# 28 Years Later, Ocarina of Time’s Saddest Line Is Still the Best in Zelda History

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/28-years-later-ocarina-of-times-saddest-line-is-still-the-best-in-zelda-history/
- Published: 2026-10-29T17:02:51+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-29T17:23:22+00:00
- Original publisher: Polygon
- Original article: https://www.polygon.com/zelda-ocarina-of-time-retrospective-saddest-quote/
- Topics: Art, Culture

## Key points

- Saria’s goodbye marks Link’s departure from childhood.
- Link’s journey will cost him years of his youth.
- The writer hopes a new version keeps the scene intact.

## Summary

A retrospective argues that Saria’s farewell to Link in *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time* remains one of the series’ most affecting moments. As Link leaves Kokiri Forest, her hope that they will “be friends forever” captures the loss of childhood and home that begins with his journey.

The article says the scene’s sadness comes from the contrast between Saria’s innocent goodbye and the sacrifices Link is about to make. He leaves for Hyrule, later awakens in a grim future and must become the Hero of Time; the writer hopes a new version of the game preserves the moment. The piece also notes other emotional lines, including Zelda’s farewell near the end.

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