The game was first released in Japan, marking the debut of one of the most influential titles in the action-adventure genre.
The highly anticipated North American release of Ocarina of Time brought the game to a broader audience, significantly impacting the gaming community.
European gamers received Ocarina of Time, further expanding its international success.
The game was celebrated again with its inclusion in the miniaturized, pre-loaded Nintendo 64 Classic Edition console.
A remastered version of the game enhanced with 3D graphics was released for the Nintendo 3DS handheld system, introducing the classic to a new generation.
Link, a Kokiri boy, receives the Kokiri's Emerald from the Great Deku Tree after defeating the curse inside it.
Link meets Princess Zelda at Hyrule Castle, where she reveals Ganondorf's sinister plans to him.
Link pulls the Master Sword from the Pedestal of Time in the Temple of Time, awakening as an adult and being sealed away for seven years.
After being sealed for seven years, Link awakens as an adult and embarks on a quest to awaken the Sages and stop Ganondorf.
Link awakens the six Sages by freeing them from Ganondorf's control, gaining allies to confront the evil king.
Link confronts and defeats Ganondorf in Ganon's Castle, subsequently defeating Ganon and saving Hyrule.
After defeating Ganon, Link returns the Master Sword to the Pedestal of Time and restores peace to Hyrule.
