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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Two big games out of the way and many more to go, but I figure as we're in the theme of getting the more popular games out of the way, I think it's time to talk about The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

Much like Banjo-Kazooie, I think Ocarina of Time comes very close to the top as far as how many times I've gone through it. It's got everything you need in order to make each playthrough while always being the same, still feels fun and interesting as certain areas of the game are still very difficult despite the game being released way back in the day. It's part of what I love about the game as a whole is that it's not afraid to throw things at you that you weren't necessarily prepared for. There's also so much stuff to do in the game that it really feels like an adventure unfolding before your very eyes.

You've got dungeons, boss fights, an enormous open world that is simply a delight to trek through. And that music, ooooh yes that music. As far as soundtracks go in Zelda games, this one is truly a remarkable one.

It's probably been said over and over again over the years from multiple different outlets, but it's only because it rings so true even against today's standards - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is definitely one of the best games of all time. And it's even more impressive considering the limitations of the Nintendo 64 at that time, and yet they still managed to make a game that has continue to influence developers and gamers alike. It's a true staple in the systems library and I urge anybody that has yet to experience this game to find yourself a copy and play it. It's great for people that are fans of the franchise but it's also great for people that are looking for a bit of a challenge matched with some great gameplay overall.

I just have very vivid memories of sitting in my room in my parents house and playing hours of this game and trying to take on dungeons and whatever else came into my path. And much like games like Super Mario 64 and Banjo-Kazooie respectively, Ocarina of Time manages to also create a fun and fluid main story and tops it off with again, what I think is one of the best boss fights I've seen in a Zelda game, and that includes the likes of Breath of the Wild and Wind Waker. Both games are excellent in their own right, but the fight against Ganondorf/Ganon in Ocarina of Time is truly a remarkable fight that puts everything you know to the test.

I've probably spent hours listening to the music in this game because as I said before, the soundtrack is so good. Music from The Temple of Time all the way to the various songs you learn on your Ocarina, it all creates a beautiful atmosphere and some even come with their own effects either with teleporting or changing the day to night and vice versa. Not only are they catchy jingles, but they all serve their own purpose in their respective areas. I also remember the Spirit Temple being relatively easy in relation to the other dungeons and temples, but I still think a lot of difficulty is placed in these areas of the game to not only test your abilities, but to also test your own skill when it comes to performing these abilities. Like I said, you've got a lot at your disposal once you get far enough into the game, and you feel like you can take on anything once you reach that point. But the journey to get to this point can be annoying at times, but the payoff is always nice. Except the water temple. **** the water temple.