Triple Click (BONUS) We Beat The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
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Jan 1, 2026 Join the hosts as they celebrate completing Ocarina of Time, reflecting on nostalgic adult dungeons and the timeless joy the game brings. They discuss the puzzle-solving thrills of Zelda's dungeons and the bittersweet ending that redefines Link's childhood. From item discovery to the clever contrasts in the Spirit Temple, the conversation dives into design nuances and the game's influence on modern action mechanics. Don't miss their humorous takes on time travel and world-building elements that still resonate in today’s Zelda titles!
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3D Foundations And Lasting Puzzle Design
- Ocarina of Time blends foundational 3D mechanics with rich puzzle design that still delights in 2025.
- Its adult dungeons expand spatial puzzles in ways later Zeldas and many 3D games inherited.
Late-Game Dungeons Are Mechanically Dense
- The adult temples (Water, Shadow) deliver denser, more interconnected puzzles than the child dungeons.
- These later dungeons reward inventory mastery and spatial thinking rather than twitch skill.
Don’t Spoil Dungeon Items
- Avoid spoilers for Zelda dungeon items to preserve the discovery payoff.
- Let the game reveal each new item before solving its associated puzzles for maximum delight.