I always feel slightly guilty admitting this, because I've never experienced the Legend of Zelda games for myself. For some reason, I never wanted to, and Yathzee's review certainly didn't change that.
Zero Punctuation: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
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I can't say I've played the 3DS version and it is true that the only Zelda game I've played since OoT was Majora's Mask and Phantom Hourglass but perhaps because of that I still had a grand old time replaying it on the N64 once I decided against buying a 3DS.
Of course it's true that there's less things in this game than the other Zeldas, but at it's time OoT was a freaking masterpiece. Surely you remember what other RPG's/puzzle games were like back then? It stood out like a glazed gold statue of Christina Hendricks in a lake filled of the crap that was the alternatives. It was a massive stand out at the time in the same way that Golden Eye, Starcraft and Half-Life were.
Also the only part I found hard about the Water Temple was finding out about the room under that floating stepping stone in the center room. I needed to consult an FAQ for that one.
Still a funny review Yahtzee and I agree about Nintendo kind of kicking themselves in foot with this somewhat, though I'm sure it'll still make bucket loads of money.
Of course it's true that there's less things in this game than the other Zeldas, but at it's time OoT was a freaking masterpiece. Surely you remember what other RPG's/puzzle games were like back then? It stood out like a glazed gold statue of Christina Hendricks in a lake filled of the crap that was the alternatives. It was a massive stand out at the time in the same way that Golden Eye, Starcraft and Half-Life were.
Also the only part I found hard about the Water Temple was finding out about the room under that floating stepping stone in the center room. I needed to consult an FAQ for that one.
Still a funny review Yahtzee and I agree about Nintendo kind of kicking themselves in foot with this somewhat, though I'm sure it'll still make bucket loads of money.
Am I the only one who bust out laughing when he pointed out the way his name choice caused Navi to say, "Fuck me, it's cold in here!"
Granted, I am sleep deprived, but as someone who played OoT religiously as a preteen in the N64 days, I find that damn funny.
Granted, I am sleep deprived, but as someone who played OoT religiously as a preteen in the N64 days, I find that damn funny.
i think i should dig out my n64 just to see if Ocarina of Time is as good as i remember it to be
Having never owned a N64 either I sort of missed out on the whole OoT thing, so of course the idea of playing the same game but on a smaller screen doesn't seem to appealing when I can just ask a friend if I can play the original but on a bigger screen. Furthermore, why are the two major games for the 3DS both remakes that take vast amounts of time to complete (OoT and Snake Eater)? One would think that if it takes that much time to complete the game, you might as well play it on a home console, not a handheld.
Also just curious, when there was that picture of OoT on the winner's podium thing, while I recognised the second place game as Fantasy World Dizzy, what was the game in third place?
Also just curious, when there was that picture of OoT on the winner's podium thing, while I recognised the second place game as Fantasy World Dizzy, what was the game in third place?
Actually, they already tried giving him a personality, and it's worse than that.cassiebearRAWR said:
Incidentally, you shouldn't knock Skyward Sword yet. Nintendo has noted that Twilight Princess would be the last game to follow the typical (OoT) formula.
In Skyward Sword:
- Dungeons are larger
- Puzzles are harder (and have more solutions)
- Combat is more puzzle-esque
- Difference between a dungeon and field is blurred
- Zelda isn't a princess
- No Ganon
- An actual stamina meter (not that big)
- You don't always have to use the dungeon item to beat the boss (huge change)
Etc.
In Skyward Sword:
- Dungeons are larger
- Puzzles are harder (and have more solutions)
- Combat is more puzzle-esque
- Difference between a dungeon and field is blurred
- Zelda isn't a princess
- No Ganon
- An actual stamina meter (not that big)
- You don't always have to use the dungeon item to beat the boss (huge change)
Etc.
As much as haters don't like to admit it, Ocarina of Time did change the entire landscape of the video game industry. Then again, Yahtzee's view on what makes a good game is different from most people, but still no one can deny the impact it's made with the techniques it used. ...Actually, I think Yahtzee pretty much, unintentionally, admitted its impact, because every Zelda game after has emulated it's gameplay style, among other things...
Either way, I can't deny there's really no point to this remake other than raking in money from nostalgic fans, like Yahtzee said. I'd probably get it, maybe... But it's not high on my list, unlike so many other people.
Also, didn't Ocarina of Time have the option to simply press the L button once to have it locked on target? Yes, I'm pretty sure it did, so Yahtzee's complain here is entirely pointless. For shame.
I did like Yahtzee's basic summary of the plot, though. lol
Actually, yeah, Link DID have more personality in The Wind Waker. Let's see more games like that!
Either way, I can't deny there's really no point to this remake other than raking in money from nostalgic fans, like Yahtzee said. I'd probably get it, maybe... But it's not high on my list, unlike so many other people.
Also, didn't Ocarina of Time have the option to simply press the L button once to have it locked on target? Yes, I'm pretty sure it did, so Yahtzee's complain here is entirely pointless. For shame.
I did like Yahtzee's basic summary of the plot, though. lol
Actually, yeah, Link DID have more personality in The Wind Waker. Let's see more games like that!
Yay! Finally! A review that doesn't give the game ample amounts of praise and instead highlights its flaws!
No, that wasn't sarcastic. Yes, I am serious.
I loved OOT as a kid, still do, but everything good needs to have negative sides to it and people saying it's not as good as it should be. I find this review rather refreshing, partially because I didn't like TP as much as everyone else.
Thank you Yahtzee. Just to reiterate, I am still not being sarcastic. This was 100% sincere.
No, that wasn't sarcastic. Yes, I am serious.
I loved OOT as a kid, still do, but everything good needs to have negative sides to it and people saying it's not as good as it should be. I find this review rather refreshing, partially because I didn't like TP as much as everyone else.
Thank you Yahtzee. Just to reiterate, I am still not being sarcastic. This was 100% sincere.
Having just witnessed the Robin Williams advert (thanks for pointing us in it's direction) I can honestly say WTF?! He named his daughter after a video game character? I'm surprised she doesn't just punch him in the face and say "thanks dad! For the years of abuse I suffered at school..."