Post by MFB on Apr 10, 2005 15:40:12 GMT -5
Well, at MFB.hai we have something simalar. But I thought it;d be cool to bring it over here. This time, however, it'd for reviewing all things. Movies, books, video games, anything. If you plan on doing a spoilerific review, please note like so:
*SPOILERS!*
(spoilers)
*END SPOILERS*
Or something like that. You may choose otherwise, just make it noticable.Preferably, use decimal format if you are going to give a number. 0.0 being lowest, 10.0 being highest. It needn't be a long review, but it shouldn't bee too short. At least a few paragraphs would be decent... Mine below is very extravagant...so don't think they should all be even half that long.
This is my OoT review I wrote at MFB.hai. the format may be used to review games and such.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Opening Comments: The Legend of Zelda, Ocarina of Time is widely hailed as the "Game of the Century," but the "Game of all Time" is more appropriate, considering the name. Of course, most of you know that I love it so much, but I'll give it a fair review even though you know it'll get a ten at the end. I've done this before, very in-depth, with averages and all, so I'll post the scores for each area as they were in my first review.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was developed solely by EAD, a part of Nintendo Company, Limited. EAD is, of course, the Mario and Zelda development team. It took over three years for them to launch the game by November, 1998 for the N64. It went through various changes throughout development until it became the masterpiece it is today. Tis rated E for Violence, though I might add it has traces of animated blood (blue and green mostly), as well as some other gruesome things. (Decapitation of skeletons, red blood on the walls of some temples, and some gut explosions.) And it also deals with gods and goddesses, though that is only a matter of opinion. I find it stupid if parents don't trust their kids enough that they can't play a game that deals with fake gods and goddesses. (Although the Triforce is from another real Japanese religion called Shinto.) I mean, who's gonna go around worshiping a triangle?!
Game Play: Ah, the beautiful game play of Zelda. If you're a video game fan, you will have most likely heard of the legendary (excuse the pun) game play of this game. Although in recent years it has dwindled to the point where difficulty is a rarity, OoT is the Golden age of Zelda games. The best game play of almost any game to date. Variety is nothing to worry about; this game features adventure, action-packed skirmishes, first-person shooter aspects (with the bow and Hookshot), racing, puzzles (ah, the puzzles; the crown jewel of Zeldas), and some even claim it to be an RPG because the game features certain RPG qualities. And of course, difficulty and length are nothing to sneeze at: expect a 40 hour+ trek through Hyrule.
Score: 10
Graphics: Since this is an older game, the graphics are somewhat at a loss to newer games. But I personally consider the graphics still to be as gorgeous as when the game was first released. They are the product of three+ years of work from the most talented and experienced gamming company in the world: EAD. In years to come, the graphics will get worse and worse, yes, but they are so crisp and beautiful that even then this game will be played. It is a masterpiece in all aspects. The cinematics are beautiful, the character models are deep and detailed, animation is wondrous and the art direction is some of the best. It suffers somewhat from texturing and lack of detail in certain areas, but only slightly. All in all, the graphics are breathtaking. Look out from a hilltop in Hyrule Field and you can see for miles. The best part: what you see, you can go to. Tis the perfect adventure game, hands down.
Score: 9.7
Control: Nintendo games have traditionally never suffered from bad control. And seeing as this is their pride and joy, even more detail went into the control of OoT. I can only say that if there was only one 11 in the world, this would get it. I'm sure you've played a game where you targeted or locked onto an enemy. Well, this is the game that created the lock-on targeting. The action icon, the changeable item buttons, targeting, and sharp control all add up to a control scheme that breaks the barrier between the character and the gamer--you'll forget about the controller twenty minutes into the game and won't look back. Just do yourself a favor and play a GCN version of the game; GCN controller are much more comfortable than N64 ones.
Score: 10
Story: Ah, the story. Legendary; beautiful; deep; immersive; perfect. The weird part of it all is that there are even better stories in the Zelda series that OoT. TWW features some of the best story I've seen in a video game. But OoT holds the title for best Zelda nonetheless. Story is an aspect you'll have to witness to believe. In short, it's the story of the little Kokiri Boy who goes from simple child to the Hero of Time. But it is much deeper than that. There are very few games that I’ve played where I had a bond between myself and a non-player character: OoT, MM (especially), TWW, and MP2: Echoes, weirdly enough. And I’m not talking about Zelda or anything, I mean a villager or other people like Malon who play small, significant parts. And of course, how could a game with “Legend” in it’s title not have a deep story?
Score: 10
Sound: The music in The Legend of Zelda series is by some hailed as the best, by most others, second to only the Final Fantasy games. But the quality of the music is something Zelda fans have been asking for since OoT. Zeldas still use MIDI music; not orchestrated, not even synthesized. Hopefully one day that will change, because the compositions in Zelda are catchy, emotional, strong, and are some of the most well known themes in VGs. As far as sound goes, it’s perfect in OoT. Nothing bad here. No voice acting is in this game, but it doesn’t need any. Of course Link has his little yells like “Strike!” and stuff, but that’s not exactly “voice acting.”<br>Score: 9.5
Lasting Effects: Finally, the effects left over by the Game of the Century live up to the name. Although some can’t reply the game, true Zelda fans have been known to have played it dozens of dozens of times. I myself have played through it over 30 times. It’s a magical game that needs to be played to understand. The ending, of course, will not leave you with a bad aftertaste; Zeldas rarely do. And in it’s time, it was the most innovative 3D adaptation; it even introduced mechanics that would be followed by many games.
Score: 10
Closing Comments: What can I say? You already know what score it’s getting. If you haven’t played this game, it’s worth every penny you have to spend to get it. If you have a GCN, I highly recommend trying to get either Master Quest or Collectors Edition. Either of these can be found at a used video game store. Although I believe Collectors Edition costs a pretty penny, (60 bucks,) it includes OoT, MM, Zelda I, and Zelda II. But if you’re not into paying that much, I’m sure that Master Quest won’t cost more than a normal used game would. (20 buck probably). And MQ features two versions of OoT: the origonal and a Master Quest version, which is little more than new puzzles in the temples. Get Colectors Edition. You'll love yourself for it.
Total Score: 10.0
*SPOILERS!*
(spoilers)
*END SPOILERS*
Or something like that. You may choose otherwise, just make it noticable.Preferably, use decimal format if you are going to give a number. 0.0 being lowest, 10.0 being highest. It needn't be a long review, but it shouldn't bee too short. At least a few paragraphs would be decent... Mine below is very extravagant...so don't think they should all be even half that long.
This is my OoT review I wrote at MFB.hai. the format may be used to review games and such.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Opening Comments: The Legend of Zelda, Ocarina of Time is widely hailed as the "Game of the Century," but the "Game of all Time" is more appropriate, considering the name. Of course, most of you know that I love it so much, but I'll give it a fair review even though you know it'll get a ten at the end. I've done this before, very in-depth, with averages and all, so I'll post the scores for each area as they were in my first review.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was developed solely by EAD, a part of Nintendo Company, Limited. EAD is, of course, the Mario and Zelda development team. It took over three years for them to launch the game by November, 1998 for the N64. It went through various changes throughout development until it became the masterpiece it is today. Tis rated E for Violence, though I might add it has traces of animated blood (blue and green mostly), as well as some other gruesome things. (Decapitation of skeletons, red blood on the walls of some temples, and some gut explosions.) And it also deals with gods and goddesses, though that is only a matter of opinion. I find it stupid if parents don't trust their kids enough that they can't play a game that deals with fake gods and goddesses. (Although the Triforce is from another real Japanese religion called Shinto.) I mean, who's gonna go around worshiping a triangle?!
Game Play: Ah, the beautiful game play of Zelda. If you're a video game fan, you will have most likely heard of the legendary (excuse the pun) game play of this game. Although in recent years it has dwindled to the point where difficulty is a rarity, OoT is the Golden age of Zelda games. The best game play of almost any game to date. Variety is nothing to worry about; this game features adventure, action-packed skirmishes, first-person shooter aspects (with the bow and Hookshot), racing, puzzles (ah, the puzzles; the crown jewel of Zeldas), and some even claim it to be an RPG because the game features certain RPG qualities. And of course, difficulty and length are nothing to sneeze at: expect a 40 hour+ trek through Hyrule.
Score: 10
Graphics: Since this is an older game, the graphics are somewhat at a loss to newer games. But I personally consider the graphics still to be as gorgeous as when the game was first released. They are the product of three+ years of work from the most talented and experienced gamming company in the world: EAD. In years to come, the graphics will get worse and worse, yes, but they are so crisp and beautiful that even then this game will be played. It is a masterpiece in all aspects. The cinematics are beautiful, the character models are deep and detailed, animation is wondrous and the art direction is some of the best. It suffers somewhat from texturing and lack of detail in certain areas, but only slightly. All in all, the graphics are breathtaking. Look out from a hilltop in Hyrule Field and you can see for miles. The best part: what you see, you can go to. Tis the perfect adventure game, hands down.
Score: 9.7
Control: Nintendo games have traditionally never suffered from bad control. And seeing as this is their pride and joy, even more detail went into the control of OoT. I can only say that if there was only one 11 in the world, this would get it. I'm sure you've played a game where you targeted or locked onto an enemy. Well, this is the game that created the lock-on targeting. The action icon, the changeable item buttons, targeting, and sharp control all add up to a control scheme that breaks the barrier between the character and the gamer--you'll forget about the controller twenty minutes into the game and won't look back. Just do yourself a favor and play a GCN version of the game; GCN controller are much more comfortable than N64 ones.
Score: 10
Story: Ah, the story. Legendary; beautiful; deep; immersive; perfect. The weird part of it all is that there are even better stories in the Zelda series that OoT. TWW features some of the best story I've seen in a video game. But OoT holds the title for best Zelda nonetheless. Story is an aspect you'll have to witness to believe. In short, it's the story of the little Kokiri Boy who goes from simple child to the Hero of Time. But it is much deeper than that. There are very few games that I’ve played where I had a bond between myself and a non-player character: OoT, MM (especially), TWW, and MP2: Echoes, weirdly enough. And I’m not talking about Zelda or anything, I mean a villager or other people like Malon who play small, significant parts. And of course, how could a game with “Legend” in it’s title not have a deep story?
Score: 10
Sound: The music in The Legend of Zelda series is by some hailed as the best, by most others, second to only the Final Fantasy games. But the quality of the music is something Zelda fans have been asking for since OoT. Zeldas still use MIDI music; not orchestrated, not even synthesized. Hopefully one day that will change, because the compositions in Zelda are catchy, emotional, strong, and are some of the most well known themes in VGs. As far as sound goes, it’s perfect in OoT. Nothing bad here. No voice acting is in this game, but it doesn’t need any. Of course Link has his little yells like “Strike!” and stuff, but that’s not exactly “voice acting.”<br>Score: 9.5
Lasting Effects: Finally, the effects left over by the Game of the Century live up to the name. Although some can’t reply the game, true Zelda fans have been known to have played it dozens of dozens of times. I myself have played through it over 30 times. It’s a magical game that needs to be played to understand. The ending, of course, will not leave you with a bad aftertaste; Zeldas rarely do. And in it’s time, it was the most innovative 3D adaptation; it even introduced mechanics that would be followed by many games.
Score: 10
Closing Comments: What can I say? You already know what score it’s getting. If you haven’t played this game, it’s worth every penny you have to spend to get it. If you have a GCN, I highly recommend trying to get either Master Quest or Collectors Edition. Either of these can be found at a used video game store. Although I believe Collectors Edition costs a pretty penny, (60 bucks,) it includes OoT, MM, Zelda I, and Zelda II. But if you’re not into paying that much, I’m sure that Master Quest won’t cost more than a normal used game would. (20 buck probably). And MQ features two versions of OoT: the origonal and a Master Quest version, which is little more than new puzzles in the temples. Get Colectors Edition. You'll love yourself for it.
Total Score: 10.0