I have always been a fan of this Zelda installment. A handheld console like the 3DS allows gameplay to revolve around short gaming sessions and short bursts of plot and story, this does not mesh well with Ocarina of Time. The original Ocarina of Time was created for the Nintendo 64, which allowed the gameplay to revolve around the player sitting down and dedicating a good chunk of time to playing. This version spe cifically is not a remake, it is a re-release, and as such it does not improve on the original title in terms of gameplay. But if you hold no such nostalgia for it, and have played newer Zelda games, it isn't worth your time. Those who love this entry to the series only enjoy it due to nostalgia, and the fact that it was a massive technological leap in terms of 3D video games when it was released. This is only to be expected, as Ocarina of Time released over two decades ago at the time this review's writing. Entries such as The Wind Waker, Breath of the Wild, and Twilight Princess are outright superior to Ocarina of Time in terms of gameplay and graphics. ![]() At the time of this review being written, the Legend of Zelda franchise has gone leaps and bounds ahead of this title in terms of gameplay. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is only a good game if you hold some form of nostalgia about it. Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned ![]() All in all if your a returning fan of Ocarina of Time or a new comer to the 3D Zelda scene or new to Zelda in general, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D is worth it. My final complaint I will list is that the map is on the top screen on the corner when it can be on the bottom screen and be bigger and show more detail than the world map that is on the bottom screen. The actual inventory is good but I keep wanting to press START to go into it when you have to press a tab on the touch screen. The other thing is how the inventory is handled. If you just touch Ingo's horse, you slow down and it doesn't help that Ingo has infinite spurs. The horse race for Epona is still very challenging. Even though it has all this good stuff there are a few gripes I still have and some new o nes too. Master Quest takes a game that is mediocre in difficulty to 11. The game also comes with the more challenging Master Quest, a version of the game that is mirrored, has different dungeon layout, and you take more damage. It sounds good, the controls are good, and the classic music throughout the game really sell it. The new visuals, gyroscope aiming, and inventory management really make this remake a whole lot better than the original. However, the Nintendo 3DS remake is a way better experience. I didn't really enjoy it too much and I didn't believe it deserved all the praise it got but it was a revolutionary title in the Zelda franchise. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was an OK game for the N64. The Master Quest was previously available as part of a GameCube compilation disc for those who pre-ordered The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. ![]() Also included is the "Master Quest," a more challenging version of the main game with redesigned dungeons. You can now equip up to four items instead of three, and certain parts of the game have been reworked to minimize frustration. The first-person camera that appears while aiming weapons like the slingshot or bow can be manipulated using either the Circle Pad or the system's built-in gyro sensor. The graphics feature higher resolution textures, improved character models, as well as a shift from the original game's pre-rendered elements to 3D polygons. Ocarina of Time 3D features the same storyline, locales, and action as in 1998's game, but with updated visuals, a touch-screen interface, and several other surprises. Link's first foray in 3D is fittingly adapted to the 3DS platform as an enhanced remake of the classic Nintendo 64 game.
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