Nintendo 64 · Action-Adventure / RPG
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1998 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, RPG |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Legend of Zelda |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 42 |
Released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is an action-adventure game developed by Nintendo. It blends action-adventure and RPG elements.
It landed about 2 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 1998 include 1080° Snowboarding, Mario Party and Banjo-Kazooie. Among the 13 N64 action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Legend of Zelda series; on the N64 you can also try The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time: Master Quest. Nintendo also made Super Mario 64, Mario Kart 64 and 1080° Snowboarding for the N64.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you want to experience one of the N64's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time cheats & codes
216 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Total Down Pour Of Rain | 801D9172 00CC |
|---|---|
| Flashing Red Link | 801DB658 0013 |
| Upside Down Mode Link | 801DACA8 0080 |
| Activator 1 P1 | D01C8674 0000 |
| Activator 2 P1 | D01C8675 0000 |
| Dual Activator P1 | D11C8674 0000 |
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time walkthroughs & guides
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time FAQ
When did The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time come out on the N64?
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998.
Who made The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time multiplayer?
No. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a single-player game.
How long does The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time take to play?
As an action-adventure game, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.