The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
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The RetroBeat: Ocarina of Time is 20 years old and remains an all-time classic

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of time is 20 years old today! The Nintendo 64 classic came out on November 21, 1998.

And, well, I guess I should say something … but it’s honestly kind of bizarre trying to write about why Ocarina of Time is good. I mean … it’s Ocarina of Time! It took the Zelda formula established in A Link to the Past and Link’s Awakening and perfectly transitioned it into a 3D world.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.