Adventure · 1998
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998)
As a young boy, Link is tricked by Ganondorf, the King of the Gerudo Thieves. The evil human uses Link to gain access to the Sacred Realm, where he places his tainted hands on Triforce and transforms the beautiful Hyrulean landscape into a barren wasteland. Link is determined to fix the problems he helped to create,…
Key facts
- Released
- 21 November 1998
- Genre
- Adventure · Action · RPG
- Length
- ≈ 7 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- Nintendo
- Studio
- Nintendo
- Critics
- Metacritic 99
Why play it
- Metacritic 99 — critics loved it
- A 1998 classic that aged well
- "Story" vibe
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998)?
Expect about 7 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998) with friends?
No, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998) is a single-player experience.
What platforms is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998) on?
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998) is available on Nintendo.
Is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998) a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 99.
What games are like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998)?
In the same spirit: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap and Mario & Luigi: Brothership.
