The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Game » consists of 20 releases. Released Nov 21, 1998
The first 3D Legend of Zelda game, Ocarina of Time was created for the Nintendo 64 in 1998 and introduced innovative mechanics such as Z-targeting as well as many of the series' other trademarks. It has frequently been ranked as the greatest game of all time by many publications.
Ocarina of Time 3DS Will Feature Master Quest Content
Master Quest is essentially a B-side version of the core game. No new tools, powers, or art are present in the side content, just new dungeon puzzles and layouts. The Master Quest was first introduced in North America in the GameCube version of the game, but it was originally slated to hit back in the Nintendo 64 generation as a Nintendo Disc Drive option. Those plans, obviously, fell through when the N64DD itself failed to materialize at retail.
I’d like to say that Master Quest sweetens the deal for the 3DS version of the game, but it’s not exactly “new” since it’s already been incorporated in a past US re-release (and as a pre-order bonus). Still, it’s one more reason to dive into OOT 3DS--if you needed another reason, that is.
OOT 3DS is still slated to hit at some point this Summer, while the 3DS hits later this month. Who's going to be there on day one?
Master Quest is essentially a B-side version of the core game. No new tools, powers, or art are present in the side content, just new dungeon puzzles and layouts. The Master Quest was first introduced in North America in the GameCube version of the game, but it was originally slated to hit back in the Nintendo 64 generation as a Nintendo Disc Drive option. Those plans, obviously, fell through when the N64DD itself failed to materialize at retail.
I’d like to say that Master Quest sweetens the deal for the 3DS version of the game, but it’s not exactly “new” since it’s already been incorporated in a past US re-release (and as a pre-order bonus). Still, it’s one more reason to dive into OOT 3DS--if you needed another reason, that is.
OOT 3DS is still slated to hit at some point this Summer, while the 3DS hits later this month. Who's going to be there on day one?
Not getting the 3DS at launch. I will get it at some point however and when I do I'm going to pick this game up. Always loved OOT and Master Quest was even more awesome and much harder for me.
I know that this will make me sound like a dirty graphics whore with bump mapping down there, but the graphics are enough to make me want this game. Oh, and the fact that I don't have a rating for Ocarina of Time, yet.
" Wait, so will the game be the Master Quest version? Or will it be like the original Zelda, and when I beat it I go through a second quest? "I suspect it's more likely that when you hit New Game it'll straight-out ask you if you want to play Original Flavour or Master Quest.
Also,
@poik007 said:
" I really hope Majora's Mask is remade somewhere down the line. "This.
I'm getting the 3DS on day one, but there really isn't anything I'm excited for. I already have it preordered and figured why the hell not when I saw the release day games. When Zelda comes out though, that will be an immediate purchase for me. I've always wanted to replay Ocarina of Time and this gives me the perfect reason to do so.
" @Milkman said:More like a remixed version of an N64 game that was ported to the GameCube without upgrades that is being remade along with the original game for the 3DS with actual enhancements this time around." So, it's a remake of the GameCube game that was a remake of the N64 game. "Not really? "
Awesome. I never got to play Master Quest on the GameCube, and I was planning to buy Ocarina of Time on 3DS for some reason anyway.
" So, it's a remake of the GameCube game that was a remake of the N64 game. "It was actually an emulation, not a remake.
As if the slightly enhanced graphics and the retuned Water Temple weren't enough reasons for a die-hard Zelda fan like me to anticipate Ocarina of Time 3DS, now they have decided to include Master Quest as well? Day one purchase!
For my 3DS (launch purchase for me also) I'll generally be leaning towards games like Pilotwings, Street Fighter, and Mario Kart (this year, right?) that are better suited for shorter bursts of play. As a general rule I don't play handhelds for hours on end, and that is typically how I like to experience Zelda games. This one might be hard to pass on though...
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I haven't played Ocarina of Time in almost 10 years, since I last beat it. Maybe I might as well get a 3DS just for this.
" It's the same game we all played 10 years ago. Why anyone would pay for it again is beyond me. "Because it's one of the greatest games ever made, and nostalgia is a powerful thing. For me at least, it was a huge part of my childhood, and why wouldn't you want to experience that feeling again, or see something you care about lovingly recreated.
Also there is a whole generation that wasn't even born when it was released, who may now choose to enjoy a classic, remastered for modern audiences who might not be able to digest a game that looks like games did on the 64.
Surely none of that is beyond you?
P.S Try 13 years.
Ocarina of Time in 3D with five times the polygons certainly isn't a bad thing, but damn, it would have been awesome if they had actually thrown in some new items/dungeons/mini-games/quests.
" I know that this will make me sound like a dirty graphics whore with bump mapping down there, but the graphics are enough to make me want this game. Oh, and the fact that I don't have a rating for Ocarina of Time, yet. "I've had some hands-on at CeBit last week. The game looks great. New textures, better models, etc.
Navi never really bugged me, what really bugged me is Link's hyper-annoying Japanese shouts during various actions. It started with this game and was horribly distracting to me. I can't tell you what a bummer it was for me to pick up the GBA version of Link the the Past - my personal favorite Zelda game - only to find this was even retro-actively now his official voice.
Fast forward 13 years, I just saw footage of Skyward Sword from GDC and I'm so dissappointed to hear Link still sounds that way. Does anybody else feel this way?
We'll that's another version of that game I'm going to own... I'm not proud of it, but just can't stop. OoT, I can't quit you.
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