15 Video Games That Every True Gamer Should Have Completed

15. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time

Sure, it's an obvious one, but Link's greatest adventure was always going to be on this list. A masterpiece in 64 bit goodness, the Ocarina of Time delivered the goods at every turn. Massive world to explore? Check. Genuinely gripping gameplay? Check. Rock-hard to complete as it refuses to hold your hand at any point? Check. Annoying owl-thing that states the obvious? Check. Hours of fun? You get the idea... If you've never experienced this gem, by now you probably have no excuse. Available on practically every Nintendo system under the sun ever since its initial release on the N64 (minus the Wii U, which inexplicably yet is to tap Nintendo's massive library of past awesome games), the Ocarina of Time to this day still holds up as a genuinely fantastic adventure. Link may look like a deformed troll at this point, there's no motion capture and the world design can be a bit wonky at times, but these simple points don't get in the way of a truly fantastic gaming experience. It's also responsible for developing the formula of Zelda games for years to come. Some may say that's a bad thing as they're staying practically the same constantly, but for me, the Zelda series always delivers when it comes to unforgettable experiences.
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Dan Curtis is approximately one-half videogame knowledge, and the other half inexplicable Geordie accent. He's also one quarter of the Factory Sealed Retro Gaming podcast.