The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time w/ Master Quest Description:
- Amazon Sales Rank: #3986 in Video Games
- Platform: GameCube
Features
- Play the original Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time
- Or the Master Quest edition with many bonus features
Customer Reviews:
Two classic Zelda games on one little disk!
To begin, I’d like to admit that I grew up on Zelda since the age of seven during the Christmas of ‘92 when I bought ‘A Link to the Past’ not too long after. I immediately became HOOKED!! When I was about nine, I gave the follow-up, ‘Link’s Awakening’ a try (Yes, I’ve played BOTH the GB and GBC versions already now) and enjoyed it just as much. Finally, when ‘Ocarina of Time’ hit stores in ‘98, I was quite curious but a bit unsure if it would take away that good ol’ classic feeling that I’d loved as a kid (I am a retro fan after all when it comes to gaming) so I decided to rent it for my N64. I wasn’t in any way disappointed. Almost everything about the game resembled to that of the NES, SNES, & GBC originals, aside from the new and impressive 3D look.
The dungeons were fun and challenging, the puzzles were well thought out, and the bosses were simply SPECTACULAR! In addition, the controls were easy to master and you could practically do more than before. (With the 64-bit graphics, how could you go wrong?) But most of all, the musical score was one of the most beautifully composed works I’d ever heard and nearly brought a tear to my eye a couple times. I’d play the game for hours on end and never get tired of it. It’s possibly THE greatest Zelda of all time and creator, Shigeru Miyamoto had truly outdone himself with this one. In 2003 when ‘The Windwaker’ was hitting U.S. shores for Gamecube, those who pre-ordered it would receive this awesome Bonus Disk. Fortunately, I was one of the many who could get it for free, and I must say that it’s splendid to see the rebirth of a classic.
Despite some minor problems (e.g. the music may skip a little here and there) this is actually an excellent transfer straight from the N64 to the GC. In fact, it’s almost better than what it used to be. For example, the picture quality is sharper and clearer than it once was and the graphics’ animation is slightly improved over the N64 version. As a bonus, the game, ‘Master Quest’ is also included, which is the same story as ‘Ocarina’, only the dungeons are different and the overall gameplay is far more difficult than the original. (You may need to refer to a strategy guide for help on this one) Nevertheless, it’s a special treat for those who are looking for an extra challenge.
I HIGHLY recommend this game(s) to any and all Zelda fans that haven’t gotten the chance to try it yet. For those of you who’ve already played through and beaten it, you can relive the adventure all over again in ‘Master Quest’. Be sure to pick this one up wherever you can find it because it IS a very rare and hard-to-find lost gem. Better yet, just buy a copy here off amazon.com. You’ll be happy you did! 
Awesome game, however, transfer is slightly slippery
Now, let me star off by saying that I LOVE oot.It’s graphics hold up quite well even for today’s standards.The camera operation is real jerky and is not that great.The different catagories of the game and it’s ratings will be in the gamecube’s version review.Now let’s talk about the gamecube version.
In this package, there is a new, remixed, master-quest version of the game.It is the same game,only the dungeons are different.
Now, the transfer from cartridge to disc is actually quite good, considering the technological differences, but in reality,
it does have some errors.
Errors:
Music skips if you enter a different area with the same music.
Sometimes the sharpness filter makes 2-D objects more visible.
The filter they used is good and bad(sorta).It gives the game a slightly sharper look (which is good), but as said above, it makes the 2-D objects more visible.There is also a boost in resolusion which makes backgrounds and detail look alot better.
Now for the pros and cons:
pros:
Sharper look
Boost in resolution.
Same Game
Master quest
cons:
music skips
2-D objects mare visible
Ratings:
Gameplay: 9/10
Music 10/10
Sound effects 12/10
Voices 5/10 (because of navi)
P.S. If you have a pro logic ll decoder, try the surround feature it is awesome (this was on the n64 version too, but I thought I’d mention it anyway)
Simply Legendary
Being an avid “Zelda Gamer” since ‘93, I was very anxious to get Ocarina of Time when I saw an advertisement for it on TV. My parents ended up getting me the game for X’mass 1998, and I was totally amazed.
The first thing I noticed was that the graphics were amazing, never before had I ever seen anything like that before. It was almost like the entire Zelda Universe had come to life. Nintendo did an amazing job at working out the minor details which made the game soo much better.
The gameplay was revolutionary. OoT was one of the first games to introduce “Z” targeting to games, a very handy dandy feature that allowes players to target various objects, ranging from enemies, characters, or strategic objects. The button lay-out was very easy to learn and use efficiently all throughout the game.
In addtion to that, a player is allowed to wield a variety of weapons which all have different characteristics – the typical swords, hook shots, hunting bows, boomerangs ect. A person is also allowed to play an Ocarina, an instrument in which they must use to play important songs in the game, or just compose their own music for fun. One can also ride horses, go fishing, play archery/target practice games or simply walk around and enjoy the stunning and diverse scenery of the game
The greatest gameplay addtion to the game are the two worlds. Well, it’s actually just one world, but there are two perspectives to it. One can explore Hyrule as a child or an adult. Through each perspective, the character might be able to encounter different enemies, meet new people, or access hidden areas. This not only adds replay value, but makes the game much more interesting.
The sound effects and music in the game were outstanding as well. even though most people might not even listen to the background songs, they were very well composed and add a nice atmosphere wherever one goes. You might not be surprised if you start bobbing your head to the lively tunes of the Lost Forest or Geradu Valley.
The game’s story is simply amazing. It’s very easy to understand, and keeps one interested in the game. Even though the game appears to be a simple “save the world from evil”, there’s alot more to it. The creators from Nintendo have added several themes to the story to make it more in depth and feel like “Lord of the Rings” of Nintendo.
Ocarina of Time is quite the greatest game of all times. It has a great story, gameplay, graphics, sound and music and feels amazingly realistic. This is a must buy for everyone interested in video games.
-PS: From personal experience, I liked the N64 version better than the GC one, only because the GC one froze once in a while…. But its still the same game
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