The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – Nintendo 64 (1998)
This is a game that defined what an adventure is for children all over the world in the late 1990’s. The Legend of Zelda is a series that stands the test of time for a lot of people, but Ocarina of Time was the blueprint for playing as a hero in a 3D open world for almost two decades. While the gameplay and visuals have begun to show their age, the imagination of this Zelda game carries through the years, no doubt helped by the music of Koji Kondo, and now this games uplifting and menacing themes throughout Hyrule are destined to be remembered for a lifetime. The moment I first entered the Temple of Time felt special, and even more so when Link had finally drawn the Master Sword and I found myself in a haunted future of the world I had already spent so much time exploring, making the rest of the game that much more rewarding as I restored Hyrule to its greatness one dungeon at a time. The training wheels had come off, and every moment up until you swing the blade one last time into the face of evil is completely absorbing. – Evan Griffin
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