The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Nintendo 64, 1998) CARTRIDGE ONLY Tested
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Nintendo 64 is a role-playing video game released in 1998 by Nintendo. As part of the iconic Legend of Zelda series, the game follows the adventures of Link as he travels through Hyrule to rescue Princess Zelda and save the kingdom from the forces of evil. With a cartoons-inspired graphics style and engaging gameplay, Ocarina of Time is widely considered to be one of the greatest games of all time and has achieved cult classic status among gamers. This tested cartridge allows players to immerse themselves in the fantasy world of Hyrule and…
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Full Specifications
| genre | action-adventure |
|---|---|
| region | NTSC |
| platform | Nintendo 64 |
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