The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Review - Kinda Funny Gamescast
Summary
The hosts review the Nintendo Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, praising its stunning art direction, orchestral soundtrack, and modernized controls. Tim and Greg share their high scores and emotional reactions, with Greg recounting a tearful moment playing the final boss with his son. They also discuss the game's lack of a photo mode, the absence of a Master Quest difficulty, and the decision to retain loading screens.
Topics discussed
Sponsorships and show intro
Tim's Master Sword and Ocarina collection
Midnight launch and viewer engagement
Game scores and release history
Tim's playthrough and Switch 2 performance
Tim's review: 9.5 out of 10
Greg's review: 9.0 out of 10
Greg's emotional connection to the game
Gameplay mechanics and art direction
Music and orchestral soundtrack
World density and NPC interactions
Modernization and lack of photo mode
Quaint experience and nostalgia
Design fixes from the 3DS remake
Voice acting and cutscenes
Inconsistent voice acting and loading screens
Getting Epona and replay value
Difficulty options and Master Quest
Sharing the game with Ben
Promo for Top 100 games show
Sponsorships: Claude, Priceline, LinkedIn
Super chats and viewer excitement
Dungeon design and puzzle clarity
Useless items and shop additions
On-demand shop and combat mechanics
Combat satisfaction and puzzle focus
Difficulty and modern design choices
Frictionless gameplay and resource management
Gyro controls and motion controls
Gyro controls for aiming and shooting
Recommendation for new Zelda players
Game size and modern controls
Ocarina songs and healing spots
Boss fights and enemy design
Easter eggs and final thoughts
Super chats: birthday tax
Loading screens and field transitions
Super chats: feature production
Super chats: first-time players
Future remakes: Mario 64 and Majora's Mask
Majora's Mask remake challenges
Mainline Zelda and future projects
Linear narrative and final notes
Greg's final thoughts on the game
Closing remarks and viewer engagement
Sponsorships: Progressive and LinkedIn
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