- Nintendo’s first 3D Zelda game, Ocarina of Time, has won a massive poll after 200K votes.
- It bested the likes of Super Mario 64, God of War 2018, Red Dead Redemption 2, and more.
- The game’s status shows that it still holds a special place in the industry nearly thirty years later.
The gaming industry has a rich history, to say the least. From IPs like Final Fantasy to Doom, many franchises have spanned multiple decades in the industry. The same is also true of Nintendo’s biggest games.
Mario, Zelda, Pokemon, and more have maintained their relevance for over thirty years at this point. Further evidence of this relevance is the fact that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was recently crowned the best game of all time in a readers’ choice vote.
Why it matters: From its gameplay to story, visuals, and soundtracks, Ocarina of Time was a perfect blend of RPG elements and adventure on the Nintendo 64.
A poll was recently conducted by Gameinformer as it sought to determine the greatest game of all time.
Voted by over 200K people, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time came out on top. On its way, this release bested games like God of War, GTA 5, and Red Dead Redemption 2, which was recently dubbed the best gaming sequel in another poll.
Meanwhile, the rest of this bracket featured games like The Last of Us, Pacman, and Super Mario 64. The final matchup came down to Skyrim and this Zelda title, with the latter ending up victorious.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time first debuted in 1998. As the IP’s first 3D game, it broke new ground in many ways, becoming an instant classic across the industry.
The game offered a scope unheard of in 1998, with Nintendo establishing a team of over 200 developers for this project. Overall, it was one of the most important titles that helped shape 3D gaming as we know it, alongside the likes of Super Mario 64.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is set to turn 30 in a few more years. However, like most classic games, it remains timeless and an experience worth trying.
Perhaps Nintendo will remake the game for the Switch 2 someday, harkening back to the greatness it found with this title. However, till then, Ocarina of Time is already a classic worth revisiting and playing in all its glory.
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Avinash is currently pursuing a Business degree in Australia. For more than three years, he has been working as a gaming journalist, utilizing his writing skills and love for gaming to report on the latest updates in the industry. Avinash loves to play action games like Devil May Cry and has also been mentioned on highly regarded websites, such as IGN, GamesRadar, GameRant, Dualshockers, CBR, and Gamespot.
