>20<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> GamingBolt,<sup id="cite_ref-GamingBolt_22-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-GamingBolt-22"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>22<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/fr:VideoGamer.com" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:fr:VideoGamer.com">VideoGamer</a>,<sup id="cite_ref-videogamer_23-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-videogamer-23"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>23<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> <i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_Informer" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Game Informer">Game Informer</a></i>,<sup id="cite_ref-GI1999_24-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-GI1999-24"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>24<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> <i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slant_(magazine)" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Slant (magazine)">Slant</a></i>,<sup id="cite_ref-Slant_25-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Slant-25"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>25<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> <i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FHM" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:FHM">FHM</a></i>,<sup id="cite_ref-FHM_26-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-FHM-26"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>26<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Joystik,<sup id="cite_ref-Joystik_27-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Joystik-27"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>27<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PALGN" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:PALGN">PALGN</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-PALGN_28-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-PALGN-28"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>28<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup>\n</p>\n<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Ports_and_Remakes">Ports and Remakes</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Sign in to edit" data-tracking-label="log-in-edit-section" data-action="edit-section" 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citations.</p></div>\n</div>\n<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="GameCube_Ports">GameCube Ports</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Sign in to edit" data-tracking-label="log-in-edit-section" data-action="edit-section" href="https://auth.fandom.com/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fzelda.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FThe_Legend_of_Zelda%3A_Ocarina_of_Time%3Faction%3Dedit%26section%3D40&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article-section" data-testid="log-in-edit-section" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor" aria-label="Sign in to edit"><svg class="wds-icon wds-icon-tiny" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-pencil-tiny"></use></svg></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h3>\n<div class="hatnote">Main article: <a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Ocarina_of_Time_Master_Quest" title="The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Master Quest">The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Master Quest</a></div>\n<p><i>Ocarina of Time</i> was ported to the <a href="/wiki/Nintendo_GameCube" title="Nintendo GameCube">GameCube</a> twice. Once was for a pre-order bonus for <i>The Wind Waker</i>, in which customers would receive <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Ocarina_of_Time_Master_Quest" title="The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Master Quest">Master Quest</a></i> (The <i>Wind Waker</i>/<i>Ocarina of Time</i>/<i>OoT: Master Quest</i> bundle was available as a "limited edition" general release in Europe, in addition to preorders). The second time was for a special GameCube bundle that came with <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Collector%27s_Edition" title="The Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition">Collector's Edition</a></i>.\n</p>\n<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="iQue_Player">iQue Player</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Sign in to edit" data-tracking-label="log-in-edit-section" data-action="edit-section" href="https://auth.fandom.com/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fzelda.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FThe_Legend_of_Zelda%3A_Ocarina_of_Time%3Faction%3Dedit%26section%3D41&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article-section" data-testid="log-in-edit-section" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor" aria-label="Sign in to edit"><svg class="wds-icon wds-icon-tiny" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-pencil-tiny"></use></svg></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h3>\n<p><i>Ocarina of Time</i> was ported to the Chinese <a href="/wiki/IQue_Player" title="IQue Player">iQue Player</a> (a localized version of the Nintendo 64) released in 2003. The dialogue was fully translated to Chinese. This marked the first <i>Zelda</i> game to become available in China. The game is downloaded to the iQue Player using a points card. The iQue version of <i>Ocarina of Time</i> is based on version 1.2. Lag is virtually non-existent due to iQue's more powerful hardware. This is most noticeable during the collapse of <a href="/wiki/Ganon%27s_Castle" title="Ganon's Castle">Ganon's Castle</a> cutscene, where the castle falls at such a speed that the audio falls out of sync.\n</p>\n<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Virtual_Console">Virtual Console</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Sign in to edit" data-tracking-label="log-in-edit-section" data-action="edit-section" href="https://auth.fandom.com/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fzelda.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FThe_Legend_of_Zelda%3A_Ocarina_of_Time%3Faction%3Dedit%26section%3D42&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article-section" data-testid="log-in-edit-section" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor" aria-label="Sign in to edit"><svg class="wds-icon wds-icon-tiny" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-pencil-tiny"></use></svg></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h3>\n<p><i>Ocarina of Time</i> has been ported to the Virtual Console on both the <a href="/wiki/Wii" title="Wii">Wii</a> and <a href="/wiki/Wii_U" title="Wii U">Wii U</a>.\n</p><p>On the Wii Virtual Console, the Japanese and American 1.2 and European 1.1 Nintendo 64 version was available for download for 1000 Wii Points. The Virtual Console does not support the rumble feature, which renders the <a href="/wiki/Stone_of_Agony" title="Stone of Agony">Stone of Agony</a> useless. Although based on the Nintendo 64 version, it still contains the changed moon and star symbols, as it uses the GameCube ROM. This is due to a patch which was put in the Virtual Console emulator which changes them.<sup>[<a href="/wiki/Help:Citing_Sources" title="Help:Citing Sources"><span title="The text in the vicinity of this tag needs citation." style="color:; font-size: ;"><i>citation needed</i></span></a>]</sup>\n</p><p>On the Wii U Virtual Console, the game was available for download for approximately $10.\n</p>\n<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="3DS_Remake">3DS Remake</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Sign in to edit" data-tracking-label="log-in-edit-section" data-action="edit-section" href="https://auth.fandom.com/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fzelda.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FThe_Legend_of_Zelda%3A_Ocarina_of_Time%3Faction%3Dedit%26section%3D43&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article-section" data-testid="log-in-edit-section" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor" aria-label="Sign in to edit"><svg class="wds-icon wds-icon-tiny" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-pencil-tiny"></use></svg></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h3>\n<div class="hatnote">Main article: <a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Ocarina_of_Time_3D" title="The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D">The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D</a></div>\n<p>A <a href="/wiki/Nintendo_3DS" title="Nintendo 3DS">Nintendo 3DS</a> remake of <i>Ocarina of Time</i> was announced by Nintendo during the E3 2010 conference. Various tweaks were made to the popular title besides improved graphics, including a new system for equipping items, specifically the <a href="/wiki/Iron_Boots" title="Iron Boots">Iron Boots</a> and the constant swapping necessary in the <a href="/wiki/Water_Temple#Ocarina_of_Time" title="Water Temple">Water Temple</a> and the introduction of the <a href="/wiki/Shard_of_Agony" title="Shard of Agony">Shard of Agony</a> in place of the <a href="/wiki/Stone_of_Agony" title="Stone of Agony">Stone of Agony</a>, which alerts Link of hidden <a href="/wiki/Cave" title="Cave">caves</a> using a sound effect rather than a rumble.\n</p>\n<h3><span id="Nintendo_Switch_Online_.2B_Expansion_Pack"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="Nintendo_Switch_Online_+_Expansion_Pack">Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Sign in to edit" data-tracking-label="log-in-edit-section" data-action="edit-section" href="https://auth.fandom.com/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fzelda.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FThe_Legend_of_Zelda%3A_Ocarina_of_Time%3Faction%3Dedit%26section%3D44&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article-section" data-testid="log-in-edit-section" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor" aria-label="Sign in to edit"><svg class="wds-icon wds-icon-tiny" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-pencil-tiny"></use></svg></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h3>\n<p><i>Ocarina of Time</i> is one of the Nintendo 64 games included in the Expansion Pass for <a href="/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_Online" title="Nintendo Switch Online">Nintendo Switch Online</a>.\n</p>\n<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Legacy">Legacy</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Sign in to edit" data-tracking-label="log-in-edit-section" data-action="edit-section" href="https://auth.fandom.com/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fzelda.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FThe_Legend_of_Zelda%3A_Ocarina_of_Time%3Faction%3Dedit%26section%3D45&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article-section" data-testid="log-in-edit-section" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor" aria-label="Sign in to edit"><svg class="wds-icon wds-icon-tiny" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-pencil-tiny"></use></svg></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h2>\n<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Design_Influence">Design Influence</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Sign in to edit" data-tracking-label="log-in-edit-section" data-action="edit-section" href="https://auth.fandom.com/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fzelda.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FThe_Legend_of_Zelda%3A_Ocarina_of_Time%3Faction%3Dedit%26section%3D46&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article-section" data-testid="log-in-edit-section" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor" aria-label="Sign in to edit"><svg class="wds-icon wds-icon-tiny" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-pencil-tiny"></use></svg></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h3>\n<p><i>Ocarina of Time</i> introduced many design elements that would be repeated in later games:\n</p>\n<ul><li><b>Character models</b>: <i>Ocarina of Time</i> was the first game in the series to feature an in-game blond-haired <a href="/wiki/Link" title="Link">Link</a> (although the official artwork of previous games had depicted Link with blond hair, none of his character sprites displayed this characteristic due to hardware limitations). It also produced the first detailed model of <a href="/wiki/Princess_Zelda" title="Princess Zelda">Princess Zelda</a>'s character, particularly her dress designs, which have been the same ever since. This game was also the first to portray the human form of <a href="/wiki/Ganon" title="Ganon">Ganon</a>, <a href="/wiki/Ganondorf" title="Ganondorf">Ganondorf</a>, which by far became the most common alter-ego of the villain since. Many of the character models of <i>Ocarina of Time</i> were reused in its sequel, <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Majora%27s_Mask" title="The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask">Majora's Mask</a></i>.</li>\n<li><b>Races</b>: Many races also made their debut in <i>Ocarina of Time</i>. The <a href="/wiki/Kokiri" title="Kokiri">Kokiri</a>, <a href="/wiki/Goron" title="Goron">Gorons</a>, <a href="/wiki/Gerudo" title="Gerudo">Gerudo</a>, <a href="/wiki/Hylian" title="Hylian">Hylians</a>, <a href="/wiki/Deku_Scrub" title="Deku Scrub">Deku Scrubs</a> and <a href="/wiki/Sheikah" title="Sheikah">Sheikah</a> all originated or were at least identified in <i>Ocarina of Time</i>. The <a href="/wiki/Zora" title="Zora">Zoras</a> technically appeared first in <a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda" title="The Legend of Zelda">the original game</a> as <a href="/wiki/River_Zora" title="River Zora">enemies</a> and were given the ability to walk in <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_A_Link_to_the_Past" title="The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past">A Link to the Past</a></i>, but their widely accepted character model - the slender, sky-blue, aquatic design - was first made in <i>Ocarina of Time</i>.</li></ul>\n<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Other">Other</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Sign in to edit" data-tracking-label="log-in-edit-section" data-action="edit-section" href="https://auth.fandom.com/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fzelda.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FThe_Legend_of_Zelda%3A_Ocarina_of_Time%3Faction%3Dedit%26section%3D47&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article-section" data-testid="log-in-edit-section" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor" aria-label="Sign in to edit"><svg class="wds-icon wds-icon-tiny" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-pencil-tiny"></use></svg></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h3>\n<ul><li><i>Ocarina of Time</i>, while not being the first game in the series to feature a <a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda" title="The Legend of Zelda">musical item</a> or a <a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Link%27s_Awakening" title="The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening">list of songs</a>, as this debuted in <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Link%27s_Awakening" title="The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening">Link's Awakening</a></i>, it is the first to allow the player to play the songs note by note rather than simply selecting the item or the song being used.<sup id="cite_ref-PH_Guide_5_112-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-PH_Guide_5-112"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>112<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li>\n<li>As mentioned before, it introduced the <a href="/wiki/Targeting" title="Targeting">Targeting</a> system, eliminating difficulty for camera control, and also helping to focus visually on very distant spots, enemies or characters.<sup id="cite_ref-PH_Guide_5_112-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-PH_Guide_5-112"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>112<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li>\n<li>It introduced the ability to wear <a href="/wiki/Mask" title="Mask">masks</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-PH_Guide_5_112-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-PH_Guide_5-112"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>112<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li>\n<li>The game also introduced many <a href="/wiki/Side_Quest" title="Side Quest">sidequests</a> allowing Link to collect hundreds of optional items.<sup id="cite_ref-PH_Guide_5_112-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-PH_Guide_5-112"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>112<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li>\n<li>It was the first <i>Zelda</i> game to include quarter units of health; previous games only featured half units of health.</li>\n<li>This game introduced an optional sword more powerful than the Master Sword in damage (although the legendary blade can technically be upgraded in <i>A Link to the Past</i>).</li>\n<li>Outside of the <i>Zelda</i> franchise, the game caused an unprecedented impact on the video game industry, to the point that many other games and series were influenced by the gameplay style from the game, especially the 3D <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Action-adventure_game" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Action-adventure game">action-adventure</a> genre.<sup id="cite_ref-PH_Guide_5_112-4" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-PH_Guide_5-112"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>112<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li>\n<li>Many properties of this game were borrowed by the <a href="/wiki/Super_Smash_Bros._(series)" title="Super Smash Bros. (series)"><i>Super Smash Bros.</i> series</a>, especially the original and <i>Melee</i>, including several characters, stages, soundtracks, and numerous trophies.</li>\n<li>Alongside setting the standard for later incarnations like Princess Zelda and Ganon, the Link from this game, the <a href="/wiki/Hero_of_Time" title="Hero of Time">Hero of Time</a>, is later mentioned in <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_The_Wind_Waker" title="The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker">The Wind Waker</a></i> and would also appear in <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Twilight_Princess" title="The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess">Twilight Princess</a></i> as the <a href="/wiki/Hero%27s_Spirit" title="Hero's Spirit">Hero's Spirit</a> where he teaches the hero in that title the <a href="/wiki/Hidden_Skill" title="Hidden Skill">Hidden Skills</a> (though this was met with controversy). In addition, aside from <i>Super Smash Bros.</i>, he also makes a playable guest appearance in the Namco fighting game <i><a href="/wiki/SoulCalibur_II" title="SoulCalibur II">SoulCalibur II</a></i> exclusively for the <a href="/wiki/Nintendo_GameCube" title="Nintendo GameCube">Nintendo GameCube</a> release. Most of his unlockable weapons are from this title and its <a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Majora%27s_Mask" title="The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask">sequel</a>, but a few are from installments predating them, specifically <i>The Legend of Zelda</i> and <i>A Link to the Past</i>.</li>\n<li>A <a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Ocarina_of_Time_(Himekawa)" title="The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Himekawa)">manga adaptation of the game</a> was created by <a href="/wiki/Akira_Himekawa" title="Akira Himekawa">Akira Himekawa</a> in 2000. Although loosely based on the <i>Ocarina of Time</i>'s story, some of the original elements are featured.</li></ul>\n<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Trivia">Trivia</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Sign in to edit" data-tracking-label="log-in-edit-section" data-action="edit-section" href="https://auth.fandom.com/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fzelda.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FThe_Legend_of_Zelda%3A_Ocarina_of_Time%3Faction%3Dedit%26section%3D48&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article-section" data-testid="log-in-edit-section" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor" aria-label="Sign in to edit"><svg class="wds-icon wds-icon-tiny" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-pencil-tiny"></use></svg></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h2>\n<ul><li><i>Ocarina of Time</i> runs on a heavily modified version of <i><a href="https://mario.fandom.com/wiki/Super_Mario_64" class="extiw" title="mariowiki:Super Mario 64">Super Mario 64</a>'</i>s engine, as both games were co-developed.<sup id="cite_ref-113" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-113"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>113<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> This is essentially a repeat of their original 2D equivalents, where <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda" title="The Legend of Zelda">The Legend of Zelda</a></i> used a highly upgraded engine of <i><a href="https://mario.fandom.com/wiki/Super_Mario_Bros." class="extiw" title="mariowiki:Super Mario Bros.">Super Mario Bros.</a></i> and also created by the same team. According to <a href="/wiki/Shigeru_Miyamoto" title="Shigeru Miyamoto">Shigeru Miyamoto</a>, however, because the engine itself was so altered during development, he considered their final products entirely different.</li>\n<li>The game's main theme on the title screen is an extended version of the melody played by the <a href="/wiki/Flute" title="Flute">Recorder</a> item from the original <i>The Legend of Zelda</i>, performed by the titular <a href="/wiki/Ocarina_of_Time_(Item)" title="Ocarina of Time (Item)">Ocarina of Time</a>.</li>\n<li>The original Japanese release date of the game, November 21st, is coincidentally the same as <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_A_Link_to_the_Past" title="The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past">A Link to the Past</a></i> as well as the <a href="/wiki/Super_Nintendo_Entertainment_System" title="Super Nintendo Entertainment System">Super Famicom</a>, themselves seven and eight years prior, respectively.</li>\n<li>There is a hidden erase save data code, which can be used to reset the entire game in case a save file is corrupted. It is performed by pressing a complex input of D-Up, D-Down, D-Left, D-Right, Start, B, C-Down, L, C-Right, C-Left, A, C-Up, R, and Z on the third controller.</li>\n<li>Due to time constraints, the Spanish localization was not included in the European release of the game. However, a 150 page text guide was bundled with the game in Spain, which included the entire Spanish localization alongside the English text.<sup id="cite_ref-114" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-114"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>114<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><figure class="thumb show-info-icon" typeof="mw:File/Thumb" style="width: 180px"> \t<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/2/21/OoT_beta_Deku_Tree.png/revision/latest?cb=20250430164127" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="Adult Link by the in a May 1997 beta build" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="180" height="139" class="thumbimage lazyload" data-image-name="OoT beta Deku Tree.png" data-image-key="OoT_beta_Deku_Tree.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/2/21/OoT_beta_Deku_Tree.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/180?cb=20250430164127" /></a> \t<noscript><a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/2/21/OoT_beta_Deku_Tree.png/revision/latest?cb=20250430164127" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="Adult Link by the in a May 1997 beta build" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/2/21/OoT_beta_Deku_Tree.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/180?cb=20250430164127" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="180" height="139" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="OoT beta Deku Tree.png" data-image-key="OoT_beta_Deku_Tree.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/2/21/OoT_beta_Deku_Tree.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/180?cb=20250430164127" /></a></noscript> \t<figcaption class="thumbcaption"> \t\t \t\t\t<a href="/wiki/File:OoT_beta_Deku_Tree.png" class="info-icon"><svg><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-info-small"></use></svg></a> \t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\t<p class="caption">Adult Link by the <a href="/wiki/The_Great_Deku_Tree" title="The Great Deku Tree">Great Deku Tree</a> in a May 1997 beta build</p> \t\t \t</figcaption> </figure></li>\n<li>Surprisingly, the prototype builds of the game did not feature Child Link but only the hero as an adult until late in development, and were to begin his adventure in that maturity stage.</li>\n<li><i>Ocarina of Time</i>, although a clear favorite among <a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda_(series)" title="The Legend of Zelda (series)"><i>The Legend of Zelda</i> series</a> fanbase or the video game community in general due to its high impact, is also arguably the <a href="/wiki/Controversy_in_The_Legend_of_Zelda_series" title="Controversy in The Legend of Zelda series">most controversial title of the franchise</a>, as it has more questionable content or debates than every other installment.</li>\n<li>This is the final installment of the series where its original composer <a href="/wiki/Koji_Kondo" title="Koji Kondo">Koji Kondo</a> created the music by himself.</li>\n<li>An early logo used in some promotional materials and <a href="/wiki/ESRB" title="ESRB">ESRB</a>'s section for the game used the subtitle "The Ocarina of Time".<sup id="cite_ref-115" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-115"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>115<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li>\n<li>Due to the graphical limitations of the <a href="/wiki/Nintendo_64" title="Nintendo 64">Nintendo 64</a>, the strap belt that Link normally wears on his shoulder to carry his <a href="/wiki/Scabbard" title="Scabbard">scabbard</a> and <a href="/wiki/Shield" title="Shield">Shields</a> is missing. Likewise, his shadow counterpart, <a href="/wiki/Dark_Link" title="Dark Link">Dark Link</a>, also appears to have his model being a simplified version of the hero's. This is however, fixed in <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Ocarina_of_Time_3D" title="The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D">Ocarina of Time 3D</a></i>.</li>\n<li>Although there are twelve <a href="/wiki/Dungeon" title="Dungeon">Dungeons</a> to explore, two of them are not designated as dungeons in the game's data, which means the official total is only ten. <a href="/wiki/Ganon%27s_Castle" title="Ganon's Castle">Ganon's Castle</a> and the <a href="/wiki/Gerudo_Training_Ground" title="Gerudo Training Ground">Gerudo Training Ground</a> both have the dungeon entrance icon on the maps, but because the dungeons themselves do not use a <a href="/wiki/Dungeon_Map" title="Dungeon Map">Map</a> and <a href="/wiki/Compass" title="Compass">Compass</a> or allow the player to use a <a href="/wiki/Warping" title="Warping">warp song</a>, they are not true dungeons.<figure class="thumb show-info-icon" typeof="mw:File/Thumb" style="width: 320px"> \t<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/3/35/OoT_Link_defeats_Ganon_gif.gif/revision/latest?cb=20250318201145" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="Link's final blow inflicted on Ganon during the final battle is widely seen as one of the most brutal scenes of the entire franchise (v1" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="320" height="180" class="thumbimage lazyload" data-image-name="OoT Link defeats Ganon gif.gif" data-image-key="OoT_Link_defeats_Ganon_gif.gif" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/3/35/OoT_Link_defeats_Ganon_gif.gif/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/320?cb=20250318201145" /></a> \t<noscript><a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/3/35/OoT_Link_defeats_Ganon_gif.gif/revision/latest?cb=20250318201145" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="Link's final blow inflicted on Ganon during the final battle is widely seen as one of the most brutal scenes of the entire franchise (v1" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/3/35/OoT_Link_defeats_Ganon_gif.gif/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/320?cb=20250318201145" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="320" height="180" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="OoT Link defeats Ganon gif.gif" data-image-key="OoT_Link_defeats_Ganon_gif.gif" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/3/35/OoT_Link_defeats_Ganon_gif.gif/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/320?cb=20250318201145" /></a></noscript> \t<figcaption class="thumbcaption"> \t\t \t\t\t<a href="/wiki/File:OoT_Link_defeats_Ganon_gif.gif" class="info-icon"><svg><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-info-small"></use></svg></a> \t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\t<p class="caption">Link's final blow inflicted on Ganon during the final battle is widely seen as one of the most brutal scenes of the entire franchise (v1.2 version shown)</p> \t\t \t</figcaption> </figure></li>\n<li><a href="/wiki/Ganon" title="Ganon">Ganon</a>'s ultimate defeat by <a href="/wiki/Link" title="Link">Link</a> in this game is often considered one of, if not <i>the</i> most climactic finishes of a <a href="/wiki/Final_Boss" title="Final Boss">Final Boss</a> battle in <i>The Legend of Zelda</i> series as well as video game history. However, it is also arguably the most violent; Although Ganon himself survived the seemingly fatal ordeal, the original v1.0/v1.1 release depicts the <a href="/wiki/Hero_of_Time" title="Hero of Time">Hero of Time</a> savagely slashing the beast's face multiple times before thrusting the <a href="/wiki/Master_Sword" title="Master Sword">Master Sword</a> directly into his mouth with red blood spewing (<a href="/wiki/Ganondorf" title="Ganondorf">Ganondorf</a> also pukes blood when defeated) - something which appears over the top for the series' standards (or most <a href="/wiki/Nintendo" title="Nintendo">Nintendo</a> games, in general). In later v1.2 releases and subsequent ports of <i>Ocarina of Time</i>, it was censored by Nintendo for the blood to become green, and the <a href="/wiki/Nintendo_3DS" title="Nintendo 3DS">Nintendo 3DS</a> remake has the Blade of Evil's Bane hitting Ganon on the forehead instead like some later titles' finishing blows, due to controversy and to avoid the game being re-rated to "T" (Teen), as it was in fact "E" (Everyone) by the <a href="/wiki/ESRB" title="ESRB">ESRB</a>. <i>Ocarina of Time 3D</i>, however, has the "E10+" (Everyone 10+) rating. The manga adaptation of the game also shows Link striking the Dark Beast's forehead as well. No other installment in the franchise since this Nintendo 64 title makes use of realistic colored blood or the main protagonist himself impaling lead antagonists on the mouth area.\n<ul><li>Blood is also seen when defeating <a href="/wiki/Spike" title="Spike">Spikes</a> and <a href="/wiki/Shell_Blade" title="Shell Blade">Shell Blades</a> underwater, though like Ganon, their own is also censored to green in later releases. However, the latter is still red in <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Majora%27s_Mask" title="The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask">Majora's Mask</a></i>.</li>\n<li>Stained red blood can also be seen in the <a href="/wiki/Bottom_of_the_Well" title="Bottom of the Well">Bottom of the Well</a> and <a href="/wiki/Shadow_Temple" title="Shadow Temple">Shadow Temple</a> even in v1.2 versions and the remake.</li>\n<li>On a related note, the final battle itself was originally going to be completely different, as Ganon was intended to become gigantic and Link to to scale his archnemesis and attack various parts of his body, but the development team found major difficulties due to hardware limitations of the N64, forcing them to rework it entirely for the final release. The original concept, however, would eventually be successfully reused for the <a href="/wiki/Mario_(franchise)" title="Mario (franchise)"><i>Mario</i> series</a>, specifically the boss <a href="https://mario.fandom.com/wiki/Megaleg" class="extiw" title="mariowiki:Megaleg">Megaleg</a> in <i><a href="https://mario.fandom.com/wiki/Super_Mario_Galaxy" class="extiw" title="mariowiki:Super Mario Galaxy">Super Mario Galaxy</a></i>.</li>\n<li>The objective of Link hitting Ganon by the tail to defeat him is a parallel to <a href="/wiki/Bowser" title="Bowser">Bowser</a> in <i>Super Mario 64</i> where <a href="/wiki/Mario" title="Mario">Mario</a> must grab his own tail to throw him toward bombs in order to take down the Koopa King.</li></ul></li>\n<li>In the post-credits cutscene of Link returning to meet Princess Zelda in the <a href="/wiki/Hyrule_Castle_Courtyard" title="Hyrule Castle Courtyard">Hyrule Castle Courtyard</a> for the second time, the <a href="/wiki/Triforce_of_Courage" title="Triforce of Courage">Triforce of Courage</a> can be seen resonating on his left hand. This same scene is what would happen of the Hero of Time explaining Ganondorf's conspiracy, leading up to the events of the Child Timeline.<figure class="thumb show-info-icon" typeof="mw:File/Thumb" style="width: 291px"> \t<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/7/77/OOT_Link_sent_to_the_past_by_Zelda.png/revision/latest?cb=20250221145306" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="Link being permanently sent to the past by Princess Zelda at the very end of the game marks the beginning of a series of dark events for the Hero of Time as well as Hyrule itself" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="291" height="160" class="thumbimage lazyload" data-image-name="OOT Link sent to the past by Zelda.png" data-image-key="OOT_Link_sent_to_the_past_by_Zelda.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/7/77/OOT_Link_sent_to_the_past_by_Zelda.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/291?cb=20250221145306" /></a> \t<noscript><a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/7/77/OOT_Link_sent_to_the_past_by_Zelda.png/revision/latest?cb=20250221145306" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="Link being permanently sent to the past by Princess Zelda at the very end of the game marks the beginning of a series of dark events for the Hero of Time as well as Hyrule itself" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/7/77/OOT_Link_sent_to_the_past_by_Zelda.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/291?cb=20250221145306" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="291" height="160" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="OOT Link sent to the past by Zelda.png" data-image-key="OOT_Link_sent_to_the_past_by_Zelda.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/7/77/OOT_Link_sent_to_the_past_by_Zelda.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/291?cb=20250221145306" /></a></noscript> \t<figcaption class="thumbcaption"> \t\t \t\t\t<a href="/wiki/File:OOT_Link_sent_to_the_past_by_Zelda.png" class="info-icon"><svg><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-info-small"></use></svg></a> \t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\t<p class="caption">Link being permanently sent to the past by Princess Zelda at the very end of the game marks the beginning of a series of dark events for the Hero of Time as well as Hyrule itself</p> \t\t \t</figcaption> </figure></li>\n<li>In spite of the game itself being widely known as a classic, some fans of <i>The Legend of Zelda</i> series strongly believed <i>Ocarina of Time</i>'s story is not a happy ending for Link, as the Hero of Time's adventure is filled with sad events, and his return to his original time (and splitting the timeline) by <a href="/wiki/Princess_Zelda" title="Princess Zelda">Princess Zelda</a> and then <a href="/wiki/Navi" title="Navi">Navi</a> leaving him without saying goodbye marks the beginning of yet more traumatic journeys to come afterwards, as seen in <i>Majora's Mask</i> and <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Twilight_Princess" title="The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess">Twilight Princess</a></i>, making this incarnation of the main protagonist a tragic hero. Even himself saving Hyrule <a href="/wiki/Great_Flood" title="Great Flood">isn't permanent</a>, as seen in <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_The_Wind_Waker" title="The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker">The Wind Waker</a></i>.</li>\n<li>In the beta version of the game, the Sword (B) and Action (A) buttons were in reverse, echoing the gameplay of <i>The Legend of Zelda</i> and <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Link%27s_Awakening" title="The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening">Link's Awakening</a></i>.</li>\n<li>An <a href="/wiki/Unused_Content" title="Unused Content">unused</a> screen transition exists in the game where the symbol of the <a href="/wiki/Triforce" title="Triforce">Triforce</a> is shown rotating when Link enters different locations. It is unknown why this was cut in the final release, but it can be accessed by hacking. This also applies for <i>Majora's Mask</i>, as <i>Ocarina of Time</i>'s engine was reused.</li>\n<li>Although not outright confirmed by Nintendo, since the original <i>The Legend</i> <i>of Zelda'</i>s plot was originally going to set in the past and future, <i>Ocarina of Time</i> having two different time periods was likely reusing this scrapped concept.</li>\n<li>Several gameplay actions of Link seen in later games such as <i>Majora's Mask</i>, <i>Twilight Princess</i>, and <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Breath_of_the_Wild" title="The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild">Breath of the Wild</a></i> were originally intended for this title but were scrapped during development. Examples include running freely while targeting an enemy, delivering a horizontal slash while running, and using the <a href="/wiki/Bow" title="Bow">Bow</a> while crouching.</li>\n<li><i><a href="https://starfox.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Fox_Adventures" class="extiw" title="starfox:Star Fox Adventures">Star Fox Adventures</a></i> of the <a href="https://starfox.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Fox_(series)" class="extiw" title="starfox:Star Fox (series)"><i>Star Fox</i> series</a>, which was created by Rareware, was heavily inspired by this game and has similar gameplay.\n<ul><li>Ironically, an unused <a href="/wiki/Arwing" title="Arwing">Arwing</a> enemy from <i><a href="https://starfox.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Fox_64" class="extiw" title="starfox:Star Fox 64">Star Fox 64</a></i> can be found in the game's code which itself was used by the developers to test the flight patterns of the boss <a href="/wiki/Volvagia" title="Volvagia">Volvagia</a>.</li></ul></li>\n<li>According to Shigeru Miyamoto, Ganondorf was originally going to change into Ganon slowly as the game's story progresses, becoming more grotesque. However, this was scrapped, as in the final release, he instead transforms into his true via the Triforce of Power during the final battle.</li>\n<li>Out of all the boxes that were produced for <i>The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina o</i><i>f Time Special Edition</i>, 75 units are proven to never have been filled. Estimations suggest that a maximum of 25 units were ever sold, making it the rarest limited-time available edition for any <i>Zelda</i> game to date.<sup id="cite_ref-L3_88-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-L3-88"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>88<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><figure class="thumb show-info-icon" typeof="mw:File/Thumb" style="width: 307px"> \t<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/c/c8/LinkRuto2.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20100401182347" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="Link nearly kissed by Princess Ruto after rescuing her from , one of the most explicit scenes of a love interest for the main protagonist in the main series" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="307" height="169" class="thumbimage lazyload" data-image-name="LinkRuto2.jpg" data-image-key="LinkRuto2.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/c/c8/LinkRuto2.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/307?cb=20100401182347" /></a> \t<noscript><a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/c/c8/LinkRuto2.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20100401182347" class="mw-file-description image"><img alt="Link nearly kissed by Princess Ruto after rescuing her from , one of the most explicit scenes of a love interest for the main protagonist in the main series" src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/c/c8/LinkRuto2.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/307?cb=20100401182347" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="307" height="169" class="thumbimage" data-image-name="LinkRuto2.jpg" data-image-key="LinkRuto2.jpg" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/c/c8/LinkRuto2.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/307?cb=20100401182347" /></a></noscript> \t<figcaption class="thumbcaption"> \t\t \t\t\t<a href="/wiki/File:LinkRuto2.jpg" class="info-icon"><svg><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-info-small"></use></svg></a> \t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\t<p class="caption">Link nearly kissed by Princess Ruto after rescuing her from <a href="/wiki/Inside_Jabu-Jabu%27s_Belly" title="Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly">Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly</a>, one of the most explicit scenes of a love interest for the main protagonist in the main series</p> \t\t \t</figcaption> </figure></li>\n<li>Despite Nintendo strictly intends to keep Link a gender-neutral figure and his friendships rather platonic due to its focus on innovative gameplay experiences, this game is well-known among the <i>Zelda</i> fanbase for having him in a greater degree of potential love interests with various female characters than in all other installments of the franchise, specifically Princess Zelda, <a href="/wiki/Saria" title="Saria">Saria</a>, <a href="/wiki/Princess_Ruto" title="Princess Ruto">Princess Ruto</a>, <a href="/wiki/Malon" title="Malon">Malon</a>, and possibly <a href="/wiki/Nabooru" title="Nabooru">Nabooru</a> and Navi, which led many to believe that the Hero of Time is a ladies' man or in a love triangle, especially since he is canonically engaged with Ruto, who is a <a href="/wiki/Zora" title="Zora">Zora</a> (though this was met with controversy). Shockingly, according to the developers, <i>Ocarina of Time</i> was originally planned to have elements of a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dating_sim" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Dating sim">dating sim</a> game (which are highly popular in Japan), explaining the reason why those key characters played such a role throughout the plot, but was apparently scrapped as they realized that most of Link's dating choices would become completely unavailable at some point during the story, which is quite evident by Zelda, Saria, Ruto, and Nabooru becoming Sages later in the game and himself being sent into the Child Timeline at the end.</li>\n<li>After the staff credits in the game's ending, when Link returns the Master Sword to the <a href="/wiki/Temple_of_Time" title="Temple of Time">Temple of Time</a>, Navi flies away and the Nintendo logo appears, bells from a clock tower can be heard. This may be a reference to the Hero of Time's next adventure, <i>Majora's Mask</i>, which may have begun development around the game's release, and the sequel itself indeed has bells heard from the <a href="/wiki/Clock_Tower" title="Clock Tower">Clock Tower</a> as days pass.</li>\n<li>In comparison, Link's adult model is roughly double the height of his child counterpart.</li>\n<li>The <a href="/wiki/Sword_Beam" title="Sword Beam">Sword Beam</a> technique can be seen in beta screenshots of the game but was scrapped in the final release for unknown reasons.</li>\n<li>Only three characters from Link's childhood - Princess Zelda, Princess Ruto and Malon, grow up into young adults when he becomes the Hero of Time. All of which are female.</li>\n<li>Considering the Downfall Timeline is marked by the Hero of Time being defeated by Ganon, this would technically make receiving a <a href="/wiki/Game_Over" title="Game Over">Game Over</a> during the final battle the game's Bad Ending.</li>\n<li>There was a commercial featuring Link as an adult where he is in <a href="/wiki/Kakariko_Village" title="Kakariko Village">Kakariko Village</a> and finds a chest full of a soda drink called Mirinda, this commercial supposedly aired in India during the late 1990s.</li>\n<li>The <a href="/wiki/Chain_Chomp" title="Chain Chomp">Chain Chomp</a>, an enemy from the <i>Mario</i> series, was originally going to appear in this game for the <a href="/wiki/Gerudo%27s_Fortress" title="Gerudo's Fortress">Gerudo's Fortress</a>, but was cut late in development.</li>\n<li>Like <i>Super Mario 64</i>, <i>Ocarina of Time</i> had brought enough impact to the series that many 3D game developers from other franchises say that no title's gameplay since then hasn't borrowed a mechanic from either game, as they "blazed trails".</li>\n<li>The scene before the fight with Ganondorf was apparently modeled after a similar scene in the <i><a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="text" href="https://sailormoon.fandom.com/wiki/Pretty_Soldier_Sailor_Moon_(anime_series)">Sailor Moon</a></i> episode "<i>The Death of Uranus and Neptune: The Talisman Appears</i>".</li>\n<li>Due to the game's sheer popularity, in spite of its current age, alongside <a href="/wiki/Speedrun" title="Speedrun">speedrunning</a>, <i>Ocarina of Time</i> has received the most ROM hacks than any other <i>The Legend of Zelda</i> series title today, with some intending to recreate the Nintendo 64 installment with new graphics or gameplay. However, like others such as ones based on <i>A Link to the Past</i> or <i>Majora's Mask</i>, various fan projects have been hit with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cease_and_desist" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Cease and desist">cease and desist</a> latters or even takedowns by Nintendo.</li></ul>\n<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Nomenclature">Nomenclature</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Sign in to edit" data-tracking-label="log-in-edit-section" data-action="edit-section" href="https://auth.fandom.com/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fzelda.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FThe_Legend_of_Zelda%3A_Ocarina_of_Time%3Faction%3Dedit%26section%3D49&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article-section" data-testid="log-in-edit-section" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor" aria-label="Sign in to edit"><svg class="wds-icon wds-icon-tiny" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><use 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class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="TMC Jabber Nut Sprite.png" data-image-key="TMC_Jabber_Nut_Sprite.png" data-relevant="0" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/b/b3/TMC_Jabber_Nut_Sprite.png/revision/latest?cb=20181006152219" /></span></span></th></tr><tr><th colspan="2">Language</th><th>Name</th><th>Meaning</th></tr><tr><td class="nomenclature-flag"><span title="Japan" class="explain"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/3/37/Japan_Flag.png/revision/latest?cb=20161025073448" class="mw-file-description image" title="Japan"><img alt="Japan" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="20" height="14" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="Japan Flag.png" data-image-key="Japan_Flag.png" data-relevant="0" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/3/37/Japan_Flag.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/20?cb=20161025073448" /></a></span></span></td><td>Japanese</td><td>ゼルダの伝説 時のオカリナ (<i>Zeruda no Densetsu Toki no Okarina</i>) <sup>(<b><span title="Ocarina of Time" class="explain" style="color:gold">OoT</span></b>)</sup><br />ゼルダの伝説 時のオカリナGC (<i>Zeruda no Densetsu Toki no Okarina Jī Shī</i>) <sup>(<b><span title="Ocarina of Time" class="explain" style="color:gold">OoT</span></b>)</sup></td><td>Same as English.<br />The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time GC</td></tr><tr><th colspan="4"><small>This table was generated using <a href="/wiki/Data:Translations" title="Data:Translations">translation pages</a>.</small></th></tr></tbody></table>\n<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Gallery">Gallery</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Sign in to edit" data-tracking-label="log-in-edit-section" data-action="edit-section" href="https://auth.fandom.com/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fzelda.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FThe_Legend_of_Zelda%3A_Ocarina_of_Time%3Faction%3Dedit%26section%3D50&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article-section" data-testid="log-in-edit-section" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor" aria-label="Sign in to edit"><svg class="wds-icon wds-icon-tiny" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><use xlink:href="#wds-icons-pencil-tiny"></use></svg></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h2>\n<table style="width:150px; padding:0.2em; margin-top:0.7em; text-align:center; border:1px solid; font-size:130%;">\n<tbody><tr>\n<td><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Gallery:Ocarina_of_Time" title="View Gallery"><img alt="View Gallery" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="62" height="62" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="TWWHD Picto Box Artwork.png" data-image-key="TWWHD_Picto_Box_Artwork.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/8/83/TWWHD_Picto_Box_Artwork.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/62?cb=20130911220223" /></a></span>\n</td>\n<td><b><a href="/wiki/Gallery:Ocarina_of_Time" title="Gallery:Ocarina of Time">View Gallery</a></b>\n</td></tr></tbody></table>\n<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="External_Links">External Links</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Sign in to edit" data-tracking-label="log-in-edit-section" data-action="edit-section" href="https://auth.fandom.com/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fzelda.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FThe_Legend_of_Zelda%3A_Ocarina_of_Time%3Faction%3Dedit%26section%3D51&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article-section" data-testid="log-in-edit-section" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor" aria-label="Sign in to edit"><svg class="wds-icon wds-icon-tiny" aria-hidden="true" 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1998</a></li>\n<li><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="http://www.zelda.com/universe/game/ocarinatime/"><i>Ocarina of Time</i> page on Zelda.com</a></li>\n<li><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="http://ique.com/games/21011.htm">Official Simplified Chinese page - iQue.com</a></li></ul>\n<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="References">References</span></h2>\n<div class="references-small" style="margin-bottom:1em; padding:.5em">\n<ol class="references">\n<li id="cite_note-E_7-1"><span class="mw-cite-backlink">↑ <sup><a href="#cite_ref-E_7_1-0">1.0</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-E_7_1-1">1.1</a></sup></span> <span class="reference-text"><i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Encyclopedia" title="The Legend of Zelda: Encyclopedia">Encyclopedia</a></i>, Dark Horse Books, pg. 7</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-2"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-2">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Encyclopedia" title="The Legend of Zelda: Encyclopedia">Encyclopedia</a></i>, Dark Horse Books, pg. 10</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-3"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-3">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="http://www.gamesarefun.com/gamesdb/review.php?reviewid=130">Import Review: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - Games Are Fun</a></span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-4"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-4">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="http://filibustercartoons.com/games.htm">The Best Video Games in the History of Humanity - Fillbuster Cartoons</a></span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-5"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-5">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="http://firsthour.net/editorial/the-famitsu-40-40-list-2011-perfect-score-update"><i>The Famitsu 40/40 List</i>, The First Hour</a></span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-6"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-6">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external free" href="http://gamers.guinnessworldrecords.com/records/nintendo.aspx">http://gamers.guinnessworldrecords.com/records/nintendo.aspx</a></span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-7"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-7">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external free" href="http://gamers.guinnessworldrecords.com/records/nintendo.aspx">http://gamers.guinnessworldrecords.com/records/nintendo.aspx</a></span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-metacritic-8"><span class="mw-cite-backlink">↑ <sup><a href="#cite_ref-metacritic_8-0">8.0</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-metacritic_8-1">8.1</a></sup></span> <span class="reference-text"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external free" href="http://www.metacritic.com/browse/games/score/metascore/all/all?sort=desc">http://www.metacritic.com/browse/games/score/metascore/all/all?sort=desc</a> Highest Scores - Metacritic</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-best_games-9"><span class="mw-cite-backlink">↑ <sup><a href="#cite_ref-best_games_9-0">9.0</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-best_games_9-1">9.1</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-best_games_9-2">9.2</a></sup></span> <span class="reference-text"> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="http://www.filibustercartoons.com/games.htm">The Best Video Games in the History of Humanity</a>, .</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-CVG2001-10"><span class="mw-cite-backlink">↑ <sup><a href="#cite_ref-CVG2001_10-0">10.0</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-CVG2001_10-1">10.1</a></sup></span> <span class="reference-text"><i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_and_Video_Games" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Computer and Video Games">Computer and Video Games</a></i>, issue 240, November 2001, pages 59-65</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-edge100-2000-11"><span class="mw-cite-backlink">↑ <sup><a href="#cite_ref-edge100-2000_11-0">11.0</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-edge100-2000_11-1">11.1</a></sup></span> <span class="reference-text"><i>Edge Presents The 100 Best Videogames</i>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Future_plc" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Future plc">Future</a>, 2007, pg. 255 Reprinting material from <i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edge_(magazine)" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Edge (magazine)">Edge</a></i> issue 80.</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-edge100-2007-12"><span class="mw-cite-backlink">↑ <sup><a href="#cite_ref-edge100-2007_12-0">12.0</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-edge100-2007_12-1">12.1</a></sup></span> <span class="reference-text"> Edge Staff, <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="http://www.edge-online.com/features/retrospective-the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time/">Retrospective: The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time</a>, .</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-edge-200-online-13"><span class="mw-cite-backlink">↑ <sup><a href="#cite_ref-edge-200-online_13-0">13.0</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-edge-200-online_13-1">13.1</a></sup></span> <span class="reference-text"> Edge Staff, <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="http://www.edge-online.com/features/100-best-games-play-today?page=11">The 100 Best Games to Play Today</a>, .</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-edge-top20-14"><span class="mw-cite-backlink">↑ <sup><a href="#cite_ref-edge-top20_14-0">14.0</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-edge-top20_14-1">14.1</a></sup></span> <span class="reference-text"> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2013/10/readers_of_edge_consider_ocarina_of_time_and_mario_64_to_be_the_best_games_of_the_last_20_years">Readers Of EDGE Consider Ocarina Of Time And Mario 64 To Be The Best Games Of The Last 20 Years</a>, .</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-ign_top_2006-15"><span class="mw-cite-backlink">↑ <sup><a href="#cite_ref-ign_top_2006_15-0">15.0</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-ign_top_2006_15-1">15.1</a></sup></span> <span class="reference-text"> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="http://uk.top100.ign.com/2006/001-010.html">Readers' Picks Top 100 Games: 1–10</a>, .</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-ign_top_2008-16"><span class="mw-cite-backlink">↑ <sup><a href="#cite_ref-ign_top_2008_16-0">16.0</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-ign_top_2008_16-1">16.1</a></sup></span> <span class="reference-text"> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="http://uk.top100.ign.com/2008/ign_top_game_1.html">1. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time</a>, .</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-NP_Top_200-17"><span class="mw-cite-backlink">↑ <sup><a href="#cite_ref-NP_Top_200_17-0">17.0</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-NP_Top_200_17-1">17.1</a></sup></span> <span class="reference-text">"NP Top 200", <i><a href="/wiki/Nintendo_Power" title="Nintendo Power">Nintendo Power</a></i>, page 66, February 2006, volume 200</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-NinPowerBestofBest-18"><span class="mw-cite-backlink">↑ <sup><a href="#cite_ref-NinPowerBestofBest_18-0">18.0</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-NinPowerBestofBest_18-1">18.1</a></sup></span> <span class="reference-text"><i><a href="/wiki/Nintendo_Power" title="Nintendo Power">Nintendo Power</a></i>, issue 231, August 2008</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-NinPowerTop285-19"><span class="mw-cite-backlink">↑ <sup><a href="#cite_ref-NinPowerTop285_19-0">19.0</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-NinPowerTop285_19-1">19.1</a></sup></span> <span class="reference-text"> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="http://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-power-ranks-the-top-285-nintendo-games-of-all-time/">Archived copy</a>, ., <a href="/wiki/Nintendo_Power" title="Nintendo Power">Nintendo Power</a>, 2012</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-GF2009-20"><span class="mw-cite-backlink">↑ <sup><a href="#cite_ref-GF2009_20-0">20.0</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-GF2009_20-1">20.1</a></sup></span> <span class="reference-text"> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/bge09.html">Spring 2009: Best. Game. Ever.</a>, .</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-gamestats-21"><span class="mw-cite-backlink">↑ <sup><a href="#cite_ref-gamestats_21-0">21.0</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-gamestats_21-1">21.1</a></sup></span> <span class="reference-text"> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130209002055/www.gamestats.com/index/gs/">All Games By GameStats Score</a>, .</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-GamingBolt-22"><span class="mw-cite-backlink">↑ <sup><a href="#cite_ref-GamingBolt_22-0">22.0</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-GamingBolt_22-1">22.1</a></sup></span> <span class="reference-text"> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="http://gamingbolt.com/top-100-greatest-video-games-ever-made">Top 100 greatest video games ever made</a>, .</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-videogamer-23"><span class="mw-cite-backlink">↑ <sup><a href="#cite_ref-videogamer_23-0">23.0</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-videogamer_23-1">23.1</a></sup></span> <span class="reference-text"> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20110815193837/www.videogamer.com/top-games/games-all-time/3/">Top Games of All Time</a>, .</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-GI1999-24"><span class="mw-cite-backlink">↑ <sup><a href="#cite_ref-GI1999_24-0">24.0</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-GI1999_24-1">24.1</a></sup></span> <span class="reference-text"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="https://web.archive.org/web/19990909063257/http://gameinformer.com/topten.html">GI Top Ten List</a>, <i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_Informer" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Game Informer">Game Informer</a></i>, 1999</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-Slant-25"><span class="mw-cite-backlink">↑ <sup><a href="#cite_ref-Slant_25-0">25.0</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-Slant_25-1">25.1</a></sup></span> <span class="reference-text"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="http://www.slantmagazine.com/features/article/100-greatest-video-games-of-all-time/P10">100 Greatest Video Games of All Time</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slant_Magazine" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Slant Magazine">Slant</a>, 2014</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-FHM-26"><span class="mw-cite-backlink">↑ <sup><a href="#cite_ref-FHM_26-0">26.0</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-FHM_26-1">26.1</a></sup></span> <span class="reference-text"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130430073137/http://www.fhm.com/reviews/console-games/fhms-100-greatest-games-of-all-time-20090901">The 10 Greatest Games of All Time</a>, <i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FHM" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:FHM">FHM</a></i>, 2010</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-Joystik-27"><span class="mw-cite-backlink">↑ <sup><a href="#cite_ref-Joystik_27-0">27.0</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-Joystik_27-1">27.1</a></sup></span> <span class="reference-text"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="http://www.joystikentertainment.com/daily-debate/top-100-video-games-of-all-time-100-to-91/">Top 100 Video Games of All Time</a>, Joystik, 2017</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-PALGN-28"><span class="mw-cite-backlink">↑ <sup><a href="#cite_ref-PALGN_28-0">28.0</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-PALGN_28-1">28.1</a></sup></span> <span class="reference-text"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20111225064328/http://palgn.com.au/2976/the-greatest-100-games-ever-5-1/">The Greatest 100 Games Ever</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PALGN" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:PALGN">PALGN</a>, 2005</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-6-29"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-6_29-0">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"> <sup id="cite_ref-best_games_9-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-best_games-9"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>9<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-CVG2001_10-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-CVG2001-10"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>10<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-edge100-2000_11-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-edge100-2000-11"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>11<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-edge100-2007_12-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-edge100-2007-12"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>12<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-edge-200-online_13-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-edge-200-online-13"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>13<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-edge-top20_14-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-edge-top20-14"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>14<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-ign_top_2006_15-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-ign_top_2006-15"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>15<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-ign_top_2008_16-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-ign_top_2008-16"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>16<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-NP_Top_200_17-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-NP_Top_200-17"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>17<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-NinPowerBestofBest_18-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-NinPowerBestofBest-18"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>18<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-NinPowerTop285_19-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-NinPowerTop285-19"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>19<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-GF2009_20-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-GF2009-20"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>20<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-gamestats_21-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-gamestats-21"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>21<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-GamingBolt_22-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-GamingBolt-22"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>22<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-videogamer_23-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-videogamer-23"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>23<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-GI1999_24-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-GI1999-24"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>24<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-Slant_25-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Slant-25"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>25<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-FHM_26-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-FHM-26"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>26<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-Joystik_27-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Joystik-27"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>27<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-PALGN_28-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-PALGN-28"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>28<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-30"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-30">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>Some time ago, before the King of Hyrule unified this country, there was a fierce war in our world. One day, to escape from the fires of the war, a Hylian mother and her baby boy entered this forbidden forest. The mother was gravely injured... Her only choice was to entrust the child to the Deku Tree, the guardian spirit of the forest. The Deku Tree could sense that this was a child of destiny, whose fate would affect the entire world, so he took him into the forest. After the mother passed away, the baby was raised as a Kokiri.</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Deku_Tree_Sprout" title="Deku Tree Sprout">Deku Tree Sprout</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-31"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-31">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>In the vast, deep forest of Hyrule... Long have I served as the guardian spirit... I am known as the Deku Tree... The children of the forest, the Kokiri, live here with me. Each Kokiri has his or her own guardian fairy. However, there is one boy who does not have a fairy... </i>" — <a href="/wiki/Deku_Tree#Ocarina_of_Time" class="mw-redirect" title="Deku Tree">Great Deku Tree</a> (<i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Ocarina_of_Time_3D" title="The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D">Ocarina of Time 3D</a></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-32"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-32">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>It seems the time has come for the <span class="colored-text" style="color:#ff3c3c">boy without a fairy</span> to begin his journey...</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Great_Deku_Tree#Ocarina_of_Time" class="mw-redirect" title="Great Deku Tree">Great Deku Tree</a> (<i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Ocarina_of_Time_3D" title="The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D">Ocarina of Time 3D</a></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-33"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-33">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>Hey you! "Mr. No Fairy!" What's your business with the Great Deku Tree? Without a fairy, you're not even a real man!</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Mido" title="Mido">Mido</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-34"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-34">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i><span class="colored-text" style="color:#64b4ff">Navi</span>…go now! Find our young friend and guide him to me… I do not have much time left. Fly, Navi, fly! The fate of the forest, nay, the world, depends upon thee!</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Great_Deku_Tree" class="mw-redirect" title="Great Deku Tree">Great Deku Tree</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-35"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-35">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>I have been cursed... I need you to break the curse with your wisdom and courage. Dost thou have courage enough to undertake this task?</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Great_Deku_Tree" class="mw-redirect" title="Great Deku Tree">Great Deku Tree</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-36"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-36">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>Thou must never allow the desert man in black armor to lay his hands on the sacred Triforce... [...] That evil man who cast the death curse upon me and sapped my power...</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Great_Deku_Tree" class="mw-redirect" title="Great Deku Tree">Great Deku Tree</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-37"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-37">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>Though your valiant efforts to break the curse were successful, I was doomed before you started...</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Great_Deku_Tree" class="mw-redirect" title="Great Deku Tree">Great Deku Tree</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-38"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-38">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>Link... Go now to Hyrule Castle... There, thou will surely meet the Princess of Destiny... Take this stone with you. The stone that man wanted so much, that he cast the curse on me...</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Great_Deku_Tree" class="mw-redirect" title="Great Deku Tree">Great Deku Tree</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-39"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-39">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>Wha-ha-ha! What a crazy guy! Can you believe this guy was crazy enough to try to sneak into the castle to see Princess Zelda? All because of this idiot, they've tightened security at the castle. Wha-ha-hah!</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Hylian" title="Hylian">Hylian</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-40"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-40">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>I had a dream... In the dream, dark storm clouds were billowing over the land of Hyrule... But suddenly, a ray of light shot out of the forest, parted the clouds and lit up the ground... The light turned into a figure holding a green and shining stone, followed by a fairy... I know this is a prophecy that someone would come from the forest... Yes, I thought you might be the one...</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Princess_Zelda" title="Princess Zelda">Princess Zelda</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-41"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-41">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>Can you see the man with the evil eyes? That is Ganondorf, the leader of the Gerudos. They hail from the desert far to the west. Though he swears allegiance to my father, I am sure he is not sincere. The dark clouds that covered Hyrule in my dream... They must symbolize that man!</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Princess_Zelda" title="Princess Zelda">Princess Zelda</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-42"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-42">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>What Ganondorf is after must be nothing less than the Triforce of the Sacred Realm. He must have come to Hyrule to obtain it! And, he wants to conquer Hyrule... no, the entire world!</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Princess_Zelda" title="Princess Zelda">Princess Zelda</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-43"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-43">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>You go find the other two Spiritual Stones! Let's get the Triforce before Ganondorf does, and then defeat him!</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Princess_Zelda" title="Princess Zelda">Princess Zelda</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-44"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-44">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>You obtained the Goron's Ruby! This is the Spiritual Stone of Fire passed down by the Gorons!</i>" — N/A (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-45"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-45">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>You obtained Zora's Sapphire! This is the Spiritual Stone of Water passed down by the Zoras!</i>" — N/A (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-46"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-46">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>All right! I'll give you my most precious possession: Zora's Sapphire!</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Princess_Ruto" title="Princess Ruto">Princess Ruto</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-47"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-47">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>Her most precious possession? You don't know what she's talking about, but you've finally collected all three Spiritual Stones!! Go back to see Princess Zelda!</i>" — N/A (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-48"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-48">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>You want a piece of me?! Very funny! I like your attitude! Pathetic little fool! Do you realize who you are dealing with?! I am Ganondorf! And soon, I will rule the world!</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Ganondorf" title="Ganondorf">Ganondorf</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-49"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-49">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>Now, Link. Play this melody in front of the altar in the Temple of Time. You must protect the Triforce!</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Princess_Zelda" title="Princess Zelda">Princess Zelda</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-50"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-50">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>However, you were too young to be the Hero of Time....Therefore, your spirit was sealed here for seven years.</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Rauru" title="Rauru">Rauru</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-51"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-51">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>Geh heh heh! Excellent work! As I thought, you held the keys to the Door of Time! You have led me to the gates of the Sacred Realm... Yes, I owe it all to you, kid!</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Ganondorf" title="Ganondorf">Ganondorf</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-52"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-52">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>I am Rauru, one of the ancient Sages...</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Rauru" title="Rauru">Rauru</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-53"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-53">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>The Master Sword is a sacred blade that evil ones may never touch... Only one worthy of the title of "Hero of Time" can pull it from the Pedestal of Time... However, you were too young to be the Hero of Time... Therefore, your spirit was sealed here for seven years.</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Rauru" title="Rauru">Rauru</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-54"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-54">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>Though you opened the Door of Time in the name of peace... Ganondorf, the Gerudo King of Thieves, used it to enter this forbidden Sacred Realm! He obtained the Triforce from the Temple of Light, and with its power, he became the King of Evil...His evil power radiated from the temples of Hyrule, and in seven short years, it transformed Hyrule into a world of monsters.</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Rauru" title="Rauru">Rauru</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-55"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-55">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>When evil rules all, an awakening voice from the Sacred Realm will call those destined to be Sages, who dwell in the five temples. One in a deep forest... One on a high mountain... One under a vast lake... One within the house of the dead... One inside a goddess of the sand... Together with the Hero of Time, the awakened ones will bind the evil and return the light of peace to the world... This is the legend of the temples passed down by my people, the Sheikah.</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Sheik" title="Sheik">Sheik</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-56"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-56">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>If you believe the legend, you have no choice. You must look for the five temples and awaken the five Sages...</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Sheik" title="Sheik">Sheik</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-57"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-57">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>If the heart of the one who holds the sacred triangle has all three forces in balance, that one will gain the True Force to govern all.</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Princess_Zelda" title="Princess Zelda">Princess Zelda</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-58"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-58">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>But, if that one's heart is not in balance, the Triforce will separate into three parts: Power, Wisdom and Courage. Only one part will remain for the one who touched the Triforce...the part representing the force that one most believes in.</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Princess_Zelda" title="Princess Zelda">Princess Zelda</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-59"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-59">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>If that one seeks the True Force, that one must acquire the two lost parts. Those two parts will be held within others chosen by destiny, who will bear the Triforce mark on the backs of their hands.</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Princess_Zelda" title="Princess Zelda">Princess Zelda</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-60"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-60">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>Seven years ago, Ganondorf, the King of Thieves, used the door you opened in the Temple of Time and entered the Sacred Realm. But when he laid his hands on the Triforce, the legend came true.</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Princess_Zelda" title="Princess Zelda">Princess Zelda</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-61"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-61">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>Ganondorf, the Gerudo King of Thieves, used it to enter this forbidden Sacred Realm! He obtained the Triforce from the Temple of Light, and with its power, he became the King of Evil...</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Rauru" title="Rauru">Rauru</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-62"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-62">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>He went on to invade the Sacred Realm... Ganondorf had become the Evil King, and the Sacred Realm became a world of evil.</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Princess_Zelda" title="Princess Zelda">Princess Zelda</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-63"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-63">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>To gain complete mastery of the world, Ganondorf started looking for those chosen by destiny to hold the two other Triforce parts.</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Sheik" title="Sheik">Sheik</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-64"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-64">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>The one who holds the Triforce of Courage is... you, Link!</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Sheik" title="Sheik">Sheik</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-65"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-65">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>And the other, who holds the Triforce of Wisdom... is the seventh Sage, who is destined to be the leader of them all... It is I, the Princess of Hyrule, Zelda.</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Princess_Zelda" title="Princess Zelda">Princess Zelda</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-66"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-66">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>As long as you had the ocarina in your possession, I thought Ganondorf could never enter the Sacred Realm, but... But something I could never expect happened... After you opened the Door of Time, the Master Sword sealed you away in the Sacred Realm... Your spirit remained in the Sacred Realm, and then the Triforce fell into Ganondorf's hands. He went on to invade the Sacred Realm... Ganondorf had become the Evil King, and the Sacred Realm became a world of evil. All of this is an unfortunate coincidence.</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Princess_Zelda" title="Princess Zelda">Princess Zelda</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-67"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-67">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>I apologize for meeting you in disguise, but it was necessary to hide from the King of Evil. Please forgive me...</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Princess_Zelda" title="Princess Zelda">Princess Zelda</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-68"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-68">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>I passed myself off as a Sheikah and hoped that you would return. I waited for seven years... And... now you are back. The dark age ruled by Ganondorf the Evil King will end!</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Princess_Zelda" title="Princess Zelda">Princess Zelda</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-seal-69"><span class="mw-cite-backlink">↑ <sup><a href="#cite_ref-seal_69-0">69.0</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-seal_69-1">69.1</a></sup></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>The six Sages will open the sealed door and lure Ganondorf back into the Sacred Realm. I will then seal the door to the Sacred Realm from this world. Thus, Ganondorf the Evil King will vanish from Hyrule.</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Princess_Zelda" title="Princess Zelda">Princess Zelda</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-70"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-70">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>Princess Zelda...you foolish traitor! I commend you for avoiding my pursuit for seven long years. But you let your guard down... I knew you would appear if I let this kid wander around! My only mistake was to slightly underestimate the power of this kid... No... It was not the kid's power I misjudged. It was the power of the Triforce of Courage! But with the Triforce of Wisdom that Zelda has... When I obtain these two... Then I will become the true ruler of the world! If you want to rescue Zelda, come to my castle!</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Ganondorf" title="Ganondorf">Ganondorf</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-71"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-71">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>Link...can you hear me? It's Rauru, the Sage. We six will gather our power to create a bridge to the castle where Ganondorf dwells... The castle's keep, which is known as Ganon's Tower, is protected by six evil barriers. Bring down the six barriers and save Princess Zelda!!</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Rauru" title="Rauru">Rauru</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-72"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-72">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>Ganondorf...pitiful man... Without a strong, righteous mind, he could not control the power of the gods...</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Princess_Zelda" title="Princess Zelda">Princess Zelda</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-73"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-73">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>Thank you, Link... Thanks to you, Ganondorf has been sealed inside the Evil Realm! Thus, peace will once again reign in this world...for a time.</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Princess_Zelda" title="Princess Zelda">Princess Zelda</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-74"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-74">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>YOU... CURSE YOU... ZELDA! CURSE YOU... SAGES!! CURSE YOU... LINK! Someday... when this seal is broken... That is when I will exterminate your descendants!! As long as the Triforce of Power is still in my hand...</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Ganondorf" title="Ganondorf">Ganondorf</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-75"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-75">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>You must lay the Master Sword to rest and close the Door of Time... However, by doing this, the road between times will be closed... Link, give the Ocarina to me... As a Sage, I can return you to your original time with it. When peace returns to Hyrule... It will be time for us to say good-bye... Now, go home, Link. Regain your lost time! Home... where you are supposed to be... the way you are supposed to be...</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Princess_Zelda" title="Princess Zelda">Princess Zelda</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-76"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-76">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>As I see you standing there holding the mythical Master Sword, you really do look like the legendary Hero of Time...</i>" — <a href="/wiki/Sheik" title="Sheik">Sheik</a> (<i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-77"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-77">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="http://darkzero.co.uk/game-articles/history-of-zelda-part-05-ocarina-of-time/">History of Zelda: Part 05 – Ocarina of Time</a>. DarkZero Hour</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-78"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-78">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="http://trsrockin.com/link.html">Link (The Legend of Zelda) - Step by Step</a></span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-79"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-79">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external autonumber" href="http://www.gamespot.com/gamespot/features/video/hist_zelda/page14.html">[1]</a></span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-80"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-80">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><i>"Yes. I thought about putting in all kinds of adventures into the different rooms, like making a dark meadow or an ocean—like in Princess Peach's Castle in Super Mario 64...In the worst case, Link wouldn't have been able to go outside the castle!"</i> —Shigeru Miyamoto (<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/3ds/zelda-ocarina-of-time/4/0">Iwata Asks: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D</a>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-81"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-81">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>...eine noch realistischere Darstel-lung der hylianischen Welt, ganz nach den Vorstellungen Tanabes und Miyamotos, möglich. Ein Beispiel: Den Marktplatz von Hyrule gestalteten die Programmierer in Anlehnung an unterfränkische Fachwerk- architektur. (Miyamoto verbrachte vor zwei Jahren zur Ideenfindung für das Design u.a. einige Wochen im Norden Bayerns!)</i>" (<i>Club Nintendo</i> vol. Special no. 9, Nintendo of Europe, 1998, pg. 5) (<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="https://archive.org/details/zines_club_nintendo_1998_de/page/n4/mode/1up">archive</a>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-82"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-82">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>-宮本さんのお気に入りのキャラは? <b><a href="/wiki/Miyamoto" class="mw-redirect" title="Miyamoto">宮本いまは:</a></b>「デクナッツ」ですね。実 ようしよ は「ホビット」っていうキャラが仕様書 にあって、で、そい が話をしたりモノ</i>" (<i>64 Dream</i>, MyCom, January 1999, pg. 93) (<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="https://archive.org/details/64dream-january-1999-ozidual/64Dream%201999%2001%20%28J%20OCR%29/page/n96/mode/1up">archive</a>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-83"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-83">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="http://www.musicgeek.org/wp/2010/02/27/koji-kondos-ocarina-of-time-breaks-from-video-game-soundtrack-mold">Koji Kondo’s Ocarina of Time breaks from video game soundtrack mold</a></span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-84"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-84">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="http://cruiseelroy.net/2008/04/ocarina-music-1/">Cruise Elroy - Music in Ocarina of Time, part one</a></span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-85"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-85">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external free" href="https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/n64/197771-the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time/answers/106661-saving-the-game">https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/n64/197771-the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time/answers/106661-saving-the-game</a></span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-OoTVersionDifferences-86"><span class="mw-cite-backlink">↑ <sup><a href="#cite_ref-OoTVersionDifferences_86-0">86.0</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-OoTVersionDifferences_86-1">86.1</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-OoTVersionDifferences_86-2">86.2</a></sup></span> <span class="reference-text"> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="http://zeldaspeedruns.com/oot/generalknowledge/version-differences">Version Differences</a>, Zelda Speedruns, retrieved 2013-02-02.</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-GTNinResponse-87"><span class="mw-cite-backlink">↑ <sup><a href="#cite_ref-GTNinResponse_87-0">87.0</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-GTNinResponse_87-1">87.1</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-GTNinResponse_87-2">87.2</a></sup></span> <span class="reference-text"> GameTrailers, Episode 09: The Fire Temple Chants - Pop Fiction, YouTube, published September 27, 2016, retrieved May 4, 2016.</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-L3-88"><span class="mw-cite-backlink">↑ <sup><a href="#cite_ref-L3_88-0">88.0</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-L3_88-1">88.1</a></sup></span> <span class="reference-text"> lookslikeLink, <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="https://youtu.be/jcBwE-CWvss">Nur 5 Exemplare weltweit?! - Die Geschichte der Zelda Ocarina of Time SPECIAL EDITION!</a>, YouTube, published January 30, 2021, retrieved January 31, 2021.</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-89"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-89">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">"<i>"I have already talked to Mr. Miyamoto about this so I am comfortable releasing this information--this title [Skyward Sword] takes place before Ocarina of Time."</i>" — Eiji Aonuma (<i><span class="new" title="Official Nintendo Magazine (page does not exist)" data-uncrawlable-url="L3dpa2kvT2ZmaWNpYWxfTmludGVuZG9fTWFnYXppbmU/YWN0aW9uPWVkaXQmcmVkbGluaz0x">Official Nintendo Magazine</span></i> no. 62, Future Publishing, <span class="new" title="Official Nintendo Magazine (December 2010) (page does not exist)" data-uncrawlable-url="L3dpa2kvT2ZmaWNpYWxfTmludGVuZG9fTWFnYXppbmVfKERlY2VtYmVyXzIwMTApP2FjdGlvbj1lZGl0JnJlZGxpbms9MQ==">December 2010</span>, pg. 51)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-HH_92-90"><span class="mw-cite-backlink">↑ <sup><a href="#cite_ref-HH_92_90-0">90.0</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-HH_92_90-1">90.1</a></sup></span> <span class="reference-text"><i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Hyrule_Historia" title="The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia">Hyrule Historia</a></i>, Dark Horse Books, pg. 92</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-91"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-91">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Hyrule_Historia" title="The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia">Hyrule Historia</a></i>, Dark Horse Books, pg. 87</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-92"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-92">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Hyrule_Historia" title="The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia">Hyrule Historia</a></i>, Dark Horse Books, pg. 93</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-93"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-93">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="http://www.zeldawiki.org/Timeline_Quotes#On_Twilight_Princess">Nintendo Dream: Eiji Aonuma Interview</a></span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-94"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-94">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><i>"<span class="explain" title="Sales (in millions)" style="text-decoration: underline dotted;">7.60</span>"</i> — Rob Parton, <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="http://www.rpgamer.com/news/japan/rp033104.html">Xenogears vs. Tetris</a>, RPGGamer, published March 31, 2004, retrieved September 2, 2017.</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-95"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-95">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><i>"<span class="tooltip" title="“Zeruda no Densetsu” shirīzu saita no, sekai ruikei hanbai hon sū 885 man-pon ( ※ ) o hokoru “Zeruda no Densetsu Towairaito Purinsesu” ga, furueichidī to natte Wii U de yomigaerimasu. ※ 2015-Nen 9 tsuki 30-nichi jiten no Wii-ban to GēmuKyūbu-ban no gassan-chi. Jisha shirabe." style="color:#FFE020; cursor:help;">『ゼルダの伝説』シリーズ最多の、世界累計販売本数885万本（※）を誇る『ゼルダの伝説 トワイライトプリンセス』が、フルHDとなってWii Uで甦ります。<br /><br />※2015年9月30日時点のWii版とゲームキューブ版の合算値。自社調べ。</span>"</i> — Nintendo, <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="https://www.nintendo.co.jp/titles/20010000019307">ゼルダの伝説 トワイライトプリンセス HD | Wii U | 任天堂</a>, Nintendo.co.jp, published n.d., retrieved September 2, 2017.</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-96"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-96">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="http://www.ign.com/articles/2007/02/27/the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time">The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Wii Review - IGN</a></span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-97"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-97">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="http://www.ign.com/articles/1998/11/26/the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-review">The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Review - IGN</a></span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-98"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-98">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-the-review/1900-2543677/">The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Review for Nintendo 64 - Gamespot</a></span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-99"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-99">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">IGN. (2022). <i>The 10 Best Zelda Games</i>. <i>YouTube</i>. Retrieved July 24, 2023, from <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external free" href="https://youtu.be/Emb8FzEBzZg">https://youtu.be/Emb8FzEBzZg</a></span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-100"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-100">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">IGN. (2023). <i>Top 10 Legend of Zelda Games of All Time</i>. <i>YouTube</i>. Retrieved July 24, 2023, from <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external free" href="https://youtu.be/4yYDUuenSMI">https://youtu.be/4yYDUuenSMI</a></span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-101"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-101">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="http://www.ign.com/games/the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time/n64-437">The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - IGN</a></span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-102"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-102">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="http://www.gamespot.com/the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time/">The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time User Reviews for GameSpot</a></span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-103"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-103">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="http://www.trustedreviews.com/video-games/review/2006/09/12/TrustedReviews-Top-5-Games-Of-All-Time/p8">Trusted Reviews Top 5 Games Of All Time</a></span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-104"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-104">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="http://darkzero.co.uk/game-articles/unsheathed-1-dethroning-ocarina/">Dethroning Ocarina</a></span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-105"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-105">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="http://www.ign.com/articles/2009/02/12/is-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-overrated">Is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time overrated?</a></span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-106"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-106">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/29/zelda-director-wont-quit-until-he-surpasses-ocarina-of-time/">Zelda Director won't quit until he surpasses Ocarina of Time</a></span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-107"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-107">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=20397">Aonuma: Ocarina of Time "Not Very Good" Nowadays</a></span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-108"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-108">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">Reynolds, Johnny. “<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="https://www.watchmojo.com/articles/top-10-legend-of-zelda-games-of-all-time">Top 10 Legend of Zelda Games of All Time</a>.” <i>WatchMojo</i>, 18 Apr. 2020</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-109"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-109">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">Brown, A., & Reynolds, J. (2023). <i>Top 5 BEST Zelda Games (Showdown)</i>. <i>YouTube</i>. MojoPlays (WatchMojo). Retrieved July 29, 2023, from <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external free" href="https://youtu.be/F1yZsdJYGak">https://youtu.be/F1yZsdJYGak</a>.</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-110"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-110">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">Helix Sleep. (2023). <i>Top 10 Zelda Games | The Completionist</i>. <i>YouTube</i>. Retrieved July 26, 2023, from <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external free" href="https://youtu.be/_mo9zKXjhQA">https://youtu.be/_mo9zKXjhQA</a>.</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-edge-200-111"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-edge-200_111-0">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edge_(magazine)" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Edge (magazine)">Edge</a></i>, April 2009, volume 200, "The 100 Best Games to Play Today", pages 59–63</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-PH_Guide_5-112"><span class="mw-cite-backlink">↑ <sup><a href="#cite_ref-PH_Guide_5_112-0">112.0</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-PH_Guide_5_112-1">112.1</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-PH_Guide_5_112-2">112.2</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-PH_Guide_5_112-3">112.3</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-PH_Guide_5_112-4">112.4</a></sup></span> <span class="reference-text"><i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Phantom_Hourglass_%E2%80%94_Prima_Official_Game_Guide" title="The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass — Prima Official Game Guide">The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass — Prima Official Game Guide</a></i>, Prima Games, pg. 5</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-113"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-113">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><i>"We were using the Super Mario 64 engine for Zelda, but we had to make so many modifications to it that it's a different engine now."</i> —Shigeru Miyamoto (<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="http://web.archive.org/web/20071005172351/http://www.miyamotoshrine.com/theman/interviews/111998.shtml">Miyamoto Interviews</a>)</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-114"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-114">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"> Censored Gaming, <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_saTwX9mKc">Why Ocarina Of Time Sucked For Spanish Players</a>, YouTube (Video), published March 31, 2019, retrieved April 11, 2019.</span>\n</li>\n<li id="cite_note-115"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-115">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><i>"The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time"</i> — <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="https://www.esrb.org/ratings/3438/The+Legend+of+Zelda%3A+The+Ocarina+of+Time/">The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time - ESRB</a>, esrb.com, retrieved March 26, 2020.</span>\n</li>\n</ol>\n</div>\n<div class="facelift-tabbed-navbox roundy">\n<div class="facelift-tabbed-navbox-header">\n<b>Games</b><div class="no-mobile"><br />\n<p><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Link" title="Link"><img alt="TLoZ Link Kneeling Artwork" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="105" height="89" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="TLoZ Link Kneeling Artwork.png" data-image-key="TLoZ_Link_Kneeling_Artwork.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/8/86/TLoZ_Link_Kneeling_Artwork.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/105?cb=20220821105733" /></a></span>\n<span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda_(series)" title="The Legend of Zelda (series)"><img alt="LoZ International Logo" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="250" height="102" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="LoZ International Logo.png" data-image-key="LoZ_International_Logo.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/d/d3/LoZ_International_Logo.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/250?cb=20240423193811" /></a></span>\n<span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Link" title="Link"><img alt="BotW Link Shooting Artwork" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D" decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="100" height="126" class="mw-file-element lazyload" data-image-name="BotW Link Shooting Artwork.png" data-image-key="BotW_Link_Shooting_Artwork.png" data-relevant="1" data-src="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/0/02/BotW_Link_Shooting_Artwork.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/100?cb=20180429122910" /></a></span>\n</p>\n</div></div><div><div class="tabcontainer tabcontainer-top tabcontainer--align-x-center tabcontainer--columns"><span class="tab explain tab--label-align-y-center active" style="max-width:calc(100%/3 - 2*2px)">Main Series</span><span class="tab explain tab--label-align-y-center" style="max-width:calc(100%/3 - 2*2px)">Spin-off</span><span class="tab explain tab--label-align-y-center" style="max-width:calc(100%/3 - 2*2px)">Other</span></div><div class="tabcontents tabcontents--align-x-center tabcontents--align-y-top"><div class="content content--active">\n<div class="roundy">\n<p><i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda" title="The Legend of Zelda">The Legend of Zelda</a></i>  <b>·</b>  <i><a href="/wiki/Zelda_II:_The_Adventure_of_Link" title="Zelda II: The Adventure of Link">The Adventure of Link</a></i>  <b>·</b>  <span style="display: inline-block"><i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_A_Link_to_the_Past" title="The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past">A Link to the Past</a></i> (<small><i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_A_Link_to_the_Past_%26_Four_Swords" title="The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords">& Four Swords</a></i></small>)</span>  <b>·</b>  <span style="display: inline-block"><i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Link%27s_Awakening" title="The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening">Link's Awakening</a></i> (<small><i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Link%27s_Awakening_DX" title="The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX">DX</a>; <a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Link%27s_Awakening_(Nintendo_Switch)" title="The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Nintendo Switch)">Nintendo Switch</a></i></small>)</span>  <b>·</b>  <span style="display: inline-block"><i><strong class="mw-selflink selflink">Ocarina of Time</strong></i> (<small><i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Ocarina_of_Time_Master_Quest" title="The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Master Quest">Master Quest</a>; <a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Ocarina_of_Time_3D" title="The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D">3D</a></i></small>)</span>  <b>·</b>  <span style="display: inline-block"><i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Majora%27s_Mask" title="The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask">Majora's Mask</a></i> (<small><i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Majora%27s_Mask_3D" title="The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D">3D</a></i></small>)</span>  <b>·</b>  <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Oracle_of_Ages" title="The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages">Oracle of Ages</a></i>  <b>·</b>  <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Oracle_of_Seasons" title="The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons">Oracle of Seasons</a></i>  <b>·</b>  <span style="display: inline-block"><i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Four_Swords" title="The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords">Four Swords</a></i> (<small><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Four_Swords_Anniversary_Edition" title="The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition"><i>Anniversary Edition</i></a></small>)</span>  <b>·</b>  <span style="display: inline-block"><i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_The_Wind_Waker" title="The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker">The Wind Waker</a></i> (<small><i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_The_Wind_Waker_HD" title="The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD">HD</a></i></small>)</span>  <b>·</b>  <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Four_Swords_Adventures" title="The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures">Four Swords Adventures</a></i>  <b>·</b>  <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_The_Minish_Cap" title="The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap">The Minish Cap</a></i>  <b>·</b>  <span style="display: inline-block"><i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Twilight_Princess" title="The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess">Twilight Princess</a></i> (<small><i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Twilight_Princess_HD" title="The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD">HD</a></i></small>)</span>  <b>·</b>  <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Phantom_Hourglass" title="The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass">Phantom Hourglass</a></i>  <b>·</b>  <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Spirit_Tracks" title="The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks">Spirit Tracks</a></i>  <b>·</b>  <span style="display: inline-block"><i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Skyward_Sword" title="The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword">Skyward Sword</a></i> (<small><i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Skyward_Sword_HD" title="The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD">HD</a></i></small>)</span>  <b>·</b>  <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_A_Link_Between_Worlds" title="The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds">A Link Between Worlds</a></i>  <b>·</b>  <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Tri_Force_Heroes" title="The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes">Tri Force Heroes</a></i>  <b>·</b>  <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Breath_of_the_Wild" title="The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild">Breath of the Wild</a></i>  <b>·</b>  <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Tears_of_the_Kingdom" title="The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom">Tears of the Kingdom</a></i>  <b>·</b>  <i><a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Echoes_of_Wisdom" title="The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom">Echoes of Wisdom</a></i> \n</p>\n</div></div><div class="content">\n<div class="roundy">\n<p><a href="/wiki/Zelda_(Game_%26_Watch)" title="Zelda (Game & Watch)"><i>Zelda</i> (Game & Watch)</a>  <b>·</b>  <a href="/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda_Game_Watch" title="The Legend of Zelda Game Watch"><i>The Legend of Zelda</i> Game Watch</a>  <b>·</b>  <i><a href="/wiki/Link%27s_Crossbow_Training" title="Link's Crossbow Training">Link's Crossbow Training</a></i>  <b>·</b>  <i><a href="/wiki/My_Nintendo_Picross:_The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Twilight_Princess" title="My Nintendo Picross: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess">My Nintendo Picross: Twilight Princess</a></i>  <b>·</b>  <i><a href="/wiki/Cadence_of_Hyrule:_Crypt_of_the_NecroDancer_feat._The_Legend_of_Zelda" title="Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer feat. The Legend of Zelda">Cadence of Hyrule</a></i>  <b>·</b>  <i><a href="/wiki/Game_%26_Watch:_The_Legend_of_Zelda" title="Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda">Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda</a></i>\n</p>\n<div style="clear:both;"></div>\n<p><span style="font-size:1.2em"><b><a href="/wiki/Philips_CD-i" title="Philips CD-i">CD-i</a> games</b></span>\n</p>\n<div style="clear:both;"></div>\n<p><i><a href="/wiki/Link:_The_Faces_of_Evil" title="Link: The Faces of Evil">The Faces of Evil</a></i>  <b>·</b>  <i><a href="/wiki/Zelda:_The_Wand_of_Gamelon" title="Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon">The Wand of Gamelon</a></i>  <b>·</b>  <i><a href="/wiki/Zelda%27s_Adventure" title="Zelda's Adventure">Zelda's Adventure</a></i>\n</p>\n<div style="clear:both;"></div>\n<p><span style="font-size:1.2em"><b><i><a href="/wiki/Hyrule_Warriors" title="Hyrule Warriors">Hyrule Warriors</a></i> series</b></span>\n</p>\n<div style="clear:both;"></div>\n<p><span style="display: inline-block"><i><a href="/wiki/Hyrule_Warriors" title="Hyrule Warriors">Hyrule Warriors</a></i> <small>(<i><a href="/wiki/Hyrule_Warriors_Legends" title="Hyrule Warriors Legends">Legends</a></i>; <i><a href="/wiki/Hyrule_Warriors:_Definitive_Edition" title="Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition">Definitive Edition</a></i>)</small></span>  <b>·</b>  <i><a href="/wiki/Hyrule_Warriors:_Age_of_Calamity" title="Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity">Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity</a></i>  <b>·</b>  <i><a href="/wiki/Hyrule_Warriors:_Age_of_Imprisonment" title="Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment">Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment</a></i>\n</p>\n<div style="clear:both;"></div>\n<p><span style="font-size:1.2em"><b><a href="/wiki/Satellaview" title="Satellaview">Satellaview</a> games</b></span>\n</p>\n<div style="clear:both;"></div>\n<p><i><a href="/wiki/BS_The_Legend_of_Zelda" title="BS The Legend of Zelda">BS The Legend of Zelda</a></i>  <b>·</b>  <i><a href="/wiki/BS_The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Ancient_Stone_Tablets" title="BS The Legend of Zelda: Ancient Stone Tablets">Ancient Stone Tablets</a></i>\n</p>\n<div style="clear:both;"></div>\n<p><span style="font-size:1.2em"><b><a href="/wiki/Tingle_(Series)" class="mw-redirect" title="Tingle (Series)"><i>Tingle</i> series</a></b></span>\n</p>\n<div style="clear:both;"></div>\n<p><i><a href="/wiki/Freshly-Picked_Tingle%27s_Rosy_Rupeeland" title="Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland">Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland</a></i>  <b>·</b>  <i><a href="/wiki/Tingle%27s_Balloon_Fight_DS" title="Tingle's Balloon Fight DS">Tingle's Balloon Fight DS</a></i>  <b>·</b>  <i><a href="/wiki/Too_Much_Tingle_Pack" title="Too Much Tingle Pack">Too Much Tingle Pack</a></i>  <b>·</b>  <i><a href="/wiki/Ripened_Tingle%27s_Balloon_Trip_of_Love" title="Ripened Tingle's Balloon Trip of Love">Ripened Tingle's Balloon Trip of Love</a></i>\n</p>\n</div></div><div class="content">\n<div class="roundy">\n<p><i><a href="/wiki/Animal_Crossing" title="Animal Crossing">Animal Crossing</a></i>  <b>·</b>  <i><a href="/wiki/SoulCalibur_II" title="SoulCalibur II">SoulCalibur II</a></i>  <b>·</b>  <a href="/wiki/WarioWare" title="WarioWare"><i>WarioWare</i> series</a>  <b>·</b>  <i><a href="/wiki/Nintendo_Badge_Arcade" title="Nintendo Badge Arcade">Nintendo Badge Arcade</a></i>  <b>·</b>  <i><a href="/wiki/Captain_Rainbow" title="Captain Rainbow">Captain Rainbow</a></i>  <b>·</b>  <i><a href="/wiki/Nintendo_Land" title="Nintendo Land">Nintendo Land</a></i>  <b>·</b>  <i><a href="/wiki/Scribblenauts_Unlimited" title="Scribblenauts Unlimited">Scribblenauts Unlimited</a></i>  <b>·</b>  <i><a href="/wiki/Mario_Kart_8" class="mw-redirect" title="Mario Kart 8">Mario Kart 8</a></i>\n</p>\n<div style="clear:both;"></div>\n<p><span style="font-size:1.2em"><b><a href="/wiki/Super_Smash_Bros._(series)" title="Super Smash Bros. 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