The game that needs no introduction I suppose, I haven't touched this game since I was a wee lad 7 years agoish, I played it and loved it, its basically the first game that I played with that type of scope cause most games that I played were really linear compared to this like Devil May Cry, Batman Arkham games, crash bandicoot, Little Big Planet, Dead Space etc.

So it really opened my eyes in that department, and I grew to love more and more games like that, basically what Im trying to get at is the child-like wonder this game doused me in on my first replay in like 7 years.

Playing Ocarina of Time inspires a sense of childlike wonder is just simply the world of the game, humour me if you will; From the lush green fields of Hyrule to the dark and groovy depths of the Shadow Temple or to the funky Spirit Temple the game is full of diverse environments for a game that innovated game devlopment its still rich in areas all these years later, Each area is filled with hidden secrets, puzzles, and enemies, finding hidden secrets, puzzles and fighting new enemies always hit me with a dose of euphoira once i handle them just because its a knee slapper when you deal with them, it always just gives you a smile y'know, and I know people always push "the sense of discovery" thing with botw, which do not get me twisted its very much almost the best part about the game for me there, its still abundant as all hell here and its whats so amazing about handling these puzzles, most of the puzzles almost being an adult, yeah they're pretty easy besides the water temple, but the feeling that overwhelms me while handling them is really a treat, like sliding in some snappy comfy loafers.

Another reason why Ocarina of Time inspires that sense of wonder is its story. The game follows the journey of Link, a young hero tasked with saving the land of Hyrule from the evil Ganondorf. Along the way, Link meets a cast of memorable characters, each with their own unique personalities and quirky personalities for you to rock with, From the mischievous Kokiri children to the wise and powerful sages, the game is full of characters that are easy to care about and just chillax with. It's sort of a coming of age story in a sense, I know for damn sure im not the first nor the last person to say that but you can see it i suppose in a way when you're kid link everything is all cheery and happy go-lucky and when he's an adult its gone to shit, which im all about the indominable human spirit so i dont see that now but i get that a lot of my generation IS like that, so i think they can find some comfort in trying to fix all that here.

Perhaps the most innovative aspect of Ocarina of Time is its use of music. The game's central mechanic is the ocarina, a funkadelic instrument that i desperately need to own that Link can use to play various songs with different effects, Its genius if you think about it, basic button combos that makes you feel fulfilled when you do them very snappily, as a musician it feels frighteningly similar to when I learn songs from my favorite bands and play it tightly. Not only that but it also adds a layer of depth to the gameplay and helps create a sense of immersion in the world of Hyrule and give it's unique vibe and personality.

At the end of the day, what makes Ocarina of Time such a magical game to the whole gaming community is its ability to capture the sense of childlike wonder that we all experienced when we were younger and it's innovation in game development cannot be understated but there are thousands of essays about this tight little thing of a game so I doubt im saying anything fresh or new. The game's beautiful visuals, captivating story, and innovative mechanics all come together to create an experience that is both nostalgic and new and I will preach that till the end of time (Thats a time pun fellas). Playing Ocarina of Time again is like reliving a bit of my past I believe, and for many people who have similar experiences to me, it remains a timeless classic that will always hold a special place in all of our hearts.

But even a special thanks to it for creating the lock on system, which gee golly I cannot imagine DMC without (no fuck off the reboot).