That Time Nintendo Made Me Betray Sega (And I’m Still Not Sorry) The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998) revolutionized 3D action-adventure games through its Z-targeting combat system, cinematic presentation, and dungeon design that remains influential today. Released on Nintendo 64, it introduced lock-on combat, context-sensitive controls, and seamless exploration that became industry standards. Here’s why Ocarina of Time is still considered one of gaming’s greatest achievements – even by someone who was…
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