Ocarina of Time is one of the greatest games of all-time.

Heres how it defined and confined The Legend of Zelda for decades.

It redefinedThe Legend of Zeldafor both the fans and subsequent creative teams somewhat restrictively.

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The Long Road to Ocarina of Time

Ocarina of Timeunderwent a lengthy development process.

This breadth of features and innovations was universally well-received uponOcarina of Times launch.

It was a true showcase of what the N64 and 3D gaming were capable of.

Majoras Maskhas naturally always been compared toOcarina of Time.

Those reused assets are most visible in the character designs.

LikeOcarina of Time,Majoras Maskwas met with critical acclaim and was a commercial success.

However, it was not as warmly received as its predecessor.

It effectively cemented the popular perception thatMajoras Masklived in the shadow of its older, more successful sibling.