The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Master Quest

About The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Master Quest (N64)

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Master Quest is an action-adventure game developed by Nintendo EAD and published by Nintendo, built on the landmark 1998 Nintendo 64 adventure created under Shigeru Miyamoto. Master Quest keeps the full story of Ocarina of Time but rearranges its dungeons with harder puzzles, trickier enemy placement and new item requirements.

Link begins as a Kokiri boy in the forest, draws the Master Sword and wakes seven years later as an adult hero. Guided by Princess Zelda and the mysterious Sheik, he must awaken the sages and stop the Gerudo king Ganondorf. For players who already know Hyrule, Master Quest turns familiar rooms into fresh problems to solve.

Detailed Gameplay

Explore Hyrule Field, towns and temples in 3D, switching between child and adult Link to reach new areas and solve time-based puzzles.

Play the ocarina and travel in time

• Learn songs on the ocarina to open doors, summon Epona, change day to night and warp to temples.
• As a child, slip through small spaces and use child-only items such as the slingshot.
• As an adult, wield the Master Sword, bow and Hookshot, and ride Epona across Hyrule Field.
• Return to the Temple of Time to switch ages and revisit places with new abilities.

Conquer remixed dungeons

• Master Quest dungeons reuse familiar layouts but move switches, blocks, enemies and treasures.
• Expect puzzles that demand items earlier or in a different order than the original game.
• Use the Lens of Truth to reveal hidden passages, chests and false walls.
• Bosses still reward pattern recognition, so watch their tells before committing to an attack.

Fight, ride and explore Hyrule

• Lock on with Z-targeting to circle enemies and aim arrows, bombs and the Hookshot precisely.
• Gather heart pieces, Gold Skulltulas and bottles to grow stronger between temples.
• Take on side quests such as the Biggoron sword trade and the horseback archery range.
• Talk to villagers, play minigames and fish at Lake Hylia when you need a break from temples.

Game Highlights

• Remixed dungeons: Familiar temples rebuilt with harder puzzles for returning players.
• Two ages of Link: Child and adult gameplay double the puzzles and the story’s emotional range.
• Z-targeting combat: Lock-on swordplay that set the standard for 3D action games.
• A living Hyrule: Music, towns and side quests make the world feel worth exploring.

Controls

On Nintendo 64, Link is moved with the Analog Stick and fought with the face buttons, with the Z trigger for targeting.

• Analog Stick: Move Link and steer Epona.
• A Button: Roll, talk, open chests, climb and perform context actions.
• B Button: Swing the sword or use the assigned sword technique.
• C Buttons: Use items assigned to the C slots, such as the ocarina, bow or Hookshot.
• Z Trigger: Lock on to an enemy or object with Z-targeting.
• L Button: Use the shield or view the map on some screens.
• R Button: Use the shield or adjust the camera angle.
• Start: Pause and open the inventory, equipment and quest menus.

Tips and Strategies to Win

Master Quest punishes assumptions, so explore every room instead of following old habits.

• Check every wall and floor with bombs and the Lens of Truth, since treasures have moved.
• Keep a fairy in a bottle before temples, because remixed rooms can drain health quickly.
• Learn songs early, since warping saves long rides back across Hyrule Field.
• Use Z-targeting to strafe around large enemies and attack from behind.
• Stock up on arrows, bombs and magic jars before entering a new temple.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Is Master Quest the same story as Ocarina of Time? A: Yes. The story, characters and world are the same, but the dungeons are rearranged to be harder.

Q: Do I need to finish the original first? A: No, but players who know the original will notice the changes more and may find the new puzzles fairer.

Q: Can I play The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Master Quest online for free? A: Yes, you can play The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Master Quest online for free in your browser on RiveGame, with no download or installation needed.