20 Nintendo Games You Must Play Before You Die

Zelda: Ocarina Of Time arrived during an age when 3D gaming was in its infancy and helped the industry take great strides towards a future where it was the norm.

In many ways, the Nintendo 64's opus was a giant leap forward for interactive entertainment. From its sprawling overworld to its meticulous level design, Ocarina of Time was, and still is, a masterclass in video game development.

So many of the game's innovative features became industry standard shortly after its release in 1998, but at its heart was an epic time-hopping story set against a rich fantasy backdrop that's never anything less than a joy to revisit.

Ocarina Of Time has remained the pinnacle of the Zelda series in the eyes of many, which is quite the accomplishment considering the games it's up against.

Many of the key ingredients that make Breath of the Wild such a phenomenal experience have roots in this N64 masterpiece.