The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (w/ Master Quest)

by Nintendo

Product Features

• Play the original Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time
• Or the Master Quest edition with many bonus features

Product Details

• ASIN: B0009XSMNA
• Media: Video Game
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,662 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

2 Zelda games. Master Quest was only released on this venue.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

81 of 88 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Two classic Zelda games on one little disk!, August 10, 2005

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Blade (WA, USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (w/ Master Quest) (Video Game)

To begin, I'd like to admit that I grew up on Zelda since the age of seven during the Christmas of '92 when I bought 'A Link to the Past' not too long after. I immediately became HOOKED!! When I was about nine, I gave the follow-up, 'Link's Awakening' a try (Yes, I've played BOTH the GB and GBC versions already now) and enjoyed it just as much. Finally, when 'Ocarina of Time' hit stores in '98, I was quite curious but a bit unsure if it would take away that good ol' classic feeling that I'd loved as a kid (I am a retro fan after all when it comes to gaming) so I decided to rent it for my N64. I wasn't in any way disappointed. Almost everything about the game resembled to that of the NES, SNES, & GBC originals, aside from the new and impressive 3D look.

The dungeons were fun and challenging, the puzzles were well thought out, and the bosses were simply SPECTACULAR! In addition, the controls were easy to master and you could practically do more than before. (With the 64-bit graphics, how could you go wrong?) But most of all, the musical score was one of the most beautifully composed works I'd ever heard and nearly brought a tear to my eye a couple times. I'd play the game for hours on end and never get tired of it. It's possibly THE greatest Zelda of all time and creator, Shigeru Miyamoto had truly outdone himself with this one. In 2003 when 'The Windwaker' was hitting U.S. shores for Gamecube, those who pre-ordered it would receive this awesome Bonus Disk. Fortunately, I was one of the many who could get it for free, and I must say that it's splendid to see the rebirth of a classic.

Despite some minor problems (e.g. the music may skip a little here and there) this is actually an excellent transfer straight from the N64 to the GC. In fact, it's almost better than what it used to be. For example, the picture quality is sharper and clearer than it once was and the graphics' animation is slightly improved over the N64 version. As a bonus, the game, 'Master Quest' is also included, which is the same story as 'Ocarina', only the dungeons are different and the overall gameplay is far more difficult than the original. (You may need to refer to a strategy guide for help on this one) Nevertheless, it's a special treat for those who are looking for an extra challenge.

I HIGHLY recommend this game(s) to any and all Zelda fans that haven't gotten the chance to try it yet. For those of you who've already played through and beaten it, you can relive the adventure all over again in 'Master Quest'. Be sure to pick this one up wherever you can find it because it IS a very rare and hard-to-find lost gem. Better yet, just buy a copy here off amazon.com. You'll be happy you did! :)

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome game, however, transfer is slightly slippery, June 15, 2005

A Kid's Review

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (w/ Master Quest) (Video Game)

Now, let me star off by saying that I LOVE oot.It's graphics hold up quite well even for today's standards.The camera operation is real jerky and is not that great.The different catagories of the game and it's ratings will be in the gamecube's version review.Now let's talk about the gamecube version.

In this package, there is a new, remixed, master-quest version of the game.It is the same game,only the dungeons are different.

Now, the transfer from cartridge to disc is actually quite good, considering the technological differences, but in reality,
it does have some errors.
Errors:
Music skips if you enter a different area with the same music.
Sometimes the sharpness filter makes 2-D objects more visible.

The filter they used is good and bad(sorta).It gives the game a slightly sharper look (which is good), but as said above, it makes the 2-D objects more visible.There is also a boost in resolusion which makes backgrounds and detail look alot better.

Now for the pros and cons:

pros:

Sharper look
Boost in resolution.
Same Game
Master quest

cons:

music skips
2-D objects mare visible

Ratings:

Gameplay: 9/10
Music 10/10
Sound effects 12/10
Voices 5/10 (because of navi)

P.S. If you have a pro logic ll decoder, try the surround feature it is awesome (this was on the n64 version too, but I thought I'd mention it anyway)

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Master Quest is a blast from the past..., July 5, 2005

By 

Dyl "Devil Lock" (Oak Park, IL) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (w/ Master Quest) (Video Game)

For those of you who are like me, you've been replaying Ocarina every couple of years or so. In my book, this is the greatest game ever made. It is the only game I've ever played that keeps my attention for more than an hour (I'm not at all a "hardcore gamer"). So, when I heard about this Master Quest thing, I tried really hard to find one. Unfortunately, I could not initially locate one. But then, one day, a couple of months later, I ran across a used copy in a GameStop.

This game is amazing. For me, it's a blast having new dungeons to navigate, and it's also amazing to have the same story I loved going on. It's also a chance to redeem myself, I guess. When I first beat the original on N64, I used a strategy guide for all the dungeons. Now, I can try and beat the game without any sort of outside help. For me, this is a chance of a lifetime of sorts.

As corny as this sounds, Ocarina of Time has had an impact on my life. It really taught me to appreciate the artistic values of video games, and also shows that some of the best stories happen on a mini disc that cost me 20 dollars.

PS: I also love the rest of the Zelda games, with Wind Waker and Link's Awakening tying for second behind Ocarina. Can't wait until Twilight Princess!