The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Game Overview
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time came out on the Nintendo 64 in 1998, developed and published by Nintendo. It was one of the standout titles for the console, arriving at a time when 3D adventure games were still defining themselves. The game built on the structure of earlier Zelda titles but translated the experience into a fully three-dimensional world.

You control Link, a young hero tasked with preventing the rise of the evil Ganondorf. Your main goal involves traveling through time, exploring dungeons, and collecting spiritual stones and medallions. Signature mechanics include using the ocarina to play songs that manipulate the environment, engaging in lock-on combat with your sword and shield, and solving intricate puzzles inside temples. The pacing is deliberate, with moments of quiet exploration punctuated by intense boss fights. It feels like piecing together a vast, interactive story where every action has weight and consequence.