With his unwavering bravery and stalwart determination, Link is nothing short of the greatest possible version of a heroic protagonist throughout the game. More than any other game in the franchise, there is a great sense of duty and that Link is fulfilling his destiny by accepting the mission to save Hyrule, even though his expressions exhibit fear and concern that he may not be capable. As a young boy, he is ostracised as an outcast for being different because he doesn't have a fairy. He manages to rise from the obscurity of Kokiri forest - where he has never really fit in - to forge his own identity as the Hero of Time, risking his life to save the world but constantly maintaining his quiet humility. Leaving his old life behind, he sacrifices everything, even his childhood (which is, albeit, eventually restored) in his endeavours to succeed. He is expected to repeatedly put his faith in the strangers he encounters along the way, strangers who provide him with vital direction on his quest, which he does without question. Ocarina of Time emits this grand aura of good versus evil. Aided by a brilliant narrative with an unescapable sense of dread, there is an impression that Link is part of something bigger than himself, and it adds gravity to his journey and emphasises his hero status even further. Consequently he becomes a symbol for everything he is fighting for. So there you have it. Somewhere in there is the formula to create a legacy. You only have to scroll through the reviews on Metacritic to see that users and critics alike are unanimous in their praise of the immersive and engrossing experience it provides. Who knows when a game will come along that will equal the sentimental affection we all have for Ocarina of Time. Whilst many have outsold it and there are older games that are still regarded highly in the gaming conscious, no game has come close to capturing the heart and triumph of this iconic title. What are your thoughts about Ocarina of Time? Do you prefer other Legend of Zelda games? Or will Ocarina of Time always be the champion of the Nintendo franchises? Share your thoughts below!
Born in Yorkshire, Katie is a freelance journalist currently based in Essex. As a keen sports writer, Katie has a diploma in Multimedia Journalism from the Press Association and has worked on the busy Newcastle Chronicle sports desk. She has also written for Gateshead FC and contributed to various websites including Give Me Sport.
When she's not watching sports, films or playing music, she's gaming. 8 hours and eventually reaching wave 80 on Modern Warfare 3′s Resistance is a productive day!
