20 Video Games That Changed Gaming Forever

1. The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time

The Legend of Zelda is one of the most popular and beloved franchises in the history of gaming, so to call Ocarina of Time a masterpiece would be an understatement. It was a refined, perfectly executed force of story, gameplay and design, which all worked together in brilliantly precise harmony. It's often cited as the best Zelda title ever, along with the greatest game of all time, and with all that it has going for it, it's difficult to argue. Before Ocarina of Time, third-person action-adventure titles were not quite the polished genre they would become in later years. Ocarina of Time formed the basis of an ongoing revolution in 3D adventure games, influenced by OOT's clever use of items, huge world to explore and the sense of pure adventure. Games that have come out since Ocarina of Time owe it a lot, as the concepts that are so commonplace today began in Ocarina of Time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn6F4flgKJM It is one of the most influential games of all time, as its oodles of side-quests, mini-games and epic main quest are all part of the single greatest experience Nintendo has ever produced. The 3D adventure game may not have been technically born with Ocarina of Time, but there can be no doubt that it perfected it, crafting the game that changed the industry more than any other. What game do you believe changed the industry more than any other? Sound off in the comments thread below.
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