- 256 MB of intensive action-adventure gaming..
- Increadible visuals and a powerful orchestral soundtrack..
- Game progress is saved on the cartridge..
- Rumble Pak compatibility helps you seek out treasures..
Product Description
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Exclusively for the Nintendo 64 video game system, The Legend of
Zelda: Ocarina of Time is an epic fantasy adventure that will
provide even the most experienced video game explorer hours of
gameplay and excitement. Players will follow the exploits of the
young hero, Link, as he ventures through the most realistic and
compelling video game world ever. Along the way, he will solve
puzzles, interact with many strange and unusual characters and,
if need be, use his to give battle to the forces of evil.
Link's quest will take him from the depths of dark dungeons to
the top of cloud-scraping volcanic peaks. He will have to swim,
climb, jump and even ride a horse to save the world from the
malevolent menace that threatens it.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time combines the most intricate
graphic art and engrossing gameplay ever produced in an
interactive entertainment title. In addition to its mesmerising
visual effects and nearly an hour of gorgeous, real-time, 3-D
animation scenes, the game gives players an unprecedented variety
of gameplay activities. Besides enabling players to travel back
and forth through time, the game includes elements of nearly
every video game genre--puzzle, adventure, action, first-person
shooter, role playing and even a hint of sports.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is for one player only.
However, up to three games in progress can be saved on the pak.
The optional Rumble Pak (not included) can be used with this game
to provide tactile feedback and heighten the realism of your
game-playing experience.
.co.uk Review
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time may be the greatest
single-player video game ever created in any genre--it's that
good. Those new to Nintendo's enormously popular Zelda series
will be glad to know this game stands completely on its own. Our
hero, Link, starts the game as a young boy living in a magical
forest village populated by elf-like children. But there is evil
lurking in the world. Strange monsters are appearing, and the
land is changing. It's up to Link to discover why, defeat the
monsters, and stop the evil at its source.
The game world's ever-changing environment looks like a fairy
tale come to life. Majestic waterfalls, towering castles and
magical forests are a feast for the eyes and ears. Rivers flow,
rain falls, the sun and moon rise and set. There's even an
erupting volcano. Exploring this world is half the fun of the
game. Along the way, you learn musical tunes that you can play on
the flute-like Ocarina, a magical device that helps you teleport,
alter the weather, even control time itself.
Character interaction is important to gather clues. The fairy
princesses, singing frogs and dragons you'll meet can be cute,
humorous, or somewhat terrifying. Sprinkled liberally throughout
the game are hundreds of secret treasures and enjoyable mini
games (one of which, the fishing game, would almost be worth
buying by itself). Game controls are easy to learn and there's
even an elaborate fight training course built into the game.
Controlling the hero quickly becomes instinctive, and you can
concentrate on saving the world. To win the game, you'll have to
use not only Link's , but your mind as well. This game's
challenging and inventive puzzles really make you think. In fact,
to keep from getting stuck, it's worth spending a few pounds on
an official player's guide ( /exec/obidos/ASIN/0761509208/${0} ).
With The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Nintendo has come up
with an all-consuming adventure title that will provide days of
engrossing gameplay. --Eric Fredrickson
Pros:* Best single-player video game
* Freedom to explore a rich, complex world
* Helpful fairy guide gives hints
* Charming, humorous and light-hearted, yet challenging
Cons:
* Some puzzles can be frustrating
* Only one saved game per player--don't save when you're stuck!
* Much more fun with Rumble Pack