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Nobody Said The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Was This Funny
A first-time player of *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time* has found its comic moments as memorable as its celebrated design. The article argues that many of the jokes work because the game makes players participate in them, or forces them to wait.
King Zora slowly shuffles aside, Princess Ruto can be thrown at enemies, and freed Gorons prance away to a cheerful tune. The Goron gag repeats nine times in the Fire Temple and returns with four workers at Gerudo Fortress; players are also sharing jokes and creative exploits online.
In short
- Ocarina of Time’s interactive jokes surprised a first-time player.
- Gorons prance away after being freed, nine times in one temple.
- Players are finding fresh humour and memes in the classic game.
Explained simply
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a 1998 adventure game in Nintendo’s long-running Zelda series. Players control Link as he explores a fantasy world, solves puzzles and meets characters including King Zora, Princess Ruto and the Gorons, a people who live among the mountains.
The game is known for shaping how later 3D adventure games handled exploration and combat. Its humour often comes from what players have to do themselves or wait to see, and its playful moments continue to prompt discussion and inventive play among fans.