10 Masterpiece Video Games You Can't Deny

2. The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time

Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time
Nintendo

Choosing the best Legend of Zelda game is up there with choosing the best Mario game, everyone is going to have a different take and a good handful of titles from both franchises could find themselves on this list. We’ve gone with a classic and given this slot to 1998 smash hit Ocarina of Time, a game that set up an adventure so epic it's synonymous with the idea of the hero's journey.

To put it plainly, Link’s debut in 3D for the first time on the N64 was remarkable.

From the story’s humble beginnings to its darker implications and twists, fascinating plot points, world design, unique dungeons, and curious characters, every element of Ocarina of Time works together seamlessly. Like so many other games on this list, the music is absolutely iconic, and the game world is truly transportative.

Playing this game about a kid who comes up against insane odds and continues to best them, especially if you were young yourself when you played it, is sure to have meant this one left an impact on you

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Jess has been a journalist and content creator in the games industry for over 15 years and has been WhatCulture's resident Australian import and sorry cop since 2020, upping the quotient of swearing and apologising in WhatCulture Gaming's annual blooper videos considerably. She previously worked at GameSpot for 10 years, most notably hosting GameSpot News in addition to E3 live shows, and PAX panels. She regularly livestreams a variety of games on her 'jessmcdonell' YouTube and Twitch channels and hosts the 'Do It On The Day' podcast. She has won awards for her news and feature work in gaming as well as an accolade for her comedic writing (likely an admin error). She can be found on X at @jessmcdonell and Instagram at @jessicamcdonell sharing her current videogame fixations, industry insights, and videos of her cat, Karma.