Its story also managed to open the doors to the franchise's split timeline theory, which remains a significant part of Zelda lore today.
Although it pales in comparison with future entries in the franchise, it's easy to see why Ocarina of Time is remembered so fondly- the game took full advantage of the new console's specs with expansive maps, seemingly endless dungeons and a musical score that remains as iconic today as it did in 1998. Link, Gannon and Princess Zelda herself were welcomed into the realms of 3D with stunning praise, gathering a stunning score of 99/100 on Metacritic. There aren't many 'Best Of' lists for this generation of consoles that will fail to mention The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
