The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Nintendo 64) – Cartridge Only – Tested
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Manufacturer description
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Nintendo 64 is a classic role-playing game released in 1998 by Nintendo. Players can immerse themselves in the 3D world of Hyrule, solving puzzles, defeating enemies with bombs, arrows, and sword attacks. As a part of The Legend of Zelda series, this game offers a unique gameplay experience where players can play the ocarina to summon a horse and even change time. With a rating of E for Everyone, this cartridge-only version has been tested and is ready for hours of nostalgic gaming.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Nintendo The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the games & cartridges category. Nintendo's games & cartridges lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Full Specifications
| region | NTSC |
|---|---|
| media_type | Cartridge |
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