The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D Critic Reviews

Diving into this 3DS version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is proof enough of how much the original was ahead of its time, thirteen years ago. Today, with but a subtle graphical overhaul of its hero and game world, Ocarina of Time 3D manages to become a must-have of 2011. Even though you'll probably not experience the whole adventure with the 3D on, the touch interface, so comfortable for such a game, is a major enhancement of the comfort one has when diving in this epic tale blessed with a charm and some magic that seem, indeed, timeless.

Ocarina of Time 3D is, and forever will be, pure unadulterated bliss, taking the original title and making it essential gaming all over again.

Beautiful visuals, improved controls, exceptional pacing and engrossing gameplay are all present and correct. The N64 version is an all-time gaming classic, but this is truly the finest edition of Ocarina of Time.

This game is one of the greatest things that video games have ever achieved.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Not much more really needs to be said. The title is almost eponymous with quality and should be in every gamer's collection.

A remastered masterpiece. A reminder of why we play video games. A slice of interactive heaven. A damn good game.

A perfectly judged makeover for what remains possibly the best arcade adventure ever made.

We're also huge fans of the gyroscopic controls, allowing you to aim Link's slingshot by physically tilting the system, or going into a first person view to get a better look at the beautiful world. Great stuff.

Just like the original game, Ocarina of Time 3D is simply the best action-adventure ever created… and maybe the best reason to buy a Nintendo 3DS.

Improvements are everywhere, and if you've already played this gem on the N64, there's enough goodies here to warrant a re-visit. If you're new to the game, there's a whole world of experiences waiting for you. This is the reason to get a 3DS – it doesn't get any better than this.

It's almost as important as a historical record as it is a game that's still enjoyable today.

Yes, the actual game has never looked or played better and the game stands tall more than dozen years after its release.

We knew then that Miyamoto and co had made a classic, but it's only now that we can see just how revolutionary Ocarina of Time actually was.

I wonder how anything will ever better Ocarina of Time in its small but vital corner of this bloated industry.

Ocarina of Time is just gorgeous on 3DS. It's incredible how well this game has aged, and even more impressive how this version managed to fix the few flaws the N64 original had.

The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time is genius.

Nintendo's masterpiece withstood the test of time and the years that passed after its initial release. Simply put, the best reason to own a 3DS!

To give Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D anything other than a maximum score would be an insult.

If the thought of playing Ocarina of Time anywhere and anytime thrills you, or if you haven't experienced it before, this is the title that's worth buying a 3DS for. However, if you've bought it three times before, or you've had your fill of Ocarina, there's not enough new here to warrant a purchase. No matter what camp you fall into, this is the definitive version of a truly classic game, and a blast to play, 13 years on.

In the end, a curious paradox remains: a game with a plot that is about time and does not care even a bit for it, because it's completely timeless.