Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is one EFFIN' ANNOYING GAME

Seriously, I downloaded this game about a month or two ago off the VC. Honestly, I have to play minigames to win stuff that I need for the main adventure?? Then at so many times during the game, I have no clue what to do and keep going on GameFAQs for help. For now, I gave up on this game.

I wanted to try it since everyone is saying it's such a masterpiece, but I actually found it annoying. Previously, I played and beat Twilight Princess which was the first Zelda game I played through, and I even found that game "okay". Some stuff was cool like riding on the top. Can I just conclude that I'm not interested in the Zelda series?

Can I just conclude that I'm not interested in the Zelda series?

action1234

Not everyone likes Zelda games. Most people do, but not everyone.

You may be one of the few that don't.

I suggest you give it one more try and play the WindWaker. It is the best starting point.

And, still, there are people these days asking for harder games.

You don't need to do minigames, that's just for bonus slingshot pellets.

If you want the adult shield, find the grave in the cemetary in Kakariko Village and pull it and go down and get it. That way you don't even have to pay for it.

TC is right.

When I first played the game, I thought the puzzles were brutally difficult and I kept having to go online to find out what to do as well.

They can get really discouraging if you aren't used to Zelda.

And, still, there are people these days asking for harder games.

dan_the_menace

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And, still, there are people these days asking for harder games.

Arnalion

Not everyone likes Zelda games. Most people do, but not everyone.

You may be one of the few that don't.

I suggest you give it one more try and play the WindWaker. It is the best starting point.

fiscope

yup Wind Waker is a very good start :) (still my fav in the series)

Alttp and MM......are still the hardest tho

What mini-games do you have to do to complete the main story?

What mini-games do you have to do to complete the main story?

bobcheeseball

I don't remember doing minigames to get stuff required for the main adventure...siLVURcross

This happens when KIDS get real games from VC

I recommend you NinjaGaiden 1or 2 for nes, you will enjoy it

It's not the game's fault that you lack patience. If you keep at it, you'll soon discover that it's really an easy game once you understand the tricks.

Will he post when he reaches the Water Temple? Oh god, the annoying parts of raising and lowering the water levels.snipe12388

It's annoying because of the controls.OreoMilkshake

You mean without the N64 pad?

[QUOTE="OreoMilkshake"]It's annoying because of the controls.hansolo14

You mean without the N64 pad?

[QUOTE="hansolo14"]

[QUOTE="OreoMilkshake"]It's annoying because of the controls.OreoMilkshake

You mean without the N64 pad?

lol, I also found very enjoyable the motion controls in TP BTW :)

but the classic controller is just ok for a masterpiece like that (not as good as the N64 one but its ok)

If you need to look at FAQs all the time because you are getting stuck you are obviously doing it wrong. :P

And you don't have to play any mini-games to get items that are necessary for the main quest.

:lol: I can't wait until he gets to the Water Temple. How is it hard? is it the controls back in the day we used N64 controls so that might make the game a little more difficult. You don't have to play mini games to finish the main quest, the mini games only get you things like a bigger quiver, heart piece or bomb bag which is useful. If your finding the game actually hard like then prehaps its not the game for you...I very much doubt you will like Majora's Mask either...you get a time counter with that one, I am sorry to say mate but its probably just not your game. what genre of game do you like?stike22

MM its more straight forward than ocarina of time, the time factor doesnt bother at all

IMO its more easy to get lost in Ocarina of time (not knowing what to do) than in MM

But I need a bomb bag to put bombs in...which you win when you play certain minigames...

lmao, Navi tells you everything that you need to do!!!!! If you think OoT is hard, try the original.

I've been playing Zelda since the original came out, so obviously... I just know what I should do, bla blah bla. But seriously, Zelda's difficulty has decreased significantly with the years.

You don't have to complete any mini games in order to finish the main quest. Those are all there to give you "other" things to do. Whether you do it the first time around, or for replability reasons

Zelda is about exploration, and being rewarded for it as well as, completing the main quest. Now, go play it again, and like it.

You must be at the water temple.:P

[QUOTE="stike22"]:lol: I can't wait until he gets to the Water Temple. How is it hard? is it the controls back in the day we used N64 controls so that might make the game a little more difficult. You don't have to play mini games to finish the main quest, the mini games only get you things like a bigger quiver, heart piece or bomb bag which is useful. If your finding the game actually hard like then prehaps its not the game for you...I very much doubt you will like Majora's Mask either...you get a time counter with that one, I am sorry to say mate but its probably just not your game. what genre of game do you like?hansolo14

MM its more straight forward than ocarina of time, the time factor doesnt bother at all

IMO its more easy to get lost in Ocarina of time (not knowing what to do) than in MM

Will he post when he reaches the Water Temple? Oh god, the annoying parts of raising and lowering the water levels.snipe12388

lol,i hope he doesnt get there.TC might commit suicide

But I need a bomb bag to put bombs in...which you win when you play certain minigames...

action1234

You get given your first bomb bag in dodongo's cavern. I'm gonna assume you aren't in there because you think you need bombs to get in, a paradox it seems. In actuality, you need to go to the goron city, play zelda's lullaby on the ocarina to get into the throne room, play the chief saria's song on the ocarina to cheer him up, and he'll give you a bracelet that lets you pick up BOMB FLOWERS. Go to the cliff above the entrance to dodongo's cavern, pick a flower and throw it down to blow up the rock. No minigames required.

I just recited that from memory, it might not be perfect but that's the jist of it.

[QUOTE="action1234"]

But I need a bomb bag to put bombs in...which you win when you play certain minigames...

19061980

You get given your first bomb bag in dodongo's cavern. I'm gonna assume you aren't in there because you think you need bombs to get in, a paradox it seems. In actuality, you need to go to the goron city, play zelda's lullaby on the ocarina to get into the throne room, play the chief saria's song on the ocarina to cheer him up, and he'll give you a bracelet that lets you pick up BOMB FLOWERS. Go to the cliff above the entrance to dodongo's cavern, pick a flower and throw it down to blow up the rock. No minigames required.

I just recited that from memory, it might not be perfect but that's the jist of it.

Also to add to that on two of the weapons, you need the weapon first before you get the upgrades. At this point in the game, you can't get the Bombs any earlier except in the second dungeon. Also listen to Navi, as annoying as she is; she's helpful, and talk to the NPCs, they can also provide some useful information,if this is your first playthrough

lmao, Navi tells you everything that you need to do!!!!! If you think OoT is hard, try the original.

I've been playing Zelda since the original came out, so obviously... I just know what I should do, bla blah bla. But seriously, Zelda's difficulty has decreased significantly with the years.

You don't have to complete any mini games in order to finish the main quest. Those are all there to give you "other" things to do. Whether you do it the first time around, or for replability reasons

Zelda is about exploration, and being rewarded for it as well as, completing the main quest. Now, go play it again, and like it.

danger_ranger95

OOT was never difficult for me except for finding the last skutulla at the castle(which is completely random and vague, requiring GameFaqs to have any clue as to how to get it:x).

Anyway, listen to this man TC.

But I need a bomb bag to put bombs in...which you win when you play certain minigames...

action1234

Just find a good illustrated guide for your first time through. It may not be the ideal way to play, but it seems like you're getting hung up on the easy stuff. I'm not making fun (that bomb thing tripped me up too the first time around). After you get a feel for the formula, and how to approach the game, then get out there and do it yourself. The game get's much better after the first three temples.

After you beat Dodongo's Cavern you're going to have to beat this dungeon called Jabu Jabu's Belly. You're going to hate it. You're going to want to stop playing the game. Don't. It get's waaay better from there on out.

How about that Water Temple? :D

This is the reason Nintendo is creating that hint system lol. They probably will make the zelda much harder, and for those who arent as good (e.g. the TC no offense dude) they will have the hint system thingy. lol

It's annoying because of the controls.OreoMilkshake

How about that Water Temple? :D

This is the reason Nintendo is creating that hint system lol. They probably will make the zelda much harder, and for those who arent as good (e.g. the TC no offense dude) they will have the hint system thingy. lol

painguy1

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How about that Water Temple? :D

This is the reason Nintendo is creating that hint system lol. They probably will make the zelda much harder, and for those who arent as good (e.g. the TC no offense dude) they will have the hint system thingy. lol

nintendo_geek64

Only if you constantly choose it in the pause menu as miyamoto hinted in an interview with IGN ;)

ya ive never had a console pre-Wii, always a PC man (pro at FPS games, RTS and the like) and I found/find OOT really hard like the TC stated... normally have to use walkthroughs. the original LoZ was easier and entertained me for some time considering how old it is

[QUOTE="painguy1"]

How about that Water Temple? :D

This is the reason Nintendo is creating that hint system lol. They probably will make the zelda much harder, and for those who arent as good (e.g. the TC no offense dude) they will have the hint system thingy. lol

nintendo_geek64

Nintendo's new system will be good imo, the whole 'ghost' style game playing the game for you... it means that it still keeps the complexity if traditional gamers want to keep it, since other genres, etc they get dumbed down by don't keep the balance and the hard-ness they used to have... e.g. MMORPGs

I don't see why everyone says that the water temple is hard, I thought that it was easy.

And I never found Majoras Maskoverly hard. There were hard bits in it, but not as many as there are made out to be.The only reason that I've never finished it is because I sucked at Goron Rolling (At the last bit where you get the Fierce Diety mask, or at least try to.) And the first Zelda is more of an open world, where it leaves you to your own devices. It's more annoying then hard, in my opinion.

I managed to complete the game without having to do mini games. It is possible to complete the game without getting Epona either because I have done it.

Seriously, I downloaded this game about a month or two ago off the VC. Honestly, I have to play minigames to win stuff that I need for the main adventure?? Then at so many times during the game, I have no clue what to do and keep going on GameFAQs for help. For now, I gave up on this game.

I wanted to try it since everyone is saying it's such a masterpiece, but I actually found it annoying. Previously, I played and beat Twilight Princess which was the first Zelda game I played through, and I even found that game "okay". Some stuff was cool like riding on the top. Can I just conclude that I'm not interested in the Zelda series?

action1234

You should I came to the same conclusion my friend but I believe you should try a 2d zelda first I will too. Also puzzles get on my nerves. Just to throw it out there the Wii isn't the first console I've owned it's the eighth

dude your doing it all wrong usually people only have to ask for help at the water temple