The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is an action-adventure game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64, the series’ first 3D entry and a defining 3D game. Link travels across Hyrule and through time — from boy to adult — solving dungeon puzzles, battling with a sword and items, and playing Ocarina songs to stop Ganondorf. It introduced Z-targeting lock-on combat and context-sensitive controls.
How To Play The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Control
Action
Control Stick
Move Link
A Button
Context action (roll, climb, talk, open)
B Button
Attack with the sword
C Buttons
Use equipped items and the Ocarina
Z Trigger
Target / lock on (Z-targeting)
R Button
Raise shield / crouch
Start
Pause / inventory and map
About The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Release date
JP: November 21, 1998 · NA: November 23, 1998 · EU: December 11, 1998
Sheldon has spent over a decade immersed in retro gaming, from NES classics to arcade gems. He's deeply passionate about preserving gaming history and helping others rediscover these timeless titles. When he's not gaming, Shaun writes about the evolution of video games and their cultural impact.
